Chapter 329 A Disqualified Gif (1/2)

Chapter 329: A Disqualified Gift

Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

The presence of the emerald jewelry box caused a climax in the auction. The final price of 20,000 dollars made everyone gasp in surprise.

Twenty thousand dollars was six months salary for many families.

Most of the crowd came from ordinary families who had never participated in big auctions like Christie’s and Sotheby’s. Therefore, when they saw something like the small jewelry box costing 20,000 dollars, it was an eye-opening experience for them.

According to custom, the most valuable auction items were saved until last.

However, the emerald jewelry box had sold during the middle of the auction. The most expensive items at charity auctions sponsored by this church usually sold for about three to four thousand dollars; that seemed like nothing compared to 20,000 dollars.

The auction went on and more items were sold, but no one was satisfied with the items following the jewelry box.The last item was a set of Swedish royal cutlery. Although it was valuable, it was not as impressive as the emerald jewelry box.

But because of Li Du’s surprise, the auction was an absolute success.

After the auction ended, all successful bidders paid for their items while the rest of the crowd went to the square of the church.

While the auction was held in the church, a canopy tent was set up at the square. The volunteers had arranged tables and chairs; they served many delicious dishes and beverages. The atmosphere was simple and relaxing.

Li Du’s performance and Sophie’s emerald jewelry box were the biggest topics. Everyone discussed them as they walked around.

Mr. and Mrs. Martin were very satisfied with Li Du’s performance. Both of them were teachers, they liked people with good taste and manners. The old man was smiling happily and he couldn’t stop complimenting Li Du.

Li Du was confident and easy on stage; he’d combined Chinese poetry with modern jewelry culture. His performance was beyond satisfying.

As he walked toward the tent, Mr. Martin said, ”We were right: you have a unique point of view on auctions. We have learned something different about auctions from you. ”

Mrs. Martin complimented him too.

”Li Du’s taste has surprised me. But his performance on stage was even better—did you see his confidence and audience control? If he became a teacher, he would be very successful.”

Li Du was trying to stay low-profile. He didn’t have to deny his capabilities, but there was no need to show off either.

They walked under the canopy tent in the square. Everyone around them gave Li Du a thumbs-up.

”Well done, kid.”

”Li Du helped the church a lot today. The 20,000-dollar donation is a huge amount!”

”Li Du is a kind boy. I remember a piece of news that said Li Du had organized a charity auction and the donations were given to a welfare home. The amount of the donations was even more than this! ”

Everyone continued complimenting Li Du. He was not pretending to want to be low-profile, he really wanted to be low-profile. Gosh, what I did was just a small thing, how did I become the star of the day?

A middle-aged man put his arm around Li Du’s shoulders. ”This young man’s done a lot of good deeds. One time the road was blocked due to a car accident, blocking the ambulance from reaching the accident site. He was the one who helped with the traffic and allowing the ambulance to move.”

Sophie was as excited as a young girl. ”That’s not all: he gave the victim first aid too. He was the one who saved the gunshot victim.”

Everyone applauded; someone gave Li Du a light punch on the arm, and said, ”Well done, good man!”

After Marate paid for his items, he walked from the church to see the scene.