Chapter 124: Come to the Door

The host's voice became more passionate, and everyone knew that the finale was about to begin.

Yuan Tingchuan said in a gentle voice: "Here I come."

Du Ruo raised his head and looked into the distance, and sure enough, at the end of the flower path in front, there was a group of people vaguely visible.

Leading the group were several men in Mao suits. The one in front had gray hair and wore glasses. He was Director Zhang of the H City Museum.

Yuan Tingchuan and Du Ruo looked at each other, and they slowly walked downstairs to greet the distinguished guests.

The auctioneer on the podium was about to open the treasure box at hand in response to the crowd's request, but when he looked up and saw a group of people approaching, his hand paused.

A group of people walked to the bottom of the platform, and one person stepped forward and said, "We have received news that the porcelain sold at Yiyuan is suspected to be from a museum collection. We need to further identify it."

The auctioneer opened his mouth in surprise. This had never happened before and he was a little overwhelmed.

I only heard someone say, "Yiyuan has legal procedures. Those who question our auction items, do you have any evidence?"

Director Zhang looked back and saw two people walking slowly towards him.

The man who took a half step forward was wearing a high-end custom-made suit. The gems on his cufflinks and the diamonds on his watch complemented each other brilliantly. His face was slightly resolute, his eyes were narrow and long, and there was a hint of coldness at the corners of his mouth.

The woman next to him was wearing a snow-white long skirt and a goose-yellow knitted blouse. She had beautiful features and an elegant and graceful demeanor with a hint of ancient charm.

Director Zhang secretly admired them, what a perfect couple.

Next to Director Zhang, Director Ma from the H City Government stepped forward and said, "Hello, Mr. Yuan." As he spoke, he extended his hand and shook hands warmly with Yuan Tingchuan.

He turned around and introduced them to the crowd: "This is Mr. Yuan Tingchuan from the Gangcheng Yuan Group. Mr. Yuan is very supportive of our city's economic and urban development and has made significant contributions."

He turned to Yuan Tingchuan and said, "This is Director Zhang and Director Qin of our city museum, as well as two colleagues from the museum. There is a small misunderstanding and we would like to verify it with Mr. Yuan. I hope Mr. Yuan does not mind. We are all here for work and have no selfish motives."

Director Zhang said, "May I ask if Mr. Yuan's highlight item today is the Chenghua Fighting Fish and Lotus Bowl?"

"Exactly."

"Excuse me, Mr. Yuan, who sent this auction item?"

"Yuan has a confidentiality agreement, so I can't tell you."

Director Qin stepped forward and handed a newspaper to Yuan Tingchuan: "Excuse me, Mr. Yuan, is this the item you are going to auction?"

Yuan Tingchuan put his hands in his trouser pockets, his eyes slightly lowered: "Maybe."

Director Qin showed some anger on his face. This man was too arrogant.

Director Ma saw that the atmosphere was a little awkward, so he took the initiative to ease the situation and said, "Ah, Mr. Yuan, we came here to disturb your business. We really had no choice. We received a report, so we can't just sit there and do nothing, right?"

Shi Lin, who was standing behind Director Zhang, said in a cold tone, "Since Mr. Yuan refuses to let us appraise the porcelain, then please ask the person who commissioned the auction to meet us. Otherwise, it will be hard to justify it, right?"

There was a hint of teasing in Shi Lin's eyes. He wanted to see where Mr. Yuan would find the client.

Yuan Tingchuan didn't say anything. He raised his hand to the side and the bodyguard standing next to him handed him a piece of paper.

He handed the paper to Director Ma.

Director Ma took it and looked at it. It was a transaction certificate, which stated that this Chenghua Doucai Fish and Lotus Bowl had been sold by the client to the Yuan Group.

In other words, the item on the auction table now belongs to the Yuan family.

Director Ma and Director Zhang looked at each other.

He hesitated for a moment and said, "We still want to meet this client. Is it convenient?"

Yuan Tingchuan glanced at the stone forest behind Director Zhang and said nonchalantly, "It's convenient."

The bodyguard behind him heard him say this and immediately waved back.

A few people walked out of the Mo Pavilion. When Shi Lin saw them, his pupils shrank.

What's going on? Didn't they tell us what was going on? They've already got Shen under control, so why is he here?

Seeing the surprised look on Shi Lin's face, Yuan Tingchuan and Du Ruo looked at each other. This was probably the small fish next to the big fish.

Old Shen, dressed like a migrant worker, stood in front of the crowd, his legs trembling and his body shaking.

The Qu family's bodyguards sent him on a train and told him not to show up in the near future. However, as soon as the Qu family's bodyguards left, he was taken off the train and brought directly here.

Director Zhang frowned and said, "Old comrade, is this Chenghua Doucai Fish Lotus Bowl yours?"

Old Shen blushed and stammered, "Yes, yes, it's an heirloom in my family."

Director Qin stepped forward and handed the newspaper to him: "Take a look, is this it?"

Old Shen rubbed his wrinkled hands and said, "I can't read."

Shi Lin said impatiently: "I didn't ask you to look at the words, look at the picture, is it this bowl?"

In fact, Old Shen had no idea what the thing was. When Qu Xin handed him the box, he didn't dare to open it. He just came here and handed it to Master Zheng intact.

He glanced at the photo and said vaguely, "Probably."

Director Zhang said seriously, "Is that true? Don't you even recognize your own things?"

Old Shen seemed even more nervous. He gritted his teeth and said, "Yes!"

Director Zhang looked at Director Qin seriously.

Shi Lin's eyes flickered, and he winked at Master Zheng: "Who received him when he was selling things?"

Master Zheng understood and took a step forward: "It's me."

Shi Lin took the newspaper and handed it to him: "Take a look, is this it?"

Master Zheng glanced at it casually and said firmly, "Yes."

Yuan Tingchuan smiled. He slowly took the newspaper from Shi Lin, rolled it into a barrel and held it in his hand, then waved to the people around him.

Four bodyguards walked out from behind him and went up to the platform together. One of them came down carrying a golden box.

Yuan Tingchuan waved his hand and the four boxes were opened. Inside were four Chenghua Doucai Fish and Lotus Bowls neatly placed. The patterns were very similar, just like four brothers from the same mother.

Director Zhang and Lao Qin were both talking, this, this...

Yuan Tingchuan looked arrogant: "It's just a porcelain bowl, is it worth making such a fuss? My Yuan family has been in the antique business for hundreds of years. Although there are not many of these things, there are still a few. Come over and take a look. Which one was just delivered?"

The Yuan family's bodyguard pushed Master Zheng and Old Shen in front of the golden box and said to Master Zheng, "Come over here and take a look first?"

Master Zheng's lips trembled as he looked at the Chenghua Doucai bowl in the brocade box. He was trembling in his heart. How could he recognize it? Old Shen didn't open the box to look, and he didn't look either.