Feng Ze hesitated a little at first.
After all, Tao Zhiyan had given this to him. If Tao Zhiyan left, it would be the only keepsake he had.
But he did not hesitate for long.
He did not want anything to happen to the Tao family.
He wanted Tao Zhiyan to be happy.
Tao Father glanced at the watch, then looked at Feng Ze. "How do you know?"
Feng Ze pressed his lips together.
Of course he knew.
His father was very rich, so of course the watch was real.
"You can have it authenticated." Feng Ze placed the watch in Tao Father's hand. "I don't know much about it, but it should sell for quite a lot."
If it was real, it would certainly sell for a lot.
Even if they sold it for next to nothing, the money would still be enough to live comfortably for a lifetime.
Tao Father held the watch and examined it carefully.
Just as Feng Ze had said, it looked genuine.
But he could not be sure.
If this thing was real, how was that any different from a windfall dropping into his lap?
When he turned back to ask Feng Ze how he knew, the boy had already gone inside to rest.
Tao Father stared at the watch for a long time.
The next day, just as Tao Zhiyan had wished, he did not have to go to school.
The little boy could not stop grinning. He hugged Feng Ze's arm as they sat at home watching cartoons, playing video games, and drawing.
It felt as though they had barely done anything, but afternoon came in no time.
Peach's Dad called Feng Ze's name, and Feng Ze's heart clenched.
It was time to leave.
It was a short trip from the Tao