"500 million times."
The host yelled in English, "Twice five hundred million."
"Five hundred million times."
"make a deal!"
"Congratulations to buyer No. 121 for successfully bidding for "Feng Qiu Huang". Please go to the backstage to complete the pick-up procedures after the auction ends."
The host cleared his throat and solemnly announced again.
"Gentlemen and ladies, the following auction item is the highlight. It is the "Tiger and Dragon Pan" that was sold at a Paris auction for a sky-high price of 6.8 billion yuan. The starting price is 1 billion. Please be interested in the following. Buyers came to the stage to inspect the goods.”
As the host finished speaking, four heavily armed security guards escorted the five-meter-long "Tiger Seed" into the venue for inspection by buyers from all walks of life.
Cheng Yinuo once again brought his three masters to the stage and carefully studied Xu Wei's painting.
"There is a certain probability that this picture is one of the antidote pictures, about 30%!" Song Yuanxing made the first judgment.
Gao Qidou agreed: "I think there is a 50% chance that it is the 'pan' character picture in Phoenix Nirvana, but the price is too high, which is really a headache!"
Zhou Li said: "I also think that this picture has a high probability of being one of the antidote pictures. There is even a 60% probability. In order to save the rich lady, even 6.8 billion will have to be spent. We missed it in Paris last time. This time We must win it at all costs.”
Song Yuanxing took off his reading glasses and wiped them with a lens cloth: "We already have one of the antidote pictures, "Phoenix Flying", and today we took another picture of "Phoenix Seeking Phoenix". If this "Tiger on the Dragon's Pan" "If it is one of them, then the only pictures left are the homophones of the word 'Nirvana', and the 'Phoenix Nirvana' is just around the corner."
"I see."
Cheng Yinuo agreed lightly, turned around, walked off the stage, and returned to his seat.
Song Yuanxing, Gao Qidou, and Zhou Li, the three antique masters, also came off the stage and sat quietly next to Cheng Yinuo.
This painting with the highest value in the world will set a new record tonight, which is really exciting.
After all buyers had finished inspecting the goods, the host solemnly announced: "The bidding for Collection No. 8 - "Tiger and Dragon Pan" is now open, with a starting price of 1 billion Chinese dollars and an increase of 20 million yuan each time."
"1.1 billion."
As soon as the host finished speaking, Cheng Yinuo raised the number plate No. 121 again.
Even around the world, very few people can afford a picture with a base price of 1 billion.
Therefore, the bidding was not as active as in the previous round, and the bidding time was also extended from 3 minutes to 5 minutes.
"Buyer No. 121 is asking for 1.1 billion. Is there any other buyer who wants to increase the price?"
The host looked at the audience with a bewitching voice, "Buyer No. 121, bid 1.1 billion, bid once."
"Buyer No. 121 bid 1.1 billion and bid twice."
"1.2 billion."
The buyer holding the number plate No. 018 took action again. He was also the fourth buyer to bid in the last round of bidding for "Feng Qiu Huang".
"1.22 billion."
Cheng Yinuo bid again.
"1.3 billion."
Buyer No. 018 increased the price again.
Cheng Yinuo glanced over there and saw that the leader was an old man in his sixties, with white beard and hair, wearing a Tang suit.
Around him were seven or eight followers, including men and women, secretaries, assistants, bodyguards and experts. However, Cheng Yinuo didn't recognize him, so he was probably a foreign Chinese.
"1.32 billion."
Cheng Yinuo increased the price again, and changed his strategy from the first round, only adding 20 million each time.
The old man in Tang suit frowned slightly and whispered something to the man in suit next to him, and they raised the price again.
"1.5 billion."
"1.52 billion."
"1.6 billion."
The man in a suit once again held up the number plate No. 018 and made a quote.
"1.62 billion."
"1.7 billion."
"1.72 billion."
…
After more than ten consecutive rounds of stalemate, the price has reached 3 billion, but Cheng Yinuo continues to increase the price by only 20 million each time.
"3.02 billion."
The man in the suit couldn't bear it any longer. He slapped the chair in front of him and shouted loudly: "If you can't afford it, don't be embarrassed here. Isn't it shabby to add 20 million each time?"
"Who the hell are you yelling at?"
