Chapter two hundred and sixty-eight price reduction
It's still a way.
Bai Qingluo asked Luo Yanchen to negotiate, while she speeded up her dressing up.
Fortunately, she usually doesn't like to put on makeup when going out, so now she doesn't feel too panic when going out temporarily.
Bai Qingluo and Luo Yanchen went to the auction house together.
On the way, Bai Qingluo said worriedly: "We don't have membership, will they not let us in later?"
This year's auction is particularly strict, and only those with membership qualifications can participate in the auction.
They came together because the National Museum where the curator of history worked was qualified to auction.
Now that we have not set off with Director Shi and the others, what will we do if the doorman doesn’t recognize them?
"Don't worry, am I such a reckless person? Since I told you to leave later, naturally I can go in even later."
When the two of them arrived at the gate of the venue, the doorman stopped them just as Bai Qingluo expected.
"Hello, do you two have membership cards? Non-members are not allowed to enter this auction."
Bai Qingluo twitched her lips in embarrassment and was about to tell Luo Yanchen to contact Director Shi and then ask Director Shi to come out to pick them up.
The next second, he saw Luo Yanchen take out his membership card from his pocket and hand it to the doorman.
After the doorman confirmed it was correct, he immediately felt relieved.
Bai Qingluo was still a little confused after she sat down.
"So you have a membership card?"
Luo Yanchen nodded, "I just haven't had time to tell you, and I see that you are also willing to fund the National Museum, so I am not in a hurry to tell you. I didn't expect that this delay has been delayed until now."
Bai Qingluo felt that she had been deeply deceived.
She had always thought that it would be difficult to get a membership card this time, so she kept giving benefits to Director Shi and getting him to agree to accompany her.
Unexpectedly, the man next to me has a membership card.
She held her forehead slightly helplessly, "I feel like you just deceived me on purpose."
"No, I really just haven't found the right opportunity to tell you."
Director Shi looked around and was a little surprised when he saw Bai Qingluo and Luo Yanchen.
But then I thought about it, the Luo family has a big business, and it is not difficult to get such a membership card, so I don't have to worry about it anymore.
After sending a message to Bai Qingluo, he was waiting for the auction.
【I saw you two, it seems I don’t need to pick you up.】
[I'm really sorry, I just found out that Yanchen is also a member. 】
Bai Qingluo explained helplessly.
I don’t know what Director Shi will think of her after this.
[It’s okay, it’s okay, I’ve thought about it a long time ago. Mr. Luo has strong financial resources and it’s expected that he also has a membership card. 】
Judging from the curator's tone, there didn't seem to be any other abnormalities.
Bai Qingluo breathed a sigh of relief.
[By the way, Director Shi, why was the auction suddenly advanced? 】
[I’m not sure. The organizer said that because of the high enthusiasm for this auction, they were afraid of affecting other auctions, so they moved it to the morning. In fact, this is the only one in the morning.]
It seems that this red tassel gun is indeed in demand!
Bai Qingluo was both happy and a little worried.
She was naturally happy that her former "partner" was so popular hundreds of years later.
It's just that it's so popular and sought-after, she's also worried about the next auction.
Everyone wants this red tassel gun so much, and I don’t know if they can take a photo of it.
[Many collectors came to the scene, and it seems they all want this lot. I wonder if we can successfully get it with our budget. 】
Director Shi also shared the same concerns as Bai Qingluo.
If too much of the budget is used to acquire this item, there will naturally be fewer cultural relics that can be taken away later.
During this trip, the curator hopes to bring back more treasures.
【Do your best.】
Bai Qingluo just replied to him simply.
The auction officially begins.
The lights in the auditorium gradually dimmed.
Each seat has a number plate, and there is a button and keyboard next to the seat.
After the host calls out the quotation, interested parties can press the button after entering the price increase.
"I'm sorry to have everyone come at such an impromptu time. This auction is divided into two parts. In this first half, only one item will be auctioned, and that is what everyone has been waiting for - the red tassel gun of the Sheng Dynasty Protector General.
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"This general's surname is Bai, and his name is unknown. According to the research we have so far, this is a rare female general in the history of China for thousands of years."
The host on the scene introduced.
Luo Yanchen frowned deeply.
This general is a female general, and her surname happens to be Bai...
He couldn't help but look at the woman next to him.
Everything is a bit too coincidental.
The light from the big screen shines on Bai Qingluo's profile, and the dim blue light makes her even more gentle.
After her drastic change in temperament, she has always been gentle and charming.
The vigorous and resolute methods she occasionally displays are only consistent with those of a strong woman.
There is really no connection with the female general.
Luo Yanchen shook his head violently to get rid of the ridiculous thoughts in his heart.
What was he thinking? Why did he think that this female general was related to Bai Qingluo?
After hundreds of years, is it possible that the female general was reborn as Bai Qingluo?
What a joke.
Luo Yanchen put away his messy thoughts and concentrated on the auction.
Because she knew in advance that the National Museum intended to take over the red-tassel gun, Bai Qingluo had no choice but to reluctantly part with it no matter how much she hoped to get back what belonged to her.
"After so many introductions, we have finally reached the part we are most looking forward to."
"The starting price of General Bai's red tassel gun is 5.49 million, with an increase of 100,000. The bidding begins!"
As soon as the host finished speaking, someone in the audience patted the lights.
"5.59 million!"
"5.59 million, does anyone want to increase the price? 5.59 million per time..."
Director Shi took action.
Before the host could say anything, the person just announced a new price.
"5.69 million!"
"5.79 million."
"5.8 million!"
That person seemed to be competing with Director Shi.
Every time the curator calls out the price, he will increase it.
Bai Qingluo looked a little anxious, "Is there no upper limit to the price?"
"Yes, there are generally no restrictions on auctions."
Then the 10 million she donated to the museum might only be able to help the National Museum win one auction.
The price soon reached 7.79 million.
Director Shi gritted his teeth and gave his final budget.
"8.19 million!"
"8.19 million! Member No. 77 gave a price of 8.19 million. Does anyone want to increase the price? 8.19 million once, 8.19 million twice..."
The man followed the price again.
"8.59 million."
The whole place was in an uproar.
Although this lot is precious, 8.19 million is already the highest estimate on the market.
That person directly added 400,000 yuan, which far exceeded this price.
Director Shi looked at the man angrily and took a deep breath.
He really wanted to help the country win the red tassel gun, but his money didn't come from the strong wind.