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At the Old Madam's age, any gift was no longer of much significance to her. It was already the best gift that Qin Fang was willing to call her grandmother.
This point could be used as a reference to Old Master Qu. Qin Fang was already giving him face by not giving him any face, let alone calling him grandfather. That was completely wishful thinking.
The Old Madam did not care if the box was clean or not. She no longer had many scruples. Even the surrounding Qu family members had nothing to say. As long as the Old Madam was happy, there was no problem.
On the other hand, Qin Qing's expression was a little strange. She did not understand why her son gave this small box. Or was the thing in the box the most precious?
But if it really was a very precious treasure, then shouldn't he have made a better box? Why did he make such a terrible looking box?
However, with so many people present, she could not ask such a question. She could only look at her son with a puzzled expression, as if she wanted to see something from his face.
Unfortunately, Qin Fang's expression was still calm, as if he did not mind the gossip of others at all. She really could not tell anything from his expression.
Many people had the same thoughts as Qin Qing. They all wanted to know what was inside. Many people wanted to see Qin Fang's excitement. Of course, they also wanted to see such an embarrassing incident at the Qu family's birthday banquet.
However, the Old Madam accepted the wooden box but did not seem to have any intention of opening it. The guests could not say anything and could only suppress the gossip in their hearts for the time being.
"Grandma, the gift from Cousin Qin Fang must be an amazing treasure. Why don't you open it and let us all see it …"
It was not easy for the guests to say it, but it did not mean that the host could not say it. Someone immediately jumped out to speak. There was no need to ask, it was definitely Qu Yuanliang.
This kid did not get along with Qin Fang. Seeing that Qin Fang actually gave such a wooden box to the Old Madam's birthday banquet, his expression was extremely strange. At the same time, he was also a little gloating and immediately jumped out to cause trouble.
"Hmm?"
When Qu Yuan Liang jumped out, there were a few people who were unhappy about it.
At this time, it was obvious that many people were waiting to see a good show from the Qu family. The Qu family was busy pressing down, so how could they expose this embarrassment themselves?
The few men in charge of the Qu family immediately frowned. Among them, Old Master Qu's expression was the ugliest … His eyebrows were already twitching violently.
Those who were familiar with him knew that this was the sign of the old man's rage. He was just short of exploding.
Outsiders might not know about the grudge between Qin Fang and the Qu Family, but the Qu Family was very clear about it. Although Qin Fang and Qu Yuancheng got along well recently, it did not mean that he had forgiven the Qu Family.
If the resentment in Qin Fang's heart had not dissipated, he might send something to embarrass the Qu Family. If it was opened, what would happen?
"It's just a small gift, what's there to see …"
Old Madam was calmer. She glanced at Old Master Qu and motioned for him to calm down. She smiled and said calmly. Then, she was about to put the box in the pile of birthday gifts, as if she had no intention of opening it …
At least, she did not intend to open it in front of so many guests at this birthday banquet …
"Qin Fang, what's inside?"
Qu Yuancheng, who was standing by the side, was also very curious about what was inside. He asked in a soft voice. Although he was quite angry at what Qu Yuanliang had done, he had a good relationship with Qin Fang. Hence, it was not a big deal to ask.
He was also a little puzzled. Qin Fang had been racking his brains over the birthday gift and had specially gone to the auction for this. It was a pity that he had not been able to buy anything suitable.
After that, Qin Fang had also looked everywhere for it, but it was to no avail. He did not know when Qin Fang had prepared it and was so mysterious.
"You'll know when you open it …"
Qin Fang smiled and said mysteriously.
Then, he said to Old Madam, "Grandma, since everyone wants to see what's inside, why don't you open it and let everyone have a look?"
"Should I open it?"
Old Madam was also a little hesitant. She did not understand what this grandson of hers meant.
However, Tang Feifei had already received Qin Fang's hint. She reached out and touched Qin Qing, who was next to her, indicating that she should persuade Old Madam.
"Mommy, since Qin Fang has said so, then open it and take a look …"
Since Qin Fang had said so and her future daughter-in-law, Tang Feifei, had also given her a hint, she naturally understood what to do and immediately said to Old Madam Qu with a smile.
She had already asked Qin Fang to prepare a birthday gift of sufficient weight. Now, it seemed that the real birthday gift was still in this seemingly inconspicuous small wooden box.
