ps: Continue to thank fellow Taoists for their monthly votes.
The auction was the first of its kind in the Xia Kingdom. Although Zhao Ran had clearly introduced the rules, the powerful and wealthy businessmen present still stared at the auction table with a wait-and-see attitude, their eyes full of curiosity.
Zhao Ran had anticipated this scene for a long time. In order to be on the safe side, the first person to do anything must usually arrange an acquaintance. This is called "warming up" at best, but at worst.
It’s okay to call it “tuo”.
Now Li Cunqi is playing such a role. However, it is not absolute to say that he is a trustee. He really wants to sell his goods today. He has been holding these goods for more than three months and has never found a market.
He, the quantity was too large. Li Cunqi had a leather goods shop in Xingqing, but after selling bits and pieces for so long, less than 10% of the leather goods were sold, which left him with a huge backlog of money, which made him very distressed.
Liang Xingxia was familiar with him and knew his situation. When Zhao Ran asked for a "caretaker", he immediately thought of this person. When Li Cunqi heard that there was such an opportunity, he was not willing to let it go, so he came immediately.
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"Everyone, three months ago, I went to Ganzhou and purchased a thousand Gan sheep pelts. You are all businessmen and know the benefits of Gan sheep pelts, so I won't go into details. It's just that the quantity is too large.
It’s so big that I can’t sell it for a while. I’ve been in urgent need of money recently, so I’d rather sell it at a loss. The leather goods are displayed in the east wing of you guys. I think someone must have seen it..."
After introducing his leather goods, Li Cunqi nodded to Liang Xingxia.
Liang Xingxia naturally played the role of an auctioneer. He stood behind a small table half a person's height, raised a small hammer and hit the copper plate on the table.
Just hearing a "bang" sound, Liang Xingxia said loudly: "Li Ji Shop has a thousand Ganzhou sheepskins. After inspection by Jinbo Auction House, they are well preserved and have excellent leather. They are all top grade. If there are any defects, Jinbo Auction House
Guaranteed full refund. The market price of each piece of Ganzhou sheepskin is 1, 2, 3 taels. Today is a one-time auction with a base price of 300 taels! Each time the price is increased by 50 taels! If you want to take a photo of this batch of sheepskins, hold up the small sign just sent to you.
Just give a signal."
After Liang Xingxia finished shouting, there was a buzz in the audience. Everyone present could not help but whisper among themselves. This price is equivalent to less than 30% of the market price, which can be said to be very cheap. However, it is only required to eat it at one time, and the quantity is a bit small.
It's big, but even so, it's a rare price.
Less than half of the people present were wealthy businessmen, and they were immediately moved. The remaining dignitaries also had some livelihoods at home, and they knew some about the market, so they couldn't help but start to think about it carefully.
But this was their first time participating in an auction, so many people resisted the urge and looked around, wanting to see how others did it.
Seeing that no one responded to the discussion in the audience, Li Cunqi was a little anxious. He looked at Liang Xingxia, who told him to be calm. Jinbo Auction House had already prepared, so how could the first batch of auction items fail?
Someone in the audience finally raised a sign. This person's surname was Gao, and he was also the owner of a shop in Xingqing Mansion. However, few people knew that he was Gao Yanei's distant cousin.
Liang Xingxia immediately shouted: "Gao Dongjia of Gaoji Shop on Beiya Street raised a sign, three hundred taels of silver! Does anyone else raise the price? Six hundred taels of silver can buy a thousand Gan Sheepskins, does anyone raise the price? Jinbo Auction
We have experienced leather goods. They are all top quality. If there are any defects, we guarantee a full refund!"
Liang Xingxia's reassurance added a heavy weight to this batch of sheepskins. Immediately, some people couldn't help but try to raise a sign and as long as they bought it under 800 taels, they would definitely make a profit!
Liang Xingxia immediately shouted: "The head of the house, Lu Zefu, bids 350 taels! Is there anyone else who wants to increase the price? Three hundred and fifty taels is the first time..."
"Four hundred taels, the first time of four hundred taels..."
"…Six hundred taels, six hundred and fifty taels, seven hundred taels! Seven hundred taels!… Seven hundred taels, the first time, seven hundred taels the second time… Seven hundred and fifty taels, is anyone raising the price?
Seven hundred and fifty taels for the third time! Deal!"
Liang Xingxia was sweating profusely and swung the hammer down, announcing that the auction of the first batch of items was successful. Li Cunqi was beaming with joy. He spent less than 200 taels in total on buying this batch of furs, which also included transportation and freight.
