Where do tomb robbers meet in their lives?

"Back straight, eyes looking ahead, don't keep staring at the ground, and I don't have money to pick it up for you."

"Second aunt, the heels are too high, I'm afraid I'll fall if I don't look at them."

"You can't fall with a five-centimeter heel, not to mention Xiao Lu is supporting you."

I looked at the person beside me who was smiling attentively, and frowned: "Then I'd rather fall to my death."

"What nonsense are you talking about. Don't touch the hairpin, it won't look good like this."

"It's strange who wears pearl flowers on their hair these days."

"Don't talk nonsense, little girl. Hairstyles are very important in formal occasions. This bauhinia flower headdress is so unique, and the sterling silver brushed ones are handcrafted by Jingyi Workshop. It's a good product that can't be bought outside."

"But I still feel uncomfortable with something heavy in my hair."

"Miss Xu, you really look good wearing it," Lu Buzheng interjected, "It's a pity not to wear it."

I glanced at him to express my disdain, but I won't take it down if I got compliments from the opposite sex anyway.

"Step slowly, don't walk in a hurry, the skirt is too tight and it will not be soft. Oh, by the way, this cheongsam is slit to the thigh. When you sit, don't cross your legs, sit with your legs together .”

I glared at Lu Buzheng: "If you keep staring at my legs, I will slap you, do you believe it?"

Instead, the kid took half a step closer to me, and asked with a straight face, "What do you smoke?"

"Second aunt, where did grandpa find such a shameless person, why didn't you throw him out!"

Unexpectedly, my second aunt actually smiled and shook her head: "Xiao Lu, don't keep making fun of our Xiaoqing." Then she pulled me to her side, and whispered in my ear, "Your grandpa gave you a picture. The person in it is him."

I was stunned: "You, what did you say?"

The second aunt smiled softly and took my hand: "Okay, it's almost time, let's go."

For a while, I only felt that I became dizzy and stupid, and it took a long time to recover.

Damn, old man Xu, I thought you would be more reliable than old man Liang!

What kind of eyes do you have? Is the name Big Palm Eyes worth it? I thought you had such high eyesight that you dared to find such an unscrupulous grandson-in-law for your granddaughter, really!No wonder you are so positive towards me, after all, getting old man Xu's attention is beneficial to many people.

I have already said that when I am so attractive, handsome guys will look at me favorably. It turns out that there is a fucking reason for it.

Before I stepped out the door, I took another look at Lu Mingyuan, and he smiled back at me.

I shook my head, stepped on high heels, and staggered out of the room with my aunt.

After being tossed to death by Beijing's traffic for an hour, I stepped out of the car, and a Chinese-style building stood in front of me.

The general design of the Crescent Hotel is a very traditional eaves and bucket arches. Looking from the front door, you can see that the corners and eaves of the roof are raised upwards.The glazed tiles laid on the eaves exude a faint yellow color in the afterglow of the setting sun, reflecting the blue sky, while the colored paintings underneath are colorful, in sharp contrast with the white stone steps on the ground, making the whole building even more resplendent and resplendent. Imposing.

"This hotel in Beijing is different after all, it looks like the Forbidden City." I couldn't help admiring.

"It's far worse than the Forbidden City!"

The hoarse and powerful voice suddenly sounded from behind me, which startled me.

"Grandpa!" When I turned around, I saw a fat old man with gray hair and a light yellow Tang suit smiling at me among the crowd.

The old man pointed at the cornices of the hotel with great interest: "The overall style of this building, and the cornices and brackets are in the style of the Ming Dynasty. Limited by the drawing, the layout is relatively rigid. It can only be said that it fits well with the surrounding scenery. It is still eye-catching. Those in the Forbidden City are different, standard and upright royal buildings. Style Lei’s blueprints pay attention to the accuracy of the drawing, and the complex layout can still be clearly reflected. This level of skill is superb, compared to Ordinary civilian buildings, that is how many streets have been thrown away. So when you go to the Forbidden City to see, whether it is part or general, it can be gorgeous and magnificent, with both layout and artistic conception, and the close integration of architecture and environment, reaching the real sky. People are one." He then pointed to the colored paintings on the building, "If nothing else, just use this colored painting to decorate, here is the Xuanzi colored painting, which is the old style of Ming Dynasty colored painting, only in the center of the flower. Gold is used for the eyes. The rest are made of rolled jade. If you want to talk about the advantages, the color is bright and generous. You can go to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Palace of Qianqing, and the Hall of Mental Cultivation in the Forbidden City. There are large areas on it. The gold is pasted with powder and gold, and the golden dragon and seal color paintings are used, which show the supreme imperial power of the real dragon emperor." At last the old man smiled and concluded: "It's good that you are so big, little girl, now it's getting better and better. The more ignorant you are, the more basic things you can’t understand.”

