Chapter 47: The Glass Auction (II)

  Zhao Yun said: " Zhuge Liang is formidable, I have already experienced it myself, he is a god-like existence, worthy of respect. And this Zhuge Jun is even more like a monster, when did he come to Guilin? How can he find those mines that the locals don't know about? How can he invent those things? Is this still human?" Just thinking about it is terrifying.

  The auction, which had been brewing for more than two months, finally opened. Not only were there many merchants gathered, but also many military and political officials attended.

  Sun Quan himself would not attend. Zhuge Jin naturally came to support, and also brought Lu Su along. Sun Shangxiang brought some relatives and friends to cheer on her lover.

  Qiao's sisters were naturally on the list. Unexpectedly, Zhou Yu, a famous person, also came.

  Zhou Yu didn't kill Zhuge Liang last time, and he's been feeling depressed about it. He's also resentful towards Zhuge Jun. Originally, he wouldn't have shown up at this gathering. Xiao Qiao and Sun Shangxiang are friends, and they invited him to improve relations with the Zhuge brothers, after all, Zhuge Jun is going to become Sun Quan's brother-in-law.

  As Zhou Yu's status, he naturally doesn't care about Zhuge Jun's attitude, but Sun Quan's face must be given. Lu Su and Zhuge Jin are on good terms, his face is also to be given. Moreover, he has heard the legendary story of Zhuge Jun and is a little curious, so under Xiao Qiao's request, he comes to take a look.

  Facing the elegant and refined Zhou Yu, Zhuge Dan carefully observed him, inwardly sighing in admiration: Indeed, he is a super handsome man. He himself was proud of his own good looks, but standing before Zhou Yu, he couldn't help feeling somewhat inferior. Even Zhuge Liang, when compared to him, seemed slightly less impressive. The aura surrounding Zhou Yu was written all over his face, just like the sun shining brightly in all directions. Only Xiao Qiao could be a match for him.

  However, like his personality, he was too proud and gave people pressure, making it difficult to get close to him. Moreover, due to his calculations towards Zhuge Liang, Zhuge Jun did not like him in his heart. Therefore, there was no excitement of meeting other famous people. He respectfully and calmly met with him.

  In Zhou Yu's eyes, Zhuge Jun was similar to Zhuge Liang, a handsome young man who seemed slightly immature, with clear and bright eyes, but somehow gave off an impression that was hard to see through. He also wondered in his heart, how could the Zhuge brothers be so talented one after another?

  After the distinguished guests and businessmen took their seats, the auction officially began. Huang Yueying made a brief opening remark before starting the bidding.

  The servants brought in a batch of glassware and placed it on the table, sparkling and dazzling. In the sunlight, they shone brightly. Although most people had already seen glassware before, they still let out soft gasps of amazement.

  The first item to be auctioned off was a set of tea utensils, consisting of one teapot and eight tea cups. The auctioneer, Liu Bin, introduced the characteristics of this set of tea utensils and explained the rules of the auction.

  There are 500 sets of tea utensils in total. The bidder must buy all of them at once. Each set starts with a bid of one or two gold.

  Liu Bin started the bidding, and immediately someone offered 3 taels. Then someone else offered 4 taels, and finally it was sold for 7 taels to a merchant from Yizhou.

  Next is also tea set, the style is different from the previous one, more delicate, 450 sets in total. Starting price is 2 taels. Finally bought by a merchant from Annan at 9 taels.

  The first five are tea sets. Next are fruit plates and tableware, with quantities ranging from 300 to 350 pieces each.

  Each type is limited in quantity, which is the key to maintaining prices. This was a strategy that Zhuge Qian and Huang Yueying had already set out earlier.

  Then switched to handicrafts, with Jiang Jun as the auctioneer.

  The first group of items was 200 lotus-shaped table lamps. The principle is the same as that of horse lamps, but the shape is more beautiful. Each lamp started at a price of 6 taels and was finally sold to a merchant from Ji Province for 12 taels.

  Zhou Yu felt very balanced in his heart. At the beginning, Zhuge Jun sold him a horse lamp for only 2 taels, it seems that this Zhuge Jun is not a dishonest merchant after all. Zhuge Jin was also very happy and thought he had gained face. After all, he was the one who made the purchase for the army in the first place.

  Next are various animal-shaped crafts, such as fine horses, plum deer, tigers, and eagles, with only 50 pieces each, and the price has risen to 100 taels.

  Arrived at the twelve zodiac signs, only 20 sets were sold, and the transaction price of one set has reached 330 taels.

  Behind the auctioneer's chair, Zhuge Jun and Sun Shangxiang sat together, paying attention to the situation on stage, chatting from time to time. Suddenly, he felt a gaze from under the stage, looked intently, and found Cao Jing's pretty face smiling at him.

  He smiled and nodded slightly. This small movement caught Sun Shangxiang's attention. She followed his gaze and saw Cao Jing's figure. Suddenly, she felt displeased in her heart, but fortunately, Zhuge Jun had already shifted his gaze away, focusing on the situation on stage, so she didn't erupt, but instead leaned closer to Zhuge Jun.

  Huang Yueying was in charge of settling the accounts at the back, and she had also seen a lot of gold before. However, as she watched box after box of gold being carried into the warehouse, she became not only excited with a red face but also her eyes started to turn red.

  The elder sister watched as batch after batch of glass was sold at a high price, and she had been happy about the many gifts she had received recently. Now looking at others, large sums of money were pouring in, it's really a case of "small magic vs big magic". Can't be compared. Her eyes were full of envy.

  Cao Jing saw that he was no longer paying attention to himself, and his heart felt a slight disappointment. However, when he saw Sun Shangxiang's gaze, his heart suddenly became clear. He also shifted his gaze to the stage.

  At this time, ordinary auction items have been sold out. The high-end art pieces are now being sold.