, I sold it in one fell swoop today and made a net profit of more than 500 taels!
The first batch of auction goods was successfully sold, which whetted the appetite of everyone present. As the second and third batches of goods were auctioned, the audience was silent, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the auction table.
Constantly calculating and weighing, those who bought were very happy, those who didn't bought were either regretful or regretful, and those selling the goods were all beaming and excited.
Yeli Huaide also participated in an auction. He took a fancy to a Tang Dynasty Hundred Refined Sword taken by a run-down nobleman. After continuous bidding, he got it for one hundred and sixty taels of silver. Except for this steel sword
He was very satisfied with the knife. What he was most proud of was the bidding process. He really enjoyed the feeling of suppressing all the bidding opponents. Looking at their depressed and depressed faces, Ye Lihuaide couldn't help it several times.
I want to look up to the sky and smile.
The first batch of salt, tea, porcelain, and silk sold by Chengji Store from the Ming Dynasty were also auctioned, with a total of six thousand six hundred taels, 20% more than expected, which made the shopkeeper Li Laoshi couldn't help but smile. He was so happy
The second batch of goods brought back this time is still in the warehouse. Zhao Ran's intention is to set the base price for the next auction based on the auction price of the first batch of goods. Now it seems that the income will definitely be higher.
At the end of the auction, Liang Xingxia signaled everyone to be quiet. After the audience was silent again, a graceful and luxurious beauty appeared on the stage.
Someone immediately recognized it: "Isn't this Ru Sanniang from Zuiyun Tower?"
Some people were confused: "Why is the oiran from Zuiyun Tower here?"
Some people have wild imaginations: "Could we auction Ru Sanniang's night companion? Hehe..."
Only a few people noticed the exquisite sandalwood box held by Ru Sanniang.
Just listen to Liang Xingxia shouting: "This is the last lot in this auction. Because the owner does not want to reveal his name, he will not be notified. After verification by Jinbo Auction House, this item is undoubtedly authentic. If it is false, we are willing to pay the transaction price."
Ten times the compensation! Please take a look at the last lot, the secret elixir Yangxin Pill from Daming Dao Sect!"
As soon as Liang Xingxia finished speaking, everyone in the audience took a breath of air-conditioning. In everyone's astonishment, Ru Sanniang opened the sandalwood box with bare hands, and saw a pill placed on the golden silk, emitting a faint cold light.
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Many people couldn't help but stand up and reach up to their necks to look at the stage. Some people simply stood up and came to the audience to get closer to the pill pills in the box.
This group of people are all powerful and wealthy businessmen who have seen the world. Many of them have also seen Wushen Pills, Guyuan Dan, Hehe San and other elixirs, but most of them are passed down from Buddhism or given by the royal family. They are true Taoist spirits.
Pills rarely appear in the Xia Kingdom. Spiritual pills are rare in the first place, not to mention coming from the Ming Dynasty. Everyone couldn't help but feel their hearts beating faster when they looked at this heart-nourishing pill.
Liang Xingxia said: "Please come back and take your seats...Yangxin Pills are very effective. They can cure all kinds of diseases, and can even prolong life. I don't need to say more about its wonderful features. This Yangxin Pill is now available for auction, with a minimum price of one tael of silver!"
It can be regarded as a meeting gift for you all as the Jinbo Club opens today. Anyone who can take this photo will be personally served and administered by the oiran Ru Sanniang tonight! Let’s start raising the placards now..."
"One hundred taels!"
"Two hundred taels!"
"Three hundred taels!"
"Four hundred taels!"
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The bidding in the audience began to rise crazily. Amidst the rising waves of shouting, Gao Yanei couldn't help turning his body sideways to Zhao Ran: "Brother Cheng, this thing was brought out by your Chengji Store, right? Brother Cheng,
It’s really a big deal!”
Zhao Ran sighed: "The first shot always has to be fired. For this reason, I, Chengji Store, can be considered risk-taking."
Seeing Gao Yanei gritting his teeth and wanting to say something, he smiled slightly and said, "Don't be anxious, Yanei. When I came to Xia Kingdom, I brought a total of two Yangxin Pills. Please ask Yanei to take the remaining one back. I am a junior here."
I would like to express my gratitude to Uncle Gao."
Gao Yanei's breath was stagnant, he stared at Zhao Ran for a long time, and suddenly punched Zhao Ran on the shoulder: "Good friend!"
Turning around, I saw that the bidding in the audience had not yet ended.