Chapter 274 If you dare to target me, I will make you pay the price
Buffett got tonight's auction list and handed it to Yang Chen.
According to the list, there are a total of five antique cultural relics from the Dragon Kingdom in this auction, two of which are rabbit heads and rat heads of the twelve zodiac signs, and a gilt bronze Buddha from the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty. The remaining two pieces
It’s Yuan blue and white and Tang Sancai.
A sneer appeared at the corner of Yang Chen's mouth.
To foreigners, the twelve zodiac signs are just ordinary objects, because they don’t have the term zodiac signs.
Therefore, the rat head and rabbit head are aimed at the people of the Dragon Kingdom. Only the people of the Dragon Kingdom will bid for these two items.
That gilt-bronze Buddha may also be considered based on its workmanship and the value of its precious metal. Foreigners may take a photo of it, but there is a high probability that only people from the Dragon Kingdom will bid.
The country cannot solve historical issues, and Yang Chen doesn’t want to say anything more.
Since we met this time, let’s try to take them all back.
Next to him, Marshall Kennedy specializes in making antique artworks from the Dragon Kingdom. Of course he knows what the rabbit heads, rat heads, and the gilt bronze Buddha mean to the people of the Dragon Kingdom.
If these three things can be photographed, of course, it would be best if both Tang Sancai and Yuan blue and white can be photographed. He can sell them at a higher price with a little work and send them to the Dragon Kingdom.
Because rabbit heads and rat heads are more than just cultural relics to the Dragon Kingdom, they represent more of the national dignity of the country.
Jenny Hathaway grew up in the Dragon Country. Apart from her appearance, her thoughts and values are no different from those of pure Dragon Country people.
Therefore, she also knows the value of rabbit heads and rat heads.
Jenny asked: "Mr. Yang, do you want to bid for these two animal heads?"
Yang Chen: "It depends on the situation. If the price is right, I will take the photo."
Buffett: "I have inquired, and the target price of these two items is probably between 20-25 million meters of gold. Converted into the currency of your Dragon Kingdom, it is about 150 million. If you bid for both, you must at least
Prepare 300 million. The price is a bit high, so you have to think about it carefully."
Gates: "This is only the lowest price expected by the auction house. If there is competition, the price may be higher."
Yang Chen: "It depends on the situation. As I said before, if the price is right, I will definitely become a monk and bid. To you foreigners, these two things are of little value. But to the Dragon Kingdom, they are of extraordinary significance."<
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Buffett and Gates nodded in understanding.
Phillips Hathaway said: "Your biggest competitor comes from the Dragon Kingdom, and then there's him."
Everyone looked in the direction he pointed at Marshall Kennedy at the table next to him.
Phillips Hathaway explained: "Marshall specializes in antiques, cultural relics and artworks from the Dragon Kingdom and surrounding countries. He must know the value of these two items, and he will definitely bid for them, and then resell them at auction or sell them at a higher price in the future.
To the people of the Dragon Kingdom."
Yang Chen nodded with a smile and said: "Thank you for reminding me, I only look at the price, not the opponent. No matter who the opponent is, it will not affect my judgment on the price of these two items."
Phillips Hathaway smiled and explained: "I understand. What I mean is that if Mr. Yang needs it, I can try to talk to Marshall and ask him to give you at least one, so that you don't have to pay so much money.
Although you may not be short of money and don’t care about spending more, it’s also a good thing to spend less. Isn’t it?”
There is nothing wrong with what you say.
Originally, these were all things from the Dragon Kingdom. They appeared here because of some historical reasons. It is nonsense for people from the Dragon Kingdom to spend money to buy things from the Dragon Kingdom. It would be best if they could buy them for less money.
Yang Chen has money, and the system also said that he can buy as much as he wants, but of course it would be best if he could give less money to foreigners.
Therefore, Yang Chen nodded and said: "Thank you, Mr. Hathaway."
Phillips Hathaway also wants to please her daughter by helping Yang Chen, so she is so proactive and active.
"Haha... You're welcome. You are Jenny's boss and we are our own. No need to thank you for this small favor. Just wait, I'll go talk to him." Phillips Hathaway said with a smile, and then went
The table next to me went to communicate with Marshall.
When Marshall heard that Yang Chen was going to bid for the two animal heads, he immediately laughed.
He walked over and said to Yang Chen: "Hello, I am Marshall Kennedy, what is your name?"
Yang Chen: "Hello, my name is Yang Chen."
