Chapter 168 Raising the price
On August 15th, the Jinling Auction House was crowded with people early.↖ On this special day, many people chose to participate in this special auction to commemorate this unusual day.
As a special guest, Badou also followed behind the Golden Eye Diao and entered the auction hall with the crowd. As soon as he entered the room, he felt an unusual atmosphere. The hall was obviously divided into two camps, in the middle rows, all wearing suits and seriousness, and everyone had an angry look on their faces. Needless to say, these were naturally rushed from the island country.
As for the crowd around, the faces were full of ease and pleasure. The fat man noticed that there were even some blond hair, blue eyes, high noses and deep foreigners. I wonder what they were involved in?
However, thinking about the victory of the anti-fascist war is also a great victory for the whole world, foreigners have the right to share the fruits of victory. To a certain extent, the efforts and sacrifices made by others are even greater, so Badou Brother is balanced. He even hopes that these foreigners can also make a splash. At the auction, of course, the more lively the better.
At 9 a.m., the special auction officially began. The audience was full. As the auctioneer took the stage, the crowd spontaneously slapped the faces, and the atmosphere at the scene became very warm.
In sharp contrast, the island people, whose face was ashen and whose eyes were blushed, were filled with fire. The fat man probably had the intention to kill people.
The more I saw their appearance, the happier Brother Badou felt: I could finally collect some interest from us!
Obviously, the other Chinese people present also thought so. So they kept using applause and cheering to rip off the fire. Now the world is peaceful and there are few wars. So they can only confront other fields. For example, today's auction hall is a battlefield without gunpowder.
After the auctioneer briefly introduced a few words, the auction officially began. The items that appeared first were all low-value items. The fat man also chose some more memorable items and held up the cards several times. Unfortunately, there were too many guests participating in the auction and they were too enthusiastic. The small sign of Badou Brother was soon overwhelmed.
It was very enthusiastic - but the fat man was secretly happy. The more he did this, the more likely he would be to get a sky-high price. The only thing he was worried about now is that the Japanese devils had never raised their signs and sat upright after the auction. Could it be that this way to express their protest?
The auction is in full swing, and the auctioneer is enthusiastically introducing the No. 15 lot. Today's auction is extremely enthusiastic. The transaction price is far beyond expectations, so the auctioneer is also particularly excited. If he is not doing it well, he will become the most dazzling auctioneer.
"This is the spoil seized by a soldier of the Eighth Route Army during the War of Resistance Against Japan. It is a pottery figurine. After expert identification, its history can be traced back to the era of flying birds. During that period, it was the Sui and Tang dynasties in China, which can be said to have a long history. The starting price was 100,000 yuan, and each increase must not be less than 10,000 yuan. You can bid now!" As the auctioneer finished introducing, someone had already started to raise signs on the scene. However, compared with some of the previous items, the number of people holding signs decreased significantly.
This is mainly because this terracotta figurine is too broken. If it had not appeared at the auction but in the trash can, it would have been impossible for anyone to pick up the rags.
The pottery figurines are about one foot tall, with mottled surfaces and the pottery fragments cracked and fell off very seriously. They could only vaguely see that they were a human figure, as if they were holding a stick in their hands, but they were too old to be distinguished.
However, when Brother Badou saw this, his eyes lit up, he raised the small card in his hand, and directly increased the price to 150,000.
"Boy, when did you have any research on cultural relics in the island country?" The Golden Eye Diao was also a little puzzled. After he led the fat man into the door, he had not even completed the extensive and profound antique knowledge of China.
"I'm just joining in the fun, and it's important to participate." Brother Badou yelled twice, but he didn't know that buying and selling was a taboo in antiques. Fortunately, the price was not expensive, so the Golden Eye Diao just glared at his apprentice and gave up.
Naturally, no one bids for such a dilapidated pottery figurine with the fat man. The auctioneer mobilized a few words and saw that everyone was not interested, so he prepared to drop the hammer.
But at this moment, someone raised the sign again, and everyone noticed that it was one of the Japanese who held the sign, and this was the first time they raised the sign at today's auction.
Looking closely, the person holding the sign was an old man, the only one among the group wearing a kimono. His long gray hair was slightly bent, and his eyes were full of crow's feet seemed to be open and closed. I don't know what it was.
Some of these competitors participating in the auction have been conducted long ago. Some are agents of Daikoku, some are representatives of Daikoku, and some even represent the official. However, the identity of this old man is unknown.
"200,000!" Brother Badou raised his sign again, winning applause. The Chinese people were happy to see this kind of scene.