Bai Qian, who was wearing a white suit, immediately jumped out and yelled, "Every time the price is increased, it will be no less than 20 million. Don't you understand human language? If you don't accept it, you can add 20 million, or you can just ask for 5 billion!" "
The host hurriedly spoke to mediate: "Please be patient with No. 018. The bidding of No. 121 is completely in compliance with the regulations. Please abide by the auction discipline."
The man in the suit couldn't bear it any longer and directly shouted out the price: "5 billion, I'm offering 5 billion. If you have the ability, can you follow me?"
"5.02 billion."
Cheng Yinuo sneered, feeling like he was walking a dog.
She can even conclude now that this group of people is the holder of "Tiger and Dragon Pan", and the price of 6.8 billion at the Paris auction is completely a setup.
They were in cahoots with the people at the Paris auction house, or maybe they were all in the same group. The asking price of 6.8 billion is completely creating an illusion for myself, and then taking it to the New York auction to set a trap for myself.
At the Paris auction, even if they asked for 68 billion, they would not lose anything because they did not have to pay at all, they were just performing a show!
The purpose of this scene is to lure yourself into taking the bait in today's auction.
The bidding deposit for the Paris auction only requires 100 million Chinese dollars, while today's auction requires 500 million Chinese dollars. If you regret the auction, the 500 million deposit will be confiscated.
The man in the suit's breathing became much faster, and he looked down at the old man in Tang suit.
The corners of the old man's mouth in Tang suit were slightly raised, showing a sinister smile, and he quietly extended five fingers to the man in suit.
His meaning couldn't be more obvious. If he adds one last time to raise the price to 5.5 billion, he can close the network!
"5.5 billion!"
The man in the suit raised the number plate in his hand again and said angrily, "We are bound to get this picture of a tiger and a dragon today, no one can get it!"
Cheng Yinuo yawned and threw the number plate into Bai Qian's hand.
"That's it for today."
Song Yuanxing and Zhou Li both looked surprised: "It's less than 6 billion now. Don't you plan to compete anymore? This picture may be the key to finding the antidote."
"No more fighting."
Cheng Yinuo took out his sunglasses from his coat pocket and put them on the bridge of his nose, "If we can get "Feng Qiu Huang", our mission today will be completed."
The host's loud voice echoed in the hall: "Buyer No. 018 is asking for 5.5 billion, once."
Five minutes later, the host's voice sounded again: "Buyer No. 018, asking for 5.5 billion, twice."
Seeing Cheng Yinuo taking a nap while leaning on the seat wearing sunglasses, the man in the suit suddenly became anxious and shouted at the top of his voice: "Hey... Sanba, aren't you very arrogant? Why don't you stop bidding? You continue to bid. ah?"
Cheng Yinuo rolled his eyes and sneered: "Idiot, I'm a bastard. I'm just here to raise the price. Of course I won't scream again. 5.5 billion, take it! This picture of a tiger crouching is yours It’s over!”
"you……"
The man in the suit suddenly felt sweat on his forehead and stood there dumbfounded, speechless.
"No. 018 bid 5.5 billion, bid three times, and the deal was completed!"
The auction came to an end with the host's gavel hitting the table.
"Hold!"
The old man in Tang suit couldn't bear it any longer. He kicked the chair in front of him and left the scene, surrounded by several followers, cursing.
Half an hour later, the auction ended.
Cheng Yinuo paid the commission for the purchase of "Feng Qiu Huang" and successfully obtained the drawings. The deposit was equal to the purchase price, so there was no need to return it or pay additional money.
A group of more than ten people successfully returned to the Empire Hotel, the most luxurious hotel in New York, and booked an entire floor.
Cheng Yinuo called Gao Qidou to his room alone.
"Teacher Gao, do you know why I suddenly gave up bidding on the Tiger Picture?"
Gao Qidou lit a cigarette, took a deep breath, shook his head and said: "It feels like this auction and the Paris auction are the same."
"It's really rare. Teacher Gao, have you noticed it too?"
Cheng Yinuo showed a relieved expression, "I now suspect that Song Yuanxing and Zhou Li were bribed. Fortunately, you are an exception. Otherwise, I would be really sad."
Gao Qidou flicked the cigarette ashes on his fingertips: "Is it just because they persuaded you to continue bidding?"
"yes."
Cheng Yinuo nodded, "With a little calm observation, you can see that there is something fishy about today's auction, but the two of them continue to encourage me to bid. This can't help but make me suspicious of their actions."
