The black Rolls-Royce Phantom stopped in front of a mysterious ancient building. The door opened and Lu Anning helped Tang Jingyuan get out of the car.
The black cheongsam with dark patterns wrapped around her exquisite figure. The hem of her skirt fluttered with her every move, and you could vaguely see the cranes embroidered on it about to spread their wings and fly high.
The staff at the door took one look at the car and knew who the visitors were, and led them in respectfully.
"Young Master San, Master Er is in the private room on the third floor. Please follow me!"
Lu Anning followed him up the stairs and realized that the entire ancient building was full of secrets. Not to mention, the people working there were all eighteen or nineteen-year-old college students. Their ancient and charming figures made one feel like he had returned to the ancient nobility.
As she walked up, she realized the old building was built in the shape of a U. She could only see elevators going up and down, waiters bustling around, but no other guests were visible. But at a glance, every private room was lit.
Tang Jingyuan said that the privacy here is extremely high, and it is very likely that something will be stolen by someone, and in the end, you won’t even know who your competitor is.
After exiting the elevator, Lu Anning stared at the nearly identical rooms, unable to find any difference. If she had come out alone, she might have gotten lost.
The girl who led the way led them to the door of the "Tian" box with ease. The door opened automatically. Tang Lianfeng was leaning on a mahogany armchair, drinking from a luminous cup in one hand. Seeing them coming, he waved to Tang Jingyuan happily.
"You've arrived just in time! The drinks are ready for both of you."
Lu Anning greeted politely. Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but think of the saying: good wine in a luminous cup.
It turns out that this is the romance that the ancients admired.
The slightly cool liquid slowly flowed down his throat, leaving a lingering fragrance on his lips and teeth. Lu Anning couldn't help but be amazed and drank two more glasses. At this time, the auction officially began.
The entire box was dark, and Lu Anning realized that the surroundings were made of special glass. Just now, when she looked into the room from the outside, even with the lights on, she could only vaguely see some halos. But now, when she sat in the room and looked outside, it was as bright as day.
At this time, a beam of light appeared in the empty space in the center, and a booth slowly rose from the ground. A beauty in a fiery red cheongsam was standing next to the booth, appearing in front of everyone together with the first exhibit of the night.
The host's voice echoed clearly in the room, and all the information about the exhibits could even be clearly seen on the screen next to it.
Lu Anning was stunned by the auction that blended ancient charm with modernity. It was the first time she had seen such a mysterious and technological auction.
Tang Lianfeng smiled and said, "Not bad! These are just some small things to liven up the atmosphere, nothing special. Let's get down to business!"
Lu Anning raised an eyebrow and glanced at Tang Jingyuan. This flawless, emerald green, imperial green Boy Worshipping Guanyin piece before him would have been a top-tier item at a previous auction, but now that it was in Tang Lianfeng's mouth, it seemed like an ordinary item.
Lu Anning didn't dare to imagine how precious the finale of tonight would be.
Lu An Ning withdrew his thoughts and hesitated for a moment: "Watch it here?"
Tang Lianfeng raised his eyebrows. "Otherwise? There's probably no place more private than this. This room is made of the best soundproofing materials available, so you can rest assured."
It’s not that Lu Anning didn’t believe it, but he just didn’t want to delay Tang Lianfeng from taking the pictures of what he wanted because of his own affairs.
Now that he had spoken, Lu An Ning did not hesitate and took out the small brocade box he had brought.
"It's right here."
Tang Lianfeng took it and opened the box, a rich fragrance wafting out. Lu Anning knew it was the scent of agarwood itself. She kept watching Tang Lianfeng's expression, watching him carefully examine the wooden sign in his hand, his brows gradually furrowing, and Lu Anning's heart also tightened.
Can't even he see it?
Or, what's wrong with this wooden sign?
Tang Lianfeng then picked up the small brocade box beside him and looked at it carefully for a long time. Suddenly, he said "Huh". Lu Anning clenched her hands and looked at him intently.
"Second uncle, what's wrong?"
Tang Lianfeng hesitated for a moment and asked, "Has this thing of yours passed through other people's hands?"
After a while, Lu An Ning said, "When I was in the orphanage, this was kept by the director. Later, it was taken in by my adoptive parents, and then passed through Lu Yunxi's hands, and finally came to me. What's the problem?"
"No wonder!" Tang Lianfeng put the wooden sign back into the box and handed it back to Lu Anning. "The box is made of fine mahogany, it's quite old and the workmanship is exquisite. As for this sign... it was made within three months."
Lu Anning was completely stunned: "Newly made? How is that possible!"
"You don't believe me?"
"Of course not. I just..."
Lu Anning just couldn't believe that the things left to her by her biological parents were actually swapped by someone else.
"The words on the back are machine-engraved, the workmanship is crude, and the material... haha! It's not even natural agarwood. It's just cheap wood that's been high-pressure-injected with oil and soaked in spices, costing a few dollars."
As Tang Lianfeng spoke, he took out a lighter and burned the wooden sign. After just a few seconds, Lu Anning saw oil sizzling from the burned area.
"Natural agarwood won't be this dark and shiny if stored for a long time. High-pressure oiling creates this effect. You've been ripped off! Think about who switched it, maybe you can get it back."
The only ones who could have committed the fraud were members of the Lu family. If it was done by Lu Zhenghao and his wife, they should have used this as a threat long before the Lu family went bankrupt.
Then, only Lu Yunxi is left.
Lu Anning suddenly remembered that since she got the wooden sign, it had guided her to find the woman who had abandoned her, but that person ended up dying in a sea of fire. After that, Lu Yunxi committed suicide by jumping into the sea. Everything was so logical, as if it had been planned in advance.
A figure suddenly flashed through her mind, the daughter of the Gu family.
Just then, the waiter knocked on the door and came in.
"Second Master Tang, the distinguished guest in the adjacent box, number 'Di', would like to see you."
Tang Lianfeng sneered, "I don't care what kind of monsters they are! I won't see them! Don't you know the rules of the ancient building? Don't disturb my leisure time."
The waiter seemed a little embarrassed and reminded, "Second Master, the other party introduced herself as the young lady of the Gu family."
Tang Lianfeng was about to refuse when Lu Anning suddenly interrupted: "Second Uncle, can I go with you to meet this Miss Gu and open her eyes?"
Tang Lianfeng looked at Lu An Ning thoughtfully, his eyes fell on the small box in her hand, as if he had guessed something.
"Did you hear that? Bring the person over here!"
Tang Lianfeng was particularly fond of Lu Anning's cleverness and they got along very well. It was just a small request, and since he was in a good mood, it was no big deal for him to agree to it.
Seeing the waiter still standing there, Tang Lianfeng shouted, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up!"
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