<h4>Chapter 1412: Chapter 1271: These People, They’ve All Gone Mad...</h4>


    Luo Danlun felt deeply unsettled, his eyes filled with confusion and disbelief. He couldn’t resist ncing at Bai Xiaosheng, who stood right beside him.


    Bai Xiaosheng wasn’t looking at him but instead at the elders seated around the room.


    At this moment, Bai Xiaosheng’s face carried a calm smile, devoid of any hint of arrogance, his demeanor utterly respectful andposed.


    "What on earth did this guy bring as a gift? Is this truly handmade?!" Luo Danlun couldn’t believe it. "How is this possible? Something he made with his own hands could astonish these family elders, even Sir Wei, to such an extent!"


    He couldn’t fathom it and couldn’t help but swallow hard.


    The elders before him—none of themcked wealth, possessing riches like mountains of gold and silver.


    Their level of discernment was unimaginable to ordinary folk.


    Even an ancient artifact like the $20 million purple y teapot "Whisper" would merely pique their interest; it would never trigger such a reaction!


    Shocked beyond belief, Luo Danlun stepped forward, craning his neck to look inside.


    He had to see for himself what kind of object Bai Xiaosheng had brought!


    Luo Danlun’s grandfather, Luo Yuefeng, initially satposed, unaffected by the astonished expressions of his old associates.


    "These old fellows are just pitying the boy, giving him face on purpose to embarrass me," Luo Yuefeng thought dismissively, even sneering. "Heh, a mere handmade purple y teapot—how good could it possibly be? These old fellows might want to call ck white and a stag a horse, but there are limits. Who’s fooling whom here?"


    He casually nced at the two elderpanions who weren’t particrly interested in purple y but had sharp judgment.


    They’d give an impartial verdict soon enough.


    With a cheerful expression, Luo Yuefeng turned his head and suddenly noticed his grandson, Luo Danlun, leaning forward and disying utterly improper behavior, craning his neck to investigate.


    At this, Luo Yuefeng frowned deeply.


    Luo Danlun, someone he raised from a young age, had been impably taught in etiquette by both Chinese schrs and European butlers. He should never act so discourteously!


    But as Luo Yuefeng took in his grandson’s expression, he froze.


    Luo Danlun’s wide-open eyes betrayed sheer astonishment and disbelief, as if he’d seen a ghost.


    "The boy’s possessed!" Luo Yuefeng was startled, but he quickly dismissed this absurd thought.


    At the same time, he noticed that Wei Tianhe from across the table didn’t look quite right either.


    Even Wei Tianhe’s expression had drastically changed, making Luo Yuefeng finally realize something was amiss.


    Could those old associates’ reactions be genuine?


    Were they truly astonished?!


    How could this be possible!


    Luo Yuefeng refused to believe it.


    When the velvet cover was lifted, everyone acted as if they’d lost their minds. Was this a gift in the box or some kind of enchantment?


    Luo Yuefeng immediately stood up, cing both hands on the table, leaning forward for a closer look.


    He had to see for himself what on earth had caused such shock among his oldpanions!


    Opposite him, Wei Tianhe carefully, reverently lifted out a single purple y teapot with both hands.


    As it came into view, even someone like Luo Yuefeng, who didn’t particrly appreciate purple y teapots, had his eyes light up.


    The teapot’s body was full and round, its lines elegant, featuring a circr lid with a spherical knob, a short curved spout, and lovely rounded contours, supported by a base with multiple petal-like feet.


    While the teapot was free of any ornamentation, its simplicity exuded such understated elegance that it seemed imbued with a unique, almost magical charm.


    Most strikingly, the purple y seemed to emit varying hues depending on the angle of view, reminiscent of a halo-like aura.


    Perfectly simple yet profoundly exquisite!


    Eight words resonated in everyone’s hearts: Remarkable talent lies in pure simplicity.


    This teapot transcended the typical realm of purple y craftsmanship—it was nothing short of a masterpiece!


    Even Luo Yuefeng found himself transfixed, whereas Wei Tianhe and three other elders didn’t even blink as they stared.


    Silence pervaded the room with only the sound of breathing audible.


    This extraordinary scenested for a full minute until someone finally spoke!


    "Brother Wei, let me buy this teapot from you. I’ll offer $50 million!" A plump elder woman directly addressed Wei Tianhe.


    Her face was alight with uncontroble excitement, like a woman beholding a rare gemstone—but in this case, it was a purple y teapot that had taken her fancy.


    "I’ll offer $100 million!" Not waiting for Wei Tianhe’s response, a slim elder woman eximed.


    Her gentle personality contrasted with the plump elder woman’s boldness, yet both had suddenly deviated from their usual poise.


    "Sister, are youpeting with me?!" The plump elder woman red at the slim elder woman, infuriated.


    "Elder sister, we’re not short on money, but this item is unique—whoever bids higher wins!" The slim elder woman maintained a polite smile, her tone firm and unyielding.


    The bidding quickly skyrocketed to $100 million!


    In US dors!


    Luo Yuefeng watched in disbelief, eyes fixed on the seemingly inconsequential object in Wei Tianhe’s hands.


    After a few strained breaths, he finally managed to speak,ughing dryly, "This is ridiculous! Is this thing really worth $100 million?!"


