A Truth and Two Lies (Part One)

Ma Xiaoqiang put it that way, but his "character" had been inherited from Ma Laocai. If he could take advantage of someone, how could he possibly let the opportunity pass? It was only because he was afraid of Ming Mazi that he could say such a thing. Of course, if he really intended to fleece Chu Chen, he wouldn't say so to his face.

Ming Mazi knew Ma Xiaoqiang was only saying something nice, but there was nothing he could do about it. If Ma Laocai really dared to pass off counterfeits as genuine, or quoted an outrageously high price, he would follow through on his words.

"Then let's go..."

Ma Xiaoqiang hurriedly led everyone into the main hall. He brewed tea for the three of them, exchanged a few polite words, and then went into the inner room.

Before long, Ma Xiaoqiang pushed out an old man in a wheelchair. From his appearance, the old man looked every inch an honest man. If Chu Chen hadn't heard Director Jin's story about Ma Laocai beforehand, he never would have guessed that this ordinary-looking old man was actually the kind of petty scoundrel who saw money and forgot everything else.

Ma Laocai was holding three boxes of different sizes. When he reached Chu Chen, Ma Xiaoqiang helped him place the boxes on the table.

After both sides exchanged introductions and pleasantries, Ma Laocai said with a smile, "It's true that I took a few things by mistake some time ago. But I can guarantee that none of the things I brought out today were deliberately taken incorrectly."

Everyone present was sharp-minded, including Ming Mazi. Otherwise, he never could have become the local power broker. Hearing this, he said with an unpleasant expression, "So, according to you, you can't guarantee that any