mtlumby2d Chapter 115: Not for Collection, Only for Submission to the Country
Chapter 115: Not for Collection, Only for Submission to the Country
Who among those who come to this auction is not a businessman pursuing fame and fortune?
Indeed.
This blue and white glazed cup from Longguo is incredibly beautiful. It is the only one of its kind in the world and cannot be bought with money, but... it still has value.
More than 9800 million euros is equivalent to more than 7 million yuan in Longguo.
No matter how valuable a small vessel is, it cannot be worth more than this price.
It was tacitly agreed that no one would raise the price anymore.
This is exactly the effect Lin Yaoyao wants.
She just wants those people to weigh the pros and cons and finally give up.
The auctioneer began the countdown.
"9817 million euros for the first time."
"9817 million euros for the second time."
"9817 million euros for the third time..."
"Congratulations to lot 68 for successfully winning the first lot of the day: a blue and white glazed teapot."
In order to keep the bidders secret, the seating arrangement at the auction was not in order, so even though the host announced the number of bidder No. 68, no one knew that No. 68 was Lin Yaoyao except Yu Pianpian and the other two and Orn Weiss who sent them the invitation.
"Next, let's bring out our second lot for today: the Warring States Period Jade Burial Suit with Gold Threads. Starting price: €100 million."
In order to help bidders from all over the world better understand the value of this item, the host even gave a brief introduction to the history of the Dragon Kingdom.
The people who were originally skeptical and totally disliked the Warring States Period Jade Burial Suit became interested when they heard that the Warring States Period in the history of Dragon State was 2500 years ago!
"It's a miracle that such a thin jade garment made of gold thread was made more than 2500 years ago."
"You see, it's very well preserved, and it hasn't faded at all."
"Why is it called the Gold-Threaded Jade Clothes? Does it mean it has both gold and jade?"
"I feel like it's worth collecting just for its 2500 years!"
"Hahaha, heroes think alike."
"..."
"........."
After a burst of discussion, the prices on the screen changed rapidly.
110 million euros.
200 million euros.
300 million euros.
500 million euros...
……
.........
Finally, it’s 3100 million euros!
3100 million, the price has reached the ceiling.
Seeing that no one was bidding any more, the host began to count down with ease:
"3100 million euros for the first time."
"3100 million euros for the second time."
"3100 million euros for the third time."
"Let us continue to congratulate No. 68 for successfully winning the second lot of the day: the Warring States Period Jade Clothes with Gold Threads..."
"Okay, now let's move on to our third lot: the Spring and Autumn Lotus and Crane Jade Pot. Starting price: €100 million."
200 million euros, 300 million euros... 1500 million euros.
No one raised the price again.
After the host counted down, he said, "Let us continue to congratulate No. 68 for successfully winning the third lot of the day: the Spring and Autumn Lotus and Crane Jade Pot..."
"Now, please bring forward the fourth lot: a celadon-glazed urn with string patterns. Starting price: €100 million."
"2800 million the first time. 2800 million the second time. 2800 million the third time... Congratulations to No. 68 for successfully winning the green-glazed string-patterned jar."
"Now, please bring out the fifth lot... 5670 million for the third time... Congratulations to number 68 for winning..."
"Now, please bring out the sixth lot... 3800 million, third time... Congratulations to number 68..."
"The seventh lot... 2400 million, third time... Congratulations to No. 68..."
"The eighth lot... 5290 million, third time... Congratulations to number 68..."
"Ninth lot... 3333 million, third time... Congratulations to number 68..."
"The tenth lot... 7700 million, third time... Congratulations to number 68..."
"4200 million for the third time... Congratulations to No. 68..."
"2000 million for the third time... Congratulations to No. 68..."
"7670 million for the third time... Congratulations to No. 68..."
"Congratulations to No. 68, who won the fourteenth lot at a price of 2800 million..."
"Congratulations to No. 68, who won the fifteenth lot at a price of 3460 million..."
"Congratulations to No. 68, who won the sixteenth lot at a price of 4300 million..."
"4000 million euros for the third time... Congratulations to number 68..."
"4700 million euros for the third time... Congratulations to number 68..."
"3500 million for the third time... Congratulations to No. 68..."
"3700 million for the third time... Congratulations to No. 68..."
"2200 million for the third time..."
"6888 million for the third time..."
"5000 million for the third time..."
No matter what form of auction, no one has ever bought twenty-three lots at once.
This bidder No. 68 definitely did not come here just to participate in the auction.
