Chapter 380: Chapter 381: Sea Auction Group
And now, the newlywed couple just returned to the bridal shop, and when the woman saw that the store’s prized wedding dress was gone, her face was instantly filled with disappointment.
It was only now she realized that the wedding dress Tang Qiulu was wearing earlier was indeed the real one, and saying it was a replica was just deceiving herself for comfort.
"Boss, did someone else buy that wedding dress?" the woman’s husband asked the female shop owner somewhat unwillingly.
"That’s right, did you see the wedding dress outside?" the female owner replied.
Now faced with the truth, he had no choice but to admit it. Thinking back on the words he had just said to Su Changfeng, his face burned with embarrassment.
"I don’t even understand why that woman would like that man. I heard she’s a chairman of a corporation, but that man is just living off a woman," the shop owner said with disdain.
"Living off a woman?" Hearing these words, the man regained his confidence once again. Although his wife’s wedding dress only cost a little over ten thousand, at least the money was earned by him. If Su Changfeng is really freeloading off a woman, then he’s nothing compared to him.
"Boss, are you saying the money was given to him by the woman?"
"Even though he paid the money, it’s highly likely that the money was given to him by the woman beforehand," the shop owner said.
"Wife, wasn’t I right? That guy doesn’t look like a wealthy person at all; he’s just a loser. But I didn’t expect that guy to be so shameless, living off a woman," the man laughed.
"By the way, I mentioned to you before about that auction happening soon. Maybe he will be there and even said he’d get the Eternal Necklace. If you’re interested, you can go check it out," the female shop owner continued, understanding that it was this woman’s jealousy at play, causing them both to return and ask about the wedding dress. So, she also mentioned the auction, hoping more people would witness Su Changfeng’s embarrassment, making the experience more amusing.
"If he’s going, I’ll definitely go too. A man who lives off a woman is a disgrace to all men. I want to see what that guy can even auction," the man said with an air of smugness.
After spending an entire day taking wedding photos, Su Changfeng and Tang Qiulu returned to the hotel feeling particularly exhausted. Tang Qiulu lay on the bed, not wanting to move at all, so Su Changfeng had to order room service.
"Who would’ve thought taking wedding photos would be such hard work? Why didn’t I feel like this before?" Tang Qiulu sprawled on the bed like a starfish, declaring she wouldn’t move even if chased by a gun.
Su Changfeng was better off, although he was also tired, not as exhausted as Tang Qiulu.
"Three years ago, you probably really wanted to kill me," Su Changfeng said.
Now, there were no barriers between Tang Qiulu and Su Changfeng, nothing left unsaid on this topic. Tang Qiulu candidly replied, "Back then, I didn’t even know your name. You suddenly married me just like that. How was I supposed to handle it?"
Su Changfeng nodded without saying anything, understanding Tang Qiulu. If it were him, he couldn’t handle it either. This was why Su Changfeng would always yield to Tang Qiulu in everything.
"By the way, why did Grandpa insist on me marrying you back then? Did you know Grandpa before?" Tang Qiulu curiously asked.
The relationship between Su Changfeng and the Shen Family’s old master was not particularly great. Previously joining the Shen Family, Su Changfeng felt it was a sheer coincidence, replying, "It was only after I came to Jiang City that I got to know him. The idea of me joining the Shen Family was brought up by Grandpa first."
Tang Qiulu didn’t press further since the next question might involve things Su Changfeng wasn’t willing to discuss. She wouldn’t force him to tell her, knowing that when the time was right, Su Changfeng would surely tell her what she wanted to know.
"I’m a bit tired, I’m going to rest," Tang Qiulu said.
"Then you rest at the hotel, I’ll head out for a bit," Su Changfeng said.
After leaving the hotel, Su Changfeng headed to the auction group, planning to attend the auction. He needed to inquire about the situation beforehand, especially since these auctions likely required an invitation to enter. It was something that couldn’t be overlooked.
Even though he had never seen the necklace called the Eternal Necklace before, he had said that just hearing its name made it worth going after, and he wasn’t joking.
The Sea Auction Group is a domestic auction group, headquartered in Beijing, with immense influence, and the auction venue on Heaven Island is a branch opened by their group.
Not only here, but they have auction venues set up in most large cities under their group, with the annual turnover from Sea Auction Group never dropping below ten billion. Many antiques and cultural relics are also auctioned off by the Sea Auction Group.
Its status in the auction field is unattainable by ordinary auction groups, and it has extraordinary influence internationally as well.
There’s even a rumor that the owner of the Sea Auction Group, due to their massive funds, once bought a small country. However, such rumors remain unverified, and the truth is unknown.
"I’m looking for the person in charge of your group," Su Changfeng said to the security at the entrance of the group.
The security staff at their group are well-trained, always courteous to everyone, never displaying a demeaning attitude, as the Sea Auction Group’s tenet is that everyone could be a potential customer and mustn’t be offended. Furthermore, the wealthier a person, the more low-key they tend to be, so the group dares not risk offending wealthy individuals.
"Did you have an appointment, sir," the security asked Su Changfeng.
"No," Su Changfeng replied.
"If you don’t have an appointment, it may be difficult to see the person in charge, but I can convey a message for you," the security responded.
The security’s attitude surprised Su Changfeng a bit because even though he simply asked to see the person in charge, the security remained very polite to him. The system at the Sea Auction Group was indeed different.
The group provides particularly strict training for these employees, unlike the general hierarchy attitude seen in many medium-sized groups.
"Thank you," Su Changfeng replied politely.
The security returned shortly after with a middle-aged man.
"Hello, I am Li Wenchen, the person in charge of the Heaven Island Branch. May I ask why you wanted to see me?" Li Wenchen inquired.
"I’m particularly interested in your necklace called the Eternal Necklace, but this is my first auction, and I’m not quite familiar with the process. Do I have to verify my assets?" Su Changfeng asked.
"Please come with me, sir," Li Wenchen said with a smile. Su Changfeng was interested in the Eternal Necklace, indicating considerable capability, so he had to invite such a guest to the VIP room for hospitality.