Marshall Kennedy: "I heard from Mr. Hathaway that you want to bid on those two animal heads, right?"
Yang Chen nodded.
Marshall Kennedy said confidently: "I advise you to give up. It's not that I don't give Mr. Hathaway face, but I am determined to get these two things. And the gilt bronze Buddha, I must also get it. You
You can bid on Tang Sancai and Yuan blue and white, and I can give you those two items."
Phillips Hathaway quickly said: "Marshall, don't be like this, he is my daughter's boss, just give one to him."
Marshall Kennedy: "Mr. Hathaway, aren't you trying to embarrass me? This is business, a real money business. How can you just give it to others? If he has money, he will bid with me. If he doesn't have money, he will be honest.
Sit down and don't talk. Miss Jenny, are you right?"
Jenny Hathaway sneered and said: "Everything you said is right, it still depends on personal strength."
Marshall Kennedy: "Yes! That's great. Whether you can take the photo or not depends entirely on your personal strength. Even if I am willing to give it, Mr. Yang will not be willing to take it, right?"
Yang Chen smiled and nodded, saying: "Mr. Kennedy is right, then let's each rely on our abilities."
Marshall Kennedy: "Okay! Then let's each rely on our abilities. If Miss Jenny likes any item, we can bid together and share the money equally. I have a complete industrial chain here, which can definitely guarantee the maximum benefit.
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Jenny Hathaway shook her head and said: "Thank you, no need."
Marshall Kennedy: "Then when the auction is over, can I invite Miss Jenny to have supper with me?"
Jenny Hathaway shook her head and said: "I don't have the habit of eating late night snacks, I'm sorry."
Marshall Kennedy wanted to continue, but the host had already come on stage to warm up the show.
He had no choice but to return to his seat.
It seems like it’s hard for Jeni Hathaway to handle it, and she won’t give her any chance.
Marshall thought of a way to use Phillips Hathaway to help pursue Jenny.
Phillips Hathaway has always wanted to invest in Marshall's antique trading company, but for such a profitable company, Marshall is certainly not willing to share its shares with others.
But if this person is the future father-in-law, and he is also the father-in-law of a governor, it will be different. If he gives out a little equity, he will definitely get more in the future.
Businessmen are all good at calculations. As long as they can get n times the return in the future, they can invest now.
Marshall then sent a message to Phillips.
"I like your daughter, help me pursue her, and our two strong forces will definitely make more money in the future. I can give you 15% of the equity of the antique trading company, and you don't have to give me any money. It's so free.
More equity, as long as you help me pursue your daughter."
After Phillips read the message, he quickly put his phone away.
To be honest, the conditions in the Marshall Islands are very good. The son of the governor of New York state, not counting his family's business, is very profitable in his own antique trading company. And he himself is good in appearance and other aspects. He is indeed a good person.
Select.
But Jenny has grown up in the Dragon Kingdom, so it’s not certain whether she likes Americans or not.
Therefore, Phillips did not dare to bring up this matter rashly. Let’s wait until his relationship with Jenny has improved further.
Soon, the bidding started.
The first few auctions were all paintings by foreigners. Although there were many works by famous artists like Van Gogh, Yang Chen never made a bid.
He will never collect things from foreigners, he only wants brothers from the Dragon Kingdom.
Soon, the gilt bronze Buddha from the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty appeared.
Auctioneer: "This is an amazing lot. It comes from the Ming Dynasty of the Dragon Kingdom, that is, 1403-1424. If this thing were placed in the Dragon Kingdom, it would be a national treasure. Those who know the goods must bid, and I won't do anything else.
Enough to say. The starting price of this lot is 8 million meters of gold, and the default price is 100,000 meters of gold for each increase. Start bidding now!"
People from the Dragon Kingdom at the scene started bidding.
"10 million meters of gold!"
"11 million meters of gold!"
"12 million meters of gold!"
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Seeing the people of the Dragon Kingdom bidding against each other, Yang Chen helplessly shook his head.
Our own people have raised the price. Isn’t this considered internal friction?
You also need to pay attention to strategy when bidding. As long as there are no foreigners bidding, you don't need to increase the price so much at once.
This is a different idea.
Yang Chen feels that the people from the Dragon Kingdom who came to the scene today are all of his own. No matter who bids for the item, it is a good thing, and the things can be returned to the Dragon Kingdom.
