After I became a zookeeper

After the hammer was settled, no one bid with Fenghuang again, and Ye Zhi's right to one treatment was finally auctioned by Fenghuang at a transaction price of [-] million.

After the conclusion was finally concluded, the banquet hall was silent for a minute, and then burst into warm applause, congratulating Phoenix on the success of the auction.

Ye Zhi sat next to Fenghuang, because the latter was close, and he sat on the high stool. Looking at it from other people's perspective, it seemed that Ye Zhi was half leaning on Fenghuang's arms.

Both Ye Zhi and Fenghuang knew someone who saw this scene, contacted the bidding process just now, rolled their eyes, smiled ambiguously, and applauded more sincerely.

Ye Zhi was surrounded by such warm applause and everyone's sights under the light of the phoenix. He felt his face burn, so he hid his expression by raising his fist and coughing.After the audience looked away in twos and threes, Ye Zhi kicked Fenghuang's elbow.

"Why do you want to increase the price?" Ye Zhi felt angry at his prodigal son, "Is there too much money and no place to spend it?" Ye Zhi thought a little bit sadly, that's a hundred million, enough to bury him alive.

Fenghuang slightly lowered his head to look at the complaining eyes of the young man, the latter's face was still a little red from excitement, and there was a little water vapor in his eyes, making his pupils bright.

Fenghuang felt that Ye Zhi looked a little good-looking, but also a little cute. He thought about it, and was going to tease him first, "In order to support the cause of war victory?"

Ye Zhi: "..."

"Heh, you've already made up this reason, so change it." Ye Zhi remained unmoved.

If Fenghuang wants to use his own money to support the war, he doesn't need to use auctions as a means at all, and Fenghuang doesn't need to rely on auctions to spread his charity reputation. It is even more unbeautiful to take out [-] million yuan with a wave of your hand to grab the treatment right.

Ye Zhi curled her lips, this arrogant gesture of throwing money seems to be that the family has a mine, no, it must be a mine.

Out of the corner of his eye, Ye Zhi hooked Fenghuang, and it was clear that he was going to hear his answer today.

On the stage, some staff came to contact Fenghuang. Because of the special reasons for the auction item, the etiquette officer came to negotiate with Fenghuang and Ye Zhi in person.

When the etiquette officer approached, he found that there were two people standing and sitting at the bar. Although they just stayed there normally, the surroundings naturally gave birth to their own world aura, and others could not blend in.

The officer of ceremony paused, thinking whether he should break into the restricted area, but when he thought of [-] million, he became fatter, so he walked over with his head held high, and when he passed, he heard the standing man talking to the sitting young man :

"Because I can't let them underestimate your treatment," Fenghuang said bluntly, "It's fine to work for the scientific research institute, but they still want to be by your side, which is beautiful."

Ye Zhi frowned. This phoenix was just talking about the original idea. The interview was to explain the reason for raising his price, and the second half was the reason for rushing to shoot.

After Ye Zhi figured it out, he tried his best to hold back his laughter. If he heard his own laughter, this awkward stingy phoenix would definitely turn around and face him with its ass again.

However, although Ye Zhi didn't smile, the deep smile in his eyes couldn't be concealed. Fenghuang looked into his eyes, stood up straight and wanted to ask him why he was smiling, when the etiquette officer next to him approached and said, "Excuse me, both of you." .

Fenghuang stood up unhappily, distanced himself from Ye Zhi, and glanced lightly at the ceremony officer. The ceremony officer inexplicably felt a chill all over his body, maybe the temperature in the venue was a little low.

"Your Highness," the etiquette officer called Fenghuang, "Because of the special nature of the goods you auctioned, you need to communicate directly with the person next to you."

Ye Zhi coughed, a little embarrassed just now, he promised to the ceremony officer: "Well, don't worry, if Fenghuang needs a treatment right, you can ask me for it at any time, and I will ensure that this transaction is executed."

