The most cattle cottage in the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 365 Auction

When Gao Jiu saw Ouyang Xue in front of him, he understood why the Aviation Committee sent invitations to him by name.Gao Jiu knew Ouyang Xue's identity, so it was not difficult for her to find out about herself.

At the beginning, Gao Jiu was surprised because he didn't expect Ouyang Xue to appear here, but after thinking about it, he felt that this was normal.Although Ouyang Xue is a medical student, she chose to become a reporter after returning to China. After returning to Wuhan, her family and wife will definitely not let her take risks, and must discourage her from being a war reporter. , therefore, will put her by Madam's side.

The aviation committee is chaired by his wife. Ouyang Xue has been educated in the United States since she was a child, and she speaks fluent English. Working in the aviation committee can be regarded as being able to use her strengths.

When Gao Jiu saw that Ouyang Xue was working in the Aviation Committee, he didn't feel that there was anything wrong with it, but was rather happy.Because although the Aviation Commission is not rich, it is also a big customer.Xiao Yatong went to the United States to work in the industry related to military aircraft, so selling military aircraft from the United States to the Aviation Committee is not only beneficial to personal interests, but also helps the Chinese Air Force, which kills two birds with one stone.

With this relationship with Ouyang Xue, Gao Jiu believes that dealing with the Aviation Committee will be much smoother.

At this time, he saw Ouyang Xue on the stage looking around the audience before speaking, and stopped at him for a while. He could feel the concern for him in Ouyang Xue's eyes, and he also nodded with a smile .

Ouyang Xue knew that Gao Jiu was coming to Wuhan a long time ago, she inquired again a few days ago, and knowing that Gao Jiu had gone to Nanchang, she arranged for someone to notify her immediately after Gao Jiu returned.She knew that Gao Jiu would live in Myers Hotel when she came back, so she could have come to Myers Hotel to thank Gao Jiu in person.However, she is a smart and sensitive woman. Last time she felt that Gao Jiu didn't seem to want to associate with her, so she didn't come to visit rashly.

When she learned that Carter Rogers was very familiar with Gao Jiu, she decided to use this opportunity to get in touch with Gao Jiu, so she sent someone to deliver the invitation to Myers Hotel.

The donation ceremony ended after about 40 minutes. Next, Ouyang Xue presided over the fundraising activity.

Ouyang Xue is really a talent. Standing on the rostrum, she is graceful, articulate, elegant and decent. She is an excellent host. Gao Jiu can't help but appreciate her a little bit.

Gao Jiu is a pragmatic person. Originally, he didn't want to have too much contact with Ouyang Xue, and he didn't want to get involved in more emotional entanglements.Moreover, the political forces behind Ouyang Xue are too large and complicated, and he is unwilling to get involved too deeply.

Now, for the benefit of Taohuashan, he wants to establish a good friendship with Ouyang Xue. He has already made up his mind to maintain a normal relationship with Ouyang Xue.

When Ouyang Xue was on the podium, she saw a beautiful female officer sitting beside Gao Jiu.Not long after, the beautiful spokeswoman from Mifang also sat beside Gao Jiu. She seemed to understand why Gao Jiu was so indifferent to her. It was probably because of these two women that she felt somewhat uncomfortable. a feeling of.

However, after all, she came from a noble background and received a western education. She is intellectually generous and elegant, and her superficial etiquette is still very thoughtful.

Before preparing for the donation ceremony, the guests had a short period of relaxation, and Ouyang Xue walked towards Gao Jiu.

Ouyang Xue walked up to Gao Jiu, smiled and said, "Mr. Xiao, we meet again."

Gao Jiu stood up and said with a smile, "I never expected to see you here."

Ouyang Xue said naturally: "You didn't say hello when you came to Wuhan. After the auction is over, I hope to entertain you."

Gao Jiu smiled and said, "Okay! When is the time, you can set a date."

Ouyang Xue said: "After the fund-raising auction is over, the Aviation Committee will hold a banquet tonight for the guests who participated in the fund-raising auction today. After today, I will personally invite you."

Ouyang Xue is a very smart person. After reuniting with Gao Jiu, she hopes to have a good start.Therefore, she cannot ignore the people around Gao Jiu,

She looked at Xiao Yatong and Lin Yanni beside Gao Jiu, and said enthusiastically, "Oh, these are all your friends. If it's convenient, I would like to invite you to the banquet together."

Gao Jiu was originally worried that these powerful women would spark a fight if they met together.Seeing Ouyang Xue being so generous and decent, he was relieved, and his affection for Ouyang Xue increased a little.

Gao Jiu introduced Ouyang Xue, Xiao Yatong, and Lin Yanni. The three women secretly weighed each other's identities and their friendship with Gao Jiu, and they still felt a little pressure from each other.

Not long after, the fundraising auction started, still hosted by Ouyang Xue.

After delivering a passionate and passionate speech, Ouyang Xue said: "In order to resist the aggression of Japanese imperialism, we must have a strong air force. For this goal, please donate enthusiastically."

Having said that, she nodded and signaled that some young female soldiers who had already stood beside the podium, in groups of two, one with a plate and the other with a registration book, went to the stage to accept donations from the women. jewellery, and register them.

