【Quick Wear】I always go to the wrong plot

Zhao Xi thought that the clothes Jiang Shuliu bought for her would be kept in the bottom of the box forever, but she didn't expect that they would be used so soon.

"Should I still wear this kind of clothes?" Zhao Xi asked doubtfully while standing in front of the closet.

The reason was that Jiang Shuliu was going to attend an auction, and Jiang Shuliu wanted Zhao Xi to attend with her in a formal dress.

Jiang Shuliu was holding a yellowed book in one hand and reading it. Zhao Xi took a glance and saw the title of the book was "Appreciation of Antiques".

"What does it matter? They all have companions, and Xichun will go to accompany me." Jiang Shuliu's casual words did not have a trace of credibility.

Zhao Xi grumbled, "The eldest lady always teases me."

However, Zhao Xi had also participated in such gatherings. Although the times were different, what Jiang Shuliu said was right. Generally, men would have female companions by their side.

Zhao Xi would not feel at ease if Jiang Shuliu, a woman, was left standing in a situation surrounded by wolves and tigers.

However, will there be any major plot in this auction?

Zhao Xi glanced at the plot value and found it had risen to twenty-five points. It seemed that the male and female protagonists were working hard in secret where she couldn't see!

"Okay, I'll go." Zhao Xi said as he took out his clothes.

The auction was held in a red drum tower.

It is said that this historical building has existed since the Ming Dynasty. It is owned by the largest auction house in Beijing today: Jinghe.

The auction was held in the evening. Because of its huge scale, almost all the wealthy circles in Beijing were invited. So while sitting in the car, Zhao Xi watched the traffic outside like a dragon.

She looked at the different faces and turned back to ask Jiang Shuliu what he was going to do.

The Drum Tower covers an area one-fourth the size of a football field. Red lanterns are hung on every corner of the eaves. The sign flickers at dusk, shining on the profile of Jiang Shuliu who is leaning against the window in deep thought with the texture of light and shadow like an old movie.

This time, Jiang Shuliu wore a black long-tail fishtail skirt that reached her ankles and a white shirt with a standing flower knot. The shirt looked simple but had many details, whether it was the pleats on the chest or the tightening of the cuffs, all created a sense of elite for Jiang Shuliu's entire outfit.

The most ingenious thing is the double-stacked pearl necklace on Jiang Shuliu's neckline. It is produced by the finest deep-sea clams, and each pearl is round and smooth with bright color. It matches Jiang Shuliu's noble and calm appearance, adding more temperament and charm.

Every time Zhao Xi looked at his "work", he couldn't help but nod in his heart.

It would certainly feel better if he wore a white fox fur shawl, but Jiang Shuliu refused because he thought it was in the way.

"Miss, do you want to buy anything at the auction?" Zhao Xi asked curiously.

"Xichun, do you know the painting of red and white lotus?" Jiang Shuliu asked.

Zhao Xi shook her head. She had no hobby of collecting.

Jiang Shuliu: "Red and White Hibiscus is a colored painting on silk by the Southern Song painter Li Di. It is considered to be the highest level of Southern Song Dynasty court flower and bird painting and is priceless."

"It was lost overseas due to the war and was acquired by a French collector. But recently, the collector chose to sell the Hibiscus Painting and entrusted it to Jinghe Auction House."

Jiang Shuliu said calmly: "The country attaches great importance to the inheritance of culture. Especially in a country that has experienced war, national identity and self-confidence are extremely important."

"Therefore, our country's handed-down antiques cannot fall into the hands of foreigners."

Zhao Xi was surprised and admired: "So Miss is going to take a picture of the lotus and give it to the country? That's amazing!"

She really didn't expect Jiang Shuliu to have such awareness. Zhao Xi felt ashamed that she had always been cursing Jiang Shuliu as a capitalist in her heart.

Thinking of this, Zhao Xi pulled Jiang Shuliu's sleeve and smiled guiltily but cutely: "Miss, I admire you so much."

Zhao Xi was so easy to understand that Jiang Shuliu knew what she was thinking just by looking at her.

In fact, Jiang Shuliu didn’t finish what he said. They did need lost antiques, but Jiang Shuliu never did business at a loss.

What she wanted to do was to announce to the world: the Jiang family had recovered the treasure for the country and would hand it over free of charge.

Earning the title of a patriotic businessman played an important role in Jiang Shuliu's development of shipping in many aspects of the country in the future.

However, perhaps it was because Zhao Xi's eyes were too bright and the joy in them was too dazzling. Jiang Shuliu turned his head impatiently, looked at the traffic outside, and thought: Well, there are quite a few antiques, I will do the same with the next one.

This hibiscus painting can be regarded as a gift to the country and to Xichun.

The car stopped and we finally arrived.

Jiang Shuliu got out of the car first. The driver opened the door for Zhao Xi, but it was not easy for Zhao Xi to get out of the car.

Her lotus pink long rose-patterned dress was the largest piece of clothing Jiang Shuliu had ever bought. Zhao Xi firmly refused, but Jiang Shuliu turned a deaf ear to her.

A hand reached out and supported Zhao Xi's slender wrist. Zhao Xi looked up and saw Jiang Shuliu with his eyes downcast, pulling her out.

Holding Jiang Shuliu's arm, Zhao Xi secretly glanced at Jiang Shuliu's profile.

Zhao Xi has always been aware of the beauty of the eldest lady, but when she looked up just now, she seemed to see the eldest lady as a man?

Looking at this profile now, there is a kind of androgynous beauty.

Maybe all beauties are like this, so beautiful that it’s hard to tell their gender, Zhao Xi thought.

The door of the Drum Tower was wide open. Beautiful and elegant maids wearing red embroidered cheongsams stood on both sides to welcome the guests, with graceful smiles on their faces without any change.

After receiving Jiang Shuliu's invitation, the maid smiled and said, "Okay, please follow me to the box, my two distinguished guests."

The Drum Tower has three floors and is arc-shaped. In the center is a huge platform where collections are placed for auction.

Their box was on the third floor. It wasn't big, but it was elegantly decorated and filled with fragrant aromas. One could see everything downstairs through the window.

"The auction will begin soon. Please take a good rest first." The maid said, bowed and left gracefully.

Zhao Xi sat on the sofa and ate the grapes on the table curiously.

Jiang Shuliu stood at the window, not knowing what he was thinking.

After Zhao Xi had eaten most of the grapes in the fruit plate, there was a commotion outside.

Zhao Xi asked in confusion: "What's wrong?"

Jiang Shuliu stared at it and said, "It has begun."

Then he stopped looking outside, sat down by the window, and started reading the book on the table.

Zhao Xi walked to the window and saw a beautiful woman appearing on the central platform.

She has skin as white as jade and a beautiful face. She is wearing a gorgeous red and white hibiscus cheongsam that highlights her perfect figure. Her black hair is tied up with a golden hairpin and her smile is enchanting.

Zhao Xi recognized her; she was the woman in the poster he saw in the clothing store that day!

Her name seemed to be Hu Wu, a very famous movie star of this era, and she should have been invited to host this auction.

No wonder they were so noisy just now, probably because they all saw Hu Wu.

"Thank you all for coming to Jinghe to attend the auction. I think Jinghe will not disappoint you tonight." Hu Wu's voice was soft, neither too loud nor too soft, and through the special architectural structure of the Drum Tower, it was loud enough for everyone to hear clearly.

"Then let's take a look at the first collection of today." Hu Wu clapped his hands and said with a smile.