Red Dust Daqian

As soon as Zhou Sen finished speaking, before Shen Qianrou responded, the audience could no longer hold back their excitement and started to discuss: This Taoist priest actually wants to sell the glass wolf statue, he is too ignorant, this glass wolf is in short supply. However, what the Taoist priest said is also right, it is not convenient for a wandering Taoist priest to carry glass, but he doesn't know the price, if the money from the sale is donated, it will be a big loss, who would be willing to do so! Some people also questioned: I haven't seen the appearance yet, as a reward for the poetry conference, how valuable treasures can the unknown Qianmu Hall take out, maybe it is inferior and broken?

Shen Qianrou was acting with Zhou Sen. She ignored the questioning voices from the audience and was ready to respond to Zhou Sen loudly, fearing that the noise from the audience would cover up her voice.

At this time, Shen Yueer got a gong from somewhere, and everyone fell silent when the gong sounded. Zhou Sen and Shen Qianrou secretly gave Shen Yueer a thumbs up. Shen Qianrou announced loudly: "My Qianmutang started in Changnan County, doing glass and ceramic business, and all products are of first-class quality. Qianmutang adheres to honesty, sincerity, quality management, and credit. Since this glass wolf statue has been given to Taoist Zhang as a prize, it is up to Taoist Zhang to decide how to deal with the glass wolf."

Someone in the audience was talking about this. Have you heard of Qianmutang? No, but it sounds quite impressive at the moment. I can go to Qianmutang later to see what kind of ceramics store it is.

Shen Qianrou continued to shout: "However, Taoist Zhang, this hall master still wants to remind you. I suggest you open the brocade box and take a look at the statue first. This glass wolf is of top quality. I am not bragging. It is rare in the whole Daqian. It is worth a lot of money."

Zhou Sen shouted proudly: "Thank you, Master Shen of Qianmu Hall, for your help. We Taoists take helping the poor as our duty and regard money as something outside of our body. It is not a pity to donate it."

Princess Wanning didn't understand what the couple on the stage were doing. But what puzzled her most was that this Taoist priest was definitely not a person who put aside worldly love, otherwise he wouldn't be easily coerced to come to today's poetry conference, and most of the poems were about love. So what was he doing?

Zhou Sen asked someone to help set up a high table and placed it in the middle of the podium, and then placed the brocade box in the middle of the table. After everything was ready, Zhou Sen shouted to everyone: "I am going to auction the first prize of the poetry competition today - Qianmu Hall's top-grade glass wolf. The highest bidder will win. The money from the auction will be used in the name of me and Qianmu Hall to set up a porridge hut in Jiangxia Prefecture, or open a charity private school to help the elderly and the weak, and benefit the people of Jiangxia Prefecture. I know that those who can come to the Qixi Poetry Competition today are all well-known figures in Jiangxia Prefecture. Are you willing to bid for Qianmu Hall's glass wolf to accumulate good deeds?"

The audience was excited. The Taoist priest was great. He was really compassionate and broad-minded. Many people wanted to see the real glass wolf. After all, they heard that it was rare in the whole Daqian. Although they were rich, they had never seen such a rare thing. Some people were looking forward to it. What if no one knew the goods? They just happened to find it. Most of them were self-aware people who just wanted to watch the fun. Everyone shouted: Yes. I am willing. Taoist priest Zhang, please be merciful. We are willing to support you. Voices of support came one after another.

Zhou Sen took the gong from Shen Yue'er and banged it hard a few times. After the audience quieted down, Zhou Sen continued to shout, "Since everyone is willing to support Qianmutang and me, I will use the precious land of Baihua Garden to auction Qianmutang's top-grade colored glaze wolf statue." Zhou Sen bowed to the King of Chu who was sitting on the main stage and asked for instructions. The King of Chu was a person who loved colored glaze. He waved his hand and agreed to Zhou Sen's request without passing the message through the guards.

Zhou Sen continued, "Since everyone is willing to participate in the auction, I cannot let you bid in vain. Before the auction begins, I would like to invite Master Shen of Qianmu Hall to come to the stage again and help me open the brocade box and untie the gauze so that everyone can see the true appearance of the glass wolf statue. What do you think?" The people below the stage responded, saying that the Taoist priest was thoughtful and upright.

Amid the shouts of the crowd, Shen Qianrou walked to the center of the podium again, with steady steps, and smiled and thanked Zhou Sen dignifiedly without flattery. Zhou Sen was itching to watch: Little girl, hold it up, it's really like that.

Under the expectant gazes of the crowd, the handsome man and beautiful woman opened the brocade box and slowly lifted the black veil covering the glazed wolf statue.

The glazed wolf statue reveals its true appearance: under the sunlight, it is colorful, crystal clear, lifelike, and very beautiful, as if it were something from the fairyland.

The crowd exclaimed, "How beautiful it is!" It was as if they had never seen it before. It was hard to describe its beauty in words. Zhou Sen himself was impressed that the sunlight was too strong. If one was not used to seeing glass in the future, one would really think it was an incredible treasure!

The King of Chu on the main podium was also fascinated by the sight, and sighed in his heart: This glazed wolf looks even more transparent and beautiful than the glazed horse in my mansion. Who else in Jiangxia Prefecture except me can be worthy of such a fine thing?

The King of Chu directly called a guard and whispered, "Guard Liu, disguise yourself and participate in the auction of this glass wolf. Don't let others know that you are from the King of Chu's Palace, lest people with ulterior motives gossip about this. Remember, no matter how high the price is, you must buy this item for me." After receiving the order, Guard Liu took off his guard uniform, disguised himself, and mixed into the crowd of bidders.

The atmosphere in the Hundred Flowers Garden was very lively. When the gong sounded, Zhou Sen continued, "Everyone, please wait for a moment and wait for my order before you can start bidding. Officials, please seize the opportunity. I heard that there is only one of this item in Jiangxia Prefecture. If you miss it, it will be gone. The starting price is 100 taels. After the gong sounds three times, you can start bidding."

Before Zhou Sen could strike the gong, the audience started to make a noise again: What? Did I hear it right? What price did this stupid Taoist priest say? Does this stupid Taoist priest know the price of colored glaze? This colored glaze wolf statue that looks like something from the fairyland, the stupid Taoist priest only asked for 100 taels. It's a waste of natural resources. Niubizi Xiaodao must be jealous, he doesn't know the real thing.

Everyone was shocked when they heard Zhou Sen’s offer.

Shen Qianrou seemed to understand Zhou Sen's intention, and she and Zhou Sen performed another extreme tug-of-war on the stage. Shen Qianrou: "Master Zhang, you are really blind. Although Qianmu Hall has given you the Glazed Wolf, your starting price of 100 taels of silver is too low, isn't it? You look down on me. Where does this put the reputation of Qianmu Hall?"