The ceremonial officer turned around and smiled at Ye Zhi, "Thank you for being considerate first, this would be the best," then turned to Fenghuang, "Does Your Highness have any other questions?"

Phoenix shook his head, "No."

"Okay, Your Highness." The ritual officer raised a perfectly trained smile, and kept staring at Phoenix with bright eyes.

Fenghuang was strangely stared at by him, so he glanced at him, "...What are you doing? Is there something wrong?"

The smile on the corner of the ceremony officer's mouth didn't lose a trace of curvature, "Are you paying the auction price now or sending someone to pay after the meeting?"

Ye Zhi: "Hahaha." So it was money.

He patted Fenghuang's arm, "I hope you will be as straightforward when you give the money as when you asked for the price."

Fenghuang glanced at Ye Zhi resentfully, meaning how can you speak for others, Ye Zhi shrugged, "It's just seeking truth from facts."

Fenghuang came to participate in the auction, but how could he bring money with him? He didn't even plan to auction anything, and he didn't even bring an assistant.

Now when the other party asks for money, they can only say: "Someone will contact you later."

Ye Zhi squeezed his eyes and smiled, Fenghuang pinched Ye Zhi's face, and the latter stopped laughing obediently, and sat down.

The ceremonial officer left after getting Fenghuang. After all, Fenghuang's identity was there, and it was impossible for them to evade orders and refuse to pay like some of their former customers.The identity of Phoenix is ​​the biggest pass card.

The auction on the stage continued, and the auction items were displayed one by one, but the price was not as exciting as the auction of Ye Zhi's right to cure once, so that after the audience's appetite was fed up, watching the rest of the show was a bit boring. Some buyers also feel that the asking price is not in the mood.

The banquet was halfway through, and the auction was coming to an end. Ye Zhi and Fenghuang were talking about the auction items in the stands.Ye Zhi didn't think the subsequent auction was boring, his own melons were not tasty, but others' melons were delicious, so he watched with relish.

Zheng turned his head to the side and told Fenghuang that this ring auction item was in good condition, and saw a person approaching from a distance, looking at him with a clear purpose.

Ye Zhi was a little strange, so he sat upright and waited for him. When the man approached, he looked at the military uniform on his body, who should be his personal entourage, and the military badge on his shoulder, the grade was not low, so he and that person should have a higher status up.

Ye Zhi turned in his mind. He saw high-ranking officials and generals in the banquet hall today, but they didn't match each other, and the entourage had already stood in front of him.

The attendant saluted Ye Zhi and Fenghuang first, and then respectfully said to Ye Zhi: "Ye Xian, Your Majesty, please go to the side hall to see you."

Ye Zhi thought, here he is, his future father-in-law has heard him, although Fenghuang had told him earlier and he had made mental preparations, but when this moment came, he found himself a little nervous.

Ye Zhi took a deep breath, and jumped off the high stool. Just as he was about to tell Fenghuang to follow his followers, Fenghuang suddenly pressed his shoulder.

Ye Zhi looked back suspiciously, and saw that Fenghuang didn't look at him, but directed to the attendant, "Go back and tell Your Majesty, Ye Zhi will come after the auction."

It is the nature of soldiers to obey orders. The emperor told him to bring people here now. Could it be that someone dared to ask His Majesty to wait for him when the emperor summoned him?

The entourage glanced at Ye Zhi, Ye Zhi turned his eyes away, he didn't have the guts to ask His Majesty the Emperor to wait to see him, it wasn't because Phoenix refused to let him, so Ye Zhi couldn't see it, because if something happened, Phoenix would support him.

The entourage was a little uncertain, but it was him who said this. He thought for a while, and said: "Your Majesty just received another minister, and said that he will see Ye Zhixian now, and His Majesty has other arrangements later."

Fenghuang's attitude didn't loosen at all, "Go back and tell him that I said it, and I won't do anything to you."

The follower gritted his teeth, nodded, turned and left.

Seeing the other party disappear into the crowd, Ye Zhi turned to Fenghuang, "Why didn't you let me go just now?"