But other people don't have this idea. In their eyes, they only have interests. The purpose of their bidding is to go back and sell it at a higher price, not for the feelings of family and country or national dignity.
Therefore, they not only have to compete with foreigners, but also with their own people, trying to get themselves photographed.
When the price reached 15 million meters of gold, other people in the Dragon Kingdom became quiet.
This thing is not very attractive to Yang Chen. As long as the people from the Dragon Kingdom take it away, he will not bid. There is no need to let the foreigners earn more.
However, Marshall made a bid at this time, and he paid 18 million meters in gold.
He deliberately raised the price so high, firstly, so that he could earn more in the future, and secondly, to scare off other competitors.
The price of 18 million was beyond the psychological price of other Long Kingdom bidders, and they did not dare to bid again.
Marshall said with a proud face: "I will definitely get what I want!"
"I will pay 18.1 million meters of gold!" Yang Chen said loudly.
Everyone looked over.
Marshall Kennedy said with a smile: "Mr. Yang, are you sure you want to compete with me?"
Yang Chen smiled and replied: "Auctioning is a matter of everyone's ability, isn't it?"
Marshall Kennedy laughed loudly and said: "You're right, I like opponents like you. If no one bids, then I don't think it's interesting anymore. I offer 20 million meters in gold, do you still want to follow me?" "20.1 million meters of gold!" Yang Chen said.
Anyway, just increase the price by 100,000 meters each time, and we will not let foreigners earn more.
Marshall Kennedy refused to admit defeat and continued to bid with Yang Chen.
The final price reached 22.1 million, which was won by Yang Chen.
Marshall Kennedy looked displeased and said: "If you fight like this with me now, I'll see how you can take pictures of those two animal heads later!"
Yang Chen: "As long as the price is right, I will definitely continue to bid."
The auctioneer dropped the hammer very excitedly. This gilt bronze Buddha from the Yongle period belonged to Yang Chen.
Next was the auction of Tang Sancai and Yuan blue and white, which were finally sold to Dragon Kingdom buyers at prices of 3.5 million meters of gold and 8.2 million meters of gold respectively.
Then comes the highlight in the eyes of the people of the Dragon Kingdom, which are the rabbit and rat heads, two of the twelve zodiac animal heads.
Auctioneer: "These two lots may not be attractive to people from other countries, but for friends from the Dragon Kingdom, they are definitely must-have lots. These two items are among the twelve zodiac animal heads of the Dragon Kingdom.
People who know about rabbit heads and rat heads know their value without my introduction. Now we start bidding for rat heads, with a starting price of 15 million meters of gold. The default price for each increase is 100,000 meters of gold, with no upper limit. Start bidding now!
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Buyers from Dragon Kingdom immediately rushed to bid.
"16 million meters of gold!"
"20 million meters of gold!"
"26 million meters of gold!"
……
Seeing his own people bidding like this, Yang Chen was really heartbroken.
But everyone’s thoughts are different, and he can’t say anything.
If he talks about national sentiments or something, people might laugh at him for moral kidnapping.
Therefore, I don’t care about them anymore, I’ll just wait until the price is almost finalized.
Soon the price was raised to 45 million meters of gold by the people of Longguo.
Marshall next to him complained: "Are these people from the Dragon Kingdom stupid? Our people are so excited. Isn't there too much money to spend? Fake, I don't dare to increase the price at such a high price. It will be difficult to change hands in the future."
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But after hesitating for a moment, he still increased the price.
"46 million!" Marshall shouted.
He knows the value of the animal heads of the twelve zodiac animals. He may not make more money at this price, but he will definitely not lose money.
Auctioneer: "46 million meters of gold once! 46 million meters of gold twice! Is there a higher price?"
Yang Chen immediately raised the sign in his hand, which meant that he had increased the price by 100,000 meters of gold.
Yang Chen's principle is this, to ensure that things can be taken, but not to let foreigners make too much.
The default price increase for each bidding is 100,000 meters gold, so he will increase the price by 100,000 meters, not a cent more.
Marshall Kennedy said angrily: "Did I say you are causing trouble on purpose? Do you have so much money to give to the auction house? Don't be like a worthless person in your Dragon Country who paid for the east and west auctions." "Haha..." A group of foreigners laughed.
Yang Chen rolled his eyes at him and said: "If you have money, just bid. If you don't have money, shut up. If you talk so much nonsense, will the auction house give you something for free?"
"Haha..." Everyone laughed again.
Jenny Hathaway also covered her mouth and smiled.
