Lin Gao Qiming

Chapter 1217 The Final Bid
Marina turned to Mendoza for help.Miss Mendoza's face was in shadow, and her expression could not be seen.But Marina could see her hands twisted across her chest, a bead of sweat glistening on her chin.Marina quickly made the sign of the cross on her chest, and then turned her gaze to the audience, hoping to find Mr. Trini, the good man Mendoza pointed out to her.

Marina saw a maid, carrying a bright glass lamp, walk slowly from behind to a table, stop, and raise the lamp high to illuminate the table.Marina saw that it was Mr. Trini who was shining under the lamp.He was sitting at the desk, as if he was holding some documents in his hands.Behind him stood four Tatar men, all bent over him.Marina noticed that Mr Trini's hands were shaking.After a while, he wiped his forehead with his sleeve, closed his eyes again as if taking a deep breath, then picked up a pen and quickly wrote something on the document.The four men seemed content to take the papers.

Marina had a vague idea of ​​what Mr. Trini had just signed, but she didn't dare to think about it.Mr. Trini grabbed the sign in his hand and looked up, meeting Marina's eyes.Marina saw that he was sweating profusely, his face was pale, and his eyes were full of exhaustion and fear.

"Four thousand circulation coupons!" Trini called out the new price again.

"Five thousand!" Xiao Bailang didn't change his face.

He Fanghui had no choice but to stop the auction, and sent a staff member to ask Xiao Bailang: Can he come up with so much cash?
"I don't need it." Xiao Bailang took out three admission tickets very arrogantly, "Is it enough? I'm going to order this Spanish Yanma—although the butt is not big or small—just don't give it to the Dutch Boyle!"

He Fang recalled that he was riveted on - Xiao Bailang must be interested in matters related to "national dignity".

The bidding started again, and the price would jump to [-] once, and Xiao Bailang would directly add [-] to Trini's offer every time.

When the price rose to [-] yuan, there was a burst of discussion at the scene, and most of the elders thought it was ridiculous!He Fanghui's originally calm face also began to look unnatural.

And Trini's face was completely convulsed, and his body was twisted together, as if he was about to collapse.

"Ten thousand circulation coupons!" He Fanghui finally shouted out the unbelievable price tonight.

Trini couldn't take it any longer, and collapsed to the ground.

"[-] for the first time! [-] for the second time!..."

At this tense moment, a person stood up from the back row. He was wearing black clothes, a black cloak, black gloves, and even a black velvet mask on his face.He didn't care about the surprised eyes of others, and strode up to the stage.

He Fanghui slowly put down the gavel, but he didn't hit it, as if he had expected this person to appear for a long time.

"What objection do you have to the auction, Your Excellency?"

"What was the final auction price?"

"Ten thousand negotiable notes. Your Excellency."

"I'm a guest here, and I only have one entry ticket. Is there a limit to asking prices?"

"As long as you have enough negotiable notes to pay in cash--silver or gold coins."

The man called the count glanced at Marina who was about to faint, and said:
"I'll double it, [-] negotiable notes."

He Fanghui opened his mouth in contrived surprise, "Twenty thousand yuan?"

"That's right, even if it's [-] pesos in cash, I can take it out." The visitor said with a strong voice.

"Bastard! Who allowed him to act recklessly..." Xiao Bailang was furious. Just as he stood up to express his rebuttal, he was pushed down on the chair by two people. Before he could react, someone stuffed a stick into his mouth. cigar.

No one asked for a price anymore, so He Fanghui picked up the gavel and tapped lightly on the table: "The [-] yuan circulation coupon is sold!"

Marina watched the tall man walking towards him. He took off his velvet mask, revealing a handsome and rough face of a Latin man—it was the Jesuit priest who delivered the medicine.She cried out in surprise.As soon as the man's black cloak fluttered around her body, he hugged her effortlessly and let her lie in his strong arms.

"Don't be afraid," the man whispered in Italian, "I am a Sardinian nobleman, and I am at your service!"

Donna Marina de Arellano passed out again.

When she woke up, she was already lying in a large and luxuriously furnished room.The black knight was sitting at a beautiful desk with his back facing and writing something.Hearing the sound of her waking up, he stood up and walked towards her.

