Chapter 165: Her future can be foreseen

At first, all that was filmed were jewelry pieces designed by international designers, this sort, roughly only thirty-odd items.

As for those jewelry, few of the people present were interested; most were filmed for the female companions they brought along.

Xiao Ming said to the few girls: "You three, if you like any jewelry, just buy it directly, don't worry about the price."

Afterwards, Xiao Ming glanced at Xiao Yunzhe, said nothing, and shifted his gaze away.

Seeing this, the few girls all laughed; Xiao Yunzhe continued to be treated differently by his father, but looking at his demeanor, he grew increasingly calm, it seemed he had already accepted the fact that he was not favored.

"Dad, these auction items are all expensive; you still need to save money to bring back Wuxingguo's treasures, we don't need them," the few girls said softly to Xiao Ming.

Xiao Ming waved his hand nonchalantly: "Don't worry about the treasures; if you like something, just buy it. After all, I, your father, have nothing else but plenty of money."

The few kids were made to laugh.

"Dad, this auction of those few treasures is not just about which family gets them; it also concerns the prestige of Wuxingguo," Xiao Yunzhe interjected.

However, he was just chatting with Xiao Ming; he still absolutely trusted Xiao Ming's ability. If Xiao Ming couldn't secure them, then the others of Wuxingguo need not even be mentioned.

"In a while there will also be some pottery and such; Jing Shu, see if you like anything. I've already prepared the new wedding home for the two of you; later we can put some antiques in there for taste," Xiao Ming said to his daughter-in-law.

"Dad, seeing how good you are to Jing Shu makes me jealous; they three are your biological children, while I'm just an accident," Xiao Yunzhe muttered sourly, though inside he was actually very happy.

Geng Jing Shu is sensible, Xiao Ming also likes her very much; the family is happy, what a fine situation.

"Dad, you, you said..." Geng Jing Shu exclaimed, covering her mouth with her hand, unable to speak for a while.

Before, she had secretly thought that since the last time both sets of parents met, although the Xiao family treated her extremely well, they had never again mentioned marriage.

But unexpectedly, Xiao Ming had actually kept their lifelong matter in mind, and silently prepared everything for them; so surprised, Geng Jing Shu's heart was full of emotion.

Marriage is like a woman's second rebirth; even though she hasn't married yet, she can already foresee her future.

At this moment, her heart was filled with happiness.

"Dad, thank you!" After coming to her senses from the surprise, Geng Jing Shu sincerely thanked Xiao Ming.

"Dad, you're really generous," Xiao Yunzhe said carelessly.

Although his father usually treats him differently, that's just part of life's fun; when it comes to important matters, his father's attitude toward him is completely unambiguous.

Faced with his father's kindness, he also accepted it without any hesitation.

We're all family, so there's no need to stand on ceremony; otherwise, splitting into 'yours' and 'mine' would make individualism too strong, and we'd lose the family's happiness.

But in his heart, he felt grateful for everything his father gave; he also secretly resolved to work hard to achieve something, to become a person like his father, to properly safeguard the industry his father built, and in the future to do his utmost to protect the family and be filial to his father.

After the auction began, various kinds of jewelry were presented, with occasional pottery mixed in.

During this, Xiao Ming had Xiao Yunzhe buy a set of jewelry for each of the three girls.

When the auction proceeded halfway, an extremely exquisite vase was put up for auction; Xiao Ming took a liking to it at first glance. He looked at the few kids, seeing they also liked the vase immensely, he decisively made a move.

That vase, the starting bid was three hundred thousand, quickly rising to one million. Seeing few bidders left, Xiao Ming nodded at Xiao Yuchun; the little girl immediately understood and raised her paddle: "One hundred twenty thousand."

"One hundred twenty thousand, this lady from Wuxingguo bid one hundred twenty thousand; any higher bids?"

At this moment, everyone in the auction hall turned their gaze toward Xiao Ming.

Those who knew him, seeing his calm expression, thinking of the upcoming auction of those few treasures, secretly felt a sense of crisis.

And those from Wuxingguo, seeing Xiao Ming's daughter place a bid, sensibly refrained from raising further; these items were secondary, since Xiao Ming, this big shot, had taken a liking to them, they had to give him this face, after all, the final few treasures might still need to rely on Xiao Ming.

Seeing the attitude of those from Wuxingguo toward Xiao Ming, those with insight couldn't help but admire his prowess in their hearts.

After all, if he weren't sufficiently formidable, he wouldn't have such face.

At this moment, only Xiao Yuchun and another foreign man were bidding.

The vase's price quickly rose to two million.

Seeing this, Xiao Yuchun gave Xiao Ming a questioning look, asking whether he wanted to continue bidding.

Xiao Ming turned his head to glance at the foreigner who had been bidding against Xiao Yuchun.

It turned out to be a Jewish person.

"Heh, another Jewish person?"

Xiao Ming simply didn't take him seriously.

Xiao Ming leaned slightly closer to Xiao Yuchun and whispered: "Two million eight hundred thousand."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuchun immediately raised her paddle and shouted: "Two million eight hundred thousand."

As soon as Xiao Yuchun's words left her mouth, the hall erupted in an uproar; before the commotion died down, the Jewish person quickly matched the price: "Three million."

At this point, Xiao Ming's assistant said to him: "General Manager Xiao, this Jewish person is one of those who previously wanted to buy your shares in AT Group; he withdrew in time, suffering no loss, but his cousin was too obstinate and went bankrupt."

Xiao Ming, being so astute, upon hearing this understood: it was actually to seek justice for his cousin; too bad, Xiao Ming is no soft persimmon.

"Continue, three hundred sixty," Xiao Ming said to his daughter.

As soon as Xiao Yuchun's bid was announced, the Jewish person immediately raised the price: "Three hundred eighty."

"Continue," Xiao Ming again said to his daughter: "Speed up."

Xiao Yuchun instantly understood her father's intention; after the opponent called out a price, she immediately followed suit, giving him no chance to react.

Not long after, it rose to five million.

Finally, when the Jewish person shouted seven million, Xiao Ming only then had his daughter stop.

Having won the competition, the Jewish person was extremely pleased.

Afterwards, a calligraphy painting was auctioned; Xiao Ming said to his son: "Yunzhe, this time it's your turn."