I walk sideways in the game world

Chapter 270: Seeing Through the Conspiracy, Counterattack

"Come in." Ren Xiaoyao closed the documents in his hand and frowned slightly. Who could be visiting so late at night?

The man who arrived was none other than the Ren residence's steward, Sun Bo. He was over fifty, yet still energetic, though his expression was now somewhat solemn. "Young Master, I have thoroughly investigated your instructions," Sun Bo said, his voice low, as he handed a list to Ren Xiaoyao. "These are several renowned antique appraisers in the city. However, after some covert investigation, I discovered that several of them appear to be related to Manager Zhao..."

Ren Xiaoyao took the list, his eyes scanning the familiar names, a clear understanding forming within him. Several appraisers in cahoots with Shopkeeper Zhao were prominently listed. It seemed Shopkeeper Zhao had gone to great lengths to completely destroy him, even attempting to manipulate such a crucial aspect as the appraisal meeting.

"I understand, Uncle Sun. You did a great job on this matter. Thank you for your hard work." Ren Xiaoyao put the list away calmly, with a gleam in his eyes.

Xia Lin, who was standing by, couldn't help but feel a little worried when she heard this: "Xiaoyao, it seems that Shopkeeper Zhao is determined to target us. Can we really hold the appraisal meeting successfully?"

Ren Xiaoyao gently held Xia Lin's hand and gave her a reassuring look. "Don't worry, I have a plan in mind."

He deliberately raised his voice and said to Uncle Sun, "Uncle Sun, go to the Treasure Pavilion early tomorrow morning and tell them that I have invited President Wang to be the chief appraiser for this appraisal meeting. Make sure everyone knows!"

Chairman Wang is a highly respected elder in the city, with a high authority in antique appraisal. Even Shopkeeper Zhao dares not offend him easily. Ren Xiaoyao's move is to confuse Shopkeeper Zhao and make him think that his plan has failed.

Although Sun Bo did not understand Ren Xiaoyao's intention, he still respectfully accepted the order and left.

The study room returned to silence late at night, but a confident smile played on Ren Xiaoyao's lips. He knew that after Manager Zhao learned of this news, he would definitely try every possible means to stop the appraisal meeting. And this was exactly the result he wanted...

"Knock, knock, knock..." Suddenly, there was a rapid knock on the door. A panicked voice seemed particularly abrupt in the silent night: "Master, it's bad! Manager Zhao..."

"Master, something bad has happened! Manager Zhao..." Outside the door, Boss Qian's housekeeper was sweating profusely and gasping for breath. Before he could finish his words, he was pushed away by Boss Qian who rushed in.

"Master Ren, something terrible has happened!" Boss Qian's face was filled with panic, his corpulent body trembling slightly from running. "Manager Zhao found a bunch of thugs from nowhere, and they're heading towards our appraisal venue!"

"What?!" Xia Lin exclaimed, her face suddenly turning pale.

Ren Xiaoyao remained calm, as if everything was within his expectations. He patted the back of Xia Lin's hand soothingly, turned to look at Boss Qian, and a meaningful smile played on his lips. "Boss Qian, don't panic. I knew he would do something desperate."

Boss Qian was stunned for a moment, looking at Ren Xiaoyao in confusion, his eyes full of doubts. He had thought that Ren Xiaoyao would be like an ant on the hot pot, but he didn't expect him to be so calm.

"Uncle Sun!" Ren Xiaoyao called out to the door, and Uncle Sun, who had been waiting outside, came in.

"Master, you give your orders."

"Go and invite President Wang, tell him everything is ready, and invite him to the appraisal meeting."

"Yes!" Sun Bo took the order and left, his steps steady and powerful, without any sign of panic.

Boss Qian was even more confused. Ren Xiaoyao's actions were completely beyond his expectations. "Master Ren, what...what is going on?"

Ren Xiaoyao calmly poured a cup of tea and handed it to Boss Qian. His tone was calm but carried a convincing force. "Don't worry, Boss Qian. Just relax and watch the show."

Boss Qian took the teacup, but didn't dare to drink a sip. He just stared at Ren Xiaoyao blankly, his heart full of confusion and expectation.

Meanwhile, the appraisal meeting had already descended into chaos. Shopkeeper Zhao, accompanied by a group of ferocious thugs, surrounded the entire venue, threatening to destroy everything.

