Chapter 219: Treasure Digging in the Warehouse
"Let's go!"
Brian Hurd drove a converted pickup truck from his family's car. CΓ³m's custom-made suit was changed into a regular T-shirt and jeans, and he opened the car door for Li Mo and them to get into the car.
Bosh, who also changed into ordinary clothes, went up with a wistful expression, and then Li Mo. Yang Dashao was very witty, and directly said that his stomach hurt, and then ran away, ignoring the resentful eyes of his good friend Bosh.
Li Mo, who had cheated Bosh, was in a very happy mood, and asked with a smile, "Brian, where are we going?" β
"It's in a warehouse center near Hollywood, where there will be five warehouses going up for auction today."
"Only in cash?"
"Yes, only with the cash you have. You can't leave the ATM to get money or owe money, and many places don't accept cash checks, but if you're familiar with the auctioneer, you might be able to do it. β
"Oh, that's kind of funny."
Li Mo is still in contact with this kind of activity for the first time, and ordinary people in the United States are not as rich as they imagined, and according to Brian, the trade in thrift goods is frequent.
He bought a lot of warehouses with a lot of household appliances or furniture, and basically Brian donated them to charitable organizations, leaving only collectible antiques.
"You're addicted once you've been there. The sense of accomplishment of finding something of value from a pile of garbage, even if it's only a few hundred dollars, is indescribable. I have a friend who found Elvis Presley's manuscript from the warehouse and sold it for more than two million dollars, which was so exciting! β
Brian and Li Mo had a good conversation, and Bosh, who was sitting behind them, was a little drowsy
"Okay, we're here."
Brian took out two flashlights and gave them to Li Mo and Bosh, "Okay, boys, we're going to have a big fight, are you ready?" β
Brian's expression, which was white and chubby, and lived like Maitreya Buddha, suddenly became fierce, and Bosh, who had no energy, yawned, and was immediately slapped on the head by Brian, "Hey, Bosh, we are going to enter the battlefield now, you can't do this!" β
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"Well, that's right."
When Li Mo entered, he realized that Brian's expression change was not contrived, but really needed.
Because many of the people who participated in the auction were fierce men, either with unshaven beards or tattoos on their hands. There are also some people who look ordinary, but they don't smile.
Brian said in a low voice, "Most of these are professional treasure diggers who make a living by auctioning warehouses and buying and selling old goods, and they are all ruthless characters. In order to buy the warehouse they want, these people will do whatever it takes, and intimidation and threats are just commonplace. β
Li Mo nodded knowingly, learned, and put on a cold face, making Brian nod in satisfaction. It's just that Bosh is a little troublesome, this guy has a little white face, although he is wearing ordinary clothes, he looks like a noble son, and he doesn't fit in with the atmosphere of the scene.
"Hey, Brian, you're not going to want to buy all the warehouses again today, are you?"
As soon as Brian appeared, everyone's eyes were on him in an instant. () Someone couldn't help but laugh, it seems that Brian is not a small fame.
However, what is the title of the wronged leader?
"That's what I wanted to do!"
Brian glared back without showing weakness, and Bosh couldn't help but shake his head, this uncle of his own is really weird!
Everyone else started to heckle, because it was a cash auction, and most people probably brought one or two thousand cash to the scene. Brian's name "Wronged Boss" comes from his huge amount of cash, spending money without blinking.
After a while, an auctioneer who identified himself as Mike walked out, explained the rules of the auction, and then announced that the auction had begun.
All five bins are outdoor.
Under the September sun in Los Angeles, a group of mermaids came to the rows of warehouses.
Bosh had been sunburned and weak, and he stretched out his tongue to dissipate heat.
"The first compartment number is 068, go and open the lock!"
As soon as the auctioneer gave the order, an employee carried a large pair of scissors and directly cut the lock short, which was so simple and rude that Li Mo was speechless.
As soon as the door opened, everyone flocked to the door, carrying flashlights to observe the situation, estimate the price of the warehouse, and prepare for the next auction.
"How's this warehouse?"
Li Mo looked around, there were a few old chairs next to the warehouse door, and then there were a lot of sundries piled on the ground, and in the depths of the warehouse, many cardboard boxes were neatly stacked inside.
Brian flashed and whispered, "Very good." Look at this chair, the ornamentation on it, it's definitely decades old... From this point, it can be inferred that there are probably other antiques inside. I see items worth five hundred dollars right now, and if they don't cost more than two hundred and fifty dollars, I can buy them and give them a try. β
"Oh, that's right."
In less than ten minutes, the auctioneer announced the start of the auction.
"No. 068, the starting price is twenty dollars, has anyone given me this price... Okay, the gentleman with the cuckold offered twenty, is there fifty, it's a good warehouse, it will definitely make money.... β
The auctioneer was very skillful in conducting the auction, and with his quick offer, the auction price increased steadily, and soon reached two hundred dollars.
That's when Brian said, "Two hundred and fifty dollars." β
It seemed that Brian was afraid of the ample amount of cash, and the scene was quiet. And the bearded man who had provoked Brian had a sharp look in his eyes and said, "Three hundred dollars!" β
Brian raised an eyebrow and said with a smile, "Five hundred dollars!" β
Li Mo finally knew why Brian was called the wronged boss. Just now he told Li Mo that it was best to bid for a position at a price of less than $250, and he directly raised the price to $500.
The auctioneer is happy that the wrinkles on his face can trap flies, because he also has a commission for the income from the auction warehouse.
"Okay, Brian is bidding five hundred, is there anyone who is higher than him?"
Obviously, the auctioneer is also familiar with Brian, a big-headed celebrity.
"Five hundred and one times, five hundred and two times, five hundred and three times... Well, warehouse 068 belongs to Brian! β
Brian smiled and went to the auctioneer's side to sign, while Bosh and Li Mo, taking the lock Brian gave them, locked the purchased warehouse. After the auction is over, they go back and sort it out, and there is only one day to do so.
Then I walked a little way to the front of No. 297.
As soon as the warehouse door opened, the cheap plastic toys all over the floor were disappointing, and the only thing that was a little interesting was the tightly packed cardboard boxes in the corners of the walls, which seemed to have fragile logos.
Brian said in a clichΓ©, "This should be a company warehouse, maybe a toy company?" This kind of garbage donation can't be donated, up to fifty dollars. β
Litter?
That's just right, how about letting Bosh do more exercise? Li Mo laughed evilly.
"It's all some good toys, did anyone give me a starting price? Ten dollars? Five dollars? β
The auctioneer shouted loudly.
Someone said, "I'm going to spend a few dozen dollars throwing this garbage, don't waste our time." β
The auctioneer's face darkened, "Five dollars, does anyone want it?" β
At this time, Li Mo calmly spoke, "Five dollars." β
There was no competition, Li Mo easily bought a lot of garbage for five dollars, and Bosh's face suddenly turned green...