344: The Cat Substitutes for the Prince

There was no conversation along the way. Su Yue returned to Tao Qingbai's villa as quickly as possible.

Just like before, there was no one at the entrance.

Su Yue used his fingerprint to enter the villa and couldn't help but call out, "Master, I'm back."

Tao Qingbai heard Su Yue's voice and only then came down from upstairs, his face full of surprise: "It's not right for you to come back at this time."

As his apprentice, Tao Qingbai knew Su Yue very well. He believed Su Yue must have something going on coming back now.

Tao Qingbai walked into the kitchen and washed his hands: "Have those people from the entertainment industry been dealt with properly? I don't want to see them."

Su Yue looked at Tao Qingbai mentioning people from the entertainment industry and pondered for a bit: "I guarantee no one will come over for a short time."

He knew there were many people from the entertainment industry in the venue, which is why he dared to say that.

As for the future, Su Yue had already returned to Yuantu Investment Company. He didn't care what methods Tao Qingbai used to deal with these people.

Since the matter was quite urgent, Su Yue couldn't help but walk towards the room: "Can I borrow two pieces of ceramics? I'll put them in my office to look at."

When Tao Qingbai heard that Su Yue needed the ceramics he made, his face was full of surprise: "When did you start liking ceramics?"

Although he said that, he still chose two ceramic vases with excellent quality from among the ceramics and placed them in front of Su Yue: "Just these two. Placed behind you, they will definitely be a masterpiece."

Su Yue looked at Tao Qingbai placing the ceramic vases in front of him, his face full of a sheepish smile: "There are still some things at the company, so I won't stay long."

Speaking of this, Su Yue hurriedly took the two ceramic vases and left the room.

As soon as he left the villa, Tao Qingbai couldn't help but pull open the curtains, a smile appearing on his face: "Do you really think I don't know what you're going to do?"

As Su Yue's Master, as soon as he arrived at the villa, Tao Qingbai thought of the news on television.

Combining the two matters, Tao Qingbai immediately thought of everything.

It was just that he had always been indifferent to fame and fortune and didn't like to meddle in others' business.

As long as Su Yue didn't do anything too excessive, he could pretend he didn't know anything.

Meanwhile, Su Yue had already set off on the road back to Muxin Hotel.

To ensure the order of the hotel auction, Su Yue called Mu Ruguang.

Since Mu Ruguang had placed all his hopes on Su Yue, he answered the phone immediately: "General Manager Su, when are you coming back? We can't hold on any longer."

The previous auction items had already finished an hour ago, but the grand finale item had not been brought out, leaving them with no confidence at all.

Su Yue listened to Mu Ruguang's slightly anxious voice and laughed heartily: "No need to worry, I have my plan. I'll be back in half an hour."

He didn't teach Mu Ruguang how to delay time; he felt that the Boss of Muxin Hotel shouldn't lack even this little bit of ability.

When Mu Ruguang saw the call end, his face full of helplessness, he glanced in the direction of the Secretary: "Tell the auctioneer to verify the funds now and have them prepare for the grand finale auction."

The Secretary heard that Mu Ruguang had truly placed his hopes on Su Yue, took a deep breath, and bravely walked out.

Anyway, Yuantu Investment Company and Muxin Hotel were already tied together, meaning they had linked interests.

If something happened to Muxin Hotel, Yuantu Investment Company's plan would also fail.

Soon, the auctioneer came onto the stage, his face full of smiles: "I believe you've all been waiting anxiously, haven't you? The last auction item will be delivered shortly."

As an old fox, Mu Ruguang did not destroy the fake but openly placed it at the auction.

When the people below heard that the grand finale item had been brought out, they all spoke up: "Hurry up and announce the starting price, we don't have time to waste talking to you."

Meanwhile, General Manager Guo below the stage had a face full of coldness: "Did you finally brace yourselves and bring it out? There's no genuine work of Tao Qingbai circulating outside, your hotel can just wait for bankruptcy."

Just at this moment, a staff member walked in front of them with a card reader, as if to verify their assets.

Originally, this step was not in the auction process, but since they needed to delay time, they could only bring this step out.

In just half an hour, the auctioneer glanced in the direction of the private box, as if waiting for Mu Ruguang's decision.

