At this time, the number of people at the charity auction gradually increased, and it was estimated that the event was about to begin.
People took their seats in twos and threes.
Entrepreneurs with substantial company resources, like Tang Shirong, typically sit at the very front tables.
Meanwhile, some of the key entrepreneurs with assets worth billions sat at the table in the middle of the room.
As for those with lesser reputations, like Chen Yun and Shu Tangyin, they could only find seats in the very back corner.
"Chen Yun, let's sit here!"
Shu Tangyin pulled Chen Yun to an empty table with a sign on it that read "Table 105".
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Han Xudong and Zhao Qingyu actually sat down at table number 106 next to them!
While eagerly pulling out a chair for Zhao Qingyu and inviting her to sit down, Han Xudong said with a grin, "Qingyu, we can sit here so we can keep an eye on certain people, lest they run away after losing a bet."
As he spoke, he glanced at Chen Yun and Shu Tangyin at the next table, seemingly casually.
Zhao Qingyu nodded arrogantly.
A short while later, a handsome male and a beautiful female host took the stage. After giving an opening speech, they invited the leaders to speak on stage before announcing the official start of the charity auction.
The first person to take the stage was a moderately famous female internet celebrity who brought a Hermes bag she had used to participate in the charity auction. In the end, it was auctioned off for 20,000 yuan, all of which was donated to the charity foundation, and she received a round of enthusiastic applause.
Following that, several other entrepreneurs took to the stage and auctioned off several items, each fetching tens of thousands of yuan, all of which were donated to a charity foundation.
Han Xudong couldn't sit still any longer. He went up on stage, took off his Patek Philippe watch, and handed it to the host to participate in the charity auction.
The female host exclaimed, "Young Master Han is auctioning off a Patek Philippe watch worth millions! Young Master Han is truly generous and kind-hearted!"
Han Xudong smiled reservedly, pointed to Zhao Qingyu below the stage, and said with a smile, "I have to thank Miss Zhao Qingyu for this. She is a beautiful and kind woman who often does good deeds. I was inspired by her and gradually learned to dedicate my love and give back to society."
The female host smiled and said, "Then thank you very much to the beautiful, lovely, and kind Ms. Zhao Qingyu!"
All eyes were on Zhao Qingyu, and everyone applauded.
Zhao Qingyu was flattered and quickly stood up, bowing slightly to everyone.
Finally, she glanced at Shu Tangyin intentionally or unintentionally, casting a provocative look, as if to say: "See how outstanding Han Shao is? Can Chen Yun, whom you cherish, compare to him?"
Shu Tangyin ignored Zhao Qingyu's provocative gaze and continued to chat and laugh quietly with Chen Yun.
Zhao Qingyu was furious when she saw this, thinking to herself: When Chen Yun loses, you'll have to apologize to me and admit that you were blind. Let's see if you can still laugh then.
On stage, Han Xudong's watch has already begun to be auctioned.
The final transaction price was 800,000!
According to regulations, the 800,000 yuan was donated to a charitable foundation.
Amidst enthusiastic applause, Han Xudong stepped off the stage triumphantly.
As he passed by Chen Yun and Shu Tangyin, he deliberately stopped and sneered at Chen Yun, "Kid, it's your turn. I want to see what decent things you, a poor bastard, can bring to the charity auction and how you'll beat me."
Chen Yun had not yet spoken.
Shu Tangyin spoke first, cursing at Han Xudong: "You're so blind! Just open your eyes and wait and see!"
Han Xudong suppressed his anger and sat down next to Zhao Qingyu.
At this point, the host on stage asked who else wanted to participate in the charity auction.
Shu Tangyin quickly nudged Chen Yun's elbow.
Chen Yun understood, stood up, and smiled, "I'll join in the fun and contribute my meager strength!"
The female host immediately said, "Please welcome the gentleman from table 105 to the stage."
Chen Yun walked onto the stage.
The female host first asked him his name, and then asked him what he planned to contribute to the charity auction.
Chen Yun rummaged in his pocket, took out the jade Guanyin that Shu Tangyin had given him, casually handed it to the female host, and said with a smile, "This one will do!"
