novelraw Chapter 473 - 321 Auction
Chapter 473 - 321 Auction
Chapter 321
Chapter 321
Withdrawing her gaze, she looked towards those from Yhan Family who were incredibly frightened by the first display of martial strength they witnessed from Tang Hanyan, "The Yhan Family had only risen to prominence in the last thirty years; without passing down learning for three generations, no books of poetry, without passing down martial arts for one generation, they’re weak as dogs, what capital do they have to look down on our Tang Sect’s Tang Family..."
"Qing Wu won’t be coming back any time soon, simply because I hadn’t yet decided to completely sever her ties with the Yhan Family... but just now, she said to me... ’It’s time.’"
It was time.
Because Qing Wu’s hidden health issues were no longer a problem!
The Tang Family members all sneered,
And then they left one by one.
Not far away, Sui Yi and others watched, Gong Jiu sighed admiringly, "The Yhan Family is in for it now, to the Yun Family, they have long been of no value to be used, the Yun Family will certainly not help them... and the Tang Family is very special... In terms of martial arts status, they are even more formidable than both of our families, after all, Tang Family is associated with Tang Sect, whose might covers the entire Martial Arts World... Jie Jie~~"
Tang Sect, it was only then that Sui Yi realized that the Tang Family’s Tang Sect was a branch, and the true terror of Tang Sect was beyond imagination.
In any case, it could be certain that Sword Pavilion of Mountain Hua would also not have much chance of victory against Tang Sect.
With such a powerful background, it was an easy matter for the Tang Family to do something to the Yhan Family, it was just that the Yhan Family hadn’t realized the Tang Family hadn’t taken action precisely because of Yhan Qingwu, and thus it was inevitable that they would take action on behalf of Yhan Qingwu.
The significance of a granddaughter, they would not understand, for even their own blood grandchildren were no better than ants in their eyes.
However, Sui Yi didn’t pay much attention to the complex expressions on Gong Jiu and others’ faces.
If the Tang Family, with such a background, still had not taken action, why? Even the Tang Sect could not treat Yhan Qingwu’s condition, only the Yun Family might possibly do so, but Sui Yi was...
One hundred percent certain to heal her!
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After Sui Yi and his group left the cultural hall with a strange and rapid speed, those behind were still in an enthusiastic phase...
"Strange, did the Yun Family seal off that area? I wondered why it was so quiet over by Flower Hall, not a single person there"
"It wasn’t the Yun Family, they don’t have that kind of capability," Flower Demon shook his head, "This time, Yun Family wasn’t the main organizer of the cultural hall, otherwise, they wouldn’t have just used such despicable means against Sui Yi, but something far more lethal..."
"Who is so kind-hearted then?"
Gong Jiu stroked his chin, suddenly looking at Sui Yi with malicious intent...
"Sui Yi, you..."
"During a fight, one must never get distracted, Gong Jiu~~"
"Eh... I know I’m wrong,"
Flower Demon looked on as those who had just been teasing Sui Yi turned into meek lambs in a second, snorting out loud through her nostrils.
Look at your spineless display!
On the way, Sui Yi’s car passed by Ye Chunan, who was with his students at the entrance of the cultural hall, and Ye Chunan turned down Sui Yi’s invitation, not leaving with him...
Of course, he also saw Lin Yun’s car following behind Sui Yi’s.
Lin Yun, someone he had met once in the clothing store and again at Sui Tang Square, how could he not understand the cat and mouse game as he now saw Lin Yun tailing Sui Yi step by step.
"Chunan, got anything else to do? The store is busy, want to come up?"
Lin Yun rolled down the window.
And spoke those words to the younger cousin of the little shop owner.
Ye Chunan turned to look at his classmates, remembered the cold remarks from some when his family was in trouble, with only Heizi standing up for him...
He couldn’t help but laugh.
Turning his head back quickly, he hugged his brother and said, "Bro, you’re too dark, my cousin won’t like you, forget about it... but when I make it big, I’ll find you a couple of chubby white European and American beauties!"
Brother, I’m on my way first! When I make it, I’ll pull you up with me!
With that, Ye Chunan turned around, opened the door, and got in the car!
Time to go!
Heizi stood there, still in a daze, and after a while, he cursed, "Ye Chunan, you son of a bitch! Chubby and white still counts as a beauty?!"
Your cousin, tall, slender, and exquisite like a person from a painting – that’s what’s really beautiful!
But it didn’t take long for him to smile again, mhm, his brother seemed to be on his way to success...
The future held promise.
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Lin Yun wasn’t deceiving Ye Chunan, the store was indeed busy, and Ye Chunan had been part of it for not just a day or two, naturally aware that the store was preparing for an auction, and it was scheduled for tomorrow.
However, he saw Qi Yanran in the car as well.
After exchanging greetings, Qi Yanran also learned that Sui Yi had a younger cousin...
A ’younger cousin,’ such a term filled with a common touch, inexplicably made her feel that Sui Yi was also an ordinary person with relatives...
Why did she always feel like he was a lone figure from another world before?
