Lu Chengwen hurriedly smiled as well. "Big Brother, you truly are a hero! Broad-minded and magnanimous—no wonder you're the King of Xiliang. You really have the bearing and grace of a king!"
Long Aotian smiled too. "And the heart and generosity of a king as well!"
Ma Bucun laughed heartily. "The Three Brothers each have their own strengths, all heroes of this age! Sit down! Let's keep drinking and chatting!"
As he spoke, he glanced at Mu Tou and Ma Wei. Only then did the two of them finally relax, forcing out smiles as they slowly sat back down.
But after Zhao Ritian's outburst, the lively atmosphere they had built up immediately turned tense again.
Lu Chengwen smiled. "Big Brother, I heard this Luminous Pearl was auctioned before?"
Ma Bucun nodded. "Mm! That's right! It had to go through the proper procedures, get legitimate certification and provenance. It'll help determine its value in the future."
The butler smiled. "See? It came in handy today! When CEO Lu takes it back, the origins of this treasure will be crystal clear, with no trouble at all."
Lu Chengwen asked, "What was the final auction price back then?"
"Ah!" Ma Bucun waved a hand. "Why bring up the price? Just take it! Why be so polite with your brother?"
The butler smiled. "Speaking of that, it was quite a winding affair. In the end, it sold for 180 million! The market recognizes its value!"
Ma Bucun angrily set down his chopsticks. "Why are you telling Cheng Wen that!? Why bring up the price!?"
The butler froze, then quickly slapped his own mouth. "Oh my! This mouth of mine just runs loose! I only wanted CEO Lu to understand the treasure's full history! I spoke out of turn. I'll punish myself with a drink!"