Chapter 366: Chapter 368 Auction (Part 2)


    Jiang Shengjie nodded slightly, figuring that the paintings should be quite similar since they were done by the same person.


    At 9:50 AM, the underground parking lot of Fenghua Art City was filled with dozens of luxury cars, and some of Jianghai City’s well-known bosses rode the elevator up to the third floor.


    The auction venue was located in the grand hall on the third floor.


    The decoration style inside the central hall was very retro, with tables, chairs, lamps, walls, and so on all designed in an ancient style.


    Stepping into this area gave one the feeling of being transported back to ancient times. Qin Hao and Fan Ruobing did not show their faces; they were watching from inside a room.


    By nearly ten o’clock, almost everyone had arrived, close to a hundred people, most of whom were prominent figures from Jianghai City.


    Among them, some were collectors and another part were peers in the industry.


    Qin Hao only recognized Zheng Wenshan and Zheng Jianming; there were a few others he found familiar but whose names he couldn’t recall.


    The auction started punctually at ten; Wang Shudan first had a few small items auctioned off, ranging in value from several hundred thousand to a million.


    Inside the private room, Qin Hao asked, “Is that painting really worth that much?”


    Fan Ruobing replied, “Do you know how much a painting by the world’s top masters is worth?”


    Qin Hao shook his head. He really didn’t understand this industry, not even knowing the names of the world’s top painters.


    Fan Ruobing continued, “The works of the world’s top painters, like Picasso, Van Gogh, Reano, and others, are worth at least several hundred million Xuan Country Coins.


    Some even reach over ten billion or twenty billion. Although theirs are oil paintings and yours are ink paintings, making them incomparable,


    but in terms of painting skills and the artistic conception conveyed, you are stronger than them.”


    “I can also paint oil paintings.” Qin Hao’s painting skills were level five; he could paint anything that fell under the category of painting, and at that standard too.


    Fan Ruobing stated, “I’m not too fond of Western paintings.”


    Qin Hao looked at the people outside, his eyes reflecting deep thought.


    Was he crazy not to have considered selling his paintings for money? That was tens of billions.


    Anyway, those who could afford it were wealthy; it wouldn’t scam the common people.


    There was definitely a proportion of those people earning money off the sweat of others. Taking their money and donating it to the public,


    he would gain reputation and a large amount of achievement points too. Wouldn’t that be killing two birds with one stone?


    At the thought, a smile appeared on his face. He now had less than eight billion in his account, which was not much anymore.


    The development of Jiangshan Roasted Duck could temporarily sustain itself, but if he decided to take over Dayuan Group for Xinghui Wine Industry, it would likely need several billion.


    Then there was the expansion of Feibao Security Company in Jianghai City, setting up another branch and establishing a comprehensive business intelligence system.


    That would require an investment of several billion at the least, and the business intelligence department was a sector that only consumed without generating profit, making it almost impossible for it to be profitable.


    Wang Shudan continued with a smile, “This is the first time Qin Hao has publicly auctioned his work. You have all seen his painting skills.


    As for his reputation, I believe you are all well aware. The opening bid is 100 million Xuan Country Coins, and each increase in bid must not be less than 10 million.”


    Someone called out a bid: “110 million!”


    “150 million.”


    “170 million.”


    ...


    “200 million,” said Jiang Shengjie, determined to win the painting.


    Many people desired this painting, and the price was skyrocketing.


    It quickly broke through the 1 billion mark, and after the price surpassed 1 billion, the number of bidders decreased somewhat.


    Because the price was too high, it had exceeded their expectations.


    Although the number of bidders had decreased, the rise in price did not stop.


    When the price reached 1.4 billion, another group of people dropped out.


    Beyond that price, if they resold it, the profit would be slim; their estimated value was around 1.5 billion.


    There would be a significant risk if it were bought for 1.4 billion.


    “1.5 billion!” Zheng Wenshan called out.


    “1.6 billion.”


    Qin Hao and Fan Ruobing turned to look at the person who had just bid, and a flicker of surprise crossed Qin Hao’s eyes.


    He recognized the man, Zhu Huasheng, the Chairman of Shenglong Group.


    The one who had bought his Emperor Green and Dragon Stone jade.


    After processing those two pieces of jade, Zhu Huasheng turned them over for more than 50 billion.


    Most were bought by foreign business magnates who weren’t short of money and coveted such rare items.


    “2 billion,” Jiang Shengjie called out directly.


    Instantly, the crowd in the venue paused, turning their gaze towards him. He was not from Jianghai, so many did not recognize him.


    Zheng Wenshan hesitated for a moment: “2.1 billion.”


    The price had already somewhat exceeded his expectations.


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