"Once you’re back at the store, as newcomers, you two don’t need to entertain the guests. Just stand by, observe, and learn. Of course, if you feel there’s something you can help with, and you can do a good job, feel free to pitch in... As long as it’s not an earth-shattering mess, our little boss can handle it all~~"
Lin Yun laughed as she spoke these words, her smile somewhat strange. It had to be—having witnessed that scene in the flower hall, her hands were still shaking. However, she couldn’t afford to show any weakness in her legs, for that would tell Gong Jiu and the others that she couldn’t keep up with their strides...
Absolutely not!
She gripped the steering wheel tightly.
Now that she had it in hand, she must never let go.
Whatever she encountered in the future, it couldn’t be worse than her past. And as for the people she had met... there could be no one better than her.
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The next day marked the auction at Sui Tang Square, a grand affair with a multitude of attendees from Provincial City’s elite to nationally renowned figures, including film and television stars. It seemed as though many who attended the cultural center event were also present, especially the film and television stars, whose fan groups had almost besieged the venue...
However, what puzzled the media from Provincial City was that Xiao Lang’s Purple Sand Jewelry was also opening on the same day, albeit at a different time in the afternoon.
And that very morning, Xiao Lang had actually gone to Sui Tang Square to attend the event!
And he very generously won a twenty-million jade bracelet at the auction! This puzzled everyone, including Lin Yun, Gong Jiu, and the rest.
When Xiao Xianting won the bracelet, Pu Qinghan closed his eyes slightly in the auction hall. He heard the agent beside him mutter softly, "That’s what a real rich person looks like, spending twenty million without blinking an eye... If it were you, Qinghan, you’d have to take on three or four TV shows and five or six appearances to make that much, and then there’re taxes..."
Pu Qinghan had become well-known within that year, taking on no small amount of work. However, the money he had made was just five or six million, barely placing him among second-tier artists. Although much better off than third or fourth-tier artists, he couldn’t compare to top celebrities, let alone those wealthy people.
As for the agent, she knew how hard this girl had worked, and understood that her background and talent were incomparable to those inferior ones. But sometimes...
"If you were willing to accept those~... twenty million wouldn’t be much for you, and you wouldn’t have to wait until this year to shine~~" said the agent with implied meaning.
Ever since Pu Qinghan had started his career, he had received numerous olive branches, and quite a few wealthy businessmen and celebrities were prepared to support her with ulterior motives.
But...
Pu Qinghan looked through the clean and bright floor-to-ceiling windows at a patch of green bamboo outside, wondering from where it had been transported. Its verdant and delicate appearance, standing tall like jade, was extremely valuable and seemed untouchable.
Just like that person, far away as if they were on the clouds.
While she had already fallen into the brilliant and muddy world of red dust.
Just when the agent thought Pu Qinghan would not answer...
"...I just want to look back on my life as time gradually passes and not feel too desolate," he said.
"Ling, I don’t want to be entirely at the mercy of others."
If I were to go with the flow, completely merging into that dark dye vat, then I truly wouldn’t be myself anymore.
Li Ling’s face changed slightly, followed by a sigh.
Sometimes she felt that managing such an artist was her misfortune, as well as her fortune.
Bang!
With each fall of the hammer, treasures of inestimable value, appreciated by many masters and certified by officials, were unveiled and, within moments, excited numerous magnates in the business world to awe and enthusiastic bidding...
Initially invited courtesy of the prestige of the Palace and Hua Families, as well as Sui Tang Square’s recent illustrious reputation, the guests had come to participate out of respect. But when they saw artifact after artifact that startled their hearts, a fire was kindled within them.
Real or fake?
With so many certificates, who could claim it’s fake! It could fetch a high price even when resold!
Moreover, most present didn’t lack money, but they did lack the collectibles they desired and feared being deceived. Such a rare opportunity, with the presence of sharp-eyed observers like Yi Chilian and influential people like Xiao Xianting, what was there to worry about!
Twenty million, thirty million, forty million... the value climbed higher as the bidding crescendoed, bringing the auction to its peak.
The last item—Supreme Goodness like Water Painting.
The competition was intense, as the painting was astonishingly beautiful. A single glance made one feel immersed in the serene and peaceful mountains and waters; and for those who lingered, it seemed as if there was a certain feeling...
"It feels like a maiden in her prime is sitting cross-legged in the water," one said.
"No, I see the Flying Female Celestial, flying through the sky," another countered.
Some judge the authenticity of famous paintings by their form, others by color, and yet others by the realm they evoke.
A true masterpiece is the result of a master pouring their soul and energy into it, just as certain calligraphers’ works bear their very nature—as if seeing the character is like meeting the person oneself, with an imposing aura or realm that a forgery could never capture.
Thus, at this moment, those who felt they could experience the realm and gained a peaceful state of mind were particularly astonished.
This was definitely a genuine painting!
Priceless!
The opening bid was thirty million, yet in an instant, it skyrocketed to eighty million! Xiao Xianting, Xiao Lang, he was determined to win it!
However...!
Just as the auctioneer was about to bring down the hammer.
"One hundred million!"
"One hundred million for the first time, one hundred million for the second time, one hundred million for the third time..."
As the auctioneer repeated the reminders, Xiao Xianting looked towards Yi Chilian sitting at the end of the same row, his eyes somewhat deep, Xiao Ran smiling as he murmured that perhaps Yi was blocking him because he realized Xiao had taken an interest in Gong Jiu. (To be continued. If you like this work, please go to qidian.com to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)