However, Mu Ruguang was slow to make a decision, leaving him completely bewildered, unsure whether he should continue.

Meanwhile, many people below the stage started to jeer: "Hurry up, announce what our starting price is, we don't have time to waste here."

Having no other choice, the auctioneer couldn't help but announce the starting price, officially entering the auction phase.

And now, Su Yue had arrived at the entrance of the private box where Mu Ruguang was, his face full of smiles: "Now, we'll just wait for them to expose themselves."

Those who truly knew the inside story would definitely bid wildly, after all, the value of the ceramic vase is limited.

As long as the price exceeds that of this ceramic vase, I believe that person has a problem.

Mu Ruguang heard that Su Yue had placed the ceramics backstage and immediately took out the walkie-talkie: "Later, take the ceramic vase from backstage for them to verify its authenticity."

The auctioneer heard Mu Ruguang's voice, nodded subtly, and felt confident.

In just ten minutes, the price below the stage had been driven up to an exorbitant amount.

Su Yue folded his arms across his chest and sneered: "It seems Huashi Hotel is determined to make you bankrupt, they even used this method."

According to outside practice, if a fake is discovered, the compensation is at least ten times the price.

And their current price has already exceeded one hundred million. Ten times would be enough to wipe out all of Muxin Hotel's savings.

Mu Ruguang looked at General Manager Guo using such a method, his face ashen: "I want to see how he feels when he gets the real ceramic vase later."

Su Yue ignored Mu Ruguang and instead focused his gaze on General Manager Guo, as if wanting to see if there was anything wrong with the people around him.

Just a small Huashi Hotel shouldn't have such audacity. I believe there must be a lot of backing behind them.

However, General Manager Guo didn't say anything to the people next to him from beginning to end, making it impossible for him to analyze who General Manager Guo's opponent was.

Originally, Su Yue could analyze General Manager Guo's resume with the System, but he felt that using the System on such a small matter was somewhat like using a cannon to kill a mosquito.

Just at this moment, the auctioneer brought down the hammer in his hand: "Alright, congratulations to General Manager Guo of Huashi Hotel for winning this item with a bid of 1.5 billion."

The people around heard General Manager Guo buying a ceramic vase for such a price and all turned their gaze towards him, somewhat not understanding why they did such a thing.

In their eyes, although Tao Qingbai's ceramics were rare, they weren't impossible to obtain.

Spending a full 1.5 billion to get such a product was inevitably somewhat incomprehensible.

Meanwhile, General Manager Guo stood up from his seat and swiped his money for the staff member.

Originally, the transaction was complete, and their auction could proceed to the auction of the next ceramic vase.

Suddenly, General Manager Guo came onto the stage and pointed in the direction of the ceramics: "What you don't know is that the ceramic vase they are auctioning this time is a fake."

As soon as his voice fell, the crowd below the stage immediately started discussing: "A fake? Muxin Hotel wouldn't be that bold, would it?"

They were all somewhat well-known figures in their circles; they simply didn't believe such a thing could happen.

General Manager Guo seemed to have anticipated such a thing happening and sneered: "To be honest, I didn't want to believe it either, but that's how it is."

Speaking of this, he waved to the man sitting beside him, signaling him to bring the appraisal tools onto the stage.

The people below the stage carefully watched the person coming up and immediately identified his identity, exclaiming in surprise: "Isn't that Appraisal Master Liang Hai? I didn't expect him to be here."

"This time, Muxin Hotel is probably going to fall. I heard that Muxin Hotel and Huashi Hotel were originally hotels that were rivals."

Meanwhile, Liang Hai had already come onto the stage and glanced at the people below: "I believe you all know me, so I don't need to introduce myself."

Speaking of this, he couldn't help but walk towards the glass case, as if wanting to appraise the authenticity of the ceramic vases inside the glass case.

However, before he could reach the glass case, Su Yue openly walked onto the balcony and chuckled: "Master, you might have misunderstood what we meant."

General Manager Guo heard Su Yue's voice and subconsciously glanced in the direction of the second floor: "General Manager Su, I know your Yuantu Investment Company is related to Muxin Hotel, but you can't openly cover for them like this, can you?"