His goal... is all the cultural relics of the Dragon Kingdom!
The organizers panicked.
The Longguo Cultural Relics Bureau, which came for the Longguo cultural relics, was also panicked.
The other bidders who had been preparing for a long time and were longing for the Dragon Kingdom's cultural relics were even more panicked.
That's 23 lots, with a total value of over 1 billion euros. No matter where you put it, it's not a small amount...
Who is bidder No. 68?
...
Lin Yaoyao has been raising the price in various ways.
When she won twenty-three lots, Yu Pianpian, Zhang Ziyi and Ji Xianger had also finished counting the total. When they found out that it was more than 10 billion euros, they were so shocked that they could hardly breathe.
Ji Xiang'er held her cell phone and typed in the group of four people: 10 billion euros is about 76 billion yuan.
Zhang Ziyi also sent several anxious emojis in a row before typing: "I just checked, the last item in today's auction is the bronze sacred tree. It holds special significance for our Dragon Nation. Over a hundred years ago, it was jointly snatched from Dragon Nation territory by European and American countries. Over the years, our country has repeatedly intervened with various countries, but has never been able to bring it back to the embrace of the motherland..."
After reading Zhang Ziyi's text, Yu Pianpian's knuckles turned white as she gripped her phone. She pursed her lips, pondering for a few seconds before finally finding her flow and starting to type: "The Bronze Sacred Tree's significance to the Dragon Nation is surely well known to all nations. Since they've chosen it as the finale, the starting price is bound to be high. And with so many bidders from around the world vying for it, the final price is still unknown."
After reading Yu Pianpian's text, Ji Xiang'er replied: "Ah? What should I do then?"
Zhang Ziyi also asked: Yaoyao, do we need to contact the country?
Lin Yaoyao stared at the message Zhang Ziyi sent for a few seconds. Just as she was about to reply "Let's get in touch," Baofu99's voice came into her mind: "Host, the Dragon Country officials have arranged for someone to be at the auction site."
Did the Dragon Country authorities arrange people to be present at the scene?
where?
The auction is almost over, and I haven't seen him show any determination to win any of the items...
"99, are you sure?"
Baofu99 snorted in dissatisfaction, "When has this system ever lied?"
"Okay, thanks 99 for telling me, refill~"
After talking to Baofu99, Lin Yaoyao quickly replied in the group: No matter what the final transaction price is, I can afford it, you don’t have to worry.
Lin Yaoyao had just finished sending the message when the auction host, after introducing the bronze sacred tree, raised his voice and said, "Now, let's introduce today's finale lot: the bronze sacred tree!"
"Starting price: 3000 million euros."
The starting price for the remaining lots is 100 million euros.
The starting price of the bronze sacred tree is 3000 million euros.
It’s obvious how big the gap is!
Yu Pianpian's face turned pale.
Zhang Ziyi and Ji Xianger also looked uneasy.
Only Lin Yaoyao was very calm!
She has more than 30 billion yuan in her card. She just spent more than 7 billion on bidding for 23 items, and has more than 20 billion left. No matter how many people bid for the Bronze Sacred Tree, or how wealthy the bigwigs from various countries are, they should not take out more than 30 billion to compete with her, right?
Yes, Lin Yaoyao admitted that she was now gambling!
But now that things have come to this, what else can she do except take a gamble?
As for the person arranged by that country... Lin Yaoyao believed that his budget must be very limited, otherwise he would not have not bought a single item at the auction until now.
When the staff pushed out the bronze sacred tree and pulled back the silk cloth to expose it to everyone's sight, bursts of exclamations broke out throughout the auction hall.
The bronze sacred tree is 1.5 meters high, and every branch and leaf is a work of art that is exquisitely crafted.
Four or five thousand years ago, the Chinese were able to make bronze into such a shape and give it a mysterious color. Who could not be amazed?
The moment they saw it, everyone present tacitly felt that the starting price of 3000 million euros for the Bronze Sacred Tree was not excessive at all.
3500 million euros.
4000 million euros.
5000 million euros.
6800 million euros...
……
.........
5 million euros.
8 million euros.
10 billion euros!!
When the price on the screen turned into 10 billion euros, everyone present gasped.
One billion euros for an item is an astronomical figure at any auction.
Everyone is curious about who the person who shouted out 10 billion euros is.
What kind of financial resources could make him so bold that when others offered 8 million euros, he confidently raised the price by 2 million, bringing it to 10 billion.
The host is also good.
