Supremely Talented Tyrant-Chapter 538 Luxury Goods Appraisal

Several girls and older women unconsciously nodded their heads, showing that they cared a lot about what Hao Jian was saying.

Because they often bought luxury goods, they suffered from not knowing how to identify them. Many of them had bought fake luxury goods before and been deceived by unscrupulous merchants. Even when shopping abroad, it was inevitable to encounter counterfeit goods.

So after hearing Hao Jian's words, they all appeared extremely serious.

"First," Hao Jian continued, "identify by the metal accessories."

"The metal accessories of a luxury item should have specific markings, texture, and weight. Most luxury goods are expensive yet understated, while many counterfeit merchants do not understand the ethos of top brands' subtle elegance. They make hardware that is glaringly shiny, whereas genuine pieces look simple yet generous, with a matte bronze color that is slightly greenish, devoid of dazzling brilliance, but exuding a sense of rugged practicality. The feel of the metal should not be like plastic, and the sound it makes when struck should not be tinny. The zipper should glide smoothly without any resistance, and opening and closing should be effortless."

Some women who had bought luxury items couldn't help but nod in agreement, feeling that Hao Jian's words were very reasonable, as their experiences with luxury goods were indeed as he described, understated yet luxurious.

Chen Zhiyan and Yuan Shanshan listened very attentively, like students, with Chen Zhiyan even taking out a notebook to jot down notes. Being a newcomer, she knew she had a lot to learn, and with Hao Jian personally giving the lesson, she naturally wanted to seize this opportunity.

Hao Jian continued, "Second, by the leather grain."

"A replica Hermès bag can imitate the leather 'vein pattern' of an original. However, it cannot replicate the soft feel of real leather."

"Other signs of counterfeits include lightweight metal parts and zippers that get stuck."

"Third, the zipper."

"The patterns on a genuine LV will not be divided by the zipper. Due to the proliferation of counterfeits, many top brands have also adopted countermeasures. A spokesperson for Chanel said that the company uses a unique coding system to control the production process of every handbag, somewhat like the vehicle identification number on a new car, then prints this unique code on a card, which is sold along with the handbag. For consumers, when they take the product to an official store for authentication, these anti-counterfeiting measures come into play."

"Fourth, smell the leather."

"A genuine leather LV, for example, will emit a natural leather fragrance, palpable the moment you enter a boutique—distinctively bovine, pure, and unique. Real experts can determine authenticity just by the scent of the bag. The odors of fake leather bags are varied and peculiar, some even having a strong smell of glue. Therefore, frequenting luxury brand counters can be very beneficial in learning how to discern the authenticity of luxury goods."

Then, Hao Jian shook his head and looked at the heavy-set woman, "Yet your bag lacks even these four most basic fundamentals and you still claim it's genuine?"

At that moment, people looked at the heavy-set woman with eyes filled with mockery.

Because Hao Jian had captivated them with his extensive knowledge, they were nearly certain he was an expert in luxury goods identification, otherwise he couldn't have known so much about luxury goods.

This heavy-set woman actually thought she could take advantage of him; it was simply laughable.

She even had the gall to call someone a pauper. What right did she, a person carrying a fake bag, have to say that?

The heavy-set woman was also stunned, not expecting Hao Jian to really have such in-depth knowledge of luxury goods. She was dumbfounded on the spot.

Seeing the somewhat contemptuous looks from the crowd, the heavy-set woman felt exceptionally embarrassed and annoyed, harshly retorting, "You... you're talking nonsense!"

"I'm talking nonsense? You said you bought your bag in Europe, right?" Hao Jian asked.

"Exactly!" the heavy-set woman replied confidently.

"When did you buy it?" Hao Jian continued to question.

"Just last week!"

"Last week? Alright then, tell us the address of the shop where you bought the LV bag. I'll call LV company right now to check if they sold a bag to you last week," Hao Jian said indifferently.

As everyone heard this, they were all instantly shocked. This guy could actually communicate directly with LV company? Was he just showing off?

They were skeptical, for Hao Jian's clothing was indeed too simple, making him look like a construction worker. And now, not only had he displayed a rich knowledge of luxury goods, but he also claimed to be able to communicate directly with LV company, which was astonishing to them.

Only highly influential and impressive individuals could communicate directly with LV company.

"Pretending to be a hunter with a dead rat in your pocket, just by looking at your poor appearance, you think you can talk directly with LV company? What are you trying to show off?" The heavy-set woman looked disdainfully at Hao Jian with a sneer, her expression sharp and unpleasant.

At that moment, Yuan Shanshan could no longer stand by and watch. She stepped forward and presented her work badge: "I am the secretary to the chairman of Shu Ya Group, my name is Yuan Shanshan. I believe there is no one in Hua City who doesn't know about Shu Ya Group, right?"

