Siheyuan: I am Banggeng's uncle

Chapter 724 A thousand pieces of gold can't buy my happiness!
Two hours later, according to Director Gong's description, a portrait was quickly created in the artist's hands. Jia Dongming looked at a sketch of a person on the drawing board and carefully recalled in his mind how he had used his Eagle Eye skill to observe the entire process in the consignment shop. He quickly discovered that the appearance of one of the middle-aged men had a seven or eight-tenths similarity to the person in the portrait.

Upon confirming that a middle-aged man in the consignment shop bore a striking resemblance to the person in the portrait, Jia Dongming realized his earlier guess was correct. He immediately instructed everyone present, "Everyone, come and take a look at this portrait. We'll split into groups and pretend to be customers or people who have come to the consignment shop to buy something. Once we confirm that Shen Zhongqing is in the consignment shop, we'll immediately carry out the arrest operation against him."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's instructions to the group, the artist immediately volunteered, "Captain Jia! You just mentioned that this man named Shen Zhongqing is very vigilant. Although you are all dressed in plain clothes, the aura you exude can easily arouse his suspicion. I am a woman, so if I pretend to buy something and go to the consignment shop to investigate, it certainly won't arouse his suspicion."

The artist's self-recommendation gave Jia Dongming a hint. After pondering for a moment, Jia Dongming immediately said to Chen Weiguo, "Captain Chen! How about this? Have Comrade Chen Tong and Comrade Wang Kai pretend to be a young couple who are about to get married, and then go to the consignment shop pretending to buy watches or other products."

"After the two men entered the consignment shop and confirmed that Shen Zhongqing was inside, they pretended that they didn't have enough money on them and needed to go home to get more. Then, Comrade Chen Tong went home to get the money. Once Comrade Chen Tong came out, we immediately rushed into the consignment shop and launched an arrest operation against Shen Zhongqing."

“That’s a good idea. Let’s do it according to Captain Jia’s suggestion.” Chen Weiguo’s eyes lit up when he learned of Jia Dongming’s plan. He first agreed with Jia Dongming’s plan, and then he did not forget to instruct Wang Kai: “Wang Kai! We don’t know if Shen Zhongqing has any weapons. After you enter the consignment shop, you must remember to protect Comrade Chen Tong’s safety.”

Upon hearing Chen Weiguo's instructions, Wang Kai immediately assured him, "Team Leader! Please rest assured, I will definitely ensure Comrade Chen Tong's safety."

Soon, the group arrived at an intersection not far from the consignment shop. Jia Dongming used his Eagle Eye skill to glance at the consignment shop in the distance, confirming that Shen Zhongqing was inside. He then instructed the group, "Wang Kai, you and Chen Tong go to the consignment shop now and pretend to buy watches or something. Everyone else, spread out and slowly move towards the consignment shop. Once you get Chen Tong's signal, rush into the consignment shop and begin the arrest operation for Shen Zhongqing."

Soon, Wang Kai and Chen Tong disguised themselves as a young couple about to get married and entered the consignment shop together.

Upon seeing the two people enter the store, the clerk in the consignment shop immediately greeted them warmly, "Gentlemen! What are you planning to buy?"

Wang Kai and Chen Tong entered the consignment shop and saw Shen Zhongqing sitting inside. Although Shen Zhongqing's appearance differed somewhat from the description given by Director Gong, the two were fairly certain that the middle-aged man drinking tea behind the counter was Shen Zhongqing, the man they were looking for.

When Wu Kai and Chen Tong saw Shen Zhongqing, Shen Zhongqing, who was sitting behind the counter, also saw them. However, because the two were very young and were a man and a woman, they looked like a young couple at first glance, so their appearance did not arouse Shen Zhongqing's vigilance.

