Chapter 82 Te Langpu (2/2)
The wealthy nobles and merchants cued in line and entered the manor. They sat on the seat that they were assigned with.
On the other side, five fat merchants were being escorted into another entrance. They were guided to the VIP lounge on the separated seat section.
These people were the representative merchants that made a deal with Tong a couple months ago. They had finished gathering their funds and provision, and they shipped everything in Julu. Although they spent almost a million tael of gold to buy 50,000 bars of soap from Tong, they made a loan from their colleagues in other cities with their shops as collaterals, so they had enough money to compete the others for the soap recipe.
Meanwhile, the unique hair chubby man from Ye City also participated in this auction. At first, he wanted to attend the auction in the VIP lounge, but he was declined by the staffs and was given the seat on the side instead.
When they entered the theater, a gigantic signboard on the side caught their attention. On the signboard, a message, which was written in large letters, was posted there.
”Theater Schedule:
March 31st, 9 AM to 7 PM. - Auction
April 1st, 9 AM to 12 AM. - New Product Demonstration”
The schedule note was understandable to the merchants. However, the next event tomorrow piqued their interest. As traders, they were sensitive to the word ”New Product”. Some of the auction participants started inquiring about the demonstration.
”Hey, you there! Do you know about this [New Product Demonstration]?”
”Excuse me! Could you tell me the details about the tomorrow event?”
”Do you know how can I reserve a seat for tomorrow?”
Betraying their expectation, the staffs shook their head as they had no idea what would be the new product or what kind of event they would have. Tomorrow schedule was organized by the son of the city lord himself, and he did not give any details to the staffs.
…
On the stage, Hua Shi walked out from behind the curtain. She took the role as a host in this auction.
At first, she refused to take this job because she already had her hands full dealing with the accounting and being Zhang Jiao's secretary. As usual, Tong convinced her on the bed for two days straight, which resulted in Hua Shi being here with another part-time job.
Because she had been given a lot of love lately, her skin became glossy and smooth. She grew more beautiful as if she was a maiden-in-love. The assets on her chest also seemed to get bigger as Tong massaged them a lot during their dual-cultivation.
Most importantly, unlike the local women in this world, Hua Shi took bath every day. She also used Tong's soap and the secret shampoo that he was experimenting with, which made her looked cleanlier and healthier than ordinary girls.
The crowd was stunned by her beauty. They swallowed their saliva in instinct. Some of them lost control of their conscience and drool. All eyes were fixated on her as if she was a national treasure.
”I BID 100,000 TEALS OF GOLD!!”
A twelve-year-old young noble lost control of himself and shouted, which caused everybody to laugh.
”Hahaha, she's the host. She's not a merchandise, you idiot.”
”Naïve youth is naïve.”
”Please be careful of yourself. You're a noble. You are held responsible for your every action.”
”Y-Yes. I'm sorry.”
The youth was reprimanded by his surrounding auction participants. He bowed his head down in shame, but he still sneaked a glance at Hua Shi.
”Still, the price was a little cheap. Don't you think so?”
”Huh? 100,000 gold is cheap!? You got to be kidding right?”
”Do you have any idea who she is?”
”No, who is she?”
”She's your goddamn ”Goddess of Death” and the Immortal Zhang Tong's wife! If you want to seek death, go ahead and try bidding for her for only 100,000 gold. I want to see how Zhang Tong reacts when he hears about you.”
”N-No, thanks.”
Because of the commotion made by the naïve youth, the crowd murmured and joked among themselves.
Hua Shi coughed to get their attention and started the auction.
”May I get your attention, please? My name is Hua Shi, and I am your host for today. I will not waste your time with my speech or useless introduction. We will start with our first item …”