Yuan Shanshan was right, there were indeed few people in Hua City who did not recognize Shu Ya Group. Because Shu Ya Group had now become the symbol of Hua City, having monopolized the entire city's jewelry business and even now, it had reached beyond national borders, aiming for the world, becoming the only Huaxia brand on Champs-Elysées.

This made the people of Hua City very proud, because Shu Ya Group was their local brand, and they all felt honored by its successes. It just never occurred to them that these people were from Shu Ya Group.

The plump woman was also stunned. So, these people had such significant backgrounds?

"If you suspect that my work badge is fake, you can call our company to confirm if I exist. If you don't know the number, I can tell it to you," Yuan Shanshan said, her face expressionless, clearly feeling very annoyed at this point.

It was bad enough to bully a child like Meiya, but to also insult her idol, did they really think she was a pushover?

"What exactly are you trying to say?" The plump woman's face fell, and she asked angrily.

"Nothing much, just trying to tell you, don't you fucking look down on people. Because the man you're looking down on is our group's Vice Chairman!" Yuan Shanshan cursed directly.

The moment these words came out, not just the plump woman, but everyone present was astonished.

This man, dressed like a construction worker, was really the Vice Chairman of the Shu Ya Group?

"The Vice Chairman of the Shu Ya Group? Are you joking? If he were the Vice Chairman, would he dress like a construction worker?" The plump woman still did not believe it and continued to scoff disdainfully.

"Our chairman has always been low-key, just like the brand culture of LV. People who are truly capable are the ones who are low-key and substantial. Unlike some people who can't afford real luxury brands, they flaunt A-grade knockoffs!" At this point, Chen Zhiyan also stood up, speaking on behalf of Hao Jian.

Seeing this, the audience was now completely convinced of Hao Jian's identity as the Vice Chairman. Only a Vice Chairman could have such beautiful women speak up for him.

Even Hao Jian himself was caught between laughter and tears. He had always been the one helping Chen Zhiyan and Yuan Shanshan, but today, having these two protectors championing for him, he had a very peculiar feeling.

"Just saying so makes it true? Prove it if you can!" The plump woman taunted; her goal now was to vehemently deny Hao Jian's identity as the Vice Chairman, otherwise, she would lose face big time.

Chen Zhiyan lifted one of Hao Jian's hands and said, "The wedding ring on our chairman's hand is the Shu Ya Group's latest product, a top-grade jewelry piece worth a million yuan. And I know there's a branch of our group in this mall. We can go there at any time and have the jewelry appraiser verify the authenticity of this ring!"

When saying this, Chen Zhiyan was full of confidence, and this confidence also affected the onlookers, who knew that Chen Zhiyan wouldn't lie.

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The plump woman's face instantly turned green. Chen Zhiyan dared to say this with such certainty, and if she agreed to go, the result would only be more embarrassing.

"We have the means to prove ourselves, what about you? How can you prove that your bag is real? I think you'll probably say that you forgot where you bought it, and then forgot the name of the shop, won't you?" Chen Zhiyan sneered repeatedly.

The plump woman was gritting her teeth but dared not retort. Her items were indeed fake, and if these people were really from Shu Ya Group, then they truly had the means to talk to LV, and she did not want to be humiliated.

"Don't judge others through a narrow crack in the door, it flattens your perspective. Our Vice Chairman may be low-key, and he may wear simple clothing, but even if you really wore head-to-toe designer labels, what of it? A small ring on his hand could buy dozens, hundreds of the items on your body!" Yuan Shanshan chimed in with her own cold mockery.

"Since you're so rich, then pay up! What's with the act!" The plump woman bellowed.

"If what you have is real, of course, I will compensate, but your stuff is fake, so what should I compensate you with, an egg?" Hao Jian ridiculed: "Just now, didn't you claim that I was scamming? Then hurry up and call the police. Then, along the way, have your bag appraised to see if it's real or fake, because if it's a fake, then you're committing malicious fraud!"

These words from Hao Jian immediately took the wind out of the plump woman's sails; if the police were really called, she probably would be the one to endure disgrace.

After a long while, the plump woman finally glared at Hao Jian with intense resentment and said without any confidence, "I won't stoop to your level!"

"Tsk tsk~"

A chorus of jeers rose from the crowd, all looking disdainfully at the plump woman.

"You just remember this!" The plump woman left angrily, throwing down these words before fleeing in a most embarrassing manner!

At this time, Hao Jian softly comforted Meiya, who was still sobbing, "Meiya, always remember, when someone bullies you, don't cry, be strong! If somebody bullies you, hit them, and if you can't beat them, call me! From today on, I am your godfather, understand?"