Chapter 768 Manuscripts from more than 4,000 years ago
Time passed day by day. During this period, Gao Jin either attended banquets or cocktail parties every day. It was impossible not to go.
Many of them were organized by people who supported them in the original war with Dodge, so they had to give them face.
Musk also arrived in Dubai and invited Gao Jin to go out on a boat. Eight beauties were also on the yacht. They went out in the morning and did not return until four in the afternoon.
What they were talking about, no one knew.
However, a thoughtful person would never believe that the conversation between the two was just a casual chat.
Some people also inquired with the eight beauties who went to sea together, and were told that no one was allowed to get close to Gao Jin when he was talking to Musk.
This is like making people believe that the conversation between the two must have important content.
It's a pity that if Gao Jin doesn't say anything and Musk doesn't say anything, they have no way of knowing.
On this day, Joanna and Jane went out early in the morning and made it clear that they would be back in the evening.
Sonia was extremely reluctant to be stayed by Gao Jin. She accompanied Gao Jin to the Carlsberg auction and obeyed Gao Jin's instructions to raise the placard and bid.
Joanna was unwilling to participate in the auction, so Jane and Sonia drew lots. Whoever caught the ball of writing paper would stay. Sonia was lucky enough to win.
I can only watch Joanna and Jane high-fiving each other, smiling and carrying their small bags to go out in style.
The auction was held at the Burj Al Arab Hotel. Gao Jin took Joanna into the lobby and was guided by the staff to sit down at a table. They respectfully handed Sonia a sign, 007.
Many of the people sitting at this table knew Gao Jin, and Gao Jin shook hands with everyone politely, and then chatted with the chairman of Airbus Group next to him.
Soon, the auction started and the host came on stage. Today's host is none other than Prince Aznan.
Prince Aznan owns 7% of the shares of Carlsberg Auctioneers, making him one of the major shareholders.
In order to create a gimmick, Prince Aznan announced on behalf of Carlsberg Auction that 20% of the commission earned from the auction items would be donated to the United Nations Foundation for Care for Women and Children.
At the same time, ten sets of large-scale air and water-making equipment will be provided to five areas in Dubai.
Prince Aznan announced the news and immediately received applause from the wealthy people present. In any case, this auction has a hint of charity.
Then, invite the auctioneer to the stage, and the auction will begin.
The first item is a treasure, the world's first special watch, manufactured by Blancpain, of which only five exist in the world.
The starting bid starts at US$500,000, and each bid must not be less than US$10,000.
Rich people basically have three major hobbies: cars, beautiful women, and watches. This Blancpain watch immediately attracted guests to raise their cards one after another, and the price soon exceeded 1.5 million US dollars.
After several rounds of bidding, it was finally bought by a wealthy Arab for 2.67 million.
The second piece was a Western oil painting, and the final transaction price was as high as more than 7 million US dollars.
The third lot was Gao Jin's special plane. Gao Jin didn't expect that Carlsberg would put his own special plane in the third lot.
The starting price was US$30 million, and each bid should not be less than US$100,000. After the auctioneer announced the price, placards were raised one after another, and the price soon reached US$60 million.
Gao Jin was secretly surprised that 60 million US dollars could be used to buy a new airplane. He touched his chin and didn't expect that the airplane he had used for so many years was so valuable.
At this moment, Nadun, who was sitting next to Gao Jin, gave the beautiful woman next to him a look, and the beautiful woman immediately raised her sign, which surprised Gao Jin.
"Naton, that's an airplane produced by you. You can buy a brand new airplane at a cost of 63.2 million. Is it worth it?" Gao Jin asked.
"Gao, your aircraft is totally worth the price."
"I believe that when you go to heaven, the price of this plane will soar tenfold." Nadun said this with a smile on his face, and Gao Jin smiled helplessly.
I have become like a painter. As soon as a person dies, the value of his paintings immediately increases.
At this time, someone raised a sign again and raised the price to 63.3 million.
"63.4 million. Mr. No. 67's latest bid is 63.4 million. This is the special plane of the luckiest person in the world. It has huge potential for appreciation in the future."
The auctioneer began to talk incessantly. Gao Jin took a sip from the water glass and felt very emotional. This auctioneer is really a talent.
While everyone was listening to the auctioneer, someone shouted "Seventy million", which immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Gao Jin also turned around and saw that he recognized Musk.
Unexpectedly, Musk would actually bid, which was something Gao Jin never expected.
"Seventy-five million!" Nadun next to him also stood up and shouted, immediately attracting everyone's attention.
Soon, the voice of "80 million" rang out, and the one who made the offer was none other than Prince Aznan, who became the star of the scene in one fell swoop.
