Chapter 628: Spirit Jade
"Are you really my mother?" Liou Qingcheng took a deep breath of the slightly cool air, thinking Yan Xinrou was really getting out of hand.
"Yes, I am." Yan Xinrou patted Lin Tian’s shoulder and said, "But I like my son-in-law a bit more. He’s made me proud, with news about him everywhere since yesterday. How about you? Apart from inheriting my looks, when have you ever made me proud?"
Liou Qingcheng’s face nearly turned dark, "I’ve been practicing dance since I was a child and won so many awards. Haven’t I made you proud enough? You show off about it to everyone!"
"Oh? Is that so? When did you win those awards? I need to think about it carefully." Yan Xinrou raised her head, pretending to be deep in thought.
"..." Liou Qingcheng wanted to run away from home.
The four chatted a bit at the entrance before entering the venue.
The auction hadn’t started yet, and soft music was playing in the hall. Everyone was holding a wine glass, swirling their wine as they conversed, giving off a very classy vibe.
Actually, Lin Tian didn’t really like this kind of wine. It had no taste and was less enjoyable than barley beer or ordinary beer.
Suddenly, Liou Zhengming waved to Lin Tian and called out, "Lin Tian, come over, I want to introduce you to someone."
"Dad, what’s up?" Lin Tian and Liou Qingcheng walked over.
Liou Zhengming pointed to a woman in her early forties and said, "Let me introduce you, this is Ms. Ya, the chairwoman of Honglou Group."
"Hello, Ms. Ya."
The woman before him was in her early forties, wearing little jewelry but exuding a sense of nobility.
Lin Tian had never heard of Ms. Ya before, but the Honglou Group was a well-known name, a real estate company popular for its luxury villas with an excellent reputation and business success.
This woman was not just savvy in real estate on the Celestial Dragon Continent, but had even extended her business overseas, involving multiple countries, making it a multinational corporation.
"Hehe, should this be Lin Tian? Just like the news says, talented and handsome," Ms. Ya said with a gentle smile, every gesture exuding grace and elegance.
"Of course, he’s my son-in-law, how could he be otherwise? Don’t they look great together?" Liou Zhengming squinted his eyes, satisfied with how well they matched as a couple.
"Indeed they do. The last time I saw Qingcheng was just a few days ago. She’s grown up into such a fine young lady. Make sure to invite Ms. Ya to the wedding," Ms. Ya said with a smile.
Liou Qingcheng, holding onto Lin Tian’s arm, said confidently, "Of course, Ms. Ya, you must drink a few more cups then."
Ms. Ya nodded with a faint smile, acknowledging the invitation.
Liou Zhengming then pointed to a beauty in a blue backless gown, "This is Jiang Huaisi, Kanyue City’s top PR queen. Don’t be fooled by her slender appearance, she’s quite the powerhouse. Whatever she takes on in business, there’s nothing she can’t handle."
Jiang Huaisi, holding a wine glass, was an elegant and gracious beauty. She smiled at Lin Tian and Liou Qingcheng, "If you ever need help with something, just let me know. Of course, business matters require a fee."
"Can you give a discount?" Lin Tian joked.
"Sure, how about a 40% discount? It sounds fortuitous," Jiang Huaisi replied with a smile.
Suddenly, everyone except Lin Tian displayed expressions of disbelief.
"Huaisi, you’ve never gone this low before."
"Exactly, the most you’ve ever offered was a 10% discount. Why suddenly 40%? Did you give in because Lin Tian is handsome?"
Jiang Huaisi shook her head at the jokes, "Of course not, I might need to ask Lin Tian for some favors in the future, so it’s good to build a relationship now."
Everyone was curious, but since Jiang Huaisi didn’t want to elaborate, they didn’t press further.
Next, Liou Zhengming introduced Lin Tian to several other prominent figures in the business world.
By introducing him to these people, Liou Zhengming was accepting Lin Tian. By giving him a chance to meet these big shots, he was paving a future path for Lin Tian that might lead to future business collaborations.
The event was filled with music, fine wine, handsome men and beautiful women, engaging in sophisticated conversations. Soon, the host stood on stage and announced the start of the auction. Everyone bade farewell for now and returned to their seats.
The gentle atmosphere turned silent aside from the host’s voice as the first item was brought on stage. Tension filled the air.
The host unveiled a red cloth, revealing a Jade Pendant underneath.
The host announced, "This Jade Bracelet was personally consecrated and worn for five decades by Master Shu Xuanyi, it’s made with top-quality Hetian jade, bringing fortune and warding off evil. It starts at three million, with increments of fifty thousand."
Jade is a spiritual object, varying in quality. Even low-quality jade, nurtured over the years, can be more effective than high-quality jade and might save your life at crucial times.
Nurturing is simple, just wear it on your body.
Humans are endowed with Spiritual Qi, carrying a little within them. Though not much, it is Everlasting. Even ordinary people with a kind heart can eventually cultivate a ’Spirit Jade’ over time.
Moreover, Master ’Shu Xuanyi’ the host spoke of is an influential figure from the Five Pure Ones Temple, already over a hundred, known for his virtuous heart, rumored to be on the verge of ascending to immortality.
Such a famous master’s possession is on sale first for good reason.
For the wealthy at the venue, three million for a Jade Pendant nurtured for fifty years is definitely worthwhile.
However, Lin Tian wasn’t interested because it wasn’t much use to him.
"Four million!" Someone raised a sign marked with number 18.
"Five million!"
"..."
Suddenly, Yan Xinrou whispered to Lin Tian, "Win this Jade Pendant!"
"Huh? Why? Do you want it?" Lin Tian asked, puzzled.
"You silly child, give it to your wife, she’ll love it. If you don’t have the money, mom will cover it."
"..." Lin Tian was speechless. Do I really need this? Buying a few quality pieces of jade and nurturing them with Spiritual Qi for a year would achieve the same result. Why bother?
But seeing Yan Xinrou’s earnest expression, Lin Tian couldn’t argue, so he decided to buy it anyway. It’s not like he had to earn money; Bai Shishi and Wu Yong take care of that...
In the end, Lin Tian won the Jade Pendant for fifteen million, though he couldn’t take it home yet. It had to wait until after the auction.
Lin Tian’s lavish bid surprised many, including Zhao Xuefeng, Zhao Qingtang, and Sisi. They couldn’t see how Lin Tian was usually so wealthy. If they didn’t know his extraordinary talents, they’d suspect his money came from dubious means.