Fenghuang looked back at him strangely, "Didn't you say you want to watch the auction?"

Ye Zhi: "..."

Ye Zhi: "...I thought that was an excuse."

Phoenix: "..."

Phoenix: "...I have decided on one thing, what excuse do I need?"

The two looked at each other speechlessly, feeling miraculous that they could act in unison on the two channels at that moment. Ten seconds later, they looked at each other but laughed again.

Ye Zhi sat back on the high stool again, and leaned against the bar behind, "I wondered if there was some kind of conspiracy in you to stop me suddenly, or you would have asked the emperor to wait for me with the excuse of watching the auction," Ye Zhi said Looking over at Fenghuang, "What are you thinking, is it important to watch the auction?"

Fenghuang took a sip of the champagne next to him, narrowed his eyes slightly to look at Ye Zhi, and said in a formal tone: "It's important."

Under such gaze, Ye Zhi's heartbeat stopped suddenly for a moment, and then jumped up quickly. He hurriedly turned his head to look at the auction on the stage, so as to cover up his loss of composure just now.

The host on the stage just completed the auction of an item. He raised the microphone, "Ladies and gentlemen, the next item will be the last item in this auction."

Speaking of this, the host paused for a moment and looked at the audience. However, the audience, who was still sluggish, instantly became active when they heard the host say the last auction item. Many people sat upright and stared at the audience. Staring at the host, I want him to quickly tell you what the last auction item is, and don't keep being a secret here.

The host smiled slightly, and this is what they do. He looked at the auction list in his hand, and all the items on it were ticked off, except for the last one which was written on the first line with a black signature pen.

In auctions, items with lower value are often placed at the front as an appetizer, because the audience in the early stage is often in a wait-and-see state, and as the auction progresses, the audience's interest gradually increases, and their hands and feet will become more and more open. There is often a chance to sell at a higher price later, so the most grand auction items often appear as the finale.

The guests who often participate in auctions naturally know this, so they get serious when they hear the host's words, and the auction host is well-informed. Misread, the last auction item is really that item.

Many people in the audience were already waiting impatiently. Seeing the host holding the checklist in silence, it was far beyond the interest of the audience. A customer who was close couldn't help but reminded, "Host?"

The host was awakened by the cry, only to realize that he had been in a daze for a long time just now. He quickly recovered, put on a professional posture, licked his dry lips, and announced to the audience who were looking forward to it: "The last The auction item is—"

"Phoenix Tail Feather!"

"Crack-"

The goblet held by a guest fell directly to the ground, the golden champagne liquid splashed on the expensive dress, and the white fine bubbles flowed on the ground, but no one cared about the guest's impolite gesture, and everyone was shocked by the last sentence of the host hold on.

Ye Zhi sat in the back, looking at the people in the banquet hall who suddenly turned into silent dolls, he was also a little confused when he heard the peacock's tail feathers, but he felt even more strange after seeing the reactions of the people.

Although the peacock plucked its own feathers and used them as auction items, it sounds a bit weird, but these people's reactions are too surprising.

"What happened to them?" Ye Zhi turned around and asked Fenghuang.

Fenghuang didn't answer Ye Zhi's question, but replied in a nonchalant way: "The higher ups are auctioning Phoenix's tail feathers." Then he shut his mouth and stopped talking and looked at Ye Zhi.

Ye Zhi nodded, "Well, I know, I heard it just now, but what does it have to do with the reaction of those people?" Ye Zhi looked at the silent banquet hall again, no one asked for a price, no one talked, no one even moved, it was quiet too much.

Phoenix: "..."

Glancing at Yumu's head Ye Zhi, Fenghuang decided to forgive him and give him another chance.He did not give up and followed the temptation, "I heard that the tail feather of the phoenix is ​​being auctioned, don't you have any ideas?"

Ye Zhi had a serious expression, "Yes."

