"Don't bid, everyone. Let's see what other tricks he has up his sleeve!"
"Kid, you dare to treat us like fools again? Do you really think we can't see through your little schemes with the auction house?"
Many around them chimed in agreement.
Hearing this, the auction house manager and the auctioneer were stunned.
What little tricks? What shills? This was a legitimate private auction house, how could they possibly resort to such underhanded tactics?
At this moment, the auction house manager glared at Chen Fan with resentment. It was all because of this kid that their auction this time had suffered such huge losses!
"Ladies and gentlemen, 5.1 million for the second time! Are there any further bids? If not, this exquisite golden silk will belong to Mr. Number 66!" The auctioneer, unable to offer any explanation, could only repeatedly remind the attendees.
However, these words from the auctioneer were interpreted completely differently by the crowd.
In their eyes, the auctioneer was trying to make them bid higher, so that Chen Fan could drive the price up to an exorbitant amount for the final sale.
"Hmph, do you really take us for idiots? If you have the guts, just hammer it down. I'd like to see how this kid plans to pay later!"
"Exactly. If this kid doesn't pay up later, there's no point in continuing the auction."
The auction house manager was on the verge of tears.
If his boss found out that a piece of golden silk, valued at tens of millions, had only sold for a hundred thousand above the reserve price, he would likely faint on the spot.
"Bang!"
"5.1 million for the third time, the golden silk belongs to Mr. Number 66!"
As the hammer fell, the auction house manager's face turned extremely grim.
However, the others, upon hearing the hammer fall, appeared extremely excited.
"I strongly suggest we make this kid pay now, otherwise, I won't participate in any further bidding!"
"Agreed, I suggest that too."
"I also suggest he pays now. I want to see how someone whose clothes can't even buy a pair of my socks can afford over ten million."
"If the auction house wants to make money, they need some integrity. Even if you hire a shill, you should hire a decent one. Hiring this kind of person, are you testing our intelligence?"
Hearing the rising voices around him, the auction house manager's face turned green with anger.
He now genuinely doubted the intelligence of these people. This was an auction house, why would they hire a shill to inflate prices?
However, with so many people suggesting it, he had no choice. To keep the auction going, he had to personally take the POS machine to Chen Fan.
"Mr. Chen, you have bid on three items, totaling 12.4 million. Would you prefer to pay by card or check?" the manager asked Chen Fan with a dark expression.
It would be strange if he had a pleasant demeanor.
Chen Fan naturally understood why the other party was displeased. After all, he had gotten a great deal here. He smiled and took out a bank card.
"Card."
The manager's heart was in turmoil.
He wanted Chen Fan's card to be empty, yet he also wanted it to have funds.
If there were no funds, these items could be re-auctioned, but that would also confirm the suspicion that their auction house had hired a shill, significantly impacting their reputation.
Lu Shaowen, sitting not far away, smiled even wider when he saw Chen Fan take out the bank card. In his opinion, Qin Minmin's bank card had already been frozen, so how could Chen Fan possibly have over ten million?
As for the VIP card Chen Fan held, it was surely fake, intentionally arranged by the auction house.
As long as he could acquire these golden silk garments, he was certain he could acquire Qin Minmin's studio.
Thinking of Qin Minmin, that beautiful woman, begging before him, a lewd expression flickered in Lu Shaowen's eyes.
However, just as everyone was waiting for the manager to say, "I'm sorry Mr. Chen, your balance is insufficient."
"Squeak squeak!"
The sound of a POS machine printing suddenly echoed through the venue.
For a moment, the entire hall fell silent.
Lu Shaowen, who had been looking at Qin Minmin with a lewd expression, froze, his entire being stunned.
"This, this kid actually, actually paid?"
"Wasn't he a shill? If he pays, doesn't that mean he gets to take all these items?"
The crowd was shocked, their faces filled with disbelief.
"This, how is this possible? Qin Minmin's bank card has already been frozen, where did they get the money to pay?!" Lu Shaowen finally snapped out of his shock, stood up, and pointed at Chen Fan and the others, demanding.
"Who told you I don't have money?" Chen Fan's lips curved upwards as he glanced at Lu Shaowen and retorted.
"The POS machine must be malfunctioning. I demand to inspect the signature slip and verify the amount!" Lu Shaowen said, his face darkening as he walked towards the manager.
After all, he had also signed an order that included the golden silk garments.
The penalty for breach of contract for such luxury clothing was extremely high. If he couldn't get the golden silk today, his company might be ruined!
The manager did not object, as he also needed to vindicate his auction house.
Lu Shaowen took the POS machine and looked at the amount on the signature slip. His entire being went blank, his mouth agape, unable to utter a word for a long time.
"No way, that kid really paid over ten million?"
"Holy crap, the three items that kid bought were priceless treasures. He's made a killing!"
Finally, someone snapped back to reality, slapping their forehead in regret.
Hearing this, the previously dazed crowd also reacted.
"Damn it, that kid's acting is too good. He even fooled me."
"It's a waste of talent if he doesn't go into acting."
"A bunch of people, fooled by one kid, how embarrassing!"
Many were filled with indignation. Chen Fan had truly struck gold this time. Although he spent over ten million for the three items, their value was definitely more than triple that!
The most unsightly expressions were on You Xianchao and the others, who had been severely swindled by Chen Fan. Their eyes, as they looked at Chen Fan, wished they could tear him to shreds.
"Manager, now that we've paid, can we take our items and leave?" Chen Fan asked.
"Yes, yes, yes! Mr. Chen, I'll arrange for people to escort your items back to your residence free of charge immediately!" The manager's face lit up with joy. This was probably the best news he had heard since the auction began. He couldn't wait for Chen Fan to leave quickly.
It was because of this kid that their auction house had lost at least tens of millions up to this point!
Qin Shuran and the other two, seeing the manager's delighted expression, couldn't help but cover their mouths and chuckle.
"Then let's go," Chen Fan said, looking at Qin Shuran and Qin Minmin beside him.
With the items in hand, they naturally had no intention of staying for the rest of the auction. They both nodded.
However, just as the three of them stood up, intending to leave the auction in front of everyone.
"Thump!"
Lu Shaowen, who had been holding the POS machine, his legs suddenly went weak, and he knelt directly before Qin Minmin.
[Author's Note]
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