novelraw Chapter 009 Auction
Chapter 009 Auction
When will the auction begin?
Xiao Xitian said, "Host, it's tonight, there's one hour left until the end."
Upon hearing this, Su Qiu couldn't help but curse, "Get out of here!"
……
City A.
The top-tier auction was brightly lit, and the air was filled with an atmosphere of money and restraint.
Su Qian gripped her phone tightly; the words "Switched off" on the screen stung her eyes.
She pressed the dial button a few more times, unwilling to give up, but the cold, inaudible tone still came through the receiver.
"hateful!"
Su Qian cursed under her breath, her delicate face full of exasperation.
How come a woman of unknown background suddenly appeared after only a few days of not contacting Shen Yi?
How dare you say such shameless things...
She took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.
The most urgent matter is that dzi bead bracelet that is about to be auctioned.
That was something Lu Chen's mother had been talking about for a long time, making it the perfect birthday gift.
She had already decided to use her own money to bid, as that would show her sincerity.
Using Lu Chen's money would be a bad idea.
But she couldn't get through to Shen Yi on the phone, and she was short of working capital again...
Su Qian bit her lip, a hint of anxiety flashing in her eyes.
"What does Shen Yi mean by this? Does he really have another woman?"
She murmured to herself, her fingertips unconsciously twisting the hem of her skirt.
But then she thought about it again and breathed a sigh of relief.
Shen Yi's infatuation with her is known to everyone in the industry.
From childhood to adulthood, Shen Yi would do anything for her if she even frowned.
Even if that woman has gained some advantage now, as long as she goes to Shen Yi herself, acts coquettishly, and says a few words, she can still win him over.
Shen Yi would definitely kick the other person away without hesitation and return to his side.
As for that item in the auction...
Su Qian glanced at the guests present, a subtle hint of confidence playing on her lips.
Everyone present knew about her relationship with Shen Yi.
Who would dare offend Shen Yi, that notoriously ruthless and powerful man?
Moreover, she was Lu Chen's fiancée. Although the Lu family was not as powerful as Shen Yi's, they were still a prominent family.
Before she even speaks, the others will likely wisely give up bidding and let her have the item.
With this thought in mind, Su Qian's heart finally settled down.
He even picked up the champagne in front of him, took a small sip, and his eyes regained their confident smile.
……
The auction hall lights focused on the center of the display stand, and the host's voice rang out with passionate intensity:
"The highly anticipated final item for tonight's auction: a six-eyed pure dzi bead bracelet!"
This string of dzi beads has a clear provenance; each bead possesses a warm luster and clear patterns, making it a treasure of Tibetan culture. The starting bid is 50 million!
As soon as the words were spoken, the bidding paddles were raised one after another.
"Sixty million!"
"Eighty million!"
"Eighty-five million!"
"One hundred million!"
Prices skyrocketed, quickly surpassing the 100 million mark, and the atmosphere in the market became increasingly tense.
Many people couldn't contain themselves and began whispering among themselves.
Su Qian looked at the dzi bead bracelet on the stage, her fingertips tightening slightly.
Seeing that the price was about to exceed her budget, she finally raised her paddle:
"One hundred and fifty million."
The surrounding bidding paused for a moment. When they saw that it was Su Qian who had raised her paddle, many people understood and then silently lowered their hands.
After all, everyone knows that Su Qian has Shen Yi behind her, and no one wants to offend that ruthless star for the sake of an auction item.
"Miss Su has offered 150 million! Any higher bids?"
The host asked in a loud voice, his gaze sweeping across the entire audience.
After a brief silence, Su Qian raised the price again: "One hundred and ninety million."
No one else followed suit, and the host began the countdown to the gavel fall:
"One hundred and ninety million at a time!"
"One hundred and ninety million twice!"
Su Qian's smile grew wider and wider as she lightly tapped her fingertips on the table.
They clearly believed that the string of dzi beads was already theirs.
People around them also cast agreeing glances.
Some were even ready to applaud and congratulate.
Just then.
A clear, yet somewhat indifferent, female voice suddenly rang out, breaking the silence in the room:
"I offer 191 million."
The entire room fell silent instantly, and all eyes turned to the source of the sound.
It was a woman sitting in the corner, wearing an exquisite black mask.
He only revealed a pair of calm, expressionless eyes, and had no bodyguards with him, appearing very low-key.
Su Qian's smile froze on her face, and her expression instantly darkened.
She carefully examined the other person; to be able to enter this auction, they must have an invitation and their identity must be extraordinary.
But judging from her demeanor, she doesn't seem to be any of the heiresses we know in the circle.
The host was also taken aback for a moment, then quickly composed himself:
"This lady has offered 191 million! Anyone else bidding?"
Su Qian frowned slightly, raising her sign with a hint of displeasure: "Two hundred million."
Two hundred and one million.
The indifferent voice rang out again, unhurried and slow, exactly one million more than Su Qian.
Su Qian's brows furrowed even more, her tone carrying a sense of pressure:
"Two hundred and fifty million."
This is the maximum amount of funds she can mobilize.
"Two hundred and fifty-one million."
The other person's voice remained calm, as if they were talking about something trivial.
After several attempts to raise the price, the other party only offered one million more than Su Qian, clearly targeting her.
Those inside the arena understood the trick, and the whispers grew louder and louder.
His gaze swept back and forth between Su Qian and the masked woman, trying to guess the latter's identity.
He dared to provoke Su Qian in public; he was incredibly audacious.
Su Qian was both angry and anxious, but she couldn't show it in public, so she could only suppress her anger and speak, deliberately raising her voice:
"I'm going to give this to my mother-in-law as a birthday gift. Brother Shen Yi also said that he would help me find a suitable item."
She deliberately brought up Lu Chen's mother and Shen Yi to remind them of her powerful backing and make them back down.
However, the woman in the corner seemed not to have heard, and only asked indifferently:
"Will you raise the price?"
"You..." Su Qian was choked and speechless, her face turning pale and then red.
She gritted her teeth, a fierce glint in her eyes, and shouted almost desperately:
"Three hundred million!"
She refused to believe the other party could continue!
The room erupted in uproar.
The price of 300 million has far exceeded the estimated value of this string of dzi beads.
No one expected Su Qian to add this much.
Just when everyone thought the dust had settled.
That indifferent voice rang out again, clearly reaching everyone's ears:
Three hundred and one million.
"you……"
Su Qian suddenly stood up, trembling with anger.
Without Shen Yi's help, raising 300 million is already her limit; she simply cannot raise the price any further.
The host glanced at Su Qian, then at the woman in the corner, and finally struck the gavel:
"Three hundred and one million once!"
Three hundred and one million twice!
Three hundred and one million three times!
make a deal!"
"Clap clap clap clap..."
Applause erupted.
There are also many inquisitive eyes.
As the gavel fell, the six-eyed pure dzi bead bracelet ultimately belonged to the masked woman.
After completing the formalities, the masked woman didn't look at anyone and walked straight towards the exit without ever turning back.
Su Qian stood there, staring intently at the figure that disappeared through the door, her eyes filled with resentment and confusion.
They actually made her lose face in front of so many people!
Who is it?
How dare they oppose her in this setting, and do so so blatantly?