From the patterns of the clothes to the various accessories on her body, Mrs. Smith was curious about everything, and especially praised the magnolia hairpin on her head and the turquoise jingle bracelet on her wrist.

"Madam, this is made of Hetian jade, which is warm and nourishing. If you like it, I can take you to a nice place to choose two sincere ones later."

"Really? Thank you so much."

Just as she finished speaking, a sarcastic voice came from the side, forcibly interrupting Mrs. Smith's good mood.

"Madam, if you want to choose jewelry, there's no one better than me in Jiangcheng. My entire family is in the jewelry business. No matter what style you like, I can help you find the best quality and even customize it for you. I'm not like some people who only know a little bit and dare to brag in front of you."

Mrs. Smith frowned: “Are you talking about Mrs. Tang?”

Shan Ying glanced at Lu An Ning and said, "You don't know that this Madam Tang is actually an orphan. How much can she know about jewelry? I'm different. My family has been in the jewelry business for generations. I can definitely find the best for you."

Mrs. Smith looked back and forth at the two of them, then shook her head and pointed at the bracelet on Shan Ying's hand.

"Sorry! I don't really like the style on your hand. I hate snakes."

Just now, Mrs. Smith only praised her politely, but Shan Ying enthusiastically introduced her bracelet to her. Mrs. Smith did not say anything, but she did not want to offend her.

The table was gorgeous, but too ostentatious. She still preferred things with an antique charm.

"Madam, someone of your status needs luxurious things to be worthy of your status."

"But I don't like your kind of luxury. I'm sorry!"

Shan Ying's face darkened, and she tried hard not to lose her temper. She raised her glass and was about to drink when she was suddenly stopped by Lu An Ning.

"Miss Shan, aren't you pregnant? Pregnant women shouldn't drink alcohol. You'd better not wear those high heels anymore. It would be bad if they hurt the child. Staying calm will benefit both you and the child. Since Madam doesn't like the Shan family's style, you don't have to force it."

Mrs. Smith was surprised: "Are you pregnant?"

Shan Ying's silence was tantamount to acquiescence. For a moment, Mrs. Smith's face became much colder.

"Every child is a gift from God to their mother. Miss Shan, you must learn to cherish them, otherwise, the child will leave you."

“Mrs. Smith, I didn’t…” She wanted to explain, but Mrs. Smith interrupted her again.

"Alright! Miss Shan, children are all intelligent, please treat them well. Go and have a rest! You shouldn't come to an occasion like this."

Lu Anning noticed a slight change in Mrs. Smith's mood and felt a little puzzled. She unintentionally gave her a kind reminder, but she didn't expect it to be the right answer.

"Madam, are you remembering something sad?"

Mrs. Smith suppressed her emotions, smiled and shook her head: "Some people are blessed to be mothers, but they don't know how to cherish it. How could they know that there are people who dream of having their own children, but never get them."

Lu Anning saw something from this and did not continue to ask questions. Instead, she talked about the topic that interested her.

It was not until the auction began that they returned to their seats.

Tang Jingyuan helped her sit down carefully, and the two of them leaned close and whispered a few words. Lu Anning lowered her head and smiled lightly. Their intimate look attracted many eyes from all around, including Pei Chengyi who was silent behind her on the left.

The beauty under the lamp not far away was as clean as the white magnolia on her head, making people want to destroy her.

Shan Ying muttered softly beside her ear: "Lu Anning is really restless. She easily attracted Mrs. Smith's attention and even deliberately brought up my pregnancy. Isn't it just wearing a cheongsam? What's there to show off!"

After she finished complaining, she realized that the man next to her didn't hear a word he said. She looked in the direction he was looking and happened to see Lu Anning's charming smile. The anger in Shan Ying's stomach suddenly rose and she pulled Pei Chengyi hard.

Pei Chengyi frowned and then looked away. The two did not communicate much.

The host appeared, and the atmosphere gradually became lively. At the beginning, he announced the latest and most novel method of the auction tonight: blind bidding.

The new rules sparked heated discussions in the audience.

Blind auctions are similar to the popular blind box auction. The antiques being auctioned are placed in a translucent box, and the auctioneer can only observe the item from a distance, visually assessing its general shape and size. The auctioneer will only announce what the item is, and only the final winner of the auction will be able to reveal its true appearance.

They have seen many ordinary auctions, but this kind of blind auction is the first time they have seen it.

The crowds are well-off, and what they need more is novelty and excitement. This blind shoot method has undoubtedly piqued their interest, and many are eager to try it out.

It was Pei Yongsheng and Pei Chengyi who cried. They came here with a purpose. They just wanted to buy what the Smiths wanted to please them. They didn't come here to seek excitement because they had a lot of money.

But since they were already here, they had no choice but to go ahead with it.

Tang Jingyuan sat there calmly, not caring at all about the new tricks on the stage.

Lu An Ning sighed, "Whoever came up with this idea really knows how to make money."

In this way, it is very likely that something that is not so valuable can be auctioned at a high price. Of course, there are also people who are lucky enough to find a bargain. It all depends on personal luck. It is indeed an exciting new way to play.