"Thank you for your help, sir."
Seeing Ye Tian leave, Hu Yuan immediately turned around and thanked Grandpa Zhong.
Today's incident was indeed thanks to the old man's timely appearance; otherwise, even if Wang Biao and the others had tried their best to protect themselves, they would definitely have suffered losses.
"Young man, there's no need to be so polite. It was just a small favor."
Grandpa Zhong immediately said happily.
The two exchanged pleasantries once again.
"The antique market is no longer safe, so we have to be more careful."
After returning to their lodgings, Hu Yuan whispered a reminder to Wang Biao.
"It's alright. As long as we don't go out, Ye Tian won't dare to do anything to us. Anyway, I can tell that he wouldn't dare to offend Grandpa Zhong no matter what."
Wang Biao's mindset is completely opposite to Hu Yuan's. He's overjoyed to have found such a powerful backer who can make money easily.
“I have to go out for the next couple of days, so I can’t stay cooped up here. Besides, we can’t hide here forever.”
Hu Yuan said in a somewhat impatient tone.
"Okay, I'll make some preparations tonight and go out with you on errands tomorrow."
Although Wang Biao's expression changed drastically, he did not refuse and immediately got up to prepare.
Hu Yuan didn't know what he was going to prepare, but since this guy was so trustworthy and willing to accompany him even though he knew it would be dangerous, there was nothing more to say.
The next morning, Hu Yuan and Wang Biao slipped out of the antique market just as dawn was breaking.
When I arrived at Sophie's company, it was only eight o'clock, just as everyone was starting work.
"Sir, are you here to see our CEO?"
As soon as Hu Yuan entered the gate of Sophie Company, an employee came up to him and asked politely.
"Yes."
Hu Yuan wasn't surprised at all; the fact that he had beaten up Ye Tian here last time must have already spread.
So there's probably no one in this company who doesn't know Hu Yuan.
In addition, since these people also know about Ye Tian and the president's situation, they will naturally be closer to Hu Yuan.
"Then please follow me, sir."
The employee immediately made a gesture of invitation, preparing to lead Hu Yuan the way.
"No need, I know where the president's office is, I can go up there myself."
Hu Yuan waved his hand lightly and said casually.
Even so, the employee continued to follow Hu Yuan until Hu Yuan reached the door of the president's office, at which point he quickly turned and left.
"Boss, you're doing pretty well. I didn't expect you to be a regular customer here and even know the president. That's impressive."
Wang Biao couldn't help but give a thumbs up.
"Alright, stop flattering me. Just wait for me outside and don't wander around."
Hu Yuan was speechless. He never expected that this guy would be so obsequious.
After all these events, Sophie Company ultimately decided to award the agency rights to Hu Yuan with a deposit of 600,000 yuan as the sole requirement.
Even Hu Yuan himself didn't expect things to go so smoothly all of a sudden.
Perhaps, this CEO simply wanted to give Hu Yuan a legitimate opportunity to cooperate, so that Ye Tian wouldn't say anything unpleasant behind his back.
Moreover, she thought that as long as Hu Yuan became a member of her company, Ye Tian would stop targeting Hu Yuan out of consideration for her.
"You're out so quickly, boss? Are you not very capable?"
Upon seeing Hu Yuan emerge, Wang Biao jokingly remarked.
"Shut up, when did you become so talkative?"
Hu Yuan shook his head helplessly.
The two originally planned to return quietly by the same route, but Ye Tian blocked their way.
"Kid, it seems you've got some tricks up your sleeve. You actually managed to sign a contract with Sophie Company."
Ye Tian said with a grim expression.
He was initially very excited when he heard that Hu Yuan had left the antique market and gone to Sophie Company.
They specially arranged for dozens of people to wait here for Hu Yuan to come out.
But who could have imagined that just now, when he learned that Hu Yuan had signed a contract with Sophie Company and officially become a part of Sophie Company, he was devastated.
Ye Tian knew very well that this was her way of protecting Hu Yuan.
This made Ye Tian even angrier, wishing he could tear Hu Yuan to pieces.
But he can't do that now, otherwise he'll really lose her.
"Thank you for the compliment, Young Master Ye."
Hu Yuan smiled coldly. Since he had been cornered by this guy again, he had no choice but to take a gamble.
We can also take a look at what exactly Wang Biao's so-called preparations are.
"I don't have time to waste here with you. This is an invitation to the treasure appraisal event. If you're really capable, come on over. If you're going to back down, then you might as well be a turtle."
Hu Yuan was already prepared to fight, but he didn't expect Ye Tian to suddenly change his attitude.
"It's just an appraisal event, what's there to be afraid of? My boss isn't a coward, some people just don't know whether it's real or not."
Before Hu Yuan could even speak, Wang Biao had already stepped forward to accept the invitation for him.
And it also stirred up a lot of hatred in the process.
"Hmph, you'll die a horrible death too."
Ye Tian finished speaking through gritted teeth and left with his men. However, judging from the direction he left, it seemed that he was heading towards the antique market.
Back at the antique market, Hu Yuan learned that the guy had come to invite Grandpa Zhong and some other shop owners to an appraisal event.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. Since it's an appraisal event, how could it be complete without these people?
"Is the old man also planning to attend?"
Hu Yuan asked casually, mainly to probe the old man's intentions and find out what his relationship with the Ye family really was.
This so-called treasure appraisal event was hosted by the Ye family. The Ye family patriarch had a considerable collection of antiques and deliberately brought them out to show off.
If Grandpa Zhong and that old guy really don't get along, he probably wouldn't be going to participate.
"Of course we're going, and we're going to embarrass that old man."
However, what Grandpa Zhong said was beyond Hu Yuan's expectations.
"You mean to find one or two fakes from Mr. Ye's collection and show them to the public?"
Hu Yuan continued to probe, asking further questions.
"That's the idea. But that old guy has a good eye, and since he dared to bring it out, he must have had it appraised by other masters. This is no easy feat."
Grandpa Zhong was quite happy at first, but he seemed a little dejected when he said the last sentence.
"Young man, your eyesight is superb, and your hearing is exceptional. How about you do me this small favor again?"
"Elder Zhong, it's not that I'm making excuses, but I've already incurred Ye Tian's wrath. If I offend Old Master Ye as well, wouldn't I be hunted down by the entire Ye family? At that point, I'm afraid..."
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