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Chapter 1374 Auction House

Chapter 1375 Auction House
"Ali."

Qin Hao's voice clearly drowned out the sound of the wind in the mining area and the low hum of the equipment in the distance.

"Ensure the auction venue is 'clean' inside and out."

“Especially the private rooms in the ‘Ross Mining Alliance’.”

"I need the highest level of coverage for signal jamming and eavesdropping equipment."

Qin Hao's instructions were concise, clear, and left no room for negotiation.

Upon receiving the military order, Ali straightened his back even more instantly.

"Understood, Mr. Qin."

"The 'Black Shield' level anti-eavesdropping system has been deployed."

"All areas of the venue, including the target private room, are under absolute surveillance."

"Any abnormal electronic signal will trigger an alarm and automatically trace the source within three seconds."

Every word in Alibaba's report exudes absolute execution.

"very good."

Qin Hao nodded slightly.

Qin Hao then turned his attention back to Aria.

For the first time, I clearly saw her disgruntled face.

"Now."

Arya stood with her hands on her hips, staring straight at Qin Hao.

"Tell me, Mr. Qin, how do you plan to take down that old fox, Declan?"

"And what about his 'friends' who are hiding behind the scenes?"

Arya's tone was full of eager excitement and a sense of participation.

Qin Hao's voice came through.

"Cooperation is not child's play."

“Show me your worth, Miss Arya.”

"As for how to play..."

Qin Hao's lips slowly curved upwards into a very faint arc.

There was no warmth in that curve, only pure, all-encompassing confidence.

"Miss Arya, would you be interested in watching a show at the auction?"

Qin Hao paused, his voice lowering slightly, carrying a strange, seductive quality.

"A play that leads Declan to his own doom."

Arya's dissatisfaction was instantly replaced by ignited excitement.

Arya sensed the scent of a top prey.

His mouth was wide open, his smile both bright and dangerous.

"Watching a show?"

"Of course!"

"But~"

Arya leaned closer to Qin Hao, her voice low and domineering.

"I want the best seat!"

"and."

"I hate being just a spectator!"

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Zangway Mining Exchange Center.

The noise was deafening; the air seemed to be boiling with the scent of money and desire.

The air was filled with the rich aroma of fine cigars and the scent of expensive cologne.

And a more intense, more primal desire—a naked greed for wealth and power.

A business tycoon in a suit and tie.

A shrewd broker.

An expressionless agent.

And some local figures dressed in traditional clothing, yet with equally sharp eyes.

The low murmurs of conversation, the insincere small talk, and the slight shifting of chairs combined to create a massive, oppressive background noise.

All sorts of people gather here.

There is only one goal.

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The mining rights for the newly discovered high-grade mineral deposit with astonishing reserves in the Tieguo area.

The entrance of Qin Hao, Charlie, and Arya instantly attracted the attention of countless eyes.

Qin Hao, Charlie, and Arya sat in the front row, in the area with the best view.

Qin Hao was still wearing that well-fitting dark suit.

Charlie, on the other hand, seemed rather languid, leaning back in his comfortable chair and chewing gum.

Abdul Al-Alia became the most conspicuous figure.

She didn't wear a luxurious evening gown like other socialites.

Instead, she wore a sharp, custom-made dark gray women's suit, the tailoring of which perfectly accentuated her powerful figure.

Inside was a burgundy silk shirt, the collar slightly open, revealing her delicate collarbone.

Ali stood a few steps behind Qin Hao.

He filters out everyone who enters his vigilance range.

"Safe zone confirmed."

"Control of commanding heights".

"No abnormalities were found in the entrance and exit monitoring."

The miniature communicator in Ali's ear was silently receiving real-time reports from predator team members throughout the venue.

The entire venue was woven into an invisible information cage by the predators.

Declan Rose was undoubtedly one of the most eye-catching players on the court.

He wore a sophisticated deep purple velvet suit.

Cigar smoke curled and swirled above his head.

