The flash lights began to flash, and the media realized that this was big news: a master of gambling on stones exposed the true face of a bad businessman, and the atmosphere on the scene was tense and exciting.

In the bright light, Liu Zhaoqing's face turned pale and his voice trembled: "This is a malicious attack. I can sue you. This is illegal."

At this time, Zhu Daqing raised his hand, attracting everyone's attention.

"Any journalist friends want to know what just happened? I saw this merchant beat me up and tried to sell me fake Imperial Green at a high price."

People in the meeting echoed and confirmed Zhu Daqing's statement: "Yes, he also wanted to deceive me with the same method, but fortunately he was exposed."

"This kind of behavior must be condemned and businesses without integrity should not be allowed to stay in this industry."

More and more voices have joined in, accusing Liu Zhaoqing of misconduct and warning consumers not to be deceived.

Faced with the overwhelming criticism, Liu Zhaoqing seemed at a loss, his face becoming increasingly worse: "You...are you threatening me?"

One person responded: "We are just telling the truth, hoping that more people can see his true face and avoid being deceived."

"Dear media friends, you can start the interview now." The host invited the reporters to come forward.

Liu Zhaoqing panicked and said anxiously: "Wait a minute, I admit defeat, I will sign the documents and transfer the company's shares."

However, Shang Baochang remained unmoved and said coldly: "We are not interested."

Liu Zhaoqing gnashed his teeth and asked in confusion: "Shang Baochang, what do you mean? What do you want?"

Shang Baochang sneered and said bluntly: "Your jewelry company is now being condemned by everyone. It is only a matter of time before the market share shrinks significantly. It is unknown whether it can survive."

"What do you want your shares for?"

Shang Baochang continued: "Isn't that asking for trouble? Or do you see that the wind is blowing in the wrong direction and want to push the mess to me to clean up?"

He paused, looked away, and said, “I’m more interested in media interviews than taking over this mess.

Thanks to you, I got a chance to promote with a big brand. I also learned more about you, for example, you begged me to make a bet, but ended up getting hurt by the game you set, which led to a complete loss. "

Shang Baochang chuckled: “I think the public will be more interested in stories like this.

You have also provided a negative example for others to learn from, isn't that more meaningful?"

Liu Zhaoqing's face turned pale and blue in an instant, he was terrified, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

He had not expected that things would turn into a joint boycott, a situation that would do him no good.

However, more and more people are now joining in, forming a chain reaction, obviously wanting to use his example for large-scale publicity.

This is free advertising for them, using him as a negative example to promote their company brand.

Predictably, his jewelry company would become infamous as a result.

All this was the result of Zhou Qi's behind-the-scenes promotion. His heart was full of hatred, but at this time he no longer had the confidence to refute.

"Mr. Shang, I admit defeat. I really do!" Liu Zhaoqing's voice was obviously much weaker.

He had no choice but to admit defeat.

"It's your decision to admit defeat. It's my right to accept it or not."

Shang Baochang sneered: "With your character, I'm afraid no one will be willing to do business with you anymore. In less than a year or two, you will probably be able to file for bankruptcy. Congratulations!"

Liu Zhaoqing was so angry that he could not speak. Seeing that he could not get any forgiveness from Shang Baochang, he turned to Zhou Qi and pleaded:

"Mr. Zhou, I admit defeat and promise not to be your enemy again. Can you let me go?"

Zhou Qi said calmly: "I said before that the bet between you has nothing to do with me."

This sentence was indeed said in public, and Liu Zhaoqing thought Zhou Qi was afraid of him at the time. Now thinking back, it was not the case at all.

If he had known that Zhou Qi could come up with such high-quality materials, he would not have easily provoked the other party. Without this material, the victory of this bet should have belonged to him.

Liu Zhaoqing remembered Zhou Qi's warning to him not to regret it, and he laughed at him at that time. Now it seems that he really brought trouble upon himself.

Facing the mocking gazes from all around, Liu Zhaoqing tried hard to hold back the blood that was about to spurt out, and asked bitterly, "What do you want in order for you to let me go?"

Although this bet was between Shang Baochang and Liu Zhaoqing, Shang Baochang did not speak this time, but looked at Zhou Qi.

Without Zhou Qi's help, he would not have won the bet, and it was Zhou Qi who helped solve this difficult problem just now.

All the efforts to turn the situation around came from Zhou Qi, so what reason did he have to interrupt?

Zhou Qi's eyes were deep, as if he was thinking about how to respond to Liu Zhaoqing's request.

Zhou Qi looked directly at Liu Zhaoqing and said firmly: "You have to give Mr. Xing and everyone present a sincere apology."

Liu Zhaoqing understood that this was a condition attached to the previous bet - if he lost, he would have to publicly admit his mistake.

Now he stood at this crossroads:

Either kneel down and apologize to preserve at least half of the company's shares; or refuse and face media exposure, a joint boycott by the jewelry industry, and subsequent bankruptcy liquidation.

After some inner struggle, Liu Zhaoqing finally chose the former.

He took a deep breath and knelt heavily in front of Xing Zheshen: "Mr. Xing, I was wrong. I acted on impulse. I beg you to forgive me."

Zhou Qi stepped aside, leaving all the space to Xing Zheshen.

Xing Zheshen looked at Liu Zhaoqing in front of him, knowing in his heart that this was not a true repentance, but considering their old friendship, he waved his hand gently, indicating that the matter ended there.

Liu Zhaoqing immediately turned to everyone and lowered his proud head to express his apology.

At this moment, the ridicule around him seemed to become real, and every pair of eyes was like a slap in the face, slapping him hard in the face.

After apologizing, Liu Zhaoqing once again asked for Xing Zheshen's help, mentioning his deceased father, hoping that the old man's kindness could touch the other party's heart.

However, Xing Zheshen just frowned slightly, obviously embarrassed by this request.

Shang Baochang interrupted and made an unexpected proposal to Liu Zhaoqing - to buy his company for 30 million.

“Don’t tell me you don’t understand your financial situation.”

Shang Baochang continued, "In order to quickly capture the market, you borrowed money from the bank and played big. Thirty million is already a preferential price given to you based on your past performance."

Liu Zhaoqing cursed in his heart, this was simply taking advantage of someone's misfortune.

But Shang Baochang's words reminded him that if he did not accept the deal, he would be liquidated and bankrupt, and the goods in the store could only be sold at low prices, or even nothing left.

Or he could choose to hold on, but that would mean going all out in the fierce market competition.

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