Zhang Suqin took the ring from Zhang Yiyi and also took out a magnifying glass from her sleeve.
"Mr. Chen said he bought it at a Chow Tai Fook jewelry store, but what I see is a high-quality imitation diamond ring."
This statement made Chen Xingwei's heart race. He knew he couldn't hide it from Zhang Suqin.
"Master Zhang, does Chow Tai Fook sell fake goods?"
"I didn't say that. It's possible this ring wasn't from Chow Tai Fook in the first place."
The conversation between the two left Zhang Dafu's entire family stunned.
Especially Zhang Yiyi, she couldn't accept that Chen Xingwei had given her an imitation ring.
"Cousin-in-law, are you sure? Xingwei spent over a million yuan on this diamond ring. How could it be fake?"
Zhang Suqin sighed. Without showing some real proof, Zhang Yiyi would still hold onto her illusions.
She then took a laser pointer and shone it along the diamond.
"See? There's a crack inside, and the cut on the edge isn't well-polished. This is a diamond ring made from scraps, it's not worth over a million yuan at all."
Zhang Yiyi stared at the crack and was completely dumbfounded.
She held the diamond ring and pressed, "Xingwei, quickly take it back to Chow Tai Fook and get a refund. Don't you have the certificate? Take it back together, they wouldn't dare refuse."
Chen Xingwei's face turned green. He had just said that casually. If he took this piece of junk to Chow Tai Fook for a refund, they would definitely accuse him of fraud.
"Yiyi, let's just forget it. I'll take the loss this time. I'll make it up to you next time, and I'll take you to buy one myself."
Chen Xingwei quickly comforted Zhang Yiyi, secretly hiding the diamond ring in his pocket.
Zhang Yiyi was young and naive, easily deceived.
"Okay, then we'll go together next time."
Zhang Suqin shook her head helplessly. This silly girl was truly innocent and pure.
Originally, Zhang Suqin didn't intend to get involved, but Zhang Ning gave her a look, signaling her to expose Chen Xingwei's lie.
Zhang Suqin pulled Zhang Yiyi aside. "Yiyi, have you ever considered that he might have bought a high-quality imitation from somewhere else?"
"How is that possible? Cousin-in-law, Xingwei isn't that kind of person!"
"Then what you're saying is, you know him very well?"
Zhang Yiyi was immediately speechless. How could she know Chen Xingwei? She was just momentarily blinded by vanity.
And she couldn't accept that a diamond ring worth millions was fake.
"Cousin-in-law, didn't Xingwei say he bought it at Chow Tai Fook? He has the certificate, so how could he have bought it elsewhere?"
"Then let him show the certificate. I'll personally take you to Chow Tai Fook to get a refund."
Zhang Suqin thought that confronting Chow Tai Fook's staff in person would be the best and most convincing evidence.
Zhang Yiyi asked doubtfully, "Cousin-in-law, isn't Chow Tai Fook closed for the holiday too?"
"Yes, they must be on holiday for the New Year. We'll talk about this later."
Chen Xingwei couldn't help but interject, secretly relieved that it was New Year's Eve and Chow Tai Fook was already closed.
After the New Year, Chen Xingwei would buy a real diamond ring from Chow Tai Fook and get a certificate.
As long as he could become a supervisor at Century Trading Company, a million yuan would be easily earned.
Zhang Suqin smiled. Chow Tai Fook might be closed, but with just one word from Su Yang, they would surely come.
"You all sit for a while. I'll go find Su Yang now."
Zhang Suqin leaned over and whispered a few words into Zhang Ning's ear, then quickly went upstairs to find someone.
Hearing that she was going to find Su Yang, Chen Xingwei inexplicably felt a sense of panic.
...
Second floor hall.
Anna had just finished her business and was sitting on the sofa pretending to play with her phone.
"Anna, where is Su Yang?"
"He's in the bathroom. You can just go in!"
Zhang Suqin turned left and right, navigating several corners before reaching the bathroom.
