A 13-year-old junior high school girl in Jiangxi sold two gold necklaces worth over 10,000 yuan without her parents' consent to an Old Phoenix Treasure store, and the store manager proceeded to melt them without verifying parental consent.
The incident sparked widespread public and legal attention. The Yushui District Market Supervision and Administration Bureau in Nanyue, Jiangxi, confirmed the validity of the complaint. After mediation, both parties have reached an agreement, and the alleged misconduct is being further investigated.
Legal experts point out that the 13-year-old girl is a person with limited civil capacity, and disposing of assets worth over 10,000 yuan is clearly beyond her age-appropriate understanding. As a professional institution, Old Phoenix Treasure has a statutory verification obligation and should not be absolved solely based on the minor's verbal denial.