Chapter 437: These Are Fakes

"Besides this one, I have five other treasures of the shop, each worth a fortune. If Young Master Xia wants to take over my shop, you had better weigh whether your capital is truly that substantial," Zhao Sanye said with a tone that was neither cold nor warm.

"Please rest assured about that, Sanye. My brother Xia can afford this amount of money," Huang Yiqiang said, feeling somewhat annoyed because this fellow Zhao San was speaking in such a cryptic, mocking manner.

"Heh, if it were in the past, I wouldn't be surprised at all that Young Master Xia could afford this," Zhao Sanye laughed, "but now, Young Master Xia has already severed ties with the Xia Group."

"My storefront, along with everything inside, is being transferred as a package deal. The cost is at least three hundred million. Forgive my bluntness, but I fear it might be difficult for Young Master Xia to swallow so much."

"Zhao Sanye, you are being a bit hasty with those words. Even if I have severed ties with the Xia Clan now, I didn't rely entirely on the Xia Clan to survive in the early years," Xia Tian said calmly. "Three hundred million is nothing. As long as your items are genuine, money is not an issue."

"Good, straightforward. Master Huang is here today, and you should be able to trust his eye. My six treasures of the shop are worth one hundred and fifty million, plus the other antiques and Jade, totaling one hundred million."

"The storefront transfer fee is fifty million. Given the reputation of my Guyue Zhai, this price is fair, right? Look at how many customers are in the shop right now," Zhao Sanye said, setting down his cup with a chuckle. "If Master Huang feels there is no problem, let's sign the Contract."

"Master Huang, is there any problem with these?" Xia Tian asked, pointing to the row of treasures of the shop before him.

These before them were all treasures of Guyue Zhai. This was the Datou; besides that Blue and White Porcelain, there were five other antiques including the Gilded Dancing Horse Pattern Silver Pot, the Warring States Period Bronze Bell, and the Square Tripod.

In addition to these, there were three hundred other antiques, large and small. Xia Tian intended to play big this time; as long as Master Huang nodded, he would pay the three hundred million without hesitation.

"Young Master Xia, there is absolutely no problem with these six treasures of the shop. I, Huang, stake my reputation on it," Master Huang said with great certainty. "As for the other antique collections, I don't think Zhao Sanye's character would lead him to cheat a junior like you."

"Master Huang is right. Heh, cheat a junior? That wouldn't happen," Zhao Sanye laughed heartily.

"Alright then, if there's no problem, let's sign it," Xia Tian nodded.

"Xia Tian, let's wait until Chen Yu arrives before deciding," Huang Yiqiang stopped Xia Tian.

"What, is President Huang unable to trust me, Huang? We both share the surname Huang, and with my reputation in the circle, I wouldn't joke around with my name," Master Huang's expression changed slightly.

"That's not it," Xia Tian said with a chuckle. "That brother of mine intends to buy a stake. Even if we sign the Contract, he needs to be present."

"Fine, then let's wait. Have him come over. If there's no problem, we'll finalize this today," Zhao Sanye narrowed his eyes. "I'm getting old, and I can't manage these things anymore. From now on, there will be no place for me, Zhao, in the antique world."

"Heh, Zhao Sanye is joking. Even if you retire, you are still a senior in the circle," Master Huang laughed.

"Xia Tian." Just then, Chen Yu walked in from outside.

"You're here, Chen Yu. Come, help me take a look. If there's no problem, I'll take over Guyue Zhai," Xia Tian stood up and smiled.

"Alright, let me take a look first." Chen Yu smiled. He looked at the row of treasures of the shop displayed before him, and his expression faltered slightly: "Xia Tian, this is?"

"These are the treasures of the shop from Zhao Sanye's store," Xia Tian said. "Zhao Sanye intends to retire, so he is bundling everything in the shop to transfer to me for three hundred million. Is this price fair?"

"Fair, of course it's fair. Based on the price tags of these treasures of the shop, the items here are already worth one hundred and fifty million," Chen Yu glanced at the price tags on these items.

"And there are three hundred other antiques and Jade, large and small, in the shop. Zhao Sanye is a senior; he wouldn't bully a junior like me," Xia Tian smiled.

"Yes, if they are real, then it is certainly a good deal," Chen Yu said, implying more than his words suggested.

"Kid, what do you mean?" Zhao Sanye's expression changed slightly. Was Chen Yu implying that his items were fake?

