When Tang Chu Rui looked back, she found that the person holding the plate was only three or four seats away from her.
Qin Haotian.
"I'll pay a million." The other side raised the signboard, and the words that came out of his mouth caused an uproar.
"Oh my god, what kind of painting is this?"
"Why are there so many people fighting for it? Could it be that there's some kind of secret behind the painting? "
"Or some lost masterpiece?"
"Anyway, we mortals don't understand it at all!" But to be able to get such an expensive price, there must be something special about it! "
"One million for one painting, how rich!"
Just as everyone was discussing about this, Huan Jing calmly raised a signboard.
With this action, the host was stunned. He did not fall off the stage immediately.
"Two... Two million? "
The first few paintings had already been auctioned off for a long time, and very few people had bought them. Many of the paintings did not wait for the buyers from beginning to end.
Who would have thought that two rich men would suddenly appear out of nowhere.
"Two million for this painting, right?" The host was on the verge of tears, "Everyone, this financial backer has made a bid of two million! Two million! "
"Two million going once!"
"2 million times!"
The bystanders could not help but peep at Qin Haotian from the corner of their eyes.
After all, Qin Haotian was the only one who could compete with Huan Jing.
Qin Haotian clenched his teeth, hesitating as to whether he should go along with it or not. Chen Meimei, who was beside him, seemed to have been frightened long ago.
"What's so good about this painting, Young Master Qin?" If you have one million gold coins, you might as well buy some jewelry and some clothes.
Chen Meimei charmingly whispered into Qin Haotian's ear, saying: "If I don't want this painting, I want one million … …"
However, Qin Haotian simply ignored her.
His gaze slanted over and landed on Tang Chu Rui.
He had also heard the words that had come out of Tang Chu Rui's mouth. He was a little unwilling. Why couldn't Huan Jing obtain her while he himself didn't?
This unwillingness had some complex emotions mixed within, to the point that even Qin Haotian himself couldn't explain why he insisted on bidding against Huan Jing. Could it be that it was really because he had taken a fancy to this painting?
"Two million! Three million!"
The host announced excitedly. Just as he was about to finalize the contract, Qin Haotian clenched his teeth and raised his card again!
This time, the crowd was in an uproar!
"I almost wondered if this painting was some kind of masterpiece by Da Vinci! "Or a priceless lost product!"
"There's going to be a good show today. Let's see which grandpa this painting will land on. Do you know the two bidders? One is Young Master Huan, and the other is Young Master Qin. They're both powerful local princes …"
"You really know a lot! "Then tell me, which one of them is richer?"
"In terms of strength, they are actually about the same. After all, they all have their own clans behind them! But in terms of courage, I feel that Huan Wu is slightly better! "
"Two million two hundred thousand!" Two million and two hundred thousand! "
The host became even more excited, as if he had discovered an amazing new continent.
The organizers of today's auction were able to draw a percentage based on the price they had bid. With such a huge sum of money, he could almost imagine himself holding a stack of performance bonuses and counting until his hands went soft …
"Is there anyone else who wants to continue bidding?"
Spittle flew everywhere on the stage.
"Two million three hundred thousand going once!"
"Two million three hundred thousand twice!"
"Two million three hundred thousand!"
Everyone's eyes once again landed on Huan Jing's body.
No one else would be bidding against Qin Haotian now, everyone's hopes were on Huan Jing.
Everyone's eyes were filled with anticipation, but no one knew what they were really looking forward to.
"Forget it." Tang Meng Rui couldn't help but pull Huan Jing's sleeve.
It was just a casual remark. There was no need to be so serious, was there?
Even if he brought such a painting back to her and hung it on the wall every day, she wouldn't have the ability to appreciate it.
Other than knowing that it had a little bit of what was called "texture," could she possibly know more?
But Huan Jing only lowered his eyes.
This kind of expression did not seem to be influenced by the outside world (even if everyone's gaze was focused on them, they had already become the focus of the entire audience), but for Huan Jing, it seemed as if he had fallen into a place that no one else was present, as if the people beside him did not exist. It was as if he was the only one sitting in the hall, leisurely rolling up the sleeves of his shirt.
Tang Meng Rui almost suspected that if he placed a tea set in front of Huan Jing right now, would he really lift up the pot handle and then slowly pour tea for the tea leaves to taste?
… …. It was hard to say.
"Eldest Young Master, let's go." She carefully tugged at his sleeve.
But Huan Jing lowered his eyes and actually laughed softly.
