I was exposed for adding my female boss to my group of female friends.

"What's the normal market price for one of these? I'd like to buy one," Lu Qingxuan said.

Chen Ya looked at her: "Why did you buy this?"

"I have difficulty falling asleep."

"I need to take melatonin if I have trouble falling asleep."

Lu Qingxuan looked annoyed: "I've already developed a resistance to the drug, otherwise why would I be asking this?"

“It’s available now, but there’s no market for it,” Chen Ya said. “However, if you want one, I’ll send you one later.”

Lu Qingxuan was slightly taken aback. She wanted to ask Chen Ya where he got the right to give things away so casually, but in the end she didn't ask.

Miao Aoxue pursed her lips, thinking to herself that Chen Ya was pretending again.

Behind him, Guo Menglin leaned forward and asked Miao Aoxue beside him, "Do you know that woman?"

Miao Aoxue said, "I know her, that's Lu Qingxuan from the Lu family."

“The Lu family.” Guo Menglin nodded, his eyes lingering on Lu Qingxuan, looking at her smooth, porcelain-like neck and the black hair at the back of her head.

He likes this one; it looks very spicy.

Miao Aoxue helped Guo Menglin up and said, "Uncle Guo, would you like this teacup?"

Guo Menglin said casually, "If the price is only a little over a million, I might make a move, but the best stuff is yet to come, so I need to save my firepower."

The price quickly rose, reaching 150 million, and the bidding remained fierce. Guo Menglin raised his paddle a few times before giving up. Zhou Youfu didn't raise his paddle even once.

The fierce bidding at the auction lasted a long time, and the celadon tea bowl finally sold for 208 million.

This pleased Chen Ya quite a bit.

This teacup was sold to the Queen for only tens of thousands of dollars, while the cost of the teacup itself, including labor costs, was only a few thousand dollars.

They've made a fortune.

"The next item is a white ivory folding fan with openwork rose design."

As soon as the host finished speaking, the lights in the crystal box came on, and another item appeared in the video.

"This folding fan is carved from pure ivory. When unfolded, you can see a rose, which represents England. As you can see, the skillful hands of the master craftsman have even carved the thorns that are wrapped around the flower to life."

"The Queen of Britain was very fond of this folding fan and carried it with her to many solemn occasions, such as the funeral of Prince Capet. It caused a great stir on British social media at the time, and few people knew that the folding fan came from China."

"Another point that needs to be emphasized is that the ivory used to make this folding fan was taken from the tusks of Yunnan elephants that died naturally, so the cost was extremely high. The starting bid is 320 million."

As soon as he finished speaking, many more people raised their placards.

There were slightly fewer people raising their paddles this time than for the teacup. After all, not everyone is willing to hold an ivory folding fan in their hand, and if you don't hold it in your hand, there's no point in buying a folding fan to take home.

Moreover, the starting price is a bit high.

Guo Menglin patted his thigh behind him and said, "What a pity, it's just a folding fan. I quite like ivory products. If it were a bracelet or dominoes, I could buy one to make a pair."

Ultimately, the folding fan sold for 401 million yuan, leaving Chen Ya feeling slightly disappointed.

The cost of this fan was much higher than that of the bowl. Although it sold for four million, the profit was actually not much.

Next, items such as a gold-thorned white porcelain fruit plate, a Chinese blue handbag, and pearl earrings were auctioned off, with the auctioneers' enthusiasm growing stronger with each item.

The girls sitting next to Chen Ya were increasingly surprised—this company really was something special.

In their minds, most of the daily necessities used by the Queen of Britain should be made in Britain or by European and American companies.

The reason why domestic companies' products can win her favor is probably due to their "exotic appeal" (to the Queen), or their good quality and low price.

The subsequent auction items were increasingly luxurious, even surpassing their competitors in their traditional areas.

For example, the "Golden Thorn Fruit Platter" is a fruit platter inlaid with gold, with the gold edges shaped like thorns, so you might get pricked if you're not careful.

According to the host, the reason for making it in this shape is that in the etiquette-conscious British court, this style of fruit platter helps younger members of the royal family to behave better.

