Zuzi’s wide robe and long sleeves hid her waist.
Her arms were also concealed within the sleeves, presenting an exceptionally plain and conservative white dress, with an air of such dignified grace that it commanded awe and respect.
However, the moment she lightly raised her fair hand, revealing a section of her lotus-like arm, the entire person became instantly lively. The elegant swirls of her garment outlined her exquisite figure, making everyone feel a rush of warmth!
— Truly, she was of ice skin and jade bones, beyond compare.
This sight left the bodyguards and guests at the door all stunned.
What county town girl? This was clearly a Fairy descending to the mortal world, wasn’t it?
Seeing the bodyguards standing there dumbfounded, Zuzi wasn’t angry. With a slight curl of her red lips and a gentle smile, she asked, "What, do I still need something more to let me enter?"
In her tender white palm lay a deep green, lustrous Jade Pendant with a rich ancient charm.
Even the most inexperienced passerby would instantly recognize it as an invaluable treasure.
Bao Gucheng’s family heirloom Jade Pendant, of course, wouldn’t be inferior.
The bodyguard suddenly jolted to attention, shifting from his previous indifference to an exceedingly respectful enthusiasm: "Dear guest, please wait a moment. I’ll have the general manager personally welcome you!"
A county town girl warranted the personal reception from the manager of Di Ge?
Chu Qiaoen was in disbelief.
Even Gu Shiyin felt a bit embarrassed. Just moments ago, she had claimed that without an Invitation Card, entry was impossible. Yet in the blink of an eye, this young girl had the general manager personally coming out to greet her, which was indeed a bit... embarrassing.
She couldn’t help but turn back, giving Zuzi another look over.
With this one glance, even someone who had seen much of the world like her was amazed for a moment.
But she didn’t have time to marvel at Zuzi’s grace and beauty, as she was entirely taken aback by the Jade Pendant in Zuzi’s hand.
This Jade Pendant... looked so familiar!
Why did it seem like...
Before Gu Shiyin could get a clearer look, Zuzi had already retracted her hand, tucking it back into her wide robe.
Chu Qiaoen, indignant, questioned the bodyguard, "What is the meaning of this? Wasn’t it agreed everyone needs an Invitation Card to enter? How can this county town girl get in with just a broken piece of jade?"
She had mingled in the celebrity circles of the Imperial City for many years, knew even the bodyguards at Di Ge, and had never heard of any special pass for entry.
This wasn’t some romance novel where the male lead gives her a black card or a diamond card — this was reality, wake up!
The bodyguard hadn’t yet answered.
The general manager of Di Ge, Qiu Manguan, jogged over, looking at Zuzi with eyes full of respect and the special shrewdness of a businessman looking to curry favor:
"Dear distinguished guest, please come with me. With such high-quality Beautiful Jade, let’s discuss the starting price properly in the VIP room. Our Di Ge is the most professional in auctions nationwide and even globally. Entrusting it to us is absolutely the right choice; we can negotiate the commission fees. Please, please, please..."
Chu Qiaoen’s questioning got stuck in her throat, silenced completely.
Zuzi wasn’t there to buy; she was there to sell.
Those in the know understand that in the marketplace, the seller is the true boss!
Deciding whether to sell the treasure, at what starting price, and under what conditions, the seller holds significant power.
And the auction venue never worries about customers; what troubles them most is acquiring top-notch merchandise.
The auction theme for today was Beautiful Jade Spiritual Medicine. If an additional captivating auction item could draw in customers, the auction house might as well beg the seller to entrust the items, revering the seller as an Ancestor to be worshipped.
In possession of such a rare Beautiful Jade, Zuzi was exactly the deserving Ancestor to be revered.
Chu Qiaoen blushed as if slapped, her cheeks stinging, as she watched Zuzi, garment flowing, steps light, personally welcomed inside by the general manager.
And she was ushered into the highly exclusive VIP1 room!