Golden Fishery

20. Half Billionaires

The carbon 14 analyzer will not be faked. This thing is an antique from the 18th century, so Qin Shiou knew that its price would not be low, but 1.6 million was not too high, so as soon as the price came out, he raised his hand and shouted. : "1.65 million."

Other collectors estimated that they were looking at him. Many people in the front row turned to look at him. The rich businessman in the United Arab Emirates who had previously photographed "The Head of a Woman" also waved his hand and said, "1.7 million!"

Qin Shiou smiled and didn't speak. He was waiting for other people's quotations. When the final price came out, he could just pull it up and win it, saving so much trouble.

Sure enough, two more people made an offer and raised the price to 1.9 million. The auctioneer shouted "1.9 million for the first time." Qin Shiou raised his hand and said loudly, "2 million!"

Alan Brandon, who was sitting next to him, spread his hands and made a helpless gesture. He smiled at Qin Shiou: "Young man, calm down, calm down, don't be impulsive, this is 2 million, you just buy a piece of rotten wood. ?"

Qin Shiou turned his head and smiled: "No way, rich and willful!"

For an 18th century ambergris sculpture that has not received official attention, two million Canadian dollars is already the limit price. Even the rich businessman in the United Arab Emirates has nothing to say. He shook his head and gave up the auction.

Two million, the food of the sea god is here.

Brandon was still shaking his head, but Qin Shiou thought it was nothing. He had a hunch that this thing would surprise him.

There is nothing that interests Qin Shiou in the auction items in the back, but there is a brush painting by Master Qi Baishi that is very tempting. The whole body of money together is not enough.

The finale is the statue of "Borseus and Medusa". The auctioneer doesn't need to say anything. As soon as this thing is lifted, the eyes of the collectors at the scene will light up.

In fact, many people participated in the auction this time. According to Little Black, there were more than 200 people, but there were at least 50 people. During the previous auction of 47 works of art, there was no movement. There is no doubt that these people are in waiting for this statue.

"...Our starting bid is $24 million, with an increase of $1 million each time!"

As soon as the auctioneer's voice fell, a fat Russian rich man immediately stood up and shouted, "26 million!"

"27 million!" An elegant middle-aged man followed the quotation, and Little Black introduced Qin Shiou in a low voice: "This person is from the Bergen family in England, which is an old aristocratic family that originated in the Renaissance."

"28 million!" "He is a collector in France, and the family owns a steel mill."

"29 million!" "This man is Italian, and it is said that his family has business dealings with the Mafia."

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Qin Shiou was happy to see these people bidding. The higher the price, the better it would be for him. If the auction hadn't stipulated that the owner could not raise the price, he would have liked to raise the price directly to 35 million.

As a result, coincidentally, at this moment, the UAE rich man who had been in the limelight before waved his hand and said plainly: "35 million!"

As soon as his price was reported, it seemed that someone had lit a firecracker at the scene, and everyone immediately began to exclaim.

Another Russian predator stood up and said, "36 million!"

Qin Shiou tightly covered his crotch.

Going to shoot!

Now the rich people from Europe are angry. This bronze sculpture is one of the masterpieces of the European Renaissance. It was lost in the First World War. All Europeans with a little sense of racial honor want to find him back. Now This statue finally appeared, how could they do nothing?

In the eyes of the rich Europeans, the Russian predators and the local tyrants in the Middle East are simply too deceiving. Where do they think this is? They thought this was their one-third of an acre of land, could they still cover the sky with only one hand?

For the artworks in front of them, the rich Europeans did not participate in the auction because of their identities, which is already considered to be a face for these people. It seems that the rich people in Europe do not buy it, then the rich Europeans are welcome.

Representatives of several large European families gathered together and whispered for a while, and then sent a representative to quote: "40 million!"

Hearing this price, several Russian predators looked at each other and shook their heads in unison. They wanted to take down this symbolic statue, but obviously, in their hearts, the statue was not worth 40 million.

The auctioneer also felt that the price was almost the same. He was about to shout, but the local tyrant in the Middle East raised his hand again: "45 million!"

While quoting, the local tyrants in the Middle East looked coldly at the rich Europeans. The implication was self-evident: the world today is no longer the world dominated by Europe 80 years ago. If you want to grab something from us Muslims, then go out Get some blood.

