Chapter 40: Shocking Identification Results
The waiter said this and went out.
Leaving the boiling private room.
Almost two-thirds of the students went to compliment Zhu Motang.
"Mo Tang is really worthy of you. This is too grand. I heard that this five-star hotel is owned by the Huo family. That's the Huo family, one of the eight major families in the capital. You can actually have a free meal in the Huo family's five-star hotel. It's awesome!"
"You are our role model. I will follow your example in my future goals!"
"Yes, a role model for our generation!"
Zhu Motang was immersed in the compliments from his classmates and felt very happy.
only--
She didn't remember anyone in her family cooperating with the Huo family, and there didn't seem to be any industries under its umbrella, so what about this five-star hotel manager?
No, she remembered, there seemed to be such a manager. At that time, her parents wanted to cooperate with the Huo family's industry, so they invited the other party to dinner. Although the deal was not reached later, the friendship remained even though the deal was not successful. They were all from the same place, and there might be other opportunities for cooperation in the future.
So now there is a project to cooperate on, and the hotel manager wants to reach the cooperation through her?
Apart from this reason, Zhu Motang couldn't think of any other reason. Besides her, who else here could enjoy such a grand occasion?
Zhu Motang convinced herself. Facing the compliments from her classmates, she became more and more contented. "It's all my family's business. They are just doing it for my parents' sake."
"Mo Tang, why should you be so modest? Your parents' things will be yours sooner or later."
Zhu Motang is an only child, so what she said was true. Zhu Motang just smiled and said nothing. She looked very calm, which made her classmates look up to her even more.
When all the dishes were served, the table was so big that it was no exaggeration to say that it was a full banquet.
Everyone was eating, drinking, talking and laughing, and there was a lot of laughter and joy.
Yu Wan
But she can't fit into this kind of atmosphere. She probably won't attend any class reunions in the future. It may be meaningful to others, but it means nothing to her.
Fortunately, the study committee member communicated with her throughout the process, so she didn't feel so lonely.
Ren Li was "taking advantage of the power of others" and became more and more proud. He attacked Yu Wan openly at the dinner table, "It's good that the hotel treated us, but it's a pity that it blocked the opportunity for some people to swell their faces and pretend to be rich."
Ren Li's behavior of speaking ill of others in public was excessive. In fact, what Zhu Motang said in the class group last night was also excessive. However, some classmates, although they sympathized with him, were not willing to stand up and speak for justice.
It is not worthwhile to offend people for a classmate with whom you have an average relationship. Especially after witnessing Zhu Motang's strength today, no one will say anything more.
Not everyone is qualified to offend others. The right way is to protect yourself.
Yu Wan also knew this truth. If she were in his shoes, she would not be willing to stand up for others, so she didn't mind.
But I didn't expect the study committee member to be as loyal as ever. She said to Ren Li, "Today is a class reunion. We are all classmates. Don't say such things."
Ren Li didn't expect that the study committee member would be as unresponsive as usual, and sneered, "Someone is tactless and you allow me to say that? Don't you understand the principle of being grateful to someone who has helped you?"
This is also blaming the study committee member.
The study committee member was so angry, "You..."
"Everyone stop talking, the auction is about to begin." Zhu Motang interrupted the argument and opened the floor-length curtains with a remote control.
It was only at this time that everyone realized that there was an auction site under the floor-length curtains!
My God, they thought the luxury of this private room was eye-opening enough, but they didn't expect there was another mystery under the window.
"This auction is just like what's shown on TV. I never thought I would be qualified to watch it live!"
"Mo Tang, thanks to you, I have learned a lot today!"
Zhu Motang looked proud, "I have an auction item, ranked number 5."
Yu Wan looked towards the auction and silently took a sip of water.
She didn't expect that there was such a secret in this private room. She originally thought that no one would know if she just left and went there, but now it's all right, it's live broadcast directly.
The point is, her auction item is at number 4, in front of Zhu Motang’s.
This is going to be exciting.
Sure enough, after the auction of item No. 3 ended, auction item No. 4, "Jade Bracelet from the Qing Dynasty", was brought up. Before the auctioneer had the chance to explain who provided it, Ren Li was startled.
"Isn't that the bracelet Yu Wan bought at the antique market for fifty yuan?"
As soon as the words fell, the auctioneer's voice sounded, "This is provided by a lady named Yu Wan. It is said to be a jadeite bracelet from the Qing Dynasty. Please ask the on-site evaluation team to evaluate it."
Yes, the format of this auction is different from other auctions. It requires on-site appraisal and then evaluation to determine the initial price.
The appraisal team here is very powerful. It is said that they come from the most authoritative appraisal institution in the country. All the antiques in the National Museum are appraised by them. If they cannot identify the authenticity, it would be unreasonable.
Those who participated in the auction were all well-known figures or representatives. They did not attend ordinary auctions, which showed how rigorous this auction was.
But the addition of Yu Wan to such a rigorous auction is like a rat in a pot of soup.
Ren Li's ridicule came up blatantly, and he completely ignored it.
"Yu Wan, are you crazy about money? You're auctioning something worth fifty dollars. Do you think this level of auction is a joke?"
Zhu Motang also felt a little humiliated, because this auction was of very high quality, but now that Yu Wan got involved, it was as if the limited edition high-end goods had become street goods, and her own grade had been lowered.
"Auctions of this level are very strict. If anyone cheats, they will be held responsible. Yu Wan, if you need money, just tell everyone. We are all classmates and everyone will help as much as they can. I really cannot understand your behavior of playing tricks on others like this."
The other students also looked at Yu Wan in surprise. They had never participated in an auction before, but they knew the importance of things. Wouldn't it be humiliating to auction something worth fifty dollars?
It turns out that society can change a person. The students who used to study so hard are now willing to do anything for money.
So disappointing!
Facing all the looks from everyone, Yu Wan simply said, "The antique market is all about identifying the goods based on one's ability, and there is a lot of gambling involved. Something that cost me fifty dollars may not necessarily be fake. Now the appraisal results haven't come out yet, so why are you rushing to draw conclusions?"
Zhu Motang sneered, "Yu Wan, you look really ugly right now."
Ren Li also said, "Do you think that the fifty-dollar thing you bought is real? It's so funny, you..."
The appraisal results have come out. The auctioneer holds the appraisal report and speaks in a loud voice through the microphone, "Okay, after appraisal, it is confirmed that this pair of Qing Dynasty jade bracelets are genuine. The starting price is 500,000. The bidding will start now."
"ah……"
Everyone in the room——
stunned.
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