Just as expected.

Lin Wanqing smiled slightly after hearing this and said, "Chen Feng, I knew I couldn't hide it from you! You're right, I indeed have my eyes on one of the items up for auction this time!"

"Oh? What is it?"

Chen Feng asked curiously.

"An ancient jade known as the Royal Jade!"

Lin Wanqing replied with a smile.

"Royal Jade?"

Chen Feng asked in confusion.

"That's right, it's said that in ancient times, the jade's status was second only to the He Shi Bi. Almost every emperor would acquire it as a royal treasure, cherished like a pearl in the palm, hence it's called the Royal Jade!"

Lin Wanqing explained.

"I see, it's indeed quite valuable for a collection!"

Chen Feng nodded thoughtfully.

"Exactly, that's why I want to see if I can acquire it this time. If I can, Lin's Jewelry's influence in the jewelry industry will definitely soar, which is crucial for the company's future development."

Lin Wanqing said with a smile.

"Yes, that makes sense!"

Chen Feng nodded.

After all, Lin's Jewelry is a jewelry company.

If they can acquire such a historically valuable piece like the Royal Jade,

it would undoubtedly benefit the company's image and reputation immensely!

Thinking of this, Chen Feng secretly made a decision.

If Lin Wanqing lacks funds at the time,

then he will lend her a hand.

Of course, with his financial power, no one in Coastal can rival him…

Xianghui Auction House.

Reputed as the number one auction house in Coastal, it is also the most fair and influential auction company here.

It's known that the auction industry is deep and complex.

There's a lot of fake and counterfeit items involved.

Some auction companies even create fakes themselves.

They make high-grade counterfeit antiques and pay for fake authentication certificates from appraisers.

Then they auction these off at their events.

Before the auction, they concoct elaborate stories for the fake antiques and invent a mysterious private collector.

This makes these fake antiques appear to be highly valuable to collectors.

Thus, a fake antique can transform from costing hundreds into a genuine piece, selling for millions or even tens of millions at auction.

In the end, all this money goes into the auction companies' pockets.

Such profits entice more companies to follow and create fakes.

However, Xianghui Auction House never engages in such practices.

Xianghui Auction House adheres to a principle of compensating tenfold for any fake item.

Every item from Xianghui Auction House is guaranteed to be 100% genuine.

If there's even a hint of forgery, Xianghui Auction House will compensate ten times the auction price.

This is Xianghui Auction House's promise to its customers.

And it's this promise that keeps Xianghui Auction House at the forefront of Coastal's auction industry.

Even though Xianghui's fees are quite high,

many wealthy individuals still prefer to auction their items here.

Because here, at least they can feel secure!

Otherwise, spending millions or tens of millions on a high-end fake would be truly disgusting!

...

As the leader among Coastal's auction companies, Xianghui Auction House naturally has its exclusive auction venue.

At this moment, the entrance to the auction hall is already filled with various luxury cars.

Not a single car is worth less than a million.

Today's auction event is hosted by Xiangyun Auction to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary.

It's a grand event, with a diverse range of auction items, including rare treasures that are not usually seen.

This naturally attracted more than half of the wealthy people in Coastal.

After about an hour's journey, Chen Feng and Lin Wanqing finally arrived at the entrance of Xianghui Auction House.

After the driver parked the car in the lot at the entrance,

the two of them got out of the car together.

As Chen Feng was about to walk into Xianghui Auction House,

Lin Wanqing held Chen Feng's arm naturally, as if they were a couple.

This made Chen Feng pause, frowning slightly.

Perhaps sensing Chen Feng's confused gaze,

Lin Wanqing pointed to the others attending the auction, her cheeks slightly flushed, and said, "Look at them, if we don't do this, it will seem odd!"

Hearing this, Chen Feng followed Lin Wanqing's hand and looked around.

Just as expected.

Almost everyone attending the auction were wealthy businessmen.

And each of these businessmen was accompanied by a female companion, all of whom were holding onto the businessmen's arms.

Seeing this, Chen Feng could only shrug and let Lin Wanqing hold onto him.

Though he did feel a bit strange.

After all, his relationship with Lin Wanqing was a bit special.

You must know, his fiancée was Lin Mengyao.

And Lin Wanqing is Lin Mengyao's elder sister.

With that relationship in the mix.

So Chen Feng always kept a proper distance from Lin Wanqing.

Otherwise, it would really become something else.

But merely holding onto an arm should be nothing.

So Chen Feng didn't dwell on it and the two walked toward the entrance together.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the auction,

two strong men in black suits stood at the entrance.

Judging by their appearance, they seemed to be security, responsible for checking guests' invitations.

After all, such a significant auction is not open to just anyone.

Attendees must present an invitation issued by Xianghui Auction House.

Lin Wanqing naturally had one, so she handed her invitation to one of the security personnel.

The security glanced at the invitation, then looked at Chen Feng and asked, "Sir, may I see your invitation?"

"Hm?"

Chen Feng was taken aback and then looked at Lin Wanqing.

Lin Wanqing quickly turned to the security and explained, "We're together, isn't one invitation enough?"

"I'm sorry, miss, our policy is one invitation per person. Your invitation only allows you to enter, this gentleman cannot come in!"

The security shook his head and said seriously.

"Ridiculous, you didn't say this before!"

Lin Wanqing's face hardened, and she spoke coldly.

"This has always been a rule of Xianghui Auction House. If you find it unreasonable, you may file a complaint with our head office. Our responsibility is just to guard the entrance. If this gentleman doesn't have an invitation, we cannot let him in. As for you, if you don't wish to enter, you may leave as well!"

The security spoke coldly.

He wasn't the slightest bit courteous to Lin Wanqing.

After all, as the largest auction company in Coastal, Xianghui Auction House has a strong background.

There's practically no one in Coastal they fear.

So the security's attitude toward Lin Wanqing was take it or leave it.

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