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Waves of ethereal music floated down from the upper floors, and reverberated in the hall. These music weren't very rare. But, they could only hear the music, and not see the people. Instead, they felt that this very ordinary music had added a bit of elegance to it.
The floor was covered with a thick layer of green carpet. It gave off an exceptionally heavy feeling. The color wasn't very conspicuous, but it gave off a warm and luxurious feeling.
Each table had a list of names written on it. The first row naturally belonged to the Royal Family. They were like cranes in a flock of chickens. There were only four tables. Everyone was thinking in their hearts, [This Aristocratic Hall is really a big deal. Even the Royal Family didn't arrange a private room for us …]
However, the more they were in the same hall, the more they felt that they had entered the ranks of the real nobles. They weren't far from the Royal Family. So, how could they not be considered nobles?
Therefore, everyone was very happy … except for the Royal Family.
The second row was for the people of the big families. They weren't arranged in any particular order. The third row was for the descendants of the officials, as well as the wealthy families. And, the fourth row was for the rich and powerful of the Tian Xiang City.
In between each row, there was a pearl curtain that seemed to fall from the sky. However, it only covered three feet above the people's heads, causing everyone to feel that the other side was hazy and couldn't see clearly …
There was an extremely exquisite red-crowned crane incense burner in every corner of the hall. Green smoke was slowly coming out of the cranes' beaks, and was drifting in the air. It was very auspicious.
Some people had arrived very early. They had been waiting for almost half the morning. But, they didn't have the slightest impatience on their faces. On the contrary, they seemed to be full of vigor and excitement.
Dozens of yellow-clothed young girls were carrying teacups. They were like butterflies passing through flowers. Their figures were graceful, and their appearances were pretty. Their manners were elegant, and they had a sense of propriety.
There was a thick milky white tapestry in front of the first row. It seemed as if it had fallen from the sky. It covered the entire area behind it. It looked like an exceptionally thick wall at first glance.
The music stopped abruptly.
Everyone's spirits were lifted. A good show was finally about to begin.
The snow-white tapestry in front of him rose up silently, revealing a huge snow-white platform. Just as the tapestry rose up and the auction platform was revealed, the surroundings suddenly became bright and resplendent. It was the result of innumerable gems being inlaid, and then refracting from different parts to converge into a circle of light, covering the round platform, forming a small area.
There was a table there.
There was a hammer on the table, a tuning hammer!
This was simply a dreamlike arrangement. The Magnificent Jewel Hall, which was known as the continent's number one auction house, compared to such a design, was simply like a pheasant meeting a golden phoenix, or a beggar facing a prince …
The sound of heavy footsteps rang out. Everyone looked over at the same time. Just listening to this sound made them feel that it was not normal. What kind of heavy object did he have to carry to be able to produce such soul-shaking footsteps?
At the end of the light.
A mountain of flesh was proudly walking over with a majestic gait. With every step it took, the plump white flesh under the black robe would dance in a joyful and rhythmic manner.
"Since everyone has received an invitation from the Aristocratic Hall, then you are all nobles of the Tian Xiang City, and also our distinguished guests! I am the Aristocratic Hall's treasurer, Tang Yuan, and also the chief auctioneer. On behalf of the Prince Equivalent's Mansion, the Jun Family, and the Tang family, as well as the Aristocratic Hall, I would like to extend my warmest welcome to all of you. "Tang Yuan spoke in a loud and fluent manner. After he finished speaking, he unexpectedly bowed.
In fact, Fatty Tang was still reciting from his book. Because this speech was personally written by Jun Dashao. It was voluminous and voluminous, and almost included the construction of spiritual and material civilization.
The audience applauded enthusiastically. Regardless of whether the words "nobles of the Tian Xiang City" were genuine or not, they would at least be able to suppress those who didn't want to deal with them!
"The Aristocratic Hall, as the name suggests, is a place where only true nobles can come. So, what exactly is a noble? " Fatty did his best to put his hands behind his back, and put on a commanding appearance as he spoke with great difficulty. It must be said that Fatty's body was fat, and his stature wasn't short. His limbs were normal, and even though he wasn't tall and mighty, he still had the physique of an average person. However, after adding that fat to his body, his arms were wrapped in fat, and they were no longer short. Moreover, his waist was extremely thick, and he couldn't wrap his arms around his waist. Therefore, his two fat hands couldn't reach each other. However, Tang Yuan still followed Jun Dashao's instructions, and did his best to put on such a posture in order to show his elegance and confidence.
However, Tang Yuan felt very good about himself, and felt that this was the most eye-catching moment of his life. However, in the eyes of the people below, he looked like a black bear who was taking an elegant stroll with his hands behind his back. His every movement seemed extremely clumsy. Everyone was trying their best to hold back their laughter.
Fatty Tang swept his eyes around in a "dignified" manner, "The so-called nobles are the people of the upper class! For example, this thing. " Tang Yuan flipped his hand, and a round object appeared on his palm. "I believe everyone here knows and has tasted this crop known as potatoes. As everyone knows, a jin of potatoes can be bought in the market for less than three copper coins. It is the most common vegetable. But! … … "
Tang Yuan paused for a moment to keep everyone in suspense.
