"Xiao Ye"
Xiao Ye spoke silently.
"What a name! I think you're an interesting guy."
"How about you go to the auction with me? I promise it will be fun."
Xiao Ye thought about it for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
"Okay, Third Uncle. I'm happy to join."
Zhao Gangyan watched the interaction between Xiao Ye and Zhao Jianye with a smile on his face, seemingly satisfied with Xiao Ye's choice.
Zhao Yasi also nodded to Xiao Ye to express her support.
Although Yan and Zhao Xinyue still had some reservations about Xiao Ye, they didn't say anything else.
Afterwards, the group headed towards the auction.
On the way to the auction, Zhao Jianye kept chatting with Xiao Ye and became very interested in this young man's keen vision and judgment.
Zhao Jianye was even more surprised when he learned that Xiao Ye got the red jade from water gallbladder through a leak.
"I didn't expect you to have such a great vision at such a young age."
Zhao Jianye praised.
"In this industry, it is not easy to identify such rare red jade."
Xiao Ye responded with a smile.
“I can only say it’s mostly luck and intuition.”
Zhao Jianye smiled and patted Xiao Ye's shoulder, his tone full of encouragement.
"Luck is also part of strength."
"If you follow me, you may encounter more good products in today's auction."
Xiao Ye nodded to express his gratitude.
He was full of curiosity and anticipation for the upcoming auction.
Entering the auction venue, Xiao Ye was immediately shocked by the luxury and prosperity in front of him.
The venue was spacious and gorgeous, decorated with exquisite artwork and flashing lights, showing the Zhao family's financial resources and status.
He couldn't help feeling that the Zhao family was indeed a big family worthy of its name.
Zhao Jianye led Xiao Ye and others to an exclusive seat.
This position has a wide view and you can clearly see every item on the auction stage.
Xiao Ye sat there, feeling as if he was in a whole new world.
Zhao Yasi approached Xiao Ye and quietly revealed to him the highlight of the auction.
"Tonight a national treasure collection will be auctioned. This is the highlight of this auction."
"Most people come here for this national treasure."
After hearing this, Xiao Ye's eyes showed curiosity and excitement.
For a novice who has just entered the world of antiques and collections, being able to witness an auction of this level is undoubtedly a rare learning and experience opportunity.
The auction officially began, and the host's voice was full of passion and respect.
"Some of the items in today's auction come from Mrs. Zhao's private collection."
The host's words caused a slight uproar in the audience.
"These collections are not only precious and extraordinary, but what is even more special is that they were all gifts received by Mrs. Zhao on her birthday."
"The old lady decided that all the proceeds from tonight's auction will be used for charity!"
When Xiao Ye heard this, he couldn't help but admire the Zhao family's generosity and demeanor.
He turned to Zhao Yasi and asked curiously.
"Yasi, what gift did your family give Mrs. Zhao?"
Zhao Yasi smiled slightly and replied.
"I was originally going to give her the box you suggested I buy, but then I thought it might not be suitable, so I gave it to Dad."
"The gifts I gave after that were very ordinary. I'm afraid they won't be on the auction stage."
Hearing Zhao Yasi mention the box, Zhao Jianye's curiosity was aroused, and he turned to her and asked.
"IELTS, what box? It sounds interesting."
Zhao Gangyan, upon hearing this, said lightly.
"Nothing, just an ordinary antique box."
But there seems to be something hidden in his words, which makes people feel that it is not that simple.
Zhao Jianye was obviously not satisfied with Zhao Gangyan's response, and he asked more curiously.
"Yasi, that box you mentioned just now, did your father find some new treasure?"
Zhao Yasi smiled and nodded, and then told Zhao Jianye about her and Xiao Ye's experience in Longzhong.
"We met an old man selling antiques in the antique street. He had a very old and unique box."
"Xiao Ye thought that box was very special, so I bought it back."
"When I opened it, I found it was a Longzhong pair. Later, my father thought it might not be suitable as a birthday gift."
When Zhao Jianye heard Zhao Yasi mention Longzhong, he immediately became energetic and his eyes shone with excitement.
"Right, Longzhong? That's a rare antique!"
"I have to see, brother, how can you have such a good thing all to yourself!"
"Hurry up and let me see!"
Zhao Gangyan shook his head and said firmly with a smile.
"No, Jianye. That box is not with me now."
"And even if it's here, it can't be displayed casually."
"It's better to keep a low profile on this kind of thing."
Zhao Jianye did not give up easily, he continued to pester Zhao Gangyan.
"Come on, brother, don't be stingy, you know how interested I am in these things."
"It's rare to meet Longzhong, how could I miss it."
Zhao Gangyan still shook his head, with a hint of determination in the smile on his face.
"Jianye, you also know the rules of the family."
"Some things cannot be displayed casually."
"The Longzhong pair are very special, not the time to show them off."
Zhao Jianye's persistence attracted the attention of people around him.
His face was full of desire and excitement, and he seemed irresistible to Long Zhong's attraction.
Seeing that Zhao Gangyan was still unmoved, Zhao Jianye suddenly came up with an idea.
He quickly took out the red jade he had just purchased from Xiao Ye from his pocket and showed it to Zhao Gangyan.
"Brother, look at this!"
His voice was full of temptation and provocation.
"You know, this kind of jade is very rare in the market."
"If you are willing to let me see the Longzhong pair, I will give you the red jade I just bought from Xiaoyou."
Zhao Gangyan's eyes stayed on the red jade for a while, obviously attracted by its beauty.
But he quickly regained his composure. He looked at Zhao Jianye with a hint of joking in his eyes.
"Okay, Jianye, for the sake of this piece of red jade, I will reluctantly agree to it."
His voice was filled with amusement.
When Zhao Jianye heard this, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
Although he felt sorry for Akadama, he thought it was a worthwhile exchange to be able to see Takashi.
"Okay, I will come to see it in person tomorrow."
As he spoke, he carefully handed the red jade to Zhao Gangyan.
At this moment, the auction officially began, and the host introduced the first lot in a magnetic voice.
Light was projected on the booth, and a gorgeously decorated porcelain was slowly pushed out, arousing a burst of admiration from everyone present.
As the auction officially began, the host introduced the first lot, a rare porcelain, in a charming voice.
His voice echoed in the venue: "Ladies and gentlemen, our first auction tonight is a piece of porcelain from the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty."
