The leisurely life of the rich start

"This city is still very safe during the day. But in the early hours of the morning, it's best not to go out."

"Among these homeless people, there are a lot of gang members and drug addicts, and there have been many vicious cases before."

"Look at this hotel, Lan Ke'er was killed here, and the Citigrouper actually made this into a movie, showing no respect for the deceased at all."

The City of Angels, too, has its dark side.

On the 24th, Zhang Da applied for an auction number plate to the staff after seeing this Tudor watch valued at US$45 at the preview.

Like the auction he participated in before in Shanghai, this auction hosted by Rockefeller International Auction Company will also last for two days.

According to the information on the auction list, Tudor watches will not be auctioned until the second day of the auction.

Lin Hai, who got the auction number plate No. 65, looked at Zhang Da's number plate and said:

"Number 66 is quite auspicious."

After accepting the number plate, the group took the elevator to Lin Hai's suite.

As soon as he sat down, Fan Jiang couldn't wait to ask: "Brother, Uncle Liu, I didn't have the nerve to ask just now. That Tudor watch looks ordinary to me. Why does it appreciate so much in a year? Is there any trick in it? "

Lin Hai smiled: "Let Uncle Liu tell you, he is more professional than me."

Liu Qianyi nodded, and said unhurriedly: "That's right, this Tudor watch is first of all a lonely watch, so it naturally has a collection value, and it is normal to appreciate in value."

"The second point is because the owner of this Tudor watch got a chance to visit the Tudor headquarters when he bought this watch on OVERWATCH, and it has not been fulfilled yet.

In other words, as long as you take this watch, the opportunity to visit the Tudor headquarters is yours.

You know, it is the first time that Tudor has issued such a special invitation to the outside world. "

Therefore, taking this watch is equivalent to obtaining two 'unique' experiences.For some collectors who are not short of money, it is still very tempting.This is why this watch can appreciate in value. "

Fan Jiang looked excited: "So that's it, so this watch is so awesome... er, amazing."

Zhang Da was also very engrossed in listening to it. He didn't expect that there were so many "stories" behind a watch.

Fan Jiang looked at Zhang Da, then at Lin Hai, hesitated for a while and asked:

"Brother, since this watch is so powerful, have you never considered buying it?"

"Personally, I'm not very interested in visiting watch factories, and the shape of this watch is not the one I like." Lin Hai shook his head, "And, from an investment point of view, this auction may be the price of this watch." has reached its peak, and there is no profit margin left.”

"That's it," Fan Jiang nodded, and then asked Zhang Da, "How much do you plan to spend on this watch?"

Zhang Da didn't speak, just smiled mysteriously.

Fan Jiang scratched his head: "What do you mean?"

"It's all here, I can't just leave empty-handed."

Chapter 49 Auction

On July 7, Lin Hai and Liu Qianyi went to the auction on time, while Zhang Da and Fan Jiang stayed in the room.

Afraid that the two of them would be bored, Lin Hai asked the driver to take them to the Avenue of Stars for a walk.

In the evening, when the two returned to the hotel, it was just in time for the first day's auction to end.

A lot of cars parked at the entrance of the hotel, well-dressed men and women walked out from the main entrance of the hotel, some left in private cars, and some took taxis.

When Zhang Da and Fan Jiang walked into the lobby, they happened to see Lin Hai and Liu Qianyi saying goodbye to the same young woman in a purple dress with braids.

After the woman nodded to the two of them, she turned around and passed Zhang Da.

"Brother Hai, who is this person?"

After the woman left, Fan Jiangchong asked Lin Hai.

Lin Hai said casually, "It's the younger sister of my college classmate. I didn't expect to meet her at the auction."

Fan Jiang replied, "That's quite a coincidence."

Zhang Da didn't speak, but he thought of the woman he just passed by.

The other party's pretty face and slender figure are quite amazing.

The next day, Zhang Da, Lin Hai and others walked into the auction venue together.

Most of the people who came to participate in the auction were Westerners, and the few Asian faces were drowned in the crowd.

Fan Jiangdong looked around and said to Zhang Da:

"There are a lot of people."

Lin Hai looked around: "Indeed, there are a lot more people today than yesterday."

Liu Qianyi interjected: "After all, the main event is today, even if you don't bid for the auction, it's not bad to come in with a number plate to watch the excitement."

Fan Jiang asked Liu Qianyi: "Uncle Liu, do you mean someone came here to make soy sauce as innocently as me?"

"Yes, after all, it is a public auction, and you can enter after paying a deposit." Liu Qianyi whispered, "And now many powerful buyers like to bid by phone or online, saving time and worry, and running to the scene Fewer bidders than before.”

Fan Jiang nodded: "I see."

"Okay, let's sit down and talk," Lin Hai said to the four of them, "Go, go to the last row."

In addition to Zhang Da and the other three, a middle-aged lawyer who also works as a part-time translator came with him today.

This lawyer was specially prepared by Lin Hai for Zhang Da.

The five found their seats in the back row, with Zhang Da sitting in the middle, the lawyer and Fan Jiang on the left, and Lin Hai and Liu Qianyi on the right.

After sitting down, Zhang Da asked curiously: "Brother Hai, didn't you take us to sit at the front in Shencheng last time? Why did you sit at the back today?"

"Oh, what are you talking about," Lin Hai explained, "Generally speaking, it is more beneficial to sit in the back row at auctions. You can infer their financial resources and determination to bid by the speed at which the people in front raise their cards."

"However, I am mainly in charge of our family's domestic business, so many people know that I am in the business of luxury accessories and antiques. When they see my sign, they will know that it is profitable, and then bid with me."

