Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 423: Blatantly (please vote, please recommend)
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“What’s special about this set of antique furniture is that someone found a very important historical document in the leg of this desk, the most authentic first-hand information about the history of the American Civil War.
Many people here should know the origin of this set of furniture. This is the set of antique furniture where Steven discovered General Sherman’s marching notes. It is very memorable and worth collecting!
The authenticity and importance of this marching notebook are beyond doubt! Not only can the video of the discovery prove it, but so can the paper just published by Professor Kane, an expert on American history at Columbia University! "
Auctioneer Brad continued to introduce the lots, his voice was very clear and resounded throughout the audience.
While introducing, he also reached out and gestured toward Ye Tian to indicate Ye Tian's presence.
Following his gesture, almost everyone looked at Ye Tian, their eyes filled with envy.
Of course, there are also those whose teeth are itching with hatred and whose eyes are spitting fire!
In all likelihood, these people are from the south of the United States and have an unforgettable hatred for General Sherman. By the way, they even hate Ye Tian!
While paying attention to Ye Tian, everyone was talking in low voices.
"It is impossible to buy this set of furniture at a low price. With Steven's bastard's insidious and cunning style, he will definitely arrange for someone to drive up the price and squeeze out the value of this set of furniture to the maximum extent!"
"No way! Who let this set of furniture belong to that bastard! If you want to get it, you have to be slaughtered! This is an unsolvable proposition!"
Brad did not pause at all, and continued to exaggerate the importance of this set of furniture, tempting more bidders to participate in the upcoming bidding, the crazier the better!
The bewitchment has obviously worked. Many people are already eager to try it. They are staring at the antique furniture on the big screen with extremely intense eyes, as if they are determined to win!
As for Ye Tian, the owner of this set of antique furniture, he was smiling and chatting with a few people around him, looking relaxed, just waiting to collect dollars.
"Ye Tian, it seems that your popularity here is not very good! How did you get around? In just a moment, I saw several people staring at you with gnashing teeth and red eyes!"
"Hahaha, Lao Liu is right. I have seen several of them. It seems that some of the rumors are true. You have enemies everywhere in the United States!"
The people next to them were joking in low voices and laughing happily.
"Brothers are quite good at it, and they do have a lot of enemies, but what can they do? They can even bite me! I'm afraid they don't have such good teeth!
Sherman dug up the ancestral graves of white people in the southern United States. This march notebook happened to record that period of history, so by the way, these guys also hated their buddies! "
Ye Tian smiled and explained in a low voice, with a disdainful expression on his face.
Listening to these words, Mr. Ma and the others were secretly filled with emotion.
It’s just this guy! If it were any other Chinese in the United States, who would dare to act like this?
The vast majority of Chinese Americans in the United States have been cautious throughout their lives, fearing that they would make the wrong mistake and would always be in a weak position, with less say than black people!
Now, suddenly, such a powerful guy appears. He is high-profile, flamboyant, never afraid, cruel, cunning and cunning. He is completely alien and makes everyone stunned!
Although this kid's behavior is a bit deviant and unconventional, it is indeed very inspiring! It makes people have to secretly give a thumbs up and praise it.
After chatting for a few more words, Mr. Liu smiled and asked:
"Ye Tian, do you want to help you raise the price? We are good at this!"
"No, my antiques all have reserve prices, which are similar to the market prices. No one can take advantage of my friends. Just sit and watch the show. These Americans will raise the prices!"
Ye Tian shook his head and said confidently.
"Hahaha"
A few people laughed and prepared to sit back and watch.
Later, Mr. Ma smiled and joked:
"You're such a thief! You won't suffer any loss at all. It seems that we will also be slaughtered by you at the Chinese porcelain special event the day after tomorrow!"
"Just this once! If there are decent Chinese antiques in the future, I will send you pictures and videos directly. We will not go through Sotheby's. I will definitely save a lot of money!"
Ye Tian smiled and whispered.
As he spoke, Brad had finished his introduction and the auction began.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the starting bid for this set of antique furniture is US$80,000, and the minimum bid increase shall not be less than US$3,000. The bidding begins, US$80,000, US$80,000, does anyone bid?"
Brad shouted loudly and fast, his voice full of passion!
At the same time, his head began to turn left and right, and his eyes scanned the audience to see if any bidders raised their signs to accept the price.
The assistants standing on both sides of the auction table were also keeping a close eye on the situation, ready to remind Brad at any time so as not to miss the bidder's offer.
At the same time that Brad reported the starting price, someone immediately raised a bidding number. It was a white man in his fifties sitting in the front row.
"OK! There is an offer of $80,000. It's Mr. Erwin on the 25th. Thank you very much. The current price is $83,000. Which gentleman or lady is the offer?"
Brad stretched out his hand and gestured toward the audience, pointed to the location of bidder No. 25, and said loudly.
Bidder No. 25 should be a regular patron of Sotheby's auctions, or a famous collector who often participates in various auctions, so Brad knows this person.
Brad's voice didn't pause for a moment, and he quickly quoted the new price, speaking as fast as a machine gun.
"$90,000, Brad!"
A loud voice echoed throughout the entire auction hall!
Someone took the initiative to raise the price, showing their determination to win, and fierce competition began!
This is exactly what Ye Tian wants to see the most. The more bidders, the better, and the crazier the better!
When the voice came, he immediately turned to look at the bidder behind him. It was a white man in his sixties. No need to ask, he must be a Yankee!
When he saw this person, Ye Tian nodded friendly to him, and he also responded.
