After rounds of bidding, today's auction officially begins.
There is a black translucent square box on the exhibition stand, which allows everyone to see the general outline of the item.
"This is our first lot tonight. It's a bottle. The starting price is two hundred thousand."
This item had clearly become a warm-up for tonight's auction. The starting price was low, and after the host announced the start of the auction, the venue fell into silence. No one had ever tried this blind bidding method, and no one wanted to be the guinea pig.
Everyone looked at each other. Some people were eager to try, but they just couldn't muster up the courage.
Tang Jingyuan whispered something in Lu Anning's ear, and Lu Anning raised his sign: "Two hundred and ten thousand!"
Everyone looked at her, some with malicious smiles, while the majority were waiting to see the answer. Generally, the item at the front wasn't a good one.
The first round was obviously a dull one, with no one even bidding against Lu Anning.
Two hundred thousand is not a lot, but none of them wants to be a fool.
The host smiled awkwardly and made the final decision: "Congratulations to Ms. Lu for winning the first lot of the night at a price of 210,000."
Soon, a staff member came to Lu Anning to settle the bill. After paying and signing, Lu Anning could go on stage to unveil the mystery of the auction item.
After signing and swiping the card, Lu Anning glanced at Tang Jingyuan, feeling a little pained. No one believed it, and the first item shouldn't be something very good.
Fortunately, Tang Jingyuan agreed to reimburse her.
If she makes any profit, it's hers.
Lu Anning happily went up to the stage. Following the host's lead, he came to the display and pressed the button himself. The black translucent box slowly descended, revealing the true appearance of the auction item.
The crystal clear white marble had no flaws under the light. The 40-centimeter-high hollow carved vase was displayed in front of everyone. The scene was instantly in an uproar, and even Lu An Ning himself was stunned.
The vase is intricately carved, with a lifelike phoenix flying on its walls. Two hundred and ten thousand for such an exquisite white marble vase, what else could it be but a bargain!
The host excitedly congratulated Lu Anning, "Congratulations, Ms. Lu! God truly favors the brave. This is a top-quality white marble hollow-carved vase, valued at... one million and a half million."
As the host finished speaking, everyone gasped in shock. Who could have imagined that you could make money at an auction?
Everyone finally saw the benefits of blind bidding, and many people slapped their thighs and regretted not bidding.
Lu Anning took the vase amidst the envious gazes of the crowd, his heart overflowing with joy. With Lu Anning's demonstration, even before the second round began, the others were already rubbing their hands, eager to pick up the bargain and make a killing.
Lu Anning put the vase away, sat back next to Tang Jingyuan, and gave him a thumbs up.
As soon as the second item was presented, everyone was scrambling to bid, but Lu Anning saw that Tang Jingyuan didn't move at all. He instantly understood Tang Jingyuan's intention and watched others scramble for it calmly with him.
Only then did she understand Tang Jingyuan's intention and secretly admired the person who planned this auction.
Lose a small amount of money first, the main thing will come later.
Many people followed Lu Anning's lead and tried to bid, but when the price reached a certain level, some were hesitant to take the risk and withdrew their efforts. After several rounds of trading, with some winning and some losing, Lu Anning suddenly realized that this kind of blind bidding was a bit of a gamble.
Until a painting was presented, the few people who had not made a move held their breath.
The host's words were filled with uncontrollable excitement. "Everyone, what do you think of this landscape painting? It requires your careful appreciation. A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains, starting price: three million!"
As soon as the host announced the start, Smith couldn't wait to bid, and Lu Anning immediately looked at Tang Jingyuan.
"Is their target landscape painting?"
Tang Jingyuan said without hesitation: "Let's see first."
Before coming, he had indeed heard that a priceless painting, "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains," would appear tonight. However, he remembered that Smith loved Tang Yin's landscape paintings the most. If it was truly his authentic work, the starting price would not be so low as three million.
Everyone's eyes were focused on the scroll, all filled with passion and desire. The bidding gradually became fierce. When the price was reached to eight million, Mr. Smith hesitated and hesitated to continue bidding, but his eyes still showed deep reluctance.
At this moment, Pei Yongsheng, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke: "Nine million!"
The resounding voice attracted the attention of many people. As everyone was exclaiming in amazement, Shan Ying also raised her sign and shouted, "Ten million!"
Beside him, Tang Jingyuan suddenly joined the camp: "Eleven million!"
The whole audience was in an uproar and looked towards them. Some people remembered that it was Lu Anning and his team who got lucky in the first round. It seemed that the calligraphy and painting this time were also real.
The discussion was quiet, but Pei Yongsheng and Pei Chengyi heard it. Not wanting to be left behind, the two brothers continued to bid, turning the scene into a competition between the three men. Shan Ying gave Lu Anning a provocative look and kept raising the price.
Tang Jingyuan's eyes showed impatience. He raised his hand again and directly raised the price to 80 million. The whole scene suddenly became quiet.
A landscape painting that was priced at three million was raised to eighty million by Tang Jingyuan. Even Lu Anning felt that even if it was a gift to Smith, eighty million was not worth it.
He is not an impulsive person, so why did he suddenly lose his mind?
Pei Yongsheng backed off. Eighty million was too much for him. Even if he could get Smith's cooperation, an eighty million gift would be too expensive.
Pei Chengyi did not bid again, as this price was already beyond his budget.
just in case……
Shan Ying glanced at Lu Anning, and seeing her calmly drinking her tea, her confident look irritated her. With so many people watching, she didn't want to lose to Lu Anning.
Tang Jingyuan will not lose money on anything he is optimistic about.
While Pei Chengyi was hesitating, Shan Ying grabbed the sign and bid again: "Ninety million!"
Shan Ying was complacent and raised her chin in the direction of Lu Anning. Tang Jingyuan smiled, put down the number plate and stopped bidding.
No one else bid, and the painting was sold for a whopping 90 million yuan. She eagerly waited for the next blind box opening: Tang Yin's A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains, a priceless treasure, was finally hers.
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