The organizers are also good.
Everyone is excited about the price of 10 billion euros.
This auction of Longguo cultural relics was a huge success.
This one event alone is enough for the organizer to make a fortune!
"One billion euros for the first time."
"One billion euros for the second time."
"One billion euros..."
As the host's countdown was about to end, the price on the screen changed to 11 billion euros.
The person who raised the bid to 1 billion euros was Lin Yaoyao. When the host was counting down, she thought it was a sure thing, but she never expected that someone would actually raise the bid by 100 million euros.
That's a bit interesting.
But... who is the person who raises the price?
Out of curiosity, Lin Yaoyao raised the price even faster.
13 million euros.
She added another 200 million.
At that time, the discussions in the auction hall gradually increased, and everyone was talking about the bidders for the bronze sacred tree. They were all like gods fighting each other and big men exchanging blows.
The man didn't raise the price again.
The host cleared his throat and was about to count down when the price on the screen changed again.
15 million euros.
This time, the other party also added 200 million euros.
Lin Yaoyao narrowed her eyes and thought to herself: Imitate me? That's interesting.
She added another 2 million euros.
On the screen, the price of the bronze sacred tree has become 17 billion euros.
When it was 10 billion euros, everyone present thought it was an astronomical figure. Now, in just two minutes, the price has reached 17 billion euros... For a moment, many people in the auction hall began to sweat because of nervousness and excitement.
Everyone has a voice in their hearts: 17 billion is more than enough, there is no need to increase the price.
However, the person competing with Lin Yaoyao still added 1 million euros.
When the price on the screen reached 18 billion euros, Lin Yaoyao had lost her patience. She decided to increase it to 20 billion euros first. If the other party continued to pester her, she would directly raise it to 30 billion euros.
If she still can't get it, then she really has no way to deal with this bronze sacred tree.
Alas, who made her so financially limited?
20 billion euros appeared on the screen for a while without changing, and then it was time for the host to count down again.
"One billion euros for the first time."
"One billion euros for the second time."
"20 billion euros for the third time."
"Congratulations once again to lot 68 for successfully winning today's top lot: the bronze sacred tree."
"At today's auction, all 24 lots went to lot 68. This is truly enviable and shocking. I'm sure everyone is curious about who this mysterious lot 68 is. Now, let's follow the lights and get to know the mysterious lot 68."
As soon as the host finished speaking, a beam of light hit Lin Yaoyao.
It was also at this moment that Lin Yaoyao deeply realized the significance of asking them to dress up before Yu Pianpian came!
At this moment, her image is perfect.
Excellent temperament.
His eyes were cold.
When the light hit her, she smiled faintly.
The host asked: "Beautiful lady, where are you from?"
Lin Yaoyao is not afraid of the host asking, but is afraid of not asking.
Her red lips moved slightly, and she took the initiative to introduce herself: "I am a native of Long Country."
"I would like to ask, did you spend 3 billion euros to buy 24 cultural relics because you, as a Chinese, have a special fondness for collecting cultural relics?"
As soon as the host finished asking the question, Lin Yaoyao responded with a powerful voice, "The cultural relics of the Dragon Kingdom belong to the country, not to any individual. I took pictures of them, not to collect them, but to hand them over."
Lin Yaoyao is obviously a beautiful woman, but when she said this, she exuded an overbearing aura that was intimidating.
In the official meeting hall of Longguo, a group of senior national leaders who were watching the live broadcast of the Longguo Cultural Relics Auction in Melbourne felt their blood boiling when they heard Lin Yaoyao say these words.
"This is the courage that the children of my Dragon Nation should have!"
"This female comrade has a very high level of ideological awareness. We are ashamed of ourselves!"
"If what she said is true, and all 24 cultural relics must be handed over to the country, then her return home will be extremely difficult. We must send someone to pick her up."
"Contact someone in Melbourne and arrange for us to speak to this lesbian."
...
Lin Yaoyao spent a total of 3.0328 billion euros at the Dragon Kingdom Cultural Relics Auction, which is equivalent to about 228 billion yuan in RMB!!!
After paying, Lin Yaoyao and Yu Pianpian were discussing how to transport the 24 cultural relics back to Dragon Country and hand them over to the state when a middle-aged woman in a business suit walked up to them and said, "Hello, I'm Fu Tingshu."
"Comrade Lin Yaoyao, would you mind talking to me privately?" After greeting her, Fu Tingshu's gaze fell on Lin Yaoyao's face...