The female host's eyes lit up: "This looks like an imperial green jadeite Guanyin. Although this jadeite has impurities and its texture isn't perfect, its market price should be between several hundred thousand and one million..."
The audience was surprised that Chen Yun, dressed in ordinary clothes, would bring out such valuable items to participate in the charity auction and support charity. They all applauded.
When Zhao Qingyu saw the jade Guanyin pendant held by the female host on stage, her expression turned somewhat shocked and angry: "Isn't this the jade Guanyin that Shu Tangyin wore? In order to support Chen Yun, she actually took out the jewelry she had worn for many years and put it up for auction for Chen Yun?"
Upon hearing this, Han Xudong looked at Chen Yun on the stage with disdain and cursed, "You good-for-nothing who lives off a woman!"
The female host cautiously asked Chen Yun, "Mr. Chen, this jade Guanyin is very valuable. Are you sure you want to auction it?"
Chen Yun nodded: "Go ahead and take the picture!"
The auction begins immediately.
Zhang Shirong, sitting in the audience, was the first to bid: "200,000!"
This price was still far from the price of Chen Yun's jade Guanyin, so several other wealthy people immediately wanted to get a bargain and started bidding.
Soon, the price reached 500,000!
Zhang Shirong stood up and said boldly, "I'll offer 1 million!"
Immediately, everyone present gasped in surprise.
Although this jade Guanyin is imperial green, it is not of top quality, and its market price is between several hundred thousand and one million.
Zhang Shirong offered one million, which was already the highest price; there was no room for negotiation.
Everyone was impressed by Mr. Zhang's wealth and generosity, and no one else made an offer.
Shu Tangyin breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Chen Yun's jade Guanyin had been auctioned for 1 million yuan, surpassing Han Xudong's Patek Philippe watch for 800,000 yuan.
Zhao Qingyu and Han Xudong's expressions turned extremely ugly!
Moreover, they were both very dissatisfied, feeling that this was the result of Shu Tangyin's all-out help to Chen Yun, and that the victory was unfair.
On stage, the female host happily announced, "Mr. Tang has now offered 1 million. Is there anyone else who will bid higher? If not, this jade Guanyin will belong to Mr. Tang..."
Before she could finish speaking, a calm voice came from beside her: "I offer 2 million!"
The sound wasn't very loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone in the room.
Everyone present stared wide-eyed!
who?
Who is still raising the price, and has doubled it from Boss Tang's 1 million to a terrifying 2 million!
who?
Who actually offered the price?!
The female host looked in the direction the voice came from and saw Chen Yun, who was tall and straight with star-like eyes and a smile on his face.
Everyone present, including Shu Tangyin, Zhao Qingyu, and Han Xudong, stared at Chen Yun in shock.
Han Xudong said in a trembling voice, "It was him! He was the one who just bid 2 million!"
Zhao Qingyu's pretty face was equally surprised and uncertain: "But Boss Tang clearly offered 1 million to buy his jade Guanyin, so why did he still offer 2 million to buy it back?"
Not only Zhao Qingyu didn't understand.
Even Shu Tangyin looked completely bewildered!
The audience members present were the same.
The female host on stage recovered from her shock and, barely suppressing her astonishment, cautiously asked Chen Yun, "Mr. Chen, are you really going to offer two million to buy the item back? Why is that?"
Chen Yun smiled slightly, looked at Shu Tangyin in the corner of the audience, and said gently, "Because this jade Guanyin belongs to my friend Miss Shu, I never intended to sell it."
These words stunned the entire audience once again.
Everyone finally understood.
This jade Guanyin was probably a gift from Miss Shu to Mr. Chen. Mr. Chen never intended to sell it. He took it out for everyone to scramble for, and then bought it back at an exorbitant price.
The left hand passed the right hand, the items were still there, but two million was donated to charity.
He showed off the things Miss Shu gave him in public, and also took the opportunity to tell everyone about his abilities. Why not?
After understanding the reason, Zhao Qingyu and Han Xudong's expressions both turned extremely ugly...
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