"20 million! Mr. No. 156 bid 20 million. This is the highest bid tonight. This is also a price that can reflect the value of this ancient painting. 20 million. Is there anyone else who bids higher?" The man on the stage said.
The auctioneer was also very excited at this time. The higher the price of the auction item, the more commission he would get.
Nangong Chu's bidding of 20 million scared off most of the buyers. In the eyes of senior collectors, raising the price by 2 million dollars was a very crazy move. The price of this painting seemed to have exceeded it.
of value
But for Nangong Chu, who knew the true value of the painting, this move was actually extremely wise. Although if other buyers were allowed to gradually increase their bids, they would not necessarily break through the 20 million mark.
Nangong Chu wanted to use this move to show all the buyers participating in the auction that he was determined to win this painting, and money was not an issue.
This will cause many hesitant buyers to choose to withdraw from the auction, which will invisibly reduce the number of competitors.
"20.3 million!"
"20.6 million!"
"20.9 million!" After Nangong Chu shouted the auction price of 20 million, only three other buyers persisted, and one of them was actually a blond foreign man.
"Mr. No. 009 is now bidding 20.9 million. This is another price that breaks today's record. Is there anyone else bidding?" The happiest person at the scene was the auctioneer on the stage.
"21.9 million!" Nangong Chu's firm voice sounded again, and the auction site became completely quiet. He once again added another $1 million. The direct result of this was that two of the last three competitors chose
In order to withdraw from this competition, the only one who is still persisting is an old man with gray hair.
"22.2 million!" The old man increased the price again
"23 million!" However, as soon as the other party finished speaking, Nangong Chu immediately raised the number plate in his hand. Many buyers at the scene were completely speechless.
The price of 23 million US dollars has far exceeded the value of the painting of galloping horses as an ancient work of art.
"23 million! This is really an astonishing price. It seems that Mr. No. 156 is determined to win this painting. The current price is 23 million. Who else is bidding? Who else is bidding..." The auctioneer's voice was a little trembling.
Got it
"Who is that person?" While the auctioneer was inflaming the emotions of the bidders, Nangong Chu asked in a low voice to Yan Beifei, who was sitting next to him.
"I don't know. It seems that there is no such a number one person in Donghai City." In fact, Yan Beifei had already noticed the old man, but he saw that the old man had an ordinary appearance and there was nothing outstanding about him.
"23 million, is there any higher bid..." At this time, the old man also glanced at where Nangong Chu was sitting, and Nangong Chu responded to him with a light smile with a natural expression.
"This is the last chance, 23 million for the first time! 23 million for the second time!...!"
"25 million!" The old man hesitated to raise his placard, but at the last moment, he still raised his placard to bid. The old man's offer immediately attracted the attention of the bidders present.
25 million U.S. dollars. Oh my god. For an ancient painting that has no signature and I don’t know who made it, someone actually quoted a sky-high price of 25 million U.S. dollars. It’s really unbelievable.
"It's 25 million. Perhaps the most exciting moment tonight is now. Who else bids...!" The excited voice of the auctioneer came from the loudspeaker at the scene.
Nangong Chu and Yan Beifei looked at each other. Could it be that this old man was actually a person with extremely high cultivation level despite his deep secrets?
"30 million!" Nangong Chu raised his placard to bid again. The reason why he participated in this auction was for this picture of galloping horses. If the money is gone, he can make money again. Once the opportunity to get the painting is missed, he will never come back.
have
"30 million for the first time!... 30 million for the second time!..." The old man looked gloomy and did not raise the sign again.
"Third time, 30 million, sold! This "Horse Riding on Smoke and Clouds" finally belongs to Mr. No. 156." The auctioneer made the final decision, ending this fierce competition.
"Tch, you just said that others have money but no place to spend it. I think you are the real nouveau riche, spending 30 million to buy a shabby painting!" Miss Dongfang saw the proud and satisfied look on Nangong Chu's face.
I'm so angry
"Haha! I don't know who boasted of good taste before and had a soft spot for this 'broken painting'?" Nangong Chu said with a smile.
"Hmph! You still laugh after suffering a big loss, this painting is not worth 30 million at all," Dongfang Zhiqing said disdainfully
"How many people in the world can understand the value of this painting? Even if someone is willing to pay a hundred times or a thousand times the price in the future, they can't get it from me." Nangong Chubie gave the Dongfang brothers and sisters a meaningful look.
"I came here tonight just for this painting. Anyway, thank you Miss Dongfang for spending this unforgettable night with me." Now that he got what he wanted, there was no need for Nangong Chu to stay here anymore.
And if the painting is not handed over to him for a moment, he will not be completely relieved. Who knows if someone will try to snatch the painting?
"Hey, you just left like that, and I don't know your name yet." Dongfang Zhiqing remembered at this moment that she had been arguing with this person for a long time, and she still didn't know the other person's name.
"I don't care about my name, Miss Dongfang. We will still meet if we are destined to meet each other." After leaving a bright smile, Nangong Chu left the venue with Yan Beifei and Ye Feng.
When Master Dongfang saw Ye Feng who was following Nangong Chu closely, his expression changed slightly. Ancient warrior?
"Hmph, who knows your stinky name? I don't want to see you again in my life." Dongfang Zhiqing has been loved by thousands of people at home since she was a child, and she has never been so despised by others.
The auction was still going on. As soon as Nangong Chu left the venue, he paid all the fees directly to the auction company and successfully obtained the ownership certificate of "Horses Stepping on Smoke and Clouds". This ancient painting finally fell into his hands and was taken by him personally.
Back to Yuanhu Community on the outskirts of Donghai