The Rare Goods Auction Club holds an auction every quarter, and the parking lot is already filled with all kinds of luxury cars. Almost all the dignitaries in Zhanghua City gather here, and there are also many cars with license plates from other places.
There weren't many heavyweight treasures this time, but more people came than in previous quarters, and most of them came for the Pisces jade pendant.
Except for real jade lovers and antique collectors, few people present were really interested in an ancient jade. But they all knew that Gu Minghuai was very interested in it.
And they are very interested in cooperating with Gu Minghuai.
Not everyone is qualified to discuss business with Gu Minghuai. Spending money to buy jade is the stepping stone to talk to Mr. Gu.
Gu Minghuai is in such a high position.
In the magnificent first-floor hall, bidders who entered the auction hall were seated in order according to their status. A glance at the front row showed some bigwigs who often appeared on local financial news channels. Each of them had a net worth of over tens of billions, and was a figure that Zhang Wenfan usually thought was out of reach.
Zhang Wenfan's heart beat faster when he saw so many big guys sitting in the front row.
This is the upper class of Zhanghua City.
What he needs to do is to break into this class and join the upper class.
Ding Weiwei pulled him to the last row: "Come here, let's sit here."
Ding Weiwei is the only daughter of the Ding family, and the Ding family is also well-known in the city. If it was her father who came today, he would definitely have reserved a seat in the first row. Ding Weiwei can still call those big guys sitting in the front row uncles.
However, Father Ding had always disapproved of her associating with Zhang Wenfan. She couldn't be too ostentatious when she brought him into the auction today, otherwise the uncles and aunts she knew would definitely tell her father, so she chose a corner in the last row in a low-key manner.
Zhang Wenfan sat down a little awkwardly. Being in the same place with so many big guys made him feel unreal and nervous. If it weren't for Ding Weiwei, he wouldn't even be able to enter the door at such an occasion.
He tried not to show his fear and said enviously, "Weiwei, I've seen the people in the first row on TV before. They're all very impressive."
"As long as you work hard, you will be able to sit in the front row sooner or later." Ding Weiwei encouraged, "I really don't know why my dad is dissatisfied. You can start from scratch. In my eyes, you are much better than some rich second-generations who just eat and wait for death."
Zhang Wenfan forced a smile and tightened his grip on the armrest of the chair slightly.
He certainly did not start from scratch, nor was he good at business. The wealth given by Chi Yu was his biggest capital. Koi brought good luck, so even if he did things recklessly at that time, his business would still be prosperous.
But no one knew this. They all praised him for his accurate vision and extraordinary ability, which made him feel so proud that he really thought he was a genius, and completely forgot that he was once forced to jump into the river to commit suicide due to investment failure and was rescued from the river.
Now that Chi Yu is dead and his good fortune is gone, Zhang Wenfan's restaurants are not doing well, and many of them are even running at a loss. However, his ambition is not to stop at being a small restaurant owner, but to be a nouveau riche in the eyes of the wealthy.
But relying solely on his own abilities, he will never be able to cross the class barrier again in his lifetime.
So he decided to use Ding Weiwei as a springboard.
Of course, this innocent lady couldn't detect such thoughts. Zhang Wenfan said modestly, "I am far worse than them."
"Actually, they are not the most powerful ones." Ding Weiwei whispered, "The truly powerful ones are up there."
The second floor is a private room with one-way glass. Looking down from inside, one can have a clear view of the entire auction hall, but people below cannot see anything happening above when they look up. The privacy protection is quite thoughtful.
"Those sitting in the front row are the upper class of Zhanghua City." Ding Weiwei pointed upwards, "Those sitting up there are the top floors. Only those with assets over 10 billion US dollars are eligible to go to the second floor."
Zhang Wenfan looked up at the second floor and could only see the reflective glass mirror. Behind it sat a person who was out of his reach at this stage.
There was longing and jealousy in his eyes.
One day, he would be sitting there too.
Rong Yu used a fork to eat the grapes on the plate. As expected of the supreme VIP treatment, the fruits served were washed clean, the grapes were peeled, and the watermelon was seeded, so it was effortless to eat.
Gu Minghuai said: "Slow down, no one is competing with you."
Rongyu picked up an orange and handed it to him.
Gu Minghuai smiled and said, "You're willing to share it with me?"
Xiao Yuer is so domineering that it is only natural for him to eat alone. It is really touching to be able to share an orange with him.
Rong Yu said, "Help me peel the skin."
Gu Minghuai: “…”
"You are too lazy to peel the orange. Just be lazy." Gu Minghuai said as he peeled the orange and put a slice into Rongyu's mouth.
Rong Yu opened his mouth and took it in, swallowing it in two or three gulps, and licked the orange juice off his lips: "I have to use my hands to pick up grapes, it's very hard."
Gu Minghuai: "That's really hard work."
I have never seen a fish more delicate than this one.
Rong Yu opened his mouth again: "Ah—"
Gu Minghuai was speechless and stuffed another petal in.
