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Chapter 318: ?318?Have you thought through the consequences?_1
Chapter 318: ?318?Have you thought through the consequences?_1
Chapter 318: ?318?Have you thought through the consequences?_1
The speakers were mostly male contestants, clearly taking the opportunity to ingratiate themselves with that woman.
Tang Feng turned around to look at them, “What’s it to you? A dog trying to catch mice, poking its nose where it doesn’t belong.”
These people were all appraisers, considered part of the cultural circles.
Such people tend to bully the weak and fear the strong, and they might have criticized someone who appeared easy to bully.
But when Tang Feng put on such a ferocious demeanor, they suddenly didn’t dare to peep another word.
Tang Feng then turned back to confront the woman, “Don’t drag gender into this. Since we’ve all chosen to be part of this world, then it’s about relying on our own abilities.”
“If you can’t compete, either improve your skills or go home and have children.”
“If you can’t compete and then complain about others bullying you, I can only laugh.”
The woman was immediately rendered speechless by his retort, and only after a long while did she sneer, “Someone as tasteless as you can participate in the appraiser assessment, haha, if you could become an appraiser, that would be the real disgrace of the entire industry.”
At this moment, someone in the contestants’ area stood up to introduce him, “I know this Mr. Tang, he is considered the top young talent on Antique Street. Not long ago, he swept through the entire Antique Street by defeating even Xue Yingjie…”
As these words were spoken, the entire contestants’ area erupted into commotion.
Everyone looked at Tang Feng with doubt and surprise.
“So, he’s that Tang Feng? His name has caused quite a stir in the circle recently.”
“Yeah, I’ve heard too, even Xue Yingjie couldn’t beat him, which shows his strength must be solid.”
“Tsk tsk tsk, I never imagined that even such a master would take part in the appraiser assessment.”
“I thought from the start that he had an exceptional bearing, I didn’t expect he’s that very genius who swept through Antique Street.”
“He’s so young, too? I thought he would be at least in his thirties…”
Clearly, everyone had heard of Tang Feng’s reputation and expressed their admiration.
The woman, however, looked at Tang Feng incredulously.
She had not expected that the petty man she argued with over a parking space was the rumored genius appraiser.
The Antique Circle in Zhonghai is neither small nor large.
Recently, Tang Feng’s name had frequently appeared in various antique chat groups.
Some had even lauded him as the number one talent in the Zhonghai Antique Circle.
There were also speculations that he could possibly become a leading figure in the Zhonghai Antique Circle in the future.
Whether they knew him or not, people within the Zhonghai Antique Circle generally had heard the name.
But surprise is surprise, and for her to lower her head to Tang Feng, that was impossible.
“Haha, the so-called number one talent of the antique circle, I think it’s pure hype. Some people really have no shame when it comes to fame. If you can’t even pass the preliminary assessment later, that would be utterly humiliating.”
She found a chair to sit down, not forgetting to mock Tang Feng a few times.
Tang Feng had initially not wanted to stoop to her level, but as she became more and more offensive, he could not help but retort, “If this were a competition for sharp tongues, I indeed admit defeat. Hopefully, your appraisal skill is as good as your mouth.”
“Who are you calling sharp-tongued?” The woman had just sat down when she got up again at his words.
“So, only you can say I hype myself shamelessly, but I can’t say you’re sharp-tongued? You really are quite domineering,” Tang Feng said without backing down in the face of her anger.
The woman laughed out of sheer irritation, “You know very well what despicable things you’ve done. Do you really want me to spell it out in front of all these people? I’m afraid you won’t have the face to continue in the antique circle later.”
Tang Feng couldn’t help but sneer, “I’d really like to hear this, what despicable things have I done?”
The surrounding contestants wore expressions of someone watching a show.
Seeing that he would not submit, the woman stepped forward, “You asked me to say it. As I understand it, you didn’t know the first thing about antiques a month ago, right?”
Tang Feng didn’t deny it, “So what?”
