My Ares Son-in-Law

Murong Wan knew that Xiao Chen was hiding too many secrets, and these secrets could have a significant impact on the Murong family, so she had to unveil Xiao Chen's mystery as soon as possible.

On the other side, when Xiao Chen hurried back to the auction hall, he found that the auction had already started long ago.

The hall was softly lit, the light like a golden veil gently falling on everyone, creating a warm and mysterious atmosphere.

The crowd was quiet, everyone focused intently on the auction stage. Only the auctioneer's clear and powerful bids echoed in the hall, the sound like a war drum, striking the heartstrings of everyone present.

His eyes were sharp as he quickly scanned the entire hall.

Soon, he spotted Zhou Keying and Qin Lingling near the front. They stood out like two dazzling pearls in the crowd.

There was an empty seat left next to them, as if that seat was specially waiting for Xiao Chen's arrival.

Xiao Chen walked over silently, his steps as light as a cat's, without making a sound.

He plopped down on the floor, the movement natural and casual.

Zhou Keying sensed the movement beside her, she turned her head slightly, her beautiful eyes filled with a hint of surprise and teasing, as if to say, "Why are you only arriving now?"

She lowered her voice and chuckled, "Oh, our Master Xiao is back?"

"So, did you get the qualifications sorted out?"

Her voice carried a hint of doubt and disbelief, clearly indicating that she did not believe Xiao Chen could obtain the auction qualification in such a short time.

After all, this auction qualification is not easy to obtain; many people have gone to great lengths for it, only to return empty-handed in the end.

Xiao Chen nodded slightly, his movements unhurried and his tone as calm as if he were stating something as mundane as the weather being nice today: "Yes, Murong Wan personally granted me the qualification."

His tone was calm and composed, as if it were nothing more than a trivial matter.

"puff--!"

Qin Lingling, who was just picking up her wine glass and taking a small sip, intending to calm her nerves with the mellow wine, widened her eyes instantly upon hearing this. Unable to hold back, she spit out the wine in her mouth in a moment of embarrassment.

The wine traced a small arc through the air.

Fortunately, she reacted quickly and turned her head in time, preventing the spray from hitting the person in front of her.

Even so, she was choked and coughed repeatedly. Her originally fair face turned bright red, like a ripe apple, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Zhou Keying glared at Xiao Chen with annoyance, her eyes full of reproach, as if blaming him for talking nonsense.

She quickly pulled out a tissue and handed it to Qin Lingling with gentle yet urgent movements. While gently patting her back to try to soothe her cough, she lowered her voice and said to Xiao Chen with a hint of teasing and suspicion, "It's only been a short while, but your ability to brag without thinking has certainly improved!"

"You think you can even see Murong Wan?"

"Who is Murong Wan? She is a powerful figure in the business and social circles. It is extremely difficult to even see her normally."

"Look, even Lingling is scared by you!" Xiao Chen's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile, a smile that carried a hint of mystery and confidence, and he did not intend to explain further.

He turned his gaze directly to the auction stage in front of him, as if the stage possessed an endless attraction that could make him forget everything around him.

At this moment, an authentic work, supposedly by a master landscape painter from the Ming Dynasty, is being auctioned on stage.

The painting was carefully framed in an antique frame, and the landscape in the painting was so lifelike that it seemed to transport people into a tranquil and timeless world.

The bidding was fierce, with the wealthy people in the audience raising their paddles, their eyes revealing their desire and obsession with the painting.

The price has skyrocketed, reaching over 50 million.

Ultimately, it was acquired by a middle-aged tycoon with a refined and scholarly demeanor and wearing gold-rimmed glasses.

The middle-aged tycoon stood up, a smug smile on his face, and nodded slightly to the people around him, as if showing off his victory.

The auctioneer gently struck the gavel, the crisp sound echoing through the hall, as if announcing the end of this fierce bidding war.

After a short break, the auctioneer's expression became more solemn, his eyes gleaming as he announced the next item: "Distinguished guests, what follows is the final item of the first round, and a special item for tonight: the 'Bracelet of Oath'."

His voice was loud and clear, as if it had a magical power, instantly attracting the attention of everyone in the room.

Everyone craned their necks, staring curiously at the auction stage, eager to catch a glimpse of the "Bracelet of Vows".

As the auctioneer's calm and magnetic voice faded, a graceful model in an exquisite cheongsam walked slowly onto the stage, carrying a tray covered in black velvet.

The black velvet, like a deep night sky, set off a bracelet lying quietly in the center of the tray.

This bracelet is meticulously crafted from imperial green jadeite. Its rich and pure green color seems to be formed from the most precious pigments in nature, exuding a noble and mysterious aura.

Its shape resembles a coiled green dragon, with a winding and twisting body and delicate and lifelike scales, as if it will take off and soar into the sky at any moment.

Under the light, the bracelet reflected a dazzling yet slightly melancholic glow, like a shooting star twinkling in the night sky, breathtakingly beautiful and captivating.

However, upon closer inspection, it seems to be missing something, like an unfinished painting, appearing somewhat incomplete, which evokes a sense of regret.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this 'Bracelet of Oath' is rumored to be a precious gift specially commissioned by Jiang Meng, the wife of the former God of War, a great entrepreneur who has made outstanding achievements in the business world of the Dragon Kingdom, and a top master craftsman to give to a young entrepreneur in our western region..."

The auctioneer's voice carried a perfect balance of regret and respect, its intonation rising and falling as if telling an ancient and moving legend, echoing in the silent hall.

Each word struck like a heavy hammer, drawing everyone's attention to the bracelet.

"This item has had a tragic fate. It disappeared unexpectedly a few years ago, as if it had vanished from the face of the earth, causing countless people to feel sorry for it."

"This treasure last appeared at a private auction in Paris, France, a year ago. Its appearance caused a huge sensation, with numerous collectors going crazy for it, demonstrating its immense value!" (End of Chapter)