Chapter 1,023 Accident during Auction(2/2)
"This is……"
【Plan:
1. After the successful auction of Suzuki Jiroyoshi, he used the opportunity of appraisal to paint the frame of "Sunflowers" with magnesium powder.
2. After the press conference, he quietly approached "Sunflower" during the transfer, bribed the staff to divert Taizo Shