nycdaug Chapter 23 The auction left him dissatisfied.
Chapter 23 The auction left him dissatisfied.
After taking over the auction, the owner of Honghao Hotel transformed one of the hotel's venues into the largest auction in the southern part of the city.
By using a private room and board system, guests here will never know who their competitors are, except for the organizers.
The organizers have a rule: only status matters when people come here.
The photographers in the lobby on the first floor all paid a lot of money to get in; even so, only those with a net worth of hundreds of millions have the capital to enter.
The second floor is even more prestigious; those who can enter are not just rich.
The room numbers range from sixty to one; the smaller the number, the more prestigious the room owner's status is.
Yun Zhengfeng knew this rule, and when the hostess led him to the door of VIP room number one, he was completely dumbfounded.
"Um... hello, are you sure there's no mistake? Our seats are here?"
The hostess gave a standard smile.
“Sir, we arrange guest seating according to the invitations. Your invitation is black, and you are the only one here for today’s auction.”
Yun Zhengfeng was somewhat incredulous, and Yun Yao glanced at him, still confused.
"What are you waiting for? Come in."
Yun Zhengfeng snapped out of his daze and hurriedly chased after him inside.
"Yun Yao, if I may ask, who...who exactly are you?"
Yun Yao sat by the window, her posture languid.
"If I said I was your human ancestor, would you believe me?"
After a moment of contemplation, Yun Zhengfeng bowed directly to Yun Yao.
"I believe."
"Miss Yun Yao, if there's anything you like at today's auction, be sure to tell me. I'll buy it and give it to you as a gift from my Yun family."
His respect for Yun Yao was even greater than before.
Yun Yao just smiled and didn't say anything.
The auction began during their conversation.
A beautiful female host in a cheongsam stepped onto the stage, bowed, and displayed excellent poise.
"Friends, welcome to this auction. I believe you will all enjoy the items up for auction today."
Unlike other auction houses that create an air of mystery, after the host's introduction, a hostess pushed the first item onto the stage.
"The first item in our collection is a piece of calligraphy written by Sun Yi, a famous calligrapher of modern times. It is Li Yannian's poem 'There is a Beautiful Woman in the North' from the Han Dynasty."
As the host finished speaking, the scroll fell down.
"In the north there is a beautiful woman, peerless and independent. One glance could topple a city, a second glance could topple a nation. How could one not know that such beauty could topple cities and nations, for such a woman is hard to find again?"
Everyone present read it aloud. The poems were sincere and the calligraphy was also very elegant. Just reading them aloud conjured up a picture of "a beautiful and virtuous lady, sought after by a gentleman".
But ultimately, there was no peerless beauty as described in the poem, and it's likely that no one could truly capture the essence and mood of that moment in a photograph.
To most people, it can only serve as a collectible item, but Master Sun Yi's calligraphy alone has greater potential for appreciation and collectible value.
The host smiled as he looked at the reactions of the audience.
"The starting bid for the first item is one million."
"I'll offer 1.5 million."
"Okay, Mr. Number 30, one million five hundred thousand."
"I'll pay three million."
It doubled.
"Mr. No. 28 has offered three million. Is there any possibility of a higher bid?"
"four million."
A clear and melodious voice drew everyone's attention, and it turned out to be Yun Xinru, who was sitting in the middle of the hall.
Yun Xinru wanted to bid on this calligraphy because she felt that the poem was the perfect description of her.
When Yun Xinru made her bid, many of the men present realized that they could give this calligraphy to their beloved to win her favor, so they all joined the bidding.
Some women also felt that this phrase perfectly described them, and none of them were willing to be outdone.
Yun Xinru gritted her teeth. This calligraphy piece had already been auctioned for ten million, which, to be honest, exceeded its current value.
Yun Jianghai, standing to the side, shook his head.
"Xinru, it's not worth spending ten million on such a worthless piece of calligraphy."
Yun Xinru had no choice but to give up, but her eyes were full of resentment.
At that moment, the host's voice suddenly rang out.
"Room Number One, 20 million!"
Watching Yun Yao's actions, Yun Zhengfeng couldn't help but ask, "Miss Yun Yao, do you enjoy collecting calligraphy and paintings?"
Yun Yao popped a grape into her mouth.
"I don't like it!"
"Then you..."
Yun Yao turned her face and spoke very seriously.
Don't you think this is a compliment?
Yun Zhengfeng wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"Yes Yes Yes!"
The second item was a hollowed-out gilded jade ruyi, which was sold to room number five for fifty million.
Yun Yao vaguely felt that the atmosphere in private room number five was very familiar.
Using spiritual power to probe, it was indeed that guy Su Yuchen!
Hmph, you don't have time to date her, but you have time to attend an auction?
She's determined not to let him have his way today!
Lost in thought, the host spoke again.
"Distinguished guests, the item we are presenting today is called the 'Firefly Pure Heart Bracelet,' which comes from our country. It is made of precious materials and has an intricate craftsmanship. It originated from a warlord family in the 20th century. Its previous owner was the famous Chinese artist, Master Gu Hai, who created this bracelet as a gift to his lifelong love."
"Wearing this bracelet will not only bring you beautiful love, but the fireflies within will also give you a sense of coolness. When you are feeling restless, gazing at it can calm your mind."
"Starting bid: 50 million!"
It truly lives up to its name as the Firefly Purifying Heart Bracelet!
This price is well worth it!
"Room number five, bid 80 million!"
"Room Number One, bid 100 million!"
"Room number five, bid 130 million!"
"Room number one, bid 200 million!"
Even though everyone present was well-off, this was no longer a simple price war; it was clear that Room 1 and Room 5 were going head-to-head!
The power that can sit in that position should not be underestimated!
Their wisest move would be to withdraw from the bidding and leave the stage to them!
Su Yuchen frowned as he looked at the number one private room.
"Chen Dong, go and find out who's in room number one?"
Chen Dong, who was feeling the pinch of the money, snapped out of his reverie and hesitated.
"Young Master, there's something I'm not sure if I should say."
A cold and stern aura surrounded Su Yuchen.
"Then don't say it."
"But I feel so stifled if I don't tell you!"
"Young Master, I told you, please don't be angry!"
Chen Dong closed his eyes with an expression of resignation to his fate.
"Young Master! Is it worth spending two hundred million on such a broken bracelet?"
Chen Dong's reminder brought Su Yuchen back to his senses.
Hearing the host introduce the bracelet as a gift to the love of his life, he became obsessed and wanted to bid for it at any cost.
But now that I've come to my senses, I realize it really wasn't worth the price.
With Room 5 withdrawing from the bidding.
Yun Yao bought the bracelet.
"Congratulations to Room Number One!"
Yun Yao sipped her tea calmly, as if the two hundred million were just two coins.
In contrast, Yun Zhengfeng, standing to the side, had large beads of sweat dripping down his forehead.