NABC Chapter 297: 297: Inspection of Goods
Chapter 297: 297: Inspection of Goods
Chapter 297: Chapter 297: Inspection of Goods
“Xiao Yu, tell me if it’s real or fake!” Liu Wendong said anxiously, “We mustn’t be cheated.”@@@@
“What?” Lan Yudie was taken aback for a moment before she quickly shook her head, “No, even if it isn’t real, it still represents someone’s good intentions!”
That was because Lan Yudie knew it was very likely not genuine. How could such an expensive ivory bracelet be given away so easily? This string of ivory felt quite dense, and even if it were turned into gold, it would probably cost tens of thousands of yuan. However, such top-grade ivory was several times more expensive than gold. Converting it, that would also be hundreds of thousands. Who would be willing to give away such a costly ivory bracelet so easily? Therefore, Lan Yudie guessed that perhaps Xiao Han really had staged a play.
“No, that won’t do!” Liu Wendong immediately shook his head and said, “If it’s a scam, we won’t welcome it here. Besides, if it is a scam, Xiao Han will have to compensate me one hundred thousand yuan. You haven’t forgotten that, have you?”
“How could it possibly be a scam?” Lan Yudie shook her head and said, “Isn’t it a bit too much to authenticate the gift in front of others?”
“Let him appraise it,” Mo Shaocong said with a slight smile at that moment, “True gold is not afraid of the fire. Since someone doubts me, let him appraise it. No matter what, Xiao Han shouldn’t be wronged, right?”
Seeing that Mo Shaocong had agreed, Lan Yudie had no choice but to hand over the ivory bracelet to Liu Wendong.
Liu Wendong took the ivory bracelet and felt it, the texture was nice. He held it up to the light and the color appeared to be good too. But something felt off. Liu Wendong couldn’t make up his mind internally. He shook his head and said, “I can’t tell either, but I’m not an expert. I’ll make a call and ask a friend to come over for an appraisal. He’s the most renowned expert at the provincial city’s antique appraisal center. His word is absolutely reliable!”
After speaking, Liu Wendong immediately called his friend.
Everyone in the room observed the ivory bracelet curiously. At a glance, it seemed there were some differences. But after all, they were all ordinary people and didn’t understand such things very well. They could only look on curiously at the unusual string of pearls.
The guests took their seats.
Mo Shaocong was not the main character of today’s event. Yet, once he took his seat, he seemed to become the protagonist. Many people began to flatter him, whether overtly or covertly. Although it was still not certain whether this man was really Mo Shaocong, they at least felt that he was indeed the true Mo Shaocong for now.
“Young Master Mo, how about a couple of drinks?” a man beside him said with a chuckle.
“Sure!” Mo Shaocong didn’t mind at all.
Downing half of the glass in one go, the crowd immediately burst into applause.
Liu Wendong felt extremely displeased as he watched his spotlight get stolen. He felt as if he had been deeply insulted. His mood was terribly sour. However, internally, he was waiting for a chance at revenge. As soon as his friend arrived, he could determine the authenticity of the other party’s gift. If the bracelet turned out to be a fake, even if Mo Shaocong himself was genuine, he might be judged as a fake too.
“Young Master Mo, let me honor you with a drink,” Liu Wendong said with a smile.
“You?” Mo Shaocong gave Liu Wendong a look and said, “What makes you think you’re qualified to toast me?”
Mo Shaocong was always bold in his actions, his status and standing determining his capacity. Moreover, for those he liked, Mo Shaocong was always open-hearted. But for those he didn’t favor, he never paid them any regard.
Today, Liu Wendong had deliberately sought trouble, so Mo Shaocong had no intention of giving him any face.
“The only thing missing from my collection of ivory items is a bracelet,” Mo Shaocong said with a slight smile.
Old Jin chuckled and said, “Indeed, I’ve seen Young Master Mo’s collection, and it’s absolutely impressive.”
“Old Jin, you old rascal, running around outside now?” Mo Shaocong asked in confusion.
“Alas, it’s for a living,” Old Jin chuckled and said, “I was actually going to charge a thousand for the appraisal today. But since it’s Young Master Mo’s item, let’s forget it, no charge for today.”
“Don’t!” Mo Shaocong quickly shook his head, then said, “Today isn’t me who asked for your appraisal. It’s Director Liu. You still should be paid. Earning a bit of hard-earned money isn’t easy, right?”
“Uh...” Old Jin was taken aback.
At that moment, Liu Wendong, with a grim face, turned and handed a thousand yuan to Old Jin. Then he said, “Alright, leave now.”
Old Jin immediately accepted the thousand yuan, then said, “Okay, I’ll be leaving first.”
After finishing, Old Jin quickly prepared to leave with his things. Before leaving, he turned his head to look at the room and then said, “By the way, do you want an authenticity certificate from our antique appraisal institution for this ivory? A thousand yuan includes making the certificate.”
“No need,” Liu Wendong shook his head.
“Let’s do it, we can’t waste the money,” Mo Shaocong chuckled, then said, “Get it done and later on send it over to the girl. Teacher’s group at Shuimu University.”
“Okay!” Old Jin nodded.
Afterward, Old Jin left with his things.
Mo Shaocong’s lips curled into a smile, then said, “Alright, with this settled, let’s continue to sit down and eat.”
The group continued to sit down. However, the attitude of the people around towards Mo Shaocong became even more enthusiastic, even more fawning.
“I have something to do, I’ll be going first,” said Liu Wendong as he stood up, his face heavy as he left.
“Take care,” Xiao Han said in a hurry.
Once Liu Wendong left, the atmosphere in the private room became even more lively. Those who had always been on good terms with Liu Wendong now completely opened their minds to fawning over Mo Shaocong. Who Mo Shaocong was – a scion of the provincial city, and also the eldest son of the Mo Family. In the future, he was bound to inherit the Mo Family’s wealth. Such a prominent figure was definitely worth clinging to closely.
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