Chapter 460 Open Your Eyes
Xia Yan was immensely pleased at this moment, believing he had found evidence and an opportunity to expose Chen Yang's true colors.
When Chen Yang had berated him earlier, Xia Yan had felt both ashamed and furious.
Indeed, Xia Yan had colluded with many people on the ship, and he knew Captain Tardor personally.
Tardor had approached Xia Yan earlier, asking him to trick Lin Xichen into buying some items on the ship.
The sellers of those antiques were actually staff members of the "Sleepless Night" cruise ship.
However, Chen Yang had exposed this matter directly.
Not only did Xia Yan fail to complete his task and receive his commission, but he also incurred Lin Xichen's resentment, and even risked being hunted by Lin Xichen's father and unable to return home.
Now, Xia Yan discovered that Chen Yang, this scoundrel, was also a con artist, a disgusting black intermediary. Since that was the case, Xia Yan certainly wouldn't let this opportunity pass.
He intended to atone for his mistakes by exposing Chen Yang, at least to make Lin Xichen less resentful of him.
Xia Yan burst into laughter. He looked at Chen Yang and said loudly, "Kid, you swindled Miss Lin out of money for those items earlier. While it was a bit black-hearted, at least the things you bought were genuine. But this time, your conscience has been completely devoured by dogs! You actually made Miss Lin spend five hundred million yuan to buy a wooden box worth barely over ten million. You deserve to die."
Xia Yan's voice was loud, and people nearby, hearing the commotion, gathered around to watch.
When they heard Xia Yan claim it was an antique worth five hundred million, the crowd became even more interested.
Soon, the area was packed with hundreds of onlookers, three layers deep.
Lin Xichen frowned. She glanced at Chen Yang, then at Xia Yan. Chen Yang remained calm, appearing to be telling the truth.
Furthermore, Chen Yang had been introduced to her by Lin Yueyu, and Lin Xichen had immense faith in Lin Yueyu.
Lin Xichen immediately turned to Xia Yan and retorted angrily, "What evidence do you have that Chen Yang deliberately cheated me? Since this wooden box is from the Spring and Autumn Warring States period, and it's so miraculous, and it's a treasure of the Zhang family, five hundred million is not expensive at all. I want to buy it."
Xia Yan heard this, smiled, and then took out his phone, saying, "Miss, to convince you and to completely reveal the true face of this scoundrel Chen Yang, I'll show you a picture. Fortunately, I saved this news before."
As he spoke, Xia Yan tapped on his phone, scrolled a couple of times, then held it out and waved it at Lin Xichen.
Then Xia Yan raised his phone higher and waved it at the surrounding crowd, saying, "Everyone can take a look. My phone has a news report from this March. At an auction, a Nanmu box from the Spring and Autumn Warring States period was sold for eleven million three hundred thousand. This happened just three months ago."
"And now, a similar Nanmu box, also from the Spring and Autumn Warring States period. Of course, it's not confirmed if this Nanmu box is a genuine antique. Even if it is, it's only worth over ten million! Now... Miss Lin, do you believe me?"
"I told you, Chen Yang is here to swindle your money. Think about what he does. He's a nanny, a makeup artist, a low-class servant. How could such a person understand antiques? How could he understand art? You actually believed his words."
Lin Xichen looked at the news report, her face turning pale. She then turned to look at Chen Yang.
Chen Yang stroked his chin and said to Lin Xichen, "Don't pay attention to him. Although his news report is true, as I said, this box is not just an antique, but also a treasure of the Yin-Yang school's heritage. Just buy it with confidence, I guarantee you won't lose money."
Lin Xichen hesitated at this point.
Chen Yang glanced at Lin Xichen's expression and chuckled, saying, "Alright, if you don't believe me, then forget it. My task is complete, I'll go back and rest."
Chen Yang turned to leave.
Lin Xichen was startled, then she quickly grabbed Chen Yang's arm and said repeatedly, "Don't rush, don't rush, I'll buy it. Although I don't know you well, you were introduced by Sister Lin, and I trust her."
Then Lin Xichen directly handed over her card and said, "Sir, I want this Nanmu box."
The middle-aged man who specialized in disguise smiled at the corner of his mouth, then looked up at Chen Yang and said, "Little brother, your eye for things is indeed sharp. Alright, I'll sell it to you."
Shi Qianmian quickly swiped the card to complete the transaction, then respectfully placed the Nanmu box into Lin Xichen's hands.
Shi Qianmian said, "Miss, although I don't show my true face to people, I rarely lie. Please keep this item safe. Even if you don't want it anymore, if you take it back to the Zhang family, they will surely reward you handsomely, definitely more than five hundred million. So, you've made a huge profit from this deal."
After speaking, Shi Qianmian pulled his hat down, covering his face, and turned to leave.
Chen Yang glanced at Shi Qianmian. He couldn't discern the other person's exact identity, but the man's strength was considerable, at least above the Grandmaster realm, and possibly even at the Great Grandmaster level.
There were only a few dozen people in the entire world who could reach the Great Grandmaster level, and each of them was a world-shattering existence.
This middle-aged man could steal a treasure from the Zhang family's Treasure Pavilion and conceal his aura so effectively that Chen Yang could barely detect his strength. He was likely just below Chen Yang's own power.
Chen Yang said to Lin Xichen, "Let's go. We've spent most of the money now, let's head back."
Lin Xichen hugged the Nanmu box and murmured to herself, "This box is indeed quite beautiful, and it feels like an antique, but five hundred million still seems too expensive."
Beside them, Xia Yan stamped his foot and said furiously to Lin Xichen, "Miss Lin, why don't you believe me? This box for five hundred million, hahaha, it's hilarious."
"Let alone five hundred million, if it's worth fifty million, I'll kowtow to you right here and apologize, and compensate you five hundred million."
The surrounding people also started discussing.
"Women, always impulsive and foolish. That Lin Xichen actually believed a makeup artist's words, how ridiculous."
"The antique world is full of hidden depths, and there are gangs colluding everywhere to sell fakes and trick rich targets. Clearly, that young lady has been fooled."
"Pitiable, pitiable. She's been cheated and is still helping them count the money!"
The crowd burst into laughter, mocking and jeering.
Even the bodyguards, A Hei and Mi Bai, frowned at this point.
They stepped forward from left and right, casting hostile glances at Chen Yang. Then, both of them moved forward simultaneously, sandwiching Chen Yang between them.
A Hei said, "Miss, this box should not be bought. Although the owner doesn't care about money, five hundred million is a lot for him. We hope you will reconsider! Also, this good-for-nothing Chen Yang, we will break his legs and throw him into the sea."
Xia Yan, hearing this, burst into a "Hahaha" of wild laughter. He gave a thumbs-up and nodded at the bodyguards, A Hei and Mi Bai.
Then, Xia Yan said triumphantly to Chen Yang, "You little bastard, do you still dare to deceive Miss Lin now? Do you dare to black-heartedly cheat Miss Lin out of five hundred million?"
The surrounding people also shook their heads, looking at Chen Yang with mockery and disdain.
At this moment, Lin Xichen was completely bewildered. She turned to stare at Chen Yang, her eyes filled with disappointment and anger.
Seeing this, Chen Yang sighed. He took the Dragon Blood Nanmu box from Lin Xichen's hand and said, "Alright, I originally didn't want to open this box here, but seeing how ignorant you all are, I will open your eyes and show you what a true treasure is."