After all this is done, the jewelry auction begins.According to the regulations, guests cannot buy items donated by themselves, but can only buy items donated by others.

The dignitaries are actually very willing to participate in such fundraising activities, because it is a good social place.They connect with each other through such a place, and it is especially important that every time a piece of jewelry is auctioned, the name of the donor must be reported, and the items donated by themselves can be sold at a good price, which is very radiant matter.Those who want to make friends with the donors just take this opportunity to get closer to the auctioneer.

In order to show fairness and not embarrass the guests, Ouyang Xue did not proceed in the order of the donors' identities. The jewelry auction was conducted randomly by lottery, which made all the guests feel more comfortable.

Gao Jiu secretly admired Ouyang Xue when he saw such an excellent performance.

Xiao Yatong, Ouyang Xue, and Lin Yanni all donated jewelry, and among the three of them, the jewelry donated by Lin Yanni was the first to be auctioned.

Ouyang Xue said: "Now, we are auctioning off a pair of earrings from Miss Lin Yanni, the No. 19 donor."

A beautiful little female soldier held up her earrings and showed them off to everyone.

Ouyang Xue said: "Now, all distinguished guests, please bid, the base price is 1000 French currency."

As soon as Ouyang Xue finished speaking, he stood up alone and said loudly, "I will offer two thousand French coins."

Guests don't have to stand during the auction, and markups usually start at 10 percent above the reserve price.This person not only stood up, but also doubled the price directly, so everyone focused their attention on him.

When Gao Jiu saw it, he couldn't help being happy, acquaintance, this person is Zhang Keming, Lin Yanni's fanatical suitor.

Then Gao Jiu saw Li Kunpeng sitting next to Zhang Keming, and Gao Jiu couldn't help feeling a little puzzled, wondering why the military command hadn't arrested this guy yet, but fortunately, this guy didn't bring his Japanese female spy in.

At this time, Ouyang Xue on the rostrum said: "This gentleman paid [-] French coins directly. Is there anything higher than [-] French coins?"

Lin Yanni is one of the famous beauties in Wuhan, and her family background is not bad. Many people present courted her. Seeing Zhang Keming’s bid, they also raised the price, and the price soon reached 3200 French currency.Zhang Keming was determined to win, and made another bid of 3400 French currency.

To be honest, Lin Yanni's earrings are only worth 800 French currency.Zhang Keming had lost all his money. His monthly salary was only 480 French currency. He didn't have that much money, so he might have to ask his old man for it.

Seeing that Zhang Keming had already reached this price, other people couldn't bear it, so they stopped quoting upwards.

Lin Yanni really didn't want to have anything to do with Zhang Keming. Although she donated the earrings and had no direct relationship with Zhang Keming, she also didn't want people to discuss this matter and associate herself with Zhang Keming.So, she said to Gao Jiu: "Brother Jiu, I don't want him to take pictures."

At this time, Ouyang Xue said: "Is there any higher price? If not, 3400 French currency once, 3400 French currency twice. Is there any more, is it the last time?"

Ouyang Xue paused for a moment, looked around the audience, and said, "Is there anyone who continues to bid? If not, 3400 French currency, the third..."

At this moment, someone said: "Wait a minute, I will pay you 5000 French currency."

Now, everyone turned their attention to the bidder.Everyone saw that it was a young major officer, who looked very strange. They didn't know which family he belonged to. The donor Lin Yanni was sitting next to this young master.

Ever since Gao Jiu, Lin Yanni and others entered the venue, Zhang Keming noticed Gao Jiu.What he was most worried about was that Gao Jiu would compete with him for Lin Yanni.Seeing that Gao Jiu really came out against him, he was very unwilling and wanted to continue bidding.However, he could no longer afford to bid higher.He stared helplessly at his blood-red eyes, wishing he could eat Gao Jiu.

Seeing that Gao Jiu paid such a high price for Lin Yanni, Ouyang Xue also felt slightly uncomfortable.He thought to himself: "It seems that the relationship between Gao Jiu and Lin Yanni is extraordinary!"

After a while, the auction started for Xiao Yatong's pair of bracelets, which she bought for 600 French currency.

In order to make her happy, Gao Jiu directly called out 5000 French currency.Xiao Yatong didn't care about the money at all, but she liked Gao Jiu's kindness to her.So, she smiled sweetly at Gao Jiu.

To the guests at the venue, Gao Jiu was a new face, and everyone was guessing where this guy came from and why he was so rich?

As the organizer, Ouyang Xue also participated in the donation activity.What she donated was a pearl necklace, which was made of gold thread and covered with purple pearls the size of broad beans. The price was at least 1.2 French currency.Because she knew that Gao Jiu was going to participate in this auction, she did it on purpose.

Inquiring about the identity and background of others is a compulsory course in officialdom.Although Ouyang Xue herself is low-key, and even her name is a pseudonym, but she can enter the aviation committee to hold an important position, so people will naturally inquire about her identity and background.

And in this auction, several people came specifically for Ouyang Xue.Among them were the second son of the Chen family, one of the four most powerful families, and the third son of the Yunnan warlord Long's family. They all wanted to marry Ouyang Xue.

