"16.01 million! It's not always happy to be content. Your price is too unethical. It's only 10,000 yuan higher than mine."
As soon as the new quotation came out, the big players went crazy.
Everyone else in the live broadcast room laughed and gloated.
When the laughter subsided a little, he said contentedly and contentedly:
"Learn a little bit, big dog owner, this is called bidding skills"
"What's the matter with ten thousand more? Even if it's one point more, it's still higher than you."
"This set of Wang Yeting's porcelain paintings has nothing to do with you anymore."
The big dog owner was speechless immediately, and could only send a series of contempt to the contented man.
However, contentment never lasts, nor does happiness last long.
After more than twenty invalid offers and three valid offers below 16.01 million were issued, another more astonishing offer was finally released.
"17.5 million yuan, I'll go, this is too exaggerated."
When the new quotation was displayed, the live broadcast room immediately became excited.
The guy who gave this quote was half asleep.
It can be seen that I was half asleep and half awake, and I was determined to get this set of Wang Yeting's porcelain paintings.
Amidst the exclamations, this guy came out triumphantly.
"I believe there is no higher offer than this. This set of Wang Yeting's porcelain paintings should belong to me."
Before he finished speaking, some guys started to make noises.
"Brother Ban, are you in need of a horse boy? I volunteered myself, and I have eighteen martial arts skills, all of which are mediocre!"
"Please take care of me, half-boss, my sister will dump her boyfriend right now!"
After some joking, the devil said in frustration:
"Comparing people with each other is so irritating! You guys can't afford so much money even if you lose everything, so how can we compete!"
"Half asleep, tell me the reason for your offer. Isn't it too generous? Isn't this a free gift to Xiao Ran?"
The next moment, half asleep, the explanation was given.
"The reason is very simple. If you buy this set of porcelain paintings from Xiao Ran, you can save 20 to 30% of the auction commission and a lot of taxes."
"After calculation, the quotation I gave is actually not high at all, but rather low."
A word to wake up the dreamer.
After hearing his words, many people suddenly realized.
"It's really like this. Why didn't you think about this, buddy? I missed this set of porcelain paintings for nothing."
"Yes! It seems that this set of porcelain paintings will fall into the hands of a half-dreaming person."
While everyone was talking about it, Xiao Ran was secretly cheering and celebrating.
17.5 million yuan, far higher than his psychological price, can be said to be a huge surprise.
Elaine, who stayed aside, was busy converting the quotation into US dollars.
Looking at the converted numbers, the beauty was immediately shocked and stunned.
"Wow! More than $2.6 million, that's crazy!"
"Sean, are all the billionaires in your live broadcast room?"
"You can spend such a huge sum of money casually just to buy a set of porcelain paintings."
"It seems that the rumors are correct. Chinese people are very rich and can buy the whole world."
Xiao Ran smiled and shook his head.
"There are not so many billionaires, but you can be sure that the one who is half asleep and half awake is definitely a billionaire, a real rich man."
Everyone in the live broadcast room agreed with his words.
I didn’t explain it even though I was half asleep, it was all in vain!
Next, Xiao Ran opened other people's private messages one by one and displayed them in the live broadcast room.
Most of the remaining quotes were invalid, and the few valid quotes were all lower than RMB 17.5 million.
It took nearly ten minutes for Xiao Ran to open the bids and end this unique auction.
The results speak for themselves!
This set of porcelain plate paintings by ceramic art master Wang Yeting finally fell into the hands of a half-dreaming person.
When the results were announced, half asleep and half awake, they immediately started cheering and celebrating with excitement.
The other guys who missed were all stunned and a little disappointed.
After announcing the auction results, Xiao Ran changed the subject.
"Half asleep and half awake, contact me via private message or WeChat later, and we will discuss the details of the transaction. The sooner the transaction is completed, the better."
"As for others, there is no need to be disappointed. I will also participate in various auctions in the future, maybe I can find better treasures."
"With this experience, you may be the winning bidder at the next auction."
His words immediately attracted a response.
"Xiao Ran, when are you going to attend the auction again? I hope you can find something."
"Next time, we will get some ordinary antiques and works of art so that we poor people can have something to look forward to!"
Xiao Ran couldn't ask for such a request.
"I will try to participate in the next auction as soon as possible, but whether I can find antique artifacts and works of art depends on my luck."
Next, he chatted with everyone for a while, and then began to show the ceramic works placed on the floor.
The price of these things is very low, but they are also quite exquisite, which immediately aroused the interest of many people.
