The auction was about to begin. Xu Huizhu and I pushed aside the security guards around us and walked out of the corridor. The security captain stared at me alertly, but did not stop us.
Xu Huizhu and I walked to the hall. Because we had already paid a deposit when we first entered the auction house, everyone who could enter the auction house had a license plate. Because today's auction is very important, invitations were specially issued. Unlike
There are some small auctions where you only need to pay a deposit of RMB 10,000 to RMB 20,000 to enter. If you don’t buy anything inside, the money will be refunded to you when you come out.
There were many invitations and there were many people at the auction site.
Xu Huizhu and I arrived at the lobby a little late. The people in front were already full, so we sat in the last row.
At this time, the host began to announce the bidding for the first collection. It was a bronze tripod, which is said to be from the Shang Dynasty and is very valuable for collection. However, I don’t really like this kind of old antiquities. I think such a thing is a
Scientific research should be better.
The host spoke passionately about the history of this bronze, the year it was unearthed, and some interesting anecdotes during its excavation and transportation. However, the reaction of the bidders below was not enthusiastic. The bidder's bid was too low, even lower than the reserve price.
So this collection, which normally sells for a very high price, was not sold at auction.
Immediately afterwards, one collection after another continued to be unsold, which is rare at auctions. Because everyone who came here to bid today was aiming for one goal, and that was the last lot ~ the Imperial Jade Seal!
I looked around and saw that Mr. Wang and Maria were already sitting at the front, and Jia Dao and Yang Jiaren were also sitting in the middle of the crowd. I didn’t see the rich man at the auction, so he must have already found a consignor.
Bid for him.
When all the collections failed to be auctioned, the host was not at all surprised. He must have known that everyone was rushing for the last collection.
The host smiled and joked, "Now there is only the last piece of the collection left. I also know that everyone is here for this thing, but this thing is very expensive. I hope he will not fail to sell it, otherwise this auction will
It will be the most unsuccessful auction, and I will also be the most unlucky auction host." Everyone laughed after hearing this.
The host looked at everyone and announced loudly, "Now the final collection in this auction is auctioned, the legendary treasure ~ The Jade Seal of the Legend!"
Everyone cheered immediately.
A large and heavy safe was carried out. This was somewhat inconsistent with the rules of previous auctions. Security personnel with armed guns were guarding the surroundings. Manager Zhao from the Hong Kong auction house walked out with a smile on his face. He reached into his pocket and took it out.
A strange key, held high.
The host shouted, "Manager Zhao, please open the safe and let us witness this unique treasure together."
Manager Zhao took the key and walked into the safe.
At this time, I accidentally turned around and saw the backs of the master master and Wang Da and Li Er walking out of the door. I was wondering why I didn't find them just now. Where have they gone? Why are they leaving now? Will the master master know?
Will I be deceived by them and get deeper into trouble? I immediately picked up Xu Huizhu and growled, "Hurry up and chase!"
"Who are you chasing?" Xu Huizhu asked and understood immediately.
At that moment, the two of us jumped up and ran towards the door, knocking over the chairs we were sitting on and making a loud noise.
But we only ran a few steps and were stopped again. The person who stopped me was the security captain. It seemed that this guy was targeting me. Because I was too worried about the safety of the master, I rushed forward. But I didn't take action, just
The moment I approached the security captain, I twisted my body and leaned against my shoulder. With a bang, I knocked the guy away. I did this very secretly, and others thought I couldn't control my strength and knocked him down.
Of.
But at this time, I couldn't leave anymore, and many security personnel came over.
The security captain got up and walked towards me angrily, "What do you want to do?"
"What didn't you want to do?" I replied.
It seems that we will be delayed for a while again. The master can't catch him anymore, I think.
"Are you deliberately causing trouble?" the security captain stared. "Come on, arrest them."
I snorted coldly, "Catch me! Why do you do so!"
At this time, everyone at the auction site looked towards us, and the auction house manager Zhao, who was about to open the safe, also stopped.
Mr. Wang and Yang Jiaren quickly walked to Manager Zhao and explained incessantly. They said to Manager Zhao, "This is our friend. There is no harm."
Manager Zhao was dissatisfied, but because of He Gang's reputation and status, he still waved to the security captain from a distance, signaling to let us go.
I thought to myself that since I couldn't catch up with the master, I might as well stay here to see what the legendary national treasure was like, so I walked back with Xu Huizhu, picked up the fallen chair, and sat down again.
"Quiet, quiet, now please ask Manager Zhao to open the treasure!" the host shouted.
Seeing our chattering people quiet down, Manager Zhao had a smile on his face, slowly inserted the key into the keyhole, and was about to press the password, but the safe man opened it slowly by himself.
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Manager Zhao looked at the open safe, his mouth wide open, and he was stunned.
This safe is manufactured by one of the most famous lock companies in the world. It not only uses a key, but also requires an electronic password. That's not all. It also requires the fingerprint of the person who set the password. So even if you have the key, you have to enter it.
The password can only be opened by verifying the fingerprint. However, Manager Zhao just inserted the key into the keyhole. Not to mention the password and fingerprint, he didn't even turn the key. The safe opened it by himself. You must know the safe.
They have magnetic induction. Even if the lock is unlocked, it takes some effort to pull the cabinet door hard.
Wasn't it locked yesterday?
It turns out that in the past few days, Manager Zhao and several heads from the auction house headquarters have come to appreciate the jade seal every day, because once the jade seal is auctioned, there will no longer be a chance to appreciate it up close. Manager Zhao looked at the safe door and shook it.
He shook his head, what happened?
Manager Zhao suddenly thought of a possibility, and sweat suddenly broke out on his forehead. No! Absolutely impossible! He was very confident in the auction house he was in charge of. The security measures here were among the best in the world.
The items are absolutely safe!
Manager Zhao thought as he stretched out his trembling hands to explore inside, luckily!
Manager Zhao felt relieved. Manager Zhao breathed a sigh of relief and smiled on his face.
The relieved Manager Zhao couldn't help cursing secretly, what did this lock company do? Didn't it say that its locks were the safest? But now they are malfunctioning! It's really annoying!
Manager Zhao held the box in both hands and gently placed it on the display stand. Several security guards with loaded guns and ammunition were guarding the platform.
The main hammer that is finalizing the price has been idle for more than an hour and is already eager to try.
The security captain behind me was still staring at me closely, and I could even feel the chill from the sharp eyes coming from behind.
Everyone was silent and waiting.
This box is very expensive and has an upside-down lid. This way, if the box is removed, people will see the contents inside immediately.
Manager Zhao picked up the box with a smile and did not look at the box. He faced the audience.
He wanted to see the surprised and greedy expressions on people's faces when they saw this treasured jade seal. This was his interest, and it was also the reason why he got into the auction business.
He took off the lid and seemed to see people shouting excitedly, but he was disappointed. He saw the people below were stunned at first, looking at each other, and then booing and talking, but they did not see the excitement at the moment when the national jade seal was handed down.