Chapter 115: Stupid People with Lots of Money
The first necklace was sold for 18 million.
Chen Jinyue had always known that Professor Zhou would never treat his juniors unfairly, but it was only at this moment that he realized that the price he offered was not lower than that at the auction.
Admittedly, the two necklaces he chose were more exquisite, but he priced them at an average of 20 million each.
It’s almost the same as before…
The atmosphere was very high from the beginning, and everything that came out next was no ordinary item.
The response on site was very enthusiastic.
Chen Jinyue was also very excited.
She and Professor Zhou did not participate in the auction, but just sat in the corner as spectators.
Listening to the exciting price increases, often in the millions or tens of millions, it seems like they are not money, but just numbers.
She knew the value of antiques before, but only in definition.
Now it is tangible and intuitive, and I can feel its significance in the eyes of wealthy collectors.
It's real money.
She couldn't help but feel her blood boiling, as if a door had been opened from reality, and she touched the things in the book, and everything became lively.
The garland opens the show, followed by the lacquer box.
Then when the woven and embroidered products came out, the place went crazy.
However, the highest auction price was only 37 million, which still did not exceed the price given by Professor Zhou. He is indeed an old collector with a sharp eye and generous spending.
"Professor Zhou, based on the auction price you offered me, isn't it too much of a loss?" Chen Jinyue asked tentatively.
Professor Zhou smiled and said, "I was the first to choose the things. This honor cannot be bought with money."
She may not know yet that if the things she has in her hands are given to any old collectors in the venue to choose first, they will be willing to pay a higher price than the auction price.
Seeing him think so, Chen Jinyue felt relieved and smiled faintly.
Auctions are conducted in order of category.
After one category is auctioned, another one will be auctioned.
But not jewelry.
After Yingluo appeared, she switched to other types directly, and then appeared as the finale.
When a set of gorgeous filigree gold jewelry appeared, Chen Jinyue heard Professor Yan's bid for the first time, "Six million."
She was thinking that Professor Yan was indeed still fond of jewelry.
Then, amid the bidding of a group of old men, a clear female voice was heard.
"Eight million!"
“…”
Chen Jinyue looked in the direction of the voice. Was it Wen Yuan?
When did she come in?
And she's sitting next to that capable female CEO she had been following before?
Professor Zhou followed her gaze and said, "That's Liang Chuyi, the daughter-in-law of the Wen family. That little girl is her daughter. Does Xiaoyue know them?"
"I've met that Miss Wen in the hotel before," Chen Jinyue explained.
Professor Zhou nodded, then looked at the changes in the auction hall, frowned and shook his head, "The little girl is too impulsive. Her intentions are written all over her face. She's going to fall flat on her face."
Chen Jinyue also noticed her eagerness, "She likes it too much, it seems like she is determined to get it."
"I don't know what's going on with the Wen family. They actually let these laymen and their daughter come to such an important occasion?" Professor Zhou frowned.
Liang Chuyi has achieved extraordinary success in the business world and is an admirable strong woman.
But I know nothing about antiques.
She sat there looking at the tablet the whole time and gave her number plate to Wen Yuan. It seemed that she was only there to pay the bill.
A clear voice came from behind, clearing up the old man's confusion, "I didn't give the Wen family an invitation letter. Aunt Wen got it through her connections."
Professor Zhou turned around and looked at his grandson, "What's going on?"
"The Wen family almost offended an important client of Youbaozhai, causing me to lose hundreds of millions of dollars in orders. Youbaozhai can't afford to entertain them."
“…”
Professor Zhou originally wanted to reprimand him for acting so impulsively.
But when he heard this, he choked back the words that were about to come out of his mouth, and glanced at Chen Jinyue with a puzzled look.
Chen Jinyue was also incredulous. He looked at Zhou Yichuan for a long while and asked uncertainly, "Is that important client you mentioned me?"
"Who else can offer an entire auction of antiques worth over 10 billion, allowing Youbaozhai to take a commission of over 100 million?" The auction house's commission is 10%.
Chen Jinyue raised his eyebrows. "But I don't see you showing me much respect! Didn't you say I had a bad attitude last time? I thought you were still Party A!"
The last time he met Wen Yuan in the hotel, she was magnanimous and did not pursue the matter, but he accused her of being cold and heartless.
The two finally parted ways on bad terms.
"I'm used to being Party A and didn't recognize my own position for a moment. Please forgive me, Mr. Chen." Zhou Yichuan looked at the current total transaction volume and lowered his head tactfully.
Chen Jinyue was surprised and satisfied that he did not receive the Wen family.
But it was rare to see him humble himself, and she didn't want to let him go. "A sincere apology comes with compensation."
Zhou Yichuan opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, Chen Jinyue spoke again.
"I'm different from Mr. Zhou. I'm very tacky and I only accept bank transfers as compensation."
“…”
Professor Zhou wanted to hear what was going on, but he didn't expect the two of them to turn the conversation to money.
He narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the two of them, his eyes full of meaning.
The set of jewelry was eventually bought by Wen Yuan for 16 million yuan.
Wen Yuan attracted everyone's attention, but the smile on her face remained unchanged. She was still well-behaved and gentle, but her vanity was greatly satisfied.
Who can’t handle a few antiques?
Soon, she couldn't laugh anymore.
Because some people were whispering, "Whose kid is this, joining in the fun?"
"Twelve million is the maximum, and you actually gave sixteen? You're just a fool with a lot of money!"
"Not necessarily. Didn't Mr. Yan also offer 14 million?"
“…”
Wen Yuan's obedient smile gradually disappeared, and her eyes swept across the crowd to Professor Yan in the first row.
What does this old man mean?
Deliberately acting as a stooge?
Even if he is Chen Jinyue's mentor, there is no need for him to act like a despicable person and help a poor student vent his anger, right?
"Money can't buy what you love, but if you get it, you are lucky. Don't care about other people's opinions." Liang Chuyi's fingers were still poking and tapping on the tablet, and he casually reminded the person next to him.
"How can I not care? They're laughing at me for being stupid!"
Wen Yuan murmured unhappily, "Grandma is right, women's horizons are limited! If it was Grandpa who came today, I would never have suffered such humiliation!"
Liang Chuyi turned off the tablet and turned to look at her. "First of all, your grandfather doesn't have an invitation. Secondly, even if your grandfather took a picture of it, he wouldn't give it to you."
Wen Yuan, “…”
She wanted to refute, but when she met those cold eyes, she shut up awkwardly.
But I still feel resentful.
She always believed her grandmother's words that if she wanted to move up in the social ladder, she had to marry into a better family.
Can't she be like her mother, who only knows how to promote women's independence but doesn't improve the status of the Wen family?
A little friction and the Zhou family revoked their admission...
Next is an exquisite step-shaking ornament.
As soon as Professor Yan made the bid, Wen Yuan followed it boldly.
Chen Jinyue's brows knitted unconsciously, "What's going on with her?"
Zhou Yichuan said coldly and venomously, "Maybe he knows this is his last chance to get in through connections, so he wants to make back his money."
Chen Jinyue, “…”
Some people on the field also noticed something was wrong.
He looked at Wen Yuan with a scrutinizing look.
"Do you like this one too?" Liang Chuyi stared at the eyes around her and questioned Wen Yuan.
Wen Yuan didn't think twice and said, "Yes! You said you would buy me a few more sets of jewelry for my birthday this year! I like these antiques now, is that not okay?"
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