"Fourth cousin, you flatter me. It was just a fluke."
Ji Jianhong quickly composed himself and said with a smile, "However, I think the eldest brother is the real star of the day, and I can only be considered as throwing out a brick to get the jade."
"Heh, you're quite self-aware."
Ji Weixing wasn't stupid; he naturally knew the value of the jade carving. But at this moment, he couldn't afford to lose face, so he could only continue to put on a brave front.
The draw continued, with other members of the Ji family taking turns to participate. However, with Ji Jianhong setting such a high bar, the subsequent items were not in the same league, and the prices were not very high.
Later, it was Ji Weixing's turn to bid. His items were indeed quite good, and they were eventually sold for six million Chinese yuan, which was considered a high price.
But compared to Ji Jianhong, he is still far behind.
The auction items continued to be reviewed one by one.
Next up was Ji Siyu, whose item was a top-quality "Yangcai Hundred Deer Vase" from over two hundred years ago, which ultimately sold for 18 million Chinese yuan.
The value of the item finally surpassed that of Ji Jianhong's, which can be considered as another small climax.
Now, only the items for auction by Ji Sinian and Ji Minxiu remain, and everyone is eagerly anticipating them.
Of course, the person they were looking forward to was Ji Sinian.
Ji Sinian drew his item first, and when it appeared before everyone, it immediately caused a gasp.
This is a 300-year-old "underglaze red plum vase with a design of a dragon teaching its son amidst waves and arches".
This underglaze red plum vase is crafted with exceptional skill. The meticulously carved and painted wave patterns are precise and delicate, with every detail rendered with exquisite detail. The color is also perfect, making it truly remarkable!
There's a joke circulating among artisans in the industry: If you want to bankrupt someone, have them fire underglaze red porcelain!
Although it was said in jest, it illustrates the difficulty of firing underglaze red. Despite the existence of underglaze red since the Yuan Dynasty, porcelain that can truly be called "red" is extremely rare.
Ultimately, the item sold for a record-breaking 70 million Chinese yuan, bringing the atmosphere of the entire auction to its peak.
"Such rare treasures have appeared! This auction was definitely worth coming to!"
"As expected of the eldest son of the Ji family, his background is truly astonishing!"
"I've really seen something new!"
"It seems that the final result is already a foregone conclusion, and the greatest credit undoubtedly belongs to the eldest son of the Ji family."
"Isn't there still the Third Young Master?"
"Hey, everyone knows who he is. It's good enough if he doesn't bring out anything too embarrassing. He still wants to take the credit. How ridiculous!"
"That seems true, hahaha..."
"..."
By this point, almost everyone present felt that the matter was settled and no one took Ji Minxiu seriously.
His abilities are good, but when it comes to background and experience, he's really not up to par.
Although the rest of the Ji family felt resentful at being crushed, they also thought Ji Minxiu was a clown and were all waiting to see him make a fool of himself.
"Alright, now let's invite the third young master of the Ji family, Ji Minxiu, to the stage to show us his auction items." At this moment, the host's voice rang out.
Upon hearing this, everyone looked towards Ji Minxiu.
Despite the countless gazes, Ji Minxiu remained calm and composed. He picked up the brocade box and strode confidently onto the stage.
"Hey, this is going to be good. It was worth asking the host to put him last." Ji Weixing said gloatingly.
"You did it too?" Ji Jianhong asked in surprise.
At this moment, Ji Siyu also leaned over, rolled her eyes, and said, "This host really hit the jackpot. I'm going to go and tamper with her too."
“You guys are really…” Ji Sinian looked surprised.
"Brother, it's really presumptuous of him to compete with us as an illegitimate child. I can't stand it. Wouldn't it be fun to mess with him?"
Ji Weixing said with an indifferent expression.
"Don't do that again. It represents the face of our main family line."
Ji Sinian did not blame him, but simply said something and turned to look at the stage.
Over there, Ji Minxiu had already opened the brocade box.
However, because no one paid much attention to it, the commotion was not significant.
Until Ji Minxiu's deep, cold, and clear voice slowly rang out in the microphone, "Official kiln celadon lotus bowl, top-quality, estimated at one hundred million Chinese yuan."
"Hey, I told you, this illegitimate son can't come up with anything good, only 100 million... Wait, Young Master Duo?"
"Hiss! One hundred million?!"
"It's actually a fine celadon porcelain! The color, shape, and workmanship are all impeccable. It's absolutely beautiful!"
"He...he's supposed to have no background, so where did he get such a rare find?"
"It seems we all underestimated this third young master of the Ji family. Indeed, to have reached this point as an illegitimate child, his abilities are not to be underestimated."
"So this was the dark horse that was hiding the most!"
"..."
The people who were initially nonchalant were all shocked and their mouths dropped open after they realized what was happening.
No one expected that the dark horse would be Ji Minxiu, who was the least favored!
"impossible!"
Ji Weixing stood up abruptly and shouted excitedly, "Fake! You've definitely faked it! You couldn't possibly have produced something this good!"
Ji Sinian also stared wide-eyed, his face full of disbelief, but he remained still, waiting for Ji Minxiu's reply.
Ji Minxiu merely raised his eyelids and said calmly, "Ji Weixing, are you questioning the strength of our Ji family auction house, or do you think I have so much power that I could bribe my grandfather as well?"
As is widely known, the person in charge of this auction is the patriarch of the Ji family.
Upon hearing this, Ji Weixing panicked instantly and quickly explained, "No...no...that's not what I meant...I just...just..."
He wanted to explain, but couldn't find the words to say for a moment.
"Enough, stop embarrassing yourself, sit down right now." Ji Sinian knew he was going to lose this time, and he lost his temper, shouting at Ji Jianhong.
"Ji Minxiu!"
Ji Weixing lowered his head and sat back down in his seat, his hands clenched into fists, filled with intense hatred.
Finally, the lotus bowl was sold for 200 million Chinese yuan, setting a new record for the highest price of the auction!
"Third Young Master, congratulations!"
"Third Young Master, let's play golf sometime."
"Third Young Master, this is my business card..."
This auction showcased Ji Minxiu's abilities, causing everyone to look at him with new respect, and countless people tried to get close to him.
To be able to find such a treasure, Ji Minxiu must have some hidden methods that others don't know about!
"Look, brother, that Ji Minxiu is so smug!"
Behind him, Ji Siyu stomped her foot in frustration, "How did he, an illegitimate child with no backing, manage to find such a good thing!"
Unexpectedly, their malicious targeting actually benefited Ji Minxiu, making him the grand finale and stealing the spotlight.
It's like paying money to have no fun at all, I'm so angry!
"I underestimated him!"
Ji Sinian's face was ashen. He glanced at Ji Minxiu, then turned and strode away.
The little bastard is getting stronger and stronger; we must never let our guard down again!
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