39: Chapter 39: The Auction Scene 39: Chapter 39: The Auction Scene Jiang Feng led his team to search the entire island for Jiang You but found no trace of her.
Puzzled, Jiang Feng muttered, “It’s strange, she’s definitely on the island, so how can we not find her?”
One of the bodyguards said, “Assistant Jiang, there’s still one place we haven’t searched.”
At this point, the auction was already halfway through.
The aunt and nephew duo had been waiting for the item so long they were nearly dozing off.
“Auntie, how come it’s still not up yet?” Su Yimo asked, yawning.
Just then, Jiang You’s phone vibrated.
She took it out and glanced at it.
“Oh no, it’s over, baby, your mommy is calling.” Jiang You’s heart immediately panicked.
Baby, should I answer?” she asked.
Despite being older than Su Yimo, sometimes Jiang You still sought her nephew’s advice.
Su Yimo was also a bit panicked; he didn’t know, “Auntie, will mommy not come back to Pear Garden Pavilion tonight?”
Jiang You was confused, “Logically, she shouldn’t.
Tonight, my sister-in-law should be returning to Moon Gift Villa.”
At this very moment, at Pear Garden Pavilion.
Su He, along with Su Heng, had gone to their uncle’s place to pick up some luggage and had dinner there; by the time they returned, it was already eight o’clock.
But when she opened the door, it was pitch dark inside.
Clearly, they had not returned.
She frowned and gestured for Su Heng to come in first.
After that, she walked to the balcony and dialed a number.
However, the call went unanswered.
“What are these two up to?” she muttered.
She hung up and dialed another number.
Then, she opened a location-tracking app on her phone.
Her frown deepened even more as the location had disappeared.
After Su Heng came in, he looked around and quickly noticed an issue.
There were a lot of children’s clothes here.
“Sister, why are there so many little kid’s clothes in your place?” Su Heng was full of questions.
It’s not like they went to the wrong place, the door was open after all.
At Chilan Island, in the midst of the auction.
The auctioneer on stage said with an impassioned tone, “Ladies and gentlemen, the next item up for bidding is…”
The auctioneer pointed at the screen and said, “This Jade Bangle is one of a kind in the world, handcrafted by the renowned intangible cultural heritage master, Master Lu Qing.”
The audience was surprised.
This Jade Bangle was made using the traditional intangible heritage burnt-blue craft, created through a process that involves grinding, engraving, hollowing, welding, and filigree, resulting in a unique pattern that was then blue-dotted and burnt-blue, ultimately transforming into a fine piece of art.
Its color was elegant and bright, full of texture, coveted by many aristocratic families’ ladies and daughters.
This bangle was the most special piece by Master Lu Qing, unique in both its material and pattern, with not another identical piece in the world.
Many noble ladies coveted it, but Master Lu Qing had previously said that it was custom-made for an old friend and was not for sale.
The Jade Bangle had been missing for decades, and its reappearance now truly shocked everyone.
At this moment, in a relatively dim corner, the eyes of the aunt and nephew duo shone with a hint of “Persistence pays off.”
“Auntie, Auntie, mommy’s Jade Bangle is up for auction,” Su Yimo said excitedly, patting Jiang You’s hand.
In a low voice, Jiang You asked, “Baby, are you sure this Jade Bangle is your mommy’s?
She wanted to be sure once again.
Su Yimo nodded his head and said in a babyish voice, “Yes, it’s definitely it.”
Jiang You nodded, “Okay, we’ll bid for it in a moment.”
The two of them were instantly enthusiastic.
“The bidding for this Jade Bangle starts at three million, with no incremental bidding; the highest bidder takes it!” the auctioneer shouted.