NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 89: Auction
After all, the chamber of commerce and the auction house serve different purposes.
The Dongyang Chamber of Commerce, wealthy and influential, directly took over hosting the entire Dongyang Auction House event.
At this moment, the auction house doors were wide open.
On each side stood four tall, elegant young women, looking to be in their twenties, each evidently carefully selected.
They were dressed in matching light pink long dresses, adorned with diamonds at the collar, cuffs, and chest.
On their chests, they wore a badge embossed with the word "Dongyang," signifying their affiliation with the hosts.
As guests approached, the four stunning young women would bow courteously with warm smiles. Although the smiles were professional, they still gave a good impression.
Despite no visible bare skin, their slender waists, shapely hips, and alluring curves created a powerful visual impact. Even while standing at the entrance as greeters, they attracted frequent glances from many male guests.
But that was all.
They were sent by the Dongyang Chamber of Commerce to add prestige to the event.
As Su Luoheng approached the door, the four young women bowed in unison.
"Welcome, esteemed guest, to the Dongyang Chamber of Commerce."
Their voices, like their appearances, were sweet and gentle, exuding youthful vibrancy.
Upon entering the auction hall.
Soft lighting from chandeliers illuminated the spacious, bright hall.
The walls were adorned with intricate relief carvings, exuding a sense of classical luxury, blending refinement with a rich artistic ambiance. The interior decor was sophisticated and lavish without being ostentatious.
Su Luoheng had just shown the Dongyang Chamber of Commerce invitation when a beautiful young woman in a black embroidered qipao came forward to warmly welcome him.
"Esteemed guest, please follow me."
With a graceful gesture, she turned lightly and led Su Luoheng to the highest-tier auction room.
For this auction, guests were arranged in white, yellow, purple, and red seating areas according to their status.
The white area, at the back of the hall, was for ordinary people able to spend at least ten thousand. The yellow area, in the middle, was reserved for Spirit Masters with a budget of over a hundred thousand. The purple area, closer to the front, required a minimum net worth of five hundred thousand.
As for the red area, it was reserved for the private boxes above.
These seats weren't just for the wealthy but for those with considerable power as well.
Only ten items were prepared for the auction, and the guests in the red area were all of distinguished status.
The invitation Su Luoheng received for a private box was thanks to the influence of his teacher.
Following the qipao-dressed hostess, Su Luoheng ascended to the second floor of the auction house.
Many young women in long dresses walked along the corridor.
They were all between nineteen and twenty years old, each with a sweet smile, possessing the same beauty and grace as the greeters outside, creating a striking impression.
This was standard practice at the auction house.
If a guest in a private box found one of them attractive, they could beckon them over.
However, this privilege was only available to those in the boxes.
Guests in the main hall obviously couldn't enjoy this special treatment.
The hostess in the qipao gestured to the corridor on the right, her smile sweet.
"Esteemed guest, please proceed this way."
Su Luoheng nodded and stepped forward.
Not far inside, doors to private rooms began to appear on both sides, and the hostess finally led him to the eighth door on the corridor.
Pushing open the door, they entered.
Su Luoheng glanced around the room.
It was approximately 200 square meters, decorated with refined taste. The floor was covered in a light blue plush carpet, and the walls displayed delicate screens. Various exquisite ornaments and trinkets made of top-quality mutton-fat jade filled the space, all of which were immensely valuable.
Although lavish, the room was not gaudy, clearly the product of thoughtful design.
At the front of the room was a single, expansive glass panel.
This glass had been specially treated so that those inside could clearly see out, while those outside couldn't glimpse into the box at all.
Seated on the sofa, one could look down and see the auction stage through the glass.
The qipao-clad hostess also began to explain to Su Luoheng.
"This box has been specially designed for distinguished guests like you, to ensure privacy and security. You'll be able to participate and view the auction from here. When bidding, all you need to do is enter the desired price here, and you'll be able to place your bids. Any items you win will be delivered to this room immediately, and you can settle the payment at the end."
As she spoke, the hostess handed him a cup of tea.
Su Luoheng accepted the tea and asked casually, "What's your name?"
The hostess gave a slight bow and answered, "You can call me Qiuyu."
"How much longer until the auction begins?"
"Five minutes."
Five minutes...
Su Luoheng set down the teacup, closed his eyes, and relaxed as he waited for the auction to start.
Meanwhile, the auction hall had already filled to capacity.
Today, the hall was arranged in a circular layout, with an open central area featuring a large oval table surrounded by chairs. Around this central table was a ring of seats.
The seats were color-coded—white, yellow, and purple—radiating in an arc from the outer to the inner circle, with the majority of seats being the standard white.
Before long, the lights on the auction stage began to turn on in sequence.
Su Luoheng opened his eyes and asked, "Is it starting?"
Qiuyu bowed slightly and reminded him, "Yes, esteemed guest, our auction is about to begin."
As she spoke, the auction officially began.
A soothing, melodious instrumental performance filled the auction hall.
Thump—thump—thump!
A beautiful young woman dressed in purple gracefully stepped up to the large central table.
With her stunning features, sweet smile, and slender figure, the moment she appeared, she drew everyone's attention.
She slowly raised a silver tray holding a sound amplifier device, and with a gentle smile, she spoke: "Welcome to the Dongyang Auction House. I am your auctioneer for today, Li Yaoyao."
Her voice was as clear and pleasing as pearls falling on jade, a delight to hear.
All eyes turned to the stage.
Her graceful, curvaceous figure was enchanting, stirring imaginations.
With a soft smile, Li Yaoyao continued, "Today's auction is hosted by the Dongyang Chamber of Commerce. Each bid must increase by no less than one thousand gold soul coins, with no upper limit."
"Your time is precious, so let's get started. Now, please take a look at the first item up for auction."
At her signal, a stunning young woman with a curvaceous figure walked gracefully onto the stage, carrying an ornate box in her hands.