Chapter 401 The Headpiece is Stolen
Chapter 401 The Headpiece is Stolen
Mu Qianqian subconsciously leaned against Mo Tingye's chest.
"Next up is the auction of a top-quality glass pearl from the Song Dynasty imperial palace, with a starting price of one hundred million."
Just as the auctioneer finished speaking and displayed the glass pearl, the staff prepared to hand the gilded headdress to Mo Tingye.
The lights in the auction room went out instantly.
"What happened? The power suddenly went out?"
"Organizers, what do you mean by this?"
"Is it like in the TV dramas, where secret agents come to steal valuable jewelry?"
"Perhaps your guess is correct; today's auction items are all extremely valuable."
The auction was in an uproar, with much discussion and chaos.
"Everyone, don't panic, it's probably just a power outage at the venue."
The auctioneer shouted.
Ten minutes later, the lights came on.
The auction staff member who walked up to Mo Tingye stared blankly at his hand.
The gilded jewelry box in his hand had vanished without a trace.
"Auctioneer, the gilded headdress has been stolen. Immediately notify Mr. Luo to close all exits and have the bodyguards search the venue."
The staff member shouted anxiously.
The auctioneer, still holding a glass pearl, immediately dialed Luo Zijin's number upon hearing the staff's words.
"Mr. Luo, something terrible has happened! The gilded headdress has been stolen. Please seal off all exits immediately."
"What are you all doing? Didn't we arrange for so many bodyguards?"
"Mr. Luo, this was an accident."
"It was probably not an accident. I was watching the auction the whole time, and the moment the lights went out, a woman dressed in Hanfu disappeared in a flash."
"I'll call the police immediately and arrange for bodyguards to conduct a thorough search of the entire venue. You're in charge of calming down the VIPs."
"Okay, Mr. Luo."
The auctioneer hung up the phone and walked over to Mo Tingye.
"I'm so sorry, Mr. Mo, the gilded headdress you bid on has been stolen. We have already reported it to the police. Xinghui Group will give you an explanation for this matter. We are truly sorry!"
Mu Qianqian's head was buzzing.
She had just sensed the unfriendly gaze of the woman in Hanfu and had a premonition that something bad was going to happen.
"Honey, it was that woman in the Hanfu who bid against you. She just saw you win the gilded headdress and gave me a cold look."
"Honey, don't be afraid, Xinghui Group will give us an explanation."
"I'm sorry, Mrs. Mo, this was caused by our Xinghui Group. We will definitely give you an explanation."
The auctioneer apologized.
"Then I'll wait for your explanation. I don't need a refund. My wife really likes that set of jewelry, and I hope you can get it back."
"Okay, Mr. Mo."
Within minutes, dozens of bodyguards from Xinghui Group began searching the scene.
"Holy crap, I was right, there are secret agents here to steal the jewelry."
The wealthy young man who guessed correctly was beaming with excitement.
The story has become a reality.
"Who's so capable? To steal the headdress in ten minutes?"
"I heard from Mrs. Mo that it seems to have been done by the woman in Hanfu who was bidding against them."
"Is this a case of being obsessed with status? Can't stand seeing someone else take your status, so you steal it?"
The wealthy young men and women present became increasingly excited as they guessed.
"Daddy and Mommy, Wanwan's diamond necklace is still here. Luckily, it wasn't stolen."
Wanwan hugged the blue Ocean Star necklace box tightly, looking relieved.
Seeing Wanwan's actions, Meng Size smiled.
Mo Tingye and Mu Qianqian chuckled upon hearing their daughter's words.
This little guy must really love the necklace Meng Size gave him!
Soon after, a group of police officers arrived and began investigating the venue.
"Mr. Mo, I'm so sorry for this accident."
Luo Zijin walked over with a face full of apology.
"Mr. Luo, your security is terrible. Such a high-end auction should use the highest level of security system."
"Mr. Mo, you're right. It was my mistake. Don't worry, I will definitely get the jewelry back. I'll personally deliver it to your home."
"Apologizing is useless; you should turn things around as soon as possible."
"Okay, Mr. Mo, please wait a moment, you and your wife. I will personally take you home after the police investigation is completed."
"Does this mean we don't need to block off all the roads leading to the auction site?"
"Yes, Mr. Mo."
"That's good. The thief probably hasn't had time to leave the venue yet."
Chenchen's eyes lit up as he listened to his father's conversation with President Luo.
"There is one more place that you cannot overlook."
Chenchen said.
"Air vent?"
Luo Zijin asked Chenchen.
"No, the electrical substation. The thief might still be hiding inside. She'll wait until the police clear the area before sneaking away, because that's the place the police are most likely to overlook."
“Young Master, you are right. I really admire you. You are meticulous and intelligent. I will tell the police to investigate there immediately.”
Luo Zijin turned and walked to the policeman's side.
Several police officers rushed into the power distribution room.
Ten minutes later, the woman in Hanfu was handcuffed and brought back by the police.
She happened to be holding the box containing the gilded headdress.
"Let me go! This is a family heirloom of my Ye family, passed down for many generations. If it hadn't been stolen and now it's at auction and being sold for a high price, I wouldn't have resorted to this desperate measure."
The woman in Hanfu struggled defiantly.
"No matter what your reasons are, they are not a reason for you to steal jewelry. This is a crime, you know?"
"A policeman said."
"Then isn't the person who stole the gilded headdress from my Ye family a criminal?"
The women in Hanfu were still arguing.
“We will investigate this matter thoroughly. Whether it is your Ye family heirloom is another matter. But you have indeed committed a crime today, and we must take you away.”
"You dare? I am Ye Wushuang, the eldest daughter of the Ye Group in Kyoto. My elder brother is Ye Wushen, a bigwig in the Kyoto business circle. Do you dare to offend him and take away the eldest daughter of the Ye family?"
As soon as Ye Wushuang finished speaking, she saw her elder brother Ye Wushen enter with several bodyguards.
"Big brother, save me."
Ye Wushuang saw her savior and shouted with joy.
Ye Wushen walked up to his sister and slapped her across the face.
"Brother, why did you hit me?"
Ye Wushuang looked on in disbelief. Her older brother loved her so much, how could he hit her?
“I hit you because you disregarded the law and committed theft. Even if the gilded headdress is a family heirloom of our Ye family, you cannot take it back by stealing. You should take it back openly and honestly through legal channels. That’s why I hit you.”
"Big brother...I..."
"Officer, my sister is spoiled and lawless. Do whatever you want with her. I won't use my power to suppress you."
Several policemen looked at each other.
When will the law be suppressed by power?
Even if he is a powerful figure in Kyoto, he cannot be above the law, can he?
"Mr. Mo, I am so sorry. My little sister was ignorant and I failed to discipline her properly. I can buy back the gilded headdress for a billion. I hope Mr. Mo can part with it."
"I'm sorry, my wife also really likes this set of jewelry. I won't part with what she likes."
Mo Tingye rejected Ye Wushen.
"Mr. Mo, is it alright if I offer 20% of the shares of the Kyoto Ye family, plus the Dongcheng demolition project, in exchange for Head and Face?"
I won't say it a second time.
Mo Tingye still refused; it was rare for his wife to have jewelry she liked, and he couldn't bear to part with it.
"Let's discuss your private matters somewhere else. Ye Wushuang's theft of valuable jewelry is illegal, and we need to take him away. Mr. Ye, please find a lawyer!"
After the police finished speaking, they took the jewelry box from Ye Wushuang's hands, handed it to Mo Tingye, and then took Ye Wushuang away.
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