Chapter 80 Murong Meng
Hearing this voice, everyone's gaze involuntarily shifted over.
Chen Xuan's brow furrowed, and he also looked over.
On the imitation antique staircase made of pear wood, a charming woman in a light blue long dress, with jet-black hair, rosy lips, white teeth, and a face like a bright moon, slowly walked down from the second floor.
Upon seeing this woman, Zhou Tiancheng's enraged expression instantly vanished, replaced by a look of adoration. He excitedly squeezed Chen Xuan's arm and exclaimed, "It's Murong Meng! It's Murong Meng!"
Chen Xuan found the woman somewhat familiar but couldn't recall where he had seen her.
He couldn't help but ask, "Who is this woman?"
Zhou Tiancheng managed to control his emotions and said with a hint of disdain, "Brother-in-law, you don't even know this? She's the superstar Murong Meng. She debuted at sixteen and became a big star overnight. However, she later withdrew from the entertainment industry to take over the family business."
Chen Xuan hadn't heard of her.
"Oh, right, she has another identity that you've definitely heard of: the auctioneer for Tianyuan Auction House! It's said she's also a very skilled antique appraiser. Even the old scholars at Liuhezhai are no match for her discerning eye. She's known as the number one beauty appraiser in Jiangzhou!"
Chen Xuan's eyes lit up. He immediately remembered. Wasn't this the auctioneer who had auctioned the Tengshe Grass at Tianyuan Auction House every day!
He never expected this auctioneer to have such a great reputation.
But why did she say she would help them appraise the items?
He couldn't help but look up at Murong Meng again, only to see that Murong Meng was looking at him.
Could it be because of him?
But upon further thought, Chen Xuan didn't have much interaction with Murong Meng, so he figured he was mistaken.
"Miss Murong, aren't you upstairs looking at the ancient paintings? Why have you come down?"
At this moment, Song Bo quickly stepped forward, smiling awkwardly and with great respect.
Clearly, this Murong Meng was the guest Song Bo had been entertaining upstairs.
Not only was Murong Meng the number one beauty appraiser in Tianhai City, but she also had the backing of Tianyuan Auction House, possessing considerable influence and immense popularity.
Liuhezhai itself manufactured a large number of fake antiques. If Murong Meng exposed the fake antiques, it would inevitably have a terrible impact on Liuhezhai. He not only didn't want to offend her but also wanted to curry favor with her.
"It's nothing. I heard it was rather noisy upstairs, so I came down to take a look," Murong Meng said with a gentle smile.
Song Bo quickly replied, "Miss Murong, please excuse the disturbance. It's our oversight in hospitality. Please wait a moment, and I'll accompany you upstairs after I finish dealing with this."
Murong Meng said with a faint smile, "Since I'm down here, I'll help with the appraisal to avoid any gossip."
Song Bo said awkwardly, "Miss Murong, these are just some insignificant trinkets; they wouldn't catch your discerning eye."
Murong Meng glanced at Song Bo, and Song Bo had no choice but to fall silent.
At this time, Murong Meng descended the stairs and went straight to the counter, picking up the items Zhou Tiancheng had brought over one by one to appraise.
A moment later, Murong Meng put down a jade pendant she was holding.
Zhou Tiancheng said with a stern face, "If Murong Meng also says these antiques are real, I'll unfollow her Weibo from now on."
Chen Xuan pondered for a moment and then said, "I think she'll tell the truth."
"Oh?"
Zhou Tiancheng looked at Chen Xuan in surprise, his voice filled with anticipation, "I hope my goddess tells the truth."
Song Bo sidled up and quickly asked, "Miss Murong, are these items all genuine?"
He said this hoping Murong Meng would give him some face.
Murong Meng glanced at Song Bo with a half-smile and said with a faint smile, "I can guarantee that not a single one of these items is... real!"
As soon as she spoke, the entire hall fell silent.
Song Bo was completely stunned.
He could never have imagined why Murong Meng, who had always maintained a peaceful relationship with Liuhezhai, would suddenly expose him.
The most excited was undoubtedly Zhou Tiancheng. His idol not only didn't lie but also helped him expose Liuhezhai.
