Zhuang Rui picked up the wine glass in his hand, gestured to Superboy from afar, and expressed his gratitude with his mouth. Zhuang Rui knew in his heart that in terms of financial resources, he really couldn't compete with the Li Group, which has tens of billions of dollars in assets.
Of course, having a lot of money is one thing. Whether you are willing to spend money to buy these items that cannot be eaten or drank is another matter. Superboy's original intention is just to help his father attend this charity auction and get an item to make a
It's just an explanation. Now that I see Zhuang Rui's resolute attitude, I will naturally not fight with Zhuang Rui. That will only make outsiders laugh.
"21 million..."
After a moment of silence in the venue, Mao Watanabe, who was sitting in the other corner, shouted out another price, which caused the entire auction venue to become a little commotion.
You know, it is not unusual for auctions held on such occasions to fetch tens of millions of dollars. However, most of the high-priced items auctioned in the past were works by foreign artists, such as Picasso, Van Gogh and others.
Or maybe it's jewelry that is extremely valuable in itself.
But an ancient book from China can be auctioned for more than 20 million, which has never happened in a private charity auction.
"Honey, what are those books for? Why are they so expensive?"
"Oh, God knows why? I just know I won't buy it..."
"Are all Orientals crazy? A few books cost more than 20 million?"
"Maybe they are cultural relics of their country, but I prefer Picasso's works..."
Around Zhuang Rui, there are constant conversations like this. Those well-dressed or gorgeously dressed gentlemen and ladies do not understand the actions of Zhuang Rui and Mao Watanabe. In their opinion, the price of oriental art should not be
It's so expensive.
Zhuang Rui on the side couldn't laugh or cry when he heard this. The value of antiques is not only reflected in the market. Many antiques with text are even more important for the study of history. They can truly reflect the social form of a certain period. This is a lot.
Something priceless antiques don’t have.
Just like Chinese bronzes, the price of bronzes with inscriptions is dozens or even hundreds of times that of bronzes without inscriptions. The reason is that historians can interpret a lot of meanings from those simple inscriptions to verify that
Historical changes of the times.
"Mr. Mao Watanabe bid 21 million. It seems that this ancient book from the East is comparable to precious works of art from the West..."
At this moment, auctioneer William's face was full of excitement. It was so fun to host this high-end auction. There was no need for him to go to all the trouble to recommend and encourage, and the prices of the items sold were much higher than
Auctions he has hosted in the past.
The only thing that made William feel a little regretful was that the items auctioned on this occasion could not demonstrate his auction skills at all.
Zhuang Rui raised his right hand and said expressionlessly: "22 million US dollars..."
Although this price has far exceeded Zhuang Rui's estimate, a Japanese is willing to spend such a high price in exchange for China's national treasure cultural relics, and Zhuang Rui has no reason to give in. For the 700 million Zhuang Rui just received
In terms of multiple dollars, these tens of millions will not break Zhuang Rui's muscles and bones.
"$25 million, Mr. Zhuang, I really like your country's culture. These six "Yongle Dadian" should be placed together with other "Yongle Dadian". I hope you can..."
Mao Watanabe sensed Zhuang Rui's determination and directly raised the price to US$25 million. However, this was already the highest price he could pay. After all, the actual price of "Yongle Dian" was far lower than the current asking price.
Another point is that although Mao Watanabe is a senior executive of Sony Corporation and owns a lot of shares in Sony Corporation, everyone knows that ordinary shareholders hold company stocks. On the surface, they are worth whatever they are, but in fact those are just the book value.
Figures, before the stocks are sold and transferred, not everyone will be a billionaire.
Just like Bill Gates, the nominally richest man in the world, he often sells his Microsoft shares to get cash for himself. This is exactly the case with Mao Watanabe. His billions of net worth are all in the company's stocks. Now,
The cash that can be taken out is only tens of millions of dollars.
"Mr. Mao Watanabe, although it is said that art knows no borders, and I also appreciate your understanding and pursuit of Chinese cultural relics, I think... returning these cultural relics to their place of origin is the most meaningful thing.
I’ll offer you $30 million!”
Zhuang Rui can feel that Mao Watanabe is not like the ordinary greedy Japanese who only want to use money to plunder cultural relics from other countries. Mao Watanabe should really like these "Yongle Dian" books. His sincere attitude has won Zhuang Rui's heart.
of respect.