The rich people in Europe were so angry that this was their national treasure, and they had to take it back no matter what, so someone gritted his teeth and said, "46 million!"

The local tyrant in the Middle East waved his hand, and this time he didn't need to speak in person. A man dressed as an assistant said loudly: "50 million!"

Hearing this price, Qin Shiou's eyes were directly congested and red, and his hands were no longer covering his crotch.

The rich people in Europe couldn't take it anymore. These people gathered together and bit their ears for a while, and finally said feebly, "52 million!"

"55 million!" The assistant of the local tyrant in the Middle East proudly quoted.

Little Black squeezed Qin Shiou's hand and said, "Congratulations, Qin, you have entered the ranks of quasi-billionaires!"

Qin Shiou pulled his hand back and continued to hold his heart. He was considering whether to ask the waiter to call an ambulance.

Fortunately, the quotation finally stopped. The local tyrants in the Middle East gave the European rich people a fatal blow with the price ladder of 5 million. After he quoted the price of 55 million, the European rich people finally collapsed.

The auctioneer rhythmically called out three bids, then slammed the hammer vigorously and said loudly: "The King of Bids is born, Afif-Sheikh Ha-Lifa-Ben-Zayed-Alena from the United Arab Emirates Mr. Hayan got the bronze statue of "Perseus and Medusa" at a high price of 55 million, let's congratulate him with applause!"

"Clap clap clap!" Qin Shiou applauded loudly.

The wealthy Europeans were disheartened, they clapped their hands politely, and then left the venue one after another, probably not in the mood to attend the following dinner party.

The Shanzhai "Sunflower" is 540,000 yuan, the other paintings of Pinajan are 1 million yuan, and Picasso's paintings are 1.8 million yuan. Adding this 55 million yuan, Qin Shiou's worth is suddenly close to 60 million yuan.

However, he still has to pay personal income tax for art auctions. Canada's requirement is 22%, but Auerbach told him that he could avoid tax reasonably, and he had already helped him figure out a tax avoidance plan.

So anyway, this time he really became a local tyrant.

The dinner was still held at this five-star hotel called 'Four Seasons'. Little Black took Qin Shiou around and introduced him to many rich Canadians.

After filling a belly of champagne, when Qin Shiou came back from the toilet, he saw Little Blake and Alan Brandon, who was sitting next to him at the auction before, were chatting and laughing together, and walked over.

Little Black raised his glass, and Qin Shiou knew who he was going to introduce to him.

Sure enough, this time Little Black pointed the glass to Aaron Brandon and smiled: "Qin, I think you already know Aaron, now allow me to introduce again, this is Bank of Montreal Newfoundland-Labra. Alan Brandon, general manager of multi-provincial branches, you are from the same place and should communicate more."

Able to be the president of the bank, and a senior member of the separatist side, Aaron Brandon's communication skills are naturally speechless, and they meet Qin Shiou again in all directions, and they use Mandarin!

Qin Shiou knew what Brandon meant, and he also said bluntly in Mandarin: "Don't worry, man, my money will be deposited in your bank, but don't sell me any wealth management products for the time being, because I want to be quiet... …”

"Quiet, who is Jingjing?" Brandon asked pretending to be confused.

Qin Shiou laughed, he naturally knew this joke from the **, and it could be seen that Brandon worked hard to win his more than 50 million yuan.

"You guys had a good time talking, would you mind inserting someone?" A gentle voice sounded, Qin Shiou turned around and saw the local tyrant from the Middle East who bought "Perseus and Medusa" came over with a smile.

Qin Shiou naturally doesn't mind meeting a local tyrant in the Middle East. As for a banker like Brandon, he is even more thirsty for such a friend.

Earlier, Little Black wanted to entertain this Emirati tyrant named Afef Sheikha Lifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, but when they arrived at the dinner, they stood in a corner of the hall arrogantly. Drink it for yourself, so that no matter how thick his skin is, he won't be embarrassed to disturb others.

Several people did not communicate in depth, they just said goodbye to each other after getting to know each other. Qin Shiou didn't wait for the banquet to end, he directly chose to go back to the room first in the name of invincible drinking power.

"Go, Qin, enjoy this night, I have prepared a gift for you, I hope you like it." Little Black blinked and smiled, sly like a little fox.

Qin Shiou was really drunk, but he went back early because he wanted to study the 'Sea God's Food' he just got.

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