288: Chapter 288: Extracting Information 288: Chapter 288: Extracting Information Ji Feng glanced at Luo Shiqi beside him, initially surprised, then quickly replaced by a smile, and made a “please” gesture.
“Does anyone want to raise the price further, 40 million once.”
“40 million three times, sold.
Congratulations to Miss Luo for acquiring the Green Glaze Striped Bottle.” With the auctioneer’s final hammer, the attendants nearby quickly packed the Green Glaze Striped Bottle and brought it to Luo Shiqi, as the auction proceeded in an orderly fashion.
Two hours later, the auction finally ended, but the banquet was still going on.
In the center of the banquet hall, songs and dances resumed.
Ye Shikai, who had been bored for two hours, now had pressing matters at hand.
Ji Feng slowly stood up; he had won a total of three auction items at the event, but the one he favored most was the Green Glaze Striped Bottle, although he didn’t want to cause any trouble with Luo Shiqi over just a piece of porcelain.
Ji, please wait.” Just as Ji Feng was about to leave the venue, a voice rang in his ear.
Turning around, it was Luo Shiqi.
“Haha, Miss Luo, what can I do for you?” Ji Feng put on his trademark smile, although he kept a respectful distance from Luo Shiqi in his heart, still somewhat displeased, but his face remained cordial.
“I have something I would like to discuss with Mr.
Ji, if you are available.” Luo Shiqi said with a smile.
Ji Feng was somewhat surprised; even though he was the steward of the Ji Family, there were few in Yanjing that could get Luo Shiqi to smile and hold someone back voluntarily.
“Of course.” Ji Feng paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
“There’s a private room upstairs, Mr.
Ji, please.” Luo Shiqi said.
“Miss Luo, after you.”
In the private room, Luo Shiqi and Ji Feng sat opposite each other, with several bodyguards following behind them.
At this moment, Luo Shiqi gave a signal to the female bodyguard behind her, who quickly placed a beautifully wrapped box on the table.
Today, I bought this Green Glaze Striped Bottle and would like to gift it to you,” Luo Shiqi declared, pushing the box towards Ji Feng.
this isn’t really appropriate,” Ji Feng stuttered, surprised and somewhat delighted that Luo Shiqi would do such a thing, as the Green Glaze Striped Bottle was indeed a rare fine piece, and Ji Feng indeed cherished ancient porcelain.
Ji, please accept it with a smile.
In the future, if there’s anything Luo needs help with, I would still need Mr.
Ji’s support,” Luo Shiqi said with a smile.
When she saw a flash of greedy smile cross Ji Feng’s face, the corners of her mouth secretly lifted.
Thank you very much, Miss Luo.” Ji Feng waved his hand, and a bodyguard behind him quickly collected the box.
“I wonder, Miss Luo, what did you want to see me about?” As the saying goes, it’s hard to speak against someone who gives you gifts, so having received such a generous gift from Luo Shiqi, Ji Feng naturally needed to reciprocate well.
“The Ji Group is a well-known business conglomerate in Yanjing, and, naturally, I hope we can cooperate more,” said Luo Shiqi as a waiter poured them each a glass of red wine and she took a delicate sip.
“Haha, Miss Luo is also a prominent businesswoman in Yanjing.
There are many opportunities for our families to cooperate.” Ji Feng laughed.
So Luo Shiqi was seeking cooperation.
Although the Luo Group wasn’t as strong as the Ji Family, cooperation between the two was mutually beneficial, and Ji Feng certainly wouldn’t oppose that.
“I heard that Ji Family and Wu Family from Hong Kong are starting to collaborate.
Ji know about this?” Luo Shiqi shifted the topic suddenly, her gaze becoming sharp.
She keenly noticed that when the “Wu Family” was mentioned, a fleeting change came over Ji Feng’s face.
Yes, recently Wu Group has been seeking partners in Yanjing, and being the leading business in this industry, Ji Family naturally hopes to cooperate,” Ji Feng said, his eyes reflecting a hint of wariness; he thought Luo Shiqi wanted to involve herself in this matter.
“So, does Miss Luo also wish to have a share of the pie?” Ji Feng asked tentatively.
“Haha, of course not, just making conversation.
Who knows how far Ji Family and Wu Family collaborations have proceeded?” Luo Shiqi said with a charming smile, denying outright.
She naturally had no interest; she was simply trying to extract information about the Ji Family.
“Is that so?” Ji Feng visibly relaxed as he spoke, being in a high position yet always cautious about any adversaries, which enabled him to serve as the steward for Ji Family.
In his view, Luo Shiqi was like a tiger—one who, when starved, dared to bite into anyone’s flesh.
Ji thinks about this collaboration, if the negotiations with Wu Family succeed, you will have a major credit,” Luo Shiqi persisted indirectly, trying her best not to arouse Ji Feng’s suspicion about her real intentions.
“Of course, although I, Ji Feng, am modest, I am very proactive about this collaboration,” Ji Feng confidently stated, completely unaware that he had fallen into Luo Shiqi’s trap.
Ji have a very positive view of Wu Family?” Luo Shiqi continued, then raised her glass, “Here’s to you.”
“Very kind of you, Miss Luo,” Ji Feng replied, lifting his glass and draining the red wine in one gulp.
“Wu Family is one of the top three enterprises in Hong Kong, and my Ji Family is one of the four major families in Yanjing.
The collaboration between our families is indeed a match of equals.” Ji Feng, having drunk a few glasses and seeing no hostility from Luo Shiqi, began to relax a bit and spoke more freely.
But why hasn’t there been much buzz in Yanjing’s business circles recently?
Could it be that Wu Family has backed out?”
“This time Wu Family is seeking partners in Yanjing with great emphasis; they compare and choose amongst many options which is why they have not yet decided,” Ji Feng explained.
However, the representatives from Ji Family had already reached Hong Kong for negotiations—a fact that Ji Feng would not reveal to Luo Shiqi.
“Could there really be businesses in Yanjing daring to compete with Ji Family?” Luo Shiqi feigned a look of disbelief, asking curiously.
“Well…” Ji Feng hesitated, a fleeting change crossed his face as he looked down at his watch.
“Oh, Miss Luo, I just remembered there’s an urgent matter I need to attend to, I must leave first, my apologies,” Ji Feng suddenly said loudly, then quickly got up to take his leave.
Ji, please go ahead, take care,” Luo Shiqi didn’t stop him and stood up to see him off.
“Okay, Miss Luo, please stay, we shall catch up another day,” Ji Feng said apologetically.
“Alright then, take care Mr.
After Ji Feng and his party left Zhu Xi Hotel, Luo Shiqi finally relaxed, walked to a screen, and lightly knocked.
“Everyone’s gone, come out now.”