After hearing Zhang Zhili's words, Tao Yuzhe didn't believe him at all and sneered, "Do you understand antiques? You're just talking big!"
Chen Wanli took out the broken pieces he had discovered earlier and stuffed them into Tao Yuzhe's hand, saying, "Open your eyes wide and take a good look!"
Tao Yuzhe sneered and picked up a magnifying glass, carefully examining the fragments. After a while, he couldn't see anything special.
Zhang Zhili didn't bother with this foolish playboy. He took back the broken pieces and said, "There's a genius in the antique world named Zhu Boyong. He's skilled at painting and making counterfeit antiques, almost indistinguishable from the real ones. But this person has a quirk, he likes to leave some special marks on his masterpieces. Isn't that right, Manager Shi?"
Manager Shi saw that he was completely exposed but tried to maintain his composure despite feeling angry. "Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand! You're just making baseless accusations! Be careful, I'll sue you for defamation!"
Zhang Zhili smiled faintly. "Are you trying to intimidate me? In your shop, everything is fake, most of it is Zhu's imitation. I heard that people in the antique world have a deep aversion to Zhu's imitations! What if I bring Tianyuan Tower's chief appraiser, Qi Gaoming, here for a live broadcast to expose the fakes? Will it increase the popularity of your shop?"
Although Zhang Zhili didn't know much about antiques, he had a unique ability to perceive their essence accurately! The spiritual essence that time bestowed upon these antiques was something that no technology or forgery could replicate!
"Do you know Qi Gaoming?" Manager Shi's face changed slightly.
Zhang Zhili just smiled without saying a word.
Manager Shi clenched his fists, visibly nervous. He subconsciously looked towards the direction of the appraisal room behind the counter, as if seeking a lifeline.
Zhang Zhili followed his gaze and indeed, the door of the appraisal room was opened, and Zhang Huanrui walked out.
As soon as Zhang Huanrui came out, Manager Shi was relieved and hurried over to call the boss. Zhang Huanrui walked towards Zhang Zhili leisurely. "You claim it's a fake, do you have any evidence? None! As for inviting Qi Gaoming to appraise, if you have the ability, go ahead! Tianyuan Tower is even more upscale than Bogu City, catering exclusively to wealthy antique enthusiasts. Qi Gaoming is a top figure among appraisers. Not to mention Zhang Zhili, even his current status in the antique industry can't afford to invite him."
Zhang Zhili had been thinking all along whether today's situation was aimed at Tang Dapeng, or if Tang Dapeng was just the unlucky one today! Until Zhang Huanrui came out, Zhang Zhili confirmed that it was indeed aimed at Tang Dapeng!
Originally, Zhang Zhili was really planning to invite Qi Gaoming to expose the fakes and tarnish the reputation of Guobao Ge. But now, Zhang Zhili changed his mind. He wanted Zhang Huanrui to close down his shop for good!
"You did it on purpose, didn't you?" Zhang Zhili squinted his eyes.
Zhang Huanrui chuckled and answered obliquely, "Didn't you threaten me at my house the day before yesterday? You said you'd make my whole family suffer!"
"Didn't you know that this shop belongs to me, so you arranged for the whole family to come and cause trouble? Beating me up at my house wasn't enough, you even had to come to my shop to stir up trouble? Bringing not only my parents-in-law, but even my love rival!" Although he didn't admit it, the sarcastic tone was obvious.
In the eyes of the onlookers, perhaps they believed Zhang Huanrui, but Tang Dapeng and Zhang Yuerong, even Tao Yuzhe and Jiang Li, knew that this was sarcasm. If you want to make my whole family suffer, I'll make you suffer first!
Tao Yuzhe realized that Zhang Zhili was most likely correct, it was indeed a patched-up listening wind bottle. The more he thought about it, the more embarrassed he felt. He had fallen into a trap. How could he have expected that the police would deceive him!
"This is outrageous! I, Tao Yuzhe, cannot tolerate this. I must seek justice today." Enraged and embarrassed, Tao Yuzhe pushed through the crowd and went to call his grandfather.
Zhang Yuerong was so angry that she felt like exploding. She thought they were just caught up in some dispute due to bad luck, encountering a shady shop. But the result was that it was Zhang Zhili who caused trouble and implicated them! No wonder they received a flyer advertising discounts on precious items from Guobao Ge at their doorstep. If not for this, she wouldn't have dragged Tang Dapeng to Bogu City for a stroll. Looking at Tao Yuzhe, who was willing to spend money at critical moments and was now seeking help, she really felt that her son-in-law was worthless!
Only Tang Dapeng wore a worried expression. Zhang Zhili had really gotten into trouble with Chen Yaoyang's family. Seeing Zhang Huanrui's cunning schemes and thinking about Chen Yaoyang's background, Tang Dapeng felt a chill down his spine.
As time passed by, Tao Yuzhe didn't return, and Jiang Li had a vague premonition. Bogu City's waters were deep, and Tao Yuzhe hadn't sought help from Grandpa Tao.
Tang Dapeng and Zhang Yuerong also had the same speculation, and the two of them became increasingly worried.
Zhang Huanrui knew Tao Yuzhe's identity and knew that he had gone to call someone, but he remained calm, completely unflustered, and looked at Zhang Zhili with a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "Why haven't you called for help yet? Oh, are you out of options?"
Zhang Zhili coldly observed the situation before him, knowing full well that this confrontation was more than just a feud between two families, but a power struggle driven by interests.
Tang Dapeng's expression was heavy as he stared at Chen Huanrui with burning intensity, aware of the latter's cunning nature but feeling powerless in this moment.
Chen Huanrui smirked smugly, his gaze sweeping around with icy determination, as if he already had a grasp of the entire situation.
"Hey, aren't you Huanrui?" Chen Huanrui looked surprised as he addressed the suddenly appeared man in Tang suit.
Ignoring Chen Huanrui, Sea Brother instructed his men coldly, "Take down the signboard! From now on, there will be no place for his shop in Bogu City! The business of the Yan family will no longer involve Chen Huanrui!"
Chen Huanrui's face turned pale with shock as he was completely shut down by the Yan family's embargo.
This scene left everyone present stunned. Chen Huanrui's once arrogant demeanor crumbled in an instant, as he lost the foundation he had built in the antique industry.
"How... how is this possible?" Chen Huanrui muttered to himself, his eyes filled with despair.
Meanwhile, Zhang Zhili stood by quietly, having anticipated this outcome. He had prepared for this battle of wits and power struggles long ago.
Tang Dapeng and Zhang Yuehong exchanged a smile of relief. They had finally escaped from this lingering nightmare and regained a new lease on life.
"Zhang Zhili, you've really helped a lot this time!" Tang Dapeng expressed his gratitude to Zhang Zhili, feeling a deep sense of respect for him.
With a slight smile, Zhang Zhili said nothing more. However, deep within, he felt confident about facing the challenges that lay ahead. In this world full of intrigue and scheming, he would continue to keep a clear mind and protect the people and businesses he cherished.