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Lu Chengyu followed closely behind, his tone somewhat arrogant: "Fifteen million."

Zhao Manqi, holding back her anger, immediately raised the price by ten million: "Twenty-five million."

The price on the field rose alternately, breaking through 40 million in just a few minutes. Gu Jingchen raised his paddle again: "48 million."

His tone was filled with an unwavering determination—this plum vase was the core treasure that the Gu family planned to collect, and he had already prepared the funds.

All eyes were on Jiang Wenxi, wondering if she would make a move.

Jiang Wenxi slowly raised her eyes, her gaze sweeping over the plum vase, then raised the plaque, her voice clear and melodious: "Sixty million."

The room erupted in uproar. The price far exceeded expectations, and even Mr. Zhou looked surprised.

Gu Jingchen frowned, stood up and looked at Jiang Wenxi: "Miss Jiang, sixty million already far exceeds the actual value of the auctioned item, why be so insistent?"

Jiang Wenxi glanced back calmly, her tone composed yet domineering: "Treasures find their connoisseur, and the highest bidder wins. Besides, this money will be used for the restoration of historical sites, so spending a little more is no problem."

She paused, then added, "Furthermore, since I've made an offer, I have every reason to be confident."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Yan stepped forward, opened the sandalwood box, and a Qing Dynasty enamel snuff bottle lay quietly on a brocade cushion. The Qianlong imperial seal on the bottom was clearly visible, the glaze was full, and the pattern was exquisite.

Mr. Zhou hurried forward to examine it, his voice trembling with excitement: "This is a cloisonné snuff bottle made for the Qianlong court. Fewer than five pieces exist in the world, and one in such excellent condition is the only one of its kind! It's worth at least sixty million!"

The entire place was deathly silent for a moment, then erupted into an even bigger commotion.

The way everyone looked at Jiang Wenxi completely changed—casually producing a priceless treasure worth fifty million to show off her wealth was a level of financial power that no other family in the capital could match. Zhao Manqi's face turned deathly pale, and she completely lost the courage to provoke him.

Lu Chengyu gave a wry smile and put down the number plate in his hand.

Gu Jingchen remained silent for a long time before slowly sitting down, his eyes filled with resentment and helplessness.

In the end, Jiang Wenxi won the bid for the Yuan Dynasty blue and white plum vase for 60 million yuan. The moment the auctioneer brought down the gavel, the whole room burst into applause, which was both amazed and awe-inspiring.

As the auction drew to a close, Tang Yin's "Mountain Window with Elegant Offerings" came on the scene. This painting and calligraphy was in excellent condition, with elegant brushstrokes. It was one of Tang Yin's masterpieces from his middle age, and the starting price was eight million.

Several seasoned collectors took turns bidding, and the price quickly rose to 32 million.

Jiang Wenxi raised her paddle again: "Fifty million." No one dared to bid again, and the painting and calligraphy were successfully acquired by her.

At this point, Jiang Wenxi had already acquired three core treasures, firmly holding the top spot in the auction, her domineering presence stunning the entire audience.

Just as the auctioneer announced the auction was about to end and was about to announce the total amount of charitable donations, Jiang Wenxi suddenly raised her hand and gestured, her voice clear yet penetrating the entire room: "Wait a moment."

She stood up and walked slowly to the front of the stage, with Jiang Yan following closely behind, handing her a briefcase.

Jiang Wenxi opened her briefcase, took out a pre-prepared donation agreement, and handed it to the president of the Cultural Promotion Association. She said solemnly, "In addition to the proceeds from the auction, I will personally donate an additional 1 billion yuan to charity, specifically for the repair of ancient buildings and the protection of cultural relics in remote areas. My assistant, Jiang Yan, will handle the subsequent payments to ensure that every penny is used effectively."

These words struck like a thunderbolt, leaving everyone stunned. The additional donation of one billion far exceeded the total transaction amount of the auction. Such a gesture was not only a display of financial power, but also a crushing display of strategic vision.

The president of the Cultural Promotion Association accepted the agreement with both hands, so excited he was almost incoherent: "Ms. Jiang... your act of kindness is truly immeasurable! We will definitely disclose how the funds will be used and accept supervision from the entire society!"

Mr. Zhou stepped forward and bowed deeply to Jiang Wenxi: "Miss Jiang possesses both a top-notch eye for antiques and such a deep sense of patriotism. I admire you greatly!"

Thunderous applause erupted in the room, more enthusiastic than any previous transaction.

Su Zhenbang stroked his beard, his eyes full of admiration: "This woman is not only incredibly capable, but she also knows how to seize opportunities. This charitable act has not only earned her a good reputation but also solidified her position. She's truly remarkable!"

Lin Zhenhong nodded repeatedly: "Ten billion, donated just like that, no one in Kyoto can match this courage, we must do our best to befriend them in the future."

Gu Jingchen stared at Jiang Wenxi's retreating figure, his eyes filled with complex emotions—resentment, awe, and a hint of inquiry—just how many more cards did this woman have up her sleeve? Zhao Manqi, meanwhile, kept her head down, her face alternating between pale and flushed. Her previous arrogance had vanished, leaving only a deep sense of defeat.

If they knew that Jiang Wenxi would casually give away a company worth billions, I wonder what kind of scene that would unfold.

Jiang Wenxi stood on the stage, her expression calm, showing no pride in the face of the audience's amazement and praise.

She raised her hand to signal the applause to stop, and said calmly, "I only did what little I could; it's hardly a meritorious deed."

Her words were neither humble nor arrogant, demonstrating both her composure and her ability to connect with others, earning her more respect from those who were initially wary of her.

After the auction, Mr. Zhou stepped forward first, his attitude almost humble: "Miss Jiang, I would like to compile my life's experience in appraising treasures into a book and present it to you, hoping that we can exchange and discuss more in the future."

He had long been impressed by Jiang Wenxi's vision and perspective, and only wanted to take the opportunity to curry favor with her.

Gu Jingchen stepped forward, his tone frank: "Miss Jiang possesses both ability and passion. I was presumptuous earlier. In the future, if there are any matters related to antiques, I hope Miss Jiang will not hesitate to offer her guidance. The Gu family is willing to do its utmost to assist you."

Su Zhenbang and his wife Lin Zhenhong quickly stepped forward and warmly invited Jiang Wenxi to a private banquet hosted by several prominent families next week: "Miss Jiang, next week our families will be hosting a private banquet at Xishan Villa. All the guests are people in the Kyoto circle who understand antiques and love culture. We sincerely hope that Miss Jiang will grace us with her presence and allow us to extend our hospitality."

The invitation at this moment no longer carries the probing intent of yesterday; it is now purely an attempt to curry favor and make friends.

Jiang Wenxi responded calmly and appropriately: "Thank you all for your kindness. I will attend the private banquet on time. I appreciate Mr. Zhou's thoughtfulness, but we can discuss the exchange at another time."

Farewell, everyone!

She neither rejected nor deliberately tried to get close, always maintaining the proper decorum of someone in a superior position.

The setting sun streamed through the French windows, casting its light on her red dress. The golden phoenix pattern shimmered brilliantly, mirroring her radiance at that moment—dazzling and unmatched.

As she left, Zhao Manqi was glared at by the Zhao family patriarch. She could only bite the bullet and step forward to apologize to Jiang Wenxi in a low voice: "Miss Jiang, I was ignorant and offended you before. Please forgive me."

Jiang Wenxi glanced at her indifferently and said calmly, "It's alright, but you need to be more careful in your actions in the future."

A single sentence carried an invisible pressure, causing Zhao Manqi to stiffen and quickly bow and retreat.