The auction was located at a garden-style five-star resort hotel in the northern suburbs of the Imperial Capital. Although it was called a hotel, it was actually a small private park.
However, it was winter at the time, and the park, which should have been lush with greenery and fragrant with flowers, appeared somewhat desolate.
Nonetheless, the exquisite artificial lake was quite impressive. The water was clear, and a few unknown water birds floated on the surface. Several pavilions and towers stood by the shore, with a corridor leading straight to the end. Strolling in the corridor and enjoying the scenery of the lake was truly soothing for one's mood.
Walking along the corridor, Huo Sining assisted the elderly Zhou Shitao as they arrived at the entrance of a grand hotel. A gigantic revolving door stood before them, flanked by two security guards responsible for greeting guests. Every guest needed to present an invitation letter to enter.
