"Twenty million, I'll take this White Jade Flying Saber."
Yang Buqun stood up and directly doubled the price from Ruan Xinxue, his voice carrying an undeniable tone.
"Twenty-five million."
Ruan Xinxue bit her silver teeth and raised the price by another five million.
"Thirty million!"
Yang Buqun fiercely increased the price to thirty million, the highest bid for auction items so far.
The high price caused the scene to fall into a momentary silence.
"Xinxue, let it go. This White Jade Flying Saber should be valued between ten million and fifteen million, thirty million is a bit high." Mu Lao gently advised.
"Yes, Xinxue, let it go. It's not worth fighting with Yang Buqun." Zhou Lao also advised.
The two elderly men did not know that the White Jade Flying Saber was actually being bid on by Ruan Xinxue on behalf of Qin Yang.
Seeing the quiet atmosphere, Yang Buqun flashed an arrogant expression on his face and said in Ruan Xinxue's direction, "I said I want this White Jade Flying Saber, though I don't need it. However, I'm willing to give this Jade Blade to you, if Xinxue would grace me with the pleasure of sharing a meal."
Wow!
As soon as Yang Buqun's voice fell, there was an uproar in the hall.
A thirty-million-dollar dinner?!
This young master of the Yang Family is really extravagant for a beauty.
A three million value for a dinner, even top international stars can't command such a price. But whether it's really just a dinner remains to be seen.
"You..."
Ruan Xinxue's pretty face turned cold, and there was a trace of anger in her beautiful eyes.
"Sister Ruan, how much money did you bring?"
Qin Yang gently tugged on Ruan Xinxue, asking.
"I mainly came this time to buy some jadeite for the company, so I brought sixty-five million in liquid assets." Ruan Xinxue said.
"Sister Ruan, consider this money as borrowed from you. Trust me."
Qin Yang said firmly, taking the number plate from Ruan Xinxue's hand.
"So, Xinxue, would you grace me?"
In the crowded hall, seeing Ruan Xinxue and Qin Yang whispering without paying attention to him, Yang Buqun's eyes flashed with gloom, and his face sank.
"Haha, Brother Yue, thirty million just to have Sister Ruan accompany you for dinner. Aren't you asking a bit too much? Are you sure having dinner with you won't affect her appetite?"
Qin Yang coldly laughed and then raised the number plate in his hand, uttering a number.
"Sixty million!"
With these simple words, all eyes turned to Qin Yang, the male companion Ruan Xinxue had brought.
"Sixty million! This guy is surely a wealthy scion, but there's no talk of such a person in Yunshui City..."
"I just found out, his name is Qin Yang. Could he be from the Qin Family of the Capital City?"
"Possibly, if not a member of the Qin Family, how could he have Ruan Goddess accompany him?"
"..."
Low murmurs spread in the crowd with many speculating about Qin Yang's identity, as someone capable of such a high price must have a significant background.
Seeing Qin Yang's high bid, both Zhou Lao and Mu Lao sighed aloud, but since the price was set in the auction, natural rules prevent any regrets.
At this moment, Yang Buqun's expression turned thoroughly gloomy.
"Brother Yue, I bid sixty million, if you bid even just one more , the White Jade Flying Saber is yours," Qin Yang said casually.
"Brother Yue?"
Yang Buqun hadn't cared about Qin Yang's words at first, but now returned to realization, his face turned even darker.
"Damn, you bastard, my last name is Yang, Yang Buqun! Not fucking Yue Buqun!" Yang Buqun cursed inside, but despite the rage, he kept his reasoning intact.
Sixty million prices already far exceeded his valuation, although he could liquidate substantial funds, such a vast sum without a compelling explanation would certainly lead the other family members to use it against him, causing his status in the family to suffer. As for the thirty-million dinner earlier, there naturally wouldn't be a simple meal.
"Qin Young Master is truly generous, buying this White Jade Flying Saber for sixty million. Congratulations," Yang Buqun deliberately cupped his hand in salute, coldly laughed, and sat down.
"This... this... It's truly a shocking number. If there's no higher offer, I declare sixty million going once, sixty million going twice, sixty million going three times, sold!"
The auctioneer's voice grew more passionate each time, unable to conceal the excitement, and finally brought the gavel down.
"I declare this late Shang Dynasty masterpiece, the White Jade Flying Saber, goes to bidder number 7!"
Swoosh!
The hall filled with applause, and fervent gazes landed on Qin Yang.
"Finally acquired!"
Qin Yang clenched his fist in excitement and returned to his seat.
"Young man, was it worth it?"
Zhou Lao turned to Qin Yang, somewhat regretfully. In his view, it seemed Qin Yang and Yang Buqun were competing for Ruan Xinxue, which lifted the price so high, otherwise the White Jade Flying Saber would never reach this price.
"Worth it!"
Qin Yang nodded firmly. To him, even six billion was worth it; money after all is only a number, such treasures are rare to come by and might be hard to encounter again.
"Sister Ruan, wait a moment, I'll resolve the jadeite raw material, once its value increases, I'll repay you the money..." Qin Yang returned the number plate to Ruan Xinxue, saying.
"You rascal, stone gambling isn't as easy as you say, and high-grade jadeite is even harder to resolve,"
Ruan Xinxue cast a sidelong glance, clearly seeing Qin Yang was joyful at that moment.
"No matter what, Sister Ruan, thanks for this time." Qin Yang said seriously.
"Hehe, why thank me, I'm not afraid of you reneging. If you can't repay, I'll conscript you and have you treat patients. After all, there are more elderly in poor health in the Capital City besides Grandpa. At that time, if you cure a few, the favor far exceeds sixty million." Ruan Xinxue lightly laughed, covering her mouth.
Qin Yang nodded with a smile, having acquired the White Jade Flying Saber, his strength could increase significantly.
The auction continued, after half an hour, it gradually approached the end.
"Next, comes the last auction piece of this jade carving auction, the so-called finale work. What I can say is this item previously only existed in legend, and today, it appears in the sight of so many for the first time. The preciousness of this work is enough to astonish the world and captivate the nation."
"Now, let's welcome our etiquette lady to bring up this auction item."
The auctioneer's voice excitedly and passionately propelled the scene to a climax.
"What exactly is it? Praised so highly?"
Ruan Xinxue's beautiful eyes lit up with curiosity, murmuring.
The other guests were no exception, all eyes focusing on the small trolley at the center of the auction platform.
The auctioneer grabbed the corner of the red cloth, then in the full attention of the audience, suddenly pulled it away.