Chapter 248: The Jiajing Large Jar
This chair was made of luxurious materials and exquisitely crafted.
However, the Chinese attendees in the room didn’t look too pleased.
After all, such an item being brought overseas was likely the result of the great calamity that happened over a hundred years ago.
It was something their ancestors had created, but it had been taken by others and brought here. No matter how you looked at it, it didn’t seem like something to be happy about.
Xu Youyou’s first reaction was to want to get this item down. She raised her hand and bid generously.
Gu Xueying was the second to bid, directly doubling the price.
The item also attracted interest from several foreigners, who joined the bidding war.
Xu Youyou, however, only bid once before stopping. When Gu Xueying saw that she had stopped, she didn’t continue bidding either.
In the end, the item was won by a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties with a Chinese face.
Xu Youyou turned to glance at Gu Xueying and said, “You don’t even know why others would want to buy this. You only saw that I wanted it, so you decided to compete with me?”
Gu Xueying did indeed think that way, but in front of the crowd, she still maintained her delicate and gentle demeanor. “Miss Xu, you misunderstood. It’s just that good things are wanted by everyone. That’s all.”
Chai Wei immediately defended his girlfriend and said to Xu Youyou, “Miss Xu, we are all in a foreign land. We should look out for each other. If we start arguing, it will only give the foreigners something to laugh at.”
Xu Youyou gave a cold smile and said to them, “I hope you can do as you say.”
The next auction item was a blue diamond pendant. The main stone of the pendant was a sizable blue diamond, second only to the world-famous Heart of the Ocean.
It seemed that many people in the room were here for this item, and after two rounds of bidding, the price kept rising.
Lu Jingyao also joined in the bidding, but he was persuaded to stop by Xu Youyou’s words.
“I think this pendant is a bit bulky in design,” Xu Youyou casually remarked.
Lu Jingyao sighed and said, “I thought you’d like it.”
He then stopped participating in the bidding.
As for Chai Wei, who had been reluctantly dragged into the bidding because of Gu Xueying’s clear interest in the blue diamond pendant, he hesitated when he saw Lu Jingyao stop.
He had joined the bidding simply because Gu Xueying had shown obvious affection for the pendant, and with the young girl looking at him with admiration, Chai Wei couldn’t help but get swept up in it.
Gu Xueying, knowing how to make the best use of her resources, smiled and said, “This pendant seems a bit hard on the eyes.”
When Chai Wei saw the price keep rising, reaching a figure he didn’t want to bear, he immediately took the opportunity presented by Gu Xueying and withdrew. “There are too few items on display now; maybe there will be more beautiful jewels later.”
The auction continued until the sixth item, when Xu Youyou suddenly sat up straight.
It was a property.
A castle located in a place in England that sounded like the countryside.
“Why are they still auctioning off houses? Are there really people here who need this castle?” Xu Youyou heard someone behind her quietly complaining in English.
“Is it difficult for foreigners to buy castles in England?” Xu Youyou lowered her voice and asked Lu Jingyao.
Lu Jingyao, understanding her intent, asked, “Are you interested in this property?”
Xu Youyou nodded lightly.
Lu Jingyao said, “It’s not difficult. I can lend my team to help you.”
Xu Youyou replied, “I don’t want to always take advantage of you.”
Lu Jingyao smiled helplessly. “Why do you say that in our relationship? The more polite you are with me, the more I feel like you’ll abandon me at any time.”
Xu Youyou couldn’t help but feel a little guilty, touching her nose. She really liked Lu Jingyao, but if money and Lu Jingyao were placed on opposite sides of a scale, she would probably hesitate little before running towards her money.
“I’m still not used to interacting with men normally,” Xu Youyou casually said.
Lu Jingyao immediately replied, “You should be like those people online say—don’t feel sorry for men. Men aren’t meant to be pampered; they’re meant to be used.”
When Xu Youyou heard the word “used,” she couldn’t help but misinterpret it. She coughed lightly and said, “You really aren’t afraid of others taking advantage of you.”
Lu Jingyao, full of confidence, said, “I’ve almost gotten everything I want. I’m the luckiest person in the world, so why not share what I have with the girl I like most?”
Xu Youyou was once again unexpectedly confessed to and couldn’t help but blush slightly.
As their conversation continued, the castle was purchased by a handsome man who appeared to be under thirty.
Gu Xueying didn’t participate in the bidding this time, or rather, there weren’t many others bidding, so the handsome man bought the castle for a price slightly higher than the starting bid.
After a few more items were auctioned off, Xu Youyou raised her paddle to bid on the ones she found beautiful, but every time, Gu Xueying would stir things up.
Xu Youyou knew that if she didn’t show a strong desire for a particular item, Gu Xueying’s strange competitive behavior wouldn’t stop.
The next item to be auctioned was a Jiajing Blue and Red Fish and Algae Pattern Jar.
The starting price was five million euros.
Xu Youyou’s appraisal skills were at a high level, and after inspecting it, she confidently told Lu Jingyao, “It’s definitely the real deal.”
Lu Jingyao, who was always fond of collecting porcelain, placed a bid after receiving his girlfriend’s confirmation, then leaned in closer to Xu Youyou’s ear and said in a low voice:
“Thank you for helping with the appraisal, I feel like I’m taking advantage of you.”
Lu Jingyao’s voice was deep and husky, his breath warm against her ear, and Xu Youyou couldn’t help but feel a tingle in her heart.
She couldn’t help but think that Lu Jingyao always knew how to comfort people. Earlier, she felt that using his property team was taking advantage of him, but now he quickly showed her through his actions that they were even.
Lu Jingyao wanted Xu Youyou to feel no pressure, and Xu Youyou also knew how to make him happy. She casually said, “I don’t feel sorry for men, but I do feel sorry for you.”
Lu Jingyao’s hand paused as he raised the paddle, then turned around to look at Xu Youyou. His eyes seemed to burst with countless stars.
The sight of his masculinity almost made Xu Youyou’s heart skip a beat.
Neither Chai Wei nor Gu Xueying knew about the tender affection between the two, but driven by their competitive instincts, they joined the bidding for the Jiajing Blue and Red Jar.
“Ten million euros,” Lu Jingyao bid again, effortlessly eliminating almost half of the competition in the room.
Gu Xueying bit her lip, recalling how Lu Jingyao and Xu Youyou had whispered to each other just moments ago. She became more and more certain that Xu Youyou wanted this item.
Chai Wei was still hesitating whether to continue bidding, but to his surprise, Gu Xueying raised her paddle: “Eleven million euros.”