Declan wore a confident smile as he chatted quietly with several alliance members beside him.

His gaze occasionally swept across the room, carrying a disdainful air.

Upon seeing Arya, Declan's smile instantly froze, and the cigar stopped at his lips.

The faces of the alliance members around him also turned grim.

Arya's appearance, and her walking side by side with Qin Hao, was undoubtedly a resounding slap in their faces.

"That damn little lioness of House Kane."

A bald, fat man next to Declan muttered curses.

Arya seemed to hear her, and her gaze fell precisely upon her.

Her red lips opened and closed silently, clearly uttering a single word:

"waste."

Then, she gave Declan, whose face was ashen, an extremely bright yet chilling smile.

"The target person enters the private room."

Ali's voice rang in Qin Hao's ear.

“Declan, the six core members of the alliance, and Hassan.”

Ali's tone remained unchanged when he mentioned Hassan's name.

But Qin Hao could sense the coldness that flashed across his eyes.

"Keep locked."

Qin Hao's gaze fell upon the luxurious private room on the second floor, separated by a one-way glass partition. The enormous glass window, like an arrogant eye, looked down upon the masses below.

Declan's figure was vaguely visible, holding a wine glass, seemingly chatting and laughing with the people around him, exuding an air of composure and control.

"Tsk, tsk."

Charlie blew a small bubble.

"The old fox is quite composed."

"After feeding so many kills last night, he can still laugh today."

"You're shameless."

at this time.

The curtain on the side of the auction stage was drawn back.

The auctioneer walked onto the stage with great enthusiasm and announced the start of the auction in a loud voice.

The first few small mining sites were quickly snapped up by several local companies, with moderate bidding and little excitement. Everyone's attention was focused on the "main course" that was about to be served.

"ladies and gentlemen!"

The auctioneer's voice suddenly rose, filled with inflammatory excitement.

"Next up is the grand finale of this auction."

"--Number T-7"

"The 'Devil's Throat' mineral vein located in the upper reaches of the Zangwe River!"

"Following a re-exploration by authoritative institutions, reserves of high-grade iron ore have been confirmed to exceed five billion tons!"

"It is found alongside gold, copper, and other rare metals!"

"The mining conditions are excellent, and the expected returns are immeasurable!"

The atmosphere instantly became extremely tense.

Countless eyes were focused on the auction stage.

The starting bid was announced as an astronomical figure, but it was instantly drowned out by the rising and falling bidding paddles.

A giant holographic projection unfolded above the auction stage.

The satellite image clearly shows the mineral vein.

Geological profile and that astonishingly thick exploration report.

A suppressed gasp and gasps of surprise erupted from the audience.

Countless gazes became incredibly intense, like tangible flames.

Starting price—

The auctioneer deliberately dragged out the words, whetting everyone's appetite.

"Two billion US dollars! Each bid must be at least fifty million US dollars!"

"Two billion!"

The auctioneer had barely finished speaking.

A loud voice immediately rang out from the direction of the Declan Mining Alliance private room on the second floor!
Through the high-quality loudspeakers in the private room, Declan's voice, tinged with arrogance and determination, clearly resounded throughout the entire venue!

"Declan Mining Alliance, two billion US dollars!"

Ask for a price directly!

There was not the slightest probing!

Like a boulder crashing into the water, instantly creating a thousand waves!

A buzz of discussion arose in the meeting room.

This is a blatant declaration of sovereignty, using massive financial resources to directly crush all potential competitors and demonstrate the alliance's unshakeable dominant position in Irongo.

Behind the huge one-way glass window of the private room, Declan's figure became clearer.

He seemed quite satisfied with the result he had created.

He raised his wine glass downwards, a reserved yet smug smile on his face.

His gaze swept over Qin Hao in the front row, intentionally or unintentionally.

"here we go."

Charlie muttered something under his breath, his eyes sharpening.

Qin Hao remained seated, not in a hurry to make a move.

Charlie leaned close to his ear and whispered:
"Qin, that old dog Declan is driving up the price, trying to deplete our funds."

