Hans led the two into a more private and luxurious VIP room than the Golden Hall outside.
Thick Persian carpets, velvet sofas, and the air filled with the faint aroma of cigars and aged whiskey.
"Please have a seat, both of you." Hans personally pulled out chairs for them, then carefully took out an ultra-thin tablet from a genuine leather briefcase with a combination lock.
Hans manipulated the device a few times, and an encrypted electronic atlas was projected into the air in front of the two of them, forming a virtual light screen.
“Mr. Ye, Mrs. Ye,” Hans’s voice was very low and mysterious, “this is the true way our auction house treats its guests. This menu is only open to no more than twenty top VIPs worldwide.”
Su Tang and Qin Ye glanced at each other, and their mood instantly turned heavy.
On the light screen are dozens of top national treasures that are famous throughout the history of China!
For example, there is a bright yellow dragon robe embroidered with nine five-clawed golden dragons in gold thread, their scales so lifelike that they seem to be swimming in the light and shadow. The album is labeled: Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Emperor, Dragon Robe.
Following closely is an ancient painting, depicting towering mountains shrouded in mist, exuding a majestic and imposing aura. (Note: Copy of Fan Kuan's "Travelers Among Mountains and Streams" from the Northern Song Dynasty.)
There is even a jade seal from the late Qing Dynasty, belonging to Emperor Qianlong.
...
One by one, each of these items should have been enshrined in the highest-level museum in the Dragon Kingdom, and admired by countless people.
But now, they are displayed on this filthy menu, like commodities waiting to be sold, with their base prices clearly marked.
Qin Ye's hands, which were resting on his knees, clenched into fists in an instant, his knuckles turning white from the force.
As a soldier, he was guarding the land and the people. But what he was seeing was like a resounding slap across the face. These treasures, which carried the soul and history of the nation, were being sold off in such a humiliating way by these robbers and thieves.
Su Tang's heart was also in turmoil, but she remained calm, especially during this time.
She stretched out her slender finger, adorned with a ruby ring, and traced it across the light screen, a critical look on her face, and pouted.
"The product looks good, but... what's the point of just looking at pictures? Who knows if they're trying to fool us with fakes?"
As she spoke, she suddenly changed the subject, looking at Hans with a perfectly measured hint of worry in her eyes:
"Besides, is your boat even safe? What if my husband spends a lot of money to buy it, and then it gets stolen halfway through the journey? Wouldn't we be at a huge loss?"
“Mrs. Ye, you really… underestimate us!” Hans immediately patted his chest and assured her, “I can tell you with certainty that this ship has the world’s most advanced security system, it is as solid as a rock.”
"Don't even mention pirates, even if a regular army from some countries came, they wouldn't be able to take a single needle from here."
In order to completely eliminate these two super-sized fish, Hans decided to take drastic measures.
“Esteemed guests, words are not enough. To prove our strength and to demonstrate our utmost sincerity, I am willing to… make an exception this time.”
He paused for a moment, then said, "I will take you two to see our real treasure vault firsthand. I will let you witness for yourselves how these treasures are kept in perfect condition."
Su Tang and Qin Ye exchanged a glance without making a sound, instantly understanding each other's meaning. This was truly an effortless stroke of luck.
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