Chapter 84 - 84 84 Credit

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84: Chapter 84 Credit 84: Chapter 84 Credit “Sir, please say that again,” the male sales associate was shocked by Ye Shikai’s words, his face revealing a hint of dissatisfaction. This kid was clearly here to cause trouble. “This jade bracelet is fake,” Ye Shikai said word by word, his tone brimming with absolute certainty. It wasn’t just his tone; Ye Shikai was convinced from the bottom of his heart. He had attended many conferences on the appraisal of jade, jewelry, and antiques. As for appraisal, he was an expert. Plus, as a cultivator, his eyesight was beyond compare to ordinary people’s. If he chose to, he could even see the minute impurities within the jade. “Sir, you need to be responsible for what you say. Our store has always been known for treating everyone fairly, and we have the largest scale in all of Yanjing. How could we possibly sell fake goods?” The male sales associate was getting angry. He had sold countless jade and jewelry pieces, and there had never been a case of counterfeit goods. This man suddenly claiming the item was fake seemed more like deliberate defamation. However, he didn’t lash out directly, maintaining the decorum expected of an employee, as cursing would damage his image. Ye Shikai sneered. The jade bracelet wasn’t entirely fake, but it certainly wasn’t the high-quality jade the female sales associate had claimed. It was just an ordinary piece of jade. As for the craftsmanship, it was mediocre at best. It looked fine at a glance, but upon closer inspection, it was flawed. This bracelet was worth at most a few thousand yuan, nowhere near the astronomical price of 350,000 yuan. “Yes, please don’t talk nonsense, or we’ll sue you for defamation,” the previously mentioned female sales associate said agitatedly. She saw the customer hesitating; if she could say a few more words, there was a great chance the customer would make the purchase, and she would then receive a handsome commission. But Ye Shikai’s disruption might ruin it all. Most crucially, she didn’t believe the bracelets her store sold were fake. Several staff members started arguing with Ye Shikai, and with the store’s reputation being consistently good, some bystanders also began to think Ye Shikai was spouting nonsense. After all, there were many who maliciously attacked their competitors these days. It was entirely possible that this man was no different. “Sir, please present your evidence, or apologize to us,” a sales associate said. “Yeah, show us the evidence.” “Quick, bring out the evidence, or apologize.” The staff members took turns speaking. For a moment, Ye Shikai found himself being pointed at by a thousand fingers. “Everyone, please be quiet,” Ye Shikai called out loudly, and the people around him gradually quieted down, curious as to how Ye Shikai would defend himself. “I’m not here to cause trouble. Since I said it’s fake, it’s certain that I have evidence,” Ye Shikai said aloud. After hearing this, the crowd began to stir, as Ye Shikai didn’t seem like a liar; otherwise, how could he present evidence? “Alright, show us your evidence,” the female sales associate said, challenging Ye Shikai. “Fine. You said earlier that this bracelet was made from high-quality jade, right?” Ye Shikai asked, unfazed by the sales associate’s accusation. “That’s right,” the female sales associate said assertively. “What if it’s fake?, ” Ye Shikai asked with a crafty smile. Since he was about to expose the truth on the spot, it was essential to set the terms for the punishment first, in case the other party would try to back out. “As per the store’s policy, a fake is compensated with ten times its value.” At this moment, a hearty voice rang out from behind the crowd, who all turned to look towards the source of the sound. An elderly man dressed in a black mandarin jacket stepped forward, with black cloth shoes and white socks, looking very traditional. Despite the many wrinkles on the old man’s face, his voice remained robust. Ye Shikai observed his footsteps — firm and decisive. Although an elder, he surely maintained a strong constitution. “Young man, I am the owner of this shop, my surname is Shi, given name Chengyu.” As the old man arrived, all the employees showed a respectful demeanor, clearly indicating that this elder was highly esteemed here. “Mr. Shi, hello.” Ye Shikai greeted the old man politely and extended his right hand for a handshake. “Young man, are you saying there are fakes in our shop?” The elder did not show the same anxiousness as the previous female shop assistant. He seemed very calm, as if he was inquiring about something trivial. “Yes, it’s this item.” The elder’s composure surprised Ye Shikai, who reflected that the man’s experience allowed him to maintain a different mindset from others. Ye Shikai pointed to the jade bracelet on the table and told the elder. “Here, let me have a look.” The elder instructed an employee, who immediately handed the jade bracelet over with utmost respect. Ye Shikai could tell that their reverence came not from status, but from genuine esteem. The elder took the bracelet, donned a pair of reading glasses, and examined it closely. The onlookers were intrigued and tried to see for themselves. The elder took out a magnifying glass, looked at the lines of the bracelet contemplatively, and after several minutes, he turned the bracelet towards the sunlight for a careful examination. After about fifteen minutes, he put away the magnifying glass, placed the bracelet on the table, and sighed deeply, looking somewhat weary. “President, how is it? Is it a fake?” An employee stepped forward to support the elder, asking anxiously as the surrounding crowd looked on with curiosity. Among them, Ye Shikai was the calmest; he had already ascertained the authenticity and wondered if the elder had too. The elder heaved a sigh and spoke slowly but firmly, “Wang, go get the money and compensate them, this jade bracelet is a fake.” As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was stunned. The crowd began to murmur, and the most shocked person was the female shop assistant from before, her mouth agape wide enough to fit an egg. “President, is it truly a fake?” Another employee stepped up to ask, with disbelief etched on his face. “Indeed, it is a fake; this gentleman is correct.” The elder pointed to Ye Shikai, then walked over to the female customer from before, and amidst the watchful eyes of the public, he bowed deeply. “Miss, we apologize for this faux pas. This is a counterfeit item, and we will compensate you as promised. Please rest assured.” The elder’s words were firm. The female customer, still shocked to learn of the fake, was somewhat at a loss upon seeing the elder’s gesture. “It’s okay... If compensation is to be given, please give it to that gentleman.” The woman, embarrassed under the gaze of the crowd, pointed to Ye Shikai. Her remark was logical; if not for Ye Shikai’s identification of the fake, everyone might still be in the dark. The elder approached Ye Shikai, his face revealing a gratified expression, “Young man, with just a few glances you distinguished the real from the fake, I admire you.” Ye Shikai responded cheerfully, “Mr. Shi admits his fault with integrity, his promise is as good as gold, and that is truly admirable.” Ye Shikai had not expected the elder to openly admit the truth without concealing it from the public, and to adhere to the policy of tenfold compensation. In today’s society, such conduct is extremely rare, especially considering that amounted to a compensation of three and a half million yuan. The elder chuckled, saying to Ye Shikai, “Ha ha, I have been in business for decades, and my trade relies on these two words: credibility. In all these years, I have never sold a fake, and today is an unprecedented occurrence. Although I do not know how this counterfeit appeared, since the rule is in place, we cannot violate it. A mere three and a half million yuan is lighter than a feather, but the word ‘credibility’ weighs heavier than Mount Tai.”

Chapter 84 - 84 84 Credit

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