    It was a modern product, not a historical artifact. Spending that kind of money was sheer madness!


    After all, their own "Whisper" purple y teapot with documented historical significance was only worth $20 million!


    Could Bai Xiaosheng’s handmade teapot achieve such a value?!


    Luo Yuefeng refused to believe it.


    When he voiced this thought aloud, the plump and slim elder women immediately shot him sharp res.


    Their eyes expressed a unanimous sentiment:


    "You’re not qualified toment!"


    On the side, a thin elder man hurriedly gestured at Luo Yuefeng, implying, "You’re an outsider—don’t interrupt!"


    Luo Danlun stared in stunned silence, unable to utter a word.


    Nearby, Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying exchanged a nce, their fists clenching quietly.


    Two unfamiliar elder womenpeting fiercely in bidding, with astronomical figures no less—this was true recognition!


    Just moments before, Luo Yuefeng and his grandson had scoffed and belittled.


    Now behold! This was the genuine value of Xiaosheng’s gift!


    It utterly eclipsed their "Whisper"!


    Watching the two elder women bickering, even Bai Xiaosheng was startled.


    "It’s already reached $100 million—around ￥600-700 million!" Bai Xiaosheng could hardly believe it himself.


    "Maybe I should give up business and just make teapots," Bai Xiaosheng thought cheekily to himself.


    But then he dismissed the idea immediately.


    These two purple y teapots had taken every ounce of effort from him and Li Ni, nearly costing them their lives.


    Bai Xiaosheng had once overexerted his mind to the point where Red Lotus had issued him a strict warning.


    Sure, earning ￥600-700 million by risking his life might seem tempting to most, but Bai Xiaosheng wasn’t willing—not when achieving promotions like Senior Affairs Officer already granted him a hefty ￥500 million, and his next step to Regional President would bring at least ￥1 billion! It wasn’t worth the risk!


    Besides, without that immense motivation driving him before, he wouldn’t be able to produce such divine craftsmanship by risking his life again.


    Ultimately, it was heaven-sent inspiration that had led to the creation of these masterpieces!


    And furthermore, the only people willing to pay such astronomical prices were Wei Tianhe and his circle.


    But Bai Xiaosheng wouldn’t dare take their money...


    With the elder women still "battling" to im the teapot, the thin elder man couldn’t hold back; he ran his tongue over his lips and approached Wei Tianhe.


    "Brother Wei, look. If you sell it to either of them, it’s bound to cause drama. Maybe... you could sell it to me instead. I’ll offer generous concessions on our European partnership deal, coborating with your Wei Family!"


    This elder tried to insert himself into the fray.


    Before Wei Tianhe could answer, the two elder women simultaneously red at him.


    "Scram!"


    "This isn’t your turn!"


    The thin elder man flinched, evidently wary of provoking these formidable women, and quickly grinned sheepishly.


    "Who said I was selling it? This is a gift from the boy!" Wei Tianhe carefully ced the purple y teapot back in its box, smirking as he jokingly chided them. "And there’s another one. Do you want to see it?"


    "Of course!"


    The two elder women responded in unison, while the thin elder man’s eyes sparkled with anticipation as he nodded repeatedly.


    Luo Danlun nced at his grandfather in silence.


    Having learned his lesson, Luo Yuefeng knew better than to speak up again—nobody would listen anyway.


    All he could do was watch silently, his expressionplex.


    Wei Tianhe brought out the other purple y teapot.


    The crowd let out a collective gasp.


    This teapot featured decorations of plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum—the "Four Gentlemen" of Chinese artistry. The orchid served as its base, its body adorned with plum blossoms and chrysanthemums, while its spout and handle took the form of bamboo.


    "Four Gentlemen"bined into one, encapsting their nobility, grace, resilience, and tranquility within a single design!


    The craftsmanship, both in form and artistry, was nothing short of breathtaking—lifelike and harmonious in every aspect!


    Purple y teapots are categorized as either "simple wares" or "decorative wares."


    If the previous teapot was the pinnacle of "simple wares," then this one was a "decorative ware" divine artifact!


    "Brother Wei, leave one for me—the price is negotiable!"


    "You can’t hog both of these divine artifacts, Brother Wei!"


    "If you won’t sell, can I at least rent one to keep at home?"


    The two elder women and the thin elder man, seemingly going mad, began shouting at once.


    Wei Tianhe quickly put the teapot back into its box and covered it with the lid, clutching the box protectively against his chest.


    "Are you three insane? This belongs to the Wei Family! It’s not for sale! And renting it? Forget it!"


    Wei Tianhe turned to Bai Xiaosheng, his eyes glowing brightly, andughed heartily. "Good boy, I didn’t know you possessed such talent! If only I’d known, I would have invited you to the Wei Family long ago for some quality time together!"


    Wei Tianhe’s words seemed to spark realization in the other three elders.


    They all turned toward Bai Xiaosheng in unison, their expressions predatory, as if he were prey, startling Bai Xiaosheng.


    "Young man!" This time, the thin elder man shouted first.


    He nearly jumped in exhration, pointing at Bai Xiaosheng as he cried, "I also have a granddaughter—she’s gorgeous! Let me introduce you two!"