143: Purchase women's personal care products

"The ink tones vary endlessly between thick and thin, dry and wet, as if the mountains and rocks themselves are breathing, full of dynamism and vitality."

Old Mo's finger pointed in the air.

"Now look at the treatment of the mist and clouds—real and illusory, with the blank spaces perfectly balanced, allowing the entire composition's spirit and rhythm to flow, creating an ethereal artistic conception."

"Although there are no human traces in the painting, the thatched cottage and the small stream subtly imply the harmony between humanity and nature, embodying the painter's longing for an ideal dwelling. The 'tranquility' you felt stems precisely from this internal order and spiritual resonance within the majestic natural world."

As Old Mo explained, Lei Jun looked at the "landscape painting" again, feeling it seemed somewhat different now.

She still didn't understand the professional terms like "texture strokes" or "spirit and rhythm," but the old man's words acted like a key, helping her open the door to a deeper understanding of this painting.

She began to faintly grasp the passion and control the painter must have wielded while wielding the brush, sensing that what lay behind the scenery was not merely a view, but an expression of spirit and emotion.

"It seems... I can understand a little now," she said softly, a glimmer of inquisitive interest appearing in her eyes.

This process of gradually deepening her understanding of a work of art through another's guidance was a novel experience for her.

Seeing this, Old Mo's smile widened. "Interest is the best start. The essence of collecting lies in genuine affection first, with value consideration coming second. If Miss Lei has the heart for it, you might look more and feel more."

Just then, a man in an auction house uniform, looking like a manager, hurried over. He first bowed respectfully to Old Mo. "Old Mo, we've been looking for you."

Then, he turned to Lei Jun, his attitude extremely deferential. "It must be this young lady. I am the client manager for this auction, surnamed Chen."

"Welcome!"

"We have prepared a top-tier VIP box for you. Would it be convenient for you to move there now? We can provide you with a detailed introduction to tomorrow's key auction items and offer exclusive services."

Lei Jun understood why the auction house manager was being so excessively attentive—it was because of the outfit worth over 200 million she was wearing.

She didn't mind. Having exclusive service would save her a lot of trouble.

She glanced at Old Mo. The old man smiled and nodded at her, indicating she should go ahead.

"That's fine," Lei Jun replied indifferently to Manager Chen, then politely addressed Old Mo. "Old Master Mo, I'll excuse myself for now."

"Please go ahead, Miss Lei. I hope you find something to your liking tomorrow," Old Mo said with a smile, watching her leave.

Guided by Manager Chen, Lei Jun and Lei Ying headed towards the VIP area.

Before leaving, she took one last glance at the "landscape painting," her mind already made up.

She wanted this painting!

She clearly realized it wasn't just because of the initial sense of tranquility it gave her, but also because Old Mo's explanation had fostered a deeper resonance and desire for possession within her.

When she set her eyes on something, she never liked to miss out.

As for the price?

That had never been her primary concern.

It seemed she wouldn't leave tomorrow's auction empty-handed... Just as she returned home and removed her jewelry, the system notification chimed in her mind.

[Mission: Abstain from Alcohol for Five Days - Completed. Reward: 5,000 godly tycoon coins.]

Immediately after, a new mission pop-up appeared.

[godly tycoon mission: host must independently purchase sanitary pads once. Mission Reward: 1,000 godly tycoon coins.]

Lei Jun stared at the mission content for a few seconds, then raised an eyebrow.

Buy sanitary pads by herself?

Now that was novel.

The missions the system issued were truly... diverse, ranging from abstaining from alcohol to purchasing female personal items.

Come to think of it, she had never bought sanitary pads herself before.

Well, the coins weren't a huge amount, but the mission itself wasn't difficult.

Might as well buy them.

She opened her phone and searched for nearby high-end supermarkets.

So, she drove to the supermarket and headed straight for the daily necessities section.

The shelves were filled with various brands of sanitary pads, from ordinary open-shelf options to imported organic ones, a dazzling array.

She scanned the packaging and finally picked up a few packs of the "Lalabobo" organic cotton series from Switzerland.

This brand emphasized natural, additive-free products with simple, high-end packaging design.

After confirming the size and type, she didn't hesitate at all and went directly to the checkout counter.

The moment the payment was completed, the system notification chimed again.

[Mission Completed. Reward: 1,000 godly tycoon coins have been credited.]

...At seven o'clock the next evening, the Modu International Auction Center was brightly lit, and the auction hall was packed.

Lei Jun, still dressed in understated yet undeniably luxurious attire, was guided by Manager Chen to her reserved VIP seat.

Her gaze swept across the venue, and she happened to see Old Mo not far away, sitting on a sofa drinking tea. She walked over with a smile to greet him. "Good evening, Old Master Mo."

Old Mo looked up and saw her, a smile appearing in his eyes as he put down his teacup and stood up. "Miss Lei, you're here. Are you confident about securing that 'landscape painting' we discussed yesterday?"

"I'll do my best," Lei Jun said, sitting down opposite him and casually picking up a glass of champagne offered by a waiter.

Remembering the alcohol abstinence mission was complete, she felt at ease taking a small sip.

"Mainly, I feel this painting resonates with me. If the price is right, I'll take it."

Not long after, the auction officially began.

The host, wearing a sharp black suit, stepped onto the auction podium. After bowing to the audience below, he picked up the microphone and smiled. "Good evening, distinguished guests! Welcome to the Modu International Auction Center's Autumn Auction!"

"Tonight, we have prepared 32 treasures for everyone, ranging from Ming and Qing dynasty imperial porcelain to modern and contemporary masterpieces of calligraphy and painting. Each piece has undergone authoritative authentication and is guaranteed genuine. We hope everyone finds something to their liking here, and we wish tonight's auction a complete success!"

"Without further ado, let's look at the first auction item."

"A Qing Dynasty Kangxi period blue-and-white porcelain plate with interlocking lotus scrolls. Starting bid: 800,000 yuan. Minimum increment: 50,000 yuan. Bidding starts now!"

The auction proceeded in an orderly fashion.

The first few items were mostly porcelain. A Qing Dynasty Yongzheng period famille-rose bowl with plum blossom design crossing the rim ultimately sold for 2.3 million yuan.

A Republic of China period jadeite bracelet was acquired by a wealthy merchant for 1.8 million yuan.

When it came to a Ming Dynasty calligraphy scroll by Wen Zhengming, Old Mo raised his paddle. After several rounds of bidding, he successfully won it for 4.5 million yuan.

Lei Jun sat quietly in the box watching, occasionally picking up the auction catalog to browse, her gaze always returning to the introduction page for the "landscape painting."

Just then, the box door was gently knocked. A waiter entered, followed by a shrewd-looking middle-aged man in a gray suit.

The man held a business card, his face beaming with an enthusiastic smile as he quickly approached Lei Jun. "Hello, young lady. I am Zhang Li, founder of 'Xingyun Interactive Entertainment.' I apologize for the intrusion, but I have long admired your presence."