"Alright, then open it and take a look …"
It was not that she did not believe in her grandson, but the rift caused by that incident back then was bigger. She had inherited the huge Qu family behind her, so there was no need to take some risks.
However, since her daughter had said so, she naturally had no more misgivings. She nodded and took the wooden box. She gently opened the hidden clasp and opened the wooden box.
On this matter, Old Master Qu's opinion was dispensable and had the least right to speak. If he expressed any "irrational" opinions, Qin Fang would probably not give him any face and just leave. Then, the Qu family would be even more embarrassed.
"Eh, it smells so good …"
As soon as the wooden box was opened, it was unknown who suddenly said such a sentence.
This was a faint fragrance. It was very pure and very clear. Moreover, it was quite refreshing and seemed to be able to rouse one's spirit.
"This fragrance … supreme-grade agarwood …"
Not everyone was ignorant. Someone identified this fragrance and then carefully observed the old box in the old lady's hand that looked a little old and not very clean. He could not help but gasp in surprise.
"Supreme-grade agarwood?"
This person's exclamation was a little loud. Many of the surrounding guests immediately heard it and focused their attention on this inconspicuous wooden box.
Agarwood was a very top-grade wood. At the same time, it was also a very precious spice. It was used to burn incense and extract spices. It was a top-grade material.
At the same time, it was also a medicinal herb with extraordinary effects. It was a very precious medicinal plant and a treasure of the natural medicine warehouse. It was also one of the top ten medicinal herbs. It could relieve pain, stop vomiting, and calm breathing.
However, because of the overuse of wild agarwood, the damage to the forest was extremely serious. Some of the more concentrated forest areas had basically been cut down, and there were only a few left.
And those ancient supreme-grade agarwood were even rarer. It was almost impossible to find them …
Supreme-grade agarwood was the best of all agarwood. It was almost impossible to find it in the world. Even a small piece was difficult to find.
If someone got such a piece, they would definitely keep it in their private collection and would not be willing to take it out again …
After agarwood began to produce incense due to the mutiny, it would go through a long growth period. It would take at least a few years or a dozen years. However, a piece of high-quality agarwood would take decades or hundreds of years to form. Therefore, the production of agarwood was very small, but the market demand was very high. Naturally, it was very precious.
The price of agarwood was also not cheap. For ordinary ones, the price per gram ranged from a few dozen yuan to a few thousand yuan. The price of a small piece of agarwood was at least tens of thousands of yuan. It was possible for it to be hundreds of thousands or even millions …
However, the price of the good stuff in agarwood was completely different. There were very few of them for sale. Most of them were directly auctioned.
The starting price of this auction was also higher and higher year by year. From a thousand yuan per gram at the beginning, it had risen to more than ten thousand yuan. The highest price even exceeded ten thousand dollars.
The reason why it could be auctioned at such a high price and was constantly contested by people was because the auction at that time was for a piece of supreme-grade agarwood. It was known as the king of agarwood and even the most precious agarwood.
This kind of agarwood was generally at least a hundred years old. The fragrance would not dissipate even if it existed for hundreds of years. Its effect was still extraordinary.
Although the auction that year was not held in Hong Kong, it was still held in Singapore. Most of the tycoons present were from Hong Kong, and some of them had attended that auction before.
When this fragrance reappeared, someone immediately reacted and couldn't help but exclaim. It seemed that the fragrance of this wooden box in front of them was more fragrant than the one in the auction. It seemed to be better.
"Good stuff …"
The more they understood the benefits of this supreme-grade agarwood, the more they felt that this thing was very good.
At that time, the supreme-grade agarwood was not very big. It was only about two hundred grams in total, but it was sold at a high price of more than two million dollars. This was the price that many people did not know the value of the item.
It was said that this piece of agarwood was later carved into a bracelet made of agarwood. That rich man wore it all year round, and even some of his old illnesses were cured without any medicine. His body, which was not very good to begin with, lasted much longer than others …
Because of this, many people regretted it. Why didn't they spend more money to buy it?
It was said that later, someone paid ten times the price to buy this bracelet, but the owner did not care and did not have the slightest intention to sell it.
This kind of supreme-grade agarwood was too rare. There were almost only a few pieces in the world. It was not something that could be bought with money.
(To be continued.)
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