readx; Due to the wave of enthusiasm set off by the previous snuff bottle auction, the atmosphere of the auction was fueled by the auctioneer, and there were waves of small waves one after another. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 infoIt's just that these small waves are a little bit petty compared to the previous wave. However, it is also unexpected that the originally unremarkable charity auction can set off such a boom.

After a successful auction of more than a dozen lots, the auction is also coming to an end. Therefore, the finale of this auction was also brought out.

Two uniformed staff members carried an antique table and walked up to the auction table. There was something on the table, but I don't know what it was, because it was covered with a red silk scarf, and I couldn't see its true face. The only thing that can be judged is that it should not be more than a radio.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is the last lot to be auctioned today." The auctioneer said in a high-pitched and passionate voice, "This lot is the highlight of today's auction. Because it's a lot of far-reaching significance. ”

The auctioneer said this, deliberately stopped, and then glanced at the whole room. Finding that everyone's attention was attracted by him, he continued: "This lot was originally a foreign missionary in ancient times, who floated across the vast ocean and traveled thousands of miles to our land of China to preach here. He was ordered by the Pope at the time to visit the Emperor at that time. As a greeting gift, the missionaries presented the gift to the emperor. It's just that at that time, due to the backwardness of science and technology and cultural differences, the emperor didn't know what it was. So, he found a knowledgeable scholar in the palace, but no one knew this thing. In the end, the emperor could only consult the missionaries. The missionaries said that it was a timekeeping tool, and that it was a very popular thing in the West. This kind of thing is called a clock. ”

As he spoke, the auctioneer lifted the red silk scarf, revealing the true face of the last lot. This is an ancient clock with obvious traces of history. The clock is covered with a glass enclosure on the outside, and inside the glass enclosure is a wooden clock. The clock is not too big, but the hour and minute hands on it are made of gold. It can be seen that this is a clock that flowed in from the West in ancient times and was dedicated to the emperor.

This was the first clock that Western missionaries presented to the emperor. According to legend, it was brought by Francis missionary Father Matteo Ricci during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty and dedicated to the Wanli Emperor at that time. Then the Ming Dynasty broke down, the Qing army entered the customs, and after capturing the Forbidden City, this Western clock was found in the palace. It has been preserved ever since. Although the clocks presented by Western envoys later became more and more valuable and the craftsmanship became more and more exquisite, the first Western clock in history was still preserved and placed in the Old Summer Palace. In the last years of the Qing Dynasty, the British and French forces captured Yanjing, burned the Old Summer Palace, and looted most of the precious cultural relics preserved in the garden. Among them, it also includes the first Western clock in history. The funny thing is that this Western clock was originally presented to the emperor by the West, but in the end it was snatched back by the Western powers, which cannot but be said to be a tragedy.

After the liberation, this first Western clock in history changed hands several times, and was finally bought by a Chinese collector and kept in his home. Our organizers of this auction were fortunate enough to find the descendants of this Chinese collector and persuaded him to donate this Western clock to auction. And he finally agreed, and donated the meaningful clock. ”

After listening to the auctioneer's introduction, everyone felt relieved. History is often heavy, and whenever future generations hear about these heavy histories, there is always a sense of oppression. After listening to this tortuous history, the people who were originally immersed in the story were also relieved, and the heavy sense of oppression on their bodies disappeared in an instant.

I have to say that the auctioneer is indeed very skillful. If he hadn't talked about this history and started the auction directly, perhaps this lot would not have shown how precious and meaningful it was. Therefore, it is likely that you will not be able to get a good price. And after such an emotional and profound narration by him, many people's emotions have changed.

"The first Western clock in history, with a starting price of 5 million. Each time you raise a card, the price will be increased by 100,000. Please bid. ”

After the auctioneer finished speaking, there was a sound of discussion below. However, most people can afford this price.

That's what an auctioneer does. If he directly shouted the starting price of 5 million at the beginning, there must be many people who scoff at this and disdain it. But when he told the story, most people felt that the starting price of 5 million was absolutely acceptable.

After a few seconds of silence, someone began to raise their signs.

Gongxi calmly looked at the number plates one after another, and did not make any moves. Just then, his cell phone rang. It's the sound of a text message. He took out his mobile phone and saw that it was actually sent to him by Ning Sijian.

"I am bound to get this lot, please help me if necessary. However, I have limited funds, please try to control the transaction price within 15 million. ”

Gong Xiping closed his phone and glanced forward, only to find that Ning Sijian just turned his head and glanced at him. After the two exchanged glances for a short time, Ning Sijian turned around.