Upon hearing his admission, the woman turned to the other contestants, “Everyone, hear this; a person who knew nothing about antiques a month ago has become the number one talent in antique circles in a month. Do you believe it?”
The contestants looked at each other in confusion.
They had only heard Tang Feng’s name and knew nothing detailed about him, so they weren’t very familiar with his background.
Now they heard that he had been learning antique appraisal for less than a month, and they were puzzled.
Antique appraisal is a deep field, and even the least experienced among them had been studying for several years.
A person who had studied for less than a month might not even have mastered the basics yet, right?
Now, everyone began to doubt Tang Feng’s “genius” title.
The gatekeeper’s words that were meant to pick on her were all swallowed back.
Qiao Xuan showed the identity and despite her ordinary-looking dress, she was still Officer Qiao’s daughter, whom the gatekeeper should not mock without reason.
Also, Second Miss seemed like someone who could not be irritated easily.
What if she caught her fault and vented anger on her? Even her own miss would not defend her at that time.
Therefore, the gatekeeper made up her mind and let Qiao Xuan in.
She pointed in a direction and showed a passionate smile. “You are Second Miss, right? Elder Miss Qiao and Third Miss as well as my Miss are all at the pavilion by the lake. Wisteria flowers are blooming. Please, have a look and enjoy, Second Miss.”
What a trick…
Qiao Xuan immediately understood that there was something tricky in her words.
She would not go there now that she had realized that something was wrong.
Only stupid people would follow the direction.
Qiao Xuan said to the gatekeeper, “I don’t know the road, can you please take me there?”
“But, Second Miss…”
Qiao Xuan showed a strange smile. “No? I am the guest here. Is it so difficult for you to take me there? Or do you think that I don’t deserve your help?”
“Of course not!”
The gatekeeper, who was an aunt, had no choice but to lead Qiao Xuan to the venue.
She was mumbling to herself while walking. Who said that Second Miss was honest, timid and easily-tricked? That person must be lying!
The aunt did not lead Qiao Xuan there directly, fearing that her mistress would blame her for not following the order. She took her on a tour, so she could at least complete her Miss’s order.
Qiao Xuan soon realized what this aunt was doing.
But she said nothing.
She did not care if she had to walk a little more. Moreover, she was not worried that the aunt would take her somewhere dangerous.
She could see the whole abbey when she opened her magical senses. Nothing could escape her sight.
She could sense where Qiao Wei and the other ladies were, and what they were doing.
Suddenly, Qiao Xuan paused. She was both surprised and overjoyed.
She saw two small tomatoes that were growing randomly in a corner.
The two tomatoes were not growing in a healthy way and had collapsed. There were flowers and red fruits, but they were not very big in size.
It was something the Zhao Family had gotten from somewhere, but they could not recognize what these plants were, so they put them randomly in this place. No one would spend much effort planting fruits. That was why they were left alone here.
It was a very good thing for her.
She glanced around and saw that she and the aunt were alone.
Qiao Xuan suddenly let out a scream and paused in her steps. “I seem to have dropped my handkerchief. Aunt, please find it for me!”
The aunt had no intention of helping her, but she suddenly thought of something and nodded immediately.
Qiao Xuan smiled. “You have to return and lead the way for me, otherwise I will go home.”
Startled, the aunt said with her breath held, “Second Miss, don’t worry, I… definitely will return soon.”
She had intended to leave directly, but if Qiao Xuan left because of her absence, her Miss would definitely blame her.
Second Miss was an honest and easily-bullied person? That was incorrect!
The moment that aunt left, Qiao Xuan went to pick up two large tomatoes and put them in arms.
She was cheering happily inside her heart at this moment.
Tang Feng fixed a piercing gaze on her, “You’re spouting nonsense without any evidence. Have you considered the consequences?”
The woman, overpowered by his imposing presence, began to tremble slightly.
It was as if she were being targeted by a wild beast.