"This..." Luo Feng pondered for a moment, seeming to be thinking about something.
Finally he nodded, "Okay, Governor Jiao, since you have the determination, let's give it a try."
“I still say the same thing, as long as you can get these two antiques, you can do whatever you want.”
This can be regarded as a guarantee for the other party. Otherwise, Jiao Yilang may not help him anymore if he finds that there is no benefit.
Even though he wanted to trick this guy, Luo Feng couldn't completely treat him as a fool. After all, he was still the president of this district.
Jiao Yilang was secretly happy when he saw Luo Feng agreeing. This was a chance for him to show off, so he quickly said: "Mr. Luo, don't worry, I won't let you down."
Luo Feng looked at the man in the suit again, "Can I get the antiques in advance?"
“For example, arrange them in the first and second places.”
The man in the suit looked hesitant, "Sir, these two cultural relics are the finale. It would not be in line with the process if they are submitted in advance."
“I know, but I have other things to do and I’m afraid I won’t be able to stay here for too long.”
Luo Feng still had to rush to the dock. He had just spoken to his subordinates on the phone, and now they were halfway to the destination.
If Luo Feng fails to arrive in time, once Boss Hua discovers the clues, their plan will be considered a failure.
“It’s really not possible. This process is fixed and arranged. If these two cultural relics are arranged first, the layout and introduction on the ppt will also be disrupted.”
The man among them looked ugly. It was not that he wanted to reject Luo Feng, but that he was just a part-time worker in this underground auction.
The reason why the finale is called the finale is because most people come here for this.
And this finale is also a gimmick that can attract more people to participate.
If Asian items are auctioned off from the beginning, a large amount of traffic will be lost. Even if there are some other cultural relics, it will be difficult to sell them at high prices.
“Don’t worry, with us here, these two final items will definitely fetch a high price, which will make up for the loss of your other cultural relics.”
Of course Luo Feng knew why the man in the suit was unwilling to agree.
After all, Bai Ningbing is also in this industry and has participated in many auctions.
But in fact, if it is true what Luo Feng said, it would make the price of these two final antiques not so high in disguise.
Because the extra price has been paid to other cultural relics.
Seeing that Luo Feng was so determined, since it was his opportunity to perform, Jiao Yilang couldn't miss it.
Upon seeing this, he said directly: "Then let's change the process. After all, bringing up the finale to attract everyone's attention will also make your auction more exciting, right?"
The man in the suit heard what Jiao Yilang said, and he really had no choice but to sigh.
"Okay, President, I will go and make arrangements now. You can take a seat first."
Then he glanced at Luo Feng. He still didn't know whether Luo Feng would let him leave.
Luo Feng nodded. Jiao Yilang had already negotiated with him anyway, and it was visually obvious that the man in the suit didn't want to cause trouble anymore, so there was no need to worry about anything.
This time, in order to prevent others from recognizing him again, Luo Feng also got two masks from Jiao Yilang.
Otherwise, just wearing a mask and exposing only one eye can be recognized by others.
This did make Luo Feng very curious. He looked at Jiao Yilang next to him and asked curiously: "Then again."
“President Jiao, we were not close to each other at that time. How could you recognize me at a glance?”
He did feel very strange. At that time, he never thought that he would be recognized by others.
Fortunately, there should be no boss Hua here, otherwise his planned trap would have been ruined.
"This is actually not that difficult. I have seen Mr. Luo's photo, and I have already learned Mr. Luo's appearance deeply. It is normal for me to recognize you at a glance."
Jiao Yilang laughed and said boldly.
As soon as he said these words, Bai Ningbing looked at him strangely, questioning her soul.
“Don’t you like him?”
Hearing this, Luo Feng's expression also changed somewhat.
"I'm not gay... Mr. Jiao, please wake up."
…”
Jiao Yilang was left speechless, "You two have misunderstood. My child has not offended Mr. Luo, so I also hope to cooperate with Mr. Luo this time, regardless of the past grudges."
