Chapter 135 It's Them
When Xu Youyou bought the jade pendant at the auction, she also kept all the auction handover materials.
He Zhilan immediately showed gratitude and said, "Miss Xu, there's no need to bother. Just take a photo."
Xu Youyou was very decisive. Although she didn't know what the He family's partnership was for, she still called the housekeeper Sister Zhang on the spot and asked her to take pictures of all the materials.
He Zhilan didn't care at all that the transaction price marked on the handover materials was 12 million. After receiving all kinds of supporting documents sent by Xu Youyou, she immediately forwarded them to a small group called "The Future of the He Family".
In less than thirty seconds, the small group exploded, with some people even sending dozens of crying emoticons on the spot.
Xu Youyou smiled and said, "Come to think of it, your family is a family of antique collectors. Don't you usually pay attention to auctions? Otherwise, you should have noticed this jade pendant a long time ago."
Many people went to the auction in Shanghai, and Xu Youyou met several acquaintances from that time today.
He Zhilan said: "We are of course concerned about the auction, but the Qilin Jade Pendant always has this ability. Before completing its mission, it will accurately avoid people like us until it reaches the hands of the destined person."
"For example, my third cousin was originally going to attend this auction, but by coincidence, his wife had a quarrel that day and he was busy trying to appease her, so he didn't make it to the auction."
Xu Youyou suddenly remembered an old incident at the Jade Museum: "It seems that someone in your family has entrusted Ms. Cen Mingzhu to find this jade pendant."
He Zhilan nodded and said, "The Cen family is deeply involved in the jewelry industry and has business dealings with my third cousin's mother's family. It's not surprising that someone commissioned her to do this, but she certainly didn't say who was looking for this jade pendant, right?"
Xu Youyou nodded. It was true. Cen Mingzhu had just said something that seemed to be true. She thought at the time that a buyer would come soon, but she waited and waited but no one came.
He Zhilan explained: "According to the rules, those who are interested in competing for the position of family head cannot openly inquire about the news of the Qilin Jade Pendant, but in private, they can do it by their own means."
"But the Qilin Jade Pendant will only recognize the most capable young generation of the He family. Even if some information is obtained by accident, as long as the Qilin Jade Pendant is unwilling, this information will be covered up intentionally or unintentionally."
The more Xu Youyou looked at the jade pendant, the more reluctant she felt to part with it.
At this time, Cen Mingzhu, who was in Shanghai, was checking the jewelry designs for the new season when she suddenly slapped her forehead.
"Yes, that jade pendant! I almost forgot to inform He Lao San."
Cen Mingzhu has always been smart and capable. She found it strange that her memory was so bad this time. She shouldn't have forgotten such an important thing for several months.
When she hurriedly called He Laosan, the other party on the other end of the phone could not hide his disappointment, but still tried his best to maintain decency: "Thank you for your reminder, is the buyer a young woman named Xu? She spent 12 million to buy it?"
Cen Mingzhu was shocked: "You have seen her?"
"My cousin has seen her and has already bought the jade pendant."
He Laosan's voice was hoarse, and Cen Mingzhu could feel his loss even through the phone.
"Wouldn't it be better for your cousin to buy it? Speaking of which, why is this jade pendant so important? It seems like everyone in your He family is looking for it?" Cen Mingzhu asked curiously.
When she received the commission, the other party offered a price she could not refuse.
Now that He Laosan already knows the news, this price is naturally invalid. Cen Mingzhu feels more and more annoyed about her bad memory.
Although He Lao San lost the competition for the position of the head of the family, he would not betray the He family. He made up an excuse and said, "The jade pendant was my grandmother's favorite thing. The old lady was very disappointed after losing it, so we tried to find the treasure back."
Cen Mingzhu didn't think much about it after hearing this, and comforted him: "It's a good thing that your eldest cousin has been found now. All the children of the He family are filial. Your grandmother will definitely be very happy when she knows about this."
After He Lao San hung up the phone, the look of loss on his face was still hard to hide. His mother said, "It's just a jade pendant. He Zhilan can find it back if he wants. Could it be that your grandfather really let a little girl be the head of the He family? You are the eldest grandson of our He family, and the family business must be handed over to you!"
But as soon as she said this, both He Lao San and He's father looked at her with disapproval.
"The He family never favors boys over girls. Mom, please don't say this again. Grandpa will be unhappy if he hears it." He Lao San said in a muffled voice.
Mother He frowned, "Girls have to get married sooner or later. We can't let the entire He family be her dowry. If you really want Lan to inherit the He family, I will definitely make a scene!"
He's father said firmly: "I will be the first to support Lan as the new head of the family! If you make trouble, I will divorce you!"
He's mother widened her eyes and looked at her husband in disbelief, as if she had seen a monster.
He Lao San also knew the importance of the matter and knew how disastrous the consequences would be if he chose the wrong side: "Mom, after you divorce Dad, I will also call you mom, but I won't continue to compete with Sister Lan."
Mother He was so angry that her nose was crooked, but she finally compromised: "Each of you speak like a riddle man, using me when you need help, and kicking me away when I can't help! If you don't want to fight, then don't fight. It's like I'm begging you to be the head of the family!"
Such quarrels occurred in several small families of the He family, but without exception, no one intended to continue fighting for the inheritance rights, no matter how much others instigated.
He Zhilan transferred the money very quickly. Before the auction even started, the huge sum of money was transferred to Xu Youyou's account through the finance department.
What was even more surprising was that the money was after-tax, and He Zhilan's financial officer even showed Xu Youyou a freshly-issued tax payment certificate.
This is the second person besides Lu Jingyao who made a deal with Xu Youyou using his after-tax income.
With so much real money invested, Xu Youyou saw the He family's determination to seek cooperation, and she also admired He Zhilan even more.
Lu Jingyao didn't expect that he only gave his space to He Zhilan for a dozen minutes, but his closest position to Xu Youyou was no longer secure.
He Zhilan stuck close to Xu Youyou, as if they were inseparable. Even He Zhiting was pushed into a corner. If you didn't know, you would probably think that these two were close friends who had known each other for more than ten years.
"Ms. He, doesn't your He family have any antiques to sell?" Lu Jingyao felt that He Zhilan was particularly annoying and wanted to get him out of the way.
He Zhilan smiled and said, "The items that the He family wants to auction have already been registered."
After perfunctorily dealing with Lu Jingyao, He Zhilan immediately stuck to Xu Youyou and said, "Youyou, you've been here with me the whole time. I haven't been able to properly visit other antique halls. I'll go with you to see other collections. An old gentleman brought the kingfisher phoenix crown of Empress Xiaoke of the Ming Dynasty."
Xu Youyou really became interested.
Lu Jingyao couldn't help but frown. He was not from a family of antique collectors, so he could never compete with people in the circle in terms of information like this.
He Zhilan glanced at him proudly and firmly took the position to Xu Youyou's right.
But they had just taken a few steps when they ran into the Gu siblings who were coming out of the lounge.
Gu Yuji looked lazy, with a look of satisfaction in the corners of his eyes.
Gu Xueying's eyes were red and her gaze was evasive, making her look like she had been crying.
He Zhilan narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the brother and sister.
He Zhiting was extremely jealous when he saw his enemy. He pulled He Zhilan's sleeve and complained fiercely: "Sister, they are the ones who bullied me!"
(End of this chapter)
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