Chapter 138 Underground Auction 3
As the auction progressed, He Yuzhu also raised the cards several times, but failed to take any pictures.
He Yuzhu originally came to the auction just to experience the underground auction and satisfy his curiosity. Not much interest in these bronzes showing up at auction.
Although these bronzes are relatively well preserved, some are also exquisite. But they are not representative bronzes that can be called national treasures.
These bronzes can only be said to be well-preserved and beautiful.
And the reason why bronzes are so expensive is because the inscriptions on them help us understand the history of those eras. Cultural research is of extremely high value.
He Yuzhu was not interested in doing research, so he was not very interested in these bronzes. But come and go, just come up with a price that feels right to you. It’s best if you can get it, and forget it if you can’t. Focusing on a sense of participation.
As time passed, lots were sold, and the auction came to an end. Everyone in the venue felt tired. The atmosphere of the subsequent auctions was not as lively as before, and the competition was not as fierce as before. There was even an embarrassing scene where no one increased the price after only raising it two or three times.
What came up on the stage this time was a small bronze cauldron. It was not big. It was just right to take a picture of it and take it back to use as an incense burner. Seeing that no one was bidding, He Yuzhu thought he could get it at the lowest price, so he raised his placard. As a result, someone followed suit and raised signs.
He Yuzhu sat in the back and could see the people holding signs in front. This person had taken pictures of several bronze wares that were obviously relatively low-priced during the quiet period.
Isn't this person a trap? With doubts in his heart, He Yuzhu raised his card again. No one bid, and when the host counted down, the person raised his placard again.
have to. It is certain that this person is most likely a stooge. I just don’t know if it’s someone from the auction house or someone from the seller.
He Yuzhu decisively gave up raising the sign again. No more bidding.
This small bronze tripod fell into the hands of the person who was suspected of entrusting it.
He Yuzhu complained to the stall owner: "This auction is actually under a trust, and the person who found it is so unprofessional."
Stall owner: "How fresh is it? Isn't it normal for auctions to have entrustment? Which auction house doesn't have entrustment? But the person who just bid with you is definitely not arranged by the auction. It may be the seller's person."
The organizers of the auction saw that the auction had gone cold at this time. Most people were very tired and no longer interested in the remaining items. If it weren't for the people who needed them, many people would have left.
There is no choice but to end this auction. The host could only ask his assistant to ask the person in charge to come over.
"Third brother, it can't go on anymore. It has to be ended. Dad doesn't know what he thinks? With this arrangement, doesn't it ruin his own brand?" the host said to the person in charge.
Person in charge: "There is no way, who told those people to give more money? In this way, you can appease the people at the venue, and I will discuss it with those people."
Host: "Then you should hurry up."
"Okay." The person in charge hurried to the yard next door.
The seller's group is waiting here for the final result. When he saw the person in charge coming, he asked, "Why are you here? What's the matter?"
Person in charge: "The auction can't go on. As I told you before, the volume is too large and the market is too small. It's impossible to sell them all at once. I'll come over to discuss it with you and let's stop it."
The elder brother of the seller: "In that case, let's end it. I will find a way to cash in the rest."
Person in charge: "Okay, I'll make arrangements now."
The lead seller said: "Thank you."
The person in charge hurriedly returned to the auction site and told the host: "Take the final lot and let it end."
Host: "Okay."
The host came back to the stage and said to the people who came to the auction: "Everyone, I'm sorry. This auction was arranged in a hurry and there were a lot of mistakes. It ruined everyone's enthusiasm. Other lots will not be available. Now, let’s just put up the last auction item that everyone is most concerned about, the Qingzhou Ding.”
As the host finished speaking, a large bronze tripod was pushed up.
When everyone saw the bronze tripod pushed up, they cheered up and stretched their necks to watch.
Moderator: "Everyone can come up and take a look in an orderly manner."
After hearing this, everyone stood up and lined up to check it out. Although He Yuzhu didn't believe that the Qingzhou Cauldron was real, he was still interested in taking a closer look at the legendary bronze cauldron.
A few looked at the older ones very carefully and discussed them from time to time.
After everyone had watched it, the host continued: "I believe everyone knows the legend of Jiuding, so I won't say more here."
"Jiuding is a legendary existence. No one has ever seen it. Whether it really exists is unknown. How can you guarantee that this is the real Qingzhou Ding." Someone in the audience shouted.
Host: "We can't guarantee it. After all, this is a legendary object. Looking at these two inscriptions, we found a lot of people to identify them, including some experts working in the museum. We can confirm that it is Qingzhou. And everyone also I’ve seen it. If you think it’s real, you can bid. If you think it’s fake, you don’t have to bid.”
"The auction is starting now, and interested friends can bid."
Suddenly the quotes came one after another. It seems that there are many big shots coming to participate in the auction. He Yuzhu also joined in the fun and quoted the price twice. But then it was replaced by a higher offer.
Seeing that He Yuzhu was very interested in this tripod and eager to take a picture, the stall owner asked, "What do you think of this Qingzhou tripod?"
He Yuzhu: "How do you see it? Just use your eyes."
After speaking, he raised his card again.
Street stall owner: "Are you going to take a photo of this?"
He Yuzhu looked at the stall owner as if he was looking at a fool: "Can this thing be photographed? Looking at the fierce competition, whether it is true or false, it will lead to death."
The stall owner looked at He Yuzhu and raised his sign again: "What are you doing?"
He Yuzhu: "Just hold it up and play with it."
The street stall owner was speechless when he received such an answer: "As long as you understand. Seeing how active you are, I'm really afraid that you will risk your life and take pictures."
He Yuzhu: "Regardless of whether this thing is true or false, only those with ulterior motives will be determined to get it. When the treasure appears, there will be another bloody storm in the world."
This time it was the stall owner's turn to look at He Yuzhu like a fool: "Return to the world? Return to the bloody world? Have you heard too many stories?"
He Yuzhu: "Hey! Don't tell me, there will definitely be fighting after this, and a few people will definitely die. Am I wrong to say it will be bloody?"
The stall owner was speechless by He Yuzhu.
At this time, the auction ended, and the Qingzhou Ding was won by an old man wearing a long gown.
Host: "If you take the prize, go to the backyard and pay. If you want to leave, you can ask the nearest staff to take you away. You can also go and see if you like any of the bronzes that were taken before."
He Yuzhu: "Come on, let's go shopping for something. It's hard to come here, but we can't go back empty-handed."
