Mommy, the wealthy daddy has come to propose again.

Bai Ning couldn't imagine that there was anyone who collected more antiques than the old man, so he asked curiously, "Grandpa, who is the person you are talking about who has collected more antiques than you? Is there really such a senior collector in the world?"

You have to know that every antique from thousands of years ago is priceless, and Gong Qilin can only take them all home because he has money. The value of this room of antiques is already immeasurable. And what kind of person is that god-level collector?

"Ningning, you have to understand that there are always people better than you. Grandpa does have many antiques of all sizes, but throughout the long history, there are many people who love collecting more than me. It took me most of my life to collect these treasures from all over the world."

Gong Qilin narrowed his eyes slightly, with a smile on his lips, as if he was recalling something long ago and beautiful...

"About sixty years ago, I went across the ocean with your great grandfather for the first time. At that time, we went abroad to discuss a red wine business. We happened to catch up with an epic auction in City R. I clearly remember that at that auction, I saw a blue and white porcelain bowl that was lost in my country two hundred years ago. The auction price of just one bowl was as high as five million."

Antiques are valuable because of their long history. The blue and white porcelain bowl is about a thousand years old, so it is normal to be sold at that price. It can be said to be relatively cheap.

Gong Qilin said slowly: "Your great grandfather finally bid for the blue and white porcelain bowl at a high price of seven million and brought it back to China. He said that he wanted to bring back all the cultural relics that belonged to our country."

He walked to the back of the shelf, tiptoed slightly, and took down a blue and white porcelain bowl from the fifth layer. The patterns on it were clear and delicate, and the edges showed some wear and tear from the years. It was a symbol of history.

“Here, this is the bowl.”

Bai Ning took the porcelain bowl from Gong Qilin's hand and stared at it quietly for a long time.

After a long while, Bai Ning said softly: "Grandpa, I think I can understand why you are so keen on collecting antiques. If I had the same experience as you, maybe I would do the same."

No Chinese citizen would have the heart to watch those antiques, which carry the wisdom and hard work of the ancients, being lost abroad.

Gong Qilin is not short of money, and he is fully capable of bringing the antiques home, which can be regarded as making a contribution to his country to the best of his ability.

"Ningning, grandpa has prepared a gift for you."

Gong Qilin patted Bai Ning's hand with satisfaction and took the curious girl to the deepest part of the attic, where there was an antique mahogany dressing table with something on it, covered with black cloth, looking mysterious and precious.

"Ningning, Grandpa has prepared this gift for you since you were born. Unfortunately, things don't go as planned. You were abducted by a villain and it took almost 30 years to find you. This Phoenix Hairpin has been put aside since then."

Phoenix hairpin?

Bai Ning caught the key words in the old man's words and couldn't help but be surprised. Wasn't it true that in ancient times only queens had the honor of wearing treasures?

Gong Qilin lifted the black cloth, revealing the treasure underneath. It was truly a beautiful golden phoenix hairpin, purely hand-carved. The phoenix tail was very delicate and magnificent, and it was shining with golden light in the dark.

"Ningning, this phoenix hairpin is the dowry I prepared for you. It was given to Empress Zhang by Emperor Gao two thousand years ago. During the years when you were kidnapped, your parents and I never gave up looking for you. Grandpa really wants to see you get married with his own eyes!"

Gong Qilin said kindly, "Now that Ruxue has finally found you, this phoenix hairpin should be returned to its original owner. Grandpa hopes to see you get married in style in his lifetime."

Bai Ning held the phoenix hairpin in her hand. It was heavy and carried her grandfather's love and affection.

"Grandpa, thank you."

This phoenix hairpin is of extraordinary significance and is the only one of its kind in the world. The fact that Gong Qilin chose to give it to Bai Ning instead of Gong Wanwan shows that he is actually biased.