【573】Fear is a virtue(1/2)
"You didn't take the bait?"
"Aren't men all lower body animals? Are you willing to let go of the little lamb that comes to your door?"
"Oh no, Lee, are you a man?"
In the car, Dolores and Donna complained one after another.
Are you talking crosstalk... Li Qin gave the two a blank look. If Trixi really wanted to follow, these two women would definitely have another remark: You won’t even let the fallen girl go, right?
Rachel was relatively calm. Although she was also surprised, it was enough to prove that the boss was a good man. Dolores and Donna...
How could they say that to the boss?
Unlike me, I just feel sorry for my boss!
That's right, Tracy was taken away by Little Martin, whom Li Qin called.
Li Qin could not really abduct Joseph's daughter. The handsome old man was by nature, but he would never allow his daughter to get too close to a married man.
I am also a father and understand this feeling.
What's more, Joseph was a customer who was about to pay 13 million meters of gold. Li Qin didn't want Tracy's problem to make the deal fail.
woman?
Oh, women will only affect the speed of my making money.
Now the book funds are less than three million, and two Ahalte Camel pups have recovered 21 million after they are sold.
Don't move 20,000, and the remaining one million is just for buying a car.
Yesterday, Rachel was optimistic about the goal. The basic Maybach model is priced at $180,000 in the United States, and the optional equipment will not exceed $200,000.
The remaining 800,000 is enough to win two Rolls-Royces.
Li Qin kept two of them herself, and the remaining one was given to Lin Yating. She didn't have to pay for it. It was a gift to help buy a hotel to relieve her financial pressure last time.
When he arrived at the car dealer, the sales manager who made an appointment in advance warmly greeted him. The transaction process was very fast. Li Qin had already passed the asset conditions of being obsessed with luxury cars. How expensive luxury cars can be as luxurious as the royal "Air Palace"?
The contract is signed and paid, and the remaining balance will be paid after delivery. A special person will consign the car back to Eugene. Because it is not a limited edition, it is expected that Li Qin will be able to get on the new car in one week.
When the salesperson learned that they had no cars in the Bay Area, they borrowed a RV to match it with the driver to facilitate their travel.
As long as you have money, your service quality will definitely keep up.
Lunch was the place Dolores was looking for. Li Qin originally wanted to go to Joanna's place to sit, but when she thought the crosstalk duo couldn't spit out ivory in her mouth, she decided not to cause trouble.
With Dolores's addition, the atmosphere was extremely cheerful.
The problem of finding money was not solved, so he left it behind. In fact, Dolores knew that since Li said there was an alternative, he would definitely be able to handle it himself.
Only what she wants...
The Middle Eastern royal family does not lack the 200 million to 300 million.
But so far, Dolores doesn't know how Lee got involved with the royal family.
After lunch, I accompanied the three girls to go shopping, and Li Qin paid the bill.
He returned to the hotel at 5 pm, took a break and then changed into formal clothes to set off. Li Qin sent the address to Martin in advance. He replied that he had already arrived in the Bay Area from Los Angeles, but it was blocked on the road during the rush hour after get off work.
Li Qin and the other two also tortured on the road for an hour.
Finally, he arrived at the same time as Little Martin.
"Hey, Martin."
"Lee, Dolly, and two beautiful ladies."
After greeting each other, they walked into the business building in front of them. Rachel ran to the front desk to register and obtained an electronic pass for everyone.
67th floor-b, Hardman Art Trading Company.
An ordinary name.
Occupy half a floor.
"I seem to have been here. This auction house has been established in the Bay Area for a few years, but it quickly gained fame. I remember that my auctioneer was poached by them..." Little Martin recalled.
"That's not bad?" Li Qin was quite surprised. The company that could be cared for by Martin should not be of poor scale.
Little Martin smiled and said, "Aren't you introduced me as the 'master'?"
"Friends, we have never met you yet... Look, it's this Hardman." Li Qin pointed to the company's sign and explained, then asked Rachel to call the contact person.
Soon, a fat man with a figure of nine points similar to Henry walked out.
The first impression I give people is that I am honest and down-to-earth, and I look like the middle-aged uncle at the dining window of the high school cafeteria back then, smiling: "The kids are growing up, so I don't have enough to eat, and I'll add it to you."
