At that moment, Zhen Baoxuan was alive with activity, as a constant flow of visitors came to pay their respects at the dock and request appraisals.


    Zhang Ermao (Cade) lingered at the entrance for a brief moment, but ultimately gathered his courage and stepped inside.


    As many people recognized Zhang Ermao (Cade) and were aware of his changed circumstances, a wave of respect washed over the crowd as he entered. They instinctively addressed him as Brother Ermao, each voice tinged with admiration.


    Zhang Ermao (Cade) felt a wave of shame wash over him. In that instant, he acknowledged the truth of his past misdeeds, realizing he had tarnished the reputation that Master Wade and Don Albertye had afforded him.


    Upon spotting Zhou Liangyun, he felt a deep sense of guilt and approached him.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Zhou Liangyun, noticing his approach, initially assumed Zhang Ermao (Cade) hade in person after failing to send someone to retrieve something. He regarded him warily and inquired, “Ermao, what brings you here?”


    Suddenly, Zhang Ermao (Cade) fell to one knee, his expression filled with remorse. “Manager Zhou, Boss Zhou, I, Zhang Ermao (Cade), have wronged you!” he confessed, his voice heavy with shame.


    Zhou Liangyun furrowed his brow, suspicious that Zhang Ermao (Cade) might be up to some new scheme. He feigned confusion and replied, “We’re merely acquaintances and have never shared any business dealings. I can’t think of anything you could have done to wrong me.”


    The onlookers shared a look of bewilderment. Despite Zhang Ermao (Cade)’s current lower status, he was still regarded more favorably than many of the familiar faces on the antique street. Why was he suddenly kneeling and apologizing to Zhou Liangyun?


    Curious spectators, eager for gossip, began to discreetly whip out their mobile phones to capture the unfolding scene.


    Zhang Ermao (Cade) took a deep breath, his embarrassment palpable. “Boss Zhou, the bronze Buddha you received earlier was secretly arranged by me, along with Vice President Jacob from the Calligraphy and Painting Association and Chen Yufei from Ji Qingtang. We purchased it from Mr. Cheng, a well-known figure in the industry, for 98,000. Mr. Cheng was unaware that it originated from the Northern Song Dynasty, and we failed to recognize its value ourselves. Our intention was to deceive you, hoping it would undermine your standing in the antique street. I never anticipated it would backfire so spectacrly. Please forgive my misdeeds and don’t judge me too harshly.”


    As he spoke, he retrieved a letter from his pocket—filled with words of contrition—and handed it to Zhou Liangyun, saying respectfully, “This is my apology letter. I hope you will ept it! Additionally, I will share this letter publicly on my social media to apologize to you in front of others!”


    The crowd stood in stunned silence.


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    Zhou Liangyun was equally perplexed by Zhang Ermao (Cade)’s apology. Initially, he suspected a ploy on Zhang Ermao (Cade)’s part, but upon reflection, he recognized the significance of openly addressing charlie Wade’s father-inw. This was indeed puzzling.


    Zhou Liangyun had no doubt about charlie Wade’s influence in Aurous Hill. Don Albert was a steadfast ally of charlie Wade, and now Zhang Ermao (Cade) was under Don Albertye’s mentorship. Logically, Zhang Ermao (Cade) would be inclined to curry favor with charlie Wade. Jacob, charlie Wade’s father-inw, would never willingly tarnish Jacob’s reputation in public.


    There could only be one reason for Zhang Ermao (Cade)’s boldness in this moment: it had to be at charlie Wade’s behest.