197 The Price of Pride and Shattered Trust

After some time elapsed, Su Dongzhu returned to the stage. All eyes immediately focused on him.

Lin Fan, sporting a wide smile, eagerly anticipated Su Dongzhu's response.

Su Dongzhu, meanwhile, took his position at the center of the stage.

"Mr. Su Dongzhu, let's conclude this auction since I emerged as the winner of the last item," Lin Fan confidently asserted, his smile unfaltering.

However, Su Dongzhu's expression turned sour. "Oh, you're not leaving just yet," he stated firmly.

The declaration left everyone perplexed, Lin Fan included. "What do you mean?" he inquired.

"Because this token is fake!" Su Dongzhu announced, presenting the Jade pendant.

At this revelation, shock rippled through the crowd, giving rise to various murmurs and discussions among the participants.

Lin Fan, however, wore an expression of utter disbelief. "How can it be fake? It's authentic!" he exclaimed.