Chapter 80: Strange Bidders
This is an auction of precious jewellery and is organised by ABA Auction House in conjunction with its subsidiary, AP Jewellery and the third sponsor, Shida. The auction was held in the newly completed multi-purpose building of the National Normal University.
The hall on the first floor is spacious and bright, just entering the entrance is a miniature exhibition hall of Yabai jewelry, those polished exquisite jewelry quietly placed in the brightly lit glass case, precious and dazzling, their various postures make every woman who loves beauty pound and forget to return.
Ouyang Zhi took Si Ren to look at the counter one by one, and he found that Si Ren was not like many women nowadays when she saw jewelry, her eyes lit up, she was careless, and her little face was still faint, and even Ouyang Zhi was amazed by the exquisite jewelry, and Si Ren just glanced at it and browsed it.
Ouyang Zhi followed behind her with his arms crossed, and he was looking at the jewels while he pondered her.
Suddenly, she stopped at a counter, and she quietly looked at the jewels in the glass window, her fingers gently stroking over the glass case. Ouyang Zhi walked up, he was curious about what finally caught this girl's footsteps.
It was a bracelet of black pearls, each bead was the finest natural black pearl, round and rich, full of nobility, but the luster was gentle and soft. Each bead is decorated with mutton fat jade, and the pendant of the bead string is two bright red coral beads. Black, white, and red are intertwined, dignified and glamorous, which has created such a good existence, no wonder she stopped to watch.
It turned out that she liked black pearls, and the high and harmonious nature of black pearls was indeed very suitable for her, Ouyang Zhi thought. Siren looked at the price tag, and she gently covered her mouth with the back of her hand, hiding the surprise that was about to come out. Million! What kind of concept is that, people like her, who have a vague concept of money, also know that it is simply sky-high for ordinary people, she no longer has nostalgia, and left quickly. Ouyang Zhi didn't immediately follow her, he stood in front of the cabinet for a while, remembering the action of covering his mouth just now, and the corners of his lips faintly appeared with laugh lines.
The auction began, Si Ren and Ouyang Zhi sat in the front row of VIP seats, those lots were exhibited at the counter, and the pictures were displayed and introduced, Si only knew that these valuable lots all had a history, either designed by famous artists or worn by some celebrities, so the people who participated in the auction came prepared.
It was the first time for Si Ren to participate in this kind of auction, and he naturally felt a little novel. At the same time, she was also full of curiosity about Ouyang Zhi. When she first met him, she didn't know his identity, and as a result, she and he had an irreversible relationship. But she really didn't believe that Ouyang Zhi, the second prince of Zhenou Group, would be a cowherd in the Phantom Seven Bar. And now he is attending this kind of auction again, and the people who can qualify for the auction are either celebrities or dignitaries. And Ouyang Zhi obviously didn't hold any position in the Zhenou Group, but what did he do to make him have such a bohemian capital?
What made Si Ren feel even more strange was that several lots had fallen under the hammer, and Ouyang Zhi had no sign of raising his cards, he sat leisurely on the chair, as if he was an outsider and viewer of a game. As soon as he entered, he didn't look at anyone, not even the Si people next to him. Sometimes he pondered slightly, sometimes held his chin with his hand, and the corners of his open lips pursed slightly, as if he was deliberately playing deep, but Siren had to admit that he was indeed charming like this.
She noticed that many young women's eyes would drift to this side from time to time, and the more Ouyang Zhi didn't respond, the more they became attracted to him. And one of the girls is the most eye-catching, if Ouyang Zhi is the focus of men, then this girl is definitely the focus of women. She was only about twenty-one or twelve years old, tall and fashionable, and had a lot of money. Two-thirds of the lots were sold by her, and it was amazing how much money such a young girl had.
Although the girl was arrogant and reserved, she was also paying attention to Ouyang Zhi, but it was not as obvious as what others did. Even her gaze occasionally looked at the Siren scrutinically.
