originally wanted to take the opportunity to further communicate with Huo Long, but after the other party responded with a polite drink, he turned his face to look at everyone, which suddenly made Huang Jiani a little bored.

She turned her face to look at Miao Ruolan, and asked seemingly casually, "I wonder how Miss Miao and Brother Long met?" ”

"Oh, actually, we haven't known each other for long." Miao Ruolan didn't think much about it, the auction was about to start, and she was a little nervous.

This time I came to the auction for a painting.

When my grandfather was alive, he once said that when he traveled in Nanyang in his early years, he had a relationship with a painting.

It is a self-portrait of Tang Bohu, and there is another line of words at the end of the letter: "Standing cone Mo laughs at the poor and landless, and the thousands of miles of rivers and mountains are born". Due to lack of opportunity at that time, I missed the painting. Later, my grandfather often sighed and sighed, if I got this painting, I would die without regrets.

After spending a lot of time looking for the painting to no avail, and suddenly learning that there was this painting at this auction, how could Miao Ruolan not be happy?

Before she came to the auction, she had already made up her mind that she would definitely get the painting at auction.

In the future, every time I go to my grandfather's grave to pay respects, I will take the painting with me and display it in front of the grave. Grandpa will be very relieved to know underground.

Tang Bohu, a great genius of the Ming Dynasty, originally had a bright future, but unfortunately fell into the case of fraud in the imperial examination and became destitute. However, he is insulated from officialdom, but he has brought his Danqing talent into full play.

She couldn't help but open the auction manual again, and her eyes fell on Tang Bohu's self-portrait again:

Dressed in shabby clothes, but his eyes are full of strength, perseverance and struggle...

Miao Ruolan's demeanor did not escape Huang Jiani's eyes, the other party kept staring at her, and the subtle changes in the expression on her face were captured by Huang Jiani, seeing her eyes staring at an ancient painting on the manual for a long time, she suddenly understood: It turned out that Miao Ruolan participated in the auction for this painting.

"Miss Miao, what are you looking at? Can you show me? ”

Seeing Huang Jiani staring at the auction brochure in her hand, Miao Ruolan didn't think much about it, and handed it over casually, "Oh, Tang Bohu's self-portrait." ”

"This painting is lifelike, it turns out that Tang Bohu is very handsome." Huang Jiani's eyes were staring at the characters on the ancient paintings, but she was paying attention to Miao Ruolan's face, "If you get this painting, put it at home and see the handsome guys every day, it's also very good." ”

Then he added, "The most important thing is that it should be genuine and collectible." ”

Miao Ruolan was shocked, if the other party also wanted to get this self-portrait of Tang Bohu, things would be a little troublesome. The strength of the Huang family is well known in Beihai, and although the painting is very valuable, it is difficult for Huang Jiani to compete with it with her own strength.

"Hehe, it's just a painting." Miao Ruolan's face was calm, and she tested the other party, "Miss Huang participated in this auction, did she already have what she wanted?" ”

"People haven't figured it out yet."

Huang Jiani said this, but in her heart, she made up her mind. If Miao Ruolan wants this ancient painting, then even if she doesn't want this ancient painting, she will have to change her mind.

Who asked you to sit with Brother Long?

and so affectionate.

He also clinked glasses and drank Lafite.

Hmph, don't fight with me for anything, otherwise, you'll be ugly.

At this time, as the master of ceremonies presiding over the auction came to the stage, the originally chaotic auction hall instantly quieted down.

"Everyone, be quiet, and welcome to the auction organized by Jinbang Auction House in the Emperor Building. In this auction, all items are randomly selected by computer to determine the order of the auction. ”

"The computer random draw starts now... Well, the first item to be auctioned is a self-portrait of Tang Bohu, and I asked the master of ceremonies to present the painting. ”

As soon as the words fell, I saw a beautiful woman wearing a cheongsam walking out, holding the ancient painting in both hands, walked to the front desk, and hung it up. There is a large display screen next to it, which clearly displays the overall appearance of the painting into everyone's sight.

"This is Tang Bohu's self-portrait." After the master of ceremonies finished speaking, she retreated.

"It should be Tang Bohu's authentic handiwork, and Jinbang Auction House will not fool people with fakes."

"Rest assured, Jin Daya dealt with tomb robbers in his early years, and he was an absolute expert in identifying cultural relics."

