In the morning, Xiao Yao hadn't seen Da Youning, but around seven o'clock, Da Youning called her, saying he was on his way back to Capital City. Xiao Yao guessed that it must have been a recurrence of his grandfather's illness that made him rush back so abruptly. If his grandfather's condition was indeed severe, Xiao Yao thought she might need to check on Da Youning's grandfather, especially since Da Youning was now both her friend and business partner. After some consideration, she decided to ask about the situation again in the afternoon.
The Baoli auction was scheduled to start at 10:30 AM.
Xiao Yao arrived at the entrance of Baoli Auction Company at ten o'clock.
However, at the company's entrance, she saw her master, Qi Wanhai, with two elderly men of his age, accompanied by a young man and woman, both in their twenties.
From a distance, Qi Wanhai saw his apprentice approaching and hurriedly waved her over, "Girl, come here!"