Fenghuang was overjoyed, and was about to tell you to act quickly, when Ye Zhi said: "Although it's just a bird feather, it was pulled out from your body after all, even if they don't talk about looting, at least they should pay a price, otherwise you will be killed." It's so embarrassing to have the hair plucked but no one to support it," Ye Zhi looked at Fenghuang without any embarrassment at this point, and added, "Otherwise, I would be more embarrassed for you."

Fenghuang: "..." This future boyfriend is hopeless, let's just give up.

He turned around angrily, without giving Ye Zhi another look.

Seeing that Ye Zhi was suddenly angry with Fenghuang, he thought about what he said just now, and after a while, he suddenly realized that he had found his mistake this time.

"Are you angry?" Ye Zhi leaned over his upper body, put his head close to Fenghuang's body, and looked up at him, "Because I told you about your embarrassing situation, did you become angry from embarrassment?"

Fenghuang lowered his head and looked at Ye Zhi through the dense eyelids.

Seeing this, Ye Zhi couldn't help scratching her face, "That's not the case, what's the reason?"

Ye Zhi was waiting for Phoenix's answer, when the host's voice sounded, "...is there no bid for this auction of the Phoenix's tail feather?" The host smiled slightly, "If there is no bid in the next 3 minutes If so, this auction will be treated as a failed auction.”

Hearing this, Ye Zhi looked nervously at the venue, seeing no one intending to bid, so he couldn't help but tugged at Fenghuang's hand, "Your feather is about to pass the auction, why don't you ask the price yourself to buy it back?"

Fenghuang lowered his eyes to look at him, thought for a while, and felt that he wanted to give someone a chance, moved his lips and was about to speak, but Ye Zhi suddenly said, "Otherwise, wouldn't your feathers be plucked in vain?"

Phoenix: "..."

Fenghuang sneered, "Couldn't it be for nothing."

After talking about Fenghuang, she turned her head angrily, Ye Zhi didn't notice that she was worrying about the plucking of Fenghuang's feathers at the moment.

After plucking the feathers and not being able to sell them for auction, with Phoenix's proud and petty temperament, he might never be able to let go of it. Ye Zhi looked at Phoenix, who still had an angry face on his face, and sighed, why is this big red bird so difficult to raise.

However, Ye Zhi turned Fenghuang's body around forcibly, and discussed with him, "Otherwise you call me the money, and I'll bid for you, so you won't feel ashamed buying your own auction item."

Fenghuang glanced at Ye Zhi indifferently, did not answer, but said, "Use your salary to buy it for me."

Ye Zhi: "?"

Phoenix looked at him silently.

In the silent confrontation between the two, the host on stage counted down, "The last half minute."

Ye Zhi hurriedly pushed Fenghuang, "It's not like you don't know how much money is left in my salary card."

Phoenix folded his arms indifferently, "There is no starting price for this auction."

The host's voice sounded at this moment, "The last ten seconds—ten..."

Ye Zhi looked at Fenghuang anxiously, and asked him if he was serious?

Fenghuang didn't speak, just looked at Ye Zhi, waiting for the other party's action.

The host had already called three, and when the other party called two, Ye Zhi gritted his teeth and raised the price tag in his hand.

"one."

"One dollar."

... The silence of the audience evolved from complete silence to audible needle drop.

Ye Zhi: "..."

Somewhat resignedly, he buried his face on the arm pillowed on the bar counter, his exposed ears were red, but he stubbornly held up the price tag and did not take it down.

Seeing Ye Zhi buried in the ostrich, Fenghuang finally showed a smile in his eyes. He stretched out his hand to pinch Ye Zhi's earlobe, which was flushed with shame, but Ye Zhi's free hand pawed it open, "Go away, I don't want to talk to you now."

Fenghuang smiled, and got a satisfactory answer. He now sees that Ye Zhi is cute everywhere, and he doesn't look angry at all. He wants to tease Ye Zhi when he is disgusted.

