The More The Consequences

On the other hand, Storekeeper Zhang felt like smacking Tang Xinyi for exposing the product's actual price. 

"This lady, you can't say things without knowing the truth. This brand is high-end and only produces a limited quantity every time. If you don't know about them, you may mistake it for these cheap brands." 

Tang Xinyi scoffed. What high-end brand? 

The truth was, she knew the brand even better than this man in front of her. After all, it belonged to that scoundrel. 

It was because she knew the real thing that she knew that this was a fake. Everything from the logo to the design was similar. Still, when it came to the material, it was completely off the mark. 

"It is indeed a high-end brand that has good quality, but this isn't the real thing. If you can't get the real thing, it's better not to get the fake one." 

It was even possible that the chip and components would be even worse inside the computer.

Storekeeper Zhang's face changed sharply. Of course, he knew this was not the authentic brand; however, he wasn't expecting a young girl to figure it out quickly.

He had been doing this for the last year and raked in profits that he couldn't count. 

This was the first time someone was figuring it out that the one he had was fake. His mind shook slightly, thinking about the two people waiting behind the scene. 

"T…this is a new model that was just released. If you don't know something, you should not blabber on!" 

At first, Tang Xinyi wasn't sure if he knew it was fake, but after seeing his series of expressions, she was convinced he knew it was fake.

She sneered internally. 

"What latest model? In that case, I'll call these companies and ask them about this computer!" Her tone was domineering and full of confidence.

Even if she was wearing cheap clothes, the aura that she had cultivated as the only heiress of the Tang family in the last twenty-three years was not something that could be hidden. 

Storekeeper Zhang felt like her presence was pressing down on him, and he felt real fear.

A person like this couldn't be a normal person. 

He could feel it deep in his bones.

"Young miss, there's no need to be hasty. Let's settle this here…" he managed to say shakily while his eyes roamed around sneakily.

Behind the screen, the two men had heard everything that had just happened, and the one that was seated looked up from the computer.

"Did you arrange for someone to cause trouble for him?" Pei Zhilan asked as he looked up at his assistant.

"No; the young lady seems to be a regular customer. However, she…" unable to find the best words to describe Tang Xinyi, Gu Shen stopped there.

Having been at Pei Zhilan's side for the last ten years, he had a good idea of the temperament that accompanied young ladies from influential families. 

As for this young girl, even though she was in a high school uniform, she had a very dignified and unique presence.

It even felt a little familiar…

Pei Zhilan closed his laptop and then focused on the scene in front of him. 

At the same time, Tang Xinyi turned so she was facing the direction of the screen. 

"Store manager, if you are sure this is the original product, allow me to open it up. If it has the right components, I'll pay for it even if it is damaged. However…." she allowed herself to trail off. Yet, the effect unnerved storekeeper Zhang further, as he felt he had entered trouble this time.

She was a young high schooler. How could she give him so much pressure? 

Storekeeper Zhang feigned a look of concern, "Opening up a computer is a tricky thing…" 

"Our experts aren't around now. Perhaps you can come back later?" If he could push her away first, the next time, he wouldn't even let her come inside! 

Thinking of this, his worried heart finally calmed as he felt he had solved this matter. 

However, Tang Xinyi giggled softly, the sound carrying through the entire room and behind the screen. 

It was melodious and fitting for the giggle of a young girl. However, everyone who heard it could feel a subtle chill behind the giggle.

Pei Zhilan's eyes slanted slightly. 

Was this a young high schooler or someone in disguise? 

"Storekeeper Zhang, I don't need any of your technicians to open up this laptop. I just need this," she said. She walked towards a shelf that looked like it held some tool kit. 

She grabbed two types of screwdrivers and brought them to the counter.

"To avoid troubles, I'll open it up myself." 

Without waiting for a reply from him, she started unscrewing the bolts that were behind the computer. 

Other than wanting to expose him, Tang Xinyi had another reason for wanting to get to the bottom of this. 

The computer she wanted was way more expensive than her budget. If she could expose this man, she would have leverage over him. It wouldn't even be difficult to get a price slash. 

Her slender and white hands moved quickly; she removed the laptop's back cover before long. 

Storekeeper Zhang felt real fear now. Anyone who was watching could see the experience behind her actions.

While she was young with white and tender skin, proving that she was a young girl, the evidence of her experience was right before their eyes. 

Behind the screen, Pei Zhilan found himself unable to look away from the girl and her movements. 

In his mind, this scene seemed to overlap with another one, and he struggled to piece them together.

How could they be so similar? 

After opening the laptop, Tang Xinyi skillfully pulled out the chip and raised it. 

"Store manager, you said this is a computer with an a5 chip, but this is a used a2 chip." 

Store manager Zhang felt like he was about to lose everything he had worked for in his life.

"Young miss, this matter…" 

Tang Xinyi's expression turned cold.

"The more you try to argue, the more the consequences."