The police's response made Hu Qiming's heart sink, leaving him utterly dismayed.
When he got back, Hu Qiming told his classmates what happened in their group chat.
It was partly to vent his frustration and partly to serve as a cautionary tale for everyone else.
"Everyone, I was scammed out of forty thousand yuan this morning. I bought a Fake Bezoar at the market, thought I'd scored a bargain, and ended up getting completely cleaned out. You all need to be careful in the future and not get duped like I was."
He also attached a photo of the "Fake Bezoar" as a warning.
The group chat immediately lit up as his classmates rushed to comfort him.
Miaoli: "Old Hu, don't feel too bad. Think of it as losing money to avoid a bigger disaster. There are so many scammers these days, it's impossible to guard against all of them."
Hu Qiming: "I know, but that was money I'd been saving for a long time..."
