Imperial Treasure
Chapter 361 - 252: Not Scheduled

Chapter 361: Chapter 252: Not Scheduled

Long before the official announcement from the organizers, most of the attendees knew that the auction would feature top-quality Spring Belt Color jade, but the decision to auction only one-third of it, which is seventy catties, was somewhat controversial. They would have preferred a large lump sold all at once, increasing their chances of acquiring it, without having to squabble over a small, succulent piece like a pack of gluttons.

However, the organizer’s explanation left them with no choice. The owner, Sui Yi, had made up his mind, and what could they do but accept it? They could only feebly discuss amongst themselves, while contemplating whether to approach the owner privately to purchase...

The auction promptly started, and the seventy catties of top-quality Spring Belt Color jade, split into four pieces wrapped in bright red silk, were brought onto the stage. As the auctioneer lifted the red cloth, the room was bathed in a luminescent purplish-green glow, eliciting gasps of wonder. Even Sui Yi, the owner, suddenly felt a sense of reluctance to sell...

But she had to sell a portion of it now, to open up the market and raise some funds...

"Alright, ladies and gentlemen, these four pieces of top-quality Spring Belt Color jade have been precisely cut and are very close in weight. Here are their specifications, and now we shall start the bidding at a reserve price of thirty million!"

The first piece weighed sixteen catties; while not very large for high-grade jade, its supreme quality still stirred excitement. After all, a single Emperor Green bracelet could be worth tens of millions—how many bracelets could be made from sixteen catties?

So the bidding started at thirty million!

As soon as the reserve price was announced, Pan Ling had a premonition that the total value of this two hundred plus catties of top-quality Spring Belt Color jade would far exceed five hundred million!

This thought gnawed at her like a knife, and just as she was about to speak...

Someone placed a bid!

"Eighty million"

The sudden cry startled everyone prepared to bid, including the wealthy individuals who had rushed over from nearby cities. Hearing this price, they were mortified.

Damn! Where did this real tycoon come from? So ruthless with the spending, are they crazy? The first piece at eighty million!

That’s an increase of fifty million in an instant!

Your money must have been fished out from a latrine pit!

After a profound silence, the auctioneer banged the gavel three times, "Eighty million! Going three times! Sold!"

After a moment, Yun Li turned to face Sui Yi, glancing at Xiao Xianting as he spoke indifferently, "They say the Xiao family has Xiao Lang, ruthless in his ways and insatiable in his appetite. It appears now he has exceedingly deep pockets as well..."

Based on the jade quality, the first piece could have been won for fifty million, yet he abruptly pushed the price to eighty million.

If it’s not foolishness blended with excess wealth, what is it?

"Mr. Yun does not understand the world of business, and I am truly humbled by such unwarranted praise,"

Xiao Lang’s counter was sharp and icy in contrast to the respectful attitude those families in Provincial City held towards the Yun Family. His rebuttal struck right at Yun Li’s weak spot.

Although Yun Li was clever and skilled in Martial Arts, his business acumen did not match that of Xiao Xianting, who had a real talent for it. Everyone has their specialties, it seemed, and right now his advantage had been completely nullified by the girl sitting between the two men, resulting in his defeat and dejection within these three seconds of exchange.

Yun Li smiled gently, "I may not understand business... but perhaps I see the intent behind Mr. Xiao’s move... he’s courting a beautiful woman, isn’t he?"

A beautiful woman?

Xiao Xianting frowned, subconsciously glancing at the person at his side.

Behind them, Liang Qing suddenly interjected, "With fifty million earned just like that, shouldn’t Miss Sui treat us to a meal?"

Everyone knows that this piece of jade belongs to her, right?

"A meal?" Sui Yi did not turn back, but responded indifferently.

"Of course,"

"Alright,"

Sui Yi’s agreement caught Wei Feng by surprise and also astonished those like Li and Xiao, who thought that Liang Qing and her group had issues with Miss Sui.

Liang Qing narrowed her eyes, drawing out slowly, "You agree?"

"You’ve cooked so many meals for me already; inviting you for one isn’t much... even though you’ve changed employers,"

Sui Yi’s response was straightforward and generous, yet it gave Liang Qing a jolt. She doesn’t mind me being an undercover agent? Is this person too naive or too open-hearted?

But she soon understood the deeper meaning behind Sui Yi’s words.

—I don’t mind because I’ve only ever seen you as a cook.

Liang Qing’s flippant demeanor faltered, and she scoffed, "I seemed to have forgotten that I haven’t received my wages."

"When you abandoned your duties, I didn’t have meals for many days. According to our original agreement... your wages are already deducted. Now, all I can offer is a meal for you,"