There were not many people coming to the Yi Pavilion, only about a hundred in total. Most of them were accompanied by their female companions. They were not wearing fancy clothes or ornaments. They seemed low-key and calm, as if this was just an ordinary private gathering. However, their every move and every word were still eye-catching.
Wen Xinya only knew a limited number of people, but all the familiar faces she recognized were powerful and wealthy people with connections and influence. She soon realized that these were the real people hiding in Country Z, with connections and influence and great power. Compared with these people, the so-called four major families in the capital were simply not worth mentioning.
It was not until this moment that Wen Xinya began to take this auction seriously.
The arrival of Si Yiyan and Wen Xinya attracted the attention of most people.
Wen Xinya asked in a low voice: "Why don't you wear a mask in this kind of occasion?"
Si Yiyan has a special identity. He doesn't like to reveal his true face in certain occasions. He occasionally attends some important events wearing a mask. Therefore, too many mysterious things are attached to him.
Si Yiyan explained in a low voice, "Today's auction is just a name, it's actually a private party."
Wen Xinya was not too surprised by this, but was just a little curious about the significance of this party.
After all, she had no idea what kind of party it was that could bring together so many big shots from Country Z who were truly all-powerful.
Sure enough, Si Yiyan lived up to expectations and continued, "In addition to the seven surnames that dominate the hundreds of surnames in Country Z, there are ten other families. These ten families have declined due to the changes of the times, but if we really talk about family heritage and inheritance history, they are not inferior to the seven surnames."
Wen Xinya finally opened her eyes again: "So, this party is actually a meeting of seven surnames and ten families?"
No wonder Si Yiyan wanted to bring her to Yunnan, it turned out that the real intention was for her to gain some experience. Her eyes swept across the venue inconspicuously, and she couldn't help but admire that he was indeed a leading figure.
No wonder the inscription "Xiao Shao reaches its 90th degree, the phoenix comes to the ceremony" was written so boldly on the stone tablet at the entrance of Lai Yi Pavilion.
Among these seven surnames and ten families, which one is not a local tyrant
Si Yiyan nodded: "Seven surnames and ten families, although they don't interfere with each other, they are familiar with each other because they know each other's background. Usually they are on guard against each other and compete secretly, but they are one body and united against the outside world. With hundreds of years of common interests, there is no need to deliberately disguise, and Yunnan is my territory."
At the private banquet of seven surnames and ten families, there was no need for disguise at all.
The seven surnames and ten families have been restraining each other, cooperating and sticking together for hundreds of years, forming a tenacious interest relationship. In this world, the most solid and indestructible relationship is the cooperative relationship driven by interests.
Wen Xinya suddenly realized and couldn't help but sigh: "It seems that the waters of the seven surnames and ten families are very deep!"
She finally understood why Si Yiyan had not told her before. The matter regarding the seven surnames and ten families was not at that level. Knowing too much would only cause more trouble.
Si Yiyan couldn't deny it.
The seven surnames and ten families seem to have nothing to do with each other, but in fact they are dirty behind the scenes. Privately, he does not want Xinya to be exposed to these, but there are some things he still wants her to know.
"Haha, early this morning, I saw magpies chirping on the branches outside the window, and I felt that a distinguished guest would come today. The arrival of Master Jiu really makes my humble home shine!"
At this time, a middle-aged man wearing a long gown from the Republic of China came over. He arrived before he even showed up, with a cheerful demeanor and a rather intimidating presence.
Si Yiyan's lips curled slightly: "Third Master Wei, you are joking. Today, the Phoenix Gate of Laiyi Pavilion is open. I am grateful that Third Master thinks highly of me. I specially brought my wife to your house to ask for a few bowls of water to drink."
Wen Xinya looked at him and Mr. Wei Sanye, chatting and showing off with each other, and suddenly found it interesting.
Wen Xinya knew that this Third Master Wei was now the head of the Wei family, one of the seven surnames, and that the auction houses under the Wei family were spread all over the world.
Not everyone can afford to open an auction house. The first thing is the channel for rare items, and the second is the customer base. Most of the items accepted for auction by the auction house are hot items, so one must have enough power to suppress the situation. Even some individual auction clients are extremely powerful, but they also need enough strength to suppress others.
Third Master Wei's eyes fell on Wen Xinya and he laughed, "I've heard that my sister-in-law's family is well-educated and talented. Master Jiu really has good taste."
It was also well known that Si Jiu married Wen Xinya. Most of the people from the seven surnames and ten families admired this woman. Not to mention anything else, the fact that she was Mr. Mo's granddaughter was enough to make them look up to her.
After all, the Mo family’s cultural heritage is there.
Wen Xinya stood beside Si Yiyan and couldn't help feeling embarrassed.
She thought that this Third Master Wei was really thick-skinned. Considering his age, he was almost as old as Si Yiyan's father, yet he treated Si Yiyan as a brother and called her his sister-in-law. However, he was very tactful and praised both her and Si Yiyan.
Si Yiyan patted her hands and replied, "Third Master, what you said is absolutely right."
Wen Xinya was slightly stunned. Where was the humility and courtesy she had promised? Where was the modesty and courtesy she had promised
Isn't it obvious that he is showing off his wife by accepting the offer so hastily and without any courtesy? Is he afraid that others don't know that his wife is a man of great talent and talent? Or is he afraid that others don't know that he has good taste
At this moment, even the smooth and worldly-wise Mr. Wei San couldn't help but choke up. Mr. Si Jiu's behavior of recognizing his wife actually confirmed the rumors that he loved his wife as much as his life.
However, he had seen the world, and he quickly reacted: "Sister-in-law, you are now a legendary master in the jewelry design industry. Your designs are coveted by the world. In the future, I hope you can take care of my business, give me some food, and design a few works for me to auction at my auction house, so that I can also benefit from your fame."
Wen Xinya smiled and said, "Third Master Wei, you are too polite. Ninth Master said that you are a big businessman, and everything you sell is hard to find in the world. How can you look down on my lowly means?"
Her design works are indeed very popular among the world. If someone else said this, she would believe it to some extent.
However, when these words came out of Mr. Wei Sanye's mouth, they seemed exaggerated.
The Wei family has been passed down for hundreds of years, so it is not necessary for her to be fed. Third Master Wei said this because he was honoring her for Si Yiyan's sake.
However, this Mr. Wei San was quite smooth in his actions and words, but he had a kind of cheerful and generous feeling, lacking some of the shrewdness and calculation of a businessman, which made Wen Xinya quite fond of him.
However, she was not an ignorant child. How could a man like Third Master Wei, who could make things happen with a wave of his hand, be able to shoulder the responsibility of inheriting such a big family if he did not have a plan in mind