Chapter 20
Jiang Shu took out a pencil from the glass drawer and circled the price, purity, and size of Lan Yao's auctions over the years.
"This sapphire is purely natural, unfired, and has a slightly purple-tinged blue color. It is a very high-grade royal blue. It's a pity that I didn't see the collection in advance. I'm not sure if it has been swapped.
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There are many professional gangsters in high-end auctions, and there was a case where a diamond necklace was switched out by the organizer.
"Well, yes, most of the people who come here are for Lan Yao. No one can see the collection, and they don't know whether it is genuine or not. So in a sense, everyone is on the same starting line. This time, the appraiser does not use any tools.
The ability to identify treasures from a distance.",
Bai Shuxi showed a smile that was sure to win: "Junior sister, are you confident?"
"With senior brother's abilities, he can certainly do anything."
But why did Cheng Xiyu come? Is it also for Lan Yao? Although this thing is precious, how can it be worth his own trip? Is it for that foreign girl?
Room 301 on the third floor is the best place to view the auction table. From here you can clearly see every detail of the auction items.
Mr. Smith and Cheng Xiyu walked side by side through the corridor and entered 301.
The staff leading the way on both sides were always respectful and cautious: "Please go this way."
After sitting down, the staff brought a pot of tea, which was the best Lao Tongxing black tea, exuding a light black tea aroma.
"Brother Xiyu, come and have tea (self-translated into English)", Mr. Smith switched to English and spoke in Cantonese with great difficulty: "Today, whatever goodies Xiyu likes, I'll pay for them."
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"Smith, actually I came here to discuss cooperation with you." He picked up the steaming black tea that had just been poured and took a sip.
"Ah, well, I, Smith, am a person who values friendship. If I really want to find a partner, I would definitely put Shengjing (Cheng's company name, mentioned once before) first!".
What he said was open and clear, and there was nothing wrong with it at first glance. But if you listen carefully, you will find that he has no intention of looking for a partner at the moment. He wants to go it alone, so he has declined Cheng Xiyu's cooperation.
"Your company may not be able to win the royal sapphire mine in Myanmar."
Not to mention that some companies will deliberately squeeze them out, Smith cannot deal with the local snakes and dark forces in Myanmar. If he does not cooperate with Shengjing, he will only be able to guard such a large mineral source in vain and will not be able to mine it.
In the face of interests, no matter how much friendship you have, you have to take a back seat.
He clearly stated these pros and cons. Smith is a smart man and he understands these things. Naturally, Smith also understands them.
If you don't let go now, you just want to give yourself more leverage.
"Mr. Smith, please rest assured that although Shengjing is powerful, it will never use any means of squeezing. We are willing to split the profit 50-50 with your company." He said casually while watching the second half of the auction going on in the audience.
When this little trick was discovered, Smith was a little embarrassed and felt a little guilty.
No matter how you put it, Cheng Xiyu had done him such a big favor, but he ignored the friendship and started scheming.
"Ah ha ha ha - Xi Yu, I actually didn't mean that. Alas, interests come first. This time I am too small."
He smiled apologetically. Such a strong foreign man seemed a little embarrassed at the moment. He picked up the tea cup as if holding a drink: "I, I offer a toast to Xi Yu as an apology!"
Once you figure out some things, you will become more enlightened. When you cooperate with Shengjing, you don't have to worry about being targeted by others. No matter what happens in the future, you can always make money.
Cheng Xiyu watched his face changing back and forth, feeling calm in his heart, everything was under his control.
He picked up the teacup with his right hand and took a sip as a gesture of approval: "Happy cooperation."
"Hahaha, happy cooperation, happy cooperation!" Smith said with a big and rough face, and took a sip in a dignified manner.
The purpose of coming this time has been achieved, and the auction is coming to an end.
The last collection was brought to the table by two beautiful Russian women wearing cyan cheongsam.
The collection is covered with a layer of black velvet cloth, tightly wrapped, but everyone knows that this is the highly valuable collection - Lan Yao.
"The last item to be sold in this auction was once purchased by the British royal family. Its previous owners were all important figures. I don't need to explain its value. Everyone understands its value. There is no reserve price bidding, now - start!"
Room 506——
"Junior sister, how much do you think we can take the photo with?" The black cloth was slowly uncovered by the host on the stage. Bai Shuxi focused his eyes on the gem that exuded a faint blue light and asked Jiang Shu,
"..." Jiang Shu estimated a rough price in her mind and wrote a number on the back of the auction booklet with a pen.
As soon as Lan Yao appeared, everyone's eyes flashed with surprise. The noble lady wanted to buy it back and make it into expensive jewelry. The people in the jewelry store and the laboratory wanted to buy it back and use it as a treasure.
One person quoted the price, and the other person immediately picked up.
"100,000!"
"I'll pay 500,000!"
"Humph, I'll offer 5 million!", oh! Whoever bids didn't raise the price little by little, but it suddenly increased tenfold. Everyone thought again: What kind of brainless upstart is this?
Not only celebrities from all walks of life come to participate in the auction, but there are also some wealthy people who have made a fortune through small businesses.
This kind of person has no aesthetic taste, so after entering the celebrity circle, he always wants to blend in. However, the upper class circle has a clear hierarchy. Money alone is the most despised by these people. Only those with background, rights and money can survive in this circle.
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In order to show their status and become celebrities, these "coal bosses" naturally have to make some limelight on various occasions.
"5 million, Mr. Zhu of Room 460 bids 5 million, is there any higher price?"
The coal boss named Zhu opened the window and smiled proudly.
"Junior sister, you come and bid, it's our turn." Bai Shuxi handed the bidding auction to her.
Jiang Shu’s budget price is 15 million.
At this time, someone else followed the price to "7 million." She put out her bid and followed up with a price of "10 million."
The girl's voice was as clear as a mountain spring and resounded throughout the venue.
In 301, Cheng Xiyu leaned back and sank into the soft seat. He narrowed his eyes and flashed a hint of displeasure. It was obvious who the girl was following when she appeared here.
She actually followed other men to Hong Kong City without saying a word.
Oh, I am really becoming more and more disobedient.
It seems that he has been so good to her recently that she has forgotten her identity.
At this price, some people have been put off.
No matter what, it's just a diamond.
There was a smile on Bai Shuxi's lips, but he heard that the coal boss who opened the window on the 4th floor followed the price: "I'll pay, I'll pay 12 million! Let's see who wants to rob me!",
Boss Zhu gritted his teeth and offered a price that made him feel painful. He made his debut today, and so many people were watching. If he couldn't get it, someone might arrange it behind his back!
Shu Bao: "What should I do if I encounter a financial sponsor in a foreign country? Waiting online, urgent!"
Chapter completed!