The host had no choice but to pause the auction and consult with their leadership via intercom.
A moment later, the host picked up the microphone again, "I apologize for the delay, ladies and gentlemen. After discussing with our leaders, we have decided to reauction the Lingzhi. The previous bids are null and void."
"Hold on a second, host," Su Wen asked with a smile, "This is my first time at your auction house. Is it allowed here to cancel and reauction after a disorderly bid?"
"Uh..." The host was stumped by the question and hurriedly explained, "Naturally, that's not the case, but President Wang has been our esteemed member for a long time, and his bid was indeed outrageously off the mark, so..."
"So you're giving our esteemed President Wang a second chance? Does that mean everyone else gets one chance too, or are the rest of us here not of high enough stature to warrant such privilege?"
Su Wen was openly grilling Ruijin Auction House on the fire.