Marshall saw that this was not possible. He still wanted to pursue her. How could he let her laugh at him?
"I have no money? Why don't you ask about the strength of your brother Marshall! I'll offer you 47 million meters in gold! Do you still dare to follow me?" Marshall said with a stern look on his face.
Yang Chen still held up the sign.
Auctioneer: "This friend from the Dragon Kingdom bid 47.1 million meters of gold. Is there any higher price?"
Marshall complained: "No matter how much they pay, you only increase the price every time. What do you mean?"
Yang Chen: "As long as it's more than you, you don't care how I bid? Do you want to continue? You don't dare to continue at this price. Counting commissions and various expenses, you can't sell it at such a high price even if you go to Long Country.
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Marshall felt that what Yang Chen said was very reasonable. The price of 300 million dragon national coins was indeed difficult to change hands, so he had to give up.
If these things are some famous paintings handed down from ancient times, he can collect them himself.
But this thing has no value to foreigners. He spent a bonus of 50 million meters to buy it and put it in his hand. It does not fit with his profit-seeking character.
Marshall stopped talking.
After the auctioneer shouted three times, he made the final decision, and the rat's head belonged to Yang Chen.
Everyone in the Dragon Kingdom at the scene looked at Yang Chen.
"Who is this person? Isn't it a waste to buy it at this price?"
"It should be the agent of a certain big shot."
"It must be an agent, maybe it was sent from the national level."
"At such a young age, it is absolutely impossible for him to have that much money. I basically know all the collectors and rich people in China, and I have never seen anyone's son look like this. So, I can definitely say that he is the agent of a certain big shot. Big
It’s not convenient for me to come forward, so I sent him to bid.”
……
What’s wrong with being young?
Do you have to be poor if you are young?
I'm bidding on my own behalf, not anyone else's agent.
You think too much!
Next is the rabbit head.
Just like what happened just now, the people of Longguo pushed up the price themselves.
When the price reached 28 million, the people of the Dragon Kingdom stopped raising the price. At this time, Marshall looked at Yang Chen and said, "Are you bidding?"
Yang Chen: "You pay yours, why do you care whether I pay or not?"
Auctioneer: "28 million meters of gold once! 28 million meters of gold twice!"
Marshall: "I will pay 29 million meters in gold!"
Auctioneer: "Okay, 29 million meters of gold! And... wow, this friend from the Dragon Kingdom has increased the price by another 100,000 yuan! Is there anything higher?"
Marshall gritted his teeth with hatred and said: "That's enough for you! Every time I bid, you bid. If I don't bid, you won't bid. Are you targeting me?"
In fact, he made a mistake. Yang Chen was just making sure that the things did not fall into the hands of foreigners. If the bidder was someone else, he would still increase the price by 100,000. It was not against Marshall, but this unlucky kid wanted to win every time.
, but was killed every time by Yang Chen.
The rat ranks first in the Chinese zodiac, so the price of a rat head is slightly higher.
The price of rabbit heads is not that high. The people in the Dragon Kingdom still understand the customs and habits of the Dragon Kingdom.
However, 29.1 million meters of gold is a sky-high price, and these things are originally from the Dragon Kingdom, allowing these foreigners to make so much money in vain.
Marshall gritted his teeth and continued to bid with Yang Chen.
"30 million meters of gold!"
"30.1 million meters of gold!"
"35 million meters of gold!"
"35.1 million meters of gold!"
……
The two took turns bidding, which shocked everyone present.
"Wow!"
"Are they crazy?"
"Who is this person from the Dragon Kingdom? So cruel?"
"Did he not do enough homework? This price is no longer profitable."
"How much money did this guy bring? He just took a photo of the gilt bronze Buddha, and then the rat head, and now he has to get the rabbit head too!"
……
When the price was pushed up to 38.1 million, Marshall gave up.
"Fake! Damn it! This kid is definitely targeting me! Originally, these things should be mine. If I transfer them to the Dragon Kingdom, I can make tens of millions of dollars back! Fake! He is ruining my financial path!" Marshall
Complain to your companions.
The companions sneered in response.
"This is Niuyo, not the Dragon Kingdom. We can teach him how to behave!"
"But if we dare to touch him, Sotheby's auction house may hold us accountable."
"According to the rules, the auction house must ensure that the items are safely delivered to the place designated by the customer. We really can't do anything."
"We don't have any idea of the auction item, so we have his idea."
"Haha..."
