Chapter 84 Auction (Part 4)
Three hundred million U.S. dollars, about two billion RMB... this is already the transaction price of most items, but now, here, no one is sure.
But obviously, after the $300 million mark, the bids became more cautious. After the auctioneer asked twice, a sign was finally raised again.
Three hundred and five hundred million!
This announced the end of the era of millions of one plus. Next, it was the war of real buyers. Ms. Wang looked in the direction of the placard and greeted the Li woman Weiwei Han nodded.
"Boss, do you want to continue?" The assistant beside him asked, sweating profusely. When had he ever seen such a scene? Three hundred million... This is not rice, but real US dollars!
"Of course." Ms. Wang said calmly, "There are two Changxin Palace Lanterns in total. The first one was so popular that many people withdrew and waited for the second one. But... the price of the second one will definitely not be lower than this one."
"This kind of treasure can only stay in China. Keep following her. Follow her until she can't afford it anymore!"
The assistant gritted his teeth, and the second assistant immediately raised the sign: Three hundred and thirty million!
Just when we thought the era of millions of dollars was over, the next round of madness came. The auctioneer's voice was hoarse: "Three hundred and thirty million! Three hundred and thirty million! Is there any higher bid? If you miss this round, there will never be an auction of the Changxin Palace Lantern again!"
The interested tycoon did not raise the price immediately, but discussed it quietly with his assistant. The auctioneer did not urge him until thirty seconds had passed. Another sign was raised: 350 million!
Boom - at that moment, it was as if a barrage of cannons went off and the ceiling fell in the auctioneer's mind.
Three hundred and fifty million... a price of over two billion RMB! The most expensive item in the world!
His hands were shaking with excitement, because he knew that this was not the end at all. The Changxin Palace Lantern was a symbol, but the real symbol, the Qin Terracotta Warriors, had not yet been taken out!
Today... two records may be broken in one auction! Two highest records!
"Three, three hundred and fifty million." When he said this, he paused because of excessive excitement. Then he shouted: "This price has topped all the auction items! Three hundred and fifty million! This is a record! Is there anyone who is ready to break this record!?"
Of course.
The Japanese old man in kimono raised the sign without hesitation: Three hundred and fifty-five million!
Every time a sign is raised, it is like a storm coming, calming the surrounding sea. Storms come again and again, and calms down again and again. The sea surface does not fall asleep because of this, but... an invisible sense of oppression makes it feel like the moment before boiling. It is suffocating.
"Three hundred and fifty-five million, the countdown begins!"
"Five...three hundred and sixty million! Mr. Ma offers three hundred and sixty million US dollars!"
The competition was fierce, and there were still a few people on the field who continued to bid: Mr. Ma, Ms. Wang, the Korean woman, and the old Japanese man in kimono. The assets of these people were similar, but no one backed down.
"Love, this kind of thing will not change with time, it is love at first sight. Just like when I was young, I saw the woman in Amanohashidate who made me obsessed for the rest of my life." The old man in Japanese kimono finally spoke, he smiled and said: " This kind of love will not change with time, but will be engraved in my heart and will never change."
His voice was firm: "Four hundred million."
Very calm, without any emotional ups and downs. After this price appeared, the eyes of all the rich people in the audience sparkled.
It can be determined that one candidate for the Qin Terracotta Warriors has been eliminated.
But congratulations, he may get the love of his life.
Swish! The assistant beside him immediately raised the sign. His hand was shaking as he held up the sign.
Four hundred million...four hundred million US dollars!
In 2016, this is almost 2.7 billion RMB! This price not only surpasses the peak of all auction items, but also directly reaches a new level!
The whole place was silent. Everyone knew that the winner would be decided soon in this fist-to-fist and eye-to-eye fight. The crazy cash flow made everyone feel hot. The old man in Japanese kimono looked around. His eyes were firm, but also worried. Because... this was his final bid for the Changxin Palace Lantern.
It is true that the Changxin Palace Lantern has this reputation. No other lamp in Asia is more ancient and magnificent than it . No other lamp has this legendary color. But... 400 million is indeed the upper limit. No matter how much more... I will not feel comfortable if I buy it.
"Four hundred million dollars," the auctioneer shouted hoarsely, "Is there a higher price?"
"Now let's count down. Five, four, three..."
When he counted to three, he suddenly stopped.
The old man in kimono was also stunned. Like the other rich people, he looked in one direction. There was a sign erected there, which clearly stated: 407 million!
Obviously, this was also the other party's final offer.
The old man in kimono stared at that direction, sighed for a long time, shook his head and closed his eyes.
"Four hundred and ten million... Four hundred and ten million!" the auctioneer shouted, "The countdown begins! Five, four, three, two, one!"
"Congratulations, Mr. Ma from Huaguo has purchased a Changxin Palace Lantern!"
The applause was like a sea tide. Everyone was immersed in the battle for funds. Low voices of congratulations came from all directions.
Mr. Ma was not tall. He smiled and bowed to all directions. When he lowered his head, he also sighed.