As soon as they signed the contract, people outside basically knew that Su Yue had a cooperative relationship with Muxin Hotel.

Now that Su Yue had personally appeared, how could General Manager Guo not know what Su Yue wanted to do?

However, Su Yue didn't take such a matter to heart at all, a smile on his face: "I'm not stopping you from verifying the authenticity, but you've gone in the wrong direction."

General Manager Guo heard Su Yue say this, his brows furrowed slightly, and pointed at the glass case behind: "Could it be that the things you put there are fake? Is that why you won't let us verify them?"

Su Yue watched General Manager Guo eagerly wanting compensation and sneered: "The outside world is so complicated now, we definitely can't openly place the genuine article in front of you."

Afterwards, Su Yue looked back in the direction of Mu Ruguang, as if wanting him to come out and say a few words.

No matter what, the organizer of the auction is Muxin Hotel. For him to take charge here would be like the guest overshadowing the host.

When Mu Ruguang saw Su Yue signaling him to come out, he couldn't help but walk onto the balcony and nodded: "General Manager Su is not wrong. To prevent someone from snatching our ceramic vases, we specifically prepared two fakes for you to see."

Before the people below could respond, Mu Ruguang nodded to the auctioneer: "Bring up the ceramic vase from the back for the Master to appraise."

Until now, General Manager Guo gradually lost his confidence.

He had never thought Muxin Hotel had such a connection. His brows furrowed slightly, and he walked up to Liang Hai: "Didn't you say he wouldn't bring his ceramic vase for auction?"

Liang Hai and Tao Qingbai had a slight connection, so only a few people could verify Tao Qingbai's genuine work.

Liang Hai glanced in General Manager Guo's direction and chuckled: "Don't worry, that old fellow is stubborn and won't bring out his ceramics."

The most crucial point was that Liang Hai felt only he alone could verify the authenticity of the ceramics.

As long as he insisted the ceramics were fake, he believed everyone present would trust him.

Meanwhile, the auctioneer had someone carefully bring out the ceramic vase and placed it in front of them.

Liang Hai watched the ceramic vase being brought in front of him and couldn't help but glance at the people below: "I will appraise it for you on the spot."

Perhaps because he wanted to emphasize his credibility, he couldn't help but mutter: "Tao Qingbai's works all have a watermark."

Speaking of this, he turned the ceramic vase over and aimed his flashlight at the bottom of the vase.

In just a few seconds, a watermark clearly appeared in their view.

When Liang Hai saw the watermark in front of him, his face was full of disbelief. He had never expected Su Yue could get the genuine article.

However, his expression was only surprised for a few seconds before immediately returning to normal. He coughed lightly: "Not bad, the person who made this fake has clearly come into contact with the Master's genuine work and understands the key to the watermark."

Speaking of this, he changed his tone: "But this ceramic vase is particularly poor quality, clearly a forgery, so...."

Before he could announce the result, Su Yue couldn't help but speak: "Master, I have a message here. If you listen to this message before announcing, I can accept your choice."

He saw him come from the upstairs private box onto the stage and placed the message Tao Qingbai had just sent in front of him.

When Liang Hai saw that the number on the phone was Tao Qingbai's, his expression immediately changed.

Don't think Tao Qingbai is uncompetitive; if someone dared to ride on his neck, I believe he could still activate his connections.

By then, Liang Hai would have no path left in the appraisal industry.

Liang Hai glanced at Su Yue, took a deep breath: "I wonder what your relationship is?"

In his eyes, the people who had Tao Qingbai's contact information were few and far between.

Su Yue did not hide his identity and said lightly: "Master and disciple."

With just two words, Liang Hai understood, and looked at the crowd below the stage: "Next, I will announce the authenticity of the ceramic vase."

General Manager Guo didn't know what was happening on the stage, he only knew that Liang Hai was the person he brought.

However, he didn't expect that Su Yue's network was more than just one level deeper than Liang Hai's. Liang Hai wouldn't dare provoke Su Yue.

Liang Hai built up the suspense before finally speaking: "Upon my appraisal, the ceramics are genuine."

As soon as these words were spoken, no one below the stage dared to make a sound.