Chapter 27: Chapter 27: What of Huaiyi Hall?
"What are you doing, young man?"
Master Qian was instantly alarmed.
’Even though that vase is a fake, it still cost twenty thousand yuan. Is he just going to smash it like that?’
Boss Wang was also startled, but then he sneered inwardly.
’Smash it, go ahead and smash it. The deal’s done. It has nothing to do with me!’
’This kid must have a screw loose, right?’
Qin Tuo squatted down and gently sifted through the shards with his hand. Then, from among them, he pulled out a piece of jade.
The jade was crystal clear, its surface as smooth as suet, without a single impurity. It shimmered with a flowing light.
Instantly, gasps of astonishment erupted from the surrounding crowd!
"My God, that’s Mutton Fat Jade, isn’t it? And judging by its quality, it looks like the highest grade!"
"What? Top-grade Mutton Fat Jade? A piece that big must be worth over a million, right?"
"Hiss... There was actually a piece of top-grade Mutton Fat Jade inside a fake antique? What is going on?!"
Everyone was dumbfounded.
The most shocked of all were Master Qian and Boss Wang.
’Impossible. How could there be a piece of top-grade Mutton Fat Jade in there? I actually misjudged it?’
Master Qian murmured to himself in disbelief.
Boss Wang’s face instantly turned deathly pale, then ashen with fury.
’I knew I wasn’t mistaken. It really is a piece of top-grade Mutton Fat Jade.’
Qin Tuo nodded in satisfaction. Everything was going according to plan.
Holding the Jade Pendant, he felt it for a moment, and a look of delight crossed his face.
’It really does contain a trace of spirituality!’
However, his brows furrowed slightly.
’Oh, it has some spirituality, but isn’t it a bit too faint?’
Qin Tuo was slightly disappointed.
But on second thought, he decided he might as well have it made into a Jade Pendant for his mother to wear for protection.
"Incredible, young man! May I ask how you could tell there was top-grade Mutton Fat Jade hidden inside?"
Master Qian put aside his own thoughts. His face full of admiration, he began to ask for guidance.
Now, everyone looked at Qin Tuo not as a novice, but as a potential master who had been immersed in the world of antiques for many years.
An excited buzz of discussion broke out in the crowd. A situation like this was extremely rare!
Qin Tuo smiled and said casually:
"Nothing much. I just felt this vase was unusual and decided to take a gamble. I didn’t expect to win."
My God, what damn good luck!
Everyone’s eyes turned bloodshot with envy.
Just as Qin Tuo was about to leave, Boss Wang suddenly let out a piercing shriek.
"No! Stop right there!"
’Hm? What does he want?’
Qin Tuo raised his eyebrows slightly.
Boss Wang stormed out of his shop, rushed into the street, and grabbed Qin Tuo by the sleeve.
"You can’t leave, kid! That Mutton Fat Jade is mine! Give it back to me, now!"
"What? Give it back to you?"
Qin Tuo laughed. ’This guy is shameless!’
"Boss, you’re being unreasonable! He clearly paid for it, how can you ask for it back?"
"Exactly! You’re a crooked boss! We can’t just stand by and watch this."
Everyone in the crowd spoke up for Qin Tuo, criticizing Boss Wang.
Boss Wang’s confidence wavered for a moment.
But the thought of the priceless Mutton Fat Jade made him harden his heart!
"Young man, I forgot to take that Jade Pendant out after putting it in the vase earlier. Hurry up and give it back to me. How about I give you a refund?"
Shameless...
Everyone in the crowd cursed him silently in their hearts.
Master Qian also stepped forward to speak up for Qin Tuo.
"Boss Wang, this isn’t right. The rule of the antique market is ’once sold, the deal is done.’ How can you go back on your word?"
Even a veteran like Master Qian, who frequented the antique market, had never seen such a shameless shop owner.
Qin Tuo shook his head and said firmly:
"You said it yourself: ’The deal is done, no responsibility afterward.’ Now you want it back? Do you think I’m a pushover?"
But Boss Wang was determined. He had to get that Jade Pendant back today.
He argued slyly:
"The deal being done is correct, but your money bought the vase, not the Mutton Fat Jade inside it! The Mutton Fat Jade is mine, so you’d better hand it over!"
At this, everyone laughed in exasperation. How could this guy twist logic so shamelessly?
"Don’t listen to him, little brother. We’ll all be your witnesses. You bought this Jade Pendant."
Master Qian pulled Qin Tuo, urging him to leave quickly.
Qin Tuo found it strange. Master Qian seemed a little afraid of Boss Wang.
Sure enough, in the next moment, Boss Wang’s expression suddenly changed.
"Kid, if you know what’s good for you, you’ll hand over that jade. Otherwise, I’ll make you pay!"
Boss Wang finally dropped his pretense, revealing a fierce and cruel expression.
He ripped open his shirt, revealing a very conspicuous tattoo on his chest.
The sight instantly frightened many in the crowd.
’Oh, so he’s a thug?’
Qin Tuo sneered inwardly. ’No wonder people say antique market bosses all have some kind of backing. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to stay in this business.’
The warm-hearted Master Qian helplessly let go of his hand and gave a bitter smile.
Although he didn’t want to see Qin Tuo suffer a loss, he didn’t have the courage to confront Boss Wang.
The key was, there was no need to get himself dragged into the mess.
Seeing that Qin Tuo still wasn’t handing over the Jade Pendant, Boss Wang’s brows knitted fiercely as he dropped a bombshell.
"Kid, let me tell you straight. I know people from Huaiyi Hall. If you don’t know what’s good for you, I’ll have the big brothers from Huaiyi Hall come and deal with you!"
As soon as he said this, many people’s faces turned pale with fear.
"Heavens, this boss actually has connections with Huaiyi Hall! No wonder he’s so arrogant!"
"Sigh, what a pity. An innocent young man is going to suffer a huge loss today."
"Not necessarily. He’ll be fine as long as he hands over the Jade Pendant. It’s just a shame about such a fine piece of top-grade Mutton Fat Jade."
The surrounding crowd murmured amongst themselves, looking at Qin Tuo with pity in their eyes.
Just when everyone thought Qin Tuo was going to bow his head, he smiled and asked in return:
"Oh, so you know people from Huaiyi Hall? So what? Let me tell you, other people may fear Huaiyi Hall, but I don’t."
Boss Wang was stunned for a moment, then laughed in exasperation.
The silent Master Qian, standing to the side, suddenly looked up and stared at Qin Tuo.
’This young man has some serious guts!’
’Can he bear the consequences of saying something like that?’
The onlookers were all astonished, wondering where Qin Tuo got the confidence to say such a thing.
"You’ve got some nerve, kid! Don’t you know who you’re talking to? Huaiyi Hall protects this whole antique market, and you dare to disrespect them?"
Boss Wang started to shout.
However, before he could finish, a cold and arrogant voice sounded from the side.
"Who is it that dares to disrespect our Huaiyi Hall?"
SWOOSH!
The crowd instantly parted.
A burly, bald man with a thick waist eyed the scene askance, his face a mask of ferocity, as he strode over.
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