Chapter 513: Chapter 228: Zhang Jiacheng Suffocated by Schemes

Wang Wangdu and Li Chengde had a clear division of labor; Wang Wangdu was responsible for introducing the auction items, while Li Chengde was in charge of the auction itself.

The first auction item came up.

Wang Wangdu: "Tonight’s first auction item is a Jade Ring from Emperor Qianlong. Many emperors of the Qing Dynasty had a fondness for jade rings, especially Qianlong, who had an inseparable bond with them. He wrote no less than 50 poems about jade rings. Although Emperor Qianlong had a particular fondness for jade rings, not many have survived. This jade ring is made of nephrite jade, with Emperor Qianlong’s own inscriptions on it, which speaks volumes about its preciousness."

Li Chengde: "Thank you, Elder Wang, for the introduction. This jade ring is so valuable that calling it priceless would not be an exaggeration. However, tonight we start the bidding at just one million, with every bid increment set at one hundred thousand. To provide a better future for the nation’s children, we hope all our esteemed guests will actively bid. Alright, without further ado, let the bidding begin!"

Such items are usually only appreciated by older people, so the active bidders were mostly affluent individuals aged 50 and above.

After more than ten rounds of bidding, it was finally sold for 2.8 million.

The second auction item, blue and white porcelain from the late Ming and early Qing Jingde Z Jun Kiln.

Wang Wangdu: "This piece is blue and white porcelain from the late Ming and early Qing periods. When Chuang King Li Shicheng stormed the Imperial Palace, it ended up among the common people. It later passed into the hands of the West Mountain Qiao Family, and was then gifted to Dai Li by Yan Xishan. After the liberation, it went with Old Jiang to Taiwan, and was finally bought back by Mr. Guo for 25 million. Several collectors previously offered up to 50 million, but Mr. Guo did not sell. To support this auction, the new owner has kindly put it up for auction, so collectors interested in blue and white porcelain should not miss out."

The guests whispered among themselves.

"Wow, the new owner is really generous, putting up such high-level blue and white porcelain for auction."

"I really want to meet this new owner more and more. What kind of person has such an enlightened mindset?"

"I have to bid this time as well. I think it’s worth at least 50 million. Let’s see the starting price. I think I could try bidding a few more rounds."

...

At this time, Zhao Feifei asked, "Is this the kind of thing Chairman Zhou was singing about in his song ’Blue and White Porcelain’?"

Zhang Jiacheng nodded with a smile and said, "Yes. It’s indeed a good item, I have to compete."

Zhao Feifei: "It must be worth a lot of money, right? Wouldn’t it sell for tens of millions?"

The guests nearby displayed disdainful smiles. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

"How can you talk about art as buying and selling? That’s too vulgar."

"Selling for tens of millions, making it sound like those antique street stands."

"If you don’t understand, don’t talk nonsense. It’s embarrassing."

...

Zhao Feifei was so angry that her face turned red. Isn’t bidding a kind of transaction too? Isn’t a transaction buying and selling? She wasn’t wrong, was she?

Zhang Jiacheng’s face looked troubled, and he said, "Stop talking."

Zhao Feifei acknowledged with a sound, and her mood instantly soured.

She had been so excited to squeeze into the life of high society, only now realizing that even if she squeezed in, she still didn’t measure up in terms of education and other aspects.

Li Chengde: "Blue and white porcelain is inherently precious, especially one with such a rich history, which goes beyond the realm of collectibles to become a witness to history. The new owner is also very generous. Elder Guo bought it for 25 million, and it’s still starting the bid at 25 million."

At this moment, the large screen behind the auction platform displayed the record proving that Guo Minghai had indeed purchased the blue and white porcelain for 25 million.

Anyone who loves collecting would not refuse such high-level blue and white porcelain.

"28 million! Everyone, please don’t contest it with me, I’m begging you!"

"President Li, who wouldn’t want such a good thing? You can’t just add a mere three million and expect others not to compete! I’ll offer 35 million!"

"Wow! President Chen added so much in one go, looks like it’s a must-have for him!"

"Haha... Can’t help it, I’m indeed interested."

...

Li Chengde: "President Chen has bid 35 million. Are there any more bids? Please contribute to the future of children. 35 million once! Any more bids?"

At this moment, Zhang Jiacheng placed a bid.

"I’ll offer 50 million!"

"Wow..." The whole room gasped in surprise.

Someone had bid 50 million, Guo Minghai hadn’t sold, yet Zhang Jiacheng put in a bid of 50 million; quite a calculation.

Li Chengde: "Young Master Zhang has bid 50 million! Is there any higher bid?"

Yang Chen shouted loudly: "I’ll offer 60 million!"

"Wow..." There was another astonished gasp from the whole room.

Zhang Jiacheng angrily gritted his teeth looking at Yang Chen, knowing that Yang Chen was doing it on purpose.

Li Chengde: "Wow, Mr. Yang has bid 60 million! Thank you, Mr. Yang, for your contribution to the children in need. 60 million! Is there any higher bid?"

Zhao Feifei egged on from the side: "He’s obviously messing with you on purpose, don’t let him get away with it; you must outbid him!"

Zhang Jiacheng sneered and loudly said, "I’ll offer 65 million!"

"Wow..." Once again, an astonished murmur spread through the room.

Everyone turned to look at Zhang Jiacheng.

"Wow, which family’s Young Master is this, to be so fierce."

"I thought Lu Bu was already invincible, but it turns out there’s someone even more fierce."

"Young Master of Jiacheng Investment, son of Zhang Zhengjun. Zhang Zhengjun didn’t come, but his son did, this kid is quite generous."

...

Hearing the people nearby praising him as fierce, Zhang Jiacheng showed a satisfied smile.

Yang Chen felt it was enough and decided not to continue bidding.

If the price got too high and scared Zhang Jiacheng from bidding, it would be counterproductive.