It has to be said that the auctioneer's story was successful. In a short period of time, the price has gone from 5 million to 6.5 million. Moreover, there are still many people who are still raising their cards to increase the price.

Gong Xiping observed, and among the people who are still holding cards, there are two or three people who will first glance at Ning Sijian's side before raising their cards, and will only raise their cards again after getting his approval. It seems that these people should be Ning Sijian's people. And a few other people set their sights on another person, and only after getting that person's approval will they raise their cards to increase the price.

And that person, Gong Xiping happened to know. He is Yang Hui, who was pestering Ling Yu before and stumbling when he was bidding for a snuffbox just now!

Gong Xiping nodded secretly. It seems that Yang Hui is also determined to win this lot.

The price has been rising, and now the price has reached 7.1 million. And at this time, there are not many people who can hold up their cards. After all, to spend millions on such a clock, you still need to think carefully.

As for the people on both sides of Ning Sijian and Yang Hui, at this time, they also adopted a cautious attitude, and no one arbitrarily increased the price. Although both parties wanted to get the lot, they wanted to get it at the lowest cost.

This is the charm of auctions.

Gongxi smiled lightly, and suddenly raised the number plate in his hand.

"8 million."

Gongxi's flat voice was once again like a giant peak thrown into the calm sea, and immediately set off a storm of waves. Everyone present looked at him with shocked eyes. The young man didn't look very old, but he was always able to do something unexpected. Qiu Pengliang was tricked by him just now, who does he want to play this time?

After a brief moment of shock, the auctioneer immediately returned to normal. He immediately said in an impassioned voice: "8 million, this gentleman bid 8 million!" ”

Yang Hui glanced at Gong Xiping, and the expression on his face was uncertain. Just now, because he was arrogant and too careless, he fell into the other party's way. I can't get hit again this time. Moreover, he made up his mind that all the humiliation he had suffered just now would be taken back this time!

"This gentleman bid 8 million, is there anything higher than 8 million? 8 million for the first time, 8 million for the second ......"

At this time, Yang Hui suddenly raised the number plate in his hand.

"8.5 million."

"8.5 million, 8.5 million, this gentleman out of 8.5 million! Is there a higher bid than 8.5 million? ”

"10 million." Gong Xiping didn't blink his eyelids, and said lightly.

Not only was there a sensation in the audience, but even the corners of the auctioneer's eyes twitched fiercely. He has been an auctioneer for so many years, and it is the first time he has met a young man like Gong Xiping. He never bids according to the rules, and every time he bids is very unexpected. He subconsciously glanced at Yang Hui, not knowing if Yang Hui was still being tricked by him like before this time.

Yang Hui's eyelids also jumped. This kid is too ruthless, isn't he? Isn't that a death cause! To be honest, 10 million has actually exceeded Yang Hui's psychological price. He originally wanted to win the lot within 10 million. But now Gong Xiping actually directly called the price to 10 million, which caught him off guard. However, if he was allowed to give up like this, he was really unwilling. I was tricked just now, but now I have to get some ground back anyway.

Yang Hui subconsciously glanced at Gong Xiping, but he suddenly found that Gong Xiping was looking at him with an almost mocking look. That kind of mocking look made Yang Hui's heart shrink fiercely.

This guy can't be fooling me again, right? Yang Hui suddenly hesitated.

"10 million, this gentleman bid 10 million. Is there a higher price than 10 million? The auctioneer said in an impassioned voice. However, although he said it to the audience, his eyes always glanced at Yang Hui.

Yang Hui glanced at Gong Xiping again, and Gong Xiping's playful expression became more and more powerful. He wanted to raise his cards several times, but he was worried that Gong Xiping would play tricks again. You know, it's a small thing for him to lose some money, but being teased twice in a row by a hairy guy makes him very embarrassed.

"Okay, 10 million, deal! Thank you gentleman for your generous support! ”

Just when Yang Hui was still swaying from side to side and uncertain, the auctioneer struck the hammer in his hand. The final word, this lot was finally auctioned away in Yang Hui's hesitation.

Gongxi stood up slowly, and said with a smile: "Thank you for that gentleman's humility." That's not all I had on my plan. But at the last minute, he gave me a hand, and I saved a lot of money. ”

When Yang Hui heard this, he felt that his eyes were full of stars. I almost vomited a mouthful of blood. He stood up tremblingly and pointed at Gong Xiping, but he didn't say anything for a long time. In the end, his legs were weak and he sat back down. Qiu Pengliang beside him nervously kept helping him get along.