In the video, Zhou Liangyun demonstratedplete transparency when discussing the bronze Buddha with the seller. He immediately shared all relevant details, including its age, true value, and prior auction history for simr items. Hismunication was clear and straightforward.


    This level of honesty is truly unprecedented in the antiques industry.


    What’s even moremendable is that, despite being fully informed about the item’s details, the seller still agreed to sell it to Zhou Liangyun for 300,000 yuan. Yet, Zhou Liangyun continued to negotiate, hoping to ensure that the seller could benefit more from the deal.


    Despite Zhou Liangyun’s earnest efforts to persuade him, the seller was resolute and insisted on the price of 300,000 yuan.


    From this exchange, it is evident to everyone that there were no ethical issues with Zhou Liangyun throughout the acquisition process.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    However, a significant problem arose in this situation.


    As highlighted in the video, the seller explicitly stated that the item was stolen from his father.


    This admission indicates that the item was obtained uwfully.


    The individuals who approached to sell items, like the seller from the previous night, were equipped with hidden cameras. Meanwhile, Zhang Ermao (Cade), who was watching the live broadcast, quickly identified this critical w and sent a message to the seller.


    Initially, the seller seemed puzzled, but upon reading Zhang Ermao’s (Cade) message, he regained his confidence and confronted Zhou Liangyun coldly: “So, you acknowledge that my brother stole this item? Since it was stolen, it must be returned! You should call the buyer immediately and ask them to send it back to me, or I’ll call the police and have you arrested!”


    Zhou Liangyun remainedposed, smiling slightly as he responded, “As the seller mentioned, this item was indeed stolen by him from his father, who recently passed away.”


    The seller quickly retorted, “My father had a will before he died, which states that everything belongs to me, so naturally, that item is also mine! It’s only right that I ask for its return!”


    Zhou Liangyun looked at the seller and replied with a smile, “First, if you im that the item was bequeathed to you by your father, you must present a legally valid will.”


    “To establish the will’s legality, a notary public must confirm it. Ideally, the will itself should be notarized; otherwise, your imsck foundation.”


    “Without a solid basis, the item still belongs to your father.”


    “Since your father has passed away and you cannot produce a legally binding will, both you and your brother have equal inheritance rights.”


    “If there are other siblings or if your mother is still alive, your rights would be further divided.”


    “Since your brother holds inheritance rights as well, there’s no issue with him selling the item to me. If you believe otherwise, you have the option to sue him in court to recover your losses.”


    Zhou Liangyun calmly continued, “So, what you should do now is take your brother to court and resolve the inheritance matters privately, rather thaning to me.”


    The seller was left speechless, and Zhang Ermao (Cade) was equally taken aback, struggling to find a suitable response.


    Noticing the seller’s hesitation and his frequent nces at his phone, Zhou Liangyun guessed that he was awaiting guidance from someone behind the scenes.


    With a hint of humor, he asked, “Do you not understand? Would you like me to exin again?”


    Zhang Ermao (Cade), feeling exasperated, was pulling at his hair in frustration. The pain jolted him into action, prompting him to devise a response for the seller.<fn5b50> This content belongs to find?novel</fn5b50>


    After reading the message, the seller looked up, reenergized, and dered with determination, “You are unjustly enriched! If you don’t return the item, I will call the police, report you to the industrial andmercial bureau, and take you to court!”


    Zhou Liangyun nodded, his demeanor shifting as he responded sharply, “Very well, let’s call the police right now. I suspect you may not be this person’s brother. Since I have the video footage, we can verify both of your identities to see if you truly are siblings.”


    “Let’s also rify—if you are indeed brothers, we must check whether your father has truly just passed away.”


    “If your father is still alive, it would indicate that both of you have lied.”


    “If your father passed away recently, we must then examine evidence proving he owned this collection during his lifetime.”


    “With today’s technology, it’s easy to capture images. Your father kept this collection for decades, so surely you have some photos of him with it, right?”


    “Even if there aren’t any group photos, you should at least have video evidence showing this collection in your home, correct?”