Once again, all eyes were fixed on the old man from the East. The air is like a taut string, brimming with anticipation and unease.
Si Hanxue and Tong Yan were naturally also curious - they wanted to know just how expensive a manuscript that had been eaten by insects and eroded by sweat could be.
Fang Xiaotian's mood was obvious: not curiosity, but jealousy.
Lu Xiaobu didn't care about others' feelings at all. Right now, all he hoped for was that the more expensive, the better. He was even happier when his brother became rich than when he himself did.
Qin Hao stood there, his heart beating a few beats faster quietly. Who would complain about having too much money? Especially for someone like him who truly needs money.
The old man from the East stroked the manuscript, lost in thought for a long time, as if having a dialogue with history. Finally spoke up:
This is indeed an authentic work by Wang Shizhen, without a doubt... The Hong Kong Provincial government had previously auctioned a seven-page similar manuscript, which was sold for 1.2 million Hong Kong dollars.
"One million two hundred thousand?" Which is more expensive, the Hong Kong dollar or the Chinese yuan?
Lu Xiaobu's voice was so loud that the whole audience could hear it, and his face was filled with shock.
The old man from the East was almost amused and said, "Shut up."
But his tone soon turned serious:
This volume is quite different from the previous versions that have been circulating, which actually proves that it is even more important. And it has a private seal - extremely precious. Each page of the poetry draft here could be sold at a high price if taken out alone.
He paused for a moment, as if taking responsibility for this number.
If a domestic valuation is given, I think... It's between three million and three million eight million. When you go to the auction house, you can probably reach four million. But after deducting all kinds of expenses, what you get is still about the same."
The moment the "four million" hit the ground, the air in the entire venue seemed to tremble.
Qin Hao was completely stunned.
He even suspected that there was something wrong with his ears.
The last time he found a treasure was already outrageous enough. Now it's happening again?
Three million and eight million - this is a figure that many people never reach in their entire lives.
When he bought this manuscript, he didn't think of getting rich at all. He just wanted to help that old lady. At most, I just thought it could be sold for several hundred thousand yuan. I definitely didn't expect it to be in the millions.
But now, fate seems to have opened a huge door of surprise for him.
Song Jingang didn't hesitate for a moment: "Then let's take it at 3.8 million." I'll have the transfer agreement and cheque prepared right now."
He was as decisive as if he were buying an ordinary collectible.
"Xiao Qin, are you dissatisfied with the price?" "
When Song Jingang saw Qin Hao silent, he thought he was too lowly.
Qin Hao shook his head quickly: "No..." I just didn't expect it to be so high.
"Put it in the bag for peace - this was his most realistic thought at the moment."
Although the auction might increase in price, the deduction is troublesome and the amount you get won't be much more than it is now.
The agreement was signed quickly. When the check was handed to Qin Hao, his fingers trembled slightly.
This was the first time he had received a real "big sum of money", and it was a check that could change the fate of his entire family.
Looking at the check, Tongyan and Si Hanxue couldn't help but marvel at Qin Hao's extraordinary luck.
From 20,000 to over 3 million - such an increase would be at an abnormal level in any industry.
Lu Xiaobu has already begun to daydream about changing his car.
It was the first time in his childhood that he had considered the issue of luxury cars so seriously.
Fang Xiaotian, on the contrary, is completely the opposite.
In his eyes, the more successful Qin Hao was, the more intense the anger in his heart, "Why not me?"
He earns hundreds of thousands of yuan a year, but several million is not an amount he can change at will.
And now, a "country boy" whom he looked down upon has suddenly surpassed him in assets overnight?
How could he stand it?
If Qin Hao knew what was on his mind, he would probably only reply with one sentence:
"Are you crazy?" "
Just as the atmosphere was about to lighten up, Song Jingang smiled and said:
"Xiao Qin has become rich. According to the rules, he should treat us to a meal, right?" "Let's call it quits from the previous gamble."
Si Hanxue and Tongyan naturally had no objections.
Qin Hao was not short of the money for this meal now, so he nodded and said, "OK."
The result was just when everyone was about to leave
Fang Xiaotian jumped out
Wait a moment. The appraisal result hasn't been announced yet. I don't like to eat with questions in mind. "Let's solve the suspense first."
Qin Hao almost rolled his eyes.
Is this person really fond of showing off and not caring about face?
Even though Song Jingang had given him a chance to step down, he still stubbornly charged into the gun.
Song Jingang's expression darkened several times, but in the end, he still smiled and said:
Since Mr. Fang insists, let's just say it. Everyone just needs to judge whether it is true or not.
The old man from the East sat back down in his chair, his tone cold.
Since you are so eager to know... Then everyone, take a look for yourselves."
There were only six words in his expression -
If you want to save face, I'll take care of you.
All eyes once again focused on the red coral bracelet in Fang Xiaotian's hand.
The kind that can't be more fake.
A second wave of large-scale social death scenes is about to be triggered.
If you were Qin Hao and just received 3.8 million:
Your first reaction would be --
A. Pay off the family debts immediately
B. Share a portion with the elderly who have saved you
C. Buy yourself some small things to improve your life
D. It's best to store everything for safety
E. Invest a portion in the future (career/collection/skills)
Which one do you think Qin Hao would choose?