Before the auction began, Meng Linyuan courteously addressed the gathering, expressing his gratitude for everyone's support and assured that the stones from the Meng family are absolutely worth bidding for, promising that none would incur a loss.
The attendees waiting to bid humbly offered compliments, showered praises, especially Ma Zhou and his companion, nearly extolling Meng to the heavens.
Meng Linyuan basked in the praise and then announced the start of the auction.
Yu Jingrong watched them with an icy gaze. He seemed amused, reflecting on how the more jubilant the spectacle, the more entertaining the outcome would be.
The first batch of items was placed on stage and the crowd quieted down. Everyone focused intently on the stage, hoping to find the best stone that would yield the best green jade.
Upon the presenter's arrival on stage, two staff members brought forward two raw jade stones, each about twenty centimeters, both stones were of a darker tone.
