Rebirth in 1958: Getting rich starts from Nanluoguxiang

Chapter 1405 Empress Xiaojing's Three Dragons and Two Phoenix Crowns

The remaining items were not very interesting. Although they did not fetch the desired price, they did not go unsold. Soon, the last item, a crown with three dragons and two phoenixes, was up for auction.

The women present all lit up. No woman could resist something like this. Even Chen Sisi's eyes lit up. She looked at Gao Yuan, who secretly groaned. He was just a small-time actor. Even if he filmed a few high-grossing movies, the money he earned probably wouldn't even buy a single pearl from this phoenix crown.

The auctioneer was in high spirits. He hadn't made much money from the day's auction items, but now he was relying on this last item, the Three Dragons and Two Phoenixes Crown, to turn things around.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I believe you have all seen the catalog for this last item. To be honest, I never thought I would have the honor of being associated with this treasure in my lifetime."

Empress Xiaojing of the Ming Dynasty was the wife of Emperor Shenzong and the mother of Emperor Guangzong. Because she was only an Imperial Noble Consort, her phoenix crown had three dragons and two phoenixes, but even so, it was an unparalleled masterpiece.

This crown with three dragons and two phoenixes is inlaid with ninety-five gemstones and adorned with three thousand four hundred and twenty-six pearls. I believe that any lady who wears it to any occasion will absolutely be the center of attention.

The auctioneer was indeed experienced. He didn't say that the ladies wearing the phoenix crown would become empresses. Instead, he brought up a topic that the ladies cared about a lot. When these wealthy women met, they would compare their clothes, jewelry, and bags. If someone had this phoenix crown, no one could outshine her for at least the year.

Almost all the favored women turned their attention to their male companions.

The auctioneer nodded in satisfaction and said loudly.

"Three dragons and two phoenixes crown, starting price three million, each bid must be at least one hundred thousand, please place your bids."

Meng Zigui stood up abruptly, looked around at everyone, and shouted loudly.

"I want this Three Dragons and Two Crowns. No one is allowed to take it from me. Anyone who tries to take it is an enemy of the Meng family."

The auctioneer's head went blank, and he thought, "It's all over." He was counting on this item to make a fortune, which was why Chairman Meng had brought out the Three Dragons and Two Phoenixes Crown. Who knew this fool would try to sabotage his own business?

The auctioneer cursed inwardly, "If you like it, you can just ask your dad for it at home. Why come here and throw money around like this?"

Three million.

Meng Zigui proudly raised his sign, looking to see who dared to oppose the Meng family.

To be honest, apart from movie stars, the people present were mostly business owners. In terms of wealth, they were not as wealthy as the president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Besides, offending the president for a phoenix crown would be a loss.

Seeing that no one else was speaking, the auctioneer was so angry that he almost jumped down and beat Meng Zigui up.

Just then, a lazy voice rang out.

"Ten million."

The auctioneer perked up; money was coming! He quickly pointed at Huo Jiali and exclaimed.

"VIP number one has offered ten million. Is there anyone offering more than ten million?"

When Meng Zigui saw this, he realized that something was up. Before the auction, the auctioneer had said that if you wanted to win a woman's heart, you had to overwhelm her with money.

Meng Zigui roared loudly.

"Eleven million."

Even the wealthiest people here wouldn't spend ten million on a piece of jewelry. Now everyone understands, those two fools are fighting again.

Xiao Dao was getting impatient. He clenched his fingers into the shape of a gun and yelled.

"I'll light a sky lantern."

The entire room erupted in cheers. In three years, this was the first time someone had lit a sky lantern, meaning that no matter how much others offered, he would eventually raise the price to buy it.

Meng Zigui was dumbfounded. It was like lighting a lantern in the sky, meaning that even though he had bid 20 million, others could bid even higher. He waved his hand dejectedly, as if to say, "You're awesome, I admit defeat."

He conceded, but some disagreed, and Qu Tingting stood up.

"Auctioneer, I request verification of funds. The people sitting here are all extremely wealthy and powerful, but I don't think anyone would bring out twelve million to buy a useless piece of jewelry. Besides, I know the person who made the bid."

She was just an ordinary girl; her father was an accountant and her mother was a waitress. How could a family like that come up with 12 million?

I have doubts about this, so I requested verification of funds.

Qu Tingting publicly embarrassed Xiao Dao and Huo Jiali, but she was talking about things within the rules, which is perfectly normal, and no one can blame her.

However, when the people present heard that Huo Jiali's father was just an accountant and her mother was just a waitress who served dishes, they all started to jeer with disdain.

Huo Ting'en's face flushed red. He stole a glance at Chen Sisi. What young man doesn't dream of love? Who wants to lose face in front of their sweetheart?

Qu Tingting was telling the truth. Huo Jiali didn't argue with him; she simply reached into the checkbook Xiao Dao had given her, filled in the amount, and stamped it with her name.

He then casually handed it to the auctioneer, who, being experienced, immediately recognized it as HSBC's top-tier check, payable on demand regardless of the amount.

He quickly bowed to Huo Jiali; he couldn't afford to offend someone who could casually produce 12 million.

The auctioneer announced loudly.

"After our verification, the lady's check is genuine and valid, and this round of auction is genuine and valid."

As she was speaking, she personally presented the three dragons and two phoenixes crown, but unexpectedly, Huo Jiali turned to Huo Ting'en and said...

"Go, go and give this to your sweetheart."

"what?"

Huo Ting'en never expected that his sister had taken the photos to give to him for picking up girls. But this amount of money was far too much—twelve million! That's enough to make five or six movies!

Xiao Dao said with a smile.

"Go quickly, my family never lacks these kinds of things."

Every empress has a phoenix crown, so Da Bao certainly doesn't lack such a thing. Since he doesn't lack it, Xiao Dao also doesn't lack it.

Huo Ting'en nodded excitedly and ran towards Chen Sisi with the three-dragon and two-phoenix crown in hand. Chen Sisi never expected that she would be the one to receive the phoenix crown in the end.

Huo Ting'en's face flushed red as he handed the phoenix crown to Chen Sisi and said loudly.

"This is for you, you are the most beautiful, only you should wear this phoenix crown."

Huo Jiali was furious when she heard this. This heartless ingrate! She was so angry that she wanted to pull out her gun and shoot Huo Ting'en.

Ever since Xiao Dao got engaged to Huo Jiali, he seemed to have suddenly become enlightened, and he immediately started repeating what Da Bao had said to Zuo Mingyue.

"In my heart, you are the most beautiful, and this phoenix crown is not worthy of you."

Huo Jiali's anger turned to joy; of course, she would take her husband's praise as the standard.

Chen Sisi glanced at Gao Yuan, whose face turned pale and who turned his head away. Chen Sisi hesitated, but Huo Ting'en shoved the tray into her hands and ran back.

Chen Sisi accepted it without really understanding why...