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Chapter 23
Chapter 23
C23 – Hypocrite
While the gift box was unveiled, a vivid jade-green phoenix pendant appeared, exuding brightness and immaculateness. The pendant possessed remarkable clarity, rendering it strikingly lifelike as it lay serenely on the cushion.
The instant the pendant came into view, it was as if the air around had frozen, capturing everyone’s attention.
Even Soong Wan was taken aback by the intricacy of the pendant.
If authentic, this pendant could potentially hold substantial value!
Qin Shou, who had been anticipating Jiang Hao’s embarrassment, found his own expression stiffening upon seeing the pendant. Suddenly, his thoughts were in disarray.
Nonetheless, a quick glance at Jiang Hao’s sportswear triggered a realization within him.
“Mr. Jiang, could you have been swindled? Observe, there’s a flaw in the beak of this phoenix pendant. It’s clear that it’s been tampered with. Someone’s altered it!
Let’s also consider the material of the pendant. Despite its jade-like appearance,
On closer inspection, one would recognize that it’s a product of mechanical craftsmanship, a crystal creation!”
Qin Shou’s words shattered the silence, concurrently fostering doubt among the audience who weren’t well-versed in jade knowledge.
After all, Jiang Hao’s attire didn’t resemble that of a wealthy individual.
If the pendant were indeed genuine jade, most wouldn’t possess it, especially not a young man with limited means.
Suddenly, discussions buzzed throughout the crowd.
“No way, he presented a crystal artifact as a gift!”
“I was just wondering, and it turns out it’s a crystal piece!”
“Perhaps it’s a counterfeit jade. This young man doesn’t look like he’s wealthy.”
“But why do I feel like this could be a genuine treasure?”
……
As discussions flowed around, Jiang Hao sported a smile while he focused on Qin Shou, a gleeful air about him.
“What’s up? Is there something fascinating you want us to see?”
Just then, Soong Wanzhong strolled over, accompanied by a few influential figures, and grinned.
Presently, Qin Shou was on the brink of revealing this matter to Soong Wanzhong, bursting with pride.
“Uncle Soong, Wan’er’s classmate got swindled. He bought a counterfeit pendant as a birthday gift for Wan’er. I…”
Before he could conclude, an elderly man by Soong Wanzhong suddenly caught sight of the phoenix pendant in Soong Wan’s hand.
His eyes widened instantly. He hastened towards Soong Wan, his gaze nearly fixated on the pendant.
The pendant clutched in Soong Wan’s hand seemed to captivate him like a child’s coveted toy, his yearning palpable.
The elderly man’s unexpected action left everyone in astonishment.
Even Qin Shou found himself speechless.
At this juncture, the elderly man nudged the pendant-entranced Soong Wan with a hint of embarrassment and said,
“Wan’er, let me see that pendant of yours!”
All eyes swiftly settled on the elderly man.
Just then, Qin Shou was hit with an ominous premonition!
As anticipated, Soong Wan snapped back to reality the very next moment. Spotting the person before her, her delight knew no bounds as she exclaimed,
“Third grandfather, it’s you! This is wonderful. Please take a look. Is this pendant made from glass emperor green?”
As she spoke, she tenderly handed over the pendant to the elderly man beside her!
Soong Wan’s words rippled through everyone’s minds like a depth charge, leaving them all astonished.
“Hiss!”
Instantly, everyone present sucked in a breath of cold air.
“Imperial Glass Green?”
“It can’t be real jade, right?”
“My God! It’s an imperial jade made of glass!”