Chapter 95 Abandoned
Zhou Kanghui glared at him: "Yuan blue and white porcelain is extremely rare, and every piece is a treasure. Your second brother's piece of Yuan blue and white porcelain was purchased for hundreds of millions of yuan when he was studying abroad."
"Let's put aside how you got this porcelain piece, and let's not even mention that the body, glaze, and patterns are only imitations of the shape. Any antique expert with a little appreciation can tell that it's a fake. Just based on your financial situation, I can tell it's fake. Do you think everyone else is stupid and only you are smart, so you sold me a Yuan blue and white porcelain piece cheaply?"
Everyone in the room looked at Zhou Mingyuan.
Zhou Mingyuan's face flushed red: "I don't have as much money as my second brother, but how do you know it wasn't him who overpaid..."
Zhou Kanghui: "You don't even need to go out and ask around. You can easily find out how much a piece of Yuan blue and white porcelain costs by searching online. Your second brother knows whether he overpaid or not. But do you know whether the porcelain you bought is real or fake?"
Zhou Mingyuan kept his head down and didn't say a word.
Seeing her father-in-law's unwavering conviction, He Xishan retorted, embarrassed and annoyed, "Dad, of course we know. This porcelain is definitely genuine. Just because Second Brother can't buy genuine Yuan blue and white porcelain at a low price doesn't mean we can't. You can't side with Second Brother in everything just because you like him..."
Lin Yi'an, who was standing beside Yu Minhua, heard her words and said, "You don't need to bring up Mingshi in everything. Dad likes him, and that's what makes him worthy. As for whether your porcelain is real or fake, if you don't believe Dad, why don't you ask a few experts to take a look?"
He Xishan: "Then let's invite an expert."
She wasn't afraid.
Zhou Qisheng looked at his grandson, sighed, and asked, "Where did you buy him?"
Zhou Mingyuan glanced at He Xishan, who said, "My dad knows about antiques, so the people he introduces are definitely reliable."
"Your dad knows about antiques?" Zhou Qisheng looked at her: "Invite your dad over, and I'll personally invite an expert to discuss it with him."
Zhou Mingyuan frowned: "Grandpa, it's Grandma's birthday today, maybe next time?"
Yu Minhua waved her hand: "It's alright, just tell me, how many of these antiques did you buy? How much did you spend?"
Zhou Mingyuan glanced at everyone, then lowered his head and remained silent.
Zhou Qi slammed his hand on the table: "Speak."
Zhou Mingyuan pursed his lips and could only say, "I've spent all the money I've saved over the years on antiques, plus some of the money from selling my house. I spent 150 million yuan on over twenty pieces..."
Each child in the family received pocket money every month. When he came of age, his grandparents gave him a villa as a coming-of-age gift, but he sold the house to start a business.
Zhou Kanghui suddenly looked at him: "You even sold the house your grandparents gave you?"
Zhou Mingyuan didn't think he was wrong: "I want to make money, but I don't have the funds, so I can only sell the house."
Zhou Kanghui suddenly kicked him and said thankfully, "Luckily, thank goodness I didn't give you the shares. Otherwise, wouldn't you have sold them as soon as they were in your hands? You scoundrel, I should be glad you only swindled yourself and didn't swindle your family."
"You can't even be a good playboy, and you expect to make money? What kind of money can you possibly make?"
Zhou Mingyang sat down next to him with a smug look on his face. His family had given him a lot of things when he got married, and he knew his own worth. As long as he didn't invest recklessly, he could live a life of comfort and security.
The third son has sold his house, which shows that all his savings have been used up. It's just unknown whether the old man will still have pity on him and give him some of the family property when he gets married.
Zhou Mingyuan's eyes reddened, and he asked sadly, head held high, "Dad, do you really look down on me that much?"
Zhou Kanghui got angry looking at him: "How could I have given birth to such an idiot? Your older brothers aren't like this! It's all Sun Yurong's fault..."
Zhou Mingyang chuckled coldly. The old man only remembered him and his second son now? Where was he before? Even if he were to be praised, he wouldn't accept the invitation.
Zhou Qisheng: "Alright, that's enough."
He looked at Zhou Mingyuan: "Do you want to have your porcelain appraised, or should I have someone appraise it for you?"
Zhou Mingyuan pursed his lips and said, "I'll have someone else do the authentication myself."
Zhou Qisheng glanced at him with disappointment: "Whatever. Your grandmother has no use for these things. If you really have filial piety, just come and make her a bowl of longevity noodles. You can take this Yuan blue and white porcelain with you."
He Xishan clenched her fists and asked, "Grandpa, just because my family is poor, do you assume that what we bought is fake? If it were my second sister-in-law, would you still think the same way?"
Zhou Kanghui glared at him: "How dare you talk to your grandparents like that?"
He Xishan stood there stubbornly, without saying a word.
Zhou Jia was extremely anxious and stood up, saying, "Third brother and sister-in-law, the Zhou family has a long history of antiques. Grandpa, Grandma, and Dad have handled many antiques, and the family has donated many antiques to the country. They know more about antiques than you do. You can listen to what they have to say..."
The couple remained silent.
Yu Minhua grew impatient: "Alright, third brother and third sister-in-law, you can go back now. Grandma has received your kind intentions. Go back and rest with your big bellies."
Zhou Mingyuan looked at her in disbelief: "Grandma?"
It's Grandma's birthday, are they trying to get rid of them?
Yu Minhua: "You guys go back, I want some peace and quiet."
He Xishan looked at Zhou Mingyuan: "Mingyuan, let's go."
After saying that, she turned and left.
Yu Minhua's face was expressionless, but Lin Yi'an knew she was angry.
He Xishan must have some skill to make the old lady angry.
Zhou Mingyuan had no choice but to pursue her.
Yu Minhua's expression turned even paler.
Lin Yi'an gently patted her back, and Yu Minhua touched her hand: "Grandma is fine, An'an, don't worry."
After they left, Yu Minhua looked at everyone and said, "From now on, I and your grandfather will not leave anything to Mingyuan. With his condition, even if we leave it to him, he won't be able to keep it."
Zhou Mingyang and his wife exchanged a glance, their eyes both smiling.
Zhou Jia wanted to say something in her brother's defense: "Grandma, Third Brother was just confused for a moment, he actually..."
Yu Minhua: "I know him very well. It's fortunate that he's not the family heir. And it's fortunate that even though your father is unreliable, he still gave me three grandsons, two of whom are reliable..."
Zhou Jia said unwillingly, "Grandma, Third Brother is your grandson. If he is wrong, you can hit him or scold him, but please don't give up on him."
She knew very well that her older brother, older sister, and second brother treated her indifferently and would never take care of her. Her parents were divorced and her father didn't care about her much either. She could only live with her older brother and rely on him. What would she do if even her older brother abandoned her?
Zhou Kanghui said, "He's more stubborn than an ox. It's not that we've given up on him, it's that he won't let us manage him. He won't listen to anyone but his wife. If you try to persuade him again, you'll just have to go back."
Zhou Jia burst into tears: "Dad, I'm still an unmarried young girl, and you two are divorced. Mom doesn't care about me, so you have to take care of me. I want to come back and live with you."
She is now very glad that she is not married, otherwise she would have no excuse to move back.
Zhou Kanghui refused: "I've been living with your second brother. Besides, I'm going to Changping after your grandma's birthday. Why would you move back?"
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