Everyone could not understand. This fellow was talking about nobles, so why did he pull out a potato? This thing was something that rich families and prestigious families would never put on the table!
"Three copper coins for a jin of potatoes. Not only is it cheap, it is also easy to make into a dish. All you need to do is boil it in water at home and you can eat it. You can cut it into shreds, slices, or cubes. It's all to your liking. "
Tang Yuan felt that his choice of words was very cultured, giving off the feeling of a 'great scholar'. He could not help but put on a 'cultured and refined' smile. However, in the eyes of the 'nobles' below the stage, it was as though a jin of pork hanging on the wall had been whipped. It was simply too horrible to look at!
"However, as long as it is placed in a tavern, regardless of whether it is cut into shreds or slices, as long as it is made into a dish, it will cost half a tael of silver. That's a hundred times the profit!" Fatty Tang went on and on. "Those who spend half a tael of silver in a tavern are obviously nobles when compared to those who cook at home. Nobles eat at the same price! However, this is still a relatively low-class dish. "
"If it is a higher-class tavern, the same dish of shredded potatoes would cost at least three taels of silver. Naturally, it is a higher class here. Let's go even higher. For example, if you go to a brothel at the Spirit Fog Lake and order a dish of shredded potatoes with a prostitute in each hand, it would cost 20 taels of silver. If you were to ask for the company of a 'big shot' who only sells her skills but not her body, the price of the shredded potatoes would increase. I reckon that it would cost less than 50 taels of silver. In any case, if you can ask for the company of a 'big shot' at the Spirit Fog Lake, why would you care about some money … "
When Fatty Tang reached a point where he was in high spirits, it was as though he was giving a speech to a group of customers in a brothel. He kept blinking his eyes and his face revealed a smile that only men could understand.
As expected, a wave of vulgar laughter rang out from below. This kind of laughter made the few female guests in the hall frown! Especially Yue 'er' big shot 'who came with the Second Prince. She was so angry that her pretty face turned green …
Princess Reimu heard such laughter coming from beside her. She turned her head and saw that her father was squinting his eyes and stroking his beard. There was a light in his eyes. It was as if he had found a confidant. His smile was boundless and full of sympathy. She couldn't help but cough. Then, she coughed a little harder. She said in a low voice, "Humph! Men are not good people! "
His Majesty coughed twice in embarrassment. Then, his face became as gloomy as water. He hurriedly put away his unrestrained memories and sat upright on a small stool with a serious look on his face. But in his heart, he thought: Fuck! I was almost fooled by this Fatty. I am a refined man …
"… Of course, if you go to the ninth floor of the most luxurious tavern in Tian Xiang City, and order a dish of shredded potatoes, it will cost you 100 taels of silver!" Tang Yuan stretched out a finger and gently waved it in front of his eyes.
He had learned this action from Jun Moxie. Jun Moxie was tall and slender with slender fingers. When he performed this action, it was naturally quite elegant. Moreover, it brought out the arrogance in his bones. Tang Yuan was extremely envious. He had learned it in secret, and at this moment, under the watchful eyes of a large crowd, he had displayed it in an extremely confident and at ease manner. In his heart, he was secretly pleased. This brother of his had finally revealed his face.
Fatty had undoubtedly shown his face. To be more accurate, it should be said that his face was exposed …
Because in the eyes of others, the fatty was like an old sow who was so fat that she could not even walk. She was dangling a carrot in her hoof as if she was still alive. Furthermore, she was trembling a little nervously, and there was even a smug smile on her face. All the nobles present felt their blood run cold. Even the powerhouses with extraordinary strength were no exception. It was just too disgusting!
"100 taels of silver is enough for an ordinary family of four to buy potatoes for five years! But in Heaven Reaching Pagoda, they can only eat a plate of shredded potatoes. It is the cheapest dish on the top floor of Heaven Reaching Pagoda. It is a home-cooked dish that can be eaten anywhere! "
Tang Yuan laughed out loud. He raised his arms and shouted, "Is this really potato shredded? No! This was eating with style, eating with elegance! This is eating with status! This is eating with taste! Moreover, this is the price of eating! This is the loneliness of being at the top! This is the true enjoyment of nobility! "
"Everyone who is sitting in this hall of the Aristocratic Hall has a status equivalent to sitting on the ninth floor of the Heaven Reaching Pagoda among the rich people of Tian Xiang City!"
Tang Yuan's voice was hoarse. His muscles were trembling with excitement. His expression was ferocious and crazy, "This is the true paradise of nobility! Even if we drink a cup of water here, it is still the water of a true nobility! Using a phrase from before, we are not drinking water, but the loneliness of being at the top! The loneliness of being at the top is something that only true nobility can understand! "
Thunderous applause rang out. The fatty's words could be said to have won the hearts of the people, and naturally resonated with them.
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