In fact, there is another reason, that is, he is interested in Luo Feng's identity and wants to make some connections in the future.
Luo Feng nodded slightly, accepting Jiao Yilang's explanation.
He also understood that Jiao Yilang had his own little Jiujiu, and everyone was just using each other.
At this time, the atmosphere at the auction site gradually became lively.
The man in the suit hurriedly arranged for the two antiques to be auctioned in advance.
Luo Feng and Jiao Yilang were guided by the underground auction staff to find seats and sit down.
In fact, this underground auction is not like those large-scale auctions that do not pay attention to the location according to status.
After all, everyone has their own disguise and cover-up, just to avoid letting others discover their identity.
So you can do whatever you want, even if you are a beggar, you can sit in the front row.
Of course, you can’t enter an underground auction like this without an invitation.
Luo Feng wore a mask and felt calm.
I have to say that I feel much safer with this mask than wearing one.
His eyes scanned the surroundings, observing the surrounding corners.
Bai Ningbing sat next to him, looking equally alert.
Since they didn't see anyone suspicious, the two of them felt relieved.
At this time, the man in the suit sent a message to Jiao Yilang.
Jiao Yilang smiled and looked at Luo Feng next to him, "Mr. Luo, the manager has agreed that the two cultural relics that will be the finale will be auctioned in advance this time."
Luo Feng nodded with satisfaction, "Thank you very much, Mr. Jiao. If we can get these two cultural relics, I will treat you to a meal at the Qixing Street Hotel."
Jiao Yilang waved his hand, actually feeling happy in his heart.
Not long after, the auction officially started.
The host walked onto the stage and enthusiastically introduced the first item to be auctioned, which was one of the two antiques.
“Blue Bronze Cauldron!”
The lights at the scene slowly focused on the display stand, and a simple blue bronze tripod slowly rose. Its exquisite patterns and unique colors immediately attracted everyone's attention.
This antique, which was originally the grand finale, now unexpectedly became the opening of the auction, surprising everyone present. "Blue bronze tripod? What's going on? Why is the finale suddenly advanced?" A middle-aged man wearing a mask whispered to his companion.
“I don’t know, maybe the organizer has some special arrangements.” The companion also wore a mask, with a hint of confusion in his eyes.
“I have been coming to this underground auction for so long, and this is the first time I have encountered such a situation.”
"Me too…"
Others present also began to whisper. This sudden change was unexpected.
Some people speculate that it is because of the special request of a large buyer.
But some people think that the organizers want to create a topic and attract more attention.
Luo Feng and Jiao Yilang were sitting in the crowd, their expressions were calm, as if they had expected all this.
Jiao Yilang smiled slightly and said to Luo Feng in a low voice: "Mr. Luo, it seems that our plan is going smoothly."
Luo Feng nodded, his eyes fixed on the blue bronze tripod. This antique was of great significance to China, and he had to ensure that he could successfully take the photo.
After the discussion in the audience subsided, the host continued to introduce the history and value of the blue bronze tripod on the stage.
“Dear guests, this blue bronze tripod is a treasure of the ancient royal family, and its history can be traced back thousands of years.”
“It is not only a work of art, but also a witness to history. Today, it will find a new owner here.”
As the host finished speaking, the auction officially began.
As soon as the starting price was announced, the atmosphere at the scene immediately became tense.
Originally, the grand finale was put up for auction at the end. Many people came here for the highlight, and there was no plan to auction it at all.
This move also disrupted most people’s plans.
Jiao Yilang said softly to Luo Feng: "Mr. Luo, let's not rush to bid now. We will wait until the price is higher before we take action."
Luo Feng nodded slightly, an imperceptible glint flashed in his eyes.
People raised their placards one after another, and prices rose rapidly.
As the bidding progressed, the prices of the two antiques continued to rise, and soon exceeded the internal price mentioned by the man in the suit.
