Daily Intelligence: Starting Out, I Won a Thirty Million Lottery Grand Prize Chapter 118: Starting Price: 200,000

Su Yun and the others had already taken their seats, sitting in the second row with Old Wang and a few others.

The first row was occupied by the head of Sotheby's Auction Group and three appraisal experts.

At six minutes past six, a bell chid, and the auctioneer elegantly walked onto the stage.

"Ladies and gentlen, distinguished guests, welco to Sotheby's Auction Group Sumr Special Auction!"

A very clear voice fell, and the auction hall imdiately erupted in applause!

Those who could attend an auction here were either rich or noble!

"Before the auction, please allow to introduce the rules of this auction..."

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With the bilingual introduction, the opening remarks of the auction concluded.

This special auction only had fifteen items in total, making it an auction with very few lots.

"Without further ado, our first item for auction today is—a Qing Shunzhi blue and white 'Celestial Maiden Scattering Flowers' bowl, with a starting bid of five hundred thousand, and each incrent no less than one hundred thousand."

As soon as the words fell, soone below the stage imdiately raised their paddle, and then within two seconds, three to five people raised their paddles at the sa ti!

"Six hundred thousand, seven hundred thousand, eight hundred thousand!"

"Nine hundred fifty thousand!"

"Number thirty-five bids one million one hundred thousand!"

"Number sixty, Mr. Li, bids one million three hundred thousand!"

"One million four hundred fifty thousand!"

"One million eight hundred thousand!"

"One million eight hundred thousand, are there any more bids? One million eight hundred thousand, first call!"

"One million nine hundred thousand! Buyer number six bids one million nine hundred thousand, Qing Dynasty Shunzhi blue and white 'Celestial Maiden Scattering Flowers' bowl, one million nine hundred thousand, first call!"

"One million nine hundred thousand, second call!"

"Two million one hundred thousand!"

"Number thirty-three bids two million one hundred thousand!"

"Are there any more bids?"

"Qing Dynasty Shunzhi blue and white 'Celestial Maiden Scattering Flowers' bowl, two million one hundred thousand, first call!"

"Two million one hundred thousand, second call!"

"Two million one hundred thousand, third call!"

"Sold!"

Bang!

With the fall of the gavel, the first item was successfully sold for two million one hundred thousand, a truly auspicious start.

Su Yun was attending such an auction for the first ti and found it quite novel, especially the auctioneer on stage, whose words, expressions, and emotional value conveyed were all perfectly delivered.

"Little Friend Su, what do you think of this item?" Old Wang asked with interest.

Su Yun naturally didn't know, but since it was auctioned at this price, it was quite reasonable: "If it were , I would bid a maximum of one million nine hundred thousand."

Old Wang nodded in agreent and said, "Indeed, bidding up to two million one hundred thousand, this really cos down to personal preference. If one likes it, even five million might find a buyer..."

After the first item was auctioned, the second item began, also an official kiln porcelain, but its craftsmanship was slightly better than the first, using the doucai technique. As soon as it started, many people bid.

Starting at eight hundred thousand, the price eventually reached the three million mark!

It must be said that doucai bowls are still very popular in the market.

The auction was in full swing when Su Yun suddenly rembered that he hadn't checked today's five pieces of intelligence. So, while his item hadn't co up yet, he began to review the five pieces of intelligence pushed today.

【Intelligence One: Old Han, one of the three appraisal experts of Sotheby's Auction Group, was a mber of the Hongn gang in his youth, dominating the Xiangjiang area. He was righteous and never bullied the good. Disgusted with the Jianghu, he withdrew from the Hongn and dedicated himself to the antique business.】

After reading it, Su Yun glanced at Old Han in front. No wonder Old Han had told him earlier that if he encountered any trouble in Xiangjiang, he could help resolve it.

It turns out that Old Han was also a big shot, and his influence in Xiangjiang was probably imnse!

He just didn't know what would happen if that Brother Hu went up against Old Han.

【Intelligence Two: Sotheby's Auction Group Sumr Special Auction's tenth item, Wang Duo's seal calligraphy 'longevity like southern mountain'. Although the large seal is genuine, the calligraphy was not done by Wang Duo himself. The starting bid is relatively low, but it is not recomnded to acquire it. Furthermore, this piece has a hidden aning; on the surface, it is 'longevity like southern mountain', but the inner layer is 'sunset in the west'...】

Su Yun looked at the items currently being auctioned. They had just reached number three, so there was still so ti before item number ten.

However, this item wasn't particularly useful, as he hadn't planned on buying anything in the first place.

But with 'longevity like southern mountain' on the outside and 'sunset in the west' on the inside, that's a bit... well, you know...

Soon, the auction reached the end of the eighth item. None of these eight items were passed, and all were sold at high prices, which was very smooth.

The auctioneer was in ❀ Nоvеlігht ❀ (Don’t copy, read here) a good mood, constantly smiling, probably because the more she auctioned, the more commission she received.

Now it was halfti break, and the second half of the auction was about to begin.

At this mont, a figure ca up behind Su Yun and patted his shoulder. Su Yun looked back and saw it was Li Wei.

"You're here to bid on sothing too, aren't you? Don't worry, whatever you set your eyes on, I'll buy it, even if I have to outbid you!" Li Wei confidently declared, then turned and left without waiting for Su Yun's reply...

Su Yun chuckled. Good heavens, he wants to drain my money dry!

Suddenly, Su Yun rembered Wang Duo's work, which was item number ten.

Wasn't Li Wei here to bid on a birthday gift? That would be perfect to trick him with this item...

After a few minutes of intermission, the second half of the auction was about to begin.

"Ladies and gentlen, ladies and gentlen, Sotheby's Auction Group Sumr Special Auction, second half begins. The second half has a total of seven items, all of which are calligraphy and painting."

"Item number nine, Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong's Imperial Seal Calligraphy..."

Although item number nine had a resounding na, there were quite few people bidding on it.

Old Wang pushed up his glasses and smiled: "Most people don't buy into this emperor's works; even those who do are only because of the emperor's na..."

Su Yun also nodded. Item number ten was about to appear, so Su Yun prepared in advance: "Old Wang, can we also raise our paddles to bid?"

Old Wang nodded after hearing this: "Anyone in the venue can raise a paddle."

Su Yun glanced at Li Wei on the other side, not expecting that Li Wei was also looking at him with a very non-threatening gaze!

Good heavens!

Su Yun returned a provocative glance, then moved the paddle in his hand. Li Wei was clearly provoked and angrily turned his head away.

"Next, item number ten of this auction, Wang Duo's seal 'longevity like southern mountain' calligraphy, starting bid, two hundred thousand..."