Chapter 19: A Strange Banquet
According to the agreement with Qi Mengyu the day before yesterday, Gao Fan waited for her at the fork in the road near his house at half past five in the afternoon.
After a while, a deep blue Maserati stopped at the intersection.
Qi Mengyu rolled down the window and beckoned to Gao Fan.
Because Qi Mengyu specially explained that Gao Fan didn't need to wear any formal clothes, Gao Fan put on his cotton coat with holes in his shoulders again.
Although it doesn't look good, it's the most expensive of all his clothes.
"What kind of dinner is it?"
Gao Fan was very curious in the car.
Qi Mengyu looked silent and asked in turn.
"What do you think?"
"Cut, how do I know the tricks of you rich people?"
Gao Fan said with white eyes.
"Please, big brother. You are now worth tens of millions, aren't you also a rich man? β
Qi Mengyu was speechless, he didn't expect Gao Fan to be so boring.
The speed of the car slowed down, and Gao Fan looked out the window.
They drove into what looked like a park, and the road was lined with marble flower beds and flowers.
The driver easily parked the car at the door of a magnificent white European-style building, opened the door for Qi Mengyu and got out of the car.
Only then did Gao Fan see clearly that Qi Mengyu's thick down jacket was wrapped in a pale pink dress.
"No, Miss."
"You wear your own gown, let me wear it casually?"
Gao Fan had every reason to suspect that Qi Mengyu was deliberately manipulating himself, and even the driver on the side couldn't help laughing.
"Who's messing with you!"
Qi Mengyu glanced at him, briefly explained a few words to the driver, and then took Gao Fan to walk forward.
"What are you doing?"
Gao Fan's gaze stayed on Qi Mengyu's hand holding him.
"What for? The plot needs it, can you be a gentleman! β
Qi Mengyu held Gao Fan tightly and walked in.
The attendants standing on either side bowed respectfully and opened the glass door.
The magnificent scene inside immediately catches your eye.
A huge crystal ceiling lamp hangs in the middle, and the light shines through the crystal, dazzling.
Under the light is a small platform, with red silk as the background, and a microphone stands lonely in the middle.
Tables covered with white tablecloths are arranged in two orderly rows, filled with all kinds of pastries and snacks, and golden candlesticks glitter in the light.
Waiters with wine trays walk around and pour wine for guests.
Qi Mengyu was right, sure enough, it would be good to wear it casually, Gao Fan's nervous heart finally relaxed.
There were young and old, men and women. Some are dressed formally, some wear gold and silver, and some are like Gao Fan, so simple that they can't be more simple.
Judging from the appearance alone, it is not possible to judge a person's background.
People gather in pairs to discuss something, or wait for a glass of wine alone. Everyone's eyes seemed to be deliberately hiding their excitement and restlessness.
Gao Fan silently observed everything, and every subtlety fell into his eyes.
The whole banquet, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
"Dream Rain!"
A middle-aged man dressed in a Tang costume walked over with champagne in his hand, and the smile on his face gave people an approachable feeling.
"Uncle Su!"
Qi Mengyu responded crisply.
"Sue?"
Gao Fan thought to himself that this could not be Su Wanjie's father, and then turned his eyes to Su Binghai, who was greeting Qi Mengyu.
There are indeed some shadows of Su Wanjie that can be seen between the eyebrows.
"Who is this little friend?"
Su Binghai looked at Gao Fan beside Qi Mengyu, and the relationship between the two seemed to be very good. But it's a raw face, and I don't know what to call it for a while.
"Hello Uncle Su, my name is Gao Fan."
Gao Fan stretched out his hand to introduce himself.
"Uncle Su, this is my friend."
"There's a set in terms of treasure appreciation!"
Hearing Qi Mengyu say this, Su Binghai couldn't remember for a while when there was a family surnamed Gao in the treasure appreciation world, and he looked like he had extraordinary eyesight.
"Then we'll look forward to the performance of this Gao Xiaoyou!"
Although he didn't know who Gao Fan was, in Su Binghai's eyes, Gao Fan actually gave people an unfathomable feeling, so he didn't hesitate to praise himself.
"What do you mean by that?"
After a few words of greeting, Su Binghai went to greet the other people. Only then did Gao Fan express the doubts in his heart.
"There's a treasure fair here tonight. Originally, my brother came. β
"I begged him for a while before I could come for him."
