Chapter 248: No Difference Between Real and Fake

“Whew~”

Hearing this, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, if that watch was really worth over a million, they would feel pressured sitting with Xu Shaochen.

“I thought it was real too. It’s a pretty good replica, honestly. Whether real or fake, it’s clear you love watches. Same here.”

The young man in the black suit looked at Xu Shaochen with a chuckle. He never believed the watch was real in the first place.

Even though Xu Shaochen dressed well, he didn’t think Xu Shaochen could afford such an expensive watch.

Watches worth over a million are only worn by those whose wealth is measured in billions. How could Xu Shaochen be that rich?

“Of course, I remember the watch on your wrist, Zihua. It cost tens of thousands, didn’t it?”

Someone beside the young man in the black suit chimed in at the right moment, clearly trying to flatter him.

Zhang Zihua smiled and took off his watch. “It’s alright, just around seventy to eighty thousand. If you’re interested, you can take a closer look.”

After saying that, he placed the watch on the table, looking at Xu Shaochen with a hint of disdain and provocation.

Hiss—

Hearing those words, everyone gasped in disbelief and stared at Zhang Zihua.

For them, a watch costing seventy to eighty thousand was already unimaginable.

How many people couldn’t even earn seventy to eighty thousand in a year?

“Is it real or fake? This is the first time I’ve seen such an expensive watch.”

“Yeah, the joys of rich people are beyond our imagination.”

A buzz of conversation filled the room as everyone carefully passed the watch around, afraid of damaging it.

Zhang Zihua felt very satisfied with this scene. A sense of superiority welled up inside him, making him feel like he was at the peak of his life.

However, Zhao Qingyu and Xu Ya remained indifferent, having just seen Xu Shaochen’s million-dollar Rolex.

Compared to Xu Shaochen’s Rolex, this seventy to eighty thousand watch wasn’t worthy to even polish its shoes.

“Brother, why don’t you take a look too? See how it compares to yours.”

Zhang Zihua retrieved his watch and cheerfully handed it to Xu Shaochen.

As soon as he spoke, the bustling room fell silent.

Everyone caught the underlying meaning. Zhang Zihua wasn’t just comparing watches; he was letting Xu Shaochen know the gap between them.

They glanced at Zhao Qingyu and suddenly understood everything.

“I better not. It wouldn’t be good if it broke.” Xu Shaochen shook his head, rejecting the offer, too lazy to bother with someone so arrogant.

Zhang Zihua waved his hand grandly and said, “No worries, take a look. If it breaks, it’s on me. It’s just a watch, after all.”

Of course, he was just showing off. This watch had cost him a year’s worth of New Year’s money.

“Brother, that’s enough. Don’t overdo it; it’s really pointless.” Xu Shaochen put down his wine glass, looked at Zhang Zihua, and spoke calmly.

Zhang Zihua squinted his eyes, sneered at Xu Shaochen, and said with a mocking smile, “Don’t take it to heart. I just have a straightforward nature and can’t stand seeing others flaunt fake goods. Brother, it’s okay to be poor, but wearing a fake and showing it off is laughable.”

Hearing this, everyone frowned. They thought Zhang Zihua’s words were a bit too much.

However, no one spoke up for Xu Shaochen. First, they weren’t close to him, and second, Zhang Zihua was wealthy, someone they couldn’t afford to offend.

Lingling’s expression was foul; after all, it was her birthday today. Zhang Zihua’s antics were just a slap in her face.

Zhao Qingyu was even more furious, her face flushing pale with anger, almost ready to throw the wine glass at Zhang Zihua’s face.

“I say, it’s just a watch! Do you have to brag so much like you’re above everyone else? And about it being fake, what makes you think it’s a fake?”

Xu Ya, a straightforward and decisive woman, couldn’t help but stand up and scold Zhang Zihua.

Zhang Zihua scoffed, grabbing an unopened bottle of wine. “Miss, he’s your friend’s boyfriend, not yours. Why are you so worked up? Besides, how could that be a real watch? If it is, I’ll down this entire bottle!”

“Fine! Then let me tell you, I work at the Rolex store. He bought that watch from my store just now. Don’t I know if it’s real or fake? By the way, the receipt is still on him.”

Xu Ya sneered and looked at Zhang Zihua coldly.

Wow! Hearing this, everyone was shocked and stared at Xu Shaochen with wide eyes.

“It’s just a watch, whether real or fake, what difference does it make?”

Xu Shaochen smiled nonchalantly and placed the receipt on the table.

Everyone looked at Xu Shaochen dazedly, feeling an overwhelming aura of confidence exuding from him.

What do you mean there’s no difference between real and fake? That’s an outrageous thing to say.

“This…this…”

Zhang Zihua’s face turned alternating shades of green and white. His face felt burning hot, as if he’d been slapped hard, and he couldn’t even get a full sentence out.

He never imagined that the watch on Xu Shaochen’s wrist was actually real.

So, what did that make his earlier actions? Was he just an attention-seeking monkey? Glancing at his seventy to eighty thousand watch, he felt deeply embarrassed.

Others looked at Zhang Zihua’s awkward expression and couldn’t help but feel satisfied. That’s what he gets for showing off, getting a slap to the face. He totally deserved it.

Look at Xu Shaochen. He’s much wealthier than you, but he’s still approachable and doesn’t show off. The difference between people is bigger than between people and pigs.

“I’ve got something to do, so I’m leaving.”

Feeling the mocking stares from everyone, Zhang Zihua couldn’t bear to stay any longer. He quickly muttered something and got up to leave.

“Wait, a man should keep his word. Drink the wine.”

Xu Shaochen called out to him and pushed the bottle of wine Zhang Zihua had grabbed earlier toward him with a smile.

Looking at the bottle of wine, Zhang Zihua felt a chill down his spine, nearly bursting into tears. This was truly like smashing a stone on his own foot.

“I almost forgot. I’ll drink it right now.”

Although crying inside, Zhang Zihua still forced a smile and opened the wine.

He was boastful and petty, but not outright stupid.

After all, someone who can afford to wear a million-dollar watch is not someone he could afford to offend. It’s better to swallow his pride and end this here.

“Everyone, have fun. I… I’ll head out first.”

After forcibly downing the entire bottle, Zhang Zihua stammered and staggered out of the private room.