The old kimono still raised the sign quietly and raised the price by 10,000. The fat man put on a desperate posture and rolled up his sleeves, "I'll pay 500,000!"
A kind laughter sounded around. Perhaps in people's opinion, this little fat man was just a mess, and it was obvious that he was raising the price with you. Most of the people at the scene were thinking about this, but this little fat man was too conspicuous.
"Child!" Yang Ziru sat not far from the fat man. The baby apprentice next to him couldn't help but mutter, sneering at the fat man's clumsy performance. Sun Shuya, who was dressed up and his name, has been resentful since he was bullied by Brother Badou a few days ago.
But no matter what, Badou’s approach still made everyone feel relieved, so there are many people holding their feet, constantly motivating the fat man with applause and raising the price step by step.
The fat man was obviously in a state of madness. As long as the old kimono raises the sign, he will definitely increase the price, roaring with a red face and a thick neck, and in the end even his eyes will turn red, like a desperate gambler. A pottery figurine with a minimum price of 100,000 yuan was called by him for more than one million.
I am so happy to give the auctioneer: If everyone is as crazy as the little fat man, this auction will definitely become the most glorious moment in his auction career!
Compared to Brother Badou's fanaticism, the old man had his big eyelids drooping, looking calm. However, after the price of this pottery figurine exceeded 2 million, he finally couldn't help but open his eyes and glanced at the fat man who was shouting at the top of his lungs.
At this moment, people even had an illusion that the old man's eyes turned into a real lightning, which made the bystanders shudder, let alone the fat man who was the first to be affected.
"Master!" Diao Lao Er, who was so proud of his words, muttered to the Golden-Eyed Eagle in a low voice.
The golden-eyed eagle nodded, and a figure appeared in his mind, gradually overlapping with the old kimono in front of him, but what he couldn't understand was that the legendary person was gone anymore?
Although the old man's eyes were like a knife and a sword, Badou Ge was obviously in an extremely excited state now. He even stared at the old man with blood-red eyes, and arrogantly raised his index finger and shook it in front of him.
"Superficial!" Sun Feinan couldn't help but start to curl her lips again. She couldn't understand why she was defeated in the hands of such a guy?
The old man in kimono hesitated for a moment, but did not raise the sign again, and returned to the state of closing his eyes and resting at the beginning. The moment he saw this pottery figurine, he suddenly felt something and then raised the sign to bid. But after all, the pottery figurine was too broken and he was a little unacceptable. Although this pottery figurine was a little similar to the statue of Prince Shengde recorded in ancient books, the Flying Bird Age was an era without clear historical records, and many things were legends. And looking at the little fat man's desperate attitude, he probably wouldn't give up easily, so the old man chose to give up.
"Don't you call up - I'll buy such a broken thing for two million?" Brother Badou was still waiting for the other party to bid, and then he pushed him to the end. As a result, the old man abstained and asked him to shoot down heavily into the empty space.
A kind laughter sounded again around him: The little fat man was still too impulsive, and he was easily removed from the ladder by the cunning old man, and he must have been a little frustrated.
But the Golden Eagle knew the fat man’s feet. This brat was a bit abnormal today. What’s going on?
"Stupid!" Sun Feinan once again made a name for Badou Ge. Yang Ziru next to her secretly frowned: This precious apprentice is afraid that the little fat man has planted a curse in his heart...
After standing awkwardly for more than ten seconds, Badou Brother returned to his indifferent expression: "Two million is just to hear it. Everyone testifies. After I get this thing, I immediately fell and heard it!"
There were cheers around, and the auctioneer just smiled slightly and did not stop him. In his heart, he hoped that more fat people like this would stand up and raise prices.
After the commotion at the scene subsided, the auction continued, while Badou brother quietly spoke to the Golden Eye Diao with a bitter face: "Master, see, are you sponsoring me with silver? This time I planned to collect money, so I didn't bring that much money--"
"How many are there?" The Golden Eye Diao hummed twice with annoyance. He was actually very curious. The pottery figurine was not identified by him, and the Golden Eye Diao had great trust in his live treasure apprentice, because so far, the fat man had not embarrassed him in identifying antiques.
Brother Badou grabbed the back of his head: "There are only eight thousand yuan left in my pocket--"
The Golden Eagle was really angry this time. She raised the crutch in her hand and knocked on the fat man's head: You are a little wealthy at least, and it's not embarrassing to bring such a little money when you go out!
Everyone around him looked sympathetic: You see, this is the end of price gouging.
Chapter completed!