Jiao Yilang's face became more and more solemn, and he began to realize that the value of these two antiques far exceeded his expectations.
"Mr. Luo, this has exceeded 300 million. I haven't raised that much money yet. Can you provide some funds?"
Luo Feng spread his hands and shrugged helplessly.
"Alas... didn't Governor Jiao say that at the beginning? You come and invest the funds, and I will return them to you later. You also know that I am a foreigner. On the one hand, the exchange rate of the funds is capped, and on the other hand, my foreign currency The card limit is limited.”
Actually, this is just his excuse. To him, this little money is worth more than a drop in a bucket.
Since Jiao Yilang wants to curry favor with him and Luo Feng gives him this opportunity, he will naturally make the other party bleed.
"Then let me think of a solution." Jiao Yilang's face darkened, he took out his cell phone and typed quickly, as if he was sending a message to someone.
Finally, when the price stagnated at a high of 545 million, the voices at the scene became much quieter.
The price is beyond the reach of many people.
Luo Feng also set his sights on Jiao Yilang.
“President Jiao, what do you say here?”
If Jiao Yilang really didn't have that much money, then he couldn't just watch others bid it away. He would definitely still have to bid.
"I have collected the money, Mr. Luo, don't worry, I promised you." Jiao Yilang took a deep breath and decided to take action.
“Five hundred and fifty million!”
He then sent another message to the manager.
The manager understood the situation and asked the auctioneer to speed up the process. He also knew that Jiao Yilang and Luo Feng came here for the blue bronze tripod and the twelve zodiac bronze statues.
Soon, the auctioneer's voice echoed in the venue, "550 million once, 550 million twice...Is there anyone else who bids?"
At this moment, an unhurried voice sounded, "Six hundred million."
The whole place was in an uproar!
Everyone’s eyes were looking for this sudden voice.
The price of 600 million can be said to be the highest possible price in today's underground auction.
Furthermore, the price was increased by 50 million at one time.
唰! Jiao Yilang's face turned ugly instantly. He didn't expect that someone would dare to **** it from him.
Luo Feng had a calm look on his face, as if everything was as expected.
“President Jiao, what should I do? Someone’s price exceeds yours. Do you still have the extra money?”
"Six hundred million is nothing? I can get it too." Jiao Yilang gritted his teeth and bid again, "Six hundred and ten million."
“Six hundred and fifty million.” The voice sounded again without any hesitation.
Jiao Yilang had cold sweat on his forehead. He had met a competitor with strong financial resources.
It’s a pity that this is an underground auction, and he has no way to use his identity to oppress the other party.
Hence, he could only look to Luo Feng, hoping that the other party could provide more financial support.
Luo Feng shook his head and said softly: "President Jiao, it seems that we will miss these two antiques today."
Jiao Yilang's heart sank. He knew that he was deeply involved. If he could not take pictures of these two antiques, his promise in front of Luo Feng would be in vain.
“Six hundred and fifty-one million!” Jiao Yilang almost gritted his teeth and reported the price.
"This cost Governor Jiao a lot of money. I'm really sorry." Luo Feng continued to fight beside him.
“Six hundred and sixty million!” The voice continued, but already hesitantly.
"President Jiao, let's forget it. The price offered by the other side is too high, so there is probably nothing we can do." Luo Feng sighed, looking very depressed.
“Mr. Luo no longer dares to charge such a high price. He must have reached his limit. Don’t worry, I will definitely get this blue bronze tripod for you!”
After finishing speaking, Jiao Yilang stood up and shouted: "Six hundred and seventy million! I don't believe you can still follow me?!"
There was silence in the auction room, everyone was shocked by the sky-high price.
That voice never appeared again, and the auctioneer made the final decision: "One time for 670 million, two times for 670 million, three times for 670 million...sold!"
Jiao Yilang breathed a sigh of relief, but then his face turned ugly again.
He now has a huge debt.
Even if he used his status, he only raised 300 million, and he had to advance the remaining money himself. (End of chapter)