"My old man likes Tang Bohu very much, and please don't rob me."

“……”

In the midst of everyone's discussions, the host spoke, "I announce that Tang Bohu's self-portrait is officially opened, with a starting price of 1 million yuan." Each price increase shall not be less than 100,000 yuan, and the auction will start now. ”

"1.1 million yuan."

"1.3 million yuan."

"1.5 million yuan."

"1.8 million yuan."

“……”

As everyone bided, Miao Ruolan couldn't bear it anymore and began to participate, "3 million yuan." ”

"3.2 million yuan."

However, when Miao Ruolan's bid ended, a triumphant voice immediately followed.

This person is Huang Jiani.

Miao Ruolan frowned, she didn't expect Huang Jiani to really grab it from her, but there was no way, at the auction, the one with the highest price would get it, so she could only continue to raise the price.

"3.5 million."

"4 million."

As soon as Miao Ruolan's voice fell, Huang Jiani followed closely. She took a sip of red wine, and glanced at Miao Ruolan with a smug face, "Miss Miao, people also like this self-portrait of Tang Bohu." So, I'm embarrassed. ”

"At the auction, the highest bidder wins."

Miao Ruolan said expressionlessly, and then she continued to raise the price, "4.5 million." ”

"5 million."

"5.2 million."

"5.5 million."

At this time, everyone in the auction hall had already discovered the competition between the two women, and for a while, all the people who participated in the bidding stopped and watched the two women bid.

In fact, Tang Bohu's self-portrait was not included in these people's auction plans, but because the item was the first to appear, it immediately stimulated these people's desire to bid.

"6 million." Miao Ruolan gritted her teeth.

This is her final bottom line. Although Tang Bohu's self-portrait was her grandfather's favorite during his lifetime, after all, she had limited financial resources, and in order to get an ancient painting, she could not put the company's family on board. After all, the decoration company has not been started for a few years, and the foundation is not thick enough.

"6.5 million."

Huang Jiani stared at Miao Ruolan's face with a smug expression, she had already made up her mind that she must not lose to the other party. What this girl has a fancy, no one wants to beat my idea.

At this moment, in Huang Jiani's eyes, Tang Bohu's self-portrait is no longer as simple as an ancient painting, it has more symbolic meaning.

Miao Ruolan stopped speaking, her face showed a look of loss, and her heart was full of guilt for her grandfather.

There was a moment of silence in the hall.

Huang Jiani raised her head and looked at Miao Ruolan like a proud little swan, fighting with this girl? There are no doors.

"Ten million."

However, just as the host dropped the gavel, Huo Long suddenly raised his hand.

"Huh?"

Huang Jiani and Miao Ruolan looked at him at the same time, but they didn't expect that at this juncture, "Long Long" ("Brother Long") would actually intervene.

"It turns out that Brother Long also likes this painting, since that's the case, then I won't fight." Huang Jiani gave up very happily.

Miao Ruolan didn't say anything, Huang Jiani's 6.5 million was already beyond her capacity, and it was even more unimaginable to increase the price on the basis of 10 million.

I just don't understand why "Longlong" suddenly raised the price to 10 million.

"10 million once!"

"10 million twice!"

"10 million three times!"

"Deal!"

After the host announced it according to the procedure, the hammer fell, and this self-portrait of Tang Bohu was photographed by Huo Long.

Everyone's eyes suddenly gathered, and Huo Long entered everyone's sight.

"Hey, isn't this the guy who made a big fuss at Huang Jiani and Xia Shuaishuai's engagement banquet the night before? How did he end up here? ”

In the crowd, someone had a frightened look on his face and moved backwards. The other party threw a bullet with his hand, and the bloody scene of Xia Shuaishuai being seriously injured is still in front of him, this is a dangerous guy, it is better to stay away from him.

"Look, Huang Jiani is sitting next to him." In the crowd, another person rolled his eyes and analyzed, "This matter is really strange, the only son of Xia Jiahou who hurt is against the powerful Xia Group, this person is already dead, but now he is sitting here as if nothing happened, not to mention, Xia Shuaishuai's fiancée is accompanying him." Among them, there must be a conspiracy. ”

"And that Miao Ruolan, she is a flower in Beihai who is clean and self-conscious, and she actually accompanies that guy. Damn, what's that guy's coming from? ”