Early the next morning, I went to the entrance of the hall as usual.
Unexpectedly, before the door opened, Tao Ronghua and the new headmaster were standing at my door.
"Mr. Tao, what brought you here?"
I pretended that nothing happened and took the initiative to chat with me with a smile on my face.
What else could he do for? Isn't it the Han sword?
"I feel like you're doing a good job in business, so I'll come and observe."
Tao Ronghua smiled and said, "Listen to my new headmaster, did you come to my hall to get Buddhist scriptures before?"
"Yes, Tao Rong has a great reputation. As a junior, I naturally have to learn from him."
I followed Tao Ronghua to "do Tai Chi" and waited for him to get to the point, "Mr. Tao, please!"
After opening the store, Chen Cheng went to the front desk and got busy.
I took Tao Ronghua up to the second floor.
"You go and study, go ahead."
After Tao Ronghua dismissed his men, he sat alone at the table with me.
"This is soundproof glass, you can't hear anything from below."
I showed a disgusted expression, and Tao Ronghua also "revealed his true colors" and said, "If you have something to do, just tell me."
"Boss Shen, you stole my things."
"This is a big taboo. Are you going to stop talking about it?"
Although Tao Ronghua's voice was gentle, there was a "blade on the edge" in his tone, as if he was about to pierce my heart with thousands of arrows in the next second.
"Mr. Tao, you actually plan to buy something after taking it for punishment. Doesn't your Tangtou also plan to open it?"
I didn't give in at all and said coldly, "To say the least, if you let people steal my paintings, you have also committed a big taboo!"
"Which eye did you see it with? Where's the evidence?"
Tao Ronghua rejected it directly and said harshly, "Our things are all from legitimate sources. If you want to say that I stole it, then provide evidence!"
"Okay, where's your evidence?"
"Which of your eyes saw me stealing your stuff?"
I followed suit and fought back directly.
"I have surveillance and saw you stealing things!"
"For such an important cargo, do you think about whether I will install surveillance cameras?"
Tao Ronghua showed his fierce look, "Do you think you'll be done with just deceiving a security guard?"
"sharp."
I nodded slightly, deliberately took two steps back, and extended my thumb, "Mr. Tao is indeed a cunning person."
"Return the things to me, and I won't hold you accountable."
Tao Ronghua took a deep breath, put away his anger and spoke slowly, "I won't make things difficult for you in the subsequent tests. Let's put it this way, I will take charge of your subsequent qualification tests."
"Then you have to return my things to me."
"Tang Yin's authentic work is not a particularly precious thing."
I said, going to the side and pouring a cup of tea, "Mr. Tao, you don't have to get into trouble with me over this thing, do you?"
"Don't you know how to write "excessive?"
Tao Ronghua became angry when he heard what I said, "If you have the guts, I will expose your theft right now and turn your home upside down!"
"Mr. Tao, stay."
Tao Ronghua stood up and left but I interrupted him, "I'm afraid this isn't a good thing for you either."
"I'm just a young man. If I steal something, I'll be sentenced. At worst, I won't join this circle."
I calmly said, "Smuggling is a serious crime, not to mention the Han sword, which has been banned from trading. I can stop being involved in the antique circle, can you?"
I pretended to be barefoot and not afraid of wearing shoes, and I was sure that he would not dare to die with me!
Tao Ronghua fell into deep thought.
He returned to his seat and sat down.
"Drink some tea and calm down."
I said and made Tao Ronghua a cup of tea.
"Okay, I'll pay you back the painting, and you have to pay me back the sword. We owe nothing to each other."
This was what I was waiting for, and I immediately said, "I will set the time and place and deliver the goods at the same time."
But what he said is that the two don't owe each other, but it's true that some weasels are paying New Year's greetings to the chickens.
I have never settled the matter with him before, regardless of human life, blowing up ships and stealing goods!
"Okay, you've decided, just tell me."
Tao Ronghua said, putting down a business card, "Call me directly."
As he spoke, he opened the glass door and beckoned his men to leave.
Before leaving, I caught a glimpse of Tao Ronghua's face turned crooked with anger.
"What did you talk about?"
Seeing Tao Ronghua leaving, Chen Cheng immediately ran up.
"I made an exchange with him. He gave me paintings and I gave him swords."
I said and briefly told Chen Cheng the process of the conversation.
"Huh? Are you going to give it back again?"
Chen Cheng's eyes were a little disappointed, as if something he had worked so hard for was suddenly gone.
"Otherwise, as long as the cultural relics management office finds this thing, the sale and purchase will be punished. If you have it at home, you will have to hand it over."
I said and patted Chen Cheng on the shoulder, "At least those two paintings are back."
At this time, I looked at the plain appearance downstairs and fell into deep thought.
Although antiques are popular in Hezhou, they are not as popular as those in the capital.
According to the traditional method, if you open a court here, unless you have a background, you will lose money.
Uncle Qi has other businesses that can support the antique street, and Tao Ronghua can make extra money by doing smuggling business, or he can do business at a loss.
I can not.
Isn't this a situation, waiting for me to break it?
"Chen Cheng, come with me for a delivery tomorrow."
I was thoughtful and suddenly spoke.
"Are you leaving again? There are enough things in the warehouse."
As Chen Cheng said this, I saw a man coming downstairs with a big bag.
Someone sent money - the old boss of Ronghua Antiques.
"Boss Shen, here is the money, a total of 300,000, let's count it."
As he spoke, he threw the all-black bag to the ground, contempt written on his face.
"You've already been kicked out, and you still look so arrogant?"
I walked downstairs and said, handing the purse to Lu Yunchuan for counting.
"Boss Shen, Boss Shen, you still don't understand that your little fights are of no use to us."
The disdainful smile of the old boss made me a little annoyed, "I just don't work in the antiques business, but I am still Mr. Tao's subordinate! Mr. Tao asked me to say something, and the time and place should be determined quickly, otherwise, he has many ways to talk to you. I can’t survive here!”
After that, he walked out of the store in a big way.
Chen Cheng couldn't help it anymore.
This time, I didn't stop her.
She picked up the broom beside her and beat the old boss.
"Chen Cheng, stop fighting."
Seeing Chen Cheng almost get killed, I asked her to stop.
"You! You let your dog beat me?"
"I will tell Mr. Tao! Just wait!"
Obviously, the old boss of Ronghua Antiques was no match for Chen Cheng. He covered his stomach with one hand and pointed at me with the other.
"Then you also help me bring a message to Mr. Tao."
I spoke slowly, "Mr. Tao's dog is disobedient and has a very bad attitude about admitting his mistakes. I asked my friend to teach him a lesson. I hope his dog can correct its attitude!"
"you!"
"Go away yet!"
Under Chen Cheng's fierce voice, the old boss of Ronghua Antiques rolled away and crawled away.
"Why didn't you stop me this time?"
After calming down, Chen Cheng asked slowly, "You have been stopping me before..."
"It depends on the situation. It's enough for you to vent your anger by beating this villain."
I sighed and gently touched Chen Cheng's cheek.
