Magic Doctor CEO Lady's Humble Husband (Fade Chen)
Chapter 489

Fade Chen nodded and followed Melanie Yu as they walked towards the special exhibition area on the second floor of the theater. Behind him, Charles Wu, President Qian, President Dai, President An and a few other important businessmen from Long City also came with them. They walked cautiously, like school children in a march, and had respectful expressions on their face.

All these important personages had left. The guests felt that the tension had melted. They took a long breath and started discussing this new turn of events.

Concurrently, Fade and the other men arrived at the special exhibition area on the second floor.

It was called the special exhibition area because almost all of the items on display were priceless jewelry. Even the exhibit at the lowest value would exceed tens of millions. Most ordinary guests would not have access to this area. For this reason, there were fewer guests here, and the atmosphere was quieter. Several of them started to take a look at the items displayed. Melanie brought Fade to a jewelry exhibition area and asked with a

smile: "Mr. Chen, President Wu said that you are an expert in appraising and curating valuable treasures. May I ask Master Chen to evaluate these exhibits."

Fade looked at the exhibits in this area. At first glance, it was evident that they were different from the previous exhibitions.

Although the items in the previous exhibitions were valuable, their style and design were typical of the western culture. There were rings, pendants, necklaces and other items which were more commonly seen. However, the items displayed here were of authentic Chinese design. Many of them were antiques and seemed as though they were transported here from ancient times.

After a closer look, Fade realized that these items here were in the elegant style of Chinese classical jewelry, and the designer had integrated some modern ideas in their conception as well. They were quite pleasing to the eye.

Also, these exhibits demonstrated a high level of craftsmanship. The material used to create them were of high quality as well. This exhibition was definitely the jewel in the crown in terms of all items displayed Fade smiled slightly and said, "These items are of excellent quality and extraordinary craftsmanship. Most importantly, amongst the monotonous exhibitions in the westernstyle, these items showcase the Chinese style very well. I like them very much."

After listening to Fade's appraisal, Melanie smiled and looked pleased.

Charles also introduced these items to him, saying, "Mr. Chen, these exhibits are all created and designed by Director Yu's company, Emerald Plum Jewels. Several of them were designed by her personally." "I see, this exhibition is Director Yu's crowning masterpiece, no wonder it's so extraordinary." Fade said and smiled softly.

"Thank you, Master Chen, for your high praise," Melanie simpered, and then she sighed slightly. "Although these items are of high quality, they are not the best in our exhibition."

"There are other jewelry?" Fade asked.

Melanie explained: "Master Chen, during our exhibition, in addition to jewelry companies bringing their products for display, there will also be a small auction. The directors of various jewelry companies, gem collectors, aficionados of precious stones, appraisers and curators will bring all their unique treasures for this auction. The items up for bidding in the auction are the real priceless treasures." "I see!" Fade said and nodded.

Melanie lowered her head slightly and said to Fade, "Master Chen, the auction will begin in ten minutes, and there are a few exhibits that I have my eye on. Could I ask Master Chen if he could assist me in appraising these items?"

Charles and Fade had already spoken about this matter. Fade naturally would not refuse, he nodded and said, "Thank you for your invitation, I would be delighted to."

"Thank you, Master Chen!" Melanie was pleased and she smiled softly, in an alluring manner.

A few business leaders around them turned red and took a few steps back, slightly clamping their legs.

Fade remained calm as the intoxicating fragrance of Melanie's perfume wafted over to him. She gently lifted up her tea cup and drank from it slowly.

Ten minutes passed by quickly and the auction began. A group of people started walking into the venue.

This was a small auction, and there was only a small stage with around thirty seats. It was quickly filled up with people who came one after the other.

When everyone had arrived, an elder in a traditional suit came onto the stage. He cleared his throat and explained to the audience regarding the bidding rules of the auction. After that, he announced the commencement of the auction.

The rules were very simple. Those who would like to sell their items will exhibit them one by one, and the people below will be bidding on them, raising the price of their offer one after the other. However, because the authenticity and quality of the exhibits cannot be guaranteed, almost everyone who is interested in bidding will bring with them a professional appraiser or purveying specialist.

As the auction began, a chubby businessman brought a simple western- style necklace onstage. He introduced it as a necklace from a jewelry collection of the Victorian era, belonging to a member of the British royal family. The starting price was 50 million.

Subsequently, people who were interested in bidding on the item would come onto the stage to have a clear look at the item with their purveying specialist.After observing it and coming to their own conclusions, they would start bidding.

In the end, the necklace was acquired by a wealthy businessman in Hong Kong City for 80 million.

In this way, each item was brought onstage for viewing and bidding.

Melanie also brought for auction a limited edition piece, one from her jewelry collection from ten years ago, and it was sold for 60 million.

The auction was in full swing and the atmosphere was lively.

Finally, after almost twenty successful transactions, a middle-aged man in his 60s, wearing a gray robe and carrying a string of gold religious bracelets, came onto the stage.

Standing on the stage, he glanced at the audience and clapped his hands a few time. At this instant, a gray-haired old man came up with a simple wooden box.

The man with the bracelets took the wooden box and placed it on the stand. He slowly opened the wooden box to reveal a transparent jade sculpture.

This jade sculpture had a simple yet interesting shape. It was made of pure jade and was flawless. At first glance, one could tell that it was an antique of the highest quality. Significant was the fact that when the wooden box was opened, the jade sculpture would exude an elegant fragrance. When this scent wafted into the nose, it would cause the

person to feel as though they were floating. The whole person would become relaxed, as though they had ascended into the heavens.

For a time, almost all the people in the auction were intoxicated with this fragrance.

At this moment, the man with the bracelets closed the cover of the wooden box and said clearly, "I would like to auction off this jade sculpture."

"As for the specifics of this jade sculpture, I would like to invite Master Hu to introduce it to you." Then, the man with the bracelets made a gesture to the elder with white hair.

The elder stroked his long beard as he walked over slowly. He glanced at the crowd and said, "This jade sculpture is not only an antique jewelry, but also a weapon used by the Earth level martial-artists."