"You bought my phoenix's tail feathers, don't you want to look up?" Fenghuang whispered next to Ye Zhi's ear, and the breath of his words flowed into Ye Zhi's ear, making the latter even redder and hotter, but Fenghuang continued, " What if someone robs you?"

Ye Zhi was annoyed, "Go ahead and let him steal it, anyway, I only have one dollar left in my card."

Phoenix: "..."

On the stage, after a second of sluggishness, the host quickly recovered with his professionalism. He looked at all the guests with a smile, "One yuan," but the smile on his face was a little stiff, "Is anyone following the price?"

Fenghuang stood up straight, scanned the guests in the banquet hall, and noticed that all the guests turned their heads away. It was Phoenix's tail feathers, how could they dare to match the price.At this time, some thoughtful people began to look at Ye Zhi calmly, wondering what the origin of this young man was, even if he bid for the phoenix tail feather, he only offered one dollar?Even if you give a little more, it's okay to take out a hundred?

The moderator continues the process without waiting for bids from others.

"One dollar for the first time."

"A dollar a second time."

"One dollar for the third time."

"Boom—" a gavel fell, "deal!"

Applause resounded in the banquet hall. It was sparse at first, and then quickly formed waves. One wave covered another wave, even higher than when Phoenix sold Ye Zhi's treatment rights for [-] million, almost toppling the roof.

Amid such deafening applause, the ritual officer slowly walked towards Ye Zhi with a tray.

There is a long pink tail feather inside, the quill is hard, the texture is as iron as jade, and the feathers are neatly arranged on both sides.

The ceremony officer nodded to Ye Zhi and Fenghuang, "Ye Xian, take a picture of the item." After speaking, he bowed and handed it to Ye Zhi.

Ye Zhi held the tail feather with both hands, it was very heavy, not easy to break like ordinary feathers.

The ceremony officer put away the tray and looked at Ye Zhi with a professional smile.

Ye Zhi was very polite, "I'll settle the payment now—swipe the card."

Courtesy officer: "..."

Ye Zhi kept smiling and told the ceremony officer the card number, and after taking one yuan from the card, the ceremony officer withdrew.

Ye Zhi breathed out, but before he could finish, the emperor sent him to tell his followers to leave and return.

Ye Zhi held the phoenix tail feather in his hand, knowing that he had to go this time, he bid farewell to Fenghuang, but the latter didn't stop him, and followed his followers to the side hall, Ye Zhi finally saw the emperor who stood tall.

The emperor was kinder than expected, and after Ye Zhi saluted, he asked him to stand up and sit down to talk.

Ye Zhi found a seat not too far from the emperor and sat down. The emperor kept looking at him but didn't speak. After a few minutes, Ye Zhi had to speak first to break the silence.

"His Majesty?"

The emperor smiled, his eyes fell on the phoenix tail feather in Ye Zhi's hand, and said, "I heard that you just bought this phoenix tail feather for one yuan."

Ye Zhi: "Uh..." How should he explain this matter to his future father-in-law.He is not a poor boy who said that Kari only has one dollar. He said that if he wants to marry your family, he can easily come up with a hundred million phoenixes.

The emperor didn't wait for Ye Zhi's answer, as if he didn't care about his answer at all, and continued on his own: "The phoenix molts once a year, but never molts its tail feathers."

Ye Zhi turned his head slightly, and listened to the emperor's continuation, "The tail feathers are tough, and the pain is unbearable."

Ye Zhi pursed her lips.The atmosphere in the side hall froze slightly, Ye Zhi didn't know what the emperor wanted to say, but felt that the answer was obvious.

"Fenghuang only finds a mate, and they will not change it after they decide. They also have a fixed method of choosing a mate, which are feather giving, courtship, and name begging."

The emperor didn't care about Ye Zhi's stupefaction when he heard that sentence, and continued: "To give feathers is to give away one's own tail feathers. Courtship is something that all male birds do, but they do courtship every spring, but phoenixes only have one time. ..."

"I know."