Chapter 404 Chu Family Auction
The Chu family invited Madam Ming to attend the auction in two days. It was said that there would be rare animals appearing, which were definitely species that no one in the world had ever seen.
Zhu Mingqing was actually curious, "I can't even attend an auction?"
Luo Tingshan knew what she was thinking: "I'll go with you in two days!"
Zhu Mingqing raised his eyebrows: "It's worth it that I give you acupuncture every day."
Hearing this, Luo Tingshan glanced at her sideways and said, "Do you think you won't give me acupuncture if I don't accompany you?"
"No way!" Zhu Mingqing immediately flattered, "The general is so talented, it would be a pity if he lost his legs!"
It would be even more of a pity if we couldn’t train the army.
Luo Tingshan chuckled in his heart. Although he knew that she was just saying it for fun, he couldn't help but feel happy.
"How is the business negotiation with the Feng family going?" he asked again.
Zhu Mingqing: "It's almost there. By the time we leave, we should be almost ready."
Although he didn't know why she bought those kinds of medicinal herbs, Luo Tingshan didn't ask any further questions. After all, when it comes to medicinal herbs, the more you have, the better.
Because of Zhu Mingqing's order, the Feng family became very busy. They had to count all the stocks from previous years and harvest the medicinal herbs in the medicine fields.
The order is so large that it is almost equal to the Feng family’s sales volume in the previous three years.
In order not to lose this big client, let alone just going to a private hunting ground, even marriage is not out of the question.
Old Master Feng immediately agreed to Mr. Lin's request, and also sent someone to make an appointment with Madam Ming, which was right after the auction. These few days were just right for preparing the medicinal materials.
For this purpose, he specially summoned all the people in the Feng family and emphasized the importance of the matter. If anyone dared to sabotage it, don't blame him for turning against them.
"Leave this matter to Feng Shao, and everyone must fully cooperate!" He made the decision on the candidate firmly because he didn't want his children and grandchildren to fight over it. Even if they were dissatisfied, they had to wait until the deal was completed.
But money can move people's hearts, and things have already developed in an unpredictable direction.
Master Feng Qi looked at his father, and a gleam of light flashed in the eyes of both father and son. After dinner, he and the people from the second house went into the study.
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Two days later, the auction.
The Chu family’s auctions are well publicized and held once a month. No matter what you want, as long as you ask the Chu family to look for it in advance, there is almost nothing you can’t find.
When Zhu Mingqing led his men into the venue, it was already bustling with activity. In the middle was a large circular area filled with tables and chairs, on which were placed cakes and tea.
It's like a theater.
On the second floor was a circular private room with a servant standing at the door and maids walking back and forth carrying trays covered with red satin.
The Ming family's seat was arranged slightly at the back, and as soon as the group sat down, they were noticed.
"Dad, that's the Ming family who are famous for buying animals!"
At the corner of the first floor, Chu Shanlong stood behind his father and reminded him softly.
Mr. Chu has a thick beard on his chin and eyes as big as copper bells. Although he is obviously a man in his sixties, he does not look old at all.
Master Chu nodded slightly: "Send someone to keep an eye on it, and tell me immediately if anything goes wrong."
"yes!"
This place is neither far nor near from the auction venue. It is a very hidden distance where no one can hear any sound.
Zhu Mingqing smiled and took the opportunity to glance over there, as if passing by inadvertently, then turned around and started talking to Luo Tingshan.
Mr. Chu has always been sensitive. He always felt that the other party had seen them, but he also thought that she was just an ordinary woman, so he looked down on her and didn't take it to heart.
The auction started soon and the surroundings suddenly became quiet.
Zhu Mingqing was originally very curious about ancient auctions, but when he saw that all the items on display were gold and silver jewelry, he immediately lost interest.
Luo Tingshan: "Don't like it?"
Zhu Mingqing shook his head: "It's not that I don't like it, I thought there would be something unique. Let's wait a little longer, there should be more good things later."
These gold and silver jewelry are actually not ordinary items. Some of them were even worn by emperors and empresses of previous dynasties. I don’t know how the Chu family obtained them.
Zhu Mingqing became curious about this.
The auction continued in an orderly manner, and she tugged at the arm of the man next to her.
Luo Tingshan relaxed his body and almost fell on the other person without noticing.
Fortunately, he reacted quickly and held onto the wheelchair's armrest, but his head was already resting on the other person's shoulder.
From the back, they look like a pair of flirting mandarin ducks.
Zhu Mingqing lifted his head in disgust: "You're too heavy!"
Hearing this, Luo Tingshan almost collapsed in anger. Listen, this woman is simply...
He turned and glared at the other person.
Zhu Mingqing raised his chin high and said, "Who made you so fragile? I just pulled you a little bit."
As he spoke, he compared his fingers, indicating the distance of a fingernail, to imply that he was using very little force.
Luo Tingshan couldn't help but laugh angrily: "Okay, I'm weak, it's not your fault, okay."
The other person took a step back, and Zhu Mingqing also smiled awkwardly: "It's not entirely your fault. It's true that I pulled you too suddenly. Be careful next time!"
Jiang Feng, who was standing next to him, stared at the exquisite items appearing in the auction hall, but his ears were filled with the whispers of his master and his wife.
Is this really not a date at someone else's place?
"What is the origin of this Chu family?" Zhu Mingqing asked in a low voice.
Luo Tingshan was sensitive to the gazes of those around him, so he slowly approached and whispered in his ear:
"They started out as bandits. It's said that thirty years ago, they wiped out thirty businesses in Yangzhou City, big and small. After they had enough capital, they hired a lot of people from the underworld. Anyone who dared to cross them almost never had a good ending. They have a lot of people under their command."
Zhu Mingqing understood. In modern times, it would be possible to accurately identify a target with one sweep.
"So what do you mainly do now?"
Luo Tingshan: "Auctions, providing information or items to some dignitaries, are not serious business anyway."
"What about these auction items..." Zhu Mingqing pointed at a hat that had just been presented, his eyes full of confusion. This red hat should not be of much value, so why is the bidding getting higher and higher?
Luo Tingshan knew the value of the red hat.
The sale of official positions and titles has been going on for more than ten years now, and the red hat represents the seventh rank.
The darker the color, the higher the value it represents.
Zhu Mingqing stared in disbelief. It was the first time he had seen someone selling official positions so blatantly.
Everyone wanted to keep it secret, but the Chu family did the opposite and held the auction in public.
The highest bidder wins!
"No one cares?"
Luo Tingshan sneered: "It's just a hat!"
How to manage it?
Even if I investigate further, I'm afraid my hat will be the first thing I lose.
Back then, Lao Teng lost his life because of this.
Thinking of this, Luo Tingshan's brows were deep as he watched the red hat fall into the hands of an ordinary merchant, while the other party had already cheered with joy.
This is the sorrow of Nanxia, and even more so the sorrow of the people.
Zhu Mingqing also became more deeply aware that if a country has no laws and no rules, it will be a disaster for everyone.
It was not until a cage was brought up from the back, which was said to contain rare and exotic animals rarely seen in a century, that Zhu Mingqing became interested.
But as the red cloth cover was lifted, a young girl with thin clothes and messy hair appeared.
The noise on the field suddenly became lively.
"Everyone, this girl is different from ordinary people. Please look!"
After that, the red cloth cover left the cage and a tall and big bear appeared!
The girl and the bear were able to live in the same cage safely, which immediately attracted the attention of everyone present.
While everyone else was cheering, Zhu Mingqing narrowed his eyes deeper and deeper, feeling that the girl with her hair covered looked very familiar.
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