Xiao Ye listened carefully and asked softly.
"Then have you tried to resolve these misunderstandings?"
Zhao Yasi smiled bitterly and shook her head.
"I tried, but it didn't seem to work."
"Xinyue always avoids me, and sometimes even deliberately goes against me."
"I don't know why she's like this."
After hearing what Zhao Yasi said, Xiao Ye felt something in his heart.
He asked Zhao Yasi softly.
"Then why did uncle's attitude toward me suddenly change?"
"He didn't seem to welcome me very much just now."
Zhao Yasi smiled slightly, with a hint of cunning in his eyes.
"Actually, I gave a pair called Longzhong to my dad and told him that you helped me identify it.
"That antique is very precious. He likes it very much, so naturally his impression of you has changed somewhat."
After hearing this, Xiao Ye couldn't help laughing.
"Longzhong is right, I wonder why his attitude changed so much when he came back."
Zhao Yasi nodded, with a hint of thoughtfulness in his eyes.
"My dad has always been very interested in antiques and art, and he also likes antiques very much."
Zhao Yasi and Xiao Ye walked slowly along the path of the manor, the surrounding scenery was beautiful.
Zhao Yasi suddenly remembered something and turned to Xiao Ye and said.
"By the way, Xiao Ye, I just heard from my father that grandma received many precious gifts today. She plans to auction these gifts and use the proceeds for charity."
Zhao Yasi took out a bank card from her handbag and handed it to Xiao Ye.
There was 30,000 yuan on the card, which was the salary she had prepared for Xiao Ye in advance.
Xiao Ye took the bank card, raised his brows slightly, and couldn't help but ask.
"YELTS, today's event is not over yet, why did you pay me in advance?"
Zhao Yasi explained with a chuckle.
"Because I believe in your ability, I want to give you more room to operate at tonight's auction."
"This thirty thousand can be used as your advance today. I hope you can use it to find a good deal."
After hearing this, Xiao Ye's eyes flashed with excitement.
He knows clearly that at auctions, sometimes a small investment of several thousand dollars can lead to unexpected big gains.
Zhao Yasi's proposal just gave him an opportunity to show off his abilities.
"Okay, IELTS, I understand."
Xiao Ye nodded in agreement, and he had already begun to plan in his mind the possible antiques and his valuation of them.
Zhao Yasi nodded with satisfaction, she was full of confidence in Xiao Ye.
She knew that Xiao Ye's talent in antique appreciation was extraordinary.
This auction is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity for him to showcase himself.
As night falls, the atmosphere in the manor gradually becomes warmer.
On the other side of the banquet, in addition to the main auction venue, several small stalls were set up specifically for the display and sale of antiques.
Some private collectors set up small stalls here to display and sell their collections.
Different from ordinary antique streets, the authenticity of the antiques here is relatively easy to identify, and the proportion of genuine items is much higher than that of ordinary antique shops on the market.
Xiao Ye and Zhao Yasi shuttled between the small stalls, his eyes flashing from time to time, carefully observing every item on display. Although the stalls carry a wide variety of antiques, Xiao Ye's eye always seems to accurately capture the hidden treasures.
Xiao Ye was going to visit the stalls of private collectors, he said to Zhao Yasi.
"IELTS, I want to go check out those stalls. Maybe I can find something interesting."
Zhao Yasi nodded and replied.
"Go ahead. I need to go back to spend time with grandma. She misses me."
The two acted separately, Xiao Ye walked towards the stalls, while Zhao Yasi turned around and returned to the banquet hall.
Xiao Ye's heart has always been filled with his love for antiques and his pursuit of treasures.
He walked along the paths of the manor, feeling both expectant and excited.
The stalls are filled with all kinds of antiques, some are antique porcelain, some are exquisite jade, and there are also some ancient books, calligraphy and paintings.
Xiao Ye's eyes were as sharp as a falcon, and he carefully observed every stall, looking for possible hidden treasures.
Zhao Yasi returned to the banquet hall and found Mrs. Zhao sitting in the corner.
When Mrs. Zhao saw her granddaughter coming back, she showed a loving smile on her face.
Zhao Yasi sat next to her, and the two began to chat, talking about family affairs and the upcoming auction.
At the same time, Xiao Ye stopped in front of a stall. he
His eyes were attracted by a piece of bronze that looked ordinary but exuded a faint luster.
Xiao Ye activated his divine pupil and checked immediately.
[Bronze wares from the Warring States Period have excessive internal damage and have certain collection value. 】
Xiao Ye looked at the Warring States Period bronzes in front of him and had already made a judgment in his heart.
He turned to the stall owner and asked calmly.
"How much does this piece of bronze cost?"
The stall owner glanced at Xiao Ye, seemingly unaware of his professionalism, and casually quoted a price.
"Ten thousand dollars."
Xiao Ye's heart moved, and he knew that the true value of this antique was far more than this amount.
He nodded slightly, his expression expressionless, and replied.
"Okay, I bought it."
"Wait a moment!"
Xiao Ye was about to hand over the money when a voice suddenly sounded from the crowd, interrupting the transaction.
The owner of the voice approached, and the stall owner looked up with a look of recognition on his face.
"Second Young Master Ouyang?"
Ouyang Hao walked out of the crowd and his eyes fell directly on the bronze vessel.
There was a hint of unquestionable authority in his voice.
"I'm interested in this piece of bronze. It's twelve thousand."
Xiao Ye frowned, turned to the stall owner, and asked calmly.
"Stall owner, I spoke first, what are you going to do?"
The stall owner seemed a little embarrassed, his eyes wandering between Xiao Ye and Ouyang Hao.
After all, in such high-end occasions, they are more inclined to connect with powerful guests.
The stall owner hesitated and finally said.
"Sorry, sir, the highest bidder here gets it."
Xiao Ye did not respond immediately, but quietly observed Ouyang Hao.
He could feel the disdain and confidence radiating from the other party.
Xiao Ye smiled slightly and decided to have a showdown with Ouyang Hao.
"Then I'll pay 13,000."
Xiao Ye said calmly, his eyes shining with challenge.
Ouyang Hao snorted, obviously not wanting to give up.
"Fifteen thousand."
The atmosphere became slightly tense, and the crowd watching also felt the confrontation between the two.
The stall owner looked at this scene, nervous and excited. After all, such bidding was a benefit to him.
Xiao Ye deliberately pondered for a while, and then said easily.
"Eighteen thousand."
Ouyang Hao's face became a little ugly. He did not expect Xiao Ye to be so insistent.
But he wasn't willing to show weakness either.
"Twenty thousand."
