"Two hundred and one!" Zhang Rongfang's voice was not loud, but it caused people around him to look here.
"Two hundred and one, does anyone want to increase the price?" The girl in the green dress pointed to Zhang Rongfang with one hand.
"Two hundred and two." Another man said immediately.
"Two hundred and five!" Zhang Rongfang slapped the table and said in a deep voice. He planned to add more in one go to prevent others from raising their prices.
It's a pity that he underestimated the financial resources of others.
"Two hundred and eighty." Another young man in blue, holding a folding fan with an iron handle, glanced here lightly, the wind was light and the clouds were calm.
Zhang Rongfang's eyes did not move, and he looked like he had forgotten it, this thing is not worth so much money, and he would not increase the price.
"Two hundred and eighty, does anyone want to increase the price? Two hundred and eighty once, two hundred and eighty twice..." the girl in the green dress said loudly.
"Three hundred." Another male voice came again.
This time, no one added.
For such a fragmented statue that can often be encountered, everyone is not very interested.
Except for some collectors with special interests, three hundred taels is already much higher than the market price for this fragment.
Zhang Rongfang had no choice but to watch the thing being sent away.
Next, there were several used book auctions, mixed with some novelties.
After that, the auction house took a temporary break.
The maids brought snacks, kumiss, red wine and white wine one after another.
The staple food is fried rice with diced meat and vegetables, large plate chicken, stir-fried vegetables, and astragalus and oxtail soup.
The snacks are apples, bananas and pears, cut into cubes with dragon fruit, mixed with honey and a little cream.
"There's actually some butter...!"
With Zhang Rongfang's keen senses, he could faintly hear many people nearby murmuring surprise.
He guessed that butter was expensive here.
This kind of Western-style oil, which was very common in previous lives, was obviously a luxury item in Daling at this time.
After stirring evenly, he ate a delicious meal with a unique flavor, and he felt a little more relieved that he hadn't grabbed the remaining pieces just now.
Next, it’s the second round of activities in the afternoon.
It's not an auction, but a free exchange of books.
The so-called free exchange actually means that some rich people are not short of money and they only exchange things for things. Therefore, this link mainly serves this type of transaction.
Zhang Rongfang had nothing to change, so he could only sit on his seat and drink milk to rest.
During this period, he also saw several pieces of similar parts, which were taken out and exchanged.
But unfortunately, he has nothing.
The woman in dark green clothes beside him also got up and went to exchange with others. But what surprised Zhang Rongfang was that the thing she exchanged was actually the copybook she had written before.
And there are actually people who actually sell their accounts...
This left Zhang Rongfang speechless.
The man on the left is honestly guarding his stacks of old books, waiting for someone to come over and exchange them.
After the exchange, the evening was free.
In fact, during the day, men and women who fall in love form groups freely and go out to play.
Zhang Rongfang and Li Huoyun went home.
"..."
"...."
In the carriage, the two looked at each other in silence.
Li Huoyun originally had a date with a girl, but seeing that his eldest brother was alone, he had no choice but to reluctantly leave and come to help Zhang Rongfang make plans.
"Brother, you must take the initiative tomorrow."
"...."
"Brother, you have to get up and take a walk! Don't stay in your seat alone. If you don't take the initiative in this situation, why do other girls take the initiative to find you?" Li Huoyun hated the iron.
"It's okay, the fate has arrived, and everything will happen naturally." Zhang Rongfang looked calm.
"..." Li Huoyun was helpless. He didn't know what to say.
The second day.
It's still the same as before, the auction starts at the beginning.
This time, he encountered two pieces that were suspected to be composed of the door god statue. Zhang Rongfang took action again, but unfortunately he couldn't grab any of them.
Every time, the man in blue with an iron fan would pin him down.
The man in blue with an iron fan was overrun by another unknown man and was forcibly snatched away.
In the end, Zhang Rongfang and Mr. Iron Fan gained nothing during the whole day.
The third day. The fourth day.
Each part of the door god statue appeared, and the other five other parts appeared.
Zhang Rongfang was already numb.
This thing was just as he initially guessed, there was a lot of it.
It's a pity that with his two hundred and fifty taels of silver, he can really only buy the cheapest and cheapest things here.
Although Zhang Rongfang was sitting where he was, his face was still and his expression was natural, as if he was taking a nap.
But in fact, seeing those various parts being put into the hands of others, he still felt regretful and painful in his heart.
Finally, it was the fifth day, which was the last day.
Early in the morning, it was not an auction, but a grand music and dance performance.
Dressed in tulle and with graceful figures, the dancers performed dances, dramas and music on the newly built wooden stage.
After lunch, there was the last exchange meeting in the afternoon.
In the infield.
The girl in the green dress held up a gray-white metal component that resembled a long sword.
"Four hundred taels for the first time."
"Four hundred taels for the second time."
"Four hundred taels for the third time? Deal!!"
Zhang Rongfang looked at this part with regret. This is another part that can make the attribute bar react. Gu panic
Unfortunately, he has no money.