He is so strong!Tall and big!Marina seldom saw such a tall and fit Latino man: broad chest, strong shoulders, and muscular arms. The curly hair of a gentleman hangs down--a rare handsome man.

"You're awake," he said, "would you like a glass of wine? I've got good wine here."

Marina didn't speak, but just nodded, she did feel her lips burnt and her mouth dry.

The man took a carved glass from the bedside table, which was already filled with red wine.

Marina drank it down:
"Where is this place? Aren't you a priest?"

"No, I'm not a priest. I disguised myself as those venerable priests in order to enter the quarantine camp." The man bowed gracefully, "I'm Senzo Lando de Vananova. Van from Sardinia Count Nanova."

"What is this place?" Marina looked around.

"You are now in my temporary apartment. This place is called Lingao."

"Ling Gao?"

"Yes, just off the edge of China, is an island--this is an Australian colony. They have taken a city here."

"Are they Chinese pirates?"

"No, they're not pirates," Lando said. "They're good merchants and industrialists."

"Why are you here? What do you want to do to me?" Marina suddenly became alert. She had heard that people who were not Christians would show kindness to their church members. Among the Barbary pirates who believed in Christianity There are people in the National People's Congress, and they are also unceremonious towards Christian ships.

And the demeanor exuded by the Earl Vananova, who called himself Sardinia, showed that he was not a real nobleman.And she knew that Sardinia was a small kingdom of Italy under the rule of Spain's vice-king, and the conferring of noble titles here was not strict, at least the title of knight could be obtained for money.

This person is likely to be an Italian adventurer who has made a fortune in illegal activities on the seas of East Asia!

Marina thought, suddenly trembling.

The other party seemed very sensitive, and he had already noticed her uneasiness.

"Don't be afraid, I wasn't interested in you at all," he pulled a chair and sat down opposite her, "it was Miss Mendoza's request for help that made me finally bid for yours—otherwise you wouldn't have to be That bastard Trini is scared out of his wits, I didn't expect him to be so poor!"

"Miss Mendoza?"

"Yes, she will come to see you in a while." He clapped his hands as he spoke, and a maid with an East Asian face came in from the door, holding a bag of clothes.

"Change your clothes first, it's not decent enough to wear." He said with a smile, "I hope my taste in choosing clothes won't offend you."

The maid spread the clothes on the bed.Marina recognized it as a costume in her carry-on luggage!
"I redeemed your luggage, but unfortunately your silverware and jewelry could not be redeemed - they refused." Seemingly seeing her doubts, Mr. Lando explained.

"Thank you, Your Excellency." Marina said in a low voice.

"You change your clothes first, I'll come back later."

Marina changed her clothes under the service of the maid.Putting on her own clothes again - although it was cumbersome and strangled her, it made her feel much more at ease.Judging from the content of this Mr. Lando's speech, he already has great hopes of getting out of this terrible situation.

At this time, Miss Mendoza came, and after whispering her blessings for her freedom, Marina had no time to express her gratitude, so she threw herself into her arms and wept bitterly—this time, if Mendoza hadn’t helped rescue her back and forth, she Must have fallen into the hands of these Australian heathens along with the other poor slave girls.

"You don't want to do this, you have to thank Mr. Lando and Mr. Trini." Mendoza said, "Mr. Lando spent almost 3 yuan in circulation certificates for you-at least a few thousand pesos, if it wasn't for his Generosity, I don't know how to save you."

She detailed how she asked Lando for help: Mr. Lando was reluctant to come forward at first, because he had business dealings with the Australians here and did not want to annoy them, so he discussed asking Trini to come forward.I didn't expect that someone would bid with Mr. Trini, and it far exceeded the amount he prepared——

"...Mr. Trini had to sign a harsh loan agreement temporarily in order to get enough money to redeem you." Mendoza sighed, "It still didn't work! I had to rush to Mr. Lando I'm in a hurry."

"I will never forget your great kindness." Marina said gratefully, especially to Lando, she was even more grateful-she knew that if it wasn't for Lando's generosity, she would have fallen into that black skin at this moment. In the hands of the strong man, I don't know what kind of abuse I will receive, "No matter how much money is spent, I will ask my fiancé and father to repay you in double."

Lando smiled and made a generous gesture: "You'd better pay back poor Mr. Trini as soon as possible—his IOU will make him bankrupt in less than two months. Poor artist!"

(End of this chapter)