Chapter 17 - Virtuous Auction (2/2)
The audience clapped as Kris went up to the stage. The auction was not just a normal way to ”donate” items but also a time for big companies to introduce their product and fame.
The auction also brings a little competition for the rich to flex their money and wealth.
”Thank you. The first item is the painting ”A Thousand Blossom” painted by Gu Shang Wei. The starting bid is 1 million.”
Gu Shang Wei was a famous general and after retirement, painted 8 artwork. In the end, it auctioned for over 6 million yuan.
Kris walked off the stage and went back to sit with his mother. His mother smiled at her proud son.
A few more items were auctioned before it was Lena's turn.
”For the next item, we have Miss. Lena Shen.”
Lena stood up and elegantly walked up to the stage.
”Thank you. I am pleased to be here today to introduce such a monumental piece of jewelry and history. The item for auction is part of Empress Wu Zetian's set of jewelry that Emperor Taizong gifted to her, the virtuous necklace.”
When Lena introduced the item, Madam Li's eye lite up. She slowly caressed the ring on her finger, which was also an item part of the set. Her husband gifted her this ring on their 10th anniversary.
She had then wanted to collect the entire set. She had no idea that the Shen family had had such an item.
Even without her uttering a word, Kris knew that his mother wanted this item. He stared back on stage to be greeted with a small smirk on Lena's face.
'What is this woman up to?'
”The starting bid is 2 million.”
”2 million.” Someone bid.
”2.5 million.” Kris spoke.
”3 million.”
”6 million.”
”12 million.”
”25 million.”
The other person stopped. 25 million was over his budget.
”25 million. Going once, twice ---”
”30 million.” A voice spoke.
Everyone turned to the sound of the voice. Lena stopped smiling.