Chapter 19 Auction
A week later, the Hanxun Pavilion auction kicked off.
As night falls, the luxurious cruise ship floats on the sea like a giant beast in the dark night, with neon lights and stars shining together.
Jiang Hansheng, the mysterious and lawless gangster boss, stood on the top floor of the cruise ship overlooking the bustling crowd below, with an unruly smile on his lips. The first auction of Hanxun Pavilion Auction House kicked off in this dreamlike yet turbulent atmosphere.
Celebrities, dignitaries and business elites were dressed in gorgeous clothes, chatting and laughing, and the cruise ship was full of luxury and extravagance.
Yu Jinnian appeared elegantly arm in arm with Si Wan, instantly becoming the focus of the audience.
He stood tall and straight, dressed in a suit and tie, exuding an innate dignity; Si Wan wore a simple evening dress, her temperament gentle yet lively. When the two of them appeared, everything around them seemed to lose its color.
In the crowd, some people were whispering to each other, curious about Si Wan's identity, and speculations were heard one after another.
Dai Ke was hiding in the crowd, and the moment he saw Yu Jinnian and Si Wan, his eyes were filled with resentment and murderous intent.
She leaned closer to the people around her, lowering her voice but deliberately making sure it could be heard. "Do you know who that woman is? She's the fat woman who used to stalk Jinnian. She weighed over 200 pounds! She even tried to commit suicide for Jinnian. It's ridiculous that she didn't die, but she came back to haunt him."
These words were like a stone thrown into a lake, causing a thousand waves. When the women who loved Yu Jinnian heard this, they all showed contempt on their faces and became bolder. They looked at Si Wan with eyes full of disdain and provocation.
"Ms. Si Wan, we meet again." Jiang Hansheng's eyes showed surprise without a trace.
Si Wan was very calm: "Mr. Jiang."
"Welcome, Mr. Yu." When he looked at Yu Jinnian, his expression was slightly cold.
Yu Jinnian didn't hesitate to say anything, but replied indifferently, "Congratulations."
The smell of gunpowder burned her eyes. Si Wan was curious about what kind of grudge there was between the two. Her shrewd eyes scanned them both in turn.
"Be more serious." Yu Jinnian urged as he walked towards his seat.
Si Wan not only didn't hold back, but instead pushed him further: "...Yu Jinnian, why is Jiang Hansheng so hostile to you? Could it be that you slept with his wife?"
Si Wan giggled, and then cried out "ouch" the next second.
The soft flesh on her waist was pinched hard. She frowned in pain: "...Why are you so angry? Could it be that I was right?"
Yu Jinnian: "You really need to be disciplined with your mouth."
Si Wan snorted twice in a very irritating way, shaking her head: "...Hit me if you dare!"
The two sat down.
"I'm not interested in hitting women. There are plenty of ways to punish you. If you keep talking nonsense, you can try," he said.
It wasn't until a month later that Si Wan understood the meaning of his words today... Yu Jinnian in bed was simply a pervert.
The auction officially began, and rare treasures were presented to the auction table, including jadeite, calligraphy and paintings by famous artists. The bidding was endless, and the transaction prices repeatedly broke the sky-high prices, all exceeding 100 million yuan.
"Anyone you like?"
The empty seat next to Si Wan was filled by Jiang Hansheng who came over and sat down.
Si Wan smiled and said flatteringly, "I like them all."
"Oh." Jiang Hansheng nodded seriously and approached Si Wan: "Then I'll give them all to you."
“?” Si Wan was stunned, a little confused about Jiang Hansheng’s train of thought: “…Aren’t they all sold?”
The man held a cigar between his fingers, the crimson dot flickering between his lips. His eyes fell on the slender straps of Si Wan's suspender dress, and he said seriously, "Just grab it."
“…” Si Wan was speechless, thinking that this madman was even crazier than her.
"Haha, that's not necessary. My house is small and there's no room for it." He leaned closer to Yu Jinnian.
