Once the emcee had started introducing the objects that were to be held in the auction, everyone paid rapt attention. This was not because the objects were rare or precious but because this was everyone's chance to show off their wealth on the most prestigious items. As well as show off their wealth by boasting of the priceless items they had donated.
Ah Hai and Shi Ai sat on a round table which sat six other people. Ah Hai could feel the nervousness emanating from Shi Ai as well as the surreptitious glances of everyone who's at around them.