Chapter 1879: 851: Finally Meeting Ouyang (2)
Chapter 1879: Chapter 851: Finally Meeting Ouyang (2)
Bi Ziyu was upstairs, raising bids with an intense flush on his face, seemingly arguing with someone through the private boxes.
Upon hearing Fang Yu’s words, he was momentarily stunned.
Wait, brother, clearly, you were the one who wanted to bid for this item first, and now you’re telling me not to bid??
Bi Ziyu wore a shocked expression, as if his thoughts were written all over his face.
This left Fang Yu feeling quite frustrated too.
He was buying it for a proper burial, not for use. Of course, he could bid for it, but now you’re being baited by others, raising the price so high, how can that be the same?
“Lord Bi, in my view, the curse on this item hasn’t completely dissipated.”
Fang Yu continued to speak.
Swish!
Bi Ziyu was startled upon hearing this and immediately withdrew his hand.
But it’s too late!
“VIP 2124 bids seventy-nine thousand taels! Seventy-nine thousand taels once! Seventy-nine thousand taels twice! Is there a higher bid? Will VIP 2125 follow the bid this time? It’s almost seventy-nine thousand taels for the third time! Alright! No response, then I announce, seventy-nine thousand taels…”
No!!!
Bi Ziyu’s face turned unsightly, roaring inwardly, for the first time hoping the neighboring Shi Family would show the strength of a rival and raise the price to…
“Eighty thousand taels!”
Phew—
Bi Ziyu let out a long breath.
His entire demeanor relaxed.
“VIP 2125 bids eighty thousand taels! Is the neighboring VIP just giving up like this? Eighty thousand taels is indeed a high price, but to a distinguished guest like you, mere…”
The storyteller was still hyping things up, completely unaware that the Bi Family had already withdrawn from the bidding battle.
He was now at ease.
Moreover, he suddenly realized something, unable to resist holding in laughter.
“Brother Diao, your point is that the Shi Family spent eighty thousand taels to buy an object that will curse their entire family?”
“…”
Come on, even if it’s about Luo Jianqing’s head, can we get a little respect…
Fang Yu was also frustrated; he originally wanted to buy it back at a low price for a proper burial, never expecting a bidding war to ensue.
The high price of eighty thousand was unsustainable for Fang Yu as they had limited disposable funds, all carefully calculated with specific goals and allocations.
When the opportunity arises, secretly head to the Shi Family and take Luo Jianqing’s head to bury it properly.
Fang Yu thought to himself.
Knowing who bought the item made things much easier.
“Eighty thousand taels! Let’s congratulate VIP 2125 for bidding this item at such a high price!”
With a rap of the wooden block, the storyteller was quite excited.
The audience was lively with discussions.
Meanwhile, outside the box on Fang Yu’s side…
Knock, knock, knock.
There was actually a knocking at the door.
“Come in.”
Bi Ziyu also spoke curiously.
The one who pushed the door open was a middle-aged man dressed in a sloppy manner.
Yet, Bi Ziyu recognized the man at a glance.
“Shi Fengjie! What are you doing at our end!”
Shi Fengjie smiled smugly.
“What’s wrong? Brother Bi doesn’t welcome me? Doesn’t welcome a person who just bid for the cursed head?”
Turned out he was from the Shi Family box next door!
The crowd came to realize.
Is he here to show off?
Fang Yu watched the initial false harmony quickly turn into verbal sparring, sarcasm frequent, each ready to kill the other yet stopping at just words without taking action.
Not only Fang Yu, even Diao Xiaohui only watched briefly before yawning from boredom.
“Sir, the item we bid for has been delivered.”
When the servant at the door reported, Shi Fengjie seemed to be injected with new bragging rights, immediately becoming smug.
He hardly noticed Bi Ziyu’s subtle expression of holding in laughter and slight unrestraint.
As he was about to leave proudly, Bi Ziyu suddenly spoke, seemingly to himself.
