You were made to take the blame and go to jail, but you weren't made a master of both medicine

Suppressing her displeasure, Tian Lina asked, "What exactly do you want?"

"I helped you get rid of Shao Wenzhong tonight, and you haven't thanked me yet!"

"You're really something else. I don't know where your sense of superiority comes from. You don't actually think you've beaten Shao Wenzhong, do you?"

"Of course, I not only won, but I won completely," Qin Ran said with a smile.

Tian Lina was speechless: "Tonight you challenged Shao Wenzhong at the auction, and what happened? You lost face in front of everyone. In terms of strength and wealth, you can't compare to Shao Wenzhong. Do you know what people are saying about you behind your back?"

Qin Ran's face showed a mocking expression.

It seems this woman isn't as clever as he thought.

"The Kusanagi Sword has been missing for nearly nine hundred years. The Japanese have spent hundreds of years searching for it but haven't found it. You don't really think this sword will appear at tonight's auction, do you?"

After Qin Ran finished speaking, he got up and walked towards Tian Lina.

Upon hearing this, Tian Lina's expression immediately changed.

Judging from Qin Ran's words, that sword must be fake.

That means...

"Did you deliberately drive up the price at the auction?"

"What if you don't acknowledge it?" Qin Ran retorted.

Tian Lina bit her lip lightly: "Even if you let Shao Wenzhong spend over 10 billion to buy a fake, it won't do you any good, will it?"

"Hahaha, you don't know me at all. I'm the kind of person who won't do anything without a profit. I've already made an agreement with Hong Quanlei: as long as I raise the price to over 10 billion, I can get a 20% commission."

At this point, Tian Lina completely lost her composure.

Qin Ran was secretly colluding with Hong Quanlei.

That's so mean.

This caused Shao Wenzhong to lose over 10 billion yuan for nothing.

It seems I underestimated Qin Ran.

He is not only very capable, but also has a great business sense.

According to his account, he made over two billion from the auction.

The more Tian Lina thought about it, the more she admired him.

But she remained calm.

She doesn't like to wear her emotions on her sleeve.

"Qin Ran, Shao Wenzhong isn't stupid. He'll have it appraised and find out the Kusanagi Sword is fake. He definitely won't let you off the hook."

"If he wants to settle accounts, he should go to Hong Quanlei. What use is it to come to me?" Qin Ran said, shrugging.

Tian Lina sneered: "Shao Wenzhong can't afford to offend Hong Quanlei, and you've been driving up prices like crazy on the spot, so Shao Wenzhong will definitely hold you accountable for this."

"That doesn't matter. He can contact me anytime he wants. Anyway, I'm not the one who's going to suffer."

"So, you came to me specifically to tell me the truth, hoping to make me look at you in a new light?"

"Of course not. I came to you to tell you that I'm a self-serving person. I helped you tonight, and you have to repay me."

After Qin Ran finished speaking, he pulled Tian Lina directly in front of him.

He wrapped his large arm around Tian Lina's ample waist.

Tian Lina felt a shiver run through her body, and her heart pounded wildly.

"Qin Ran, don't be like this. If you want me to repay you, I can do it in other ways."

"I don't need you to do anything else, I just want you to stay with me tonight."

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Ran kissed her and pushed Tian Lina onto the bed.

Faced with Qin Ran's domineering attitude, Tian Lina was completely powerless to resist.

At first, she resisted slightly.

Ultimately, this resistance turned into submission.

……

next day!

Shaw Properties!

Shao Wenzhong brought over two of the most authoritative experts in ancient artifact appraisal in the southern province.

To be absolutely sure, it's best to have it appraised by someone.

The two experts examined the sword for a long time with magnifying glasses.

They observed carefully and discussed as they went.

After about an hour of research.

Ultimately, they came to a conclusion.

"Chairman Shao, I regret to inform you that this Kusanagi sword is fake."

"What?!" Shao Wenzhong jumped up from his chair and rushed over in a panic. "This sword is fake?"

"I can tell you very clearly that this is not the Kusanagi Sword."

"First, let's examine the materials. The mainstream view is that the main material of the Kusanagi Sword is iron, while another view is that it is a copper alloy containing tin. However, the material of this sword is neither of these two."

