Upon hearing this, Chu Xiao immediately pulled open the silk curtains in the back display case.
In an instant, a white jade dressing box and a mountain of silver ingots were revealed.
Upon seeing this, the deathly silent auction hall erupted in cheers once again.
"My goodness! I've attended many high-profile auctions in my life, but I've never seen anything like this. Is Mr. Chu going to organize a massive cultural relics exhibition all by himself?"
"What a beautiful dressing box! I did see a white marble one at the National Museum, but it wasn't as new or as well-preserved as this one."
"And these silver ingots, it's rare to see them sold individually, but auctioned off in piles like this, I've never seen anyone else do it before. How about we crowdfund and split the winnings?"
"I think that's a good idea! If we can't afford the painting and the dressing case, we can each get a silver ingot as a consolation prize!"
"..."
The crowd below was buzzing with excitement, and even the wealthy businessmen who had been displeased with Chu Xiao earlier had their eyes shining.
Chu Xiao ignored them, turning instead to Cao Moran, raising an eyebrow and smiling, "So, Miss Cao, are you still booking the whole place?"
Cao Moran has seen the world.
But I was still a little surprised when I saw the white marble dressing box.
"Buy! Since Brother Chu is in a hurry, why don't you just tell us how much you're willing to bid for these items?"
Chu Xiao held up three fingers.
Instantly, the auction hall fell silent once again.
Someone, seemingly caught on, shouted in a shrill voice, "Thirty billion? Chu Xiao, why don't you just rob it?"
Someone else chimed in, "Isn't he robbing us?"
Suddenly, the window of the luxury private room opened, and a red lantern was unexpectedly hung out.
The moment they saw the bright red bamboo lantern, everyone instinctively held their breath.
"Did Chairman Chen light a sky lantern?"
According to the rules of Tiandu Winery, anyone who lights the lantern must bid 10% higher than the bidder, regardless of the auctioneer's offer, until no one else bids.
This means that apart from Cao Moran, no one else at the scene could challenge the Chen family.
This also means that the Chen family will not give up the valuable items to the Cao family.
Are you playing this high-stakes game?
Cao Moran watched this scene and smiled knowingly.
She stood up, casually tossed the auction paddle behind her, and stared at Chu Xiao with great interest.
"Brother Chu, what exactly are your abilities that make Old Master Chen protect you with all his wealth?"
Chu Xiao didn't understand the meaning of lighting a sky lantern, so he casually replied, "Maybe it's because I'm handsome."
"Hehehe, little brother is so interesting. I look forward to seeing you again next time."
Cao Moran blew him a kiss and walked away amidst the men's ill-intentioned stares.
Only after she had completely walked away did the guests point at the exhibits in the glass case and whisper among themselves.
"Is Chairman Chen getting senile? These few items, even if sold at the sky, wouldn't be worth 3 billion, right?"
"Yeah, even if he really likes big-budget culture, he can't just throw money around like it's nothing. It makes us look like we're just here to watch the show and don't get anything in return."
"Keep your voice down! Chairman Chen clearly doesn't want the antiques to fall into the Cao family's hands this time. Just you wait and see, once these things enter Chenglong Pavilion, they will definitely be sold to members in a private capacity."
"Really? There are benefits to being a member of the Da Gan Culture Research Center?"
Upon hearing this question, many members of the Dragon Pavilion nodded eagerly.
"Yes, Chenglong Pavilion not only has private exhibitions, but the former chairman also gives exhibits to members every year. I guess these silver ingots are the gifts."
"Really? What about membership? I want to sign up!"
"..."
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