MMB Chapter 43 Performance: What I've been waiting for is this line.
Chapter 43 Performance: What I've been waiting for is this line.
Chen Huai'an is currently focused on his career. Due to his voluntary resignation, he will receive N+1 next year. Feng Chaoyang is very familiar with this kind of privately held auction and immediately moves on to the next item.
Moreover, everyone present is an expert, so there's no need for unnecessary lines.
Everyone had their work verified beforehand, so they knew whether it was real or fake.
If you buy it and find it's a fake, you can only blame yourself for being fooled.
Therefore, the introduction was omitted, and the second item, a large blue-and-white porcelain plate supplied to officials, was also photographed.
"A large Ming Dynasty blue-and-white porcelain piece sold for 188 million yuan. Congratulations, Mr. Zhou!"
A company CEO, surnamed Zhang, who was around fifty years old, bought the blue and white porcelain plate and smiled happily.
He loves porcelain and has a large collection of porcelain plates, bowls, and vases at home.
After exchanging business cards with Chen Huai'an, he immediately transferred the money through the bank.
Mr. Zhang owns the company and uses his own money to purchase it, so the procedures are not that complicated.
No declaration is required; the money was transferred directly through my bank account.
Holding the exquisite wooden box, he couldn't hide his joy.
Sitting in the chair, I took a deep look at the porcelain plate, which looked similar but had more exquisite details, and a trace of reluctance and helplessness flashed in my eyes.
He also liked the large blue-and-white porcelain plate on the long table.
But those were for the imperial court, for the emperor's use, and were several levels higher than what was used for officials.
The fact that it was used by the emperor alone makes it exceptionally valuable.
Unfortunately, its condition is only 6, and its price is only between 1200 million and 1400 million.
If it could be grade 8, the price could reach 20 million!
Even so, given his current cash flow, he is powerless to help.
If you really want to buy it, it will take at least half a month to raise the funds.
But everyone there was an expert, so why would they give him time to raise money?
Zhou Hongsheng, in particular, had been itching to get his hands on this porcelain plate for a long time.
They are determined to acquire it as one of the top contenders for this weekend's auction.
Only by offering the best items can an auction house establish its reputation.
"Ahem~." Feng Chaoyang coughed and announced loudly, "I believe everyone has already made their judgment on this last blue-and-white porcelain plate, so I won't waste any more words. The starting price is 1150 million, and each bid must be at least 10!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Hongsheng's voice came through.
"1250 million!"
The fact that he immediately raised the price by a million showed his determination to win.
Sure enough, this psychological tactic immediately made other bidders hesitate.
After all, they have auction houses backing them up, so when it comes to money, they really can't compete.
Moreover, others don't feel bad about using company money to bid, but they are spending their own money.
The group exchanged glances and slowly lowered their hands.
However, some people are not intimidated.
One of the men, an elderly man in his sixties, said calmly, "1260 million."
"1350 million!" Zhou Hongsheng's gaze was firm, and he immediately raised the price by 90.
He works in auctions. 100,000 may not be a lot, but the price will be higher if you accumulate them one by one.
They decided to adopt a determined attitude, raising the price each time to discourage the other party.
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The old man frowned, hesitated for a moment, and gave up on raising the price further.
The price of the blue and white porcelain plate is what it is; the maximum it can reach is 1400 million.
The old man estimated that Zhou Hongsheng could raise the price to around 1500 million!
Since the other party is an auctioneer, they can create an atmosphere to drive up the price.
Even if the final price is 1500 million, we can still earn a generous service commission. Either way, we'll make a profit!
So he shook his head with a wry smile and gave up on continuing the bidding.
Feng Chaoyang announced loudly, "Congratulations to President Zhou on winning the Ming blue-and-white porcelain plate for 1350 million!"
"I admit it, I admit it. The auction house has been very busy lately, and I had no choice but to do this. Please forgive me."
Zhou Hongsheng stood up, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, and apologized to everyone present with a smile, showing utmost courtesy.
Besides, auctions are always won by the highest bidder, so the others didn't seem to mind.
The three items had been auctioned off, and everyone was getting ready to leave.
Suddenly, Feng Chaoyang laughed and said, "Everyone, don't rush off yet! Brother Chen wants to treat you all to tea!"
Then they brought over a tea set and started boiling water.
With a smile, he introduced, "Please welcome Mr. Chen's girlfriend, Ms. Lin Wan, to demonstrate the art of tea."
Chen Huai'an comforted him in a low voice, "Don't be nervous."
"Hmm." Lin Wan nodded confidently and strode to the long table.
Her slender, fair fingers picked up the tea set and began to process it methodically.
She has specialized in tea ceremony!
Chen Huai'an watched quietly from the side, his eyes almost completely captivated.
He thought to himself, "No wonder it's always beautiful women brewing tea; it's a feast for the eyes just to watch!"
Inviting the guests for tea is the final highlight of the day.
It's also a way to create an opportunity for them to owe favors in the future through private means!
Some things can only be known to be true or false by tasting them yourself.
Chen Huai'an has already earned more than ten million today. Even after paying taxes and giving Feng Chaoyang his hard-earned money, he has still made a considerable profit.
Having lived for over twenty years, this is the first time I've ever earned such a huge sum of money.
Inviting them for some tea is nothing.
Lin Wan skillfully opened the tin can and demonstrated each step of the tea ceremony, including displaying the tea, appreciating the tea, the high mountain and flowing water tea ceremony, the black dragon entering the sea tea ceremony, the auspicious dragon bringing rain tea ceremony, and the phoenix nodding tea ceremony.
Everyone present was a person of status, and what they were pursuing was "elegance"!
I also have some knowledge of tea ceremony.
The sight of some techniques that have been lost in modern times left everyone present in awe.
"Please!" Lin Wan gestured with her small hand.
The group, drawn by the aroma of tea in the air, were eager to taste it.
He picked it up, took a small sip, closed his eyes, and his face was full of bliss.
"The initial taste is fresh and mellow, with a sweet aftertaste, a mellow and rich flavor with a hint of orchid fragrance." Old Tian raised his white eyebrows: "Lu'an Melon Seed Tea, and it's even the 'first-harvest Melon Seed Tea'! I was fortunate enough to taste it once a few years ago, and it's absolutely amazing!"
Everyone else stared in surprise when they heard "first-harvest melon slices," and quickly took another sip of tea to savor it.
Although it was their first time drinking it, they were still aware of the name "First-Harvest Melon Seed Tea".
"Excellent tea!" Zhou Hongsheng couldn't help but exclaim, smiling as he introduced, "Two years ago, we auctioned 'First Harvest Melon Seed' tea at Jiuding Auction House. It sold for 46 yuan per 500 grams, and now it's worth 60 yuan per jin!"
Such a good thing is rare and hard to come by!
Even a major auction house like Jiuding didn't take on an auction for the last time until two years ago.
Everyone looked at the tin can on the table, their eyes burning with excitement.
Judging from the size of the jar, it must weigh at least one pound!
Old Tian licked his lips and asked kindly, "Young Chen, are you selling any tea? This old man is willing to pay 600,000 yuan per jin (500 grams) to buy it!"
The others immediately panicked and chimed in, "I'm also willing to offer 60 to buy it!"
Chen Huai'an's lips curled up, secretly pleased: "That's exactly what I've been waiting for!"
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