"Mr. No. 149 has raised the price to US$90,000, which is very generous. It is now US$95,000. Does anyone bid for US$95,000? This is antique furniture that carries a piece of American history. Don't miss it!"
Brad’s voice echoed throughout the auction hall, full of passion.
While quoting, he was also constantly confusing many bidders.
Another bidder came from the Internet. A Sotheby's staff member stood in front of the computer and raised his bidding sign.
In the blink of an eye, the competition has become increasingly fierce, with more and more people participating in the bidding.
In the rounds of bidding, the price of this set of antique furniture was continuously pushed up, quickly approaching the reserve price set by Ye Tian. It was only a matter of time before the reserve price was exceeded!
"Ye Tian, looking at the current situation, this set of furniture will definitely fetch a very good price. You are going to make a lot of money. Congratulations in advance!"
Master Ma smiled and whispered, cupping his fists and cupping his hands to express congratulations!
The others followed suit and expressed congratulations.
"This scene is what I expected, but it's not hot enough. Brother, let's add more fuel to the fire and make the competition more intense. That would be fun!"
Ye Tian said with a proud smile that he was ready to raise the price.
Although the current bidding situation is hot, there is no significant price increase. Everyone is relatively rational, and the price increase is not large. Except for the one who raised the price at the beginning, no one has taken the initiative to raise the price!
If we continue this way, this set of furniture will never fetch a high price!
Someone needs to come forward to stimulate it. It is best to make some bidders lose their rationality and start bidding crazy!
Since you all remain rational, let me give you some excitement!
However, as the client, Ye Tian cannot bid for the antiques he has commissioned, and Betty can only hold up the placard!
Although everyone knows about Betty's relationship with him! But if you know, you know, so what can you do? None of us have any idea! After all, they are not married yet and are not legally recognized as spouses.
Of course, you can’t do this kind of thing too often, just once or twice, so as not to arouse public anger and be boycotted by all bidders!
When entering the venue, Ye Tian and Betty each received a bidding number plate, which was prepared for this moment.
"My dear, you are going to raise your sign and bid $180,000, and then let other bidders take the bait. We can just sit back and wait to collect the money!"
Ye Tian whispered to Betty, smiling extremely brightly.
180,000 US dollars is the reserve price he set. As long as it exceeds this price, the transaction can be completed. If a higher price can be achieved, that would be great!
"Awesome! I have long wanted to experience the feeling of raising a sign to bid at an auction. It must be great!"
Betty nodded quickly in response, her excited eyes shining brightly.
"It's now US$160,000, US$160,000, who will take over this price? Don't miss this opportunity!"
Brad’s voice never paused, and in the blink of an eye there was a new price.
The audience raised an arm high, holding a bidding number plate.
At the same time, everyone heard a clear and sweet voice, full of excitement.
"$180,000, Brad!"
Betty shouted loudly, her voice resounding throughout the auction hall.
"Wow! There's another competitor, and he raised $20,000 right away! It's really a big deal! It seems like he's bound to win!"
While marveling, people turned their heads to look at the source of the sound, wanting to see who the bidder was.
However, when everyone saw the face of the bidder clearly, everyone was stunned and a little confused!
Including Brad, the auctioneer on the auction stage! Just as dumbfounded!
Isn’t that Steven’s **** girlfriend? Why was it she who raised the sign to bid? What kind of trick is this? Can you still play like this?
In a blink of an eye, everyone was awake!
No need to ask, it must be the instruction of that **** **** Steven, who is raising the price of his antique furniture! Get ready to trick everyone!
Thinking of this, the auction hall immediately became agitated, and discussions followed.
"Fake! What a cruel bastard, he even asked for the price of the antique furniture he sent for auction, and he did so blatantly, so shameless!"
"No wonder others call him the villain of the auction house! He is indeed well-deserved. Whoever takes this set of furniture today will definitely bleed profusely and be brutally stabbed by this bastard!"
During the discussion, everyone stared at Ye Tian closely, and every look was very unfriendly.
Especially those bidders who were determined to win this set of furniture gritted their back molars and looked at Ye Tian fiercely, wishing they could come up and beat him up to relieve their hatred!
But under the gaze of everyone, Ye Tian was like a normal person, chatting with Betty with a calm demeanor and a relaxed expression, not caring about other people's opinions at all!
Ma Ye and the others sitting next to him were all a little red in the face at this time. They wished they could stay away from Ye Tian and tell everyone that they didn't know that guy!
At least you should cover it up! Even if we were to raise the price, it would still be better than asking your girlfriend to hold up a sign! This is too blatant!
At the same time, they were also a bit dumbfounded.
This guy is so flamboyant! No one is stingy! He is not afraid of making enemies of the whole world, he is simply a monster! No wonder there are enemies everywhere!
Brad wakes up, he doesn’t care who bids the price!
As long as it does not violate the auction rules and does not disrupt the order of the scene, the higher the auction price, the higher the commission will naturally be! He doesn't care about anything else.
Soon, Brad's rapid-fire voice sounded again.
"$180,000, from Ms. No. 62. It seems that Mr. Steven has high expectations for this set of antique furniture, so he asked his girlfriend to quote $180,000"
Ye Tian did not refute these words, but shook his head slightly to express his disagreement with Brad's statement!
Although everyone knows what is going on, superficial skills are still indispensable and cannot be taught to others!
Seeing his actions, everyone couldn't help but roll their eyes!
This **** is really hopeless!
Brad’s voice didn’t pause for a moment, and a new offer came out!
The competition continues and becomes increasingly fierce!