"Smash it! Smash everything here to pieces!" Shopkeeper Zhao's face was ferocious and he was roaring hysterically, as if he wanted to vent all his anger and unwillingness.

Just as the thugs were about to take action, a group of guards in uniform suddenly emerged from all directions and surrounded them.

"Who dares to be so rude here!" The leading guard captain shouted angrily, his voice like a bell, shocking the whole audience.

Manager Zhao and the thugs he brought were stunned by this sudden change. Before they could react, the guards rushed forward and subdued them all to the ground.

The chaotic scene suddenly quieted down. Shopkeeper Zhao lay on the ground in a panic, his eyes filled with fear and disbelief. He couldn't figure out when Ren Xiaoyao had arranged so many people, and in such a covert way that he was completely unaware.

And all this is just the beginning... Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin, accompanied by Sun Bo and Boss Qian, slowly walked towards the appraisal venue, with confident smiles on their faces.

The atmosphere at the appraisal meeting was grim and solemn. Manager Zhao and his thugs were tied up and pinned to the ground, their faces pale as death, their eyes gazing around in terror.

Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin entered the venue, surrounded by the crowd, followed closely by Boss Qian and Butler Sun. Chairman Wang was already seated at the main seat, his face gloomy, having clearly learned the whole story.

"President Wang, I'm sorry to have made a fool of myself." Ren Xiaoyao bowed, his tone neither humble nor arrogant.

President Wang waved his hand, signaling him not to be polite. His eyes swept across the room, finally landing on Shopkeeper Zhao. "Shopkeeper Zhao, do you admit your guilt?!"

Shopkeeper Zhao looked ashen, but he still insisted, "I don't accept it! You are falsely accusing me! I didn't..."

"Shut up!" Ren Xiaoyao shouted, pulling out a stack of documents from his pocket and throwing them in front of Shopkeeper Zhao. "Take a good look at this for yourself! These are all the evidence of you colluding with outsiders, counterfeiting goods, maliciously suppressing your competitors, and attempting to monopolize the market over the years! Do you still want to deny it?!"

Shopkeeper Zhao's face was pale as he flipped through the documents with trembling hands, cold sweat dripping down his forehead. He had thought he had done these things perfectly, but he hadn't expected that Ren Xiaoyao had known everything clearly.

"Chairman Wang, are these evidences sufficient to prove the guilt of Manager Zhao?" Ren Xiaoyao turned to Chairman Wang with a firm tone.

Chairman Wang's face turned pale and he slammed the table heavily. "Manager Zhao, as a member of the Chamber of Commerce, you don't strive for progress. Instead, you do such a heinous thing. You are simply bringing shame to our Chamber of Commerce!"

He took a deep breath and announced the punishment for Shopkeeper Zhao: "From now on, you will be permanently expelled from the Chamber of Commerce, and all stores under your name will be closed down, and all property will be confiscated!"

The whole audience was in an uproar when these words came out. Everyone looked at Ren Xiaoyao with eyes full of admiration and fear. They had never imagined that this young businessman not only possessed extraordinary courage and wisdom, but also had the determination and courage to uphold justice.

Ren Xiaoyao ignored everyone's gazes. He walked to the appraisal table and held up the treasure that Shopkeeper Zhao had slandered as a fake. "Everyone, I can assure you that this treasure is absolutely genuine!"

His voice was sonorous and powerful, and every word was full of confidence and strength, which instantly attracted everyone's attention.

"Next, I will show you the true value of this treasure..." Ren Xiaoyao looked around and a confident smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He knew that this was just the beginning.

What he had to do next was to capitalize on this opportunity, flex his muscles, and expand his business empire to an unprecedented level...

In the dead of night, the lights in Ren's study were still bright. Ren Xiaoyao stood by the window, looking at the flickering lights in the distance, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.

"Master, do you really want to do this?" Xia Lin stood behind him, with a hint of worry in her tone.

Ren Xiaoyao turned around and handed her the plan in his hand. "Take a look at this. This is the plan I plan to implement in the near future."

Xia Lin took the plan and read it carefully. The more she read, the more frightened she became. She raised her head and looked at Ren Xiaoyao with complicated eyes. "Master, your plan is indeed bold, but the risks are also huge..."

Ren Xiaoyao smiled slightly, his tone firm, "Fortune and honor are sought in danger. I believe in my judgment, and I believe we can succeed!"

He walked to the desk, spread out a map, pointed to the marked place, and said confidently and expectantly, "Our goal is the entire continent!"