After everyone in the audience took their seats, the stage came to life.
Two female models dressed in white embroidered qipao brought the first auction item onto the stage.
They placed the item behind a jadeite counter that gleamed with focused light, then gracefully withdrew.
The host stood on the stage with a microphone, introducing to the crowd: "This is a White Jade Vermilion Bird from the Western Han Dynasty. It is crafted from the jade materials used during the Han Dynasty, which greatly differ from those of other dynasties. This is made of Nephrite Jade... starting bid at one hundred twenty thousand."
The host gave a lengthy detailed introduction before finally stating the base price.
As soon as the host announced the price, someone in the audience raised a placard.
"Number thirty-six, one hundred twenty thousand, anyone else?"
"Number fifty-five, this lady bids one hundred twenty-five thousand, one hundred twenty-five thousand going once—"