To be precise, some of the black money was stolen and cannot be used openly.
The only money I had was two hundred and five hundred and fifty.
The things were quickly sent to the upper right side, in front of a closed single room.
He was picked up by a strong guard and sent to a private room after inspection.
In the single room, a huge, fat woman was gently taking the arm-length Chang Ge and placing it in the corner of the single room.
In that corner, nearly ten such parts have been placed.
She got them all at auction these days.
The woman looked sad, holding a braised chicken leg in her other hand. She hesitated and wanted to bite it, but she didn't dare.
"Miss Wanyan Lu."
Suddenly, a clear female voice came from outside the single room.
"After the auction is over, it will be the last exchange session."
Wanyan Lu was startled and gritted his teeth.
This last exchange session is when the pairing is confirmed.
If you are interested in someone of the opposite sex, if you invite someone else in this last exchange, you may be invited.
Then you can basically confirm that you are willing to slowly develop a relationship with the other person.
Wanyan Lu was silent for a moment. In fact, before she came, she had been persuaded by the best friends of Miss Qian Jin.
It is said that they, Sun Chaoyue and others are not in the same circle at all, so what's the point of trying to squeeze in here?
Of course she knew this, but...
Wanyan Lu looked at the parts in the corner and made a decision silently in his heart.
"I will participate too," she said solemnly.
Outside the single room, the female voice seemed surprised, but then she responded respectfully and left.
Soon, the news spread back to Sun Chaoyue.
"Huh? You haven't left Wanyan Road yet?" The eldest ladies in the book club were all surprised.
"She doesn't think that anyone will take a fancy to her at a party like this, right?" a woman with almond-shaped eyes and a high nose said bitterly.
Her name is Pei Nuo Yilan, she is also a noblewoman from the circle of Tan Yang and Sun Chaoyue, and her level is slightly weaker than that of Sun Chaoyue and Zhong Yuran.
Her father is another colleague of Tan Yang, who is equivalent to the fourth in command of Tan Yang. However, she has no potential of her own and only relies on her family. Therefore, she cannot compare with Zhong Yuran.
"People always hold on to hope." Sun Chaoyue said gently. "Since she doesn't want to leave, then feel free to do so."
"Yes, if it's the outside, maybe someone will be willing to follow her, but who cares in the inside." One person chuckled.
Sun Chaoyue smiled.
"If she is willing to humiliate herself, then so be it. Let's not talk about it anymore. Prepare for the last scene. Send out all the exchange documents."
"Yes." Xiaoyu, who was in charge of management, and the two female stewards responded at the same time.
"The choice is mutual. Put your documents in front of the other party. If the other party is willing, you can leave together. If not, you can submit your documents to another person you like."
Sun Chaoyue repeated the rules.
These are the rules. It is up to her to decide and then pass them on to her subordinates.
Soon, everyone in and out of the house learned this rule.
The men and women sitting in the front row soon received different documents one after another.
Wanyan Lu sat in a single room and opened the beaded curtain of the single room, revealing her fat body that almost filled the small room.
She tensed her face, trying not to look at the strange looks coming from around her.
Even the ugliest of the women around her looked petite and cute compared to her.
People from ordinary family backgrounds would only glance at her slightly, and would not dare to comment too much, for fear of being noticed by her.
The top small circle of people don't care at all.
A few sarcastic glances lingered on her, and they exchanged a few unabashed jokes, seeming to be laughing at her.
Wanyan Lu was silent. She had not encountered such a situation for a long time.
She has been avoiding showing up in such large gatherings since she was a child.
What I'm afraid of is this moment.
The glances were like piercing knives, piercing her heart to the point of depression.
"Miss...why don't we go back?"
The maid on the side couldn't help but said softly.
"I have lost ten pounds." Wanyan Lu said seriously.
The people around were silent for a while.
Unfortunately, as time passed, no document was placed in front of her.
Wanyan Lu's face didn't change, but he held the information sheet and lowered his head.
Just when everyone around her thought she had given up.
Finally, she picked up the pen and wrote a short paragraph on the document, then folded it and hid it.
"Put my paperwork on table 172," Wanyan said. Her eyes focused on a certain name.
There were two big characters written clearly, Zhang Ying.
Feeling the dazzling sights around her, she gritted her teeth and lowered her head.
Compared with the women around her, this overweight body looked like a pile of ugly rotten flesh.
She came here this time actually just for Zhang Ying.
Zhang Ying wanted to buy something before, but was pushed over by others, so she took action decisively and asked her servants to buy all the things.
Now, if Zhang Ying agrees to her invitation and gives her face, all the antique parts she asked her subordinates to buy will be given to him.
If you don't want to be invited even once, then...
Wanyan Lu recalled Zhang Ying's calm and equal eyes, and a glimmer of hope finally arose in his complicated heart.
The maid beside her sighed in her heart.
I had no choice but to step forward, pick up the paperwork, and walk out.