Chapter 113 - 105: Bidding Begins

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Chapter 113: Chapter 105: Bidding BeginsNot long after, their stretch Lincoln arrived at the exhibition hall entrance, where a variety of luxury cars were already parked. Almost all the big names in Wancheng were in attendance, indicating that today’s antique exhibition had caught the eye of many wealthy individuals! Lin Mu parked the car steadily and then exited, politely opening the car door for Sophie. Sophie elegantly stepped out of the luxury car and naturally linked arms with Lin Mu, instantly radiating a warm flow of happiness from Lin Mu’s heart. "Feifei, shall we go inside?" "Mhm!" President Su smiled sweetly, and in the next second, Lin Mu was forever lost. However, before they even reached the exhibition hall entrance, they heard a very attractive magnetic male voice behind them, "President Su, walk slowly!" Lin Mu turned to see that it was none other than Chen Shiwei, Wancheng’s number one handsome man for housewives, whom he had reprimanded before, "President Su, Young Master Lin, how have you been lately?" "Still fine!" Sophie replied coldly, "Thanks to Eldest Young Master Chen’s blessings, Feifei and I are both well!" S~eaʀᴄh the Nôvelƒire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While saying this, Lin Mu deliberately drew Sophie’s fragrant shoulder closer to him, causing Chen Shiwei’s handsome face to turn pale and haggard as if electrocuted! "Brother Chen, you seem a bit off. Is it due to overwork? Or perhaps you’ve been engaging in certain activities too often?" Seeing Chen Shiwei’s face gradually turning blue, Lin Mu continued teasing, "You should take it easy. I’ve heard that a man’s essence only amounts to a cola bottle, so once it’s gone, it’s gone. Be careful!" "Cough, cough!" The two followers beside Chen Shiwei realized the situation seemed unfavorable and quickly stepped forward to save face for him. Chen Shiwei scolded them, maintaining a gentle demeanor with an unchanged expression. As the designated successor of Wancheng’s premier family, he had to possess this calmness and composure. A schemer with a heavy mind will not show emotions on his face but deeply hide them in his heart. He surely knew that Lin Mu’s words were as good as a slap in the face for him! "Young Master Lin, you’re so humorous, haha..." This guy was smiling outwardly, yet bleeding inside! "Let’s go inside together, Eldest Young Master Chen!" "Together, together!" Shortly after, the exhibition hall was filled with elite individuals from all walks of life in Wancheng, including traditional aristocrats and new-rich tycoons. Most were big shots worth over a billion, and even if not the bosses, they were high-ranking figures in their respective industries. Upon the arrival of Su’s Great Enterprise, they immediately became the focus of everyone’s attention. Especially Sophie, not only the star of this exhibition but also the business goddess of Wancheng and even the entire Pearl River Delta, garnering plenty of attention. Basking in the fervent admiration of thousands of successful men, Sophie remained calm and composed, warmly greeting acquaintances around her with graceful etiquette. The exhibition was soon announced to begin. Sophie, as the host, naturally sat at the central table, flanked by a few national-level appraisal experts, bald-headed individuals grouped on the podium. As Sophie’s personal bodyguard, Lin Mu sat not far from her, ostensibly as an attendee, but truly ensuring better protection for the beautiful president. On stage, the male host with gold-rimmed glasses introduced the historical timeline and collectible value of each antique treasure one by one! After the introductions, the auction at the exhibition center commenced. Ceramics, bronzes, incense burners—each antique was invaluable, with bidders all being billion-dollar bosses able to afford the prices. Through fierce bidding, almost every item was auctioned off at tens of millions, while other commercial activities of the exhibition proceeded smoothly! The host’s voice, slightly magnetic, resounded, "Wow, today’s exhibition is incredibly bustling, and guests are generously spending. Before we knew it, today’s antiques are all sold out. Oh no, I was mistaken; there’s still one piece left. It’s the crowning treasure of tonight—the great work of Ming and Qing painter Eight Great Mountains, known as the Cyan Bird Painting. The famous couplet from Tang Dynasty poet Li Shangyin says: ’The road to Peng Mountain is not far from here; Cyan birds diligently check things out!’ This is roughly the sentiment expressed in this piece..." "What’s the bid?" Upon hearing it was President Su’s favorite, an impatient guest below asked, "Hold on, I haven’t finished!" The host teased a bit, "This work was originally kept by President Su as part of her dowry, with a handwritten poem by her: ’Endless heavens and earth, who knows my heart? Vast sea of humanity, where are the ancients?’ But President Su, considering the feelings of other antique enthusiasts, decided not to keep it solely to herself. After all, good things should be shared!" After saying so much, the host quickly took a sip of water, "If any unmarried gentleman wins the bid, wouldn’t it indirectly mean preparing a wedding gift for President Su? However, the starting price is quite high—ten million!" Lin Mu quietly slipped beside Sophie, playfully making a funny face, "Hmm, not bad, you can even write poetry now!" "Why? Is it not good?" "Good, of course it’s good. I think it’s even better than that Tang poet Li Shangyin..." "It’s Li Shangyin..." Sophie corrected with a stern face. "Alright then, if you say so, let’s go with Li Shangyin. He writes seven characters per line, but your four characters per line express more clearly! ’Who knows my heart?’ Haha, you’ll soon find out who truly understands your heart!" "Hmm, what exactly are you talking about?" Sophie furrowed her eyebrows gently. Lin Mu did not answer Sophie but instead looked up at the auctioneer, "I bid twenty million!" Wow, the atmosphere was instantly ignited, "This Mr. Lin, with the first bid, doubled the price!" "Humph, an ancient painting is nothing! Brothers, I’ll tell you the truth, I’m bidding for Miss Su’s little poem!" What Lin Mu said was unclear to others, as there was no loudspeaker on site. The nearby guests had various expressions and chatted endlessly, but most comments were not in praise. "Humph, humph, what a fool, this guy’s head must be crazy to bid twenty million for a piece of paper. It’s too stiff to even use as toilet paper..." Just as Lin Mu was basking in his self-satisfaction, he suddenly received a powerful challenge. "Thirty million! I bid thirty million!" "Forty million!" "Fifty million!" ... Driven by Lin Mu’s lead, the guests below raised their paddles one after another. Lin Mu glanced around and spotted several young handsome faces! Some of them were simply successful young entrepreneurs, and Lin Mu understood from their looks that they were deliberately making a connection with Sophie, this supreme queen!

Chapter 113 - 105: Bidding Begins

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