C20 Auction

"Divine Eye?"

Su Chen was baffled when he caught sight of the skill's name.

He had no clue what this so-called Divine Eye skill entailed, but it sure sounded impressive.

Then, new information materialized in Su Chen's mind.

"The Divine Eye is advanced technology from the future, granting the host the unparalleled ability to appraise antiques. One look at an antique, and you instantly know its value and age!"

The system's voice echoed in his head.

"Really?"

Su Chen was astounded by the revelation.

He could hardly believe that, on the cusp of attending an auction, he'd come into possession of such an ability. It was truly staggering.

His expression turned peculiar.

By all accounts, this was inconceivable.

That's what Su Chen felt, anyway.

The whole situation was bizarre.

But in that instant, the Divine Eye skill was integrated into Su Chen, and he had acquired the ability.

He couldn't deny it seemed to be an incredibly potent skill, stirring a hint of surprise deep within him.

The true marvel of the Divine Eye skill lay in its potency.

Su Chen's eyes seemed to shine with newfound clarity, his vision significantly enhanced.

It was, to put it mildly, beyond his wildest dreams.

He turned his gaze to a vase in his room.

"Age: 200 years. Estimated value: 80,000 yuan."

Numbers flashed before Su Chen's eyes.

"That powerful?"

The discovery left Su Chen reeling.

He hadn't anticipated such a development.

His expression grew even more curious.

The event had surpassed his imagination, causing his features to tense.

He had to concede, it was an incredibly cool turn of events, stirring excitement within him.

Yet he remained unsure what the skill would ultimately bring—fortune or a world of trouble.

But Su Chen had this nagging sense that the upcoming auction would be anything but tranquil.

Trouble, he suspected, lurked behind this anomaly.

With this mindset, Su Chen prepared himself.

Upon opening the door, he saw Tang Ziye dressed in an outfit of understated elegance.

It wasn't evening wear, but a business ensemble that, despite its formality, seemed oddly fitting on Tang Ziye.

Tang Ziye radiated the unmistakable vibe of a formidable woman.

"Come on, stinky little brother!" she called out.

Su Chen remained quiet.

And with that, they climbed into Tang Ziye's car.

Instead of heading directly to the auction house, they paused in front of a villa.

A distinguished elderly man with silver hair descended the steps.

Tang Ziye stepped out of the car to greet him warmly.

It was clear that the elderly man possessed an air of sophistication; he was undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with. His demeanor suggested a man of great knowledge and experience.

Yet, Su Chen felt nothing beyond this observation.

But with Tang Ziye exiting the car, Su Chen had no choice but to follow suit.

"Take your time, Elder Suen," Tang Ziye said with a touch of reverence. Acknowledging her, Elder Suen nodded, his face carrying a hint of pride.

He was not one to dismiss Tang Ziye's respectful gesture lightly.

Tang Ziye then assisted Elder Suen to the car.

She shot Su Chen a look, signaling for him to open the door, which he promptly did.

Elder Suen's expression soured.

"This young bodyguard really lacks perception," Elder Suen remarked.

"What?"

Su Chen was taken aback, his inner monologue at a loss for words. He hadn't anticipated such a comment.

The remark left Su Chen feeling quite uncomfortable.

After all, he was the chairman of Ocean Group, the system owner, and yet this elder had mistaken him for a mere bodyguard.

"Do I come across as just a bodyguard to you?" Su Chen thought, irked by the assumption.

"I am not a bodyguard," he stated icily.

Su Chen had intended to open the door for Elder Suen, but the old man's words had sparked a wave of dissatisfaction in him, and his expression chilled instantly.

"Young man, how dare you address me in such a manner?" Elder Suen was taken aback, seemingly unable to believe Su Chen's audacity.

For Elder Suen, Su Chen's boldness was excessive.

Elder Suen, known as Suen Benwei, was indeed an expert in the field of antique appraisal.

Suen Benwei's talent for appraising antiques was nothing short of extraordinary.

Within the entire antique community, he was easily among the top ten, his prowess undeniable.

Tang Ziye had exerted tremendous effort to secure Suen Benwei's presence, as she was determined to outbid a rival company for a particularly impressive artifact.

In Tang Ziye's view, this artifact was a must-have.

Her anticipation for this piece was immense, not only because it was a valuable antique but also because it represented a fierce rivalry between Tang's Group and another corporation.

Failure to acquire this antique would mean defeat to this competing group, an outcome Tang Ziye refused to entertain.

Known for her intense competitive spirit, Tang Ziye was not one to back down easily.

The competing company was Liu's Group, led by Liu Kaixuan, a man far from ordinary. His firm specialized in antique investments and had a notably strained relationship with Tang's Group. The competition between Liu Kaixuan and Tang's Group was intense, to say the least.

Both parties were keenly interested in the newly discovered antique, and neither would relent in the pursuit.

While Tang Ziye had brought in Elder Suen, Liu Kaixuan had enlisted the help of Wang Yipeng, a formidable name in the antique world.

Wang Yipeng was a renowned figure in the field, his expertise unquestionable.

Tang Ziye had placed her faith in Elder Suen, but unexpectedly, a conflict arose between Elder Suen and Su Chen before they could even depart.

This left Tang Ziye at a loss for words.

She fixed a stern gaze on Su Chen.

"You little rascal, apologize to Elder Suen at once! He's a grandmaster in the world of antique appraisal!" Tang Ziye's voice shook as she spoke.

Su Chen responded with a wry smile.

"Why should I apologize to him?"

Su Chen's resolve was unyielding.