At noon.
Tang Xiu saw Li Laoshan who was beaming with joy. What made Tang Xiu dumbfounded was that Li Laoshan was in a grand ostentation. There were sixteen bodyguards in black suits and black sunglasses who happened to be in a house when they met him. The entrance of the hotel attracted many people's attention, and they thought they were filming a movie!
"Brother Li, can we keep a low profile?"
Tang Xiu was wearing casual clothes, a peaked cap, and large black sunglasses on his face. He was dressed like this mainly because he encountered countless people watching when he went shopping with his aunt Tang Min in the morning. After all, today is different from the past. First there was the guqin playing and singing at the Shanghai University Welcome Party, and then there was the consultation by the little miracle doctor from Xingcheng Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, which made him look like a star now.
wrong!
He is even more popular than celebrities now. From 80-year-old aunts to teenagers, anyone who recognizes Tang Xiu pays tribute to him. There are countless people asking for autographs and photos.
Li Laoshan grinned and said: "Brother Tang, there's nothing I can do about it! With the ancient fish-intestine sword, I'm afraid that someone with bad intentions will have other ideas! But you, how come you keep such a low profile? If it weren't for my sharp eyesight. , and I’m very familiar with you, I really can’t recognize you.”
Tang Xiu smiled bitterly and said: "I don't think this is low-key enough! Ever since the video of my consultation at Xingcheng Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital was posted on the Internet, it feels like suffering when I go out, and people will recognize me wherever I go. Now I I can’t wait to go to South Korea and give my face a good facelift.”
"Hahaha… "
Li Laoshan laughed loudly and said: "I also watched the video of your consultation at Xingcheng Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital. It was very good. Especially the conversation about donating money later, it simply warmed my heart. Brother, although I am here We haven’t made any achievements in medicine, but we have a true and kind heart! So, I also donated one million to the fund of Xingcheng Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital. Not to mention, the official website of Xingcheng Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital has a fund column, which is really good , transparent enough, and enough to reassure well-wishers who donate.”
Tang Xiu smiled bitterly and said: "The donation can be regarded as a good thing I did unintentionally! Okay, let's not talk about this topic anymore. Let's talk about the upcoming underground auction. Where is the venue?"
Li Laoshan said: "The venue is very hidden, so hidden that you would never imagine it. Come with me! There are less than two hours left before the auction. If we hurry up, can we get there before two o'clock? question."
Yongding River!
One of the five major river systems in Beijing, the Haihe River is the largest of the five major river systems and the largest water system in the city. The underground auction was held on the Yongding River.
"Brother Li, are you mistaken? Are we really going to take this small wooden boat to participate in the underground auction?" On the bank of the river in a certain area, Tang Xiu looked at the dozens of small wooden boats in front of him strangely, as well as those with headsets. , the big man in a black suit asked in a somewhat unbelievable tone.
Li Laoshan grinned and said: "How is it? You didn't expect it, did you? Every underground auction held by the Situ family is always amazing. This year's new trick really did not disappoint me. Did you see it? That row in front of you I know those people on the boat, they are also here to participate in the auction."
Tang Xiu looked around and nodded in admiration: "It is indeed novel enough. The people of the Situ family are really imaginative. Let's go! Since we are not in the wrong place, let's go directly to the auction venue to have a look. I also I really want to see what the scene is like there.”
Li Laoshan smiled slightly, and after walking side by side with Tang Xiu to the boarding port, they were stopped by those guarding the ship. One of the big men checked the invitation given to them by Li Laoshan, and then said: "Mr. Li, you can only bring a maximum of three people on board."
"I know!"
Li Laoshan nodded, and after boarding the boat with Tang Xiu, he made a gesture to the two bodyguards, and then the four of them got on the boat and rowed towards the distance in the river.
Ten minutes later, Tang Xiu finally saw the scene of the auction venue. Looking at the middle of the wide river, someone had temporarily built a platform that was half a meter high above the river surface. It was surrounded by small boats, each of which was tied up with iron chains, and the two floors spread to the shore.
"Brother Li, I was also drunk when I saw this scene."
Tang Xiu shook his head in confusion and couldn't help but sigh.
Li Laoshan found it quite novel, and said with a smile: "It is indeed very interesting. Look at the boats. Many people look familiar, and some of them are even acquaintances. By the way, we are late, so we may have to take pictures. Is it at the back? But it’s okay, it won’t affect our bidding.”
Tang Xiu shook his head and smiled: "I just came here to gain experience, and to watch you fight with the guy who wants to get your fish intestine sword, so as to compete financially. I'm afraid this kind of auction house will be useful to me. Not much. By the way, if you don’t have enough money at the auction, I can lend you some.”
