Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 466 - 464

Chapter 466: Chapter 464

Because of this, many people hesitated when it reached 4,000 taels, not daring to carry on the bidding!

After all, money wasn’t simply blown in by the wind.

A few thousand taels could be more than a year’s income during tough times.

But since the stone gambling master had upped the bid, what were they hesitating for? Those who had previously held back began to increase their bids.

Zhuge Meiyu sighed in relief when she saw Xiao’er raising her sign, she was initially worried she was just here to join the fray!

Xiao’er was frustrated! Were this group of old fellows here to oppose her? They were certainly fanning the flames again after initially backing off!

This stone wasn’t as good as it appeared to be, but her space had the ability to purify. A few thousand taels thrown in wouldn’t make her suffer a loss! Plus, she could put it to good use!

Yet, for them, it was a different story. One stroke might turn a few thousand taels into several hundred!

The difficulty of stone-solving wasn’t just something said in passing!

...

"4,800 taels!"

"4,900 taels!"

"5,000 taels!"

"Number five, 5,000 taels, is there anyone willing to bid higher than 5,000 taels?"

"5,000 taels for the first time!"

The few bidders all looked at Xiao’er.

The girl hesitated; no longer increasing the bid? It seemed like it was not worth to carry on.

Xiao’er was speechless, why were they all looking at her? Would they raise their bids if she did?

"5,000 taels for the second time!"

Forget it, consider it an act of charity. She would raise the price one more time, and if someone else competed, she would leave it be!

This Tianhuang stone would be handy if she kept it for a year.

A year was a long time; to get it or not, that’s the question.

Seeing no one else raising their bids, Xiao’er raised her sign again: "5,100 taels."

Those still considering upping their bids all backed down seeing Xiao’er hesitating.

Zhuge Meiyu saw Xiao’er raising her bid again, and a thrill of excitement flared in her heart.

"5,200 taels!" She was determined to make Xiao’er cough up all the money she had earned!

Xiao’er heard a familiar voice and turned to peek over her shoulder.

Zhuge Meiyu shot her a provocative smile.

Xiao’er: Childish!

However, she realized she had been acting quite childish herself.

Xiao’er shot her back the same provocative stare.

Xiao’er raised her signboard again: "5,500 taels."

A flicker of hope ignited amongst the audience! The stone gambling master now bid 5,500 taels, does that mean... Should they raise the bid or not?

Zhuge Meiyu wanted to raise her sign again, but Zhuge Jinquan grabbed her hand: "Stop messing around. Over 5,000 taels is too risky."

"Is there any other customer who wants to increase the bid?"

"Big Brother, I know what I’m doing. This is the last time. If she raises again, I won’t."

Zhuge Jinquan could see clearly that the two were trying to outdo each other.

If he intervened forcefully and her little sister lost, she might stir up even more trouble.

Forget it, one last time.

"5,500 taels for the first time!"

The crowd hesitated a lot.

"5,500..."

"6,000 taels!" Zhuge Meiyu shouted, raising her signboard.

Puff! Zhuge Jinquan felt like spitting blood! She had jumped straight to 6,000 taels!

He quickly turned to look at Xiao’er, not wanting to miss her next move. He silently urged in his heart: Go on, keep raising!

Everyone else lost hope completely.

"This lady has bid 6,000 taels. Can anyone provide a higher bid?" The auctioneer’s voice carried an excitement he could barely contain!

6,000 taels! Wow!

He was certain to get a significant commission this time!

"6,000 taels for the first time!"

6,000 taels? Hmm, too high! For this auction, Brother Shangguan will surely insist on paying. Always using someone else’s money, it’s just too embarrassing, better let it go.

Tianhuang? It’s not a must-have either!

Thus, Xiao’er decided not to act.

Shangguan Xuanyi leaned down to glance at Xiao’er, "Won’t you go any higher?"

Xiao’er shook her head, "That Tianhuang isn’t as good as it looks, it’s not worth 6,000 taels! I was just playing along with that lady."

"6,000 taels for the second time."

Spending 6,000 taels on a stone? She’s not stupid after all! 6,000 taels can feed an ordinary family for several generations!

Tianhuang is rare, but it’s not non-existent! Why bother!

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Xuanyi said no more.

Zhuge Meiyu glared at Xiao’er. The damn enchantress isn’t going higher?!!!

"6,000 taels for the third time!"

The hammer falls: "Sold!"

Zhuge Jinquan felt like the world was coming to an end!

6,000 taels! He had only slightly more than 5,000 taels left on him!

Xiao’er stood and said to Zhuge Meiyu with a smile, "Gold can be easily obtained, but Tianhuang is rare. Congratulations to you, miss!"

She must be mocking me! Zhuge Meiyu was so angry that she almost tore her handkerchief!

A staff member carrying the Tianhuang piece approached, "Miss, this is the Tianhuang piece you won."

"Big Brother," Zhuge Meiyu looked at Zhuge Jinquan, who was on the verge of collapsing, and timidly spoke out.

An inch of Tianhuang is as valuable as an inch of gold, 6,000 taels is equivalent to 600 taels of gold, this inch of Tianhuang is far more valuable than an inch of gold.

"Brother Qinghua, can you lend me 1,000 taels?"

Gong Qinghua took out a 1,000 taels silver banknotes from his pocket and gave it to him.

The face of Zhuge Meiyu turned red with embarrassment. She instinctively looked in the direction where Xiao’er and the others were already walking out. No one was even looking back at her. Just as she breathed a sigh of relief, she realized that many people around her were watching her.

How embarrassing! She had to borrow money from others to pay! And everyone saw it!

Damn enchantress! This hatred can’t be reconciled!

Covering her face, she quickly ran out.

Zhuge Jinquan swiftly shoved the money into the staff member’s hand and followed her out.

"Sir, this is the Tianhuang bid by the lady."

Zhuge Jinquan turned back, picked up the Tianhuang piece and rushed out again.

Gong Qingnian leisurely followed along.

At this moment, Xiao’er and the others just happened to reach the entrance.

Seeing Xiao’er who had made her a laughingstock, Zhuge Meiyu’s heart was burning with rage, rushing towards Xiao’er with the intent to ram into her.

Shangguan Xuanyi noticed the fluctuation of Qi behind him and immediately pulled Xiao’er into his arms to protect her.

Missing her target, Zhuge Meiyu crashed directly into a bald, pot-bellied, big-eared jeweler.

Despite his hefty appearance, the jeweler was feeble due to his indulgent carnal appetites, and with Zhuge Meiyu’s ferocious charge, he stumbled and fell spectacularly.

Lacking balance due to inertia, Zhuge Meiyu ended up on top of him.

"Whoa, which tortoise dares to hit me!"

The jeweler turned around, saw a stunning young lady, and his face immediately softened into a smile, "Miss, are you okay? Did you get hurt in the fall? Let me help you up."

As he spoke, the jeweler’s hands started moving towards Zhuge Meiyu’s chest.

Zhuge Meiyu quickly reacted, sat on his waist and slapped him twice across the face, "Pervert!"

Seeing this, Zhuge Jinquan quickly stepped forward to help Zhuge Meiyu get up.

The jeweler who was slapped didn’t seem angry, he had plenty of obedient beauties at home, yet he had never met such a fiery beauty. No doubt, she was the one for him! As he struggled to his feet, he began, "My beautiful lady, don’t be angry. My damn wife at home probably won’t survive this month. As soon as she kicks the bucket, I’ll bring you home as my wife. I definitely won’t let you be wronged as the eighteenth concubine."