But when Ye Weicai turned his head, he saw Han Chen and Song Ming beaming, as if they had encountered something incredibly joyous.
The smile on Ye Weicai's face immediately faltered.
More importantly, Ye Weicai noticed a hint of schadenfreude in Han Chen and Song Ming's expressions.
Sensing this, Ye Weicai felt that something was amiss.
Logically, Han Chen and Song Ming, having not acquired the Yin Yang Mirror, should have been feeling quite dejected.
Yet, not only were they not dejected, they were actually quite happy.
What was going on?
In Ye Weicai's mind, thoughts flashed like lightning.
But after thinking for a long time, he still couldn't figure it out.
In the end, he could only shake his head and give up.
He concluded that Han Chen and Song Ming might have gone mad from not obtaining the Yin Yang Mirror.
With these thoughts, Ye Weicai couldn't help but smile.
He planned to find Han Chen and Song Ming after the auction to provoke them further.
It would be best if they completely lost their minds.
As for Lin Hao.
He planned to find an opportunity to deal with him later.
Although Lin Hao had cost him over ten million.
But now that he had secured the Yin Yang Mirror, he had essentially recouped his losses.
After all, he had only spent three hundred million on this artifact, the Yin Yang Mirror.
According to his initial budget, he believed he would need at least five hundred million, possibly even six hundred million, to acquire the Yin Yang Mirror.
Now, however, he had managed to purchase it for only half the estimated price, which he considered a tremendous profit.
With these thoughts, Ye Weicai shook his head and then looked up to observe the final item of the auction.
This item was unremarkable, a painting by Tang Bohu.
Its starting bid was five million.
It was eventually sold for eight million.
Thus, the entire auction concluded.
And as the auction ended and the crowd began to disperse.
Ye Weicai indeed walked towards Lin Hao, Xiao Hei, Han Chen, and Song Ming.
Upon reaching them, Ye Weicai cut to the chase. After glancing at Lin Hao, he directly addressed Han Chen and Song Ming, commencing his taunts.
"Oh, aren't these President Han and President Song? It seems you're in quite a good mood despite not acquiring the artifact."
"President Han, President Song, would you like me to take out the Yin Yang Mirror for you to see?"
"Oh, I forgot you two had already seen the Yin Yang Mirror earlier."
"In that case, we'll look at it again some other time."
"Three hundred million, quite expensive, don't you think, President Han, President Song?"
"Why don't you name a price, and I'll sell it to you."
Han Chen and Song Ming, who had been acting nonchalant, were instantly startled by Ye Weicai's words.
"Heh, look at you two getting excited. Calm down, I'm just kidding," Ye Weicai said, smiling smugly at Han Chen and Song Ming.
Upon hearing Ye Weicai's words, Han Chen and Song Ming looked at him as if he were an idiot.
How could they feel that.
This Ye Weicai, after acquiring the Yin Yang Mirror, seemed to have lost his mind?
And as Han Chen and Song Ming stared at Ye Weicai like he was a fool.
Ye Weicai also noticed their gazes.
"What's going on?"
"Why are they looking at me like that?"
"Could it be jealousy?"
"Mr. Ye, if you have nothing else, you should go back and rest."
"Also, in the future, when things happen, don't get too agitated, lest you damage your health. After all, you're still young, aren't you?"
Han Chen said these words to Ye Weicai, suppressing his laughter, and then turned to leave.
Ye Weicai was not an idiot; he felt that Han Chen's words were pointed.
But for a moment, he couldn't quite grasp what Han Chen was referring to.
After thinking it over and failing to understand, Ye Weicai looked at Han Chen's retreating back and sneered, "Sour grapes indeed."
Han Chen heard Ye Weicai's words, but he couldn't be bothered to respond. He, along with Lin Hao, headed directly towards the exit of the auction hall.
He and Song Ming were planning to invite Lin Hao and Xiao Hei for a meal and, at the same time, ask Lin Hao if there was any solution to his predicament.
He felt that, apart from Lin Hao, no one else could resolve this matter.
While contemplating these thoughts, Han Chen walked alongside Lin Hao. Just as they were about to exit the venue.
An old man in a long robe suddenly blocked their path.
Han Chen looked at the elder and was immediately stunned.
This person was none other than Elder Qin, the overt spokesperson for the Hidden Auction Pavilion.
"Please, a moment of your time, esteemed guests." Elder Qin looked at Lin Hao, Xiao Hei, Han Chen, and Song Ming and said, "My employer wishes to invite you for tea. We would be honored if you would grace us with your presence."
"Your employer?" Han Chen was taken aback, then looked at Elder Qin with great surprise.
It was no wonder he was surprised.
For ever since the Hidden Auction Pavilion was established, its behind-the-scenes owner had never revealed themselves.
Everyone knew that the Hidden Auction Pavilion had a hidden owner, but no one had ever seen them.
Even Han Chen had only heard rumors and had never met them.
Unexpectedly, today, the hidden owner of the Hidden Auction Pavilion wanted to invite them for tea?
Although Han Chen had a vague premonition of something amiss.
The opportunity to meet the hidden owner of the Hidden Auction Pavilion still filled him with excitement.
At the same time, Song Ming also looked at Elder Qin with surprise.
However, he was more cautious.
He looked at Elder Qin and said with a smile, "Elder Qin, it is indeed a great honor to be invited for tea by your esteemed establishment. However, to visit for tea without any prior arrangement might be an imposition."
"President Han, wouldn't you agree?"
"Indeed," Han Chen nodded, then looked at Elder Qin, expecting an explanation.
"The two gentlemen need not worry. My employer has stated that once you arrive, all will become clear," Elder Qin said to Han Chen and Song Ming with a slight smile.
Hearing this, Han Chen exchanged a glance with Song Ming, then looked at Lin Hao and said, "Brother, what do you think about this..."
"You guys go ahead. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be heading home."
Lin Hao waved his hand and prepared to leave with Xiao Hei.
He didn't care about any employers. He had already helped Han Chen, and now it was time for him to attend to his own business.
That ancient bronze sword, and that piece of spiritual jade.
Lin Hao was still thinking about them.
Although both items had been acquired by Ye Weicai.
These two items were the first things Lin Hao had set his eyes on.
Since he had seen them first, they naturally belonged to him.
Therefore, Lin Hao wanted to quickly find Ye Weicai and reclaim his belongings.
Even though the items were his, if they stayed with someone else for too long, things could change, such as defaulting on payment.
However, just as Lin Hao was about to leave the venue.
Elder Qin stepped forward, blocking Lin Hao, and said with a眯ing smile, "My employer said that others may leave, but Mr. Lin must attend."