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"That's good. Let's go." Elder Dong nodded and didn't say anything more.

The reason he suddenly remembered was because the events at the jewelry show had been extremely unpleasant. In the public banquet, quite a number of people were similar to those at the jewelry show. With Lin Jing's current status, it was hard for him not to have problems.

The Cloud Embroidery Workshop was not a jewellery exhibition. Even if Old Man Dong's status was high, he still wouldn't be able to suppress everyone. Lin Jing was still young, so he didn't want to suffer an unexpected blow.

As the three of them entered the banquet hall, Lin Jing glanced around. Most of the people present were men and women whom he didn't recognize, but just from their bearing alone, one could tell that these people were definitely extraordinary.

"Mr. Dong, there is an item at the banquet auction that we are unable to determine on at the moment. Could you take a look?" The butler said this to Elder Dong with a respectful expression.

"Something that even Mister Jue cannot come up with must be very interesting. Xiao Lin, go take a stroll. I'll be right back." Elder Dong showed an expression of surprise and excitement when he heard this. He then said to the butler, "Take good care of Mister Lin for me."

"Yes."

Lin Jing didn't say much as he watched Old Dong walk off in the direction of the backyard. He was thinking about other things when he heard the butler say, "Mister Lin, the banquet will be held in accordance with the principle of freedom. If you need anything, please feel free to call for our staff."

"Alright, I'll be troubling old mister." Lin Jing said calmly.

The Cloud Embroidery Workshop was not an ordinary place. Lin Qing didn't think that after Old Dong left, there was still a need for the steward to specially serve him.

After the butler politely excused himself, Lin Jing began to walk around the venue alone. In fact, it couldn't really be considered as a complete walk around. The people around him were all familiar with each other, forming small groups and whispering to each other.

Lin Jing still understood the basics of etiquette. He didn't have the cheek to find a random spot and force his way in. After going around in a circle, he discovered that the place that fit him was only a secluded corner.

About ten minutes later, a middle-aged man wearing simple and unadorned clothes walked up onto the stage. He wore a smile on his face, and his gait was light and graceful.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Cloud Embroidery Workshop's quarterly public banquet. On behalf of the Cloud Embroidery Workshop, we would like to thank all of you for coming. According to our usual practice, today's charity auction will continue to be held."

"The items for this auction will be provided by the gentlemen from the Cloud Embroidery Workshop's Rites District. I represent the Cloud Embroidery Workshop and the International Refugee Relief Centre. I thank you for your generosity, and would like to request everyone's support."

"Let's not talk too much about it. Let us first request for the first item. It is a bright and clear blue and clear blue and green flower pot with the shape of a special style. It is a rare and excellent item among the blue and white flowers."

"Mr. Sun's item started off with a price of 20 million, with each bid increasing by no less than 1 million. The auction will now begin."

"Two thousand five hundred."

"Three thousand."

"Four thousand!"

"..."

Just as he picked up the blue and white pot, a light flashed in front of Lin Jing's eyes. He stood outside the crowd, and although they were separated by a distance, the light from the nearby lamps illuminated his surroundings.

It was famous for its vibrant green and purple blue color. It was a fine item in blue and white porcelain, but this item was a different type of item. It was green and elegant, with a disposition of a deduster, adding to the fact that the flower was made of blue butterflies, adding a bit of immortalism to it.

A starting price of 20 million was not considered expensive, not to mention the empty blue-and-white porcelain of the Ming Dynasty.

There was no need to consider the authenticity of the items. If all the items taken out from the Cloud Embroidery Workshop were fake, it would be difficult to rest easy during the auction.

In such a short period of time, the price of the Blue and White Porcelain Balls had increased threefold, reaching a price of sixty million, and it was still rising.

"80 million!" A young voice in the crowd suddenly raised the starting bid.

The scene turned silent. Such a bid was like a warning to others, "I want this item!"

If it was any other auction, this behavior would have revealed a bit of a domineering and heroic spirit. However, in the Cloud Embroidery Workshop, buying something like this was tantamount to challenging the other rich people. To most people, eighty million yuan might be a sky-high price, but to these people, it was clearly just a small number.

The atmosphere suddenly turned awkward.

"I thank young master Jiang from the Jiang Clan Jewelry Store for his generous offer. The blue and white Orchid Sky Butterfly Incense Pot has a price of eighty million yuan. May I ask if any other gentlemen are interested?" As the auctioneer, the middle-aged man had a faint smile on his face the entire time. He was polite and graceful, and he broke the silence appropriately.