"What level am I, how can I compare with you, grandpa?" I jumped up and ran to him, ignoring the crowd behind me and gave him a big hug, "Grandpa, grandpa, why are you so arrogant and tied me to Beijing?" Come on, I haven't seen you until now!"

"Why, even if I want to see my granddaughter?" Old man Xu scratched my nose, "Don't be so frisky when you wear a cheongsam, how decent it is."

"I'm not used to wearing a cheongsam. My second aunt said that the Xu family should not embarrass the Xu family on formal occasions. Grandpa, I look good in my dress. Don't embarrass our Xu family."

When I said this, my grandfather was very relieved, and said to the people around him: "Old Xue, this girl is terrible, the Xu family and the Xu family poured me so much ecstasy soup today, I guess I can't bear it when I ask for it later."

A staid old man in a strict suit and gold-rimmed reading glasses next to him responded jokingly: "Your own granddaughter asked me what to ask. She called you grandpa, and she didn't say anything when she saw me."

I smiled at him and said, "Second Uncle Xue, you are my second uncle. According to seniority, I will always call me Grandpa first."

The old man in the suit smiled at me again: "Second Uncle Xue, Second Uncle Xue, you can call me that. My old Xue is your grandfather's boss, and only Zhong Lin's father has the right to call me Second Uncle. You are a little girl, how do you rank? They are all the last ones, so I am ashamed to call me Second Uncle."

"It's too late for you to regret it now. Who told me to call my uncle that way when I was young, and you didn't object. How about I call you Lao Xue?"

Finally, the old man Xue couldn't help but laughed: "Okay, okay, if you call your grandfather Lao Xu, you can also call me Lao Xue. I have convinced you, Miss Xu!"

Look, look, even if it is Lao Xue, whom my grandfather calls on him, he can be cautious in front of Mr. Xu, and never call me Liang Xiaojin.It seems that today I am destined to do a good job in the role of Xu Qingzhuo.

While talking and joking, I scanned the people around me. Mr. Xu led a very capable team this time: the mischievous shopkeeper Xue Er and his "errand runner" Lu Mingyuan, the manager Xiao Yang who didn't want to talk too much with me, and after that, Xu Zhonglin This legitimate successor is Mr. Dong Ji, Chief Legal Officer of Zhiyuan Society, and his second aunt and her son Xu Qianfan.There are three other people who should be the top dealers of Zhiyuan Branch in North China or near Beijing.Since I am extremely unfamiliar with Mr. Xu's business, these people can only understand who is who after listening to Lu Mingyuan whispering to me, but judging by the aura of their talking and laughing, their identities are definitely not ordinary.

My grandfather hadn't gone out for several years, and when he came out, it was indeed a big scene.

Xu Zhanggong is different from Liang Youdao. He pays great attention to the order of the elders and the younger ones, so when he walks in front alone, except for Xue Er who walks side by side with him, everyone follows behind him.I am probably the only exception in the Xu family. I have been held by my grandfather since I was a child, and I followed him step by step.Now, he still let me walk with him.

I smirked at Lu Mingyuan who was standing in the last row.

As soon as we stepped into the store, there was a person in front of us. At first glance, he was a hotel executive with a very delicate silver badge pinned to his chest. Five or six people behind him were wearing black suits of the same style. They are all senior hotel reception managers.The visitor walked up to my grandfather, but before he opened his mouth, I heard Mr. Xu chuckle: "Xiao Ke, I haven't seen you for so many years, and you seem to be a bit of a boss."

A look of excitement flashed across the face of the half-white-haired executive, and then he bowed slightly and said respectfully: "Mr. They were all thinking that if Mr. Xu would come to the New Moon Hotel again one day, I would be the one to receive him. Unexpectedly, this wait will last for 17 years!"

