A deep male voice interrupted him, "Where is tonight's grand finale?"
“This—” He hesitated for a moment, then said cautiously, “Later at the meeting, the host will personally auction the final item.”
The man snorted, seemingly annoyed. "You mean, even I'm not worthy to see what that thing really looks like beforehand?"
"Oh dear—you've misunderstood, that's not what I meant at all! You are naturally of utmost importance, and there's nothing in this dark area that you're not worthy to see. It's just... it's just that this thing is truly special. The Master went to great lengths to obtain it, and even I haven't seen what it is yet. Moreover, the Master specifically instructed that no one else can touch it... Mr. Pang, please be magnanimous. If I said anything wrong just now, I hope you'll be lenient and give me a chance to correct myself. But this final item, I really don't have the authority to handle it..."
The man grew impatient and waved his hand dismissively. "Alright, it's not like I absolutely have to see it. Since your patron has said so, I naturally can't refuse him." He glanced at the auction items and casually pointed in one direction. "That jade bottle is nice, I'll take it."
"Yes, yes, yes." Then came a barrage of flattery, as if they wanted to sing Mr. Pang's praises to the heavens, before the two walked away.
After confirming that it was safe, Nan Xian emerged from the shadows and looked thoughtfully in the direction the two had left.
Who is Mr. Pang?
What exactly is that rare treasure that will be the grand finale?
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