At this moment, a painting made Shang Yunyun realize the states of several family heads. The Zhao family was boldly bidding, the Fan family was cautious, the Liu family was just following the trend, the Deng family suddenly spoke up, and the Xu family had already withdrawn from the competition!
Watching the fierce competition among these people made him want to laugh. He wondered how the members of these families would react if his super rare "Emperor Green" came up for auction, starting at 50 billion. What would their expressions be like then?
"2 billion!" The head of the Zhao family seemed quite confident. The heads of the Fan and Liu families sighed and took their seats, while the head of the Deng family appeared to be hesitating!
This painting was highly valued by all five families, and its collection value was immense. Without Shang Yunyun's Emperor Green, this painting might have been the highest-priced item of the day!
Eventually, the head of the Deng family shook his head and sat down!
"Haha! Keep calling! Why have you stopped? You can't compare to the resources of my Zhao family!" The head of the Zhao family excitedly shouted, and almost everyone nearby heard him, including Shang Yunyun and Ai Hongcheng!
Ai Hongcheng smirked in ridicule!
"Alright! Guest 9 bids 2 billion. Is there a higher bid?" The auctioneer asked again!
At this moment, the head of the Zhao family looked determined to win!
"2.2 billion!" Shang Yunyun casually indicated while chatting with Ai Hongcheng!
"Okay! Mr. Shang has bid 2.2 billion! Mr. Zhao, do you want to go higher?" the auctioneer inquired!
The head of the Zhao family was stunned with anger. Who was this kid sitting next to Ai Hongcheng? He just shouted a high price, and now that it was about to finalize, this kid joined in, completely ruining his earlier efforts!
"2.3 billion!"
"3 billion!" Shang Yunyun waved his hand casually, and the venue erupted into chaos!
"Dad! Yunyun actually bid 3 billion for this painting! Is it really worth that much?" Xu Yiru was a bit confused. Just before, he borrowed money and casually handed over two checks totaling nearly 20 billion. Now, participating in an auction for a painting had him raising his bid by 7 billion. Did Shang Yunyun really have money that never runs out? Was such a guy reliable?
"My daughter! This painting itself isn't worth that much, but if Ai Hongcheng endorses it, then it's definitely worth it! However, before the auction, I noticed their relationship seemed very good, as if money didn't matter!" Xu Daqiang's words gave Xu Yiru renewed confidence in Shang Yunyun!
"3 billion for the first time! 3 billion for the second time! 3 billion for the third time! Good! Sold! Congratulations to Mr. Shang for winning the 'Autumn Frost Painting'! Now, we have the last five auction items. Originally there were four, but we've added one that might break our auction house's highest record! Please wait in anticipation! The next item is a set of Song Dynasty celadon bowls. Please look at the big screen..."
"I say, Hongcheng! The auctioneer just mentioned breaking the highest record; it can't be my Emperor Green, can it?"
"What else could it be? That piece of Emperor Green is so rare, it practically doesn't exist! And you managed to get it! Plus, it's so large; once it's carved into a dragon-and-phoenix design, it will instantly become a top treasure in the museum!"
"That's amazing! Are you planning to hire a skilled craftsman for it?"
"I haven't thought it through; after all, there's only one piece. If it's made, I'll donate it to the museum, but I'm reluctant to part with it! What should I do?"
"I have another piece! If you like it, I'll give it to you!"
"What! Yunyun! This isn't a joke!" Ai Hongcheng exclaimed in shock, his voice loud enough for everyone from the major families behind them to hear. Everyone looked at Ai Hongcheng and Shang Yunyun with curiosity, wondering what could astonish the young master so much!
At that moment, Shang Yunyun smiled and nodded, whispering in Ai Hongcheng's ear, "Actually, I have a third and a fourth piece! I got them from a huge stone using high-tech methods, dividing it into several parts. So if you really like it, I can give you another!"
Ai Hongcheng's shocked expression was noted by everyone from the five families and even some distant celebrities!
In just a moment, Ai Hongcheng regained his composure and playfully punched Shang Yunyun on the shoulder, "Then it's settled! Whatever that piece sells for, the other one..."
"I'll give it to you!"
"..." Ai Hongcheng was dumbfounded by Shang Yunyun's words, then looked at him seriously!
"Big brother! Are you interested in me? Don't look at me like that!"
"No, no! I just wonder if you are interested in me! Something worth at least 50 billion, and you're just giving it away!"
Shang Yunyun chuckled, "I really am interested in you! Hahaha! In the future, my family's business will need your support; spending 50 billion for a protective umbrella is too worth it!"