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Chapter 375
Chapter 375
Chapter 375 - Double Standards
“Absolutely!”
Boss Shen said in a rush, “I was there when you sold those antiques at Antiques City.”
Su Ming had an aha moment and nodded in acknowledgment.
He didn't remember this man, though; the crowd had been too large at the time.
“No worries. How much are these antiques worth? I'll cover the cost.”
Su Ming offered with a warm smile.
Upon hearing this, Boss Shen vigorously shook his head. “No need for compensation. These are all counterfeits. They were actually fortunate to be smashed by you.”
His statement was met with silence from the onlookers.
They were utterly perplexed.
Boss Shen's sycophancy was nauseating to them.
He had always aggressively marketed these antiques. How could they possibly be fakes?
Manager Cao was equally stunned.
He was the most aware of the authenticity of the antiques, not only as the hotel manager but also as Boss Shen's personal assistant. Boss Shen had instructed him to purchase these antiques.
All eyes turned to Su Ming, curious about his identity and why Boss Shen would lie.
Su Ming just laughed after hearing this.
Boss Shen's flattery skills were on par with President Chen's.
“Manager Cao, if those are fake antiques, why are you asking Mr. Su to compensate us?” Boss Shen turned and glared at Manager Cao, raising his voice.
?Manager Cao was even more taken aback by Boss Shen's remarks.
He felt it was unfair for Boss Shen to put the blame on him.
But what could he do after Boss Shen had spoken?
Boss Shen revered Mr. Su more than his own father. If Boss Shen couldn't afford to offend Mr. Su, how could he dare?
He certainly didn't want to lose his job.
“My apologies, Mr. Su, I misspoke. All the antiques in our store are fakes. Feel free to break them if you wish.”
Manager Cao said hastily.
Boss Shen, hearing this, nodded frantically, internally commending Manager Cao's adeptness at flattery.
Su Ming blinked. “Are you certain I don't owe you compensation?”
?”Absolutely not!” Boss Shen emphatically shook his head before adding, “Let it be known, should Mr. Su or this lady visit our store in the future, we must offer them our finest private rooms, the best ingredients, and waive all fees!”
“Yes, boss!”
All the staff snapped to attention, their voices booming in unison, reminiscent of a military drill.
?Su Ming was caught between laughter and tears.
“Mr. Su, what would you like to eat? Manager Cao, please bring the menu. I'd like to personally attend to Mr. Su.”
Suddenly, a crisp voice rang out.
Everyone glanced sideways.
On the corridor floor lay a pile of shattered pieces.
They were all taken aback.
Another antique destroyed?
Their gazes quickly shifted to the person responsible.
The culprit was the woman accompanying Zhou Yong.
Her feet were weary from the prolonged wear of high heels.
She had intended to rest against the wall, but lost her balance.
As she nearly toppled over, she clutched at an antique vase beside her.
It plummeted to the ground, breaking into fragments.
Realizing all eyes were on her, she hurried to Zhou Yong's side, pressing her ample bosom against his arm. “Young Master Zhou, I'm so frightened.”
“Don't worry!”
Zhou Yong immediately responded, “Boss Shen, let me know its value, and I'll gladly cover the cost. Besides, it's just a fake antique!”
Though taken aback by Su Ming's status, he was determined not to be outdone.
Su Qiu had just damaged several antiques, and Su Ming had promptly offered to compensate Boss Shen.
Now that Zhou Yong's companion had broken an antique, he too was ready to make amends.
It was merely a trifle to him.
Zhou Yong was confident that once he took over his father's company, he would surpass Su Ming in prowess!
He aspired to make his name resonate throughout Eastsea City and beyond!
Boss Shen and Manager Cao exchanged a knowing look.
Manager Cao quietly pulled out his phone, located a photo, and held it up for Zhou Yong to see.
?”My apologies, sir. This ceramic piece is from the Qing Dynasty, acquired by my boss just last week at an auction. It's valued at 880,000 yuan!”
“How much?”
Zhou Yong nearly collapsed in shock.
“Manager Cao, but you just claimed all these antiques were fakes!” he blurted out in haste.
?Manager Cao offered a wry smile. “To Mr. Su, everything here is a facade, including the shop itself. But for you, it's the real deal.”
Upon hearing the news, Zhou Yong was immediately filled with rage.
Su Qiu had shattered numerous antiques, yet they didn't demand any compensation from Su Ming; instead, they were busy flattering him.
They were applying double standards, treating different people in completely different ways. It was outrageous!
“Why aren't they required to pay for the antiques they broke? Why do we have to pay when we break something? This is unacceptable. I'm going to call the police. I'm going to take legal action against you!”
Zhou Yong exclaimed loudly.
Truth be told, he wasn't wealthy. His claim of having hundreds of millions of yuan was pure fabrication.
His father merely owned a small renovation business.
Their family wealth, a few tens of millions of yuan, paled in comparison to that of genuinely affluent families.
Even though his bank account held only 200,000 yuan, he felt incredibly powerful, as if he could do anything he pleased.
If his father found out about the loss of 880,000 yuan, he would be furious enough to break his legs!
Under no circumstances could he afford to compensate them!
Zhou Yong, feeling indignant, got into a heated argument with Manager Cao. Even after Manager Cao presented the appraisal certificate, Zhou Yong remained defiant.
Onlookers gathered around, pulling up stools to form a circle and watch the unfolding drama.
?It was incredibly thrilling, even more so than the New Year's gala!