"Just a small side business!"

In an instant, nearly everyone in the hall was stunned.

Aside from Xu Nan of Wanxinhesheng, Bai Jiao of Cheng Xinyi, and Sun Kaiping, as well as Boss Ma, the rest all wore expressions of disbelief.

"Oh my God, did I hear that wrong? Owning thirty-six treasures, even in the domestic antiques world, would rank as top-notch at Xiduobao, and you're saying it's just a small side business? Oh my God, my own shop has been running for decades, but it doesn't have even one such treasure."

"Wu Cao, Shen Qiang must be showing off; those thirty-six treasures are worth tens of billions! An amateur player can come up with so much? I wouldn't believe it even if you killed me!"

"It's truly unbelievable, I've spent my whole life in the world of antiques, and I can only produce one item that could compete with Xiduobao's collection—a result of all my life's efforts, yet Mr. Shen is just dabbling?"

"Don't fall for it, Mr. Shen must be putting on airs. In Provincial City, the people with tens of billions in assets can be counted on two hands. Owning a tens of billions yuan antique shop and then saying it's just for fun? I'd give this performance full marks."

"God, Amen, Buddha bless! Xiduobao worth tens of billions is just for fun? How incredible must Shen Qiang's main business be? How much money must he have? Oh my God, is he even wealthier than Ergaizi?"

"We've lost to an amateur player, using all our strength?"

"Damn, I absolutely don't believe his words! This Shen Qiang is clearly a show-off; no one can be that impressive! To play with tens of billions in antiques—who can have such a big heart?"

While everyone in the hall was shocked and skeptical,

another seemingly steady middle-aged man smiled calmly and said, "Mr. Shen, since you say that Xiduobao is just your sideline, may I be so bold as to ask what your main business is?"

Instantly, the hall fell silent, everyone tensely looking at Shen Qiang.

Shen Qiang smiled, "My main business is a doctor, at the Medical University Affiliated."

Such an answer made everyone pause, and then laughter broke out among them.

"Damn, I knew it, Shen Qiang is all about showing off. A doctor, even if we assume he earns tens of thousands a month, that's just two or three hundred thousand a year at most. To open an antique shop worth tens of billions as a sideline, isn't this pure bragging?"

"Hahaha, hilarious, a lifetime as a doctor, and the income doesn't even compare to selling one antique item."

"Right, obviously this is his main business, isn't it?"

And almost when the people in the hall simultaneously glanced at each other with mocking eyes, Shen Qiang smiled slightly and said, "But at the same time, I am also the largest shareholder of Shen's Holding Company, owning ninety-eight percent of Shen's Holding."

"Currently the company holds one hundred percent of Xiduobao, one hundred percent of Datong River restaurant, one hundred percent of Dinghao Hotel, one hundred percent of Lanpu Network Security, one hundred percent of Hengmei Health Products Company, and there's also a small pawnshop that isn't worth mentioning due to its size."

The one who had just called Shen Qiang a show-off now suddenly went quiet.

In the hall, everyone's gazes turned to respect.

Because they weren't too clear about the health products and network security companies,

But who in Provincial City didn't know the Dinghao Hotel?

Who didn't know that Datong River was famous for its expensive dishes?

Owning a hundred percent of the shares, to put it bluntly, that just openly says this is my private property.

Those quick-witted immediately went online to check.

Then they expressed their shock in the gourmet forums, where people discussed that the market value of Datong River was above ten billion. Not just that, but the value of Dinghao's real estate alone was close to a billion, which meant that Shen Qiang wasn't talking nonsense.

Perhaps Happytreasure was indeed just a small business he started out of boredom!

"Oh my God, it turns out that Boss Shen is the real tycoon!"

"Oh my God, I thought I was quite something with a net worth of ten million, but in front of Boss Shen, I'm just a poor man."

"My heart just took ten thousand points of critical damage!"

"Apparently, my wealth of several hundred million still calls for modesty."

"Boss Shen is truly powerful, so I want to ask Boss Shen, Sir, do you need any leg accessories?"

"Boss Shen, you're my idol, I beg for a leg hair to take me flying."

Just then, an elder with an extraordinary presence, with his hands behind his back, said, "Boss Shen, I want to know where you plan to focus your future development, because that will determine if Happytreasure will stick to your slogan of guaranteeing the authenticity of every item and never selling fakes."

"That's a very sharp question." Seeing the hall suddenly go quiet, with everyone just staring at him, Shen Qiang smiled and said, "My personal career plan focuses on making a mark in the medical field. At the moment, the new drug I developed is undergoing clinical trials at the Medical University Affiliated Maternity and Child Health Hospital, and I believe it will hit the market soon."

"In the future, pharmaceuticals, medical research, and network security will become the prime focus of Shen's Holding. They can bring in substantial profits to Shen's Holding, which means that Happytreasure has no need to sell fake goods for a small profit."

Upon hearing this, the audience's eyes instantly lit up.

"The profit margin in pharmaceuticals is the highest. They're essential daily items, very profitable, so of course Happytreasure doesn't need to sell fakes and ruin their reputation."

"Right, it makes sense. Since it's not the main profit center, and it's also a hobby, I suppose Happytreasure wouldn't sell fakes."

"That's great, if Happytreasure really maintains not selling fakes, then next time I can bring investors here directly."

"Yes, if they guarantee authenticity, with so many treasures to impress, investors would definitely be willing to pay up quickly."

The crowd buzzed with discussion, when at that moment, a voice full of mockery came from behind Shen Qiang, "Boss Shen, this shop of yours was previously notorious on this antique street for selling fakes. Do you think changing the sign can erase everything? I ask you now, did this shop used to sell fakes?"

Upon hearing this.

Shen Qiang frowned, and the people in the hall also became wary.

Shen Qiang turned around.

He immediately saw the owner of Elegant Interest and the eldest son of the owner of Ancient Moon Pavilion, along with a few others, standing right behind him.

Shen Qiang, holding the microphone, frowned and said coldly, "When I bought this shop, you two were competitors, participants, so whatever the previous owner did has nothing to do with me."

"So you're not denying that this shop used to sell fakes," the eldest son of the owner of Ancient Moon Pavilion sneered. "That means this shop has a history of fraud. Therefore, it's impossible for you to say you don't sell fake goods. Everyone must keep their eyes peeled and not be fooled by this con artist."

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