Chapter 76

The next day, while Yang Bo was still in a deep sleep, Luo Yaohua woke him up.

"Get dressed and wash up quickly, and come downstairs right away!"

Luo Yaohua's voice was somewhat hurried and tense, which made Yang Bo stand there for a moment, "What's going on?"

"The other party is about to come and pick us up!" Luo Yaohua said.

Yang Bo hesitated a bit, "Who?"

"Who else? What's the purpose of your coming here?" Luo Yaohua had already dressed and even ran into the bathroom barefoot without bothering to put on his shoes.

Yang Bo quickly reacted, quickly put on his clothes, and rushed in.

The two of them carried their suitcases downstairs. Following the other party's instructions, they turned left and right and arrived at a park. As soon as they stood still, a car drove up. After the secret signal was confirmed, the two of them got into the car.

"Sorry to trouble you two!" Inside the car, everyone was wearing sunglasses, and as they spoke, they took out two blindfolds.

Luo Yaohua didn't hesitate and took them, and Yang Bo had no choice but to follow suit.

This was Yang Bo's first time experiencing such a scene. He felt a bit of fear, but more curiosity and anticipation. It was like the time in Jinling when Li Er had brought him in just to make up the numbers.

A couple of days ago, he had specially invited Li Er for a meal and given him a red envelope. Li Er had helped him several times, and he couldn't not show some appreciation, after all, it was Li Er's job, and he couldn't do it for free!

While Yang Bo was pondering, Luo Yaohua pulled him, "Don't be nervous, it's very safe. I've been here before, and I'm quite familiar with them."

As the car turned a corner, Yang Bo nodded, then suddenly realized that the other party couldn't see his nod, so he said, "It's fine, I'm just excited. I hope we won't be disappointed when we get there!"

The car turned again, making Yang Bo lean to one side. He noticed that the car was turning quite a few times, probably to confuse the passengers.

Sure enough, after about ten minutes, the car started to drive smoothly. Yang Bo could feel that the car was gradually climbing, suggesting that the trading venue might be on a mountain?

The car stopped, and the two of them were already in a courtyard. They took off their blindfolds, and the black-clad men quickly provided masks, which they put on.

The courtyard was surrounded by high walls, and the two of them didn't deliberately look outside to avoid arousing suspicion. They obediently followed the black-clad men into the venue.

Yang Bo tightly held the suitcase in his hand, which contained one million in cash, all his savings. Luo Yaohua also had a suitcase, but for larger transactions, a bank transfer would be needed.

When the two of them arrived, no one else was there. They found a place to sit, and soon a woman in a qipao brought them tea.

Yang Bo was somewhat stunned and whispered, "Why does this place feel more like a club?"

The room was decorated in an ancient style, and Luo Yaohua nodded, "It is a club!"

With a definite answer, Yang Bo calmed down. Since the other party had such great power, it should be safe.

Next, people arrived intermittently. Because they were wearing masks, no one could recognize each other, and there was no conversation among them.

Soon, a masked host went up on stage, gave a welcome speech, and explained the auction rules. The auction began!

"The first item is Shi Tao's 'Youshen Jielin Tu.' Those interested can come up and take a look!"

Luo Yaohua whispered, "When you find a suitable opportunity, act quickly. There are very few items here, usually only about ten to twenty!"

Yang Bo was a bit surprised but looked up at the painting on the stage and nodded. Shi Tao was a famous painter from the early Qing dynasty, and this painting was just to warm up the crowd. The next items would definitely be better.

Yang Bo and Luo Yaohua knew that getting this painting wouldn't be significant, so they didn't even go up to look at it.

In the end, Shi Tao's work was sold for a high price of 380,000.

"The second item is a Shang dynasty bronze taotie pattern zun!"

The crowd became excited. Genuine bronze artifacts were rare, especially in southern regions, and the domestic market prohibited the public trading of bronze artifacts from before the Qin and Han dynasties!

Yang Bo didn't hesitate and followed the crowd to take a look.

The artifact was somewhat crude, with eight slightly protruding banana leaf patterns on the neck, cloud and thunder patterns as the background, and snake patterns at the bottom. The patterns on the abdomen and the base were beast faces with protruding eyes, all set against a dense background of cloud and thunder patterns.

The intricate and beautiful patterns exuded a solemn and mysterious aura, giving people a sense of pure beauty.

It was a comfortable sight, and a light flashed before Yang Bo's eyes, forming a halo. As expected, this bronze zun was undoubtedly genuine!

After Luo Yaohua sat down, he quietly asked, "How is it?"

Yang Bo nodded slightly, "It's good."

Luo Yaohua glanced forward and sighed, "But we can't afford it!"

The competition was indeed intense. The price went from 1.3 million to 2 million, then doubled to 4 million, and the room fell silent.

The bidding gradually slowed down, but the item was eventually sold for a high price of 5.6 million.

For the next few items, Yang Bo and Luo Yaohua didn't even have the means to participate, as the prices kept rising, and the money they brought was of no use.

Yang Bo looked at Luo Yaohua, "Is this high-level trading just to make us look bad?"

Luo Yaohua shook his head, "Wait a bit longer. It won't be all this high, and after the auction, there will be some smaller items on display."

Yang Bo nodded, almost thinking they would leave empty-handed.

The auction prices continued to rise, and by the time the last item, a pair of Qianlong sacrificial red-glazed bowls, came up, the price had reached 16 million!

The auctioneer hammered down and smiled, "Thank you all for your support and participation. Next, there will be some smaller items on display. Those interested can take a look, and those who have won items can proceed to the back for the transaction."

Since Yang Bo and Luo Yaohua hadn't won any items, they naturally stayed in place, watching as the smaller items were displayed. These items were called "small" not only because of their low prices but also because they were indeed small.

Jade from Hetian, jadeite thumb rings, and snuff bottles, each item was colorful and looked very nice.

Yang Bo went over and looked at each item, not in a hurry.

Luo Yaohua walked up and picked up a snuff bottle, "This one is good!"

Yang Bo glanced at it, "Indeed, it's a fine piece. It's made of powdered enamel, with a uniform glaze, and decorated with plum blossoms and magpies, symbolizing early spring and good fortune!"

Luo Yaohua decided and looked at the price tag, 180,000. The price wasn't too high or too low, but it was enough that he liked it.