Unlimited Black Cards! A Mysterious and Wealthy Young Lady!
Chapter 149: Unable to Stop the Auction!
The staff member beside him quietly breathed a sigh of relief, their tense nerves relaxing slightly. He couldn't help but whisper, "Ambassador Jiang, that's great! We finally got one!"
Jiang Wenxi remained calm and composed, her face expressionless. She simply nodded slightly, her gaze fixed on the large screen in front of her, her eyes firm and determined. She said in a calm tone, "This is just the beginning. The real test is yet to come."
Next, the second item appeared – a Tang Dynasty gilt bronze Buddha statue. The screen instantly switched to an image of the Buddha statue. This gilt bronze Buddha statue is about 80 centimeters tall. The Buddha's face is kind and gentle, with lowered eyebrows and eyes, a solemn expression, and smooth, natural drapery with beautiful lines. The entire statue is gilded, with a bright and dazzling color. Despite enduring a thousand years of wind and rain, there is still no trace of oxidation. The gilding is intact, and the craftsmanship is exquisite. It can be called the pinnacle of Tang Dynasty gilding craftsmanship.
Every detail is meticulously crafted, showcasing the brilliance and splendor of Tang Dynasty Buddhist art.
The auctioneer's voice rang out again, tinged with admiration: "The next item is a gilt bronze Buddhist statue from the Tang Dynasty. Exquisitely crafted and remarkably well-preserved, it is a rare treasure among Tang Dynasty Buddhist artifacts. The starting price is 1.5 million yuan, with each bid increment no less than 500 million yuan. Bidding begins!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the scene erupted into another fierce bidding war, even more intense than the previous auction for the jade buckle. Several collectors specializing in Buddhist artifacts made frequent and relentless bids.
"1.6 million!"
"1.8 million!"
"2 million!"
The bid of "2.3 million!" kept flashing on the screen, and the number soared. In just a few minutes, it broke through 2.3 million. Exclamations of surprise rose and fell from the audience. Some people looked shocked, while others marveled. The atmosphere was extremely tense.
During the event, several patriotic Chinese tycoons took turns raising the price, engaging in fierce competition with foreign collectors. Yang Linshuo also made several bids, each one precise and powerful.
At this moment, the appraiser beside Jiang Wenxi leaned close to his ear again, lowered his voice, and said with a hint of urgency, "Ambassador Jiang, these collectors are all experts in collecting Buddhist artifacts. They are very wealthy and seem determined to acquire them. What should we do?"
Without the slightest hesitation, Jiang Wenxi's eyes were as firm as iron, and a domineering smile appeared on her lips. The moment the bid stopped at 2.3 million yuan, she pressed the bidding button in her hand without hesitation, directly increasing the bid by 2000 million yuan. The bid of "3 million yuan" instantly popped up on the screen, the red number particularly eye-catching, instantly suppressing all other bids.
The entire room fell silent again, followed by an even bigger commotion. Everyone turned to look, their eyes filled with shock and disbelief.
"My God! A whopping 7000 million more? That's incredibly extravagant!"
"3 million yuan, that leaves no chance for anyone else!"
"Who is this mysterious bidder? Their wealth is incredible!"
The collectors who had just bid looked at each other, their eyes filled with reluctance and helplessness. Although they were obsessed with this Buddha statue, 3 million yuan had already reached their upper limit of expectations. Continuing to raise the price would be a loss. After hesitating for a long time, they finally put down the bidding button and gave up the auction.
As Yang Linshuo looked at the bids on the screen, his admiration deepened. He knew that Jiang Wenxi was using her absolute power to intimidate all those who coveted the national treasure.
"3 million yuan! This anonymous bidder has offered 3 million yuan! Is there anyone else willing to raise the price?"
"3 million yuan for the first time! 3 million yuan for the second time! 3 million yuan for the third time! Sold!"
The auction gavel fell heavily again, the sound crisp and powerful, echoing throughout the banquet hall. Jiang Wenxi successfully bid for the second artifact.
A low murmur arose from the audience as everyone speculated about the identity of the mysterious bidder, their voices filled with awe and curiosity.
Jiang Wenxi remained calm, tapping her fingertips lightly on the table, her gaze focused on the large screen in front of her, already prepared for the next auction.
Meanwhile, the head of Cohen Auction House and the representative of the consignor began to tense up. They hadn't expected that this Chinese girl would be so decisive and had already won two items in a row.
"Couldn't your Cohen Auction House stop her from bidding?"
Upon hearing this, the head of the Cohen Auction House simply shook his head. "No, do you think our Cohen Auction House would do such a thing in front of so many people?"
"Refusing to give her the auction item is reasonable, but excluding her from the auction altogether could cause unnecessary trouble."
"After all, she came in with a legitimate invitation."
Upon hearing this, the representative of the commissioning collector was filled with indignation.
Next, rare ancient books from the Song Dynasty, authentic calligraphy and paintings from the Tang Dynasty, and Ru ware porcelain from the Song Dynasty were presented in turn. The bidding for each item was extremely fierce. Many collectors knew that Jiang Wenxi was determined to win, but they were still unwilling to give up easily. They frequently raised the price maliciously, trying to force her to back down and want to take these precious cultural relics for themselves.
The atmosphere at the bidding site grew more tense and intense with each round of bidding, the oppressive feeling in the air almost suffocating.
The most intense and thrilling bidding was for the Song Dynasty Ru ware celadon-glazed tripod washer. This Ru ware tripod washer was the most precious of the lost cultural relics and the most watched item in the entire auction.
On the large screen, under the high-definition lens, this Ru ware tripod washer is entirely sky blue, with a glaze as lustrous as fat and as delicate as jade, with a soft sheen. The body is fine and thin, with a grayish-white color. The three legs are small and exquisite, the shape is simple and elegant, and the lines are smooth and beautiful. The glaze surface is covered with fine crackles, like ice crackles, which are uniquely beautiful. It can be called one of the best Ru ware treasures passed down through generations.
It is well known that Ru ware porcelain is hailed as the "first among the five famous kilns of the Song Dynasty". It is extremely rare, with fewer than 100 pieces currently existing in China. This three-legged washer is well-preserved and exquisitely crafted, making it an even rarer treasure with great collection and archaeological value. As soon as it appeared on stage, it attracted the attention of everyone in the audience. The audience fell silent instantly, with everyone's eyes fixed on the big screen, their eyes filled with shock and greed.
The auctioneer's tone grew increasingly impassioned, his voice tinged with excitement: "The next item is a Song Dynasty Ru ware celadon-glazed tripod washer, a rare and exquisite piece of Ru ware, perfectly preserved and crafted. Extremely few remain in China, making it a true priceless treasure. The starting price is 2 million yuan, with each bid increment no less than 1000 million yuan. The bidding now begins!"
As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, the room erupted in excitement, with bids rising and falling incessantly.
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