NOVEL NEXT Chapter 42 Fang Cunshan Appears
"A few photographs can be called evidence?"
Fang Feifei asked calmly in return.
"Can they not? Fang Feifei, then how do you explain these photographs?" Fang Junxiang asked aggressively.
"Explain? Of course, there's an explanation. Since everyone believes there's an insider story, let me explain everything from the beginning."
Hearing this, the crowd fell silent, quietly watching Fang Feifei.
In an instant, Fang Feifei took the initiative.
"First of all, I had just returned from overseas not long ago, and I took over the jewelry appraisal contest at the last minute. Before that, I had never met Wang Ye."
"Furthermore, I didn't meet Wang Ye during the jewelry appraisal contest, but at the Fang Family's house. At that time, my grandfather, Old Mr. Fang Cunshan, was seriously ill. It was Wang Ye who cured my grandfather. However, after curing my grandfather, Mr. Wang Ye left in a hurry. Thus, my grandfather told me to properly express our gratitude to Mr. Wang Ye."
"So you secretly predetermined Wang Ye as the winner to thank him?" Fang Junxiang interrupted.
"No, the championship title of a jewelry appraisal contest isn't sufficient to thank Wang Ye, because the prize money for the winner is only eighty million. To express gratitude to Mr. Wang Ye, my grandfather has already gifted the Fang Family gold card to Mr. Wang Ye. You should understand that this gold card is worth more than the championships of ten jewelry appraisal contests."
With this explanation, the hearts of the audience began to waver.
If Wang Ye had really received the Fang Family gold card, then indeed, the championship would hold no appeal for him.
And Fang Junxiang himself was entirely unaware of this matter.
Therefore, when Fang Feifei said these words, he also became somewhat flustered.
"Fang Feifei, you're talking nonsense. How could the Fang Family gold card, something so important, possibly be given to Wang Ye?" Fang Junxiang questioned.
Fang Feifei merely smiled faintly, "Would I panic and lie at this time?"
"Moreover, these photographs, viewed as evidence, are actually scenes of me privately thanking Wang Ye over a meal. As for when someone secretly took these photos, I have no idea."
"Lastly, I want to say that this contest was absolutely fair and just. After all, it was broadcast live, and anyone interested can review the recorded footage. Besides, another organizer of this contest is the authorities of Yun City. If anyone has any doubts, they can provide feedback to the official channels."
Fang Feifei's response was coherent, watertight.
At this moment, Fang Junxiang stood on the stage looking like a fool.
He thought he had the evidence, but now, he was completely on the back foot.
But he was not willing to give up and stubbornly continued, "Fang Feifei, do you have any evidence for what you've said?"
"I am the evidence."
At that moment, a slightly aged but very stable voice rang out.
To everyone's surprise, it was Old Mr. Fang of the Fang Family, Fang Cunshan.
"Dad!"
"Grandpa!"
Fang Junxiang and Fang Feifei both cried out at the same time.
But Fang Cunshan merely lifted his hand slightly, motioning for them to be silent.
He then addressed the audience, "As one of the hosts of this contest, I, Fang Cunshan, can assure you that the entire process was fair and impartial, with no insider deals. Everyone is welcome to scrutinize it, and if any injustice is found, you can point it out at any time. I, Fang Cunshan, will accept all consequences."
With Fang Cunshan stepping forward, no one dared to question any further. His position in Yun City was unshakable.
Fang Junxiang dared not say anything more since that was his father.
After speaking, Fang Cunshan walked towards Wang Ye.
"Divine Doctor Wang Ye, congratulations on winning the championship of this jewelry appraisal contest. You must attend the victory celebration later. I haven't personally expressed my gratitude for your treatment yet!"
Fang Cunshan said this deliberately, obviously intending to support Fang Feifei. With his statement, Fang Feifei's previous words were now firmly established.
"A celebration banquet? Old Mr. Fang, this is..." Wang Ye still wanted to decline.
"Divine Doctor Wang Ye, you mustn't decline! That settles it," Fang Cunshan declared authoritatively, then shifted his gaze to Fang Junxiang.
Fang Junxiang, standing to the side, had by this time turned the color of liver.
All his plans were thrown into disarray.
He hadn't anticipated Fang Feifei's composed response, and the sudden appearance of Fang Cunshan was even more unexpected.
"Go back!" Fang Cunshan simply said coldly to Fang Junxiang.
If he hadn't intervened today, who knows how the matter would have ended.
But no matter how it could have ended, the Fang Family's reputation would be the one lost. Fang Junxiang publicly airing his own niece's affairs would surely become major news in Yun City.
Even with Fang Cunshan's timely intervention to bring the matter to a close, the incident's impact would still be significant.
"Dad, I..." Fang Junxiang wanted to explain.
"Go!" But Fang Cunshan did not give him the chance.
"Yes," Fang Junxiang could only agree, hanging his head and leaving.
"Feifei, handle the remaining matters and then come to the Fang Family restaurant," Fang Cunshan instructed.
"Of course, Grandfather," she answered.
After giving the instructions, Fang Cunshan turned to Wang Ye with a kindly expression.
"Divine Doctor Wang Ye, we shall take our leave first. Let's head to the Fang Family restaurant."
"Yes, Old Mr. Fang, please," Wang Ye could only nod in agreement.
However, Wang Ye noticed that no one else had been invited to the celebration banquet.
The judges, examiners, host, and even the other finalists were not invited.
It seemed that he was the only one invited.
That made Wang Ye feel that this was no ordinary celebration banquet. But he was not worried, as the Fang Family wouldn't dare to mistreat him.
Standing on stage, Su Wanqing saw the close relationship between Wang Ye and Fang Cunshan, which displeased her somewhat.
In her view, Wang Ye was nothing more than a minor Taoist who had come down from the mountains and didn't deserve such status.
If they were to marry in the future, Wang Ye's status would be greatly disadvantageous to her.
Though Su Wanqing was displeased, there was nothing she could do about it. Fang Cunshan's status was unshakable, not something she could contend with.
However, at that moment, Fang Feifei approached Su Wanqing.
"Miss Su, congratulations on winning second place. Although there's no reward, it's still praiseworthy. You have strong appraising skills; perhaps we can collaborate in the future."
Upon hearing this, Su Wanqing felt like Fang Feifei was mocking her.
But she couldn't retaliate. After all, this was the Fang Family's territory, so she simply responded with a faint smile.
"That is all then! I must attend the celebration banquet. Until next time," Fang Feifei said and then left.
It was as if she was deliberately telling Su Wanqing that she was going to attend the celebration banquet with Wang Ye.
After Fang Feifei's departure, the appraisal competition came to a close.