Chapter 110 This is fake
Lu Xuan did not raise the price again. Although Jiang Yao expected this, he did not care too much.
Shuya was very happy to get the Buddhist beads.
Jiang Yao was happy to see her happy. Since their goal was achieved, the two of them prepared to leave early.
But at this moment, the new auction item on the stage caught her attention.
"Please look, buyers! This is the sixth lot—the Ruyi Pendant. It's an antique dating back three hundred years, and it utilizes the finest craftsmanship of the time..."
The auctioneer gave a passionate introduction on the stage.
Jiang Yao was very shocked.
How come this jade pendant is on the stage?
That's obviously my own thing.
She has always kept it well.
Could it be that the item being auctioned... is fake?
The auctioneer continued to introduce: "This is a lady's family heirloom jade pendant, passed down from her ancestors. It is unique in the world and there is only one of its kind!
Because she is facing some difficulties now and is forced by life, she has to reluctantly let it go! Don't miss out on such a good thing, the starting bid is 10 million!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the buyers in the audience raised their hands.
Bidding of 10 million or 20 million.
It seems like this is really a rare treasure.
After Jiang Yao found out that it was a fake, he lost interest and was about to leave.
I never thought——
"Buyer No. 1, 100 million!"
The moment he finished speaking, the whole audience was in an uproar.
Jiang Yao's sleepiness was scared away and he woke up immediately.
"Who is Number 1? He's actually willing to pay a ridiculous price for an antique jade pendant."
"That's the guy behind the screen on the second floor! He's so rich."
Jiang Yao didn't expect that there would actually be such a sucker.
She subconsciously glanced upstairs and could only see the person's beautiful raised hand behind the screen.
The knuckles are distinct, as if they contain strong explosive power.
Should it be a man?
But why does it look a little familiar?
"Congratulations to buyer No. 1 for successfully buying the jade pendant for 100 million yuan." The auctioneer's face flushed with excitement.
The high-pitched voice brought Jiang Yao back to his senses.
She looked away and didn't care anymore.
Anyway, it has nothing to do with her.
The two of them left together.
…
On the other side, in the independent lounge on the second floor.
Li Beiting's trusted subordinate Qiao Wei quickly got the jade pendant from the staff and handed it to Li Beiting.
"Boss Li, this is what you are looking for."
Li Beiting reached out to take the jade pendant and rubbed it gently with his fingertips for a while.
It is indeed very similar to the jade pendant that the girl wore in my memory.
However, he recognized it at a glance: "This is fake."
Qiao Wei was shocked, "Isn't this the antique?"
"No, this is a modern imitation of handicraft, but the carving, production, and water head all use excellent materials..." A hint of contemplation flashed across Li Beiting's brows.
Too much time had passed, and he and the girl had parted so hastily.
It is very likely that what I saw back then was this imitation jade pendant.
Li Beiting then ordered in a deep voice: "Help me immediately investigate the whereabouts of the person who sold the jade pendant."
"Yes." Qiao Wei did not dare to delay and left quickly.
Li Beiting was thinking about the auctioneer's introduction just now.
He said that the owner of the jade pendant had to give it up because of financial difficulties.
So, is that bright and passionate girl back then having a hard time now?
Thinking of this, he felt inexplicably heavy.
…
Jiang Yao and Shu Ya went backstage to complete the formalities.
When I walked to the door, I happened to run into an acquaintance.
"Senior?"
A smile subconsciously appeared on her face. "What a coincidence! So you are here to attend the auction too?"
Li Beiting seemed to be holding something in his hand, and something looked wrong.
I looked up when I heard her voice and looked at her bright and dazzling face. Suddenly, I realized that she overlapped with the little girl in my memory.
He was startled and his expression was a little complicated.
Jiang Yao noticed something was wrong and unconsciously put away his smile. He asked worriedly, "What's wrong with you?"
Li Beiting finally came back to his senses, "Nothing, it's just a coincidence."
No wonder he seemed to hear Jiang Yao’s voice upstairs just now and thought it was an illusion.
"Did you take any good pictures this time?"
Jiang Yao's gaze fell on his hands, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
Li Beiting's heart tightened and he spoke almost subconsciously.
"Nothing."
He didn't want Jiang Yao to know about this until the man's identity was confirmed.
But this simple action made Jiang Yao's expression freeze.
Li Beiting had never shown such distance in front of her before.
Like he was intentionally hiding something.
"oh……"
Jiang Yao responded sullenly.
Being a sensitive person, she naturally wouldn't continue to ask questions.
"Well, my friend is still waiting for me, so I'll leave first."
After she finished speaking, she left in a hurry.
Li Beiting noticed that her expression was not right, and he came to his senses and subconsciously called her.
"Jiang Yao..."
Jiang Yao turned around and met the man's deep and complex eyes.
"I'll tell you next time I have a chance."
He didn't say specifically what he was going to tell her, but his tone sounded serious.
Jiang Yao pursed his lips.
"Okay, bye then."
Jiang Yao waved and walked quickly out of the hotel lobby.
She had figured it out a long time ago. If something bothers you, especially emotional matters, it is better to let it go for now, not care too much about it, and not pay too much attention to it, so that you naturally won't get hurt.
If you want to love others, you must first learn to love yourself.
…
The next day, Monday, when we return to school, the results of the competition will be officially announced.
"Yaoyao, I'm so nervous!"
Lian Yingying hugged her anxiously.
Keep refreshing the computer page and wait for the list to be announced.
"Don't worry, we've given it our all. Regardless of whether we win the championship or not, our ranking won't be too bad."
Jiang Yao patted her back gently to comfort her.
Lian Yingying thought the same.
Although Bi Siyuan and Ning Sheng were a little nervous, they were not panicked and were generally confident.
“I got it!”
At this moment, Lian Yingying shouted excitedly.
Everyone's eyes turned to the computer screen.
But they were all stunned.
Jiang Yao’s team’s name is not among the top ten winners on the website’s list.
Instead, Li Ming's team ranked first - champion!
Everyone's expressions were stunned for a moment.
"how so!"
Lian Yingying's expression changed immediately, and she said a little excitedly, "Our work received applause from the entire audience, how come it's not even in the top ten!
Instead, Li Ming's team won first place. There must be something fishy going on!"
Jiang Yao and others also looked unhappy.
But Bi Siyuan still maintained a basic level of sanity. "Of the four judges present, the youngest has been in the industry for twenty years. They are well-known for their fairness and impartiality, and their reputation is very good. Otherwise, the organizers of the competition would not have invited them."
"They shouldn't do such a shady thing!" Ning Sheng also agreed.
"What's going on? Do you think our work is not as good as Li Ming and his?" Lian Yingying could not accept such a result.
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