At the same time, he also looked at Chen Xuan in surprise, wondering how Chen Xuan had guessed this outcome.
Chen Xuan looked at Murong Meng curiously and remained silent.
Song Bo was shocked and anxious.
Murong Meng was the number one appraiser in Jiangzhou and had extremely high popularity. If this matter truly spread, Liuhezhai would be finished in Jiangzhou!
He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and quickly said, "Miss Murong, perhaps you made a mistake? Would you like to take another look?"
Before Murong Meng could speak, a massive fist slammed directly into Song Bo's face.
"Take a look at your head!"
Song Bo staggered back several steps and crashed into the counter with a thud, stopping him. He winced in pain, then felt a coolness on his nose.
He touched his nose, and finding his hand covered in blood, Song Bo's expression immediately darkened. He pointed at Zhou Tiancheng's nose and cursed, "You dare to hit me? I think you're courting death!"
"I hit you, you scumbag!"
Zhou Tiancheng stepped forward, ready to beat up Song Bo.
Song Bo, being weaker than Zhou Tiancheng, cried out in fear upon seeing this, "Someone, take him down."
At this moment, several bodyguards in black rushed in from outside and lunged towards Zhou Tiancheng.
"Brother-in-law, help!" Zhou Tiancheng shouted at Chen Xuan.
Chen Xuan took a step forward, quickly intercepted the black-clad bodyguards, and subdued them in a few swift moves.
Song Bo looked at Chen Xuan in astonishment.
Zhou Tiancheng showed a triumphant look, sneered, and walked towards Song Bo step by step, "My brother-in-law is very capable, what are your bodyguards compared to him?"
"Young Master Zhou, I know I was wrong, I know I was wrong! Please forgive me, I'll never dare to do it again. I'll compensate you, I'll compensate you! Ten times the value for fakes!"
Song Bo immediately knelt before Zhou Tiancheng, desperately begging for mercy.
"Do you think I, Young Master Zhou, lack money?"
Zhou Tiancheng directly swung his fist and charged forward again.
Inside Liuhezhai, a sound like a pig being slaughtered erupted!
The people from Liuhezhai wanted to intervene, but having witnessed Chen Xuan's skills, none dared to move. They could only watch as Song Bo was beaten.
After a while, Chen Xuan said indifferently, "Hey, Zhou Tiancheng, don't beat him to death. I still have something to ask him."
Riding on Song Bo's neck and beating him vigorously, Zhou Tiancheng heard this and slowly stood up. He looked down at the lying Song Bo with disdain and said, "On account of my brother-in-law, I'll spare your life."
Feeling unwilling, he fiercely stomped on Song Bo's face a few more times, cursing, "You dared to cheat me! You dared to cheat my brother! You dared to sell fakes!"
Then, Zhou Tiancheng stood up, brushed the dirt off his clothes, and said to Chen Xuan, "Brother-in-law, you can ask."
Chen Xuan walked over and squatted down in front of Song Bo.
Seeing Chen Xuan's face, Song Bo flinched, shrinking his neck, and tremblingly asked, "What do you want to do?"
Chen Xuan smiled and said, "I plan to make a deal with you. You should be very interested."
Song Bo sensed Chen Xuan's smile, which made him feel somewhat afraid, but he still asked softly, "Tell me."
"I'll ask you one question. As long as you answer truthfully, we'll consider what just happened as if it never happened," Chen Xuan asked.
Zhou Tiancheng opened his mouth, wanting to object, but he knew that without Chen Xuan, he wouldn't have gotten justice.
Song Bo, without hesitation, blurted out, "Okay!"
If this matter spread, whether Liuhezhai would be finished or not, he didn't know, but he himself would be finished.
Chen Xuan took out the string of Jade Divine Heavenly Beads and asked, "I ask you, was it your backer, the Yu family, who had people find a way to send this string of Heavenly Beads to Su Yunxi?"
Upon seeing the string of Jade Divine Heavenly Beads in Chen Xuan's hand, Song Bo looked as if he had seen a ghost. His hands and feet instantly turned cold, and his face became ashen.