So at the small house auction he held, many professors from Beijing Film Academy and film studio officials came to support him.
These people are all leaders or senior scholars in their respective units.
He is usually a highly respected person.
But as Wang He announced Cao Zhongsheng's identity, these big names quickly gathered around Cao Zhongsheng and started praising him like rainbow farts.
The enthusiasm of these people is comparable to that of crazy groupies.
"I like Mr. Cao's theory very much, but it's a pity that I have never been able to discuss it with him face to face. I am really ashamed."
"Mr. Cao is the founder of the contemporary film industry. Mr. Cao, can you tell me Mr. Cao's address in Hong Kong City? I must go and visit him in person."
"Yes, I heard that Mr. Cao has a great influence on the film company in Hong Kong City. We also want to organize academic exchanges for students from the school."
"Mr. Xiao Cao, can you come and sit at my house after this auction..."
surrounded by them.
A flash of panic flashed across Cao Zhongsheng's face.
Through Lu Ming's inquiring, he knew that Wang He had recently been fond of the book "Overview of the Film Industry" and was a fan of Cao Weidong.
Just got to know it briefly.
After he learned that Cao Weidong was from Hong Kong and was a world-renowned film industry tycoon, he quickly decided to attend the auction pretending to be Cao Weidong's son.
On the one hand, it is absolutely impossible for a tycoon like Cao Weidong to appear in Sijiu City, and everyone has only read the book and has never met Cao Weidong himself, which gives him an opportunity to take advantage of.
On the other hand, by participating in the auction as Cao Weidong's son, he can win Wang He's favor.
Facing his idol's son, how could he give himself some preferential treatment during the auction?
As for how to explain this incident later?
In fact, he didn't think that much.
Need an explanation?
No need at all!
After all, Wang He’s original intention of selling the house was to take his wife abroad for medical treatment.
After Wang He leaves, who cares about the identity of the buyer of this courtyard house.
But he never expected that Wang He would announce his identity in public.
He saw how crazy Wang He was in chasing stars.
This time it was like putting him on the fire.
But he soon calmed down again.
No matter what happens in the future, for now, let’s get over the current difficulties first.
So he quietly took a few deep breaths and spoke in as calm a tone as possible.
"Dear gentlemen, on behalf of my father, I would like to thank you for your recognition. I will definitely contact my father after the auction."
"My father has also wanted to visit the mainland in recent years. Don't worry, there will definitely be a chance..."
.......
the other side.
Xu Aiguo turned to look at Cao Weidong, his expression looking a little strange.
"Boss, if I remember correctly, you should have written a book, right?"
Cao Weidong nodded.
"That book seems to be called [An Overview of the Film Industry]."
Although it was a question, Xu Aiguo's words contained a sense of affirmation.
Cao Weidong nodded again.
"What the fuck..."
After a moment of silence, Xu Aiguo suddenly jumped up and picked up the water glass next to him.
Cao Weidong, with quick hands and eyes, grabbed Xu Aiguo and stopped his next movement with his eyes.
Xu Aiguo gasped, leaned into Cao Weidong's ear, and cursed.
"Boss, that boy actually pretended to be your son in front of so many people. Should we go up and expose his scam?"
"This is the kind of person I, Old Xu, hate the most in my life. If I see him every time, I'll fucking cut him."
Cao Weidong shook his head.
"Don't worry, let's see what this kid wants to do."
He really didn't expect that the book he wrote back then would have such great influence in the mainland.
[Overview of the Film Industry] When this book was published in the Mainland, Mr. Shao mentioned it to him.
It's just that Cao Weidong was too busy at the time, so he didn't pay attention to it.
All proceeds from the subsequent publication of that book were managed by the Huagang Magazine he founded in Hong Kong City.
So Cao Weidong naturally doesn't know how popular [Film Industry Overview] is in the Mainland.
It is no exaggeration to say that this book is a must-learn textbook for film schools and film screening studios, a must-read pillow book for every filmmaker, and the only guidebook for building a film industry with Chinese characteristics.
These professors and scholars are all loyal fans of this book.
Cao Weidong thought for a while and then ordered Xu Aiguo.
"Now go outside and find a public phone, call the store, tell Wang Kongwen about the situation, then call him over, and ask him to call two comrades from the police."
Considering that these people had only read the books written by him and had never met him, Cao Weidong decided to use the official's credibility to clear his name.
Of course, you still have to attend the auction first.
.......
With Cao Zhongsheng's comfort, many old gentlemen sat back in their seats, but their eyes still frequently fell on Cao Zhongsheng.
Wang He also looked away from Cao Zhongsheng.
He looked at the clock on the wall and said excitedly.
"Now I declare that the auction has officially begun."
"I have just mentioned the rules. My courtyard house has a total area of more than 3,000 square meters. The prince once lived in it. It is extremely valuable. Now you can bid."
Wang He imitated the plot in the TV series and announced it in a decent manner.
As soon as he finished speaking, someone raised his hand and said.
"I'll pay you sixteen thousand dollars."
Wang He glanced over.
The first person to bid was the young businessman who had been bargaining with him, named Lu Ming.
He nodded.
"Mr. Lu offered sixteen thousand dollars."
Immediately afterwards, someone stood up in the other corner of the room.
"I'll pay you $17,000."
"Eighteen thousand dollars."
"Nineteen thousand dollars."
"..."
"Twenty-one thousand dollars."
It can be seen that many people are interested in this courtyard house and have come to bid for it.
Among them, there were four main bidders, namely Lu Ming, a strong man wearing toad glasses, and two men wearing Chinese tunic suits.
At this time, Uncle Ma nudged Cao Weidong with his elbow.
"Xiao Cao, aren't you going to bid?"
"Don't worry, it's not time for me to bid yet."
Cao Weidong glanced at Cao Zhongsheng.
The other party hasn't made an offer yet, so why should you be anxious?
He didn't believe that this man pretended to be his son and attended the auction just to watch the fun.
They must have a deeper plan.
Sure enough, just when the price of the house climbed to $24,000, something unexpected happened.
A man dressed as a secretary came in from outside, walked up to the strong man, and whispered a few words to him.
The strong man suddenly stood up and took off the sunglasses on his face, revealing the hideous scars covered by the sunglasses.
"Mr. Wang, we are participating in the auction in accordance with your regulations, but why are you hiding key information?"
Wang He was looking at the bidding in a state of anxiety and the rising house prices. He was originally happy, but when he heard the strong man's accusation, he was stunned.
"What key information did I hide?"
"My secretary told me that people have died in your courtyard house, and there is a lot of trouble happening here!"