The excessive offer sent mumbles racing through the auction hall. Everyone turned to look their way.
Upon seeing it was a beautiful woman who made the bid, their curiosity turned to well-meaning smiles and furtive glances.
“Clearly this beautiful young woman has a heart of gold. We humbly thank you for your charitable contribution. Ten thousand, going once.”
No one lifted their voice to contest the price.
“Ten thousand going twice.”
“Ten thousand… sold! The deal is concluded.”
He struck his gavel against its sound block, indicating the sale of their first item. Just as fast as it was brought on stage, Lan Jue’s new sculpture was carted off.
Xiuxiu allowed her arm to drop, when a young woman came to record the sale. The deal wouldn’t be complete until the end of the auction, but she needed to register her pledge now.