Upon being greeted by the shop assistant, Chen Tong immediately shifted her gaze from Shen Zhongqing and finally landed on the items in the display case. Smiling, she asked the shop assistant, "Comrade! We're getting married soon, so I was thinking of buying my fiancé a watch. But since we don't have any watch vouchers, I thought I'd try my luck at your consignment shop. Do you have any watches in good condition?"

When Wang Kai saw Shen Zhongqing, he immediately recalled the judgment Jia Dongming made based on the surrounding environment when he and Jia Dongming came to scout the area before. At that time, Wang Kai felt that Jia Dongming's analysis was very reasonable. Now, when he met Shen Zhongqing in person, Wang Kai had a heartfelt admiration for Jia Dongming's analytical ability.

When the sales clerk learned that the two wanted to buy a watch, his eyes lit up and he quickly greeted them, "Comrades! They say it's better to be lucky than early. Our consignment shop just received a few watches a couple of days ago, and I'll take them out for you to see right now."

Soon, the sales clerk brought out several watches. Chen Tong picked up one of the better-condition watches and asked Wang Kai, "Wang Kai! What do you think of this watch? Judging from its condition, the original owner must have cherished it very much." Hearing Chen Tong's words to Wang Kai, the sales clerk immediately smiled and introduced the watch to the two of them, "Gentlemen! You have excellent taste! This watch is a Patek Philippe, a very famous watch in the world. The original owner wouldn't have consigned it to us for sale if it weren't for a family emergency that required money urgently."

At this moment, Chen Tong was focused on getting out as soon as possible to signal Jia Dongming and the others outside. When he heard the salesperson's explanation, he immediately asked, "Comrade! How much does this watch cost approximately?"

When Chen Tong asked about the price of the watch, the salesperson immediately introduced it to Chen Tong: "Comrade! This watch costs two hundred and eighty yuan, and there's no bargaining."

Upon learning the price of the watch, Wang Kai, to avoid arousing Shen Zhongqing's suspicion, quickly said to Chen Tong, "Chen Tong! A secondhand watch costs two hundred and eighty yuan, that's too expensive. Let's look at other watches instead!"

“Comrade! This watch is a bit pricey, but there’s a reason for it. It’s a top-of-the-line Swiss-made watch, and it won’t break easily even if you wear it for decades.” Shen Zhongqing, sitting behind the counter, couldn’t help but speak up to Wang Kai after hearing what he said to Chen Tong.

Chen Tong was pondering how to find an excuse to go out and signal Jia Dongming and the others when he heard Shen Zhongqing's words. Chen Tong immediately seized the opportunity and said to Wang Kai, "Wang Kai! This comrade is right. I really like this watch at first sight. Let's buy this watch."

Upon hearing Chen Tong's words, Wang Kai immediately put on a hesitant expression and said to Chen Tong, "Chen Tong! But I don't have that much money on me. I think we should look at some other cheaper watches instead?"

Upon hearing Wang Kai's words, Chen Tong feigned displeasure and said to Wang Kai, "I can't buy what I want with money! I really like this watch. Wait here for a while, I'll go home and get the money. I'm determined to buy this watch today."

Upon hearing Chen Tong's words and seeing that she was about to leave, Wang Kai quickly reached out and grabbed her wrist, awkwardly pleading with her again, "Chen Tong! This watch is too expensive. Let's look at some other watches instead."

Upon hearing Wang Kai's words, Chen Tong feigned displeasure and said to Wang Kai, "Wang Kai! I already said I'll pay for this watch. You wait here while I go home to get the money."

"Comrade! It's not easy to find someone willing to spend money on you these days. Don't take your good fortune for granted and hurt your partner's feelings!" Shen Zhongqing said to Wang Kai with a smile when he saw Chen Tong's dissatisfied expression.

Upon hearing Shen Zhongqing's words, Chen Tong's face immediately revealed a smug expression. She then reminded Wang Kai, "Wang Kai! Did you hear what this comrade said? After we get our marriage certificate, you'd better listen to me. Now you wait here while I go home to get the money."

(End of this chapter)