NovelEnglishChapter 138 You Like It?
D:
75
+20 Free Coins
A flicker of surprise passed through Lucas’s eyes. He set his wine glass down with interest. “Oh?
| didn’t expect you to know so much about antiques.”
Sloane responded casually, “I studied a bit in the past.”
But Lucas could tell—Sloane’s eye for detail wasn’t something that cfrom just “a bit” of studying.
Sure enough, the final bid for the porcelain vase landed at 7.2 million.
Lucas cast her a look of admiration. “You were spot on.”
Several more items cup afterward-antique scrolls, jewelry, jade, and even a few fragmented ancient texts.
When one of the ancient books was carefully placed on the display table and opened, the aged, yellowed pages
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtexuded the scent of titself.
Sloane instantly perked up. She quickly picked up the tablet, zooming in on the high-res images of the book to
examine the details.
Lucas noticed her sudden enthusiasm and leaned in. “You like it?”
Sloane pointed at the image on the tablet, her voice tinged with excitement. “This is a handwritten manuscript
by a royal court physician. It contains a lifetof medical insights and clinical experience-immensely valuable.
But it was thought lost to history after dynastic changes. | can’t believe it showed up
here.”
It was rare for Lucas to see Sloane genuinely excited about something. His interest was piqued. “If it's that
valuable, why not buy it and study it properly?”
But Sloane frowned and shook her head lightly. “It’s too damaged. Without expert restoration, there's no point-
it'd be useless for research.”
Lucas’s eyes lit up with confidence. A smile tugged at his lips. “That's funny-I happen to know one of the top
figures in the field of ancient book restoration. He's been doing this for decades and has restored countless
priceless texts. Even damaged movable-type pages like these aren't new to him. If we can win the bid and get
him to help, there's a good chance these books can be brought back to life,”
Sloane's eyes brightened, her face full of surprise. “Really? You're sure he'd help? Experts at that level are nearly
impossible to get close to.”
1/2
8:08 Thu, Sep 4 N
Chapter 138 You Like It?
75
+20 Free Coins
Lucas chuckled at her eagerness. “I helped him out once in a big way. Asking him to fix a few pages won't be a
problem.”
Sloane turned to him. “Well then, | won't owe you for nothing. This’ll count as the second favor.”
She'd made a deal with Lucas—he would do three things for her.
Lucas was briefly stunned. His eyes lowered slightly. “All right. We'll do it your way.”
Sloane turned her attention back to the bidding, happily placing her bid. In the end, she won the collection of
ancient texts for three million.
She was lucky-not many in the room recognized the books‘ worth, and even fewer had the connections to get
them restored, so no one competed against her.
Soon, the books were brought to her. Though she was eager to flip through them, she didn’t dare handle them
too roughly. One careless move could damage the fragile pages.
She carefully tucked them away.
“The next item is the Disguise Pill,” Lucas said, glancing at her.
Sloane's interest sparked instantly.
Just then, the auctioneer’s voice rang out again. “Ladies and gentlemen, the final item of tonight's event-the one
and only ‘Disguise Pill!”
“This version of the Disguise Pill has been refined over many years by a mysterious master. It surpasses the
legendary Muscle Pill in every way, completely eliminating all previous side effects. Designed especially for
women, the Disguise Pill leaves skin smooth and radiant like fine jade, enhances body function, keeps you
energetic and fit, and contains absolutely no harmful effects. With long-term use, the results are astonishing-as
if titself is reversing, allowing you to preserve your youth indefinitely!”
2/2
Visit our social media platform to read fascinating stories every day and connect with the community!
