The second auction will start on time at 3 pm.
In previous years, the items in the second auction were never better than those in the first, so in order to maintain the sense of mystery and enhance the fun, the list of items in the second auction would not be announced in advance. Therefore, there were many customers who bid for good items in the first auction, but ended up spending all their money and found that there were more desirable items in the second auction.
Similar scenes happen every year.
This also reveals an important message—few truly wealthy people participated in the second auction.
But today was different. The bidders in the circular staircase seats were looking at the several suspended boxes high up and whispering, wondering why the big shots in those boxes had not left yet. Could it be that something good had happened in this game
The nine-tailed fox cub in the first game was already amazing, but there was something good in the second game too
For a moment, the crowd was in a state of excitement.
The host was still the same one as before, radiant and witty, and he livened up the atmosphere with just a few words.
After several rounds of bidding, soon only the finale was left.
The host's voice was breathless over the loudspeaker, but even more excited than before: "This is the last auction item. I'm sure you've all been looking forward to it for a long time."
"Then I'll stop talking nonsense. The engine and drive of the Silver Falcon start at 100,000 star coins."
As soon as the words were spoken, it was like water being poured into an oil pan, with sparks flying everywhere.
Someone in the suspended box has already quoted a price: "150,000."
"Two hundred thousand." Someone in another box immediately added.
"Two hundred and fifty thousand."
Those who originally were still hoping for a lucky break and didn't bid on anything, wanting to put all their star coins at stake in a bid, had no choice but to give up after seeing this.
"It's already 250,000 in the blink of an eye." Xiong Fangfang murmured to himself, feeling like a dream.
When he accompanied Ruan Shiqing to the appraisal office, he only thought that the engine should be able to sell for a lot of money. How could he have imagined that the current situation would come about
Almost in the blink of an eye, the price soared to two hundred and fifty thousand.
Looking at Ruan Shiqing from the side, I saw him holding the cub in his arms, sitting steadily in his seat. There was nothing unusual about his body, and no one could tell that he was actually the seller of "Silver Falcon".
Xiong Fangfang took a deep breath, fearing that she would reveal her true identity and bring trouble to Ruan Shiqing, and she also followed his example, standing still like a mountain.
The auction price was still rising, but it was no longer as drastic as it was at the beginning. Many ordinary people who did not have enough star coins had already withdrawn from the auction, leaving only a few big shots in the box, bidding closely to the price.
"Three hundred and fifty thousand!"
"Three hundred and sixty thousand!"
"Three hundred and seventy thousand!"
"Four hundred and fifty thousand!"
The numbers on the big screen changed in turn, and finally stopped at 450,000 star coins.
Ten seconds later -
"Four hundred and fifty thousand, deal!" The host's voice trembled intensely. Today will be the peak of her career.
Xiong Fangfang also let out a sigh of relief and held on to the armrests of the chair tightly, trying to suppress the urge to jump up and cheer.
Ruan Shiqing also lowered his head and pinched the kid's ear, and said in a low voice that no one else could hear: "We are rich now."
Rong Heng raised his eyes and perfunctorily patted his hand with his paw.
He had spent a full 3.6 million star coins to buy the "Silver Falcon" - and this was at a discounted price for the Crown Prince of the Empire.
If the engine and drive were sold separately, they would be worth at least one million.
Now it’s sold for only 450,000, and this idiot is actually still happy.
whispering sound.
Ruan Shiqing didn't know how much the "Silver Falcon" was originally worth, but he got it for free anyway. 450,000 star coins had far exceeded his expectations, and bubbles of happiness were bubbling up from the bottom of his heart. He couldn't let others see it, so he could only secretly share it with the kid.
It feels like money is falling from the sky, so fucking happy.
…
The auction ended successfully. The passionate music in the venue was replaced by lyrical songs. Everyone stood up and left one after another with the lingering excitement.
Ruan Shiqing knew very well that one should not show off one's wealth, so he blended quietly into the crowd, preparing to leave first and then find an opportunity to return and get the payment for his goods.
Xiong Fangfang followed beside him with the same steady steps.
Only Xiong Yuanyuan was puzzled: "Is that all?" Where are the things we brought
"Don't ask." Giving his brother a look of annoyance, Xiong Fangfang said angrily, "You'll know in a moment."
"Oh." Xiong Yuanyuan closed her mouth dejectedly.
The three were about to leave with the crowd when the music in the venue suddenly stopped. Then several gunshots were heard. A team of soldiers with live ammunition trotted over, blocked the entrance, and pointed their guns at the crowd: "Everyone, sit back down."