Several pieces of pottery with only initials engraved on them are the focus of everyone's attention.
What if it is the work of a certain Hollywood superstar? It has some collectible value.
Through live broadcast, Xiao Ran sold most of his ceramics.
But he also kept a few pieces and placed them in his and Elaine's room to decorate their lives.
This unique live broadcast lasted until around 11 o'clock in the evening.
After the live broadcast, Elaine returned to her apartment and went back to rest.
She did not refuse Xiao Ran's $1,000 payment.
After she left, Xiao Ran tidied up briefly, and then began to discuss the details of the transaction with Half Dream and Half Wake.
They agreed on the transaction time and place, as well as the transfer method, etc., and then ended the call.
Like the previous transaction, Xiao Ran still placed the transaction location on the UCLA campus, which was safer.
As for the payment, it is still the bank account he opened in the United States.
According to David's reminder, the IRS has begun to pay attention to him and understand his income and tax payment status.
In this case, how could Xiao Ran dare to play any tricks.
…
The next day, at noon.
A restaurant on the UCLA campus.
After receiving the auction money from his half-asleep family in person, Xiao Ran handed over the set of Wang Yeting's porcelain paintings to the other party, completing the antique art transaction.
Also handed over to the other party were two boxes of ceramic works for them to help bring back to the country. This was an appointment made last night.
The half-asleep family also brought antique cultural relics appraisal experts to conduct appraisals on site.
Not only that, they also contacted two top appraisal experts in the country to conduct remote appraisal.
Needless to say, there is no doubt about the origin and value of this set of porcelain plate paintings.
After completing the transaction, the other party took away this set of Wang Yeting's porcelain paintings.
As for how they brought this valuable set of porcelain paintings back to the country, it had nothing to do with Xiao Ran.
After seeing each other off, Xiao Ran did not leave, but returned to the restaurant with David.
After returning to the restaurant and sitting down, David couldn't help but sigh.
"Sean, you're the luckiest guy I've ever met. It's incredible."
"You are also the guy who makes money the fastest I have ever seen, faster than printing money!"
"Haha, my luck is indeed very good."
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded, not without a proud look.
"David, I will participate in similar auctions in the future, and I will definitely encounter many legal problems."
"After these two cooperations, I found that you are a very professional and trustworthy lawyer."
"In view of this, I think we can sign a long-term cooperation agreement. What do you think?"
How could David refuse this kind of pie-in-the-sky good thing?
Without any hesitation, the guy nodded hastily.
"I am very happy, Sean, I am willing to provide you with professional legal services and ensure your interests to the maximum extent."
"That's good, David. I hope we can have a happy cooperation."
With that said, Xiao Ran shook hands with David.
With this action of his, the two of them reached an intention to cooperate.
Next, they began to discuss cooperation matters.
The discussion didn't end until half an hour later.
Later, Xiao Ran asked about another thing.
"David, how long will it take for me to get my gun license? I need a weapon for self-defense."
"When I left the auction venue yesterday, I found someone following me. I had to drive to the police station to get rid of those malicious people."
David's expression immediately changed, and then he said coldly:
"Sean, if this happens again in the future, remember to notify me immediately and I will take those idiots to court."
"If you need bodyguards, I also know some professionals who are very skilled."
"As for the gun permit, since you are an international student, it will be more troublesome to apply for. It will probably take about a week, which is already very fast."
Xiao Ran nodded slightly and continued:
"It will take another week to get the gun license. I can wait for this time."
"If this happens again in the future, I will contact you. As for whether to hire a bodyguard, you need to think about it."
"Okay, Sean."
David nodded in response.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Ran changed the subject.
"Through these two transactions, I have created millions of dollars in tax revenue for the U.S. and California governments. I wonder if I can exchange it for a green card?"
"You also know, David, now that China and the United States are suspended, and I am about to graduate, I am afraid that I will not be able to return to China immediately."
"In that case, my identity is likely to be in question. Not only will I not be able to continue my treasure hunt, but I will also be targeted by the immigration bureau and thrown into jail."
"To avoid this happening, I must take precautions and resolve the identity issue in advance to avoid getting into trouble later."
David smiled and shook his head, and said decisively:
"Don't forget that you are a rich man! Sean, in America, as long as you have money, there is nothing you can't do."
"With the huge tax revenue you create for California and the U.S. government, they will rush to issue you a green card!"
Hearing this, Xiao Ran felt much relieved.
This was a helpless move. He didn't want to be expelled by the US government and have his large fortune wiped out!