"Two billion five hundred million!"

A well-dressed, gray-haired European mining representative held up his bidding paddle, his voice slightly nervous.

"Two billion five hundred million! From European United Mining!"

The auctioneer immediately pointed to that representative.

"Two billion one hundred million!"

Another voice rang out, this time from a local mining tycoon in the back row.

The bidding began to climb slowly.

But each price increase was done cautiously and tentatively.

All eyes.

They all unconsciously glanced towards the silent private room on the second floor.

And the equally silent Chinese man in the front row.

Qin Hao didn't make any movement, not even lifting his eyelids.

It was as if the bid of two billion was just an insignificant breeze.

Inside the private room of Declan.

Hassan stood beside Declan, his gaze fixed menacingly on Qin Hao in the front row below, and whispered:
"Boss, there's been no movement from Qin Hao's side at all."

Declan swirled the red wine in his glass, his smug smile fading slightly, and his eyes turning sinister.

"He's waiting."

"Wait until we've worn down these small fry before making our move? Hmph, naive!"

Declan put down his glass, faced the microphone, and spoke again, his voice carrying an undeniable authority:
"Two and a half billion!"

It jumped by 400 million!

There was a brief pause in the room.

This price is already close to the psychological threshold of many bidders.

It was like pouring a bucket of ice water into boiling oil!
The room fell into a deathly silence!
Everyone was stunned by this extravagant and almost tyrannical way of raising prices!

The local tycoon who had just bid 2.15 billion turned pale instantly and dejectedly put down his bidding paddle.

Representatives from European Union Mining also shook their heads helplessly.

Absolute crushing!
Declan used an astronomical sum of money to clear away all obstacles in an instant!
The auctioneer's voice trembled with excitement:
"Two billion! The Declan Mining Alliance! Two billion for the first time!"

Inside the private room, Declan's smile of complete control returned as he raised a glass to the alliance members beside him.

Hassan also breathed a slight sigh of relief, a sinister smile curving his lips.

Charlie clicked his tongue:
"Damn it, do they really think money is like orange peel?"

Qin Hao remained silent, as if he were detached from the matter.

"Twenty-five billion, for the second time!"

The auctioneer's voice trembled with excitement as he raised the gavel high.

Everyone's hearts were in their throats.

All eyes were focused on Qin Hao.

Did he just give up like that?
at this time.

A figure dressed in a waiter's vest, carrying a silver tray, walked across the aisle with his head down and his steps slightly hurried.

The target seems to be Qin Hao and his group.

Several glasses of champagne were placed on the tray.

Ali's sharp gaze instantly locked onto this person!
A whisper immediately came from the communicator:

"Attention! Waiter C7, movement trajectory deviates from preset! Not in designated service area!"

The waiter kept his head down and quickened his pace, getting less than three meters away from Qin Hao's seat!
His knuckles, which were holding the tray, turned slightly white from the force he was using.

In the blink of an eye!
"Sir! Your wine!"

Arya's clear voice suddenly rang out, tinged with a hint of deliberate panic!

Arya suddenly stood up from her seat, her body seemingly tripped, and she staggered.

He crashed headlong into the waiter who was rushing towards him!
"oops!"

In exclamation.

Arya frantically waved her arms, and just like that, she knocked over the tray in the waiter's hands!

Crash-!
The delicate champagne glass instantly tipped over, and the amber-colored liquor and ice cubes poured over the waiter's head!
The tray and cups crashed onto the marble floor with a piercing shattering sound!
"Oh! My God! I ' m so sorry!"

Arya exclaimed and frantically tried to wipe the other person clean.

One hand "inadvertently" pressed hard on the waiter's chest, which was soaked with wine!

Caught off guard by the collision and the drenched water, the waiter was in a sorry state and instinctively tried to push Arya away.

The moment Arya's hand touched his chest.

The panic on his face vanished instantly.

All that remained in his amber eyes was a cold sharpness and a hint of triumphant glint!

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