Li Laoshan laughed dumbly and said: "Brother Tang is joking. Although Shengtang Group has made a lot of money recently, there are more places that need money. I think I will just borrow money from you. Don't worry! I have prepared enough money this time If it exceeds my budget, then the Fish Intestine Sword will be sold at a high price."
Tang Xiu's expression changed and he asked, "Are you really willing to give up?"
Li Laoshan said: "I'm a little reluctant to part with it, but everything has its value. If it exceeds that value, if you continue to spend money on it, you will lose more than you gain."
Tang Xiu gave a thumbs up and praised: "Brother Li can pick it up and put it down. He is indeed a hero among men. It's a pity that there is no wine, otherwise I would definitely give you a toast."
Li Laoshan smiled strangely and said: "Who said there is no wine? I dare say that within three minutes, someone will definitely bring the wine to us. Believe it or not?"
Tang Xiu was surprised: "There will be people who will give us wine? Is it true?"
Li Laoshan pointed to a few rowing boats and said with a smile: "Did you see that? Those boats should be used to deliver Songcha wine and fruit plates and desserts to the arriving guests. The members of the Situ family have one thing in common, that is I particularly like to work in the field, and I am considerate in everything I do. I heard that every underground auction will make the guests feel at home."
really.
A few minutes later, a small boat rowed next to the boat where Tang Xiu was. A big man in fine clothes held a rope and fixed the boat to the iron rope. He clasped his fists at Li Laoshan and the four of them and said, "Everyone, welcome to the Beijing auction." Yes, our Situ family is taking inventory of the items that will be auctioned. If you also bring items that you want to auction, you can get a registration form from me and then hand the items to me. After the valuation, we will ask you whether to sell it or not. …”
Li Laoshan took the rectangular wooden box from a bodyguard, handed it to the big man from the Situ family, filled out an information, signed an entrustment agreement with the other party, then took the tea and wine from the other party, and even There are fruit plates and snacks.
"The arrangement of the Situ family is indeed quite good. However, I have heard of some of the big families in Beijing, but why haven't I heard of the Situ family?" Tang Xiu asked in a low voice after the other party left.
Li Laoshan said with a smile: "The Situ family is a strange family after all. There are not many family members. Even though this family has huge wealth and a deep network of contacts, their family is not involved in politics after all, and every member of the family is They are all very low-key, so they don’t have much fame. However, don’t underestimate this family. I dare say that compared with the Situ family, those medium-sized families in Beijing are probably just a handful."
"So powerful?"
Tang Xiu said in surprise.
Li Laoshan said: "Families that have been in business for a hundred years may have a very deep heritage, but the Situ family has been in business for more than a hundred years? I heard that in the turbulent years, the Situ family tried their best to hide it, which greatly avoided the family's losses. Later, reforms The torrent has also not had much impact on their family. Therefore, do not underestimate the Situ family."
Speaking of which.
Li Laoshan lowered his voice a lot and continued: "Brother Tang, you are a martial arts practitioner. You should know that those families nowadays value not only the wealth they own and the rights controlled by their clansmen, but also a lot of factors. , is the strength and number of the family's warriors. And I heard that the Situ family is also a martial arts family, and each member of the clan is a master."
Tang Xiu nodded and said, "The Situ family member who just sent us something has good skills. I'm afraid, brother Li, your skills are not as good as the other party."
Li Laoshan said awkwardly: "Brother Tang, don't mention my little strength. It's not embarrassing enough! Usually, I can only deal with a few hooligans, but when I meet a real master, he will punch and kick. You can even knock me down."
Tang Xiu smiled slightly.
Time passed and it was already two o'clock in a blink of an eye. As boats continued to arrive, the number of guests who came to participate in the auction exceeded hundreds. In other words, there are at least hundreds of guests attending the auction this time.
"It's almost time to start."
Li Laoshan saw a woman wearing a red trench coat, red leather boots, and red clothes stepped onto the platform built in the middle of the river, touched Tang Xiu's arm and said.
Tang Xiu looked around and his expression suddenly froze.
"Why is it her?"
Tang Xiu raised his arm and rubbed his eyes, and found that he had seen it right. The woman in red was none other than Ouyang Lulu.
However, Tang Xiu's surprise wasn't over yet. Someone he didn't expect appeared. This person was very familiar to Tang Xiu. He once hated her, was once hostile to her, and once wanted to beat her up.
"Brother Tang, my enemy is here."
Li Laoshan touched Tang Xiu and whispered.