For example, jewelry such as earrings and necklaces. Domestic products have always been associated with the impression of being "fakes". Jiang Lizhi's finished products are more exquisite in terms of both materials and craftsmanship than those that auctioneers have seen elsewhere.

"The next lot will be different from the previous ones."

The atmosphere changed immediately when the crystal box lit up, and the host's tone became slightly excited.

"Please look at this item, everyone. It is called the St. George Slaying the Dragon Jade Disc."

“We know that Britain has three saints. The saint who belongs to England is Saint George, a god of war. His status in foreign countries is equivalent to that of Guan Yu in our country.”

"His image is usually used in medals and oil paintings. This jade disc is carved with his image, using Chinese raw materials and the image of Britain. It can be said to be a very bold attempt."

"The significance of this jade disc far exceeds its value. After it was presented to the royal family as a National Day gift, the Queen of Britain cherished it and placed it in the very center of the reception hall."

"Later, it was presented to the British Royal Guard as an honor and displayed in the Guard's exhibition room for a period of time, attracting a large number of tourists from all over the world to take photos and discuss it."

"Later, the theft of this jade disc caused a stir in Britain, sparking a sustained discussion that lasted for several months."

"This incident indirectly promoted China's jade culture and brought jade into the Western world's view. After this incident, the price of Chinese jade products on the international market more than tripled."

"After going through several changes of hands, this jade disc returned to our consignment dealer, Jiang Lizhi. Therefore, it was brought to the auction stage this time along with the Queen's belongings."

"The St. George Dragon-Slaying Jade Disc, starting bid 3120 million!"

A murmur rippled through the room; this was the item with the highest starting price so far in the auction.

The previous items were affordable for ordinary individuals, but starting with this one, they are no longer available to ordinary players.

But this jade disc is indeed worth its value. Not only is it of excellent quality and exquisitely crafted, but the story behind it is also legendary.

Most importantly, for some jade merchants in China, it is practically like a father figure.

Jade prices have never been high abroad, but after the theft of the "St. George's Dragon-Slaying Jade Disc" years ago, not only was the Royal Guard criticized by the British from top to bottom, but the jade disc also became popular, and jade culture became popular as well.

Some overseas jade merchants took advantage of this opportunity and made a fortune. Some of them were extremely grateful to the jade disc and the thieves who stole it.

At the auction, many people raised their paddles, and even Guo Menglin seemed eager to try his luck.

After all, bringing this jade disc home is like bringing home the face of the British Royal Guard, which sounds very prestigious.

Xia You leaned against Chen Ya and asked softly, "Didn't you just say that only the handbag was a free gift? Isn't this a free gift too?"

After listening, Chen Ya chuckled.

Xia You seemed to realize something and asked, "Wait, it was stolen, how did it end up in your hands?"

Chen Ya smiled without saying a word.

Xia You was stunned for a long time before whispering, "How insidious."

She was shocked by the cunning of the adult world.

The St. George Dragon-Slaying Jade Disc was eventually sold for an exorbitant price. The buyer, half heartbroken and half delighted, bought the jade disc, only to be dumbfounded when the next item was auctioned.

"Now, we will finally reveal the mystery items for this auction, which consist of three pieces: the Queen's Pink Diamond Flower Brooch, the Queen's 12-Carat Pink Diamond Ring, and the ultimate prize: the Queen's Ruby Tiara."

"Let's start with the brooch. This brooch is the largest brooch in the Queen's collection, apart from the one she wore when she ascended the throne. It was also the brooch she wore at her last public appearance."

"As we all know, the Queen has a special love for brooches, and this brooch that accompanied her to the end may also have special meaning for her."

Starting bid: 1.15 million yuan.

The scene was shaken once again.

If the jade disc mentioned earlier was the entry point for high-end players, then starting with this brooch, it truly marks the end for ordinary players.

Upon seeing the three collectibles, especially the two pink diamond jewelry pieces that shimmered with light, Lu Qianzi grabbed Chen Ya's arm and screamed softly:

"I've never seen such a big diamond before!"

“And it’s a pink diamond,” Lu Qingxuan added.

She squinted at the stage. Even the most aloof woman would find it hard to contain herself in the face of jewelry of this caliber.

Having money is not enough to own such jewelry.

Lu Qianzi felt a little weak.

