"Fifty million euros!"
The moment this price appeared, everyone present was stunned.
Although everyone had anticipated the painting's rarity, they were still shocked by its outrageously high price...
Those nobles with limited budgets could only sigh in envy and resentment as they watched others bid with envy and curiosity, wondering what high prices they would offer. Meanwhile, collectors and representatives from major museums around the world engaged in fierce bidding, causing the price of the paintings to skyrocket like a runaway horse!
Eighty million euros!
One hundred million euros!
"One hundred and twenty million euros!"
"One hundred and thirty million euros!"
The price was quickly driven up to an astonishing level. After observing the current situation, the most powerful among them, Duke von Demier and de Rothschild, could not resist their genuine desire for the painting and soon joined the fray. Their involvement naturally made the overall situation even more complicated...
"One hundred and fifty million euros!"
Duke von Demia held up his number plate. His voice was very steady, but Lin Jicheng's enhanced eyesight, amplified by the system, revealed a few beads of sweat on his forehead and a slight tremor in his voice...
"One hundred and sixty million!"
De Rothschild then raised his number plate, refusing to budge an inch and unwilling to lower the price by even a fraction!
"These two families are indeed very powerful..."
"Has this price exceeded the highest price ever achieved for an artwork this year? Our McKinley Castle has broken another record..."
"Yeah yeah……"
With the bidding reaching such a high price, most of the auctioneers realized they couldn't continue and had to give up. But no matter who I am, I'm still incredibly curious about the final outcome of this duel...
Will the Duke of von Demier, whose family has no long history, win, or will the low-profile but wealthy Mr. de Rothschild win?
Or perhaps it's actually the Louvre's exhibition director, who is always very cautious but has a well-funded budget...
"One hundred and sixty-five million!"
Duke von Demia's voice trembled more and more noticeably; everyone could sense that this price was the absolute limit...
"One hundred and seventy million..."
Mr. de Rothschild cautiously followed, still unwilling to back down, his family's strong cash flow allowing him to continue!
"hiss……"
The moment that price was announced, the air seemed to freeze. Everyone realized that this price was an insurmountable chasm!
"One hundred and seventy million at a time!"
The auctioneer raised his paddle high, sensing that everyone present had reached their limit; perhaps it was time to bring the gavel down.
Two hundred million!
The sound was clear and calm, penetrating the entire spacious auction room, yet it was as loud as a thunderclap from a clear sky!
The gazes of everyone present were drawn by an invisible thread, all turning to that previously inconspicuous corner—
Lin Jicheng!
It's that low-key Asian girl!
The number plate in Duke von Demier's hand fell to the ground with a "thud," but he didn't even notice; De Rothschild stared in shock, adjusting his glasses, trying to see clearly who had intercepted him—
She was that very low-key and quiet, but stunningly beautiful Asian girl!
Realizing this, the socialites all stared wide-eyed and gaped, completely forgetting their elegant demeanor...
It was only at this moment that they seemed to truly see Lin Jicheng as a person—
Looking at Lin Jicheng's calm and composed expression despite the exorbitant price tag, at his imperial green bracelet that shimmered brilliantly under the lights, and at his understated yet ethereal cheongsam...
That slight neglect stemming from unfamiliarity was shattered by this earth-shattering offer!
Everyone seemed to finally realize, belatedly, that this unassuming Eastern girl possessed wealth beyond their usual understanding, and was not just an ordinary tycoon!
Duke von Demier and de Rothschild let out a long sigh of relief, and the gavel fell during the auction.
"Bang! Congratulations, lady!"
Everything had settled down, and applause erupted from the audience. The applause was uniform and loud, and it even came from those faces that had previously ignored Lin Jicheng. Now, these faces were all facing Lin Jicheng, their eyes filled with complex emotions.
It's unbelievable; upon re-examination, it evokes a deep sense of awe...
The McKinley family was preparing new exhibits, while Lin Jicheng had sent his assistant to negotiate the newly acquired artworks. At that moment, whispers filled the auction hall of the castle like a tidal wave.
"Who is this girl? I've never heard of her before."
"...Quickly send someone to investigate! Which wealthy family from the East is it?"
"Such an extravagant gesture is probably not something an ordinary wealthy person could pull off!"
Moreover, even before the auction ended, some guests began to rise, causing a subtle shift in the previously stable social circle and a change in the direction of the flow of people.
Several art consultants, holding champagne glasses and beaming with smiles, squeezed into the empty seats next to Lin Jicheng's private box.
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