Su Yang was lying in the hot water, soaking. Seeing Zhang Suqin arrive, he stood up.
"Sister Qin, do you want to bathe too?"
"Don't joke. I'm here about your cousin's matter."
Hearing it was about Zhang Yiyi again, Su Yang lost interest.
"Go ahead, is she making more demands?"
"No." Zhang Suqin shook her head. "Chen Xingwei said the diamond ring was bought at Chow Tai Fook. I want you to send someone over to expose his lie."
"Damn it, this kid dares to slander my store. I'll have someone come over right away."
Su Yang picked up his phone and immediately dialed a number.
"Xiao Wang, come to Longpan No. 1 immediately."
"Yes, boss, I'm on my way."
Manager Wang, who was in charge of the Chow Tai Fook jewelry store, dared not delay and rushed over.
"Let's go, I want to see what tricks Chen Xingwei is trying to pull."
Su Yang quickly got dressed and went downstairs.
...
Chen Xingwei was restless. Seeing Su Yang's grim expression, he became even more flustered.
"Yiyi, you'll be having your reunion dinner soon. I'll head home first and won't disturb your gathering."
Zhang Yiyi nodded blankly. Chen Xingwei got up to leave.
"Why the rush to leave? Isn't it you who wants to work at Century Trading Company?"
Su Yang said calmly. Chen Xingwei stopped.
Chen Xingwei gritted his teeth. For this job, he had to go all out.
"Mr. Su is right. I'll sit for a while longer then."
"Where's the ring?"
"I don't know!" Chen Xingwei waved his hand, indicating he didn't know. 138 Reading Network
Zhang Yiyi searched for a while and then realized the diamond ring was gone.
"Cousin, the ring is gone."
Su Yang was too lazy to play along with Chen Xingwei. He used his clairvoyance on him.
At first glance, Chen Xingwei had hidden the fake ring.
"Will you hand it over, or shall I search you?"
Chen Xingwei's face stiffened. After a few moments, he almost touched his clothes.
"Oh, it seems to have fallen into my pocket."
Chen Xingwei had no choice but to take it out as Su Yang stared at him.
Su Yang picked up the diamond ring and examined it again, confirming it was fake.
Every rare mineral has its good and bad qualities, superior products and inferior ones.
Those superior rare minerals are usually selected to make jewelry, with high processing costs and scarcity, hence their high value.
Scraps are the remnants after cleaning and cutting rare minerals. They are of low value and are usually bought by dealers.
"I heard you bought the ring at Chow Tai Fook, is that right?"
"Yes."
"How much did it cost? When did you buy it? Does the salesperson remember who you are?"
Su Yang asked a series of questions, leaving Chen Xingwei speechless.
[It's over, it's over. Why is Su Yang fixated on the ring issue? Does he still resent past events?]
Chen Xingwei secretly cried out in bitterness. After thinking for a while, he planned to make up a story to get through this.
"Mr. Su, I bought this diamond ring for 1.2 million yuan the night before yesterday. As for the female salesperson, I don't remember her name."
"Alright, Manager Li happens to be coming to pay his respects. I'll ask him later why he sold fake goods."
Chen Xingwei nodded. "Yes, I remember Manager Li. He was at the store at the time, but he wasn't the one who served me."
Su Yang smiled. He deliberately mentioned Manager Li, and this fool actually followed suit.
This simple questioning revealed that Chen Xingwei had never been to Chow Tai Fook to buy jewelry.
Just then, a woman hurried in from outside, carrying several large gift boxes.
"Hello, Mr. Su. Is there something you need, Manager Wang?"
Wang Tingting was the newly appointed sales manager of Chow Tai Fook. The previous male manager had already been replaced.
Wang Tingting thought Su Yang was upset that she hadn't managed the business well, so he was calling her over for questioning.
Su Yang pointed at Chen Xingwei. "Xiao Wang, have you seen him before?"
Wang Tingting looked at Chen Xingwei for a moment and shook her head, indicating she had never seen him.