"Mr. Jiang was just joking, don't take it to heart." Yu Jinnian's brows were slightly cold, and he put his coat on Si Wan while speaking: "There are many mosquitoes on the sea, it's easy to get bitten."
Si Wan raised her eyebrows... This man started to sound sarcastic again.
There was a sudden noise at the scene.
Yu Jinnian and Jiang Hansheng looked at each other at this moment, and the meaning was self-evident.
The tea set designed by Si Wan was pushed to the center of the stage, and the whole audience erupted in an uproar.
The tea set combines classical and modern aesthetics, with smooth lines and exquisite decoration, exuding unique charm under the light.
The finished product is the first picture Si Wan drew, titled "The Waves Return at Dusk."
The auctioneer gave a summary of the lot.
When the craftsman's name 'W' appeared, the entire cruise ship fell silent, with only the sound of oars cutting through the waves.
A porcelain dream that connects time. On the cruise ship, crystal chandeliers radiate brilliant light in all directions, adding a dreamy halo to this luxurious auction.
Si Wan leaned back on the sofa, staring intently at the tea set on the table, which had taken her hundreds of hours of hard work. She wanted to see what price it would fetch.
"This tea set combines classical charm with modern creativity. The starting price is 80 million!" The auctioneer's voice was passionate and powerful, instantly igniting the atmosphere at the scene.
"80 million?" Si Wan glanced at Yu Jinnian, her eyes clearly saying: Do you have to be so ruthless?
It was just a tea set she made for fun. All the stuff like this in Daming's yard was used as dog bowls for Dahuang.
It actually sold for 80 million?
"Why, you don't have confidence in your work?" Yu Jinnian asked expressionlessly, looking straight ahead.
"...I think you're a mean person." Si Wan gave this tea set life, but she couldn't influence the price. A complaint would be enough.
"Eighty-two million!" The chairman of Huiyou International raised the sign first, and his assistant spoke in a steady voice, showing full confidence.
Si Wan: "I don't feel bad about spending other people's money!"
"Eighty-four million!" The president of Pengpeng Chuandao Catering Company was unwilling to fall behind and quickly raised the price with a determined look on his face.
Si Wan: "You slaughtered so many lives and now you come here to show off your wealth. What a sin."
"Eighty-six million." The chairman of Knights New Energy spoke slowly, without any hurry, as if to him, this was just an easy game.
Yu Jinnian: "Shut up."
Si Wan: “…”
Prices have been steadily rising...
As the various groups of people came and went, a lazy but very intimidating voice rang out: "I won't wait to meet the director."
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw it was the gangster boss Jiang Hansheng. He was leaning on the sofa, his posture casual, but his eyes revealed an unquestionable dominance.
"One hundred and eighty-eight million." Jiang Hansheng spoke again. His voice was not loud, but it was like a blockbuster bomb, causing the scene to fall into deathly silence in an instant.
Everyone was shocked by the sky-high price, and no one spoke for a moment.
Si Wan's eyes widened in disbelief. She had never imagined that a handful of mud could be sold for such an astonishing price.
Yu Jinnian curled his lips lightly, and said calmly: "Two hundred million." His voice was calm and without any warmth.
Everyone was petrified.
Jiang Hansheng chuckled and looked at Yu Jinnian with interest: "Mr. Yu, it seems that this tea set is very important to you?"
Yu Jinnian ignored his teasing and said calmly, "This is Huading's thing. I must get it."
The auctioneer's voice trembled with excitement: "Two hundred million once, two hundred million twice..."
Just as the auctioneer was about to bring the hammer down for the third time, Jiang Hansheng spoke again: "Two hundred and fifty million." He leaned back on the sofa, playing with the wine glass in his hand.
The atmosphere at the scene was tense. Everyone held their breath and looked at Yu Jinnian, wondering if he would continue to raise the price.
Yu Jinnian was as steady as an old dog and slowly said, "Three hundred million."
Jiang Hansheng shrugged, a playful smile on his face: "Dr. Yu, I didn't see you being so generous when we bid for the glass."
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