My grandfather still smiled gently: "It's good that I didn't make you wait in vain."

The man nodded and said in a very solemn tone: "On behalf of the Crescent Hotel, I welcome Mr. Xu."

"Okay." My grandfather patted the man's shoulder and said good-bye several times, his eyes turned slightly red, and even the people behind him were infected, and every gesture revealed that A certain pious reverence.

I helped my grandfather to continue walking, and the people who passed by automatically separated to make way for us. I felt that many eyes were on us, and some people who were eager to come forward to say hello were all brought by Xiao Ke. The manager was polite but tough to guide him elsewhere.

I only now know what an awesome aura looks like.

Even I, who is usually casual, had to slow down in such a solemn and serious occasion, straightened my back, straightened my shoulders and looked straight at the eyes, not daring to reveal a trace of my usual dick.Over and over again I hypnotized myself "I am Lu Minzhi and I am a lady of everyone, I am Lu Minzhi and I am a lady of everyone".

The interior layout of the Crescent Hotel is a mixture of Chinese and Western styles, with both the solemn and elegant Chinese style and the comfortable and luxurious Western style.The whole hotel is divided into two floors, and there are some scattered seats all over the ground floor, which looks like a good thing with excellent carving.The most wonderful thing is that the table looks roughly the same at first glance, but the styles and carvings are slightly different when viewed separately, which complements the surrounding column decorations, making the layout of the entire bottom hall consistent and at the same time allowing people to appreciate the fine details. Art layout.

There is a platform in the middle of the bottom hall.When a senior manager saw me glance there, he kindly introduced to me that the Crescent Hotel was originally renovated from a theater, and there was a stage in the middle of the ground floor.On weekdays, some folk performances will be arranged for diners to enjoy. Some old Beijingers will come here to order dim sum and listen to operas in the afternoon.

I "oh" for a while, thinking that the land in Beijing is different. These reception managers are all so strong, and they will give you such a thoughtful guide and introduction, which will make you feel like floating lightly.What's more, the people who speak are full of Beijing taste, which is very contagious, and the environment in this room is so simple and simple. Walking in it really makes people feel as if they were relatives of the imperial family in the capital back then. Forgot all about it.When the auction starts, those who are held up by the host will probably raise their hands if they don't want to.

Sure enough, the auction is not something anyone can play.

Our destination is upstairs.I stood on the stairs and looked up, and saw that the second floor was full of private rooms, connected by long corridors on the southeast, northwest, and surrounding the stage at the bottom. box.

Manager Xiao Ke took us to a carved wooden door, and said to my grandfather: "Mr. Xu, they are arranged according to your habits. If you have anything to do, please tell us. Zhao Pu and Jiawei are responsible for the reception today. outside."

I helped Changgong Xu into the box.

The interior layout of this box is really unique, rather than the atmosphere of the hotel, it is more like a beautifully furnished guest room.A jade screen is arranged on the side of the spacious hall close to the stage, which separates the wooden carved dining table from the part of the hall that opens to the stage, so that if the family is not watching the play, there will be a certain privacy for the family to eat together.

All seated.

There were one big table and one small table, and on the small table sat Grandpa, Xue Er, Xiao Yang San Dangjia, Xu Zhonglin and me.Others sat down at a large table slightly outside, and some people raised the topic one after another, chatting with each other,

At this time, I had been carrying my back for a long time and felt very tired. Just as I was about to cross my legs, I saw Xu Zhonglin looking at me, so I had to put my legs down again.Alas, every time I eat with my grandfather, my second aunt and the others can't sit at the same table with me, so I can't relax.

Xu Zhanggong gave some instructions to Manager Xiao Yang about the opening of the handicap, and Yang Xuzhan listened silently, without saying a word from beginning to end.I have always thought that Xiao Yang, at an age that is too young to be established, can become the third-in-command manager of Zhiyuan Society, which is based on seniority, must be a golden finger.Otherwise, how did he cherish words like gold like the little brother, how did he get my grandfather's favor?

When I was thinking wildly, I suddenly heard my grandfather say: "Xue Er, what is the name of the child that Lao Liang is looking at?"

Xue Er replied, "It's called Wu Xie."

