"Okay, our New Year Charity Party will begin soon. Please come to our seating area and take your seats in an orderly manner."
"Let's go!" Wu Hao said to Lin Wei, who was still playing with her mobile phone.
"Wait, let's take a selfie first." Lin Wei came to him and hugged Wu Hao's arm, then picked up the phone and said with a smile.
"Come on, smile!"
"Why are you so serious? Just smile, yes, that's it!"
At Lin Wei's request, Wu Hao forced a smile on his face. It was his first time to be hugged by a girl and take a selfie like this. At the same time, she was also a little helpless by Lin Wei's carefree character. The two had only known each other for a short time, but the girl had already become familiar with each other and brought them closer, causing all the guests to look at them involuntarily.
Although Lin Honghan was chatting and laughing with his friends elsewhere, he still couldn't help but look towards the two of them. After seeing Lin Wei's intimate move, Lin Honghan immediately showed an anxious look. But then it slowly changed to a relaxed smile, and then he turned around and continued talking and laughing with his friends.
The seating area in front of the stage was already full of people. Wu Hao and Lin Wei walked over, then found their seats and sat down.
Because Wu Hao was an officially invited guest, his seat was located relatively forward in the second row. The first few rows are filled with some influential entrepreneurs in the provincial business community, so the overall age is around 40 or 50 years old.
Wu Hao, a young man in his twenties, is sitting here, somewhat standing out. This also attracted the attention of many people present, and everyone was discussing privately what the background of this young man was.
"Dear guests, ladies and gentlemen, the 2021 New Year Charity Party organized by the Provincial Federation of Industry and Commerce has officially begun. The first item below, everyone stands up and sings the national anthem."
Everyone present stood up after hearing this, packed up their clothes, and then stood at attention. Even the beauties who were chatting and laughing in the back have become serious.
You can be relaxed about other things, but there is no room for any fun or joking when it comes to patriotism. If a person doesn't even love his own country, then why do you expect him to love it?
After the ceremony, the leaders gave speeches. Leaders of the Federation of Industry and Commerce and several presidents of chambers of commerce took the stage one after another and gave everyone some inspiring speeches.
Although he didn't quite understand what it meant, Wu Haodu gave him warm applause.
After the speech, there were several artistic performances, including piano solos, male and female soprano singing, etc. For many entrepreneurs in their 40s and 50s present, this kind of performance may be wonderful, and what everyone is watching is quiet and interesting. But for young people like Wu Hao and others, it seems a bit boring.
But who said this was in a public place? From time to time there were cameras and reporters scanning the scene. Even if you don't like it, you still have to pretend that you do. This is also the reason why Wu Hao is very reluctant to participate in such activities, because it is too pretentious and too tiring.
Fortunately, there are not many such programs, and they end quickly. Immediately, we entered the most important charity art auction session of this New Year Charity Party.
And at some point, Lin Wei sat next to him and asked, "What are you sending me to take pictures of?"
"You'll know later." Wu Hao smiled.
"Forget it if you don't say it." Lin Wei looked at the auction items displayed on the stage with interest.
"The auction item below is a purple jadeite teardrop pendant donated by Ms. Miao Xiaoli, the president of Chunli Group. This purple jadeite teardrop pendant is made from the purple jadeite ice species A from Laokeng, northern Myanmar."
"As we all know, a good piece of jadeite is very rare, and jadeite from Laokeng or purple ice species is even rarer. When Ms. Miao Xiaoli traveled to southern Yunnan eight years ago, she opened it from the rough stone she bought at a high price. . Then ask the jade carving master to carve it himself. It can be said to be a fine piece of jewelry.
This time, Ms. Miao Xiaoli is willing to use this pendant for charity. Let us give her a warm applause to express our gratitude. "
Bang bang bang bang...
Amid the applause of the crowd, a middle-aged woman wearing a dark green cheongsam who was sitting in a row not far from Wu Hao stood up and extended her hand to everyone.
Wu Hao, on the other hand, focused on the bracelet she wore on her wrist. It was a purple jade bracelet. From the looks of it, it should have been carved out of the same rough stone as the purple jade drop pendant on the stage. It's even possible that the pendant on the table was made from scraps from the bracelet.
Just as he shook his head, he found Lin Wei sitting next to him staring at the pendant on the stage with a look of longing and affection.
"What, you like it?" Wu Hao asked casually.
After hearing what he said, Lin Wei reacted, then nodded at him and said, "It's pretty good-looking. I like the teardrop shape."
"If you like it, ask your dad to buy it for you. You don't need the money anyway." Wu Hao said with a smile.
Hearing his words, Lin Wei kicked him and said, "Won't you buy it for me?"
Wu Hao shook his head and said: "It's too expensive, it's not worth it."
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"Okay, the starting price of this purple jade water drop pendant is 100,000 yuan, and the starting price of each auction is 5,000 yuan. Interested guests can raise their placards."
"One hundred and five thousand, one hundred and eleven thousand, one hundred and twenty thousand, one hundred and thirty-five thousand..."
Although it is just a pendant, it seems to be much more popular than the previous Wanqing pastel vase. Maybe it was because there were many beauties present, and many guests wanted to take photos to make the beauties around them smile.
"Three hundred and sixty-five thousand, is there a higher price?"
"Three hundred and sixty thousand, Mr. No. 43 in the sixth row bids three hundred and sixty thousand!"
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"If you like it, buy it. It's only over 300,000 yuan." Wu Hao said to Lin Wei, who was staring at the pendant on the stage.
Lin Wei shook her head, glanced at him and then continued to stare at the pendant on the stage.
Although he didn't say anything, those innocent, watery eyes made Wu Hao shiver.
Yes, even though he didn't say anything, the look in his eyes said everything.
Wu Hao smiled bitterly, then raised the sign next to him.
"Three hundred and ninety thousand. Mr. No. 23 from the second row paid three hundred and ninety thousand. Is there anything higher?"
"Three hundred and ninety thousand?"
After watching the reactions of the guests present, the white-gloved man immediately tapped the hammer between his fingers.
"Congratulations to this 23-year-old gentleman for getting this purple jade drop pendant. Thank you for your congratulations on this charity event. Our staff will contact you later."
Bang bang bang... Everyone present gave him warm applause, and Ms. Miao Xiaoli, the president of Chunli Group, also turned around and smiled at him and nodded.
For many people who are doing it, everyone saves face. Therefore, he was able to spend more than 400,000 yuan to take a picture of this purple jade drop pendant. In the eyes of the other party, Wu Hao was showing goodwill to the other party.
Wu Hao also nodded slightly in response, but he was actually complaining in his heart, Sister, you think too much.
