As soon as Huang Shengtian finished speaking, Elder Li quickly chid in, "Mr. Ye, you haven't looked closely at the Western Zhou jade tiger on the stage. Isn't it a bit early to claim it's a fake?"
Master Zhang also echoed, "Indeed, Mr. Ye, you should be careful with your words. The Huang Family deals in antiques; saying sothing like that could ruin their reputation."
Several other titans of the antique world shared the sa sentint. They've dealt with the Huang Family for decades and are well acquainted with their ways. They know that unless the Huang Family is absolutely confident, they wouldn't present an artifact, especially not at such an important occasion.
At this mont, Ye Tianfan glanced at Huang Shengtian, raised his eyebrows, and said, "Since you're so confident, and with so many titans of the antique world here, would you dare to make a wager with ?"
"What's the wager?"
Ye Tianfan slowly stood up and said, "If this Western Zhou jade tiger is a fake, I want you to give up the Lingbei Trade Zone."
"What if it's genuine?"
"If it's genuine, then the Qin Group will give 50% of its shares to the Huang Family!"
As soon as Ye Tianfan said this, everyone almost simultaneously gasped. Fifty percent of the Qin Group's shares is an imasurable fortune.
Huang Shengtian's face also changed drastically; he hadn't expected Ye Tianfan to propose such a significant wager.
If the Huang Group gets 50% of the Qin Group's shares, it would be enough to beco a top enterprise in Jiangzhou City, becoming the uncontested overlord of the city, with no one able to challenge them!
The temptation is enormous!
So enormous that it's irresistible!
Huang Shengtian's eyes scanned the seven titans of the antique world, then fell on Qin Ruong, and he said, "I wonder if Mr. Ye's words can be trusted? Giving up 50% of the Qin Group's shares is no small matter."
Huang Shengtian clearly didn't quite believe Ye Tianfan. Although he's now Qin Ruong's husband, to the Qin Group, Ye Tianfan is still an outsider. Such a significant decision requires the Qin Family's approval.
"Huang Shengtian, are you doubting my man's words?" Qin Ruong raised her willow brows slightly. Using 50% of the Qin Group's shares as a wager is indeed crazy! When she heard this decision, Qin Ruong's heart skipped a beat. Winning the bet would an reclaiming the Lingbei Trade Zone, but losing the bet would an complete ruin for the Qin Group.
But,
Qin Ruong chose to trust Ye Tianfan!
Even though Qin Ruong was already tense to the max, she couldn't lose face!
She couldn't show fear in front of her enemies!
Qin Ruong knew her attitude determined Ye Tianfan's courage!
Since Ye Tianfan wanted to gamble, she would accompany him without a hint of hesitation, and she couldn't lose montum before the gamble even started.
"With Miss Qin's word, I am relieved," Huang Shengtian showed a cunning smile and cupped his hands towards the seven antique world titans, "I hope you esteed elders will bear witness."
The seven exchanged glances and all nodded solemnly.
"Very well!" Huang Shengtian laughed heartily, gesturing with his hand, "Then please, esteed elders, go up and appraise it."
Huang Shengtian could hardly contain his excitent. He was almost certain that Ye Tianfan had misjudged. The Western Zhou jade tiger had been authenticated by a group of experts from the Huang Family and was undoubtedly genuine!
Moreover, the seven antique world titans were all highly respected and righteous seniors who had long dealings with the Huang Group and could not possibly be bought off by Ye Tianfan.
So this wager was, in Huang Shengtian's mind, a sure win.
The seven antique world titans donned white gloves and ascended the stage one by one to appraise the Western Zhou jade tiger. This ti, all seven appeared very serious, and the appraisal took much longer than usual.
A wager like this is rare; the authenticity of the Western Zhou jade tiger on stage will determine the future business overlord of Jiangzhou!
Even the seven antique world titans felt imnse pressure, knowing their decision could decide the fate of an enterprise.
Half an hour...
An hour...
Two hours...
At this point, considerable appraisal equipnt was already on the stage, and even Master Zhang, proficient in jade and ceramics appraisal, had to resort to various tools, exercising extre caution and not daring to be careless.
After another ten minutes, the seven titans gradually descended from the stage, conferred quietly for a while, and all nodded in agreent.
Finally, Mr. Li, as the representative, stood up and ca before the three,
"Mr. Ye, Miss Qin, Mr. Huang, the seven of us have appraised it and unanimously agree that this Western Zhou jade tiger is undoubtedly genuine, worth at least thirty million."
Huang Shengtian couldn't help but curl his lips in excitent. The unanimous appraisal result from the seven antique world titans was,
Authentic!
Ye Tianfan lost!
The Qin Group lost!
In all of Jiangzhou City, or even across China, these seven antique world titans are highly respected figures, and their appraisal results hold great authority.
"I'll take that 50% share of the Qin Group," Huang Shengtian slightly raised his hand, "Have the secretary and finance departnt co over to arrange the share transfer with the Qin Family."
"Wait!" Ye Tianfan suddenly stood up from his chair and said, "May I go up to take a look at that Western Zhou jade tiger?"
Huang Shengtian narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "What? Mr. Ye, are you questioning the authority of the seven antique titans?"
Ye Tianfan shook his head and laughed, "Everyone makes mistakes, don't they?"
As soon as Ye Tianfan said this, Elder Li's face changed abruptly, and he said solemnly, "Are you saying that all seven of us have made a mistake?"
Elder Li was already full of displeasure. He knew the significance of this appraisal and had specially reminded the others to be extrely cautious before they went on stage.
This ti, they each displayed their prowess in appraisal, showing their best skills.
Master Zhang even had his appraisal equipnt brought from ho to ensure an authoritative and accurate appraisal result.
Now, when Ye Tianfan claid that the seven of them were wrong, how could Elder Li not be angry? The bet between Ye Tianfan and Huang Shengtian was none of his business, but the reputation of the titans of the antique world could not be tarnished here!
"Ye Tianfan, you have the right to question. If you say we made a mistake, feel free to prove it on stage and show where the fake is!"
"Alright! Esteed elders, please watch closely!" Ye Tianfan stepped towards the stage.
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