Chapter 0837 - Encountering an Air Raid
Manuscripts created by Beethoven, discarded drafts by Leonardo da Vinci, portraits of various celebrities, including pieces from the royal family's private collection.
In order to show their support for the war and the expenses needed to maintain it, the royal family released a large number of collections.
Bai Xue sat alone in the audience, and when the auction item appeared, her expression became very tangled.
As the bidding was nearing the end and the auctioneer was about to hammer the hammer to confirm the sale, she raised the bid and bought the lot with a pitiful expression.
Once, twice, everyone understands, but when she chooses to bid at the last minute each time, and bids to the end, without giving anyone a chance, the people present will inevitably be dissatisfied.
"Wait, why does she start bidding at the end of every time, is this the new rule at Sotheby's?"
"Have you verified her assets? So far, she has bought nearly 500,000 lots, and we have never seen her. ”
Some people also chose to question her identity and property, looking at the other party's hesitant appearance, she didn't look like a rich person at all.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the other party is just a representative of the buyer, as for the real buyer, it is an important VIP of Sotheby's, and its identity is not convenient to disclose, and there is no problem with the qualifications!"
The auction was suspended, and the auctioneer explained to everyone and said in a very formal tone, "The other party's lot will be guaranteed by Sotheby's, and the auction will continue below." ”
The auctioneer said this because he knew very well that all the people present together were not as important as the man behind this poor woman.
When it comes to the name Charlie Lee, it is really famous at Sotheby's.
It's not just that the collection he buys each time is enough for Sotheby's auctions throughout the year.
Sotheby's has any good collections, as long as a phone call, the other party is interested, and they will immediately place an order for people to send to the other side of the ocean.
So far, the difference and shipping costs earned from this alone account for more than 10 percent of Sotheby's revenue.
Excuse me, does anyone dare to offend such a big financier?
Besides, the opponent's move did not violate the rules, but it was stuck at the last second every time... Although this practice inevitably makes people feel that it is deliberately targeted in the auction, who makes the man behind the other party too powerful!
The auction went on as usual, and it basically became Bai Xue's one-man show later, and she didn't know what the boss's preferences were, and she didn't dare to ask.
So I can only rely on the auctioneer's introduction to understand, with Li Zitao's identity and consumption at Sotheby's, I believe that the other party does not dare to deceive himself at will.
It's easy to deceive her, but when the things are delivered to Li Zitao, with that man's character, Sotheby's may be unlucky.
Bai Xue sat at the auction site, and in everyone's helpless but envious eyes, she perfectly presented what it means to 'buy, buy, buy, ......'
In the general manager's office, the head of Sotheby's London, the sexy and charming Bellofiolet, is personally in action to satisfy the big financiers with their services.
Two hours after the auction ended, the locked office door was opened, and a wave of heat rushed out with the smell of seafood, as well as Li Zitao, who looked refreshed.
"Have you bought everything?" Arriving at the VIP room, Bai Xue was compensating for the wine accompanied by a treasure connoisseur and admiring the various collectibles she had bought.
"Boss. Hearing Li Zitao's voice, Bai Xue stood up with a wine glass.
"Relax, we're here for a vacation!" Li Zitao raised his hand and motioned for her to relax and sit down.
This time Li Zitao went to London on a secret trip, and so far no one knows his whereabouts except Bai Xue around him, the personal secretary of the secretary's office and people from Sotheby's.
Wrong... And His Majesty the Beloved King, Li Zitao came this time to visit him, and by the way, to see his lovely baby daughter, Elizabeth.
"Is there a suitable gift for a little girl?" thought of "Elizabeth," Li Zitao decided to choose a suitable gift for her from the collection he bought this time.
This girl is not simple, she will rule the United Kingdom for more than half a century in the future, and she is the longest-reigning, most beloved and popular queen, and is affectionately called 'super long standby' by netizens. ’
At this time, Li Zitao was already thinking about marriage, if it weren't for the stiff relationship with George VI, he wanted to give this matter a final.
Aiden... Mason...
Thinking about it, Mason is more suitable, Aiden's personality is too jumpy, and it sounds like unruly, and in layman's terms, it is 'love to play and love waves!'
"Poof!" Li Zitao couldn't help laughing just thinking about it.
Eight poles haven't been skimmed yet, he has already considered the issue of candidates, how can there be a bit of a feudal parent.
"Free love... Well, you have to think about it. Thinking about it, Li Zitao felt that he really couldn't let them choose.
The ass decides the head, and when he is himself, he wants to make his own decisions, and when he becomes a husband, he seems to involuntarily take on the role.
Think about the two little ones are almost 8 years old, and in the Western concept, they will start to fall in love in about four or five years, and it's not too early to think about it.
"Boss, how about this?" Bai Xue found a sterling silver tea set from the many collections, and its previous owner was Queen Victoria.
It's a perfect gift to give the next queen something to the next queen.
"Very good, wrap it beautifully, use colored paper, and fill it with all kinds of cute fillings, stars, origami, etc. ”
Either don't do it, do it and do it your best, so that the other person will always remember who this gift came from.
may seem to be a little more utilitarian than Li Zitao, but to this point today, in his position, this is what he should think.
In 20 minutes, the gift was wrapped perfectly, looking both formal and cute.
"The car has been arranged, Your Excellency. "Sotheby's got him a very popular black car.
Put on the bowler hat, bow your head and walk quickly into the car, Li Zitao and Bai Xue drove in the direction where Windsor Manor was located.
Just as he was about to leave the city, the piercing air defense siren sounded, and the driver's expression became nervous, his hands grasped the steering wheel, and his body leaned back to step on the accelerator.
Boom, buzz......
The bomb fell on the house on the left, and Li Zitao saw with his own eyes that half of the house was blown open from the inside, and the stones flew like bullets, and then only the roar left in his ears.
"Ah~~" As soon as Li Zitao regained his hearing, he heard Bai Xue's scream.
At this time, she was covering her ears with her hands, her body curled up with her face full of fear and let out an instinctive scream.