I confess, I am the Mr. Richest
Chapter 319: Who are you to say that?!

Chapter 319: Chapter 319: Who are you to say that?!

The Appraisal Expert suddenly got up to stop the elderly man when he saw he was about to leave.

"Although this is a modern replica without historical value, it still holds certain artistic value,"

the Appraisal Expert explained.

The value between antiques and artworks is worlds apart!

"I personally prefer artworks, and to help you, I’m willing to buy it."

The Appraisal Expert said to the elderly man, as if it was a difficult decision to make.

"Really?"

The elderly man asked in surprise. There were some issues at home, and he urgently needed a large sum of money; otherwise, he wouldn’t consider selling a family heirloom.

"How much can you give?"

The elderly man asked.

"If it were genuine, this quality of Jade Pendant would be worth at least half a million."

The Appraisal Expert replied.

Hearing this, the elderly man immediately got excited. Could it really sell for so much?

Even if it’s a replica, it should still fetch some money, right?

Yet the next words from the Appraisal Expert made the elderly man feel utterly discouraged.

"But this is a high-quality replica, and although it’s been around for years, the price drops significantly."

"Such replicas usually go for just a few hundred outside. But I see you’re having a hard time, so how about this, two thousand bucks, I’ll buy it."

The Appraisal Expert put on a righteous appearance.

"Two thousand bucks?"

The elderly man said helplessly.

This is a family heirloom; how could it be fake?

But the expert said so.

The elderly man could only believe it.

"Could you add a bit more?" The elderly man pleaded.

"Well... how about this, I’ll give you three thousand, that’s already the limit."

The Appraisal Expert gritted his teeth and added a thousand, as if sympathizing with the elderly man’s struggles.

Though it appeared that way, the Appraisal Expert’s heart was overjoyed.

Today, he was going to make big money!

In fact, his words were the true deception.

The talk of replicas and fakes was all a trick to swindle the elder’s antique.

The elderly man’s item was a genuine treasure with several hundred years of history.

Moreover, this Jade Pendant featured exquisite craftsmanship and premium material, something only ancient kings and nobles were qualified to wear.

Now, even half a million was a conservative estimate. If put up for auction and met by someone who loved such Jade Pendants, selling for one or two million wasn’t out of the question!

It was all just part of his scheme.

Under normal circumstances, the Appraisal Expert would not act recklessly.

But seeing the perfect target, he would strike.

Just like this elderly man who came alone and urgently needed money, he was the perfect target.

First, conduct an appraisal, claim it’s fake, then the seller would be very disappointed.

Just when the seller was about to leave, he would speak again, find a way, and use very little money to buy the genuine article.

Upon learning their items were fake, most sellers would consider them worthless.

Even if his price was very low, these sellers would still consider it.

"Elderly sir, you should give it some thought."

The Appraisal Expert spoke again, persuading the elderly man,

"If you don’t seize this opportunity, I’m afraid no one else will buy such replicas. Three thousand bucks is already a lot."

The elderly man sighed softly, seemingly really in need of money, and was ready to sell.

Seeing the elderly man’s indecisive look, a sly smile flashed across the Appraisal Expert’s face.

The fish was about to bite!

If he really bought this item worth one or two million for three thousand bucks, he would make a fortune.

This turnaround represented a nearly hundredfold profit.

With just this small scam, he could pocket millions in less than half an hour. Who could earn money faster or easier than him?

As for his conscience?

Why scam old folks out of money?

He could only sneer and reply that he just scammed these old things, so what’s the problem?!

Even if unexpectedly caught, few dared to offend him.

Though without conscience, his appraisal skills were top-notch and held some status.

"OK..."

With a long sigh, the elderly man said helplessly to the Appraisal Expert.

Finally about to secure it, a brilliant smile emerged on the Appraisal Expert’s face.

"Wait."

But just as the elderly man was about to finish speaking, a voice suddenly intervened, stopping him.

"Elderly sir, I don’t think your Jade Pendant looks like a fake."

Having sat there observing for a while, at first, Chu Chen wasn’t sure; but when he inadvertently noticed the sly smile on the Appraisal Expert’s face, he was completely certain.

This was a scam!

"Huh?"

"I also feel it’s not fake."

The elderly man spoke up.

"But the expert said it’s counterfeit."

"Elderly sir, just because the expert said it’s a counterfeit, does that mean it truly is?" Chu Chen replied knowingly.

"Younger man, what do you do?"

Seeing the impending millions slipping away, the Appraisal Expert couldn’t sit still. He suddenly got up and argued with Chu Chen.

"Customer," Chu Chen answered.

"Are you also an antique expert?"

The Appraisal Expert inquired.

"No," Chu Chen shook his head.

"If you’re not an Appraisal Expert, what qualifies you to say this Jade Pendant isn’t counterfeit?!"

The Appraisal Expert aggressively challenged him.

"Young man, you need to be responsible for your words in society."

"Otherwise, you will be taught a lesson."

The Appraisal Expert secretly threatened Chu Chen.

"Very well."

Chu Chen nodded slightly.

"Then I’ll show you what qualifies me to say so."

After speaking, Chu Chen dialed a number.

"I’m in your appraisal room number three. Be here in a minute."

Once connected, Chu Chen commanded in no uncertain terms.

"Oh?"

"Planning to call someone? Do you even know what this place is?"

The Appraisal Expert arrogantly scolded Chu Chen.

"Bring whoever you want, I’m not afraid."

The Appraisal Expert confidently declared.

Before the Appraisal Expert’s words had finished, the door to the appraisal room was suddenly pushed open.

A man in his fifties walked in. After a quick glance, the man’s gaze landed on Chu Chen.

"Sorry, boss, I didn’t expect you to come."

The man quickly apologized. He was the general manager of the Shanghai Shengtang Auction House branch.

Receiving Chu Chen’s call, he knew there was trouble, so he didn’t dare hesitate for a moment and rushed over.

"Manager Wei?"

Seeing the man, the Appraisal Expert greeted him nervously.

He was the general manager of the Shengtang Auction House branch, someone he couldn’t afford to offend.

"What did you call him just now?"

Once he realized, the Appraisal Expert asked, incredibly nervous.

"Boss, of course!"