Half of the orange was fed to him piece by piece, and the remaining half went into Gu Minghuai's own mouth.
Rong Yu was so angry when he saw it: "Why did you eat my orange?"
Gu Minghuai ate another slice: "This box is mine, and the orange is mine too."
Rong Yu: "What's yours is mine."
Gu Minghuai threw the last orange slice into his mouth and said in a rude manner: "Then come and grab it—mm!"
Rongyu leaned over, bit the orange slice between his teeth, and rolled the orange into his mouth with the tip of his tongue.
Yong Yu: "No one can take my oranges away."
Gu Minghuai: “…”
When it comes to competing with this fish in terms of roguery, he loses.
While they were having fun, the most anticipated item had already been auctioned off in the hall.
"This auction item is a piece of jade unearthed from an ancient tomb in the western suburbs of Zhanghua. It is red in color and shaped like two carps with their tails entwined and their mouths interlocked, so it is called a double fish jade pendant. There was no ancient corpse in the coffin of the unearthed ancient tomb, so it is inferred to be a cenotaph. Experts have tested the ancient tomb and found that it is two thousand years old. The amazing thing is that the text records on the tombstone do not belong to any known dynasty in history, which means that another dynasty that has never been discovered before has surfaced, which is of great significance. Besides, carp symbolizes wealth and good fortune, and double fish means good things come in pairs, so they are the best choice for home protection or gifts." The auctioneer said eloquently, "Without further ado, the reserve price is five million, and each bid must not be less than one hundred thousand. Now start the bidding!"
As soon as he finished speaking, people in the lobby on the first floor began to compete for bidding.
"Five million and one hundred thousand!"
"Five million and two hundred thousand!"
"Five and a half million!"
Six million, seven million...
The price kept rising. The jade pendant itself might not be worth the price, but the benefits of making friends with Gu Minghuai were definitely more than that.
The second floor was as still as a mountain. These big guys usually took action at the last minute, and there was no need for them to rush to please Gu Minghuai, as they were all people of the same level.
Zhang Wenfan listened to the price rising again and again, and cold sweat dripped down his forehead. These people didn't care about money when they were fighting. Now the price was 7 million. He was just cannon fodder in such a den of money.
Zhang Wenfan gritted his teeth and shouted, "Ten million!"
Zhang Wenfan just hoped that no one else would bid. His entire fortune was only 30 million, and this bid directly evaporated a third of his wealth. Zhang Wenfan's heart was bleeding when he made the bid.
But as long as he could establish a relationship with Gu Minghuai, he could get more than 30 million.
In the box on the second floor, Rong Yu narrowed his eyes and said: This person seems a little familiar.
Blood Jade Bracelet: Zhang Wenfan, have you forgotten that you once said that she was extremely ugly
Rong Yu: How could I let bad things stay in my mind
Rong Yu: I remember his total net worth was only 30 million. Is it a sign of mental illness that he spent 10 million on jade
Blood Jade Bracelet: He wanted to curry favor with Gu Minghuai.
Rong Yu: He also received an invitation? The threshold for this auction is quite low.
The Blood Jade Bracelet has given up its rule of not providing any help to the Big Devil, and will answer every question: Those who came in with Miss Ding, the Ding Group can be ranked among the top five companies in this city.
Rong Yu: Oh, another naive person. Believe it or not, in Zhang's mind, Ding Group has changed its name to Zhang Group.
Blood Jade Bracelet:…
The summary is brilliant and cannot be refuted.
Zhang Wenfan raised the price by three million at once, and for a while no one bid anymore.
No one is really a sucker. A jade pendant cannot make them and Mr. Gu become life-and-death friends. It is okay to shed blood for short-term business, but it is not necessary to hurt your bones. Ten million is not a small amount for many small businesses. As for the big bosses in the front row who are not short of money, they have business dealings with Gu Minghuai and don't need this favor.
Zhang Wenfan is different. He has ambition but no brains.
"Wow, No. 99 bids 10 million!" The auctioneer said excitedly, knowing how to heat up the atmosphere. "Is there anyone who can bid higher?"
Rong Yu ate some melon seeds and took the microphone lazily: "One million and one hundred thousand."
The voice was young and pleasant, coming from a box on the second floor that symbolized status and immediately attracted the attention of everyone.
"Number 1 bids 10.1 million. Is there anyone who wants to raise the price?"
Zhang Wenfan backed off for a moment, worried that it was someone he couldn't afford to offend.
Ding Weiwei murmured in confusion: "Strange, I've never heard this voice before, is it from outside the city?"
There are only a few supreme VIPs, and everyone is familiar with them, but this one is unheard of.
Out of town... Zhang Wenfan was not so retreating anymore. A strong dragon would not suppress a local snake. Even if he confronted the other party, he was not afraid of retaliation in the future.
The gap was only a hundred thousand, and he was unwilling to give up just like that.
Zhang Wenfan shouted: "I'll pay 10.2 million!"
