"So what if we call the police? Do you think I'm afraid of you?" Zhao Yixin's demeanor was one of utter defiance.
She didn't believe that calling the police would resolve the issue.
Wei Yumeng fell into thought. Even if the matter were reported to the police, it would likely be difficult to clarify.
This was because there was no way to prove the true ownership of the jade bracelet. Even if Zhao Yixin had indeed swapped it elsewhere, she would be unable to prove it.
With both sides sticking to their stories, even the police would find it difficult to handle.
"Wei Yumeng, I doubt you'd want me to publicize this. As long as you compensate me, I can pretend this never happened."
Zhao Yixin spoke, then a cold sneer flickered across her lips. "Of course, if you can't resolve this matter properly, I won't hesitate to broadcast it far and wide, letting everyone know that your shop is making ill-gotten gains."
"You're outright threatening us! This is too much!"
Mu Linjing couldn't control herself and took a few steps forward. If she could, she would disregard everything and teach Zhao Yixin a lesson.
Zhao Yixin deliberately lifted her chin. "What, you want to hit me? Is this how your shop treats its customers? Selling fake goods and then hitting the customers?"
For a moment, both sides were locked in a stalemate.
Wei Yumeng continued to ponder solutions internally, while Mu Linjing argued incessantly with Zhao Yixin.
Actually, Wei Yumeng found something strange about this incident. Zhao Yixin had already left the jewelry store, so why did she suddenly return just to cause trouble for her?
Or had something happened that made her suddenly remember to do this?
Considering the approximate time, she and Mu Linjing had only left the jewelry store for about ten minutes. Whatever happened must have occurred within the mall.
If Zhao Yixin had secretly swapped the bracelet during this time, perhaps clues could be found within the mall.
However, with the constant stream of people in the mall, it was unlikely they would find anything.
Wei Yumeng felt a headache coming on. Did she really have to settle this matter with money?
At some point, a crowd of passersby had gathered outside the shop, whispering and discussing the situation.
"Young Master Zhan, that's Madam's shop. It seems something has happened," Fang Xun said, looking at the jewelry store with a hint of confusion.
Zhan Mohan had originally come to this mall to inspect the quarterly profits of Zhan Corporation's products. He hadn't expected to encounter such a scene.
"Let's go take a look," Zhan Mohan said, striding towards the jewelry store.
"Did this shop really sell fake goods? I find it hard to believe."
"Yes, yes. I bought jewelry here before, and the quality was top-notch. You get what you pay for. It's truly unbelievable."
The entrance to the jewelry store was already completely packed with people who enjoyed a good spectacle.
"Please make way."
Fang Xun managed to carve out a path through the onlookers, and he and Zhan Mohan entered the store.
"I'm telling you, Zhao Yixin, don't think you can defraud us like this," Mu Linjing said indignantly. "We will definitely find a way to prove that the problem isn't with the items in the store, but with your malicious intent."
"That's hilarious. I haven't done anything, so how could I have malicious intent?" Zhao Yixin deliberately egged them on. "Everyone, come and see! This shop clearly sold fake goods, and now they're blaming the customer. Would you still dare to shop here?"
Hearing these words, Zhan Mohan had already guessed the entire situation with a high degree of accuracy.
Just as Wei Yumeng was about to say something, she looked up and saw Zhan Mohan.
"Mohan, why are you here?"
Zhan Mohan then explained, "I was in the vicinity for work."
Upon seeing Zhan Mohan, Zhao Yixin actually walked towards him.
"Young Master Zhan, please be fair in this matter. I bought this jade bracelet from her, and now they've sold me a fake and are refusing to admit it."
Zhao Yixin said this while glaring at Wei Yumeng. "I know you are Wei Yumeng's husband, and you might be biased in this matter.
But I must also remind you that a woman who can sell fake goods is not a good person. Who knows what else she's hiding from you outside."
However, as soon as she finished speaking, she shivered uncontrollably.
She saw Zhan Mohan's bone-chilling gaze, and could only shut her mouth sheepishly.
"Do you know what kind of person my wife is better than I do?" Zhan Mohan's tone was tinged with anger.
He would not allow anyone to speak ill of Wei Yumeng in front of him.
Hearing this, Zhao Yixin's eyes were filled with dissatisfaction, and she even felt a pang of sadness in her heart.
Why were the men she encountered so easily able to abandon her?
But why was it that even when she deliberately tried to sow discord between Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan, it was all in vain?
Why had she suddenly returned and deliberately claimed Wei Yumeng sold a fake bracelet? It all had to do with her new boyfriend, Mr. Qian.
That Mr. Qian was her boyfriend of a short while. He was willing to do so much for her because they were still in the midst of their passionate love.
As a result, when Mr. Qian learned that Zhao Yixin's supposed adversary was such a formidable figure, he decisively left her.
So, she was furious and deliberately swapped the bracelet for a fake, then went to find Wei Yumeng to make trouble.
When she saw Zhan Mohan, she had a sudden idea to provoke their relationship, making Wei Yumeng experience the pain of being dumped as well.
But in reality, she had failed.
"Actually, I have an idea," Wei Yumeng said. "Although this method might not be entirely effective, it's worth a try."
If Zhan Mohan hadn't been here, Wei Yumeng's plan might not have worked.
But the situation was different now. With Zhan Mohan present, it meant that the entire mall's operational control was here. What did she have to worry about?
Although Wei Yumeng didn't usually like to rely on Zhan Mohan, she felt that occasionally relying on him was not a problem.
"According to my calculation, you didn't leave the store for long after purchasing the jade bracelet. If we can check the mall's surveillance, we might be able to find something.
As long as the surveillance footage doesn't show you privately swapping the bracelet, my store is willing to compensate you. What do you say?"
Zhao Yixin's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this suggestion.
She hadn't paid attention to her surroundings at all at the time; it was all an impulsive act. If the surveillance really caught something, wouldn't she lose everything?
Mu Linjing looked at Zhao Yixin's mocking expression. "Judging by your reaction, you seem a little guilty. Are you perhaps afraid to do this? Because it was you who deliberately swapped the real jade bracelet!"
"Who says I'm afraid!" Zhao Yixin blurted out almost reflexively. She had always disliked being looked down upon.
But the moment she spoke, she already began to regret it.