Gu Suliang reminded Gu Qiang not to look up, but it was the first time for Gu Qiang to do such a thing, so she inevitably felt a little guilty. She could only keep her head lowered until she sat down in her own seat, and then relaxed a little. .
Shen Zhongbai had already noticed him when he entered from Gusuran. Naturally, it was impossible not to notice that he had lowered his head all the time. He waved his hand to summon his bodyguard, "Go and see what's going on."
Gu Suliang glanced at the people around him warily, and immediately realized that Gu Qiang's current behavior was too eye-catching. If this continued, Shen Zhongbai might find out.
"Don't lower your head, raise your head, just like when you talk." Gu Suliang just didn't expect that when he was checking, he thought Shen Zhongbai would be sitting on the first floor, or near the railing on the second floor. As for the seat, he tried his best to place Gu Qiang in a place where Shen Zhongbai was unlikely to notice it. However, he did not expect that he would choose such a seat. Shen Zhongbai could now clearly see every move of the person below. It was really Somewhat dangerous.
Gu Qiang also noticed that his behavior was indeed a bit abnormal and could easily attract others' attention, so he immediately raised his head. At this time, Gu Huaian suddenly walked in front of him.
"elder brother… "
Gu Qiang didn't react for a moment, and almost blurted out and called his brother, but luckily he stopped it in time. At this time, the hall on the first floor was noisy. Except for the few people near them with better hearing, there was no sound at all. No one else heard what Gu Qiang said just now.
"Young Master is so good today, why do you have time to come to the Chamber of Commerce?" Gu Huai'an naturally noticed the abnormality of Gu Qiang just now. Shen Zhongbai sitting on the second floor had already noticed it, and he had no other choice but to come over and talk to Gu Qiang. Qiang said a few words to Shen Zhongbai's men to avoid unnecessary complications.
"Mr. Gu, I haven't seen you for many days. I don't know if you came to the Chamber of Commerce today, but what do you like?"
The Chamber of Commerce is actually a place where these businessmen can legitimately deal with things that are difficult to deal with on weekdays. Most of the businessmen who stay here already have what they want and want to bid for, so That’s why I came to this place. Gusu Liang, as a big family in Kyoto, would occasionally come to join in the fun. Gu Huaian is a doctor and a businessman. Most of his purposes for coming here are for some expensive things. medicinal materials.
Gusu Liang had inquired early in the morning, and found out that there were indeed precious medicinal materials among today's bids. In this case, he had to start with this medicinal material to attract Shen Zhongbai's attention.
"Of course there is. I just hope that the young master will wait for a while and not compete with me. This thing is very important to me. I hope that the young master can look up to the friendship between the eldest master and me."
Gu Huaian nodded in the direction of Gu Qiang and bowed, and Gu Qiang stood up and bowed in return.
"Young Master Gu is joking, how can I, a young man who is just starting out, be better than Mr. Gu who has been working hard in the Chamber of Commerce for many years? If there is anything I need help with, just say it. I will do my best to help." Mr. Gu."
Shen Zhongbai's men naturally told Shen Zhongbai the content of their conversation word for word. In fact, he had always understood in his heart that Gu Su Liang and Gu Huaian were closely related, but today, Gu Su Liang did not show up. , On the contrary, Gusu Liang's younger brother came to such an occasion. Is it possible that, as the president of the Chamber of Commerce said, this Gusu Ran is really a business talent
The items auctioned by the Chamber of Commerce this year are indeed all rare treasures. Some of the items have never been seen by even Shen Zhongbai. However, what surprised Shen Zhongbai the most was the items that Gu Suran took out.
Gu Qiang secretly went back to the Nine Princes' Mansion and rummaged through boxes and cabinets in Busan, but she didn't feel that the things around her were considered rare treasures. Compared with the things brought out by other merchants, her own things were simply not worth mentioning. Gusu Liang looked at Gu Qiang and started to hesitate, then said, "The things you put out for auction are not important. What is important is to let Shen Zhongbai realize your ability. As for the value of the things you put out, it doesn't matter at all." important."
Gusu Liang was afraid that Gu Qiang would continue to struggle with this matter, so he simply dismissed Gu Qiang's idea, "Just grab one, just this one!"
Gu Suliang took away a painting on Gu Qiang's desk without even looking at it, but he didn't expect that this painting would help them a lot today.
"Dear shopkeepers, Mr. Gusu brought a painting today. I wonder who is destined to take away this painting? This painting is not a masterpiece, but the brushwork is delicate and the people in the painting are vivid. Such a painter , it is still very rare today, I wonder if any young master is willing to bid for it?"
