The host's voice became enthusiastic, and everyone knew that the finale was about to begin.
Yuan Tingchuan's voice was gentle: "Here I come."
Du Ruo looked up into the distance and saw a group of people vaguely appearing at the end of the flower path in front of him.
Leading the group were several people wearing Zhongshan suits. One of them had gray hair and wore glasses. He was Director Zhang of the H City Museum.
Yuan Tingchuan and Du Ruo looked at each other, then slowly walked downstairs to greet the distinguished guests.
The auctioneer on the podium was about to open the brocade box at hand as requested by the crowd, but when he looked up and saw a group of people walking towards him, his hand paused.
A group of people walked to the bottom of the platform, and one person stepped forward and said, "We've heard that the porcelain being auctioned at Yiyuan is suspected to be from a museum collection. We need further identification."
The auctioneer opened his mouth in surprise. This had never happened before and he was a little at a loss.
I only heard someone say, "Yiyuan has legal procedures. You are questioning our auction items. Do you have any evidence?"
Director Zhang looked back and saw two people walking slowly towards him.
The man who was half a step away was wearing a high-end custom-made suit. The gems on his cufflinks and the diamonds on the watch on his wrist complemented each other. 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 picturesque features and a simple and elegant temperament with a hint of ancient charm.
Director Zhang secretly admired, 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 everyone, "This is Mr. Yuan Tingchuan from the Gangcheng Yuan Group. Mr. Yuan has been 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 other colleagues from the museum. There's a small misunderstanding we'd like to clarify with Mr. Yuan. I hope Mr. Yuan doesn't mind. We're all here for work, and we have no selfish motives."
Director Zhang asked, "May I ask, Mr. Yuan, if today's finale item is the Chenghua Doucai 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're going to auction off?"
Yuan Tingchuan put his hands in his trouser pockets, his eyes slightly lowered: "Maybe."
Director Qin's face showed some anger. This man was too arrogant.
Director Ma noticed the awkward atmosphere and took the initiative to ease it, saying, "Alas, Mr. Yuan, we're disturbing your business here. We really have 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 authenticate the porcelain, then please ask the auctioneer to meet with us. Otherwise, it will be unacceptable, 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 resold by the client to the Yuan Group.
In other words, the auction item on the stage now belongs to the Yuan family.
Director Ma and Director Zhang looked at each other.
He paused for a moment and said, "We still want to meet this client. Is that 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 Pomo Pavilion. Shi Lin's pupils shrank when he saw them.
What's going on? Didn't they explain it over there? They've already got this guy named Shen under control, so why is he here?
Looking at the surprised expression 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 as a migrant worker, stood in front of everyone, his legs trembling and his body shaking.
The Qu family's bodyguards sent him on the 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 and Lotus Bowl yours?"
Old Shen's face flushed red, and he stammered, "Yes, yes, it's an heirloom from my family."
Director Qin stepped forward and handed the newspaper to him: "Look, is this it?"
Old Shen rubbed his calloused 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 it was. When Qu Xin handed the brocade box to him, 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 the things in your own home?"
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 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 brocade box.
Yuan Tingchuan waved his hand and the four brocade boxes were opened. Inside were four Chenghua Doucai fish and lotus bowls neatly placed. The patterns and colors were very similar, just like four brothers from the same mother.
Director Zhang and Lao Qin opened their mouths wide. This, this...
Yuan Tingchuan looked arrogant. "It's just a porcelain bowl. Is it worth mobilizing so much effort? My Yuan family has been dealing in antiques for hundreds of years. Although there aren't many of these things, we do have 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 brocade box and said to Master Zheng, "Come over here and identify yourself first."
Master Zheng's lips trembled as he looked at the Chenghua Doucai bowl in the brocade box, his heart trembling. How could he recognize it? Old Shen hadn't opened the box to look, and neither had he.
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