I confess, I am the Mr. Richest-Chapter 268 - Seeking a Grandmaster Expert (Five
Chapter 268: Chapter 268: Seeking a Grandmaster Expert? (Five updates, asking for subscriptions and monthly votes)
Chapter 268: Chapter 268: Seeking a Grandmaster Expert? (Five updates, asking for subscriptions and monthly votes)
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“Is yours really an authentic teapot? Not necessarily, right?”
As everyone marveled at Luo Yongning having acquired the legendary teapot, a jarring voice suddenly rang out.
A tall, skinny middle-aged man walked in.
“Han Teng, why are you here?”
Seeing the skinny middle-aged man, Luo Yongning’s face changed slightly with a cold inquiry.
Han Teng, Luo Yongning’s old rival, was also a big shot in Hang City, a super-wealthy elite.
“You claim mine is a fake teapot, what proof do you have?”
Luo Yongning was a bit upset.
He had spent a lot of effort on this teapot.
After getting it, he was thrilled for several days.
Now his old rival claimed that his teapot was fake, could Luo Yongning not be angry?!
“Proof?”
Han Teng sneered, of course, he had proof.
Today, he came to expose his old rival Luo Yongning, so how could he not have proof?
“I’ll show you the proof right away.”
Seconds later, Han Teng’s secretary walked in holding a delicate brocade box.
Taking the box, Han Teng carefully opened it in front of everyone.
Inside lay a purple clay teapot identical to Luo Yongning’s.
Everyone was dumbfounded, what was going on?
“This is the proof.”
Han Teng said confidently.
“My teapot is the true authentic one, and yours is just a high-quality imitation, totally fake.”
“Being deceived and not knowing it, truly laughable.”
Han Teng bragged.
“You…”
Luo Yongning, who knew a thing or two about collecting, thought this teapot didn’t look fake.
“Why do you say my teapot is fake, and not yours?”
Luo Yongning retorted.
“Mine comes with a certificate from Poly Auction House.”
As he spoke, Han Teng produced a certificate.
Five years ago, a teapot was auctioned at Poly Auction, and a mysterious wealthy elite bought it at a high price.
And the certificate from that auction was with Han Teng.
Seeing the certificate in Han Teng’s hand, everyone fell silent.
Indeed, with the certificate, Han Teng’s teapot being authentic was a significant possibility, surpassing Luo Yongning’s.
“After being bought by a mysterious elite, the teapot has exchanged hands multiple times; who knows where the certificate is now.”
“Besides, is your certificate necessarily real?”
Unwilling to back down, Luo Yongning argued once more with Han Teng.
“Gentlemen, hear me out.”
A person known as General Qian stepped in.
“Stop arguing, whether it’s real or fake, why don’t we just get an expert to appraise it? Wouldn’t that clear things up?”
General Qian suggested.
“How do we know the experts nowadays are genuine?”
Han Teng responded with a cold smile.
“What if they collude with Luo Yongning?”
General Qian pondered and said,
“In that case, it’s simple; we find a top-notch, credible expert whom everyone trusts.”
Upon hearing this, Han Teng stopped refuting, as General Qian’s words made sense.
“Currently, Hang City’s most renowned expert, a titan-level authority, is Elder Pei.”
Elder Pei was a titan in the antique appraisal world, incredibly upright, and had never done anything against his conscience.
“How about inviting Elder Pei?”
Both Han Teng and Luo Yongning nodded.
“Who would invite him?”
Hearing this, no one spoke.
Despite their status as wealthy elites, even they found inviting someone like Elder Pei immensely difficult.
Elder Pei was known to be somewhat eccentric, not someone easily persuaded by ordinary people.
Moreover, due to Elder Pei’s titan status in the antique world, they would have to show utmost respect, not daring to act recklessly before him.
“I’ll do it.”
Han Teng spoke up, beginning to make use of his connections.
For over ten minutes, Han Teng failed to reach even Elder Pei.
No choice, Han Teng conceded.
Even a billionaire like Han Teng had given up, what could they do?!
“I think I can give it a shot.”
At this point, Zhao Zhengqing stepped forward.
“I know Elder Pei’s grandson.”
Zhao Zhengqing boasted.
If these big shots couldn’t invite Elder Pei, yet he managed to, he would definitely gain recognition.
If he could earn gratitude from both Luo Yongning and Han Teng, it would be even better.
“Oh?”
“Young man, go ahead.”
Initially giving up, Han Teng was now excited to hear this and even spoke courteously.
“No problem, Mr. Han.”
Zhao Zhengqing took out his phone and made a call.
While waiting for the call to connect, Zhao Zhengqing stared arrogantly at Chu Chen.
Was he picking a fight with Chu Chen? And addressing himself as Uncle Chu?
What right did he have to refer to himself like that?
He wondered, maybe it should be you calling me Uncle Zhao.
When the call connected, Zhao Zhengqing explained the situation to Elder Pei’s grandson, along with promising some perks.
“Alright, I’ll give it a try for you.”
With that, Elder Pei’s grandson hung up the phone.
“Almost sure.”
“It’ll just take a few minutes.”
Zhao Zhengqing confidently assured Han Teng and the others, after all, it was his own grandson calling; how could Elder Pei say no?
“Okay.”
“Impressive, young man.”
“Young Zhao is so well-connected at a young age, it’s remarkable.”
A few big shots marveled.
Hearing these compliments, Zhao Zhengqing was overjoyed internally.
“Young man, what’s your name?”
Han Teng inquired about Zhao Zhengqing’s name.
“Zhao Zhengqing.”
“A good name, I’ll remember it. If you’re able to invite Elder Pei, I owe you a favor.”
Han Teng spoke, having absolute confidence in his own teapot.
He had attended Poly Auction multiple times, owning several Poly certificates, and comparing them to the teapot certificate proved identical.
The certificate was definitely real!
Thus, Han Teng fervently hoped for Elder Pei to come, to confirm that Luo Yongning’s was fake, leaving Luo Yongning humiliated.
“Thank you, Mr. Han.”
Han Teng’s favor was a dream come true for countless people in Hang City.
Unexpectedly, the payoff from showing off this time was enormous, making Zhao Zhengqing excited.
At this moment, his phone rang.
“Can’t do it, Grandpa said he has no time.”
On the phone, Elder Pei’s grandson’s voice sounded helpless.
To show off earlier, Zhao Zhengqing had put his phone on speaker.
Elder Pei’s grandson’s words reached everyone’s ears immediately.
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In an instant, Zhao Zhengqing was utterly mortified!
Under everyone’s scrutiny, Zhao Zhengqing hung up the phone.
“Hmph, what a waste of emotion.”
Han Teng also expressed his annoyance toward Zhao Zhengqing impatiently.
“Why not, instead of appealing to Elder Pei, we find another expert?” General Qian suggested.
“I can get Elder Pei.”
A soft voice emerged.
Earlier, Chu Chen hadn’t spoken; he had looked up information about Elder Pei, as he hadn’t known about him.
After checking, Chu Chen was taken aback to find that Elder Pei was a specially appointed appraisal expert for Sheng Tang Auction House.
Hearing Chu Chen’s words, instantly, all eyes turned to Chu Chen.
Even Zhao Zhengqing looked over, and seeing Chu Chen, his face grew even more contemptuous.
Not even the biological grandson could persuade Elder Pei, how could you possibly do it?
Stop boasting!
