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The auction officially began. The auctioneer picked up the gavel and gently tapped the table. The crisp sound instantly silenced all the noise in the room, and the entire place fell silent; you could hear a pin drop.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Cohen Auction House's high-end private auction. All items in this auction are rare and precious artifacts from around the world. Bidding will be conducted entirely anonymously to ensure fairness and impartiality. The auction is now officially open!"

The auctioneer's voice was loud and impassioned, carrying throughout the banquet hall through the microphone, with a touch of inflammatory rhetoric.

The first items up for auction were modern and contemporary artworks and jewelry, including Picasso's sketches, copies of Van Gogh and Leonardo da Vinci's works, as well as rare colored diamond necklaces and jade bracelets, each item being quite valuable.

Bidding prices rose and fell, and the competition was fierce. "5000 million!" "6000 million!" "8000 million!" bids kept jumping on the screen. Occasionally, a few low gasps of surprise came from the audience. Some people nodded frequently, some hesitated, and some made a decisive bid. The atmosphere was instantly ignited.

Jiang Wenxi remained silent throughout, sitting quietly in her seat with composure, flipping through the exclusive auction catalog in her hand, her gaze focusing on the descriptions of cultural relics from the Tang and Song dynasties.

While looking at the artifacts, he listened to the appraiser's quiet explanations, his fingertips gently tracing the pictures of the artifacts in the manual. His eyes were focused and firm, and he silently estimated the starting price and the maximum price he could accept for each artifact. He carefully formulated his bidding strategy, completely unaffected by the intense atmosphere around him.

Yang Linshuo remained silent throughout, clearly accumulating strength and waiting for the Tang and Song national treasures to make their appearance.

Finally, after more than an hour of bidding, all the modern and contemporary items in the previous rounds were sold, and it was time to auction the lost Chinese cultural relics. The atmosphere in the banquet hall instantly became more and more tense, with everyone's eyes fixed on the large screen in front of them. The oppressive atmosphere in the air was almost suffocating.

Especially the patriotic wealthy Chinese, all sat up straight, their fingers pressed firmly on the bidding button, their expressions solemn and determined, ready to bid.

The auctioneer's tone grew increasingly enthusiastic, his voice brimming with anticipation: "Next up for auction are a collection of precious cultural relics from the Tang and Song dynasties of China. Each piece is a priceless treasure, possessing immense value for both collection and archaeology. First up are four jade buckles used by the Song dynasty imperial court!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the large screen instantly switched to a detailed view of the jade buckles. Under the high-definition lens, the four jade buckles were pure white, with a delicate and warm texture. They were engraved with exquisite lotus scroll patterns, with clear and smooth lines and superb craftsmanship, showing the luxury and refinement of the Song Dynasty court. Even after a thousand years, they were still intact and radiated a faint luster.

The auctioneer continued, "These four Song Dynasty imperial jade buckles were all worn by members of the royal family and nobility. They are of excellent quality and exquisite craftsmanship, making them rare treasures among Song Dynasty court artifacts. Authoritative authentication has confirmed their authenticity as Song Dynasty pieces. Currently, very few remain in existence in China. The starting price is 80 million yuan, with each bid increment no less than 5 million yuan. The auction now begins!"

The auctioneer had barely finished speaking when, before anyone could react, the bids on the screen jumped up instantly.

"8500 million!" An anonymous bidder made the first offer, followed by others.

"9000 million!"

"9500 million!"

Bids of "1 million!" came one after another, almost without pause. The number on the screen soared and quickly broke through 1 million, a speed that was astonishing.

Bidding came from both foreign collectors and patriotic Chinese tycoons. Yang Linshuo was the first to press the bidding button, offering a price of 1.05 million yuan, his gaze firm and without the slightest hesitation.

As the only son of the president of the Jade Association, he has a special affection for jade artifacts and is unwilling to see the jade buckles of the national palace fall into the hands of others.

The audience erupted in excitement, whispering amongst themselves, their voices filled with astonishment and surprise: "My God, it broke 100 million so quickly?"

"These four jade buckles are valuable, but surely they shouldn't have caused such a violent reaction?"

"It seems quite a few people are eyeing these Chinese artifacts, especially the Chinese collectors; they're really pushing their luck!"

The appraiser beside him couldn't help but frown, leaning forward slightly to whisper in Jiang Wenxi's ear, his voice tinged with urgency and worry: "Ambassador Jiang, the first item, the jade pendant, has already exceeded 100 million, and people are still bidding higher. Shall we bid now?"

Jiang Wenxi shook her head, her eyes still calm and composed, her gaze fixed on the bids on the screen, her fingertips lightly resting on the bidding button, without the slightest impatience.

At this moment, a Middle Eastern tycoon suddenly raised the bid to 1.3 million yuan, his tone somewhat provocative, clearly targeting the Chinese collector.

Yang Linshuo's eyes darkened, and he was about to raise the price again when he saw Jiang Wenxi slowly press the bidding button in her hand, her movements calm and unhurried, without the slightest hesitation.

The next second, a bid of "2 million yuan" popped up on the screen. The red number stood out from the many bids, and the entire room fell into a deathly silence. You could hear a pin drop. Everyone's eyes turned to Jiang Wenxi's direction, their eyes filled with surprise, doubt and curiosity, all guessing the identity of this anonymous bidder.

"2 million yuan?"

"Who on earth is this guy? So domineering, so decisive and efficient?"

"Could he also be a top-tier tycoon obsessed with Chinese cultural relics?"

Looking at the quotes on the screen, Yang Linshuo's eyes flashed with a hint of relief, as well as a subtle appreciation.

He knew that Jiang Wenxi would definitely make a move; her strength was far greater than he had imagined.

The appraiser next to Jiang Wenxi couldn't help but widen his eyes. With an auction budget of only 5 million, the pre-deduction alone had already taken up 2 million. What were they going to do next?

The Middle Eastern tycoon who had been bidding most fiercely earlier frowned deeply, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the table. His eyes held a hint of hesitation and reluctance. Although he loved antiques and had enough money, he was unwilling to pay a price exceeding the estimated value for four jade buckles. After hesitating for a moment, he finally put down the bidding button and gave up the auction.

The auctioneer was also taken aback, clearly not expecting anyone to be so decisive. He then reacted, his tone becoming more impassioned, and he shouted loudly.

"2 million yuan! This anonymous bidder has offered 2 million yuan! Is there any other gentleman or lady willing to raise the bid?"

2 million yuan for the first time! 2 million yuan for the second time! 2 million yuan for the third time! Sold!

With a crisp "thud," the auction gavel slammed down, sealing the final result: four Song Dynasty imperial jade buckles were successfully purchased by Jiang Wenxi.