Of course, respect is one thing. It is absolutely impossible for Zhuang Rui to give up these "Yongle Dian" books. Even if it were possible, Zhuang Rui would like to talk about all the "Yongle Dian" collected by Watabe Mao's family.
Buy them all back. In Zhuang Rui's words: Brother is not short of money now.
"Mr. Zhuang, maybe what you said is right. If you have time to go to Japan in the future, you must visit my home. I will take out the fragments of the "Yongle Dadian" collected by my family and communicate with you...
"
After hearing Zhuang Rui's quotation, Watanabe Mao showed a trace of hesitation on his face. He really could not have imagined that the Chinese people had become so wealthy that they could dominate the international art market.
"Grand Canon" loved it very much, but the price was almost the same as that of Picasso's works. In the end, Mao Watanabe shook her head and gave up the bidding.
"Thank you, I will definitely go if I have the chance..."
Zhuang Rui nodded. He would not be hostile to Japanese people who really loved Chinese art, but he would not go to Japan again. The last incident he directed in Japan was not seamless.
Presumably some people in Japan do not welcome Zhuang Rui to go.
"Mr. William, should you..."
After Zhuang Rui called out the price of 30 million US dollars, William on the stage was a little dull. He had witnessed countless high-end auctions. Even last month, he hosted an auction of Picasso works and sold six pieces.
A high price tag of twelve million dollars.
Although the price of that auction was much higher than Zhuang Rui's bid today, as the most famous auctioneer in the world, William knew that Picasso's works were originally worth so much money, and the true price of these ancient Chinese books was,
That is more than 10 million US dollars, which is equivalent to a price that is three times higher than its own value.
"Uh... Mr. Zhuang from China has offered us US$30 million. Ladies and gentlemen, do you have any offers?"
After William asked a routine question, he knocked the auction gavel in his hand, pointed at Zhuang Rui and said: "Congratulations to Mr. Zhuang, you have obtained these precious books collected by Mr. Bonadette, and I also thank Mr. Zhuang for your support."
Contribution to charity!”
As of today's charity auction, Zhuang Rui is undoubtedly the most popular person. Whether it is the ruby at the beginning or the six "Yongle Dadian", they are all the highest prices sold today, which makes many people in the world
Super rich people everywhere began to take Zhuang Rui seriously.
In today's society, except for some British antiques who still adhere to the aristocratic tradition, they believe that except for the aristocrats, others are insignificant. However, in mainstream society, when evaluating a person's success, he or she is more important than the person himself.
wealth and influence.
Just like people like Bill Gates or Bernadette, if they go to some small countries, their status will be equal to that of the leaders of that country. This is the privilege given by their wealth. Of course,
This privilege must be recognized by some circles before it can be implemented.
"How many books were sold for US$30 million? Are Chinese works of art so valuable?"
"I think so. Maybe I should hang some calligraphy and paintings from China in my castle..."
After the dust settled on these "Yongle Dadian" books, various discussions arose in the venue. What Zhuang Rui didn't expect was that after this charity auction, the prices of artworks from China at some international auctions increased.
The price has skyrocketed, and many people who originally didn't pay much attention to collecting Chinese antiques have taken action, forming a Chinese style.
"Zhuang, thank you for your generous support..."
Bonadette walked up to Zhuang Rui with a smile and raised the wine glass in his hand to Zhuang Rui. As the host of today's charity auction, Bonadette would definitely look ugly if the items were not auctioned or the price was very low.
Zhuang Rui's actions undoubtedly greatly increased his face.
"Mr. Bonadette, this is what you should do. You can take out such precious cultural relics for charity activities. I think... you are the one who should be thanked..."
Zhuang Rui clinked wine glasses with Bonadette in a friendly manner. The appearance of these "Yongle Dadian" books today was indeed somewhat beyond Zhuang Rui's expectation. You must know that these unique ancient books scattered around the world are not
Money can buy it, but it requires opportunity.
"Haha, Zhuang, you're welcome. When I was young, I didn't have such courage as you. By the way, there is another thing below. I think you will also be very interested..."
With Bonadette's age and experience, he would not have been happy with a few compliments and flattery, but Zhuang Rui's words still made him very happy.
Zhuang Rui was stunned when he heard this, and then said with a smile: "Oh? It's also a work of art from China? Mr. Bonadette, I think... it is necessary for me to visit your collection room..."
