The auction is the last part of the charity evening, and all proceeds from the auction will be used to help orphans and civilians in war-torn areas. In addition to Julian Schnabel's "Pearls on the Pacific", there are many things in this auction that Jiang Chen is very interested in. If the price is not too outrageous, he plans to take back a few pieces of art. Hang it at home.
Natasha has always complained that he is too rich. Although he himself does not think this is hurting him, since he has the opportunity, it is better to buy a few pieces of art to increase his appearance. Of course, in addition to those works of art, it is said that several wealthy people present will also sell some collected gadgets. The organizers did not disclose what these collectibles are, which can be described as a gimmick.
He didn't chat with the organizer for too long. Mr. Jialewei had other guests to greet, so Jiang Chen took the initiative to end the topic.
When he walked into the venue with Xia Shiyu holding his arm, the party had already begun.
The beautiful hall, with elegant yet gorgeous decoration, is surrounded by transparent graphene panels on one side. Against the backdrop of the blue sea and faint blue light outside, it adds a touch of mysterious cold color to the venue.
Waiters carrying champagne shuttled between the long tables and the crowd, delivering wine and towels to the guests. This underwater restaurant is one of the famous attractions in Penglai City. Whether it is the decoration, service, or the food on the table, it is built according to the Michelin three-star level, which means it is "worth a special trip" to visit. cafeteria…
In the party venue, Jiang Chen saw many acquaintances, and many strangers greeted him.
What surprised him most was that he actually saw Carmen Rothschild here. This guy came to Penglai City to attend the charity gala without saying a word, without even saying hello to him in advance.
When he saw Jiang Chen, he immediately rolled his eyes, smiled and came up to him, took Jiang Chen's hand and shook it vigorously.
"We meet again, my old friend."
"Haha, it's been a long time." Jiang Chen smiled and let go of his hand, "This is my female companion, Miss Xia Shiyu."
"Hello, Mr. Rothschild." Xia Shiyu smiled.
"It's an honor to meet you, beautiful and wise Ms. Xia. Your male companion is really an enviable guy." Carmen joked gracefully.
Xia Shiyu pursed her lips and smiled politely, but it was obvious that she still liked hearing such compliments.
Jiang Chen also smiled and then spoke.
"How about it, my old friend, have you solved all the troubles there?"
Judging from the daily international news, the situation in Europe is becoming increasingly unstable. Last year, the Alternative for Germany came to power, and the entire European political arena began to move to the right. Especially at the end of the year, several consortiums funded the construction of refugee camps in the forests on the border of Norway and Sweden, which completely ignited the conflict between cultists and mainstream society. Conflict... There is also the conflict between the Virgin and normal people.
"Trouble will never be solved." Carmen skillfully took a bottle of champagne from the waiter's tray, made a gesture of clinking glasses to Jiang Chen, shrugged self-deprecatingly and said, "Just like the champagne at this party. "
"Is there any trouble in this world that the Rothschild family cannot solve?" Jiang Chen chuckled, took a bottle of champagne and clinked glasses with him.
"Of course there is. For example, money can't solve the right problems." As she spoke, Carmen put the empty wine glass aside with a smile. "I recommend you pay attention to the auction next time. There are a lot of good things there."
"for example?"
Facing Jiang Chen's questions, Carmen just smiled mysteriously without answering, and then said goodbye to him for the time being.
Carmen's mysterious smile made Jiang Chen's heart itch with curiosity, but since the auction was about to start, he didn't ask further and accepted Carmen's offer.
Although the party was held in the name of charity, there was no trace of charity at the party. In such an upper-class society, the common "hobby" of charity just gives these rich and famous people a reason to get together, meet their social needs at parties, and meet business partners.
Of course, it is not ruled out that some people really want to do something for those poor people.
Walking in the party venue, feeling the warmth coming from his arms that were no longer so stiff, Jiang Chen said with a somewhat abrupt smile.
"It's beautiful."
"Huh?" Xia Shiyu was stunned for a moment, not understanding what he meant.
"I mean, you look beautiful today."
While saying this, Jiang Chen looked at her with a smile. However, the latter was a little embarrassed by his sincere gaze, and stiffly avoided his gaze with a pretty face that was a little red.
"Why, why are you talking about this suddenly?"
"I noticed that from the time you walked into the venue to now, at least a hundred people have looked towards you, and among these one hundred people, ninety-nine have avoided your sight." Jiang Chen said in Xia Shiyu Ear said with a wicked smile.
"Sure, is the clothes I'm wearing too weird?" Xia Shiyu quickly lowered her head uneasily and looked at her own clothes and the clothes of other women around her.
Ayesha borrowed this long evening dress from her. It was the first time for her to wear this type of dress. When Jiang Chen said this, she suddenly felt a little awkward.
"No, it's just because you dress so beautifully." Jiang Chen said with a playful smile.
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Xia Shiyu blushed and glared at Jiang Chen in shame and anger.
After walking around the venue for a few times, Xia Shiyu went to the bathroom midway because she drank a lot of low-alcohol champagne, and Jiang Chen started wandering around the venue alone.
At this moment, someone next to him suddenly called out his name.
"Jiang Chen?!"
"Who are you?" Jiang Chen looked at the man who greeted him in confusion. He didn't remember that he knew him.
Even according to Asian aesthetics, this man is considered to be relatively handsome, and he is completely opposite to the rough and crazy in European and American aesthetic culture. However, Jiang Chen didn't have the slightest favorable impression of the man looking at him eagerly, especially since this man was quite handsome. It almost gave him goosebumps.
"Of course you won't know me, I'm Alex Watson." Alex took the initiative to extend his right hand.
Alex Watson
Jiang Chen frowned slightly. Even if Alex said his name, he had no impression at all.
Seeing this, Alex could only smile helplessly, spread his hands and said.
"Well, it seems that my sister seldom mentions her unsatisfactory brother outside."
Suddenly, Jiang Chen noticed his last name, combined with his younger brother.
"Are you... Emma's brother?"
"Yes, you finally recognized me. My sister is also at the party. Do you want me to take you to meet her?" Alex Emma said enthusiastically.
"No need, if she wants to come to see me, she will definitely come to me." Jiang Chen said with a smile.
The two of them were not familiar with each other, so there seemed to be no need to meet and say hello. What's more, Emma is the image spokesperson of future human beings, and Jiang can be said to be the immediate boss of her immediate boss. If it were Jiang Chen himself, he wouldn't really want to meet his boss during his break.
At this moment, the sound of breaking glassware suddenly came from the side.
Including Jiang Chen, the guests nearby all looked in the direction of the voice...
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(There is only one update today, and Morning Star has to apologize to everyone here. Friends who have read me may already know that there is a flood here in Wuhan. Yesterday, as the sun came out, I quickly bought a train ticket to go home. , but when I went to the train station, the driver told me that the road was flooded and I had to take a detour to the station. Seeing that it was definitely too late, I quickly changed my ticket, but when I arrived at the station, the train was delayed again...
I finally came back from all the trouble. It was already evening when I got home. I only coded this chapter. I can only make up for what I owe tomorrow, and I will apologize the day after tomorrow. QAQ) (.)