What he saw were perfectly flawless and round white stones. The exterior of the stones was milky white as if there was a holy glow surrounding it.
Compared to the old looking – no, the antique-looking Go board and the Go box itself, these stones appeared drastically different.
Qiao Zhizhuo couldn't help but pick up one of them and rub it between his fingers. His eyes immediately widened.
Based on the reactions others were having, as well as how Master Ye drooled when he saw this set of Go pieces, Qiao Zhizhuo knew then that this was the real deal.
The daughter and mother pairs watching this had a drastic change in expression.
He Wanqing looked at Qiao Qing with a stunned expression, as if it still hasn't hit her what was really happening.
Qin Yongmei and Qiao Nian had even uglier looks on their faces.
Mu Jinghang's mouth hung open for a long time before he gulped, "My sister-in-law sure is capable. How did she manage to get her hands on that?"
Remembering what the young man had said about the effects of the stones, he couldn't help but step up curiously and ask, "Can I touch it as well?"
Qiao Zhizhuo quickly shut the lid on the box and hugged it tightly. He looked like a cheapskate.
Based on his reaction, Ye Hong knew right away that this was no good. He made a face, "Old man Qiao, do you want to exchange it with me or not?"
Qiao Zhizhuo said sternly, "I'm not exchanging this!"
Ye Hong shot Qiao Qing a look, "Girl, this old bastard just talked down on the gift you were giving him. You still want to give it to him?"
Qiao Zhizhuo quickly turned around and went to Qiao Qing. There was much love in his eyes towards this granddaughter of his.
"Grandpa was wrong. Grandpa has bad taste. I'm sorry to have treated you and your mother badly. I apologize and I admit I was wrong. Qiao Qing, please don't be mad at grandpa."
"Blarg! Shameless! What have you been doing all this time!" Ye Hong also made his way to where Qiao Qing stood.
"Girly, are you really this biased? You refused to give this to me despite me asking for it numerous times. But you give it to this old man just because it's his birthday? Is his face whiter than mine? Other than your blood being somewhat related, how's he better than me?!"
Qiao Zhizhuo shouted, "Somewhat related? I'm her biological grandfather!"
Ye Hong replied, "You have the audacity to call yourself her grandpa? Everyone knows how unfair you treat everyone in this family. You favor the young and overlook the old. You deserve to be her grandpa?!"
Qiao Qing was annoyed by the arguing that was going on and frowned, "Shut up!"
Ye Hong and Qiao Zhizhuo immediately stopped arguing. However, they both stared at her with their mouths open.
Qiao Nian watched as her normally dignified grandpa, whom she spent a fortune on to please, and the widely admired Master Ye, circle around Qiao Qing as they tried to amuse her. The jealousy inside her burned.
Remembering something, a flash of coldness swept across her eyes.
"Since this set of Go is so valuable, how did you get it, cousin?"
This one questioned startled all those in a dazed state.
Everyone at the scene realized that if this was truly a top-tier antique, how could Qiao Qing, a high school student, get her hands on it?
Looking at Qiao Nian's face, Ye Hong knew right away that she meant trouble. His sharp eyes narrowed.
There was a hidden message in his eyes, [I will sit here quietly and watch you as you inflict death upon yourself].
Her words attracted everyone's gaze. Qiao Nian continued, "Some while ago, there was an antique reported missing from the City of Brisk Museum. I heard the item stolen was a set of Go..."
He Wanqing immediately exploded when she heard this, "What are you implying?!"
Qiao Nian watched as Qiao Zhizhuo's expression change, and she lowered her head to sneak a smile.
"Auntie, I don't have other intentions. Of course, I believe in my cousin's character. I just worry that she was scammed. What if she purchased this from thieves in the black market? It's not a big deal if it is a regular item. But this concerns a national treasure. Even if she didn't mean it, her mistake would drag down the entire Qiao family."