Chapter 16: Shut Out
At half past nine on Sunday morning, Lin Xiaofeng appeared in the hospital on time. After helping Huo Tianhao with www.biquge.info discharge procedures, the two called a car and came to a café.
In the private room, the two chatted for a few words, and Lin Xiaofeng went straight to the topic: "Brother Huo, if I have a piece of jewelry to be auctioned, what do I need to do?" ”
Huo Tianhao took a sip of coffee and said unhurriedly: "You can bring the jewelry to be auctioned, as well as the jewelry certificate that has been appraised, and go directly to the auction office to apply for auction." ”
Lin Xiaofeng scratched his head: "What if I don't have a jewelry certificate?" ”
"It doesn't matter, the auction has a dedicated jewelry appraiser who can appraise your jewelry and issue a certificate. However, you will need to pay an additional appraisal fee. ”
"How much does the appraisal fee cost?"
"It's not much, it's usually just a few hundred dollars." Huo Tianhao could guess from Lin Xiaofeng's dress and the questions he asked that the jewelry that the other party was going to auction would definitely not be too expensive.
People who are really rich, who cares about the appraisal fee.
"But you don't have to worry, since you call me brother, this appraisal fee will be waived, how can I say that I am also a senior employee, this face is still there."
Although Lin Xiaofeng is about to become a rich man, the concept of saving has not changed at all, and he said with a smile: "Thank you, Brother Huo!" So when do I go to the auction house to apply for an auction? ”
"It's okay Monday to Friday, with auctions on Saturdays and Sundays off."
Lin Xiaofeng thought about it, and it seemed that he would have to ask the head teacher for a day off tomorrow.
After inquiring with Huo Tianhao about the address of the auction office, the two agreed on a time before getting up and leaving.
Early the next morning, Lin Xiaofeng rushed to the auction house with an illusory heart.
The auction house is located in a prime location in the center of the city, and Lin Xiaofeng needs to take more than an hour to get to it by subway.
At ten o'clock in the morning, Lin Xiaofeng appeared in front of the auction house. The auction house is a ten-storey building, and there are very few people entering and exiting the entrance of the building, and two security guards are standing at the door vigilantly watching every passerby.
Lin Xiaofeng came to the door and was about to step into the door, but one of the security guards suddenly stopped him, "Where's your reservation card?" ”
"Appointment pass?" Lin Xiaofeng was stunned, Huo Tianhao didn't tell him to make an appointment!
"That's right! You don't have an appointment pass? Sorry, we can't let you in! ”
Lin Xiaofeng was a little speechless, but he knew that these two security guards were their duty, not deliberately trying to make things difficult for themselves, so he stepped aside and dialed Huo Tianhao's phone.
But three calls in a row, no one answered! Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but wonder a little: Could it be that Huo Tianhao is playing with himself? But the other party doesn't look like such a person! At least that's what I think.
Lin Xiaofeng waited for a while, and Huo Tianhao's call came back.
"Brother, I'm sorry, there was something just now, have you arrived?" Huo Tianhao's slightly apologetic voice rang on the phone.
Lin Xiaofeng breathed a sigh of relief, and told him about the appointment card.
"Brother, I'm really sorry, during the time I was hospitalized, there were new regulations in the auction house, and I only learned about it when I went to work today. Wait a minute, I'll come out and pick you up right away. ”
Not long after, Huo Tianhao appeared at the door panting, obviously running in a hurry.
Lin Xiaofeng's heart was relieved, since Huo Tianhao was here, I believe that these two security guards should no longer bother with the matter of making an appointment card.
Unexpectedly, even if Huo Tianhao came forward, the two security guards still didn't buy it. And judging from the attitude, it seems to have gotten a little worse!
On the other hand, Huo Tianhao, although he was also angry, he didn't have a seizure!
Lin Xiaofeng's brows couldn't help frowning slightly, he felt that things seemed a little weird, which unit's security guards dared to have such an attitude towards the employees of the official establishment?
"Brother, wait a minute, I'll give you an appointment card, it seems that the system of the auction house has become stricter during this time!" Huo Tianhao smiled awkwardly.
Lin Xiaofeng also smiled, looking unconcerned. But it wasn't until near noon that Huo Tianhao walked out with a gloomy face: "Brother, I'll take you to dinner first, and the reservation card is estimated to be available in the afternoon." ”
The two came to a cafeteria on the side, Huo Tianhao didn't speak, just covered his head to eat. Lin Xiaofeng hesitated for a while, but still asked, "Brother Huo, is there something wrong?" ”
Huo Tianhao's action of chopping rice stopped abruptly, and only after a while did he sigh: "Alas! The world is hot and cold! Knowing that I would be fired for less than a big order of more than 10 million this month, these guys began to wear small shoes for me! ”
Lin Xiaofeng suddenly thought, no wonder those two security guards had such a bad attitude! However, even the security guards guarding the door dared to put on small shoes for Huo Tianhao, is this just because the latter is about to be fired?
Lin Xiaofeng felt that it was not so simple, so he said this guess.
Huo Tianhao was stunned when he heard this, and said in surprise: "Brother, I thought you were just a college student who was not deeply involved in the world, but I didn't expect your senses to be so keen!" Yes, as you can guess, these guys dared to make such a blatant harassment of me, and they were completely at the behest of another person! ”
Although Lin Xiaofeng is not deeply involved in the world, as a senior otaku, he has read a lot of books, and he also knows a rough idea of some situations in the workplace.
"Brother Huo, that person is your opponent."
"That's right! This guy's name is Li Dingfeng, and he came in half a year later than me. But this guy is very good at slapping horses, not only the leader likes him, but the customer is also willing to hand over the auction items to him to take care of. Now he is a senior auctioneer. ”
Lin Xiaofeng sneered, it turned out that it was this scum that prevented him from entering the auction house!
"Brother Huo, if you want to upgrade from a junior auctioneer to a senior auctioneer, I don't know what conditions are required?"
Huo Tianhao was stunned, he didn't expect Lin Xiaofeng to care about this at this time, but he still replied truthfully: "The conditions are not complicated, there is only one, but the difficulty is very high, and the total transaction amount of the auction is required to exceed 100 million yuan!" ”
100 million!?
Lin Xiaofeng's pupils contracted, this number was definitely an astronomical number for him now! However, he still has a lot of confidence in his illusory heart!
"Brother Huo, do you want revenge?" Lin Xiaofeng picked up a piece of chicken and threw it into his mouth, looking at Huo Tianhao with sharp eyes.
Huo Tianhao smiled bitterly: "Of course, but I'm going to be fired this month, what are you talking about revenge?" The gap between me and Li Dingfeng is estimated to be getting bigger and bigger! ”
The corners of Lin Xiaofeng's mouth curled: "If I say Brother Huo, not only will you not be fired, but you will be promoted next month, do you believe it?" ”
Huo Tianhao was stunned when he heard this, and then smiled bitterly: "Thank you brother for your blessings, but ...... Alas, I'll do my best! I hope to find a 10 million-level auction item in the remaining time! ”
Lin Xiaofeng didn't explain, and after swallowing the last bite of rice, he said, "Brother Huo, take me to appraise my auction items." ”