C139 (1/2)

Jiang Liu'er looked over and saw that the person in front of her was quite old, around sixty years old. However, his face was brimming with vigor, and he even had an illusion that he was even more spirited than the young man.

It was a very rare sight to see spirit and vitality, especially in people this old. Being too energetic actually made them appear somewhat abnormal, as if they had overdrawn their life's vitality. Jiang Liu'er couldn't help but look at him a few more times. He hid his curiosity well, but when he saw the old man in front of him, he politely smiled and said, ”It's me. You can just call me Little Jiang.”

Although he didn't know her identity, since she was in contact with Bai Jie, she should be familiar with her. Furthermore, she should be at least twice as old as Jiang Liu'er. Therefore, it was only right for Jiang Liu'er to be polite to him. Seeing Jiang Liu'er act so courteously, this old man seemed even more happy. When he smiled, the violent disharmony he gave to Jiang Liu'er would lessen a bit. Although he didn't know why, Jiang Liu'er still kept her distance from this person. After all, in this situation, it didn't seem like it was an issue that he should just let go.

For the time being, Jiang Liu'er suppressed the thought of talking to him, and on the way, she heard Bai Jie introduce him. This old man's identity was not ordinary, and he was also a rather famous collector. Bai Jie was able to interact with this old man because of her parents' connections, and was able to get to know him.

And now, it was this old man who had suddenly invited Bai Jie to come with Jiang Liu'er and help him clap his hands. ”I'm very interested in the item being auctioned this time. Basically, I must have it.”

Looking at the old man in front of her, Jiang Liu'er still maintained his composure: ”Where is the collection you spoke of placed on hold?”

”Hey, Bai Jie, didn't you tell him?” Although the old man was quite old, he was still quite young. Seeing how worried Jiang Liu'er seemed, he immediately smiled and said, ”Don't be anxious, I've already asked the people from the auction house to make the arrangements.”

Jiang Liu'er hurriedly apologized, ”Sorry, maybe I was too anxious.”

The old man smiled kindly, ”It doesn't matter, young people need some drive to be called young people. When I was young, I was the same as you are now, with a bone that is not afraid of the heavens or the earth.”

”Yes, yes.” He didn't know what he should say, but in the current situation, he was still able to maintain his composure, because in the past, he seemed to have been too anxious. It was better to avoid doing things that would harm him.

In this current situation, Jiang Liu'er suddenly thought of something that seemed to exceed his expectations. He silently calculated, from before until now, he still did not know this old man's name. Bai Jie did not tell him, maybe she did not want to tell him, so he did not ask.

Sometimes, if a customer didn't want to reveal their name, it wouldn't be a big deal. Even Jiang Liu'er herself wouldn't like to chat with others, not to mention that in the antique industry, sometimes she would try to steal eye-catching treasures. Jiang Liu'er could feel that when she was talking to the old man in front of her, the gazes of the others seemed to be intentionally or unintentionally looking at her.

This auction house was truly large. One could imagine that before the fall, there must have been a period of glory. If they were able to get up this time, the hall would once again be bustling with noise and excitement. However, he didn't know if there would be a time like this when Jiang Liu'er would be walking around in circles a few times. Suddenly, he remembered that he seemed to have heard something earlier.

”Jade.” It was said by a passing staff member.

Because he had chatted with Chen Jun rather late last night, Jiang Liu'er was extremely sensitive towards the words' jade chip '. Thus, even though the staff member was quite far away from him, he could still clearly feel his heart slightly tremble.

”It can't be such a coincidence.” Jiang Liu'er pondered silently for a moment. This kind of thing would never happen to her. Coincidences usually didn't develop in this way.

While Jiang Liu'er was lost in her thoughts, Bai Jie noticed his abnormality. In fact, it was impossible for her to not notice it, even if Jiang Liu'er did not speak, she knew that he was thinking about something: ”Jiang Liu'er, what's wrong?”

”Hmm? ”It's nothing, I'm just thinking about what exactly is it that can make you call it priceless.” Jiang Liu'er looked at Bai Jie and her eyes lit up. She felt that compared to his wild guesses, Bai Jie was much more likely to know what happened here.

Instead of letting himself think and ponder, why not ask Bai Jie directly, what had happened?