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"Young Master! Are we just going to slink away like this? Aren't you afraid Miss will be angry?"

As they left the antique shop, Shen Lu finally couldn't hold back any longer and angrily questioned Ye Bai.

He could understand that his son-in-law was timid, after all, he looked gentle and refined, not like a ruthless person.

It's understandable that she was intimidated by the glare from those bodyguards, but she's still here!

If it really came down to a fight, even if she was alone, she wouldn't be afraid of those Zhu family bodyguards at all.

But Ye Bai not only stopped her from doing anything, he didn't even utter a harsh word before leaving. If word got out, the Qin family would lose all face.

"Don't worry, your young lady won't be angry; she'll be grateful to us."

Ye Bai said with a smile, showing no sign of worry.

"gratitude?"

Shen Lu's beautiful eyes widened, her face blank and adorable, but she couldn't understand what Ye Bai was saying at all.

Although she wasn't the stereotypical martial artist with well-developed limbs and muscles, she was clearly not very bright either.

"There's something wrong with that painting; anyone who buys it is a fool."

Ye Bai chuckled strangely.

"What? Young master, you're saying that painting is fake?"

Shen Lu's mouth gaped open in an "O" shape; she was completely dumbfounded.

"It's so obviously fake, but unfortunately Zhu Daji can't see through it. So your young lady should be happy that someone is willing to be our sucker."

Ye Bai smiled and nodded.

Ever since Ye Bai guessed that the antique shop was owned by Feng Tianji, that professional forger from the Xuanmen sect, he had been keeping a close eye on things.

There's no way around it; although Feng Tianji has a terrible reputation, his skills are undeniably impressive.

Even his master, the undisputed leader of the Xuanmen sect, was once tricked by Feng Tianji.

Therefore, Ye Bai specifically asked to take a look at that ancient painting.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a fake!

However, it must be admitted that Feng Tianji's forgery methods were extremely realistic, and it would be difficult for ordinary people to distinguish them.

At least, neither Zhu Daji nor Ye Xuanyuan had that ability.

So, this Miss Zhu and Ye Xuanyuan spent a lot of money to snatch the ancient painting from Qin Wanqing, but in the end, they not only failed to humiliate her, but also took a disaster for her.

For such wealthy families, losing money is nothing, but losing face is more painful than anything else.

"Son-in-law, you're amazing!"

Shen Lu jumped up excitedly and cheered continuously.

But soon, Shen Lu's expression changed, and she said with a bitter face, "But Miss really needs that painting to give away, but now it's gone. How are we going to explain this?"

Ye Bai smiled and comforted him, "Don't worry, since Feng Tianji can produce fakes, the real ones must be in his hands too."

As he spoke, Ye Bai's heart stirred, and he suddenly thought of something.

Qin Wanqing wanted to give that painting to the Governor of Jingzhou, and Zhu Daji also said she wanted to give it to someone. Could it be that she was also going to give it to the other party?

If that's the case, then things are getting more and more interesting.

Ye Bai was unsure whether the Governor of Jingzhou was capable of identifying the painting as a forgery.

But it was far too easy for him to make the other party realize it.

When that most important figure in Jingzhou learns that the Zhu family is trying to fool him with counterfeit goods...

Wow, just thinking about this scene is exciting!

Ye Bai smacked his lips, his smile incredibly bright.

"...Young master, could you please stop laughing like that?"

Shen Lu shuddered and instinctively moved away from Ye Bai.

That smile was not only a bit sly, but it also exuded a strong sense of malice.

“I almost forgot, go back to the antique shop and tell the manager to inform Feng Tianji that Ye Bai, whose surname starts with ‘Xuan,’ is looking for him.”

"Remember, you must say all of this, and then leave my phone number."

Ye Bai looked at Shen Lu and gave her instructions.

"...Son-in-law, I don't know your phone number."

Shen Lu didn't move, her face contorted in a pained expression.

"...You're absolutely right, I don't even have a cell phone!"

Ye Bai was stunned for a moment, then tears streamed down his face.

His initial intention in taking on this errand job was to use the 10,000 yuan errand fee to buy himself a mobile phone.

He's lived for over twenty years but has never used a cell phone; he's probably the only oddball in the world like him.

Since he hadn't even received the goods, Qin Wanqing definitely wouldn't pay him first. Ye Bai couldn't even buy a phone or get a SIM card right now.

In the end, Shen Lu was allowed to leave her own phone number.

The young girl noticed Ye Bai's predicament and cautiously offered to buy him a phone or lend him some money.

But apart from Qin Wanqing, Ye Bai wouldn't dare spend any of the other people's money.

If he dares to do that, he'll be struck by lightning the next second.

After finishing these tasks, Ye Bai and Shen Lu did not return to the Qin Family Manor, but instead went to the Qin Group headquarters.

Although there were reasons for the incident, it is an undeniable fact that the painting was stolen by Zhu Daji, and Ye Bai still has to explain it.

Otherwise, given Qin Wanqing's temper, she would definitely lose her temper.

As for keeping it from the other party, that's even more impossible.

Don't be fooled by Shen Lu's obedient and respectful attitude towards Ye Bai, calling him "son-in-law" all the time.

But if Qin Wanqing asked her to choose a side, she would stand on her young lady's side without hesitation.

The son-in-law is an outsider, but the daughter is the family.

……

This was Ye Bai's first time visiting the Qin Group headquarters, and he was immediately stunned as soon as he got out of the car.

The headquarters building is a whopping 87 stories high!

Looking up from below, it even gives you the illusion of soaring straight into the clouds!

The walls are all made of glass, black with gold trim.

Majestic and magnificent, with an awe-inspiring presence!

"With swords and spears, and a fierce and powerful presence, the person who designed the feng shui for this building for the Qin family is quite a master."

Ye Bai sighed, not at all surprised.

Every family that can become a powerful clan in Jingzhou has a remarkable background.

Not only are they blessed with strong personal fortune, but many of them have also received guidance from wise mentors.

However, after entering the building, Ye Bai frowned slightly.

Magnificent and elegant, this has always been the characteristic of the Qin family.

The Qin Group's building is also in this style.

However, the feng shui layout always gives people a feeling that it doesn't quite match the building itself.

It's not that it's bad, but there's something off about it.

Qin Wanqing's office is on the 66th floor, a very auspicious number.

Take the sightseeing elevator up the mountain, and the entire city of Gyeongju comes into view; the scenery is truly beautiful.

Ye Bai now finally understands why many wealthy people like to place their offices in high places.

Looking down is always much more comfortable than looking up.

"How did you get here? Where are your things?"

Upon seeing Ye Bai and Shen Lu appear, Qin Yuqing, who was working at her desk, immediately frowned and asked in confusion.

"Miss, that painting has been stolen by that woman Zhu Daji!"

Before Ye Bai could even speak, Shen Lu began angrily complaining.

After chattering on and on, they completely forgot to mention that the painting was a fake, focusing instead on how despicable Zhu Daji and Ye Xuanyuan were.

This made Qin Wanqing's expression grow colder and colder as she listened, until finally her face was covered in frost.

"You surnamed Ye, were you just going to stand by and watch Zhu Daji and Ye Xuanyuan steal that painting?"

"Do you know how much effort and thought I put into choosing this gift?"

"Or is it that in your heart, the Ye family is always more important, and my Qin family is nothing?"

Qin Wanqing completely lost her temper.