Of course, the other attendees couldn’t make out the information displayed on the card reader. The female staff mber took a careful look and then turned to address the Miss, "President Xiao, this is a black card issued by Europe’s Bale Bank."
"Bale Bank?" The Miss was taken aback, then said, "Alright, I know now."
The staff mber returned the black card to the foreign woman, nodded politely, and the two stepped back, leaving the venue.
"Brother Lin, is this Bale Bank very impressive? Even the Miss seems a bit surprised," Zhou Botong asked, astonished.
"Even you don’t know, I’m even less aware. With my previous salary, I had no dealings with these foreign banks, who would pay attention to them. But if it can issue a globally accepted black card, it must be a top-tier bank, one look at the Miss’s expression, and you know it," Lin Tian shook his head and analyzed further.
There were definitely people here familiar with Bale Bank, especially those tycoons with plenty of overseas business, interacting with foreign banks quite a bit.
"This lady’s auction qualification is valid, Miss Shi, we can continue the auction," the Miss announced.
Holding a black card that allows unlimited overdrafts, of course, she qualified for the auction; she just had no recollection of this woman, as so guests were not her invitees.
A wave of astonishnt swept through the crowd. Xiao Manxue affird the black card was valid, which ant the bid of 1.8 billion was also valid—a sky-high price indeed!
Shi Feifei nodded and asked, "The Three Pure Ones Holy Realm Jade Carving is currently at a highest bid of 1.8 billion RMB. Is there anyone willing to bid higher?"
Everyone glanced at each other, but their faces held helpless smiles. 1.8 billion RMB is not 1.8 billion pieces of scrap paper; how many could pull out that amount?
The tycoons on the second floor could certainly afford 1.8 billion, but they collectively fell silent. If they were not willing to compete at 1.5 billion, then 1.8 billion was even less likely.
Shi Feifei scanned the room and checked the ti before announcing, "Countdown to the end of bidding, 1.8 billion for the first ti..."
The crowd fell silent, and after waiting a mont, she continued, "1.8 billion for the second ti..."
The crowd remained silent, and Shi Feifei still perford her duties as an auctioneer, not ending the auction prematurely due to the situation.
When the allotted ti was up, Shi Feifei declared loudly, "1.8 billion for the third ti, congratulations to Lady Number 96 on acquiring the Three Pure Ones Holy Realm Jade Carving. Please follow our staff after the eting to complete the transaction procedures. Today’s auction has now concluded, thank you all."
As the auctioneer’s pronouncent fell, the event truly ended, with no higher bids made. The hall was silent for about ten seconds before people began to talk.
"Brother Zhou, let’s go. It’s finally over," Lin Tian said with a relaxed smile.
"Brother Lin, that’s 1.8 billion we’re talking about! Aren’t you even a little bit excited? And what about the identity of that foreign woman who made the final bid? Don’t you have any curiosity? Why did she hide among the crowd on the first floor? With her capabilities, she could easily be on the second floor!" Zhou Botong, living up to his reputation for relentless questioning, bombarded Lin Tian with inquiries.
Lin Tian patted his shoulder and said with a smile, "Not everyone cares about that bit of face. Sitting on the second floor is simply a way to show off one’s status. She might not be fond of those empty honors, what’s so strange about that? If it were , I’d prefer sitting on the first floor too, much more comfortable."
"That does make sense..." Zhou Botong stroked his chin, but just as he was about to continue, he suddenly stopped.
Lin Tian looked at him quizzically and asked, "What’s the matter? Stunned? Just speak up, this isn’t like your usual unrestrained style."
"No, it’s not that... that foreign woman is walking toward us!" Zhou Botong pointed behind Lin Tian, sowhat excitedly.
The foreign woman? Lin Tian turned around, perplexed, to find the foreign woman indeed approaching them. What was this woman up to?
"Mr. Lin, good evening!" said the foreign woman as she ca to a stop in front of Lin Tian, smiling in greeting.
"You know ?" Lin Tian asked, surprised.
He had absolutely no mory of this woman. Besides, the only European he’d t before was Rossi, and of course, there was that group of vampires he’d encountered at Fanyin Temple on East Snake Mountain, though they had since turned to ash.
The foreign woman grinned elegantly and replied, "Of course, Mr. Lin is a renowned master in the Jade Industry, and just now, your swift action in punishing the wicked was quite impressive. Who wouldn’t know you?"
Lin Tian beca even more intrigued. The way the foreign woman spoke implied they hadn’t crossed paths before. She was at most a jade enthusiast or collector; it’s not like he was any collector himself.
However, since she approached him, he was also up for the conversation, having never been one to shy away.
Lin Tian also responded with a slight smile, "May I know how to address you, Miss, and what can I do for you?"
"My birth na is a bit long; you can call Charlotte," the foreign woman introduced herself.
"Oh, Charlotte, in England, it’s a na associated with royal bloodlines," Lin Tian said, slightly surprised, but then he nodded in understanding as such nas weren’t exclusive to royalty in England and were common among the populace.
He continued to inquire, "But you haven’t answered my question, what do you want from ?"
"Nothing special, just wanted to tell Mr. Lin that I am a jade enthusiast, and I would be willing to purchase better quality jade at high prices in the future." Charlotte smiled, and then added, "This ti I bid 1.8 billion as a gesture of sincerity and also to commorate Mr. Lin’s 18th birthday—a remarkable young age to have achieved so much."
"Heh, you even know I’m 18; you must have done your howork. But concerning achievent, I can’t quite accept that. Compared to Miss Charlotte, to hold a black card at such a young age, I do have quite a distance to cover," Lin Tian replied with a chuckle, though he found the woman’s background even more intriguing. If there weren’t more pressing matters, he might have looked into her.
"It’s just a black card; I’m sure Mr. Lin will have one too, sooner or later. Now, I shouldn’t keep your staff waiting too long; I must proceed with the transaction procedures. We’ll et again," Charlotte said with a smile, then turned and walked away.
To be honest, judging only by the silhouette and voice, Lin Tian would surely consider Charlotte to be beautiful, but her appearance was quite plain, a contradiction that made Lin Tian feel rather awkward.
"Brother Lin, you’re amazing, she’s willing to spend 1.8 billion just to commorate your 18th birthday. Ah, if only soone would commorate my 18th birthday like that," Zhou Botong joked.
"Pfft, you believe those courtesy words too? Let’s go upstairs quickly; Elder Zhou surely has a lot to tell you since the auction is over," Lin Tian said.
Zhou Botong, not daring to neglect his grandfather’s affairs, waved to Lin Tian and dashed to the second floor.
As Lin Tian was about to leave, a phrase from Charlotte suddenly ca to mind, which sounded familiar—my birth na is a bit long, you can call Charlotte.
The tone of that statent was identical to Rossi when she first introduced herself!
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