"The shape of this sword is very similar to that of the Ama-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi as reported in official documents. Judging from the official photos, this sword is a high-quality replica."

Upon hearing this, Shao Wenzhong felt his mind go completely blank.

He spent over 10 billion yuan, only to find out it was a fake.

Hong Quanlei actually put counterfeit goods up for auction.

If word gets out, isn't he afraid of ruining his own reputation?

Another expert added, "Chairman Qiu, let me tell you another painful truth: the Kusanagi Sword disappeared more than 800 years ago, and no one knows what this sword looks like."

"The official photos are all based on speculation and legend."

"It's obvious that this sword was forged based on the official photos. To put it bluntly, it's a scam to fool the unsuspecting."

These words instantly ignited Shao Wenzhong's anger: "Are you saying I'm a sucker?"

"No, no, no, that's not what I meant. In short, this sword is fake."

The two experts exchanged a glance, both trying to suppress their laughter.

It's unbelievable that some people actually believe that a national treasure lost to the Japanese imperial family for a century will appear at an underground auction in China.

Even more ridiculous is that someone spent over 10 billion to buy it.

This Shao Wenzhong is truly a fool with too much money.

Afterwards, Shao Wenzhong had his assistant send the two experts away.

He simply couldn't swallow this insult.

That's over 10 billion!

But Hong Quanlei is a tough nut to crack; going to settle scores with him would be suicide.

Shao Wenzhong then thought about it again.

Qin Ran kept raising the price at the scene.

If it weren't for Qin Ran, he wouldn't have raised the price to 12 billion.

Looking back now, that bastard did it on purpose.

Shao Wenzhong became increasingly angry the more he thought about it.

Since we can't afford to offend Hong Quanlei, let's settle this score with Qin Ran.

Shao Wenzhong then took out his phone and made a call.

About five minutes later, a man with a buzz cut wearing a suit came in.

"Chairman, you wanted to see me?"

"Help me investigate someone. His name is Qin Ran, he's in his twenties, and he looks like a pretty boy. Find out where he lives, the sooner the better."

"Understood, I'll go investigate right now."

Time flew by and it was already afternoon.

Qin Ran was playing a mobile game on the sofa when her phone suddenly rang.

He's the security guard at the entrance.

"Hello!"

"Mr. Qin, someone is looking for you outside. There are many of them."

Qin Ran frowned.

It should be Shao Wenzhong, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Old Deng is pretty fast.

"Okay, I'll be right there."

After hanging up the phone, Qin Ran left the villa.

He arrived at the entrance of the residential area.

Upon closer inspection, six or seven minivans were parked in the square at the entrance of the residential area.

Dozens of burly men in black stood in front of the car.

Qin Ran walked over with his hands behind his back.

"You're looking for me?"

The next second, Shao Wenzhong, dressed in a suit and tie, stepped out of the Rolls-Royce.

When he saw Qin Ran, his eyes were like knives.

"Chairman Shao, what brings you here?" Qin Ran asked.

"Don't fucking try to get close to me. If you don't want to die, hand over the money. 12 billion, not a penny less!"

Qin Ran chuckled.

Tian Lina was right.

Old Deng couldn't afford to offend Hong Quanlei, so he came directly to him.

"Did I hear that right? You're asking me for money?"

"I'm too lazy to argue with you. I had an expert examine that Kusanagi sword today, and it's clearly a fake. If you hadn't kept driving up the price, I wouldn't have spent over 10 billion. So you have to pay me back this money," Shao Wenzhong said, grinning.

Qin Ran laughed loudly, "Hahaha, now you know it's fake? Where were you before!"

"What do you mean? Did you know all along that the sword was fake?"

"Nonsense, I'm the one who's ripping you off. It was all in cahoots with Hong Quanlei. I was responsible for driving the price up to 10 billion, and then he'd give me a 20% commission. Now you know, you idiot!" Qin Ran said, arms crossed.

Upon hearing this, Shao Wenzhong felt a chill run down his spine.

It turns out he'd been set up.

If this gets out, how will he ever be able to live in the Southern Province again?

"What are you all standing there for? Cripple him!" Shao Wenzhong roared.