"What did you say? This Red Porcelain is worth one billion?"
Zhang Li looked surprised, staring intently at Boss Tang.
"Manager Zhang, I am a VIP guest here and have been doing business with you for more than ten years, right? Don't you believe what I say?"
Boss Tang said.
"This..."
Zhang Li fell silent.
Honestly, Boss Tang is a VIP guest of the auction, and it's obvious that he's not in cahoots with Yang Tian, so there's no reason to deceive her.
It's just that common sense tells her there's absolutely no such antique as Red Porcelain in this era.
Because ancient times didn't have the technology to produce Red Porcelain.
Generally, it's modern industry using red copper plating.
"Zhang Li, if you're doubtful, why don't you have your appraiser come out and assess it!" Wang Ying said coldly, "If this really is a treasure, and you haven't set up a project for auction, then as a manager you're quite incompetent! We can file a complaint against you."
A trace of displeasure flashed in Zhang Li's eyes.
But Wang Ying was not wrong. If this really is a treasure, and she hasn't set up a project, then it is indeed her dereliction of duty.
Thinking of this, Zhang Li said calmly, "Fine, I'll call in the senior appraiser now. If this is a treasure, then it's my fault and I'll apologize to you. If it isn't, then you'll have to compensate for today's losses, including property and personnel losses!"
"That's unreasonable..."
Wang Ying wanted to refuse, but was stopped by Yang Tian, who nodded, "Of course, we can!"
"Great! You wait a moment..."
Zhang Li said a word, then walked out.
In less than ten minutes, Zhang Li returned with an old man.
The old man was white-haired but spirited and strong with bright eyes.
"This is our senior appraiser, Master Deng!" Zhang Li briefly explained, then said to the old man, "Master Deng, they brought a piece of Red Porcelain; please appraise it and see if such porcelain really exists!"
Master Deng said nothing, only gazing intensely at the Red Porcelain in Yang Tian's hand.
A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes; without a word, he picked up the Red Porcelain and walked into the nearby appraisal room.
"This..."
Wang Ying hurriedly wanted to stop him.
But Zhang Li coldly said, "Wang Ying, Master Deng is our top appraiser. Are you afraid he'll damage your porcelain or switch it? A dignified president of a group wouldn't be so petty, right?"
Wang Ying listened and smiled coldly, "It's not my pettiness, but it's because you're such a bad manager that I don't trust anyone here!"
"How am I not a good person?"
Zhang Li coldly replied.
"As a manager, you don't ask questions before starting to scold us. You don't resolve issues through normal channels but send people over to pressure us. Maybe this can suppress our arrogance, but we are guests, after all; do you need to resort to such means? Only an arrogant manager would act like this!" Wang Ying said lightly, "Hence, you are clearly not a good manager!"
"You..."
Zhang Li was left speechless, knowing she was indeed at fault.
But she stubbornly said, "Don't worry, this world doesn't have Red Porcelain; you are all a bunch of liars. Once Master Deng comes out, I can directly deal with all of you!"
"That Red Porcelain is worth one billion!"
Boss Tang couldn't help but say.
"Nonsense, if it was worth one billion, would you have given it to Yang Tian? I remember, this porcelain was given by you to Yang Tian!"
Zhang Li said coldly.
"This..."
Boss Tang was momentarily speechless.
"Just rubbish, copper-plated rubbish, worth one billion? Ridiculous!"
Zhang Li scoffed sarcastically.
"Zhang Li, are you scared?"
Wang Ying laughed.
"Scared? Scared of what?"
Zhang Li laughed coldly.
"You're scared that Red Porcelain is really valuable, then it's your dereliction!"
Wang Ying said.
"Am I afraid of you?" Zhang Li was annoyed and directly cursed, pointing at Wang Ying's nose, "Wang Ying, when have I ever been afraid of you during our college days? Even if you're a rich second-generation, a thousand-gold daughter, I've beaten you in every way, coming from a poor family but relying on my skills to get here, unlike you, a vase, who can still become the president of a group..."
Smack!
Zhang Li hadn't finished speaking when Yang Tian slapped her.
Zhang Li covered her face, staring fiercely at Yang Tian, "You actually hit me?"
"You insulted my wife, naturally I'll hit you!"
Yang Tian laughed gleefully.
"Your wife?"
Zhang Li caught his words, her eyes sizing up between Yang Tian and Wang Ying.
"That's right, your classmate Wang Ying is my wife..."
Yang Tian wrapped his arm around Wang Ying's waist.
"Scoundrel, get away from me!"
Wang Ying quickly pushed Yang Tian aside.
"President Wang, your enemy is here, won't you let me cooperate with you to smack her face hard?"
Yang Tian was a bit speechless.
Wang Ying rolled her eyes, "Zhang Li might be my enemy, but not to the extent that I'd agree with your lecherous ways!"
"President Wang, our relationship is definitely more complicated than just friends, don't you have any feelings for me?"
Yang Tian asked helplessly.
Nearby, Zhang Li coldly watched Wang Ying.
As if sensing Zhang Li's gaze, Wang Ying arrogantly raised her head, "No feelings."
Yang Tian was extremely helpless.
The two had already been together twice, why didn't Wang Ying have any feelings?
Surely Wang Ying was deliberately acting proud!
It seemed he'd have to find time to fiercely teach Wang Ying a lesson in bed.
Beside them, Zhang Li laughed coldly, "Wang Ying, you're still that proud goddess. This Yang Tian is handsome and agile; clearly, he's a Martial Artist. Aren't you even a little moved? Honestly, I'm a bit interested in him..."
Wang Ying's face turned cold, "Zhang Li, this is between Yang Tian and me, it's none of your business! You better not meddle!"
"Hehe..."
Zhang Li laughed eerily.
As Wang Ying's college classmate and nemesis, Zhang Li was very familiar with Wang Ying.
If Wang Ying says she's not interested in something but won't allow others to interfere, it means she's very interested.
Like now.
Wang Ying says she has no feelings for Yang Tian but won't allow Zhang Li to meddle.
Which means Wang Ying cares a lot about Yang Tian.
This was Zhang Li's understanding of Wang Ying.
Looking at Yang Tian's handsome and charming face, a flash of brilliance appeared in Zhang Li's eyes as a thought emerged.
"Zhang Li, why are you staring at Yang Tian like that?"
Wang Ying shouted coldly at Zhang Li.
"Nothing..."
Zhang Li shook her head without saying more, checking her watch, estimating the appraisal time for Master Deng.
"Zhang Li, you won't be a manager for long!"
Wang Ying said coldly.
Zhang Li laughed coldly, "Don't worry, Wang Ying, you all will be dealt with soon! Because this Red Porcelain isn't antique, it's modern industrial junk. Rest assured, I'll call the police now, and when the time comes, I'll arrest you for compensating for our losses!"
With that, Zhang Li pulled out her phone, ready to call the police.
But at this moment, Master Deng came out of the appraisal room, "Manager Zhang, you'd better not call the police because if you do, the people being arrested will be you, since this Red Porcelain is worth at least one and a half billion."
"What? One and a half billion..."
At that moment, Zhang Li's face changed, and her phone fell to the ground with a thud...