It is already the last lot, and it is the finale of this auction and the highlight of the auction. The name of the necklace is "Plato's Love", which is made of hundreds of diamonds, and is a love token given to his beloved wife by the world's top masters, and it is also its pinnacle. Over the past century, this necklace has witnessed many ups and downs of love, and finally reappeared in China.
The starting price is 20 million.
"Thirty million" Ouyang Zhi gently raised the sign, his voice was not loud, but it caused ripples in the room like a stone. Even the auctioneer's face showed surprise. Everyone's eyes were looking at Ouyang Zhi, and some people were quietly discussing and guessing Ouyang Zhi's identity.
Although Siren didn't understand the auction rules, she also knew that Ouyang Zhi didn't play his cards according to reason, and the first bid price was 10 million higher than the auction price. The beautiful girl looked at Ouyang Zhi, with some sharp judgment, this man had aroused her interest from the beginning, and now her interest was getting stronger and stronger.
And Ouyang Zhi was still sitting leisurely, ignoring the gazes that fell on him. He didn't look at anyone, he didn't look at the pretty girl.
"This gentleman bid 30 million, is anyone higher? …… 30 million once...... 30,000,000 secondary ......"
"Thirty-five million" The crisp female voice sounded, and it was indeed the beautiful woman who made the bid, and the Si people saw her and glanced at Ouyang Zhi defiantly. Siren couldn't help but look at Ouyang Zhi, with a determined smile on the corner of his lips, he calmly raised the card, "Fifty million", as soon as Ouyang Zhi's voice came out, an uproar sounded. The girl couldn't sit still, and when she looked at Ouyang Zhi again, her eyes were a little annoyed and angry.
Ouyang Zhi seemed to be bound to win, and no one was allowed to have a chance to compete with him.
"Ouyang Zhi, are you sure you want to spend 50 million to buy this diamond necklace?" Si Ren asked softly, Ouyang Zhi turned his head to look at her, looking at her serious expression, he smiled instead, such a scene, such a momentum, such a careful dress, it is rare for him to laugh so flamboyant and childish, a mouthful of white teeth shining in the light, extremely infectious.
"Do you like it, I'll buy it for you to wear." He tilted his head slightly to the ear of the Si people, his voice was very small, and his posture seemed a little intimate to outsiders.
His voice couldn't tell whether it was a joke or a serious one, but no matter what, the Si people couldn't afford it. She quickly shook her head, "No kidding. ”
"Do you think it's a joke?" He moved away from her, looking at her with raised eyebrows.
"Whether it's or not, don't get this on me. Whether I'm your guide or not, you're going to come to this auction, aren't you? "Siren was a little displeased.
"Angry?" He was happy, "Fifty million, don't you think it's worth it?" ”
"Do you think it's worth it?" Siren asked rhetorically. Seeing her frowning, Ouyang Zhi laughed out loud instead. He was always like no one else, laughing so presumptuously, the eyes of the wild bees and butterflies were sucked in.
"Sir, please, please ......" The auctioneer looked at Ouyang Zhi in embarrassment.
Ouyang Zhi smiled, "Oh, I'm sorry, I lost my temper, please continue to ......"
When the auctioneer asked if anyone had bid again, Ouyang Zhi's head turned sideways again, "Since you're not interested, then it's not interesting for me to bid." Why don't you just be a favor and see the woman over there? Her name is Milan, and she is only a student of the film and television acting department, but she is well-known in the auction world, do you know why, because she is a child. She is the daughter of the largest and richest jeweler in the country, and Michael's jewelry is quite influential in the world, and she is known for her deep pockets. This amount of money is nothing to Mi's, look, I transferred this necklace to this girl for 100 million yuan. ”
Si Ren looked at him with his lips slightly open, feeling that Ouyang Zhi's head was simply funny. 50 million is still too expensive, who would spend 100 million yuan to shoot a necklace that is only worth 20 million, unless that person's brain is in water.