When everyone behind them was extremely excited, their eyes as big as bells, waiting for the two potential customers to fight to their heart's content, Huan Jing's gentle smile was instead like a gust of spring wind, blowing on Tang Meng Rui's face with fresh gentleness.
The man in the crowd finally raised a sign as if he had lived up to everyone's expectations.
When the sign was raised, the entire venue was already in a white-hot state!
Everyone's voices nearly lifted up the roof!
"Five million!" Five million! " The host nearly screamed out. From the looks of it, he seemed to be willing to strip on the spot. "Someone has already paid 5 million!" This was simply the highest price that could be paid in the history of this exhibition! It's worth being recorded in history! "
"Oh my god!" "Five million!"
"Isn't he too bold?"
"He didn't even blink when he attacked!"
"Did you see his expression? It's as if he's talking about the weather …" Just what kind of person is he!? "
Everyone's opinion was about to reach its peak. Immediately, all of their gazes fell onto Qin Haotian.
"Raise the bid!" Raise the price! Raise the price! Raise the price! "
The crowd roared as they watched the scene unfold. They wished that Qin Haotian could produce another figure that would cause them to scream.
Tomorrow at this time, today's auction venue would probably be the headlines and become a household name, no?
Qin Haotian clenched his teeth, secretly frightened.
What the hell was this ghost painting!? Huan Jing actually offered five million!
After knowing him for so many years, he had always been a very rational person. He would never act emotionally, much less invest more than his original price in this lousy painting.
In Qin Haotian's impression of him, Huan Jing's brain was like a meticulous computer.
… …. He didn't know why the man he was familiar with had become so unfathomable today.
Qin Haotian held this plate in his hand, but he didn't have the courage to lift it up.
The momentum of the first two rounds was simply too strong, to the point that when he was instantly suppressed by Huan Jing, he actually felt that it was difficult to get off the back of the tiger.
What do we do now?
Did he want to pretend that nothing had happened and leave the stage indifferently?
The surrounding crowd all looked at him and shouted loudly, "Raise the bid! Raise the price! Raise the price! Raise the price! "
He gritted his teeth, and the man's pride struggled with his reason at the same moment.
Even Chen Meimei noticed the abnormality in Qin Haotian.
She came over and whispered, "Young Master Qin, right now it doesn't seem like a good place to go. It would be very embarrassing to go."
Chen Meimei and Qin Haotian had something in common, it was that they both had the characteristics of "special invitations for face". Chen Meimei was vain, but Qin Haotian wanted to regain the dignity of a man.
After a long period of silence, even Tang Muren, who was sitting a few seats away, seemed to have noticed Qin Haotian's predicament.
Huan Jing tilted his head slightly, reached out his hand and gently pulled at the hair that was hanging down from the side of Tang Meng Rui's face, tucking it behind her ears.
His movements were extremely graceful, as if he was planting a flower or raising a blade of grass and watering it as if no one was around to take care of it.
Tang Meng Rui didn't dare move, she was just cooperating with Huan Jing.
She was well aware that in this moment of confrontation between men, she was at best a vase. As long as they cooperated with each other, they would be good for decorating.
"Young Master Qin, what should we do?" Chen Meimei said with difficulty.
Qin Haotian gripped the badge so tightly that his nails almost dug into his palms. He turned his head and met Huan Jing's calm and collected gaze.
At first glance, he thought it was crystal clear, but upon closer inspection, one could see that there were countless surging waves hidden within, just like a quagmire that one would never be able to understand.
Under Huan Jing's gentle gaze, Qin Haotian's blood vitality immediately surged!
He didn't say anything, but the look in his eyes when he looked at her was as if he was telling him: If you can't do it, then don't try to be brave.
"Is there anything higher than five million? Is there anything higher than five million? Is there anything higher than five million? "
The host was so excited that his saliva flew everywhere as he repeated his question three times in a row.
"Yes!"
Qin Haotian hardened his heart and finally raised his hand!
The host's eyes lit up!
"Five million two hundred thousand!"
"Someone is willing to pay five million and two hundred thousand!"
As he said that, he turned around to look at the painting. The host suddenly felt that the painting was rich in brush and had a unique color. Maybe it really was a famous painting that was hard to come across in a thousand years!
"Is there anything higher than five million two hundred thousand?"
That person shouted.
After Qin Haotian finished holding up the sign, his heart felt as if a stone had fallen.
If they had already reached such a high price, and Huan Jing still wanted to raise the price, could he still bear it …
Or was it really worth it?
Qin Haotian pondered for a long time. After thinking about it, he wondered whether he should follow Huan Jing's bid or not.
But the truth proved that he had been thinking too much!