The previous items were too far removed from her life for her to feel anything, but when this brooch appeared, she felt as if she had fallen into a dream.

She truly realized just how outrageously high-end this auction was.

Looking at the brooch, Liu Ruying murmured, "What kind of person would buy such a piece of jewelry?"

“There are always people with more money. If I had money, I would want it too,” Lu Qingxuan said, gripping her arm tightly and biting her lip. “I dare not look anymore. If I look again, I will really want it.”

Lu Qianzi said absentmindedly, "I'm only experiencing the joys of being rich today. Enough said, I must work hard to make money!"

Liu Ruying reminded her, "These kinds of things are either something you're born with or you're not born with, and you'll never have them in your entire life."

"I know! But, if I try hard enough, I can buy some cheaper ones... that might be okay too! Waaah..." Lu Qianzi said, suddenly overcome with sadness.

“How could someone buy this kind of jewelry themselves? It must have been a gift from a man,” said Miao Aoxue, who was sitting behind her. “Didn’t you see? This auction is selling women’s items, but it’s all men who are bidding.”

Everyone turned around and looked, and it was indeed as she had said.

The people holding up the placards were mostly men; there were very few women on the field.

Guo Menglin counted on his fingers, stretched his shoulders, and said with a smile, "Little Miao, your Uncle Guo is about to make his move."

Miao Aoxue's eyes sparkled as she said, "If a girl were given such a brooch, she would definitely be willing to do anything for that man."

"But that's not what I want to buy. I'm just raising a sign randomly to wear them down. I'm eyeing the last one."

He was referring to the last ruby ​​tiara.

Although its origin is unknown, it is certainly extraordinary.

Guo Menglin doesn't act unless he's absolutely sure of winning; when he does, he aims for the best.

Ultimately, the brooch sold for nearly 3 million, and the ring sold for over 4 million.

At this point, there are only a handful of players left on the field, you could count them on one hand.

When the host began to introduce the ruby ​​tiara, everyone's eyes lit up with envy.

This gleaming crown, adorned with large rubies, is like a star fallen from the sky to earth.

"As is well known, Queen Victoria, known as the 'Grandmother of Europe,' possessed two top-tier crowns, both designed for her by her husband, Prince Albert: a sapphire crown and an emerald crown."

"And this ruby ​​crown is the Queen of Britain's own top-tier crown, one of her most precious collections."

"This treasure has a starting bid of 3.5 million. The bidding will begin now."

The host didn't give much of an introduction; he just gave a brief overview.

Because of the shimmering light dancing within the crystal box, no words are needed; just looking at it is enough to understand the preciousness of this crown.

Guo Menglin immediately raised his hand high.

The last item in the auction was priced higher, and the competition was even fiercer than for the first two.

Guo Menglin's face was flushed, his eyes were bloodshot, and he was breathing heavily.

Every time he raised his sign, it was a seven- or eight-figure sum—a fortune that an ordinary person might not be able to accumulate in a lifetime.

Therefore, this bidding process was also a fierce battle for him.

"6 million once! 6 million twice!..."

"We saw this gentleman raise his paddle again, 6.1 million? 6.5 million! 6.5 million once!"

"My God, this is insane! 6.6 million! That's an incredibly auspicious number! Anyone else want to bid? 6.6 million! Once! Twice! Three times! Sold!"

The host, his face flushed, finally brought down the gavel, and Guo Menglin slumped into his chair.

I got the crown, but the money spent on it really hurt.

But without a doubt, he made history, and when he leaves here, the media will report on it extensively.

Miao Aoxue was also excited. At this moment, her admiration for Guo Menglin was unparalleled.

"Uncle Guo, you're amazing! 6.6 million!"

Miao Aoxue's eyes gleamed with excitement, and she glanced sideways at Chen Ya in front of her.

She focused her attention on Chen Ya the whole time, but this guy really came here just to watch the show and didn't bid once.

Guo Menglin stood up and said, "Let's go see the crown that belongs to me."

Miao Aoxue also stood up, even looking somewhat impatient.

Being able to come into contact with something like this may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Xia You nudged Chen Ya with her elbow and whispered, "You said earlier that these weren't considered truly top-quality items? What exactly constitutes a truly top-quality item?"