Chapter 1412: Chapter 1271: These People, They’ve All Gone Mad…
Luo Danlun felt deeply unsettled, his eyes filled with confusion and disbelief. He couldn’t resist glancing at Bai Xiaosheng, who stood right beside him.
Bai Xiaosheng wasn’t looking at him but instead at the elders seated around the room.
At this mont, Bai Xiaosheng’s face carried a calm smile, devoid of any hint of arrogance, his deanor utterly respectful and composed.
“What on earth did this guy bring as a gift? Is this truly handmade?!” Luo Danlun couldn’t believe it. “How is this possible? Sothing he made with his own hands could astonish these family elders, even Sir Wei, to such an extent!”
He couldn’t fathom it and couldn’t help but swallow hard.
The elders before him—none of them lacked wealth, possessing riches like mountains of gold and silver.
Their level of discernnt was unimaginable to ordinary folk.
Even an ancient artifact like the $20 million purple clay teapot “Whisper” would rely pique their interest; it would never trigger such a reaction!
Shocked beyond belief, Luo Danlun stepped forward, craning his neck to look inside.
He had to see for himself what kind of object Bai Xiaosheng had brought!
Luo Danlun’s grandfather, Luo Yuefeng, initially sat composed, unaffected by the astonished expressions of his old associates.
“These old fellows are just pitying the boy, giving him face on purpose to embarrass ,” Luo Yuefeng thought dismissively, even sneering. “Heh, a re handmade purple clay teapot—how good could it possibly be? These old fellows might want to call black white and a stag a horse, but there are limits. Who’s fooling whom here?”
He casually glanced at the two elder companions who weren’t particularly interested in purple clay but had sharp judgnt.
They’d give an impartial verdict soon enough.
With a cheerful expression, Luo Yuefeng turned his head and suddenly noticed his grandson, Luo Danlun, leaning forward and displaying utterly improper behavior, craning his neck to investigate.
At this, Luo Yuefeng frowned deeply.
Luo Danlun, soone he raised from a young age, had been impeccably taught in etiquette by both Chinese scholars and European butlers. He should never act so discourteously!
But as Luo Yuefeng took in his grandson’s expression, he froze.
Luo Danlun’s wide-open eyes betrayed sheer astonishnt and disbelief, as if he’d seen a ghost.
“The boy’s possessed!” Luo Yuefeng was startled, but he quickly dismissed this absurd thought.
At the sa ti, he noticed that Wei Tianhe from across the table didn’t look quite right either.
Even Wei Tianhe’s expression had drastically changed, making Luo Yuefeng finally realize sothing was amiss.
Could those old associates’ reactions be genuine?
Were they truly astonished?!
How could this be possible!
Luo Yuefeng refused to believe it.
When the velvet cover was lifted, everyone acted as if they’d lost their minds. Was this a gift in the box or so kind of enchantnt?
Luo Yuefeng imdiately stood up, placing both hands on the table, leaning forward for a closer look.
He had to see for himself what on earth had caused such shock among his old companions!
Opposite him, Wei Tianhe carefully, reverently lifted out a single purple clay teapot with both hands.
As it ca into view, even soone like Luo Yuefeng, who didn’t particularly appreciate purple clay teapots, had his eyes light up.
The teapot’s body was full and round, its lines elegant, featuring a circular lid with a spherical knob, a short curved spout, and lovely rounded contours, supported by a base with multiple petal-like feet.
While the teapot was free of any ornantation, its simplicity exuded such understated elegance that it seed imbued with a unique, almost magical charm.
Most strikingly, the purple clay seed to emit varying hues depending on the angle of view, reminiscent of a halo-like aura.
Perfectly simple yet profoundly exquisite!
Eight words resonated in everyone’s hearts: Remarkable talent lies in pure simplicity.
This teapot transcended the typical realm of purple clay craftsmanship—it was nothing short of a masterpiece!
Even Luo Yuefeng found himself transfixed, whereas Wei Tianhe and three other elders didn’t even blink as they stared.
Silence pervaded the room with only the sound of breathing audible.
This extraordinary scene lasted for a full minute until soone finally spoke!
“Brother Wei, let buy this teapot from you. I’ll offer $50 million!” A plump elder woman directly addressed Wei Tianhe.
Her face was alight with uncontrollable excitent, like a woman beholding a rare gemstone—but in this case, it was a purple clay teapot that had taken her fancy.
“I’ll offer $100 million!” Not waiting for Wei Tianhe’s response, a slim elder woman exclaid.
Her gentle personality contrasted with the plump elder woman’s boldness, yet both had suddenly deviated from their usual poise.
“Sister, are you competing with ?!” The plump elder woman glared at the slim elder woman, infuriated.
“Elder sister, we’re not short on money, but this item is unique—whoever bids higher wins!” The slim elder woman maintained a polite smile, her tone firm and unyielding.
The bidding quickly skyrocketed to $100 million!
In US dollars!
Luo Yuefeng watched in disbelief, eyes fixed on the seemingly inconsequential object in Wei Tianhe’s hands.
After a few strained breaths, he finally managed to speak, laughing dryly, “This is ridiculous! Is this thing really worth $100 million?!”
