Chapter 53 Auction
This weekend, Shen Pianxian asked for leave from the director for the first time, and Lang Qiao naturally agreed.
There was actually only one week left in the filming schedule for Magical Girl. The other scenes for that day were shot as usual, but the rivalry between Shen Pianpian and the male lead had to be reshot.
And Miss Shen is currently on the phone with Shi Qile.
"Then I'll have to trouble you to work hard."
A frivolous and magnetic laugh came from the receiver.
"There's no point in being so hard-working when you're surrounded by beauty. Miss Shen's politeness is really hypocritical."
Shen Pianxian laughed and scolded,
"I'm just saying this to you. Are you still so excited? I'll just give you a bowl of noodles and send you off."
Shi Qile also chuckled.
"That doesn't matter. As long as you ask, Miss Shen, I'd be happy to accept the invitation, not to mention noodles, even if it's just to eat a grilled sausage."
Shen Pianxian hung up the phone, but Shi Qile was looked at by his assistant with a look that said "Are you crazy?"
He raised his eyebrows.
"What's wrong?"
The assistant was silent for two seconds before saying,
"Did you forget you're allergic to pasta?"
Shi Qile just smiled and said nothing.
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It was almost evening when we arrived at the auction house.
This is the largest auction house in the imperial capital and even in the entire empire. The auctions they hold are mainly divided into two categories. One is the open, large-scale auction that is widely publicized and even reported in newspapers. Anyone with money can participate. The other is the underground auction. This type of auction will not be made public. The auction house will quietly send out invitations. The targets are all big figures recognized by them who have absolute say in the circle. This type of guests are either leading families in the business world or powerful politicians.
Today's small auction is the latter.
The invitation letter was obtained from Meng Qingse.
Shen Pianxian was led by the waiter to an elevator door. This was a one-way elevator with only the first and second floors below ground.
Coming out of the elevator, you are greeted by a vast expanse of firefly-like light. In the space decorated like a tropical rainforest, you can occasionally see gorgeously dressed ladies walking around with their male companions' arms around each other. In the dim and hazy light, the sparkling gem beads hanging on the walls appear extremely luxurious.
Shen Pianpian pushed his baseball cap down, put his hands in his pockets, and followed the waiter into the auction venue in silence.
It is a half-moon-shaped hall with large and comfortable seats placed on the stairs one level higher. Opposite the guest seats is a wide and smooth platform. In the background is a huge LED screen, which is playing pictures and commentaries of the Empire Auction House's previous auctions in a loop.
There was a damaged ancient Loulan painting that sold for 30 million yuan, a top-notch handicraft made of ordinary materials but made by a world-class master that sold for 50 million yuan, and even a set of peerless artifacts that were said to be left over from the ancient martial arts period that sold for 120 million yuan.
All kinds of strange and rare items in the world are traded here in ways that ordinary people can't even imagine.
Shen Pianpian chose a seat near the back and sat down.
Guests came in one after another and sat down, and the conversation was very politely kept to a minimum. Occasionally, a lady's laughter came through, which seemed particularly vague in the magnificent and dim hall.
Shen Pianpian silently closed her eyes and waited for about half an hour, and the auction finally officially began.
She opened her eyes and just saw the first auction item being slowly pushed out onto the stage.
The auctioneer smiled and made a gesture to introduce it to everyone.
"This is a century-old black and white piano, manufactured by Steinway. It was personally modified by the world-renowned pianist Marcus Samuel, who then passed it on to his most beloved disciple. His disciple lived up to his master's expectations and completed a world tour using this piano, becoming the only renowned performer to inherit his master's legacy."
"She is the daughter of the renowned Huo family of Imperial Port, and later the wife of the president of the Xia Group!"
The piano was quietly reflected in Shen Pianpian's deep black pupils. Her eyelashes did not blink, and her whole body seemed to be calm.
Only the hand placed at his side was now covered with blood marks from scratches by his nails.
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