He will never get to see the Qin Terracotta Warriors.
But... this thing, just as Mr. Takeno in kimono said, he had no intention of giving up the moment he saw it for the first time!
"Next, we will auction off the second Changxin Palace Lantern." The auctioneer said with a smile, "The starting price for the second Changxin Palace Lantern is five million. Now, the auction begins."
Swish! As soon as he finished speaking, Mr. Takeno raised his sign, which clearly read: Four hundred million!
Capping in one step!
The whole place was silent. Everyone looked at each other, and finally, everyone smiled happily.
"Five, four, three, two, one! Congratulations to Mr. Takeno from Japan for winning a Changxin Palace lantern!" Applause rang out again. No matter what, this pair of Changxin Palace lanterns will be the topic of conversation among the world's top wealthy circles for quite some time.
As soon as it fell, Takeno finally breathed a sigh of relief. He raised his chin towards his assistant, who immediately walked backstage to start the transfer procedure.
"It's already 11 o'clock in the afternoon. Now, please take a four-hour break." The auctioneer bowed and smiled, "The second half of the auction will proceed as scheduled at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. At that time, the most precious treasures will be presented to you one by one."
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Jiang Xian left, but he would still be a guest commentator in the afternoon. Although he would be standing there for a long time, this kind of opportunity was not available to others.
When doing exploration, sometimes you need to contact global data. In front of the controllers of the lifeline of the world, he left a good impression. In the future... maybe the highest-level commission will come to him. Or... the request he made to seek help from the other party's database will not be rejected.
This is a gift from Song Yunshen.
As he approached the restaurant that looked like a party venue, he saw Lin Ruoxue at a glance. She was sitting elegantly at a dining table, with her legs slightly crossed. Her snow-white long legs and bright red long skirt were like a blooming rose with white stamens. With the delicately carved Western European decorative couch next to her, she looked as beautiful as a princess.
"Are you welcome to disturb me?" He smiled and sat opposite her. Lin Ruoxue didn't even raise her eyelids, leisurely swaying the champagne and said lightly: "Did I let you sit down?"
Without waiting for Jiang Xian to speak, she raised her eyebrows and glanced at him: "Come and sit down."
It must be said that her facial features are perfect, especially at this glance, her eyebrows are slightly raised, and her long and straight eyebrows are not coquettish, but more heroic. Under this heroic spirit, the temper of Xiqi seems to be natural.
"Your grandfather will kill me." Jiang Xian smiled and shook his head, then sat down opposite her.
Lin Ruoxue looked at him as if she had seen a ghost, and after a few seconds she chuckled: "That's great, you are afraid too."
She wanted to ask why she wasn't afraid when she took off my clothes. But she soon realized that she was ignorant and fearless at that time.
Now, the other party wants to treat her well, at least there is this sign. This is why she is afraid, no... not afraid, but she will consider both parties. Consider the families of both parties.
He was getting serious... Lin Ruoxue couldn't help but move her legs over, kicked off her high heels under the snow-white tablecloth, revealing her snow-white legs, and gently stroked Jiang Xian's calves.
"..." Jiang Xian blushed a little. He was considered unrestrained, but Miss Lin seemed even more unrestrained...
Lin Ruoxue changed her sitting position: "Are you tired of standing? Let me give you a massage."
"…Do you think I'm not dying fast enough?"
"I just think you didn't make up your mind fast enough." Lin Ruoxue smiled like a succubus: "You know what? I posted a message on the website a few days ago, sorting out your master's school for you, and emphasized one sentence: You are my childhood sweetheart. People who know what's interesting should stop hanging around you."
Jiang Xian took a sip of champagne with some difficulty: "Are you sure people won't think it's a bad fate?"
"Who dares?" Lin Ruoxue raised her hand, and the waiter quickly came over. She casually said, "Besides, you have a total of twelve residences. I just checked them out."
"…Why are you checking me?!"
"To prevent you from having a mistress." The waiter came over, and Lin Ruoxue said calmly: "You have a bad record. As the hostess, I have to pay attention. In this era, there are too many coquettish and slutty women..."
At this moment, Jiang Xian raised his hand, frowned, and stared in one direction.
Lin Ruoxue stopped talking sharply and followed his gaze. She found... it was a cleaning staff.
What happened to the cleaning staff?
She blinked and suddenly realized something was wrong!
This restaurant has very high standards. Even the waiters must be proficient in Chinese, English or another second language. Not to mention the appearance, they must be tall and handsome, or well-mannered . But that person...his back is a little hunched.
So, he was wearing cleaning staff's clothes - there should be no doubt about that. But... the time was wrong!
It's 11:20 now, the peak dining time.
At times like this, the restaurant would never have a cleaning staff, and clearing the tables was someone else's job - the more upscale the restaurant, the clearer the division of labor. In other words... this cleaning staff shouldn't be here.
"Is there something wrong with him?" Lin Ruoxue whispered.
Jiang Xian nodded silently, frowning even more tightly: "Not only that...but also...I have seen him."
"In just these few months...where?"