Chapter 40: Shocking 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 eat free meals in the Huo family's five-star hotel. It's awesome!"

"You are our role model. My future goals will be aligned with yours!"

"Yes, a role model for our generation!"

Zhu Motang was immersed in the compliments of his classmates and felt quite unhappy.

only--

She didn't remember anyone in her family cooperating with the Huo family, and there didn't seem to be any industries under the family. So what about this five-star hotel manager?

No, she remembered that 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. They were 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 family business. They are only doing it for my parents' sake."

"Mo Tang, why should you be so humble? Your parents' things will be yours sooner or later."

Zhu Motang was an only child, so what he said was correct. Zhu Motang just smiled and said nothing. He looked very calm, which made his classmates look up to him more and more.

When all the dishes were served, the table was so big that it was not an exaggeration to say that it was a full Manchu-Han 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 is meaningless to her.

Fortunately, the study committee communicated with her throughout the process, so she didn't feel so lonely.

Ren Li was "taking advantage of his power" 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 show off."

Ren Li went too far by speaking in public. In fact, Zhu Motang's remarks in the class group last night were also excessive, but some classmates, although sympathetic, were not willing to stand up and speak for justice.

It is unacceptable to offend someone 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 has the qualifications to offend others. The right thing to do 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.

I just 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 did not expect that the study committee member would be as unresponsive as usual. He sneered, "Someone is tactless and I am allowed to say so? Don't you understand the principle of returning favors after receiving them?"

This is also blaming the study committee members.

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-to-ceiling curtains using the remote control.

It was only then that everyone realized that there was an auction site underneath the floor-to-ceiling curtains!

My God, they thought the luxury in this private room was eye-opening enough, but they didn't expect that there was another mystery under the window.

"This auction is just like what is shown on TV. I never thought I would be able to watch it live!"

"Mo Tang, thanks to you, I have learned a lot today!"

Zhu Motang looked proud, "I have an item for sale, 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 she could just leave and go there without anyone knowing, but now it's all right, it can be broadcast live on the spot.

The point is, her lot is at number 4, in front of Zhu Motang’s.

This is going to be exciting.

Sure enough, after lot 3 ended, lot 4, the "Jadeite Bracelet from the Qing Dynasty," was brought up. Before the auctioneer had a chance to explain who provided it, Ren Li was surprised.

"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 also rang out, "This is provided by a lady named Yu Wan, who said it is a jade 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 an initial price is determined.

The appraisal team here is very powerful. It is said that they are from the most authoritative appraisal institution in the country. All the antiques in the National Museum are appraised by them. If they can't tell whether they are real or fake, then it would be unacceptable.

Those who participated in the auction were all well-known figures or representatives. They did not attend ordinary auctions, which shows how strict this auction was.

But if Yu Wan were to be included in such a rigorous auction, it would be no different from a rat returning a pot of soup.

Ren Li's ridicule came out clearly, and he didn't care at all.

"Yu Wan, are you crazy about money? You're auctioning something worth fifty yuan. Do you think this level of auction is a joke?"

Zhu Motang also felt a little insulted, because this auction was of high quality, but now with Yu Wanmin's involvement, it was as if the limited edition haute couture had become a street stall, and her status had been lowered.

"Auctions of this level are very strict. If anyone commits fraud, they will be held responsible. Yu Wan, if you need money, just tell everyone. We are all classmates and we will definitely help as much as we can. You are playing tricks on others like this. I really don't understand your behavior."

The other students also looked at Yu Wan in amazement. They had never participated in an auction before, but they knew the importance of it. Wouldn't it be humiliating to auction something worth fifty yuan?

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 kinds of looks from everyone, Yu Wan simply said, "The antique market is all about identifying goods based on ability, and there is a lot of gambling involved. Something that costs 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 said sarcastically, "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 were out. The auctioneer held up the appraisal report and said in a loud voice through the microphone, "Okay, after appraisal, it is confirmed that this pair of Qing Dynasty jade bracelets are authentic. The starting price is 500,000 yuan. The bidding will start now."

"ah……"

Everyone in the room——

stunned.