Inside a villa by the sea, Miss Shen stood quietly in the spacious and bright living room, her sharp and cold gaze sweeping over the Shen family members who were arriving one after another.
These so-called Shen family relatives may usually act independently and not bother each other, but once there is any disturbance, especially rumors about family inheritance or treasure, they will swarm out like sharks smelling blood, trying to get a share of the pie in this murky water.
Today, the villa is shrouded in a subtle and tense atmosphere, as if all the Shen family members are drawn together by invisible threads.
Some were excited, others whispered among themselves, plotting how to take advantage of this opportunity to profit from their family's treasure.
The source of all this is the legendary treasure map hidden in an ancient shrine, which is said to guide people to find the endless wealth left behind by the ancestors of the Shen family.
Dressed in a well-tailored cheongsam that accentuated her noble and aloof demeanor, Miss Shen spoke slowly, her voice clear yet carrying an undeniable authority: "Fellow clansmen, I have gathered you all here today to discuss an important matter. The upcoming auction will feature the shrine that my Shen family has guarded for generations. I believe you all have your own plans; you simply want to use this opportunity to line your own pockets."
At this point, a hint of disdain flashed in Miss Shen's eyes, a gaze that seemed to pierce through people's hearts and look directly into the greedy yet cowardly souls of those relatives.
"But I must tell you, you'd better give up such thoughts as soon as possible. The wealth of the Shen family is the result of the hard work and wisdom of our ancestors over the generations, and we will never allow it to be easily divided up by a bunch of short-sighted people like you."
She paused, looked around to make sure that every word reached everyone's ears accurately.
"Therefore, I propose that we, the Shen family, should unite and boycott this auction. No matter how tempting the items are, no one should bid, and we should ensure that it goes unsold. Afterward, the Shen family will use more legitimate and reasonable means to safely reclaim the shrine and continue to protect this family honor that belongs to us."
Miss Shen's eyes revealed disdain. In her opinion, these so-called relatives were nothing more than a group of country bumpkins blinded by self-interest. It was already a great honor to have them gathered here today. If it weren't for the sake of the family's overall interests, she wouldn't have wasted time dealing with these people.
Inside the meeting room, the Shen family members reacted in different ways. Some looked embarrassed, but it was clear that not every member of the Shen family could afford to put up such a large sum of money for an auction.
If Miss Shen could offer them some benefits, they might not cause any trouble.
If they don't offer any benefits and just threaten people like this, then I won't be polite.
It's not that all members of the Shen family are poor; if they pool their resources, they can certainly come up with the money.
If we want the shrine to fail to sell at auction, we need to consider everyone's interests.
The Shen family doesn't just belong to one family in Hong Kong; it belongs to countless other Shen family members.
Shen Wansan was our ancestor, not just one of the Shen family in Hong Kong.
The auction is about to begin. If the profits cannot be distributed properly, then don't blame everyone for not taking clan feelings into consideration.
Making money can't be left to the Shen family alone; everyone needs to make money.
“After the matter is completed, each member of the clan with a family genealogy will receive 100,000.”
Investing in mainland China that year, 100,000 yuan was a huge sum of money; 100,000 yuan could build a small ancestral hall.
Consider this money a contribution to the entire Shen family.
One hundred thousand yuan?
Some people at the scene were already sneering, but no one said anything.
Since the people of Hong Kong are so arrogant, let's see if anyone causes trouble at the auction.
Miss Shen knew exactly what these people were up to.
But there's no rush. We'll talk to the organizers and ask them to increase the deposit. For an auction item worth 100 million, the deposit would be 10 million. The organizers will agree to that request.
Of these poor relatives, how many families can afford ten million?
They don't even have the right to hold up a sign!
Still trying to cause trouble?
Keep dreaming.
Miss Shen watched the group leave, noticing the disdain in their eyes.
Everything is ready now.
After a while, several Audis pulled up.
Several very important figures wearing executive jackets got out of the car.
Now the director in charge of overseas investment from the provincial capital has also arrived, as has the director of the Hong Kong Affairs Office from the higher authorities, and people from the Binhai Municipal Bureau have also come.
Miss Shen stood at the door and received these people with great arrogance.
“I propose that a case be filed against Shengshi Auction House because they put our Shen family’s property up for auction and deliberately made false claims. Those responsible should be criminally punished, otherwise my Shen family will not dare to continue to expand its investments in mainland China.”
Miss Shen looked at this group of people; each of them had a very important background and seemed to think they were nothing compared to her.
“Shengshi Auction House is a legal auction organization in mainland China. We have already gone to investigate. As for this item, because it dates back to the Ming Dynasty of the Xia Dynasty, it is not considered a cultural relic and can be auctioned.”
“Now Shengshi Auction House claims that the items were purchased by them through an overseas institution and is providing relevant evidence. However, the Shen family has no evidence to prove that the shrine belongs to you. Therefore, we cannot initiate an investigation into Shengshi Auction House.”
Li Fu came out, holding the manuscript, and explained the situation.
The authorities are now paying close attention to the Shen family's situation on the mainland, so relevant personnel from the Hong Kong office have come over.
An investigation was launched into the shrine, but ultimately no evidence was found that it was stolen from an auction or obtained through other illegal channels.
"Don't I recognize anything belonging to the Shen family?"
Miss Shen was furious.
"You're protecting the auction, aren't you? If that's the case, I don't think the Shen family needs to continue investing in mainland China. We might as well let you starve to death."
Miss Shen pointed at this group of people.
"Director Wang of the Shangjing Museum said that the Shen family stole a batch of national treasures. After our investigation, we also found no evidence on the mainland. We came here to inform you that if you cannot provide valid proof that the shrine belongs to your Shen family, then the auction will be legal."
Li Fu continued.
"Furthermore, other members of the Shen family also claim this shrine as their own. They also have the surname Shen, so how can it be the Hong Kong Shen family? There are many people with the surname Shen in Hong Kong, and they all claim it as their own. What should we do? We need evidence. In mainland China, it's a place where evidence matters."
After reading the document, Li Fuxuan turned and left.
As for the Shen family leaving, that's their business; I, a mere city bureau leader, can't control that.
Anyway, the matter has been investigated and clarified.
Auction valid!
Miss Shen was furious when she saw the group leave.
"Immediately announce that the Shen family will permanently withdraw from the mainland!"
Miss Shen coldly looked at this group of people. Without the Shen family's investment, these people would starve to death!
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