Chapter 19: The Battle for the Doucai Cup
Xu Youyou looked back at Gu Fengchuan and soon received a provocative look from him.
Xu Youyou did not bid immediately, but waited for a while.
"Eleven million once, eleven million twice..."
Following the auctioneer's words, Gu Fengchuan became anxious. After all, buying this topaz pendant was not what he expected. Although the Gu family was not short of money, it was obviously a loss to buy it at such a premium.
Fortunately, before the auctioneer's hammer fell, Xu Youyou raised her paddle again.
But this time Xu Youyou's movements were a little more hesitant: "Twelve million."
After receiving the bid, the auctioneer immediately set his eyes on Gu Fengchuan, as if he couldn't wait for Gu Fengchuan to offer another high price.
But Gu Fengchuan just wanted to make Xu Youyou spend more money, and he didn't really want to snatch the things from her. Xu Youyou was already so hesitant now, and Gu Fengchuan was afraid that she would no longer bargain.
"Twelve million once, twelve million twice, twelve million three times, let us congratulate bidder No. 0!" the auctioneer said loudly.
Xu Youyou breathed a sigh of relief when the dust settled. She actually didn't know what the jade pendant was used for, but since the system wanted her to buy it, it must be very useful.
Lu Jingyao on the side did not bid for several times and just watched quietly. Xu Youyou couldn't help but feel curious about why the other party came.
Is it for her Doucai Cup?
She thought that Lu Jingyao's face looked extremely wealthy, and she would definitely be able to get a high price when the time comes.
Gu Xueying, who was sitting in the back row, kept her eyes on Xu Youyou and Lu Jingyao. She was shocked, wondering if Xu Youyou was also interested in Mr. Lu? Was it not enough that she had snatched the rich family from her, and Xu Youyou was also trying to snatch her favorite person?
"This jade bracelet is quite beautiful. Do you want it, sister?" Gu Fengchuan suddenly asked, pointing at the latest item that was brought up for auction.
Coincidentally, at this moment, Gu Xueying saw Xu Youyou leaning forward slightly, as if she wanted to see the jade bracelet clearly, and mistakenly thought that Xu Youyou was also interested in the bracelet.
"This bracelet is so beautiful. I like it too. But brother, you have already bought a pink diamond necklace for me. Otherwise, you can buy this jade bracelet and give it to Sister Youyou. She seems to like it very much." Gu Xueying said.
Gu Fengchuan frowned, "Didn't she just bid for a jade pendant? She doesn't seem to be interested in our Gu family, so why bother to go up to her and cause trouble? On the contrary, your wrist is empty today, and you need this pair of jade bracelets."
The jade bracelet is emerald green all over and has excellent water content. Many people present were attracted by it. After several rounds of bidding, the price had reached 10 million.
"Eleven million." Gu Fengchuan raised the sign.
The auctioneer's eyes lit up when he saw him. As long as Gu Fengchuan made a move, the price could be raised by at least two more rounds.
Sure enough, Xu Youyou also followed suit and bid: "Twelve million."
Xu Youyou turned around and glanced at Gu Fengchuan, as if to say that she was determined to win this auction item.
Gu Fengchuan hesitated for a moment, because after the previous two auctions, he was not sure whether Xu Youyou was deliberately raising the price or really wanted it.
But seeing that Xu Youyou's unlucky mentality prevailed, he still raised the sign: "Thirteen million."
Xu Youyou said without hesitation: "Fourteen million."
Gu Fengchuan also raised his sign: "Fifteen million."
But this time, Xu Youyou didn't follow. After all, she didn't really want the pair of jade bracelets.
As the auctioneer's hammer fell, Gu Fengchuan couldn't help but grit his teeth. He knew that Xu Youyou had tricked him again.
"Sis, since you don't particularly want it, why do you have to raise the price? Is it just to make you, brother, waste money?" Gu Xueying pretended to be worried.
Gu Fengchuan already hated Xu Youyou to the extreme, and said viciously: "She has bad intentions! I will tell my parents everything she did today!"
Gu Xueying raised the corners of her mouth. She hoped that Xu Youyou would do more annoying things so that she would never have to return to the Gu family.
The auction items were sold one after another. Xu Youyou did not continue to bid high, but participated in the auction purely as a spectator.
Soon, it was the last item to be auctioned, which was the Doucai cup provided by Xu Youyou.
"This is a Doucai Cockscomb Cup produced during the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty. It was a favorite of Emperor Chenghua. I believe that most of the bidders here have heard of its reputation. After being appraised by our experts..." the auctioneer introduced the auction item fluently.
Many people at the scene were watching the high-definition video on the big screen, as well as the Doucai cup next to the auctioneer that seemed to be emitting historical light and shadow.
"Two hundred and fifty million."
The starting price of the Doucai cup was 200 million, but Lu Jingyao raised the price by a quarter at once.
There was a sudden whisper at the scene, and Xu Youyou even clearly heard someone sitting on the chair behind her saying, "Mr. Lu seems determined to get this Doucai Cup, so why don't we stop competing with him."
But more people are trying to get this auction item into their pockets.
"Two hundred and sixty million."
"Two hundred and seventy million."
"Three hundred million."
Soon, the price of this Doucai cup exceeded the previous auction price.
Xu Youyou watched the price rise nervously.
Lu Jingyao keenly noticed her abnormality and gave a look to Assistant Liu beside him.
Assistant Liu came close to Xu Youyou and whispered, "I haven't seen Miss Xu make a move yet. You don't seem to be interested in this auction item?"
Xu Youyou was thinking that she shouldn't be too interested. After all, the higher the price, the more money she would get.
"My family is poor and we can't afford it." Xu Youyou said casually.
Assistant Liu couldn't help laughing, and even Lu Jingyao's mouth corners slightly raised.
"Ms. Xu, you're joking. But to be honest, most of the people here are here for this Doucai cup," said Assistant Liu.
Xu Youyou was excited. The market for the Doucai Cup seemed to be better than she expected. She hesitated and said, "Then I hope your boss can win this auction item. I won't compete with him."
"Three hundred and twenty million."
Xu Youyou was naturally very familiar with the voice of the sudden quotation. It was her cheap elder brother.
Gu Fengchuan felt a little regretful because he quoted a price but Xu Youyou didn't look back. He thought that if she knew how rich the Gu family was, she would definitely regret his neglectful attitude.
But Gu Fengchuan’s glory didn’t last long. Lu Jingyao, who was standing next to Xu Youyou, raised a sign without changing his expression: “Four hundred million.”
He raised the bid by 80 million in one go, and the auction venue was silent for half a minute.
The auctioneer kept delaying, and finally had no choice but to speak: "Four hundred million per time..."
"Four hundred and twenty million!"
The person who raised the placard again was Gu Fengchuan. This time, in order to bid for the Doucai Cup, his father gave him a reserve price of 500 million before he went out. The Gu family had a great use for the Doucai Cup.
(End of this chapter)
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