Chapter 122: Two hundred and forty million!

“One hundred million, one hundred million...”

“How could anyone bid one hundred million?!”

“Am I dreaming?” Li Wei felt thoroughly outdone.

Bidding a high price for a piece of work earlier had greatly satisfied his vanity, as it had directly overshadowed Su Yun. But now, a piece of work brought by Su Yun had actually sold for one hundred million!

Was God playing a joke on him? This guy’s stuff usually wasn’t worth one hundred million!

Li Wei felt extremely unbalanced. He looked towards Su Yun, his expression growing uglier... The people present, however, had different thoughts, because to get this item for one hundred million would definitely be a fantasy!

So, the bidding continued on site!

“One hundred million!”

“No, it has already surpassed one hundred million. Bidder number 23 offered twelve million, adding twenty million in one go!”

As the auctioneer’s voice fell, it was undoubtedly a thunderclap in Li Wei’s ears!

Adding twenty million directly, was there any humanity left?

All at once, Li Wei lost all his strength, his body going limp, feeling completely outdone by Su Yun and losing a lot of face... “One hundred twenty million!”

“Mr. 50 added ten million, bringing it to one hundred thirty million! This is Mr. 50’s first bid in this auction, it seems he’s determined to win it!”

“Collector number 60 bid one hundred fifty million, adding twenty million in one go!”

“Are there any more bids?!”

“What, an increase of thirty million! One hundred sixty million!”

“It seems our masterpiece has received everyone’s recognition. The bids are coming in too fast, too quickly, I can barely react...”

“One hundred ninety million, an increase of thirty million in ★ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ★ one go!”

“One hundred ninety million, will the final value of this work be set at this price?”

“Two hundred million!”

“Breaking two hundred million!”

“Our Sotheby’s entire summer auction hasn’t broken the two hundred million mark, but this time it has directly broken the record!”

“Two hundred million, once!” Having reached the two hundred million mark, the number of bidders was much fewer than before, but there were still a few people holding up their paddles!

“Two hundred ten million!”

“Continue to break the limit!”

“Two hundred thirty million!”

The price directly reached two hundred thirty million. For a moment, everyone sighed, because this price was the limit most people could afford. Any further increase would not be worth it.

“Two hundred forty million!” The last steady buyer called out the final price, two hundred forty million!

The auctioneer on stage looked around and then said, “Two hundred forty million, once.”

“Two hundred forty million, twice!”

“Two hundred forty million, third time!”

Bang!

“Sold!”

As the auctioneer’s voice fell, this painting by Tang Bohu was directly auctioned for two hundred forty million!

The venue immediately erupted in applause!

“This is also the highest-priced collectible in our auction.”

“The entire auction process can be described as exhilarating. I believe every one of us present is very excited.”

“Due to a recent notification, item number 15 has been temporarily withdrawn, so this is our last auction item tonight.”

“I’d like to interview Mr. Zhao, who bought this top-tier collectible. What would you like to say?” The auctioneer looked at the collector who bought the work and said.

Mr. Zhao took a microphone, stood up, and elegantly bowed to everyone, then said, “I am very happy and delighted to be able to buy this work by Tang Bohu, because I have always been dedicated to collecting calligraphy and paintings, and among the works of the great talent Tang Bohu, I only have this one!”

After Mr. Zhao finished speaking, another round of applause erupted throughout the venue, because such a situation was indeed a joyous and congratulatory event.

“Furthermore, I want to thank all my friends for their leniency. I know everyone definitely had the ability to bid higher, but seeing how much I, Old Zhao, liked it, they let it go. So, I want to thank everyone present for their generosity!”

Mr. Zhao bowed again after speaking, giving everyone present ample face.

“Finally, I want to thank the original owner of this collectible, the young and promising Mr. Su.”

“If it weren’t for Mr. Su providing this collectible, I wouldn’t be able to complete my collection of great masterpieces from Daxia!”

Mr. Zhao continued.

“But I still have a question, Mr. Su is also an expert, why would he be willing to put this work up for auction? Or did he encounter problems in his career? If so, I, Old Zhao, can lend a helping hand...”

Mr. Zhao spoke these words in his excitement, but as soon as he finished, he immediately realized his mistake.

“Oh dear, look at my, Old Zhao’s, mind. How could such a thing be said in this setting...”

“Apologies, apologies!” Mr. Zhao quickly said.

“Mr. Zhao is also too excited. I would also like to ask Mr. Su here, if he has any more such collectibles at home. Our Sotheby’s Group and you can cooperate in the future, and also give all the guests present something to look forward to...” The auctioneer quickly said, seeing that Mr. Zhao had misspoken.

“Yes, Mr. Su, we couldn’t bid on such a genuine piece this time, but we hope to cooperate in the future!”

“Exactly, Mr. Su, if you have any other collectibles, please be generous and let us collect them too.”

Several people also looked at Su Yun and said.

“Heh heh, what good stuff could he still have...”

“Who knows where he stumbled upon it, getting such a treasure. It’s truly a waste in his hands...” Li Wei, on the other hand, was extremely jealous on the side, glaring at Su Yun with ill intent.

Everyone knew this guy was an ignorant fool, so they didn’t bother with him.

Everyone’s attention remained on Su Yun.

“Ahem... Since everyone has spoken, I’ll be frank. I don’t have a single collectible left at home.”

Su Yun said with a smile, and everyone was incredulous upon hearing this.

How could he possibly have no collectibles left at home?

This was a big player.

“Actually, what Mr. Li just said is not wrong. I really did stumble upon this genuine work by Tang Bohu.”

“And, well, Mr. Li was also present at the time, but he didn’t recognize it.”

Su Yun said with a smile.

“Oh? There’s such an interesting story?” Someone became curious.

“May I ask how much Mr. Su spent to acquire it?”

Someone asked.

Li Wei was also full of doubts. He was present when Su Yun stumbled upon it?

How could that be? If he had been there, would it have been Su Yun’s turn to stumble upon it?

Li Wei felt that Su Yun was deliberately fabricating this to belittle him.

“Since everyone is interested, I’ll tell the story.”

“At that time, Mr. Li and I were both competing for a villa, and in the end, I acquired that villa.”

“Inside the villa were some calligraphy and paintings left by the previous owner, and this genuine work by Tang Bohu was hidden among them...”

A brief sentence, yet it made everyone present look at each other in dismay...