Just then, this item was brought to the stage, and there were very few bidders.
Xiaoqi's tone carried a slight fluctuation:
The value of artworks is attributed to humans, and it seems they don't understand how to appreciate my work.
Xu Milu discovered that Xiao Qi was becoming more and more human-like, and it would even do some "unnecessary behaviors" that it could not understand before.
She immediately raised the bidding paddle beside her to signal her bid, and the announcer on stage became excited upon seeing her bid.
"One hundred thousand US dollars! It was Mr. Ren who made the offer. It seems Mr. Ren really admires this painting. One hundred thousand US dollars once, one hundred thousand US dollars twice—"
People around her smiled kindly when they saw Xu Milu holding up her bidding paddle, and two potential bidders withdrew their hands with a smile when they saw it was her.
It's just a painting; it's not worth offending the other party.
"Ten thousand dollars twice! Ten thousand dollars three times!"
The host was quite adept at creating a lively atmosphere, and immediately announced loudly:
"Then let's congratulate Mr. Ren on successfully bidding for this artwork!"
Applause erupted around them, and Xu Milu nodded slightly in response.
—The auction should have continued at this point, but the host on stage touched his headphones, as if receiving some instruction, and smiled as he addressed the audience:
"After a night of anticipation, the most exciting moment has finally arrived. The next item up for auction is from Mr. Ren. Yes, the camera is on Mr. Ren—"
Numerous cameras were pointed at Xu Milu in her seat, and the camera on the big screen zoomed in perfectly on the red diamond necklace around her neck.
"This 'Phoenix Reborn in Flames' necklace weighs 400 carats and consists of a main diamond, twenty-one side diamonds, and one hundred and forty decorative diamonds. It also comes from the 'Dance of Flames' diamond, which just set a Guinness World Record for the 'World's Largest Red Diamond.' Now, please welcome Mr. Ren to the stage to tell us the story behind this diamond—"
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh—"
"Splash—"
Applause erupted, but only Xu Milu frowned.
The process is incorrect; is something wrong with the backend?
Although she didn't know why Wang Lan suddenly changed the process, she still stood up.
Xu Jianan and Li Rui keenly sensed that something was wrong, but there were no instructions in their earpieces, so they assumed that the program for the gala had been adjusted.
But just as the spotlight was on everyone, a gunshot rang out in the silent hall.
"Bang!!"
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