Shen Wanzhi soon returned.
Not seeing Xu Qiuli anywhere, she found it a little strange and looked at Jiang Che, who was lounging comfortably on the sofa. "Xiao Che, where's Xu?"
"Oh, Xu said she had some personal business to deal with and went out for a while. She'll probably be back soon."
Jiang Che rested both hands behind his head, his brows slightly furrowed as he calmly made up nonsense.
"I see."
Shen Wanzhi looked thoughtful. Though she found it somewhat odd, she did not pursue the matter.
She sat down beside Jiang Che again and looked toward the hall downstairs with interest.
At that moment, the auction officially began.
A gorgeous auctioneer in a high-slit qipao gracefully stepped onto the stage. Holding a microphone, she spoke in a sweet voice.
"Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Treasure Pavilion Appraisal Convention auction!"
"This Treasure Pavilion event will present more than thirty rare treasures, including imperial official kiln porcelain from the Ming and Qing dynasties, antique calligraphy and paintings from the Tang and Song dynasties, even authentic works by Tang Yin and Wang Xizhi, as well as legendary ancient books that have been widely circulated! Please look forward to them!"
After speaking, she gave a deep bow, and thunderous applause erupted throughout the venue.
The lights focused on the stage as the staff carefully carried the first auction item up.
"The first item is an imperial Blue and White Porcelain vase from the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty! Made using the finest royal craftsmanship of the Ming Dynasty, it possesses immense collectible value. The starting bid is twenty-five million!"
As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, bids rang out one after another.
"Twenty-six million!"
"Twenty-seven million!"
"Thirty million!"
"Thirty-six million! Excellent, thirty-six million, going once, twice, three