The auctioneer was a bit grateful to Sean, but also a little resentful: You should have at least raised the price, what's the point of starting at the reserve price? Don't you think highly of this place?
Then someone raised their hand:
"1,010,000 dollars!"
"Good, good, Guest No.22 bids 1,010,000 dollars! 1,010,000 dollars for the first time... is there anyone willing to bid higher..."
Sean felt that this person didn't genuinely want to buy, but rather to raise the price!
Of course, this was just a hunch, and the auctioneer didn't care as he continued shouting:
"1,010,000 for the second time, is there anyone willing to bid higher..."
"1,010,100." Sean raised his card.
"Guest No.43 bids 1,010,100, is there anyone willing to bid higher? This primitive forest is not only scenic, but also filled with various wildlife. It is a great logging and hunting ground..."
