The cat stopped and turned to look at Kang Jiao.
Kang Jiao looked confident, as if she was certain that the cat wouldn't be able to refuse.
Just then, a middle-aged man in a white mandarin jacket walked over, accompanied by several people. However, it was obvious to anyone with eyes that he was the most prestigious among them.
Kang Jiao suddenly spoke very obediently to the middle-aged man in the white jacket, "Uncle, what brings you here?"
The people around her said eagerly, "Oh my, this is Chairman Kang's niece? She really is an expert in identifying beauties, a true face of our profession!"
Another person said, "I've long heard that Miss Kang could easily make a living off her looks, but she insists on relying on her abilities. Seeing her today, I can confirm that her reputation is well-deserved."
Kang Jiao smiled sweetly and said modestly, "Uncles, you flatter me. I still have a lot to learn."
Chairman Kang also said, "Don't praise her too much. Young people are prone to arrogance. She still has a long way to go."
That being said, it's clear that Chairman Kang is very proud of this.
Chen Doudou whispered to the cat, "So he's got connections. This must be Kang Minghui, the president of the Gulan Chamber of Commerce, right?"
Shan Xingwen said, "Kang Minghui is a leading jeweler in China. In recent years, he has also ventured into antique auctions and is a prominent figure in H City."
Although Shan Xingwen was not in the antique circle, he happened to know a lot about the jewelry industry, which led him to know Kang Minghui.
The cat raised an eyebrow.
Therefore, Kang Jiao is indeed a true socialite! She comes from a wealthy family.
At this point, those who were praising Kang Jiao suddenly changed their tune and started talking about cats.
"Isn't this the famous star, Miss Jiu Maomao? I've even seen 'Masters Among the People.' I didn't expect celebrities to be so knowledgeable. By the way, are you friends with Miss Kang?"
The person speaking was all smiles, probably genuinely believing that the cat and Kang Jiao were friends.
Another person exclaimed, "Huh? I had no idea that a big star was participating in this antique exchange! Suddenly the venue seems to be shining brightly!"
Suddenly, the group started praising the cat again.
Kang Jiao smiled politely and said, "That's right, Maomao is my friend. Although she is not yet qualified to apply for membership in the Gulan Chamber of Commerce, I think she is capable, so I recommended her to my uncle."
The people nearby immediately said, "Miss Kang is so loyal and kind to her friends."
The cat lowered its head slightly and slowly stroked the black cat, while the black cat leisurely wagged its tail, seemingly not caring at all that Kang Jiao was talking about her.
But Chen Doudou was a little annoyed. She muttered under her breath, "Who can be her friend? Boss, let's go and ignore her."
The cat nodded the black cat's head and suddenly let go of it.
The black cat opened its eyes, but suddenly darted away! It landed lightly and nimbly on Kang Jiao!
Kang Jiao instinctively caught the black cat, wanting to show that she was also a lover of animals. She petted the cat and said, "It's so cute! What breed is this cat? Is it a Bombay cat? It doesn't seem like one."
"Meow!"
The black cat meowed, "What Bombay cat? It's a one-of-a-kind Hellcat, okay?!" The black cat grinned, then suddenly jumped onto Kang Jiao's shoulder again!
Kang Jiao had never seen such an agile and fearless cat before, and immediately began to interact with it, tilting her head to tease the black cat.
However, the black cat suddenly raised one of its front paws and slapped Kang Jiao hard!
Kang Jiao was immediately stunned!
Although the black cat hid its claws, it was agile and really did try to hit someone!
While Kang Jiao was stunned, the black cat punched her several more times like a boxer!
"This cat actually hit me?!" Kang Jiao's face twisted slightly, as if she wanted to get angry but was holding back! She was a little embarrassed and suddenly reached out to grab the black cat.
But the black cat had already leaped lightly! It landed gracefully on the gleaming glass cabinet, glanced back, and that look was rather mocking.
Kang Jiao clenched her fists. She could hardly believe it; she seemed to see mockery in the cat's eyes!
"Jiaojiao, are you alright?" Kang Minghui asked with concern.
Kang Jiao tried to calm herself down. She touched her face, thankfully there were no scratches. "It's okay, this cat is just too... naughty." Then she looked at the cat, "Kitty, you have to keep an eye on your cat. These are all antiques, if they break, you can't afford to pay for them!"
The cat raised its eyelids, chuckled, and finally spoke, "Can't afford to pay?"
Kang Jiao crossed her arms. "Yes, there are many priceless antiques here, some of them even unique! Their value is secondary; what's real is their rarity and scarcity. So, of course, we can't afford to pay for them if we break them!"
This Kang Jiao, despite being constantly targeting the cat, always manages to smooth things over with her silver tongue.
Cat curled the corners of her mouth, but the smile was a little cold; she no longer liked this antique exchange.
The cat glanced at the black cat, then suddenly wagged its finger, chuckled, and said meaningfully, "Priceless... I can't afford to pay for it? Are you underestimating me, or overestimating yourselves?"
"Meow!"
The black cat meowed, its sharp teeth showing a mix of cuteness and ferocity. It seemed to have received a signal from the cat and suddenly jumped into the display area inside the counter, nimbly standing on a very conspicuous display stand.
"Ah! Quickly, get that cat down!" Kang Minghui suddenly said nervously.
"I just told you to keep an eye on your cat, and look what happened! Look where it's gone! That's a dragon-head jade pendant from the Warring States period!" Kang Jiao scolded the cat.
The cat remained calm and composed, but the people around it instantly went into a frenzy! A group of staff rushed over, crossed the cordon, and several people surrounded the black cat, trying to catch it!
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