No one anticipated that the deal would be finalized so swiftly, except for Zhou Liangyun.


    He waspletely confident in his vision and had unwavering faith in his pricing strategy.


    Zhou firmly believed that once collectors had the opportunity to see the actual item and could afford the 20 million price tag, they wouldn’t pass up this significant opportunity.


    After all, it’s not every day that one has the chance to make millions right from the start.


    The other ninepetitors felt a wave of disappointment upon hearing that Collector No. 1 had jumped in without hesitation, though they had anticipated this oue. They were aware of the value of the bronze Buddha, having already benefited from it.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    The sole person in the audience who was left utterly speechless was the vendor who hade to inquire about the situation.


    At that moment, his expression was one of defeat; his eyes were wide open as he stared at the bronze Buddha, repeatedly questioning himself: “Is this piece really worth 20 million? How can something like this be valued at 20 million?”


    While he was still grappling with disbelief, Zhou Liangyun had already sent his payment details to Collector No. 1 from Eastcliff.


    Collector No. 1 acted without hesitation, promptly opening his mobile banking app to transfer the 20 million directly to Zhou Liangyun’s ount.


    Later, he informed Zhou Liangyun, “Boss Zhou, the money has been transferred. Please verify.”


    Just then, Zhou Liangyun received a text notification confirming two cash transfers into his ount at the bank: ten million yuan from the payer Qian Jingming.


    Zhou Liangyun intentionally allowed the nearby vendors to see this message, then opened his online banking app for them. At that moment, his ount bnce disyed a total of 20.2 million yuan.


    He then essed the ie and expenditure section, allowing the vendor to clearly see the specifics of the 20 million that had just entered his ount.


    By this time, the vendor had snapped out of his shock. He began to understand what was unfolding before him and realized that Zhou Liangyun had profited over 19 million from the “fake” bronze Buddha he had acquired just the day before!


    He was consumed with jealousy, struggling toprehend how such an object could be worth so much.<fnc0cf> N?w ?ovel chapt?rs are published on FιndNovel</fnc0cf>


    After years of hard work at his stall on Antique Street, he had barely saved up 200,000, let alone 20 million. Each year, after covering living expenses, he was lucky to have 40,000 to 50,000 left over.


    In stark contrast, Zhou Liangyun had just made nearly 20 million in a single transaction. Thisparison left him feeling utterly defeated.


    Out of jealousy, hepletely forgot the three agreements Zhou Liangyun had presented to him. He turned to Collector No. 1 and blurted out, “Sir, did you truly spend 20 million on something like this?”


    Seeing the vendor’s attempt to undermine him, Zhou Liangyun chose silence. Instead, he offered a slight smile, handed the bronze Buddha to the collector, and said warmly, “Mr. Qian, this bronze Buddha is yours.”


    Qian Jingming nodded, paying no mind to the vendor’s question, and carefully wrapped the bronze Buddha in silk cloth before cing it in his bag.