"Wu Xie," Xu Zhanggong murmured, and smiled, "Which grandson is Old Dog Wu?"

Xue Er took a sip of clear tea and said slowly: "This is the only one in their family, and it can be regarded as the eldest grandson in the family."

"Since he is the eldest grandson, he must inherit the family business."

"I don't know for certain about this matter. I heard that he also went to the ground several times recently, and the education he received since childhood was fairly orthodox. After the incident with Old Dog Wu (Warring States Silk Book), he retreated to Hangzhou in despair. His descendants resumed their old career. Among his three sons, only one is in this business. Wu Xie is from his eldest son's side."

I heard my grandfather and Xue Eryi discuss Wu Xie's background in one sentence, and I couldn't help but feel up and down.It seems that the grandfather also investigated clearly, he didn't just come to participate in an auction and leave.

"Since he is not a master, what does Liang Youdao like in him?"

Hearing my grandfather's question, I plucked up my courage and said in a low voice, "Grandpa, that...it's not that grandpa likes him, it's me, uh, I like him, so...grandpa didn't object."

"Then what do you like about him?" It was Xue Er who spoke, "I think this kid is stupid, and he speaks very aggressively."

Facing my grandfather's extremely stressful eyes, I made up my mind and said, "I thought he was stupid at first, and sometimes he couldn't figure out the situation in the fight, but several times he figured out a way to save him at critical moments." All of us." I roughly told my grandfather about how we escaped from the underwater tomb, and then said, "Not only that, but he also saved me several times, grandpa, you also know that most of the people in the undersea tomb are A desperado, he only cares about his own benefits. But Wu Xie is different, he always cares about the safety of others. He is also very good to me, and several times he gave his life to save me."

"How do you know whether he treats you well because you are Lao Xu's granddaughter or Liang Youdao's granddaughter?" Xue Er asked.

I smiled: "It's impossible to say that he will be greedy for anyone's property here, because he cleverly rejected my brother before, saying that he didn't want to join Sushuitang."

Xu Changgong squinted his eyes and smiled: "It's the best not to stay in the water hall, which shows that this kid still knows to walk the right path."

When I saw that my grandfather seemed to be in a good mood, I hurriedly said again: "Grandpa, he is not a person who hangs out in a big place, so he doesn't understand many things and rules. If I said something against you last time, I apologize for him. Actually He didn't mean that."

Old man Xu said with great interest: "Oh, when will it be his turn to speak in front of me?"

ah?My tongue froze in a daze.

I heard Xue Er laughing: "What a stunned young man!" He shook his head while laughing, and then said to my grandfather: "Old Xu, it's none of my business, it's the kid who saw you when he came in." I will call you Eunuch Xu..."

While listening to the old man Xue's explanation, countless muddy horses came one after another in my heart.

Wu Xie, you idiot!For a long time, you didn't even know who you were seeing!Damn, you must be that weird old man Xue Er!I just said how old man Xu's smiling face can easily turn against the younger generation and say harsh words, why are you so clever in this matter?

Damn, Boss Liang, you are really watching as a fucking joke. After all, he is also your favorite grandson-in-law. Is it really appropriate for him to lose his composure in front of his in-laws?You really don't even think about helping him.

My heart was turbulent, and I said to my grandfather immediately: "Grandpa, Wu Xie is really not a bad person, and he has saved me several times in the fight. You, you have always loved me, so you will not make things difficult for him. ?"

"The girl's family talks about fighting in and out all day long. The tutor at Lao Liang's side really leads people astray." Xu Zhanggong softened his words immediately, and patted the back of my hand with a smile, "Don't panic, don't panic. I have also heard a little about Wu Xie. Let's see how he behaves tonight."

It really depends on how he behaves.I secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and a question came up again: Mr. Xu has come to the auction site in person, so it's Wu Xie's turn to perform?

At this moment, someone walked up to Mr. Xu.I saw that it should be one of the guys brought by the Xu family to stand guard outside.I saw him whisper a few words to my grandfather.Xu Zhanggong nodded and ordered: "Move the screen away."

After the screen was removed, the outside scene came into view.Our table is very close to the fence, especially on the side of Grandpa and Lao Xue, so we can see the situation downstairs without any effort.I heard my grandfather ask the guy, "Which one is Xiangu Huo?"