Closer to Revealing My True Self
Chapter 405 - 290 I’m Your Snake Fan_1

Chapter 405: Chapter 290 I’m Your Snake Fan_1

After resting, Feng Yi went out to find something to eat.

Jia skillfully provided cover.

When traveling, Jia’s duties involved not only driving steadily but also ensuring the boss was well-fed.

They had coordinated many times before, so there was no need for explicit instructions anymore.

After dinner, Feng Yi didn’t go back to the venue but stayed in the car to review the materials Lu Yue had given him.

This charity auction was offering items that included jewelry, calligraphy and decorative pieces, along with cherished wines and embroidered handicraft. Most interestingly, the organizers had put up two zongzi for auction.

The zongzi were made with carefully selected ingredients like glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo leaves by top chefs—a pair of extra-large ones!

They came in high-end configurations, and the packaging was exquisite – even the boxes were handcrafted by a master craftsman.

Whether they tasted good was another question altogether.

However, Feng Yi wasn’t interested in these; he skimmed through the information without much attention. Aside from a zodiac-themed copper coin, there didn’t seem to be anything else he wanted to bid on.

As for that zodiac-themed coin, Feng Yi had only heard about it from Yu Qiao and Lu Yue, as detailed information wasn’t available online. But now, Feng Yi could see a clear and large picture of it.

This information was provided by the organizers, along with additional details Lu Yue had collected from different sources.

According to the description, this zodiac-themed coin was a thousand years old. Although it didn’t look that old in the pictures, authenticated institutions had confirmed its antiquity.

Old Man Fu had acquired the same zodiac-themed coin when he was younger from an antiques market and had kept it ever since.

However, according to what Lu Yue said, Old Man Fu had too many precious collectibles and many that he liked.

For this event, the old man had specially selected some items, finally deciding to put this particular zodiac-themed coin up for auction.

He liked it, but it wasn’t among his favorites.

This ancient copper coin was estimated to have a high value and was presentable as well.

While Feng Yi browsed the materials in the back seat, Jia was in the front, chatting with friends from Yang City, recounting his boss’s heroic deeds of the day, such as seeking a Taoist to draw symbols on his arm with realgar wine.

Jia didn’t hang the charm Feng Yi gave him in the car; he felt even if Feng Yi wasn’t bothered by it, it didn’t sit right with him and also had an odor.

When it was about time, Feng Yi got ready to attend the auction.

He had prepared his clothes in advance, changing into something more formal. Since Feng Yi’s attire during the day had been too casual, he considered it and decided to change.

While changing, Feng Yi noticed a small carrying case inside the car.

"What’s this?" Feng Yi asked.

Jia glanced at it and replied, "Oh, it’s some accessories that might be needed. The butler gave them to me."

Feng Yi opened the carrying case.

The case was compartmentalized; upon opening the first compartment, it revealed several watches.

There were understated styles as well as flamboyant, luxurious ones.

Some were Feng Yi’s own purchases, including the one Feng Chi gave him, but most had been gifts from the butler.

The butler enjoyed giving gifts; he was not short of money and would gift whatever came to mind.

Seeing these evidently expensive watches, Feng Yi fell silent for a moment, choosing not to take any.

Opening the second compartment,

Feng Yi was at a loss for words again.

"What is this now?"

Inside the second compartment were several bracelets, clearly designed for men to wear.

There were those made of jade and precious stones, as well as other materials.

"When were these bought?" Feng Yi inquired.

He had never seen them before nor remembered buying any of the bracelets in the case.

Jia explained: "The butler put them there, saying that he personally crafted them for you. These are materials from his own collection, which he has strung together into beads."

Feng Yi let out a long breath.

The butler really could do a bit of everything, even at his age!

In the end, Feng Yi chose a bracelet woven from five-colored silk, adorned with a piece of jade and several small gemstones.

"The butler is farsighted," he remarked.

He’d even prepared a bracelet in the style of the Dragon Boat Festival in advance!

Feng Yi wondered what he could give the butler in return.

It wasn’t right just to receive without ever giving, was it?

But he found nothing suitable.

Snacks and such didn’t count; he needed to find something that could serve as a proper gift.

With that in mind, Feng Yi picked up the auction materials again to review.

As it was almost time, Feng Yi made his way to the auction venue.

He knew where the venue was, and Lu Yue had reminded him with a message half an hour earlier, so there was no need to waste time searching – he headed straight to the destination.

After verifying his identity and receiving a bidding paddle, Feng Yi entered the venue.

Unlike a commercial auction, the charity auction held on this festive day had a more relaxed and free atmosphere.

The venue wasn’t set up with rows of seats but with round tables instead.

On the tables were small Dragon Boat Festival treats and beverages.

When Feng Yi arrived, there were already many people in the venue.

He hadn’t engaged in any business socializing or networking during his visit to Rong City, but having studied and lived there for a few years, he recognized some familiar faces.

Feng Yi didn’t wear glasses or a hat to the venue, just a mask.

It wasn’t really to prevent being recognized.

In this setting, whether or not he could be recognized, wearing a mask didn’t mean much.

The reason he still had a mask on was just in case; he was worried that sneezing might disturb others.

While he was resistant to the smell of realgar and such, if the venue used any medicinal substances with strong odors, others might not be bothered, but with his keen sense of smell, he could easily sneeze.

After glancing around, Feng Yi noted the festive elements that Lu Yue had mentioned.

Quite a few people were dressed in traditional attire, and he could see several wearing five-colored cords.