Compared to Henry...
Henry is the treacherous boss of the convenience store outside the school. Li Qin once saw him pick up the ham sausage that fell on the ground, throw it back into the oil pan, and then sell it to the primary school students who were after school in the next elementary school.
"Li." The other party saw Li Qin's Chinese face and walked over quickly. A hug was just right, and a slow laugh with tired temperament: "Hahaha, I finally saw you, my friend, these are..."
"Dololith, Donna, and my secretary Rachel... This is Martin Jr., Martin Hopkins."
Hardman nodded to the ladies, and then his eyes fell on Rachel: "I guessed that Rachel must be a beautiful lady after a few contacts."
Then he opened his mouth slightly and exclaimed: "Martin? Are you Mr. Martin? Wow, this is really a surprise."
Probably no one of the upper class people along the Bay Area coast doesn’t know Martin.
The overall greetings are very ordinary, but Hardman's personal charm makes people very willing to get close to them.
The word "good man" seems to be engraved on his forehead.
You can't imagine that this is a bad guy who secretly raises funds for the politician "lizard"... nor can you say that it is bad, but you must be smart or even cunning in this industry.
It can be said that his disguise is enough to deceive more than 90% of people.
Several people entered with them, and the auction was ready. It seemed more formal than the Jockey Club at noon.
The guests were filled with people talking in a low voice, maintaining graceful posture.
After they sat down, Hardman said, "Mr. Li, let's go to my office to talk? And Miss Rachel..."
The two stood up.
Dolores and Donna tacitly agreed that Li Qin was here to deliver money.
If you don’t go through the normal loan procedure, there will be no IOU. You will rely solely on Henry’s nephew to scan your face and then your uncle will pay the bill.
Hardman informed several equivalent items, and Li Qin was responsible for raising prices. After the auction transaction ended, Li Qin probably got a fake item, and funds flowed safely into Hardman's pocket.
Perfect 'lizard' money routine.
Little Martin didn't know the inside story and just thought they were going to exchange feelings.
Come to the office.
Hardman still expressed his enthusiasm very much and did not take off his disguise. Perhaps because he was too immersed in the show, the disguise has become a part of his life.
Li Qin didn't mind this, everyone was not familiar with it, and this was just the first time we got along.
Hardman got straight to the point. After thanking him, he took the bidding manual assigned by Li Qin before entering the venue, opened it and marked several lots on the catalog with a red pen.
"The final transaction price of these kinds is around 5 million, and the maximum is not more than 5.2 million."
"If someone intercepts you and calls you a higher price, you choose to give up and continue bidding in other projects again. There will always be success."
Rachel said half a beat slow: "Mr. Hardman, what if someone takes away someone else and finds it's a fake?"
Li Qin smiled helplessly, while Hardman patiently explained: "Only Mr. Li got the fakes present, and the other people's gains after the filming are all genuine."
Ah, this... Rachel understands.
Li Qin had a divergent mind... Following this routine, he extended in reverse, and auctioned some imitation handicrafts, and finally gave the winner the "authentic product" to perfectly carry out a bribe.
Therefore, under his honest appearance, there is definitely a smart and exquisite heart that is extremely shrewd.
Interesting person!
"After the auction, have two drinks?" After talking about the main work, Hardman sent an invitation.
Li Qin declined: "We will fly back to Eugene tomorrow morning, and we will definitely have a chance next time."
Li Qin was not used to the feeling of this guy showing off in disguise.
Fortunately, Hardman did not insist and nodded slightly: "Then please say hello to Henry on my behalf. In addition, thank you again for your help."
After leaving the office, Hardman sent the two back to the seat and went to work hard.
Martin, the little one, was indifferent to the bidding manual: "It looks like nothing good."
Li Qin couldn't help him in this regard, and he knew nothing about artworks.
Just act according to the plan tonight and hand over the money to Hardman through the auction.
He was still muttering in his heart...
In fact, there is really no need to go there. Hardman is much more mature than Henry's work and will not beg for nothing to get along with him.
It is enough to leave favors in your heart.
To be continued...