Next was a special auction, because Xin Zhongnan's paintings were withdrawn from the auction, leaving only two lots.
After a fierce battle, the first piece of chess equipment was finally won by the owner of Jubaozhai at a price of 110 million. It is said that he was entrusted by a big man who was very fond of chess to act as the bidding agent.
After the chess sets were auctioned, today's auction moved on to the last item, a small bronze tripod.
The main photographer was frothing with the recommendation, saying that although the bronze tripod was in ordinary condition, it was authentic and had been authenticated by various experts. It could be traced back to the Yin-Yang school of thought in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States period, and it was most likely a member of the Yin-Yang school.
Founder Zou Yan once used it.
After the main photographer's intervention, the atmosphere at the scene warmed up slightly. Moreover, the origin of this small tripod is indeed unique and its history is long enough that quite a few people are interested in it.
"Special lot No. 2, a small bronze tripod, has a starting price of 40 million. The price will increase by 2 million each time. Now I announce that the last bidding of this auction has begun!"
"45 million!" Pang Yunpeng immediately shouted the price, and increased it by 5 million in one breath.
However, such bidding did not scare competitors, and soon someone else shouted a higher price.
Four or five people competed with each other and soon raised the price to more than 100 million.
The bidding slowed down.
Although the bronze tripod has a certain age, it has no other obvious features. Even if everyone is rich, it is impossible to spend it arbitrarily.
"Mr. Pang's appearance is 115 million. Is there any higher price than this?" asked the main auctioneer.
No one said anything.
Pang Yunpeng smiled, thinking he had a chance to win.
At this moment, Li Xuan patted Penny.
Penny, who had been bored all this time, her eyes lit up. It was finally her turn to show off. She immediately raised her number plate and said in standard Chinese: "One hundred and fifty million!"
The eyes in the venue were focused on Li Xuan and Penny for an unknown number of times.
Thirty-five million is too high all of a sudden?
Does your family have a mine or a bank? Even if you want to suppress Pang Yunpeng, you don't need to be so ruthless, right?
Pang Yunpeng didn't expect Li Xuan to bid. He glanced at it coldly, raised the number plate and said: "160 million!"
Before coming to the auction, the head of the Pang family gave Pang Yunpeng a mobile capital of one billion. Within this range, he could decide how much he would bid.
Moreover, the head of the Pang family also specifically told Pang Yunpeng that he did not need the other auction items, but this small bronze tripod was a must-win.
No matter who the opponent is, no matter how high the cost, we must win!
Before that, Pang Yunpeng only spent less than 400 million to buy a few works of art. Now that he has more than 500 million in capital, he does not take Li Xuan seriously.
"Twenty million!" Penny held up the number plate again.
Pang Yunpeng's face twitched.
Making trouble, right?
Do you know what this small bronze tripod is for, so you just raise the placards randomly?
Only a master like our master, who has been immersed in alchemy for decades, can see at a glance that this is an alchemy furnace with a long history and know how to study it.
If this small bronze cauldron falls into your hands, it will be a waste of natural resources!
Pang Yunpeng took a deep breath, decided to use a high price to make Li Xuan quit, and said: "Two hundred and fifty million!"
After raising the price to 50 million in one breath, Pang Yunpeng was able to fight for it.
"Three hundred million." Penny didn't hesitate at all.
Pang Yunpeng almost vomited blood and couldn't help but said: "Do you really understand the value of this bronze tripod? Can you please stop making trouble?"
Li Xuan said calmly: "Isn't it true that the highest bidder wins the auction? What I'm offering is real money, how can I call it troublesome?"
Pang Yunpeng's face turned livid, and he nodded: "Very good, the Pang family will remember you! Three hundred and fifty million!"
While shouting the price, Pang Yunpeng's body ached.
If Li Xuan hadn't suddenly intervened, it could have been done with more than 100 million. But now he is forced to pay more than 200 million, which would make anyone else feel uncomfortable.
"Five hundred million." Pang Yunpeng's voice just fell, and Penny was already holding up her sign happily.
Li Xuan frowned: "Shouldn't it be 400 million?"
Penny stuck out her tongue: "Did I say something wrong? I said 500 million. Oh my God, I said something wrong. What should I do?"
"Forget it, 500 million is just 500 million." Li Xuan shook his head.
The venue fell into a deathly silence.
If you say 400 million to 500 million, just forget it?
Damn it, are you calling Mingcoin? Just one hundred million?
And this small bronze tripod is definitely worth 500 million?
With 500 million, you can definitely purchase an antique tripod that is more completely preserved, has more exquisite craftsmanship, and has cultural heritage!
Pang Yunpeng was going crazy.
Five hundred million?
Although the price is not affordable, it is clearly something that can be done with more than 100 million yuan. If it really costs 500 million yuan, what will the family think? Will they think that Pang Yunpeng is doing things poorly, or even doubt him?
Embezzled family money?
Everyone was looking at Pang Yunpeng, wondering how he would respond.
Pang Yunpeng gritted his teeth and wanted to raise the price several times, but gave up at the last moment.
No, at this price, absolutely not.
The main photographer was also frightened by the price. He hesitated for a while, and after confirming that Pang Yunpeng had given up, he said tremblingly: "500 million, the first time..."
"Five hundred million, the second time."
"Five hundred million, third time, deal done!"
There was an uproar in the venue.
No one expected that today's winner would be this small bronze tripod, and that the winner was not the wealthy Pang family, but the little-known Li Xuan.
This young man first crippled Liu Zhen and claimed to have the authentic work of the author of Wenwen. Now he took away the small bronze cauldron from the Pang family, shocking everyone many times in succession.
But everyone looked at Li Xuan with a strange look, even a little pity.
Indeed, Li Xuan is so popular that no one can stop him for the time being.
But after offending someone in this way, are you sure there will be no future troubles?
The Liu family, the Ba Ye, and the Pang family, these few enemies alone are enough for Li Xuan to drink from!
When the auction ended, Pang Yunpeng stood up, gave Li Xuan a hard look, and left.
The boss of Jubaozhai walked up to Li Xuan and said with a smile: "A hero emerges from a young age. I admire him. This is the old man's business card. If there is a chance in the future, I hope to cooperate with you." He handed over a business card and left.
When the guests were about to leave, Mu Xiangui hurried over and said, "Mr. Li, the seller is getting a little impatient. He said that if he doesn't see the authentic work within half an hour, he will leave."
"Half an hour? That's enough. Are you ready for what I want?" Li Xuan said.
"It's ready, it's on the second floor." Mu Xiangui said.
"Let's go, take me there." Li Xuan stood up.
The group of people arrived at Mu Xiangui's office on the second floor. The large table was covered with fine rice paper, and the pen and ink inkstone next to it were also of first-class quality.
Li Xuan grabbed the brush and said, "I'll write now."
Mu Xiangui was stunned when he heard this.
What to write now?
Wait a minute... the authentic work you mentioned is not meant to be written here, right?