These guys competed all the way, and soon the price exceeded 10 French currency.The others were quickly defeated, leaving only the second son of the Chen family and the third son of the Long family.The two refused to give in to each other, and finally raised the price to 25 French currency.The third son of the Long family finally gave up, not because he didn't have so much money, but because he didn't want to turn against Mr. Chen.

Seeing that no one was arguing with him anymore, the second son of the Chen family was triumphant, and showed an indescribable smile at Ouyang Xue.

Ouyang Xue really looked down on these dandies, but she is now a member of the Aviation Committee, and it is her responsibility to raise more funds for the Aviation Committee.

She was in a very upset mood, and asked helplessly: "25 French currency, is there anyone else who bid? 25 once, 25 twice."

Speaking of this, she was really unwilling, so she cast her eyes on Gao Jiu.Asked: "Sir, don't you want to bid?"

Gao Jiu originally watched this scene with great interest, as if watching a play.Unexpectedly, Ouyang Xue asked himself, he didn't know how to answer for a while, and scratched his head subconsciously.

Unexpectedly, Ouyang Xue said directly: "This gentleman bids 30 French currency."

Gao Jiu was stunned for a moment. He found that because his fingers were bent when he scratched his head, the three fingers in the middle seemed to be upright from the eyes of others, and it seemed that he really stretched out three fingers.

Ouyang Xue didn't wait for Gao Jiu to react, and then said: "This gentleman bid 30 French currency, is there any higher bid?"

Everyone's eyes were on Gao Jiu. In this situation, Gao Jiu really couldn't deny it, so he had to grit his teeth and keep silent, as a tacit consent.

The second son of the Chen family was fighting with the third son of the Long family before, and he also felt pain when he got 25 French currency.And he knew that the money was not given to Ouyang Xue.Even if he did this, he might not really be able to please her.Therefore, he will not continue to bid.However, seeing Gao Jiu stealing his limelight, he felt very upset.He gave Gao Jiu a hard look, planning to find a chance in the future to clean up Gao Jiu.

Seeing that Gao Jiu didn't deny it, Ouyang Xue was secretly happy.With a happy smile, she said in a clear voice: "One time for 30 French currency, two times for 30 French currency."

Having said that, she didn't ask again if there were any other bids as usual, and said directly: "Three times for 30 French currency, and the transaction is made."

Now the people were sensational, they were all talking about Gao Jiu's identity.

Zhang Keming knew Gao Jiu's identity. However, Wang Xilin, the deputy director of the Anti-Espionage Division of the Military Command, once reminded Zhang Keming not to reveal Gao Jiu's identity.In fact, without Wang Xilin's reminder, Zhang Keming would not reveal Gao Jiu's identity on this occasion.Because Gao Jiu is a world-renowned anti-Japanese hero, if he exposes Gao Jiu's identity, Gao Jiu will steal all the limelight.He doesn't want to show other people's face and destroy his own prestige.

Xiao Yatong and Lin Yanni saw that Gao Jiu actually bid 30 French currency for Ouyang Xue. Even though they could see that Ouyang Xue set up a trap, they were still somewhat dissatisfied with Gao Jiu, because he could deny it.

They wanted to blame Gao Jiu, but they couldn't bear to deal with their sweetheart, so they thought for Gao Jiu instead, and felt that Gao Jiu really couldn't refuse in this situation.They sent their grievances to Ouyang Xue, and the two pairs of beautiful big eyes looked at Ouyang Xue with unkind eyes.

After the auction was over, Ouyang Xue announced that the Aviation Committee specially hosted a banquet for everyone in order to thank all the guests present.

Lin Yanni was very upset and said, "Ninth brother, let's not attend this banquet, go back and find a restaurant to eat by yourself."

"That's right, Ah Jiu, let's go back." Xiao Yatong also agreed with Lin Yanni's opinion.

Gao Jiu saw that the two beauties said so, and was about to agree, when he saw Ouyang Xue walking over.She smiled and said to Gao Jiu: "Mr. Xiao, thank you for your generosity. Please be sure to attend the reception. Our secretary-general will personally toast you to express his gratitude."

Gao Jiu really wanted to take this opportunity to establish a relationship with the aviation committee.Besides, he has paid out a total of 31 French currency, and this meal is not free.So, he nodded in agreement.

After the banquet started, there were three rounds of drinking.Ouyang Xue accompanied the Deputy Secretary-General of the Aviation Committee to Gao Jiu and expressed her gratitude to Gao Jiu.After the deputy secretary-general left, Ouyang Xue sat down opposite Gao Jiu.

Ignoring Lin Yanni and Xiao Yatong's unfriendly gazes, she smiled at Gao Jiu and said, "Mr. Xiao, thank you for saving your life, and thank you for your generosity. Let my little sister come to toast you."

Xiao Yatong and Lin Yanni were even more unhappy when they heard this, and felt that this Ouyang Xue called herself a little girl in front of Gao Jiu, and this kind of familiarity made it hard for them to accept.

What Ouyang Xue did next surprised them even more.

(End of this chapter)