"By the way, I will piggyback on you. Righteousness, right? β
Qi Mengyu raised his eyebrows proudly at Gao Fan.
"Don't look at how these people are dressed, but they are all characters with heads and faces in Linquan City."
"Some of the faces I haven't seen before, and they may even come from nearby cities."
Hearing Qi Mengyu's introduction, Gao Fan nodded thoughtfully. Since it is a treasure appreciation meeting, it also has a certain degree of honing of one's own ability.
Since it can attract so many big people to come, it must not be ordinary.
Gao Fan began to secretly look forward to it.
Just as he was thinking, the lights on the field suddenly dimmed, and a spotlight shone on the stage in the middle.
At some point, a table draped in a red cloth appeared.
The host stood in front of the microphone, pronounced the words clearly, and every sentence accurately drilled into everyone's ears.
"Thank you for being able to participate in this treasure appreciation meeting!"
"Today, our collection is provided by each family for everyone here to enjoy and taste! Exchange experience! β
The host is not procrastinating, nor does he have any polite words, he is straightforward.
Everyone fell silent and looked in one direction.
After the applause, the gown waitress carefully placed the first piece on the red table.
The spotlight is cast on it all at once, and against the dim lights of the surroundings, it looks very mysterious.
"The first piece is from Wang's jewelry in Linquan City. Heart of the Sky. β
With the introduction of the host, the waitress on the side should remove the black silk hidden above the heart of the sky under the expectant gaze of everyone.
It was a sparkling necklace.
The pendant is made of a diamond-shaped pale blue gemstone, and the sterling silver cord is set with tiny diamonds.
The materials are exquisite, the craftsmanship is exquisite, and it is amazing.
"Heart of the Sky, a 5 carat Paraiba tourmaline pendant, is produced in the Brazilian state of ParaΓba, with a VS grade of clarity."
"Jointly designed and created by the famous designer Wen Qiming and the master craftsman Yanagisawa Pu......"
The host introduced unhurriedly, and the audience was amazed.
Even Qi Mengyu couldn't help but favor it a little, but he didn't expect the first collection to be quite sufficient.
Gao Fan looked indifferent, and he didn't know what Wen Qiming and Liu Zepu were.
The moment the Heart of the Sky appeared, he already had the answer in his mind.
Although the whole necklace does look exquisite, except for the blue gemstone, the chain rope and the dozens of diamonds on it are of very average quality.
Even if there is a gimmick in the name of some master, the price of this necklace is only a million.
"Gao Fan, what do you think of this chain?"
Qi Mengyu saw that Gao Fan didn't react, and asked in a low voice.
"It's pretty good."
"If there's anyone who really likes it, it should be able to sell for a good price."
Gao Fan also responded in a low voice. Qi Mengyu nodded, the same as her.
After a few richly dressed middle-aged women admired it, the Heart of the Sky was withdrawn, and another piece of the collection was slowly presented.
"The second piece, from the Ancient Treasure Pavilion, is a bronze mirror with gold and silver wrong hunting patterns."
A quaint bronze mirror appeared in everyone's eyes with the introduction of the host.
The gold and silver ornaments behind the mirror continue to float under the light, and there is a very strong sense of the vicissitudes of time.
The ornaments depict the battles between brave warriors and ferocious beasts in a distant era, and the images are delicate and lifelike. The exquisite skills of the ancients are impressive.
Gao Fan's gaze wandered, although this bronze mirror is exquisite, but what is more noteworthy is that it is perfectly preserved. Gu Bao Pavilion, isn't it the last time I accompanied Su Wanjie there.
I didn't expect that the character was not very good, but the collection was well preserved.
After a few people praised it, the third collection appeared.
It was obviously much larger than the previous two, and was held by two attendants, one on the left and one on the right.
Gao Fan's eyes seemed to sweep inadvertently, and he shot out a fine light.
Through the black silk cloth, Gao Fan saw a bronze and gold Buddha statue.
Lowered eyes and smiling. It seems benevolent, but it has a sense of solemnity that makes people feel awe.
"The third piece, from Linquan Liuyun Group, bronze gilt Buddha statue."
The silk cloth was removed, and the host was about to continue the introduction.
There was a sudden exclamation from the audience, with a little anger in addition to shock.
"You got it!"
Gao Fan and Qi Mengyu glanced at each other, there was a good show to watch now.
This collection doesn't seem to be that simple.