It was a modern product, not a historical artifact. Spending that kind of money was sheer madness!
After all, their own “Whisper” purple clay teapot with docunted historical significance was only worth $20 million!
Could Bai Xiaosheng’s handmade teapot achieve such a value?!
Luo Yuefeng refused to believe it.
When he voiced this thought aloud, the plump and slim elder won imdiately shot him sharp glares.
Their eyes expressed a unanimous sentint:
“You’re not qualified to comnt!”
On the side, a thin elder man hurriedly gestured at Luo Yuefeng, implying, “You’re an outsider—don’t interrupt!”
Luo Danlun stared in stunned silence, unable to utter a word.
Nearby, Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying exchanged a glance, their fists clenching quietly.
Two unfamiliar elder won competing fiercely in bidding, with astronomical figures no less—this was true recognition!
Just monts before, Luo Yuefeng and his grandson had scoffed and belittled.
Now behold! This was the genuine value of Xiaosheng’s gift!
It utterly eclipsed their “Whisper”!
Watching the two elder won bickering, even Bai Xiaosheng was startled.
“It’s already reached $100 million—around ￥600-700 million!” Bai Xiaosheng could hardly believe it himself.
“Maybe I should give up business and just make teapots,” Bai Xiaosheng thought cheekily to himself.
But then he dismissed the idea imdiately.
These two purple clay teapots had taken every ounce of effort from him and Li Ni, nearly costing them their lives.
Bai Xiaosheng had once overexerted his mind to the point where Red Lotus had issued him a strict warning.
Sure, earning ￥600-700 million by risking his life might seem tempting to most, but Bai Xiaosheng wasn’t willing—not when achieving promotions like Senior Affairs Officer already granted him a hefty ￥500 million, and his next step to Regional President would bring at least ￥1 billion! It wasn’t worth the risk!
Besides, without that imnse motivation driving him before, he wouldn’t be able to produce such divine craftsmanship by risking his life again.
Ultimately, it was heaven-sent inspiration that had led to the creation of these masterpieces!
And furthermore, the only people willing to pay such astronomical prices were Wei Tianhe and his circle.
But Bai Xiaosheng wouldn’t dare take their money…
With the elder won still “battling” to claim the teapot, the thin elder man couldn’t hold back; he ran his tongue over his lips and approached Wei Tianhe.
“Brother Wei, look. If you sell it to either of them, it’s bound to cause drama. Maybe… you could sell it to instead. I’ll offer generous concessions on our European partnership deal, collaborating with your Wei Family!”
This elder tried to insert himself into the fray.
Before Wei Tianhe could answer, the two elder won simultaneously glared at him.
“Scram!”
“This isn’t your turn!”
The thin elder man flinched, evidently wary of provoking these formidable won, and quickly grinned sheepishly.
“Who said I was selling it? This is a gift from the boy!” Wei Tianhe carefully placed the purple clay teapot back in its box, smirking as he jokingly chided them. “And there’s another one. Do you want to see it?”
“Of course!”
The two elder won responded in unison, while the thin elder man’s eyes sparkled with anticipation as he nodded repeatedly.
Luo Danlun glanced at his grandfather in silence.
Having learned his lesson, Luo Yuefeng knew better than to speak up again—nobody would listen anyway.
All he could do was watch silently, his expression complex.
Wei Tianhe brought out the other purple clay teapot.
The crowd let out a collective gasp.
This teapot featured decorations of plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum—the “Four Gentlen” of Chinese artistry. The orchid served as its base, its body adorned with plum blossoms and chrysanthemums, while its spout and handle took the form of bamboo.
“Four Gentlen” combined into one, encapsulating their nobility, grace, resilience, and tranquility within a single design!
The craftsmanship, both in form and artistry, was nothing short of breathtaking—lifelike and harmonious in every aspect!
Purple clay teapots are categorized as either “simple wares” or “decorative wares.”
If the previous teapot was the pinnacle of “simple wares,” then this one was a “decorative ware” divine artifact!
“Brother Wei, leave one for —the price is negotiable!”
“You can’t hog both of these divine artifacts, Brother Wei!”
“If you won’t sell, can I at least rent one to keep at ho?”
The two elder won and the thin elder man, seemingly going mad, began shouting at once.
Wei Tianhe quickly put the teapot back into its box and covered it with the lid, clutching the box protectively against his chest.
“Are you three insane? This belongs to the Wei Family! It’s not for sale! And renting it? Forget it!”
Wei Tianhe turned to Bai Xiaosheng, his eyes glowing brightly, and laughed heartily. “Good boy, I didn’t know you possessed such talent! If only I’d known, I would have invited you to the Wei Family long ago for so quality ti together!”
Wei Tianhe’s words seed to spark realization in the other three elders.
They all turned toward Bai Xiaosheng in unison, their expressions predatory, as if he were prey, startling Bai Xiaosheng.
“Young man!” This ti, the thin elder man shouted first.
He nearly jumped in exhilaration, pointing at Bai Xiaosheng as he cried, “I also have a granddaughter—she’s gorgeous! Let introduce you two!”
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