"Chen Yu, just say it straight. Is there a problem with these items?" Huang Yiqiang was more clear-headed; he instantly understood the implication in Chen Yu's words.

"Hmph, President Huang, isn't that going a bit too far? With me, Huang Lianzhou, overseeing the appraisal, could these items possibly be fake?" Master Huang snorted in displeasure.

"I listen to my brother, so I trust my brother," Huang Yiqiang also said dismissively.

"Heh, your brother?" Huang Lianzhou glanced at Chen Yu. Seeing that Chen Yu was young, he didn't take him seriously at all: "At his age, could his eye possibly be better than mine?"

"In terms of appraisal, I naturally cannot compare to Master Huang," Chen Yu said calmly. "But in terms of conduct, I understand much more than Master Huang."

"Say that again if you dare?" Huang Lianzhou was furious. Was Chen Yu implying that he didn't know how to conduct himself?

"Chen Yu, what exactly is going on?" Xia Tian already sensed something was wrong; Chen Yu wouldn't insult Huang Lianzhou for no reason.

"I won't even discuss the authenticity of those three hundred antiques and Jade. Just these six treasures of the shop in front of Guyue Zhai—not a single one is real," Chen Yu pointed at the six Precious items before him, his words shocking everyone.

"Where did this Huang Mao kid come from? You dare say my items are fake?" Zhao Sanye's expression changed drastically. He slammed his cup onto the table with a 'bang' and shouted in a deep voice: "If you don't explain yourself clearly today, I won't let this go."

"Chen Yu, are you sure?" Xia Tian looked at him in disbelief.

Guyue Zhai had a great reputation, which was why he wanted to take it over. Moreover, these six treasures of the shop were no ordinary items; it would be best if he could acquire them.

But now, Chen Yu was actually saying these things were fake? Could Zhao Sanye be a liar?

"Of course I'm sure. Modern forgeries are, at best, handicrafts; one cannot say they have no value. These things are made too realistically. From the appearance, color, and even the weight, one cannot see any problems," Chen Yu said.

"Heh, you can't see any problems, so on what basis do you say these things are fake?" Huang Lianzhou sneered: "Could it be that my eye is not as good as yours?"

"It's not that you can't see it; it's that you are colluding with Zhao San to cheat my brother," Chen Yu said calmly. "Guyue Zhai has a famous reputation, yet among the hundreds of antiques here, not one is real. I have to say, this is quite ironic."

Chen Yu's voice attracted all the customers in the shop. They had come here specifically for the reputation of Guyue Zhai, but Chen Yu claimed that none of the items here were real, which piqued their curiosity.

"Young man, you have to be responsible for what you say. We are from out of town and came specifically for the name of Guyue Zhai. Are the things here really all fake?" one customer asked.

"Not all of them, perhaps, but over ninety percent are imitations." Chen Yu smiled and pointed at the six treasures of the shop before him: "These six treasures of the shop were all made using aging techniques."

"Kid, I, Zhao Sanye, have been running Guyue Zhai for thirty years. I have sold countless items, and no one has ever come back to tell me the items were fake. If you don't give me a proper explanation today, I won't let this go."

Zhao Sanye was furious; Chen Yu was here to wreck his shop.

"You say I'm colluding with Zhao Sanye to cheat your friend?" Master Huang also said angrily: "Produce evidence! If you can't produce evidence, you are ruining my reputation today, and you won't be walking out of this shop door."

"Does this need evidence? My brother is taking over this shop and invited you to oversee the appraisal, yet you call six fake antiques real?" Chen Yu sneered: "And you even tried to steer the conversation by saying Zhao wouldn't cheat a junior? Heh, if you aren't colluding with him to cheat people, what is it?"

"Fake? These items are all Precious treasures I have spent a great deal of money to auction from various places over the years to serve as my treasures of the shop. You say they are fake?" Zhao Sanye snorted coldly: "If you don't give me a proper explanation today, don't even think about leaving here."

"Zhao Sanye has run Guyue Zhai for thirty years with integrity. When has he ever cheated anyone with fakes?" Master Huang sneered: "Does everyone believe what this young punk says?"

"I don't believe it. Would Zhao Sanye joke around with his own reputation?"

"I don't believe it either. I come to this shop often."

The crowd of onlookers shook their heads one after another, expressing their disbelief. After all, Guyue Zhai had been operating here for decades; they didn't believe Zhao Sanye would smash his own signboard.