As the auction continued, the second and third items went under the hammer. Throughout the process, Wu Hao intentionally drove up the bidding, resulting in Xu Ke paying astronomical prices to win them all.
An hour later, the final item was presented. In the front row, the Xu Family steward broke into a cold sweat and leaned over to advise, "Sir, I think that’s enough. There’s no need for us to bid on this final piece. We have already exceeded our budget with what we’ve acquired so far."
Xu Ke remained with his eyes closed, resting. After a moment of contemplation, he opened his eyes and said calmly, "We’ve come this far; it would be a loss if we didn't see it through. Let the budget be exceeded. As long as we can present this generous gift and secure the partnership with the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce, it will be worth it."
Chapter 67