"If I'm sitting in the back, they can see me as soon as they turn around, but it's different in the front row."

"Firstly, I'm blocked by the back of the chair, and people behind me can't see me. Second, I don't need to raise my placard to bid, just gesture to the auctioneer, which is even less eye-catching."

"I see. I never thought there would be so many ways to choose a position." Zhang Da nodded repeatedly, "Brother Hai, I've learned a lesson."

When Zhang Da and Lin Hai were talking, the two women dragged a chair and sat behind them.

Zhang Da was startled by the noise, and he looked back, one of them was the young woman he saw in the lobby last night.

Today, the other party changed into a white dress.

The woman in a dress patted the back of Lin Hai's chair lightly, and said crisply, "Brother Lin, how are you?"

The gentle tone instantly made Zhang Da wrap his clothes tightly.

The air conditioning in this venue seems to be a little low.

"Oh, Huang Shiyi, hello," Lin Hai turned his head and looked at the girl next to her, "Are you here with friends today?"

Huang Shiyi smiled lightly and said, "Yes, Brother Lin, this is my best friend, Cheng Mingming."

Sitting next to her, Cheng Mingming, with a mushroom head, a white shirt and a light blue dress, and a delicate face said shyly:

"Hello."

"Hello," Lin Hai nodded to Cheng Mingming, and then said to Huang Shiyi, "Let me introduce to you, my two younger brothers, Fan Jiang and Zhang Da, are the same age as you."

Huang Shiyi pursed her lips and said with a smile, "Hello."

...

After saying hello, Huang Shiyi asked Lin Hai again: "Brother Lin, what are you going to shoot today?"

Lin Hai asked back: "I want to shoot a lot of things, what's wrong?"

"Well, it's nothing, it's just that my girlfriend wants to buy that Tudor watch. I wonder if there is any conflict?"

Lin Hai looked at Zhang Da: "Tsk, unfortunately, my brother wants to buy this watch."

Zhang Da turned his head when he heard the words, just in time to meet Cheng Mingming's gaze.

The moment they looked at each other, Cheng Mingming looked away like a student whose cheating was discovered by the teacher, and somehow felt a little funny.

"Well, that's not a coincidence."

Huang Shiyi glanced at Zhang Da and said nothing more.

Zhang Da turned his head back silently, and leaned lightly on the back of the chair.

Half an hour later, a white middle-aged male auctioneer in a suit and leather shoes appeared on the auction stage and said politely:

"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming to the auction hosted by Rockefeller International Auction Company."

"Of course, I also want to thank all the buyers who are standing in front of the phone and computer..."

"10% of the proceeds from this auction will be donated to the Children's Charity Foundation."

The middle-aged lawyer sitting on Zhang Da's left instantly entered working mode.

"Come on..."

Five minutes later, the auctioneer finally finished his opening speech, and the auction officially started.

The first lot is a set of furniture, which Zhang Da has seen in the preview.

According to Liu Qianyi, this set of furniture was used by a former prime minister of the country.

Zhang Da figured it out on his own, it was a set of second-hand furniture.

Fan Jiang also said to him: "It's boring, second-hand furniture is still sold."

However, to the surprise of the two, the furniture finally sold for $10.

The next few items in the auction were jewelry and antiques. Lin Hai made two bids and successfully bought an antique wine vessel and a porcelain vase.

Zhang Da has been sitting idly in his seat, chatting with Fan Jiang in a low voice from time to time.

He waited until more than 3 o'clock in the afternoon before he waited for the auction of the watch.

A picture of the Tudor watch appeared on the big screen behind the auctioneer.

"Today's Lot No. 18, ladies and gentlemen, is unique in the world, Tudor Emperor Qicheng Biwan Bronze Type No. [-]."

"Thanks to the owner, Mr. Neil Borkman, for trusting me, so we can own this lot."

"We need to watch a video before the auction starts."

Following the auctioneer's words, a short video played on the screen behind him.

A hale and hearty white old man appeared on the screen:

"Ladies and gentlemen, I am Eric Wilsdorf, Executive Director of Tudor."

"It is my great honor to explain here that the new owner of this piece of Tudor Inheritance Biwan Bronze No. 4 will have the right to visit the Tudor headquarters in the next four years."

While listening, the lawyer relayed the content to Zhang Da.

After the video was played, the auctioneer cleared his throat:

"Thank you, Mr. Wilsdorf! Ladies and gentlemen, this unique watch will open the mysterious door of the Tudor headquarters for you."

"Now, we will use the entrusted price of $45 as the starting price, and the minimum increase each time will be..."

The lawyer continued to do translation work for Zhang Da, but the auctioneer suddenly shut his mouth.

He turned his head to look at the telephone operator sitting on the side, and after talking to the other party for a few words, he turned his head and said:

"Okay, now we have our first bid from the phone bidder, $50."

As soon as the price of 50 yuan was announced, there was a burst of applause and slight cheers at the scene.

The auction has just started, and the quotation has been increased by 5. It seems that a "bloody storm" is hard to avoid.

The auctioneer waited for a few seconds, reached out and made a "please stop" gesture, controlled the scene and continued:

"So (So), we'll have a new starting bid of $50 and the next bid will be $51."

"Now, among the 99 on-site buyers here, and the other 21 registered phone buyers, is anyone willing to challenge the initial quotation of 50 yuan?"

"If there is no higher offer, we will settle for 50."

For the time being, no one raised a sign at the scene, and Zhang Da, who was determined to win this sign, also looked calm.

Having participated in an auction once, he knew very well that even if no bids were made for a while, the auctioneer would never give the hammer down easily.