Prince Aznan still stood and waved to everyone.
Chief Dirham looked at his son's performance and smiled with satisfaction. In the chief's view, Gao Jin's special plane was worth the price.
A few years later, when Gao Jin is gone, this plane will be even more valuable.
"Ninety million!" A beautiful woman stood up and shouted, directly raising the price by ten million. This surprised many people. They didn't expect that there would be something more fierce.
The atmosphere immediately became lively, and many people became interested and wanted to see what price Gao Jin's aircraft would be sold for.
You can't bid at will at Carlsberg's auction. Everyone who gets a brand has paid a deposit of 10 million US dollars. If you are unable to pay in the end, the 10 million US dollars deposit will be deducted as liquidated damages.
Gao Jin began to think, he didn't know this beauty, why was he bidding so fiercely?
At this moment, Prince Aznan stood up and shouted "100 million".
With a "swipe" sound, everyone's eyes immediately turned to Aznan. They didn't expect Aznan to be so courageous.
"110 million" Musk stood up and shouted. Many people were surprised. 110 million. Is Musk crazy? The price was so high.
"One hundred and thirty million," Nadun next to Gao Jin stood up and shouted directly. Gao Jin was really shocked and couldn't figure out why Nadun shouted out this price.
"Na Dun, I'm very grateful." Gao Jin was stopped midway by Na Dun waving his hand.
"Gao, I didn't bid blindly. The price I quoted did not exceed the authorization of the board of directors!" Nadun said in a low voice, Gao Jin's face clearly showing shock.
Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined that behind that offer was the decision of the Airbus board of directors.
"One hundred and fifty million," a white man stood up and shouted, which made people even more surprised. Even if Gao Jin is a legend, the special plane is not worth so much money now.
This price has crossed the line.
Gao Jin looked at this person and squinted his eyes to think about who this person was. Na Dun next to him whispered in Gao Jin's ear, "Boeing's chief director, Fu Trang."
After saying that, Nadun stood up and held up the sign himself, and calmly shouted "Twenty million!"
When the price was shouted out, everyone in the audience was shocked and stared blankly at Nadon. No one expected that Nadon would shout out such a price.
This is 200 million U.S. dollars, not 200 million Zimbabwean dollars!
"Two hundred million. The VIP on the 15th called for 200 million. This is definitely a record price!"
"Legendary aerial vehicle, worth the price!"
"The first time in 200 million"
The auctioneer started shouting, and the scene fell silent. They were all stunned by the price.
"Two hundred million for the second time!"
"Two hundred million for the third time!"
"make a deal!"
"Congratulations to VIP No. 15 for winning a legendary car at a price of US$200 million. I believe that the value of this aircraft will continue to appreciate in the future!"
"Let us congratulate distinguished guest No. 15."
Everyone at the scene started to applaud, and Gao Jin also applauded. I never expected that Airbus would spend such a large amount of money to buy this aircraft.
Nadun smiled and waved to the people around him, sat down with a calm face, picked up his water glass and took a sip.
Everyone began to whisper, discussing why Airbus Naton was willing to spend such a price to buy the aircraft.
Nadun saw the puzzled expression in Gao Jin's eyes and said in a low voice, "Gao, this matter is not complicated. Buying an airplane is an investment, and it can also avoid taxes."
After saying that, he gave Gao Jin a meaningful look. Gao Jin had a look of realization on his face and gave Nadun a thumbs up.
This scene was captured by a hidden camera.
At this time, the fourth item began to appear. It was a very mysterious manuscript that was more than 4,000 years old. The manuscript was found near a Mayan pyramid in South America.
The archaeological team that obtained the manuscript entrusted the auction house to arrange the sale.
"Gentlemen and ladies, according to the appraisal of our auction house, this manuscript has definitely existed for more than three thousand years. The material used is sheepskin and has been treated with special techniques."
"The writing above does not belong to the writing currently known to mankind. It is impossible to determine which civilization it belongs to."
"The starting price is one million U.S. dollars, and each bid should not be less than ten thousand U.S. dollars."
The auctioneer introduced the lot and called out the price.
"Buy it." Star Spirit's voice appeared in Gao Jin's mind.
Gao Jin calmly picked up the water glass and took a sip. He was determined to get this manuscript. It was definitely not an ordinary item that could be recognized by the stars.
Raising her hand and patting Sonia next to her, Sonia understood what Gao Jin meant and was ready to make a quotation.
1.1 million, 1.12 million, 1.15 million, 1.2 million
The price was rising bit by bit. Soon, the price reached 1.5 million, and there was a gap. Obviously, most people thought that 1.5 million was the value of this manuscript.
Sonia stood up, held up the sign and said "1.7 million!".