Standing in the middle, the person describing this painting seemed a little embarrassed. After all, even he had not thought that the young master of the Gusu family, who had become famous recently, would come up with such an unknown phrase for a photo. Although the painter of the painting is good, it is an unknown one. An unknown painter is not worth much money. Is this young master such a person who has never seen the world
"This painting..." Gu Qiang's eyes suddenly widened. When Gusu Liang took the painting, she didn't realize it at all. Now that it was unfolded on the stage, she remembered it.
Gusu Liang, what a coincidence, why did you get this painting
This was drawn before I fell into the water. At that time, I was still obsessed with Shen Zhongbai. Most of the character paintings I drew were based on Shen Zhongbai. After arriving at the Nine Princes' Mansion, most of them were thrown away. After leaving the Gu family, I thought that I should have been unable to find it for a long time. Most of this painting is a scene, and it is a rare work that I am satisfied with, so I kept it. However, I did not expect that Gu Suliang would use it as a bidding item. !
Noticing that Gu Qiang's expression was strange, Gusu Liang hurriedly stepped forward and said, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with that painting?"
Although the auction items on the stage cannot theoretically be taken back, if no one bids, they will be taken back, and there should be no problem.
Gu Qiang frowned and said, "No." He just hoped that Shen Zhongbai would not see the content of the painting at that distance, which was himself. If it were another scene, that would be fine. But this one was when Shen Zhongbai was hunting in the paddock. , it’s hard to say whether Shen Zhongbai will be impressed by the scene by the lake.
Although she said it was okay, Gu Qiang still rolled up her sleeves.
Probably because this painting was not a masterpiece by a famous artist, no one bid for most of the day. Gu Qiang breathed a sigh of relief. Unexpectedly, at this moment, Shen Zhongbai suddenly stood up and said, "This painting, It seems to be near the royal paddock. The person who wanted to paint this painting must be a member of the official family in Kyoto. It's just that there is no name on the book. In my opinion, it is a good masterpiece. Do all the shopkeepers really have it? Aren’t you ready to bid?”
"I'll pay one hundred taels." The owner of a calligraphy and painting workshop made a trembling bid. After all, this was a masterpiece that the emperor himself said, and he couldn't miss it.
Hearing the bid, Gu Qiang was relieved. As long as Shen Zhongbai did not take the painting away in the end, it meant that Shen Zhongbai was not aware of the problem in the painting.
There were constant bids in the chamber of commerce. In the end, the painting was bought by a calligraphy and painting workshop owner from out of town. Gu Qiang breathed a sigh of relief.
"Don't slack off, here's what we want."
Qi Bai looked around cautiously, and Gu Huaian returned to his seat early. Gu Qiang didn't know how precious this medicinal material was, but this was an important opportunity for him to show off his skills in front of Shen Zhongbai today. He must not miss.
"One thousand taels." Before anyone on the stage could introduce him, someone started bidding.
"This girl really has good eyesight. This medicine was planted by Mr. Long Yuan himself. It is said to be a healing elixir that can whiten flesh and bones. It is the best elixir for all those who travel in the world. .”
"Five thousand taels!" Gu Huaian did not expect that the auction items would be temporarily exchanged. This was originally just a purple bamboo grass. Although it was rare, it was not so precious. He didn't want to do too much with others. Dispute, whether you or Qian'er get the medicine, you can get it, and it must not fall into the hands of others.
"Mr. Gu is really generous..." Shen Zhongbai nodded. Gu Huai'an is indeed a world-famous miracle doctor. He will definitely not miss Mr. Long Yuan's elixir.
"Seven thousand!" The woman who started bidding immediately offered a price of seven thousand without thinking about it at all. When Gu Suliang saw the girl, she seemed to frown and quickly touched Gu Qiang's shoulder, "No. Be anxious to bid and wait for that woman’s highest bid.”
Their original plan was to let Gu Qiang give the medicine to Gu Huai'an, which coincided with the previous situation, but they didn't want Cheng Yaojin to show up halfway. After only three short biddings, they were almost over. If it's over 10,000, Shen Zhongbai might become suspicious if Gu Huaian continues to go down.
"Ten thousand taels." Gu Huaian absolutely did not want to miss Mr. Long Yuan's elixir. He looked back at Gu Qiang, who had never been married, and saw Gu Suliang gesturing to him. Indeed, if If this woman continues to lower the price, she will indeed die. She may not be able to hold on, and it seems that she needs to give up as soon as possible.
"Mr. Gu, isn't it a little ridiculous to ask for ten thousand taels for such a small box of medicinal materials?" The woman stood up, smiled in Gu Huai'an's direction, and seemed to have decided to withdraw from the bidding.