No one would go up against someone of the younger generation for the etiquette of a top rich person. Although the Sky Ball Fragrance Urn was a good item, it wasn't enough to make them lose face. It was just that the title of young master of the Jiang family was already not that good in everyone's hearts.

Lin Jing was secretly speechless. Eighty million to buy a Sky Ball Urn? Jiang Xu was really generous. He followed the direction of the voice and looked through the cracks in the crowd. He couldn't help but frown, and his expression was one of slight jealousy.

Lin Jing didn't know that she had come here with Jiang Xu, so he had no idea that she would be back later tonight. He had specifically sent her a message, but Jiang Qianxue didn't mention that she would be attending the banquet with Jiang Xu tonight.

Jiang Xu had a proud expression on his face. It was obvious that 80 million for this item was a bit expensive, but he didn't really care.

This was the first time the Cloud Embroidery Workshop had invited him to the Jiang family. Originally, his father should have come, but before he received the invitation, there was a business deal to discuss about diamonds. His father had already flown abroad on a private plane a week earlier.

Therefore, this matter was left to Jiang Xu. He had brought a total of 300 million yuan with him for this charity auction. His father had clearly told him that it was not important how much money he had to spend.

80 million to buy the Cloud Embroidery Workshop Quarterly Charity Auction's top spot. If he thought of it this way, then this price was simply too cheap.

Not to mention that he came with Jiang Qianxue today. After finally getting rid of that dead cripple, Lin Jing, and displaying his strength in front of the goddess of his heart, as well as his manly bearing, Jiang Xu's heart couldn't help but feel an aura as lofty as a mountain.

Look, who's the real man?

Glancing at Jiang Qianxue, he saw that her eyes were sparkling, and her originally cold and frosty face was finally filled with surprise. Jiang Xu was even more satisfied, and almost laughed out loud.

No one continued with the bidding. The host smiled and said: "Congratulations young master Jiang for getting the Blue and White Butterfly's Incense Vase. We will send someone over to your residence later."

Jiang Xu waved his hand with a complacent look on his face. He didn't notice the indifference and contempt in the eyes of the surrounding people at all.

A brat who was still wet behind the ears and lacked tutoring skills!

The second item went up on stage. The middle-aged man introduced it without changing his expression, "The second item was donated by the Hua Du Jewelry Lady, and the Ice King of Mount Kunlun, Jade Water Dot. The design and manufacture of the necklace originated from the jewelry masters of the Republic of China."

"Young master Jiang should be interested in this item, right?" The starting price is eight million, it's starting! " The middle-aged man's gaze indistinctly swept over Jiang Qianxue's body. He spoke to Jiang Xu with a hint of hints in his tone.

Looking at Jiang Qianxue beside him, Jiang Xu thought to himself, "This drop of water is hard to come by, it's rare and lonely. If I buy it and give it to Jiang Qianxue, she'll be overjoyed. When that time comes, I'm afraid I won't be able to defeat her."

"Once she marries me, this item will still be taken back to the Jiang family, and it will still be mine." Once she marries me, this item will still be brought back to the Jiang family, and it will still be mine.

Thinking of this, Jiang Xu was the first to bid, "I bid 10 million!"

The surrounding people frowned slightly. If that Sky Ball Fragrance Urn had only made them glance at Jiang Xu just now, then his foolish actions now had really annoyed them.

"Haha, it seems that the Jiang family has made a lot of money in these years in the jewelry business. They are more confident than the others." A middle-aged man standing near Jiang Xu sneered with a contemptuous look on his face.

Jiang Xu frowned. He could hear the mockery in this man's tone. He glanced at him and saw that there were three small clouds on his sleeves. He thought to himself, "What the hell is this guy? Is he crazy for being so arrogant?"

He then spoke arrogantly, "Sir, I've already said that the jewelry business of the Jiang family is only a small matter. But, it's still possible to buy a necklace!"

With a hint of mockery between his brows, he whispered, "Really?" Then he raised his bid, "I bid 12 million, young master Jiang, I'm sorry, my dog lost his toy recently and is not very happy. I think this is not bad, it's a good substitute!"

Anger appeared on Jiang Xu's face when he heard that. He narrowed his eyes and said, "I'm afraid you won't be able to achieve your wish, fourteen million!"

"Hehe, 20 million!" The man raised the bid.