“Speaking of which, I wonder if Master Ouyang has arrived at this auction event yet.”
Upon hearing this, Shi Fengjie knew there was still a chance to show off, and stopped, turning half his face to speak lightly.
“So the Bi Family news is so outdated, eh? From what I know, Master Ouyang has just entered the auction, but this news might only reach the weak Bi Family half an hour later.”
The subtle bragging was quite well executed, but unfortunately…
“Is that so? That’s quite fortunate. Brother Diao, the timing is just right, would you mind heading to Master Ouyang’s, to check the situation for me?”
What…?
Shi Fengjie doubted his ears.
The Bi Family is actually sending someone to see Master Ouyang? Isn’t this self-humiliating and downright laughable!
Instinctively, he couldn’t help but search among the crowd, looking for this so-called Brother Diao.
And Fang Yu naturally understood Bi Ziyu’s intention to maneuver in the situation.
But calculating the time, it was indeed about right.
This smooth success, what to speak about a comeback, even the Shi Family; they can’t be compared with the Bi Family.
Of course, at the moment, the two were still on par.
“Madam.”
Fang Yu glanced at Ding Hui, extending his hand.
Ding Hui extended her hand to hold.
“Well then, Lord Bi, I’ll go over for a look.”
“Mm.”
Bi Ziyu replied indifferently.
Their coordinated exchange amused Shi Fengjie.
Overestimating oneself!
He sneered quietly and turned to leave.
Whether it’s the Bi Family, or even his Shi Family, no family on the second floor truly has the right to see Master Ouyang face-to-face; the Bi Family is simply dreaming!
After Shi Fengjie departed, Fang Yu and Ding Hui left, leaving Bo Changquan and others in the box.
Bo Changquan kept silent as did Diao Xiaohui; only Bi Ziyu and Bi Zuo continued their awkward conversation.
Meanwhile, outside in the corridor, Fang Yu saw a gathering crowd ahead.
He didn’t even need to ask where Master Ouyang’s box was, the crowd told it all.
“Did Master Ouyang actually come? Is it true about the Ancient Array from the Former Dynasty? I’ve got insider contacts at the auction, haven’t heard a thing.”
“Your contacts must be fake; I’ve heard it’s a very complex and advanced Ancient Array from the Former Dynasty, said to be more intricate and enormous than the current arrays in the Capital, which is why it brought Master Ouyang live.”
Listening to the low discussions among the crowd, Fang Yu felt a subtle sense.
Besides these murmurs, others were taking the opportunity for socializing with polite dialogues.
“Lord Shan, truly long time no see, so you attended this auction too. Our last meeting seems to be three years ago at the Tea House…”
“Lord Shi, you’ve been avoiding me recently; about the matter we discussed, you must give me an answer…”
Many were seizing this chance to meet certain individuals, not caring about Master Ouyang, using the crowds at his door to find whom they wanted to converse with.
Such folks are actually smart.
Over the years, who has the chance to meet Master Ouyang; blocking the door is useless as he won’t give the opportunity.
But the crowd waiting outside the door are indeed capable of a serendipitous meeting.
Fang Yu even spotted another connection of Yan Wenxi among those gathered at the door.
[Yuan He Gui: 30000/30000.]
The terrifying blood volume caused Fang Yu to regard him differently.
But looking at his position among the crowd here, he seemed…rather behind, lacking status, which struck Fang Yu subtly.
Moreover, it wasn’t the time to recognize people.
Missing this wave, approaching someone like Master Ouyang becomes tough.
As the saying goes, King Yan is easy to meet, while his underlings are tough to deal with; Master Ouyang’s elusive nature is similarly difficult. Yet his subordinates cover a massive array of formations, even penetrating into the Ouyang Family demands ways to break arrays for a chance meeting.
Unlike now, having a chance to meet Master Ouyang directly.
“Stop right there!”
“Everyone halt there!”
Fang Yu and Ding Hui were indeed stopped at the door.