Next are Tang Sancai and Yuan Qinghua.
Yang Chen's art gallery has a lot of these things. There is no need for him to give money to these foreigners for free, so he did not participate in the bidding.
Soon, the auction will end.
Yang Chen became the most expensive financier in this auction.
Those buyers from the Dragon Kingdom quickly came over to exchange business cards with Yang Chen.
Yang Chen doesn't want to be so high-profile. When domestic news is exposed to him, it will be difficult for him to drive an online taxi in the future. Moreover, he took the national treasure back. If he does not hand it over to the country, it will inevitably arouse public opinion again.
It's better to keep a low profile on this kind of thing, and just send the things quietly to Minghai Art Museum.
Someone from the Sotheby's auction house came over and invited Yang Chen to sign a contract.
Yang Chen made it clear that everything should be handled in a low-key manner. The person in charge of the auction house, Ma Xinmi, immediately removed all irrelevant personnel and signed a separate contract with Yang Chen.
Both parties mainly need to discuss two things.
First, there is the issue of payment.
Second, there is the issue of delivery.
This time, the system will help with the payment, and it will be paid in one lump sum during working hours tomorrow.
Mahinmi immediately held Yang Chen's hand excitedly and said: "Mr. Yang is a powerful buyer. On behalf of the Sotheby's auction house, I will give you a VIP card for our Sotheby's auctions in the future.
You must be notified in advance, and you can enter the venue without capital verification."
After saying that, Mahinmi called the secretary and asked the secretary to immediately prepare a VIP card based on Yang Chen's identity information and send it over.
Yang Chen was so happy, so naturally Mahinmi was a little bit more happy too. He immediately said that Sotheby's would be responsible for delivering the goods to any prefecture-level city in Dragon Kingdom.
Yang Chen waved his hand and replied: "No, you can just send the things to the SHIELD Security Group. It seems to be on which street in Brooklyn. I can't tell clearly. You can contact them yourself. Leave it to a man named Adam Schier.
People of Wa, you don’t need to worry about the rest.”
Mahinmi: "Oh, I understand, I understand! Mr. Yang has cooperated with the SHIELD Security Group and asked them to help escort him back to the country. Right?"
Yang Chen nodded.
Mahinmi: "Okay! That's what we have agreed upon. We will receive Mr. Yang's payment tomorrow and immediately deliver the goods to Aegis Security Group and hand them over to Adam Silva."
Yang Chen nodded and said: "Okay. It's getting late, I have to go back and rest. See you later!"
Mahinmi: "Okay, okay."
At this time, the secretary hurried over and delivered a VIP card.
Mahinmi took the card, held it in both hands and handed it to Yang Chen, saying: "Mr. Yang, this is our Sotheby's VIP card. With this card, you can participate in any Sotheby's auction, and no capital verification is required.
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Yang Chen took the card, nodded with a smile, and said: "Okay! Thank you. If there is something like this in the future, you must notify me. In addition, if you have channels to get other beasts back, we can privately
Let’s talk about the price. There is no need to hold an auction with great fanfare. I will definitely not let you suffer in terms of price.”
Sotheby's auction house may not do this, but Mahinmi himself may not.
Who wouldn’t be interested in tens of millions of dollars in gold?
Mahinmi: "Haha... no problem! I will definitely look for Mr. Yang. If there is any news, I will contact you as soon as possible."
Yang Chen nodded and left the auction site.
As soon as he walked out of the gate, Marshall led someone to greet him.
Marshall said angrily: "Boy, you deliberately targeted me and caused me to lose tens of millions of dollars. I will definitely make you pay the price!"
Yang Chen chuckled and said: "You don't have the money to bid, yet you don't allow others to bid? Is this your gangster logic?"
Marshall: "Haha...I won't talk nonsense to you. Miss Jenny, can you invite you to have a supper together?"
Jeni Hathaway: "I don't eat late-night snacks with people who have gangster mentality."
After saying that, Jenny took Yang Chen and left.
Marshall cursed angrily and turned to look at Phillips Hathaway.
Phillips Hathaway just sighed helplessly, did not speak, and hurriedly chased Yang Chen and Jenny Hathaway.
At this time, Marshall's cell phone rang.
He quickly connected and said loudly: "Hey, Mr. Ye Xuan, what's going on?"
Yang Chen, who hadn't walked far, suddenly stopped.
Ye Xuan?
Is it the Ye Xuan of the Ye family that Marshall was talking about just now?