The young voice said again: "One million and three hundred thousand."
Zhang Wenfan: "One million and four hundred thousand!"
"Ten million and a half."
Zhang Wenfan hesitated for a moment, but continued to bid: "... 10.6 million."
"One million, seven hundred thousand."
As time went on, Zhang Wenfan remained silent for longer, and his tone of voice became more uncertain, with great determination in every bid. However, Rong Yu could always follow up immediately, easily adding another 100,000, which was obviously far from the limit.
One could even hear the background sound of people cracking melon seeds on the radio, indicating that the other party didn't take him seriously at all.
The tone was frivolous and casual, and it came through the radio. Zhang Wenfan didn't notice that the voice sounded familiar. He just felt angry.
"Are you going against me?" Zhang Wenfan said angrily. He felt seriously looked down upon.
He was so cautious, but the other party did it easily, which made him look very embarrassed.
The other party said in a surprised tone: "Does this gentleman have paranoid delusions? If you can't win the bid, you think others are targeting you. I like that jade and want to buy it back to play with it, right? What's the point of a poor guy playing auction? Really."
The two sides sniped at each other from a distance, and the mockery in the words was almost overwhelming. Others also agreed. That is, the one who bids the highest wins, and it is really ugly to look like someone who can't afford to lose.
Zhang Wenfan’s eyes went dark. Buy it and smash it for fun
The thing that carried all his hopes was nothing more than something that others could easily smash. This gap made Zhang Wenfan feel even more unfair. He was arrogant and proud, and was immediately furious when being mocked like this, and he only wanted to fight back.
"Be more generous as a man. The diamond necklace on the neck of the lady next to you is worth 30 million. Are you trying to make your female companion look down on you by being so stingy?" The voice was still fanning the flames.
Being looked down upon by women - this hits the second weak spot of Zhang Wenfan, who is a male chauvinist at heart.
Although he tried to seize the family property by marrying a woman, which was in fact just living off her and wanting to wipe out the family, Zhang Wenfan still firmly believed that he was better than women and that women should be under the control of men.
He thought about it and realized that it was right. Thirty million was his entire fortune at the moment, but it was just a drop in the bucket for the Ding family. When Ding Weiwei married him in the future, everything in the Ding family would be his. What was a mere thirty million
Only thirty million...
At this moment, Rong Yu said in the same casual tone as before: "Twenty-nine million, nine hundred thousand."
"Thirty million!" Zhang Wenfan blurted out.
"… "
Zhang Wenfan's face turned pale.
What did he say
It would be fine if he took out a loan and treated the Ding family's property as his own, but in reality, thirty million was everything to him. How could he be so angry and gamble to this extent
How could he have 30 million in liquid funds? Even if he could ask Ding Weiwei for help... Now President Ding did not agree with him and Ding Weiwei being together at all. In order to keep a good impression on President Ding, he always behaved like a gentleman and did not covet a penny from the Ding family.
If President Ding knew that they were still in love, he would ask Ding Weiwei for 30 million. There would be no possibility for him and Ding Weiwei to get married!
This is to get the jade pendant. Mr. Gu’s clues may not be able to make the connection, and the Ding family’s cash cow that was already in their hands has been cut down.
At this moment, Zhang Wenfan hoped very much that if the other party continued to challenge him, he would give up immediately!
But this time, the other party remained silent.
Rong Yu casually placed the microphone on the table and continued to peel melon seeds leisurely.
The Blood Jade Bracelet actually felt a little relieved. Another person had been fooled by the big devil's rhetoric and was ruined by just a few words.
The Blood Jade Bracelet said happily: Even worse than me.
Rong Yu: It’s rare to meet someone more stupid than you.
Blood Jade Bracelet:…
Gu Minghuai asked: "Did he offend you?"
Rong Yu ate some melon seeds and said, "No, I don't know him."
The person Zhang Wenfan offended was Chi Yu, the original owner.
Gu Minghuai shook his head: "It's not good to tease others like this."
It’s fine for Xiaoyuer to love playing, but he doesn’t approve of letting innocent people lose everything. Besides…
He originally wanted to give this jade pendant of two fishes to Xiaoyuer as a token of love. Koi come in pairs, one is Xiaoyuer and the other is him. Is there any reason for Rongyu not to smash it? If he smashes it, won’t they be separated
With such a good meaning, Gu Minghuai was reluctant to give it to others.
Gu Minghuai took the microphone and was about to announce the price of 30.1 million when a slender hand reached out and snatched the microphone from his hand, and at the same time took away Zhang Wenfan's last chance of survival.
"Shh—" Rong Yu muted the microphone, "I'm not teasing him."
"I want him to die."
…
Downstairs, the auctioneer shouted excitedly: "30 million once, 30 million twice, 30 million three times! Congratulations to No. 99 for winning the Pisces Jade Pendant!"
“Boom!”
The final word.
Zhang Wenfan came back to his senses from his excitement and collapsed into his chair, his body cold.