With the black muzzle of a gun pointed at them, those who did not have time to leave had to retreat back into the venue.
Then, the group of people who had left earlier returned to the venue.
"Everyone, take off your cloaks and masks." The leading officer gave the order again: "Line up for inspection."
"What happened?" Ruan Shiqing put the baby into his coat to protect him and asked the person next to him.
"It seems that the auction item is lost." The man cursed and took off his cloak reluctantly.
The auction item is lost
Ruan Shiqing's heart moved. The items that could be auctioned on such a grand scale must be worth a lot of money.
Could it be that little fox
At this time, everyone had taken off their disguises and lined up in several teams for inspection. Ruan Shiqing, holding the baby in his arms, walked out slowly with the crowd.
The soldier in charge of the inspection saw a bulge in his coat, as if there was something alive hidden inside. His eyes suddenly became sharp, he raised his gun and aimed at him, raised his chin, and showed a little joy: "What's hidden in your clothes?"
Ruan Shiqing unzipped his pants and raised his hands: "It's the puppy I raised."
The other party leaned forward to take a look. When he saw that it was indeed a puppy, his face fell and he became a little more impatient. He pointed his gun at the passage and said, "Hurry up and leave."
…
After the three of them got out successfully, Ruan Shiqing said with certainty: "The nine-tailed fox cub is lost."
The two brothers were puzzled and wondered where he got the news from.
However, Rong Heng couldn't help but look at him and secretly clicked his tongue.
Not that stupid.
"Guess."
When the soldier saw the cub in his coat, his expression changed from secretly happy to disappointed and then angry. Although the change of emotions was subtle, Ruan Shiqing noticed it. Considering the lost valuable auction items, it was most likely the nine-tailed fox cub that was lost.
I just don't know if it was stolen or ran away on its own.
He hoped it was the latter.
"Let's go, let's get the money before the people inside come out." The heavy feeling that had been lingering in his heart dissipated, and Ruan Shiqing's steps became lighter.
The three of them put on cloaks and masks, turned back through another passage, and went to collect their own auction proceeds.
The total transaction price for the engine and drive was four hundred and fifty thousand.
The auctioneer took one-tenth of the money as commission, and the remaining 405,000 star coins were placed in an anonymous crystal card, which was handed over to Ruan Shiqing by the auction manager.
"Sir, you can actually provide an account and we can deposit the money directly into the account, so you don't have to come in person."
"No need. It's safer this way." Ruan Shiqing rejected the other party's attempt rudely, put away the crystal card and left immediately.
The manager originally wanted to get the other party's identity, but he didn't expect the other party to be so cautious that he didn't even want to reveal his bank account. In addition, the lost auction items had not been found yet, so he didn't have the energy to pester him any more and could only let him go.
After leaving the auction and finding an empty corner to take off his disguise, Ruan Shiqing led his men to blend into the crowd.
The auction had just ended, and many people would stroll around the market and discuss what happened in the venue. The three of them were not noticeable at all among them.
While paying attention to the goods on the stall, Ruan Shiqing asked the brothers in a low voice: "Where can I buy a smart brain here?"
He knew from the book that in this world, mobile phones and computers have been replaced by intelligent brains, which are linked to personal ID cards and integrate entertainment, learning, life and office. If you want to understand the world in depth, intelligent brains are a good way.
An intelligent computer is equivalent to a mobile phone + computer + holographic helmet + storage space. In short, it is very powerful. Of course, the price is not cheap.
A few days ago, he wouldn't even dare to think about it.
But now it’s different, he picked up money!
"The smart computer must be linked to the ID card, and it is only available in the shops in the inner city." Xiong Yuanyuan said, "If you want to buy it in the inner city, you must first apply for a new ID card."
"Can an ID card be reissued?" Ruan Shiqing was surprised: "Why haven't I heard you say that before?" He thought it would take some twists and turns.
"To reissue your ID card, you have to pay a fine and a handling fee, which adds up to 10,000 star coins." Xiong Yuanyuan couldn't help but chuckle, "It's no use telling you before, we can't afford to pay that much."
After leaving the venue, he vaguely realized that the engine they brought with them was the finale of the auction.
He had been smiling all the way from the auction venue to the market.
Ruan Shiqing was infected by him and laughed: "We can afford it now."
The two brothers took Ruan Shiqing to the identity card processing office.
Ruan Shiqing walked a few steps inside and found that the two people did not follow him: "Why don't you leave?"
"We don't need to apply for ID cards, so we'll wait for you outside," said Xiong Fangfang.
Ruan Shiqing understood and smiled slightly: "You guys come in too, just consider it as accompanying me."
After hearing what he said, the two brothers followed him in, one on his left and one on his right.
The staff at the office saw people coming in and didn't even bother to raise their eyelids: "To reissue the ID card, each person will pay 10,000 star coins."
The three of them were dressed in a poor manner and didn't look like they could afford to pay.
In the entire outer city, how many people can afford to make friends with me
The staff felt a sense of superiority. These rats living in the garbage dump didn't even have identity cards. Even if they died one day, the police wouldn't care.
"We have three people to process,"
The other party's attitude was not good, so Ruan Shiqing put away his smile: "Swipe the card." After saying that, he took out the crystal card and pushed it over.
The staff member glanced at the crystal card and then reluctantly started the registration procedure.
Take photos, collect voiceprints, fingerprints, irises... After a series of procedures, the staff swiped the card on the terminal and handed three identity cards with admission information to Ruan Shiqing.
His attitude softened a lot, but he still had a sense of superiority: "Okay, this is the ID card receipt, you can sign it and leave."
Xiong Fangfang and Xiong Yuanyuan took the electronic display screen and were about to sign in a daze, but were stopped by Ruan Shiqing.
He flipped through the document handed over by the other party, and when he saw that the second page had a satisfactory service evaluation selected by default, he turned the display screen towards the staff and asked with a smile: "Whether the service evaluation is satisfactory or not should be chosen by us, right?"
Unexpectedly, he could actually read. The staff member's face twitched, and his perfunctory smile became forced: "Of course, sir."
The rats living in the garbage dump in the outer city basically have no education, so naturally few of them can read. Even if he earns some star coins by selling metal garbage, he can only control them here.
This is the first person who dares to go against him.
The staff member's eyes were burning with anger, and he gritted his teeth and whispered a warning: "But I advise you not to do this."
The more he cared, the more Ruan Shiqing was convinced of the importance of this evaluation. He twirled the pen on his fingertips and tapped the table lightly: "I guess here, no matter how bad your attitude is, no one will know. But if we submit an unsatisfactory service evaluation, the higher-ups will definitely know about it. It may also affect some evaluations, right?"
Although they are different worlds, he feels that some rules should be similar.
The other person's face really hardened. I wanted to get angry, but I was afraid of angering him even more; but I couldn't bring myself to admit my mistake.
Ruan Shiqing changed the default evaluation to dissatisfied, and carefully filled out the suggestions for improvement before signing and submitting them.
Xiong Fangfang and Xiong Yuanyuan followed his example, changing the options, signing and submitting.
"Thank you." Ruan Shiqing pushed the display screen back, waved his hand casually, turned and left.
The staff were left staring at their backs angrily.
Xiong Yuanyuan glanced back and said with a chuckle, "He looks like a purple frog with his eyes wide open and his mouth puffed out."
Xiong Fangfang thought more: "If I offend him, will there be trouble in the future?"
"If he really had such great ability, he wouldn't have been sent to work here."
Judging from the degree of discrimination between the inner city and the outer city, the identity card processing office that is close to the outer city and often needs to deal with people from other cities is obviously not a good unit.
So no matter how angry the other party is, he can only hold it in.
Xiong Fangfang was relieved after hearing this, but hesitated and said, "The money for the ID card..."
Before he could finish, Ruan Shiqing interrupted him. He knew what the two wanted to say without having to listen to the end: "This is one of your rewards. After you buy the intelligent brain, I will transfer another 20,000 star coins to you. This is the reward you deserve. Don't be embarrassed."
The two brothers helped him a lot these days. If it weren't for them finding out information, the engines wouldn't have sold so smoothly.
Although the two brothers were a little embarrassed, they were not hypocritical people and finally chose to accept the reward calmly: "Then if you have anything in the future, just call us."
"Don't worry, I won't be polite with you."
The three of them chatted and laughed as they followed the signs to the mall.
The inner city is indeed much more prosperous than the outer city.
The streets are crisscrossed and the houses are lined up. Advertisement videos are played on the huge display screens. From time to time, there are airships or shuttles with unique shapes passing through the sky, and the wind they bring blows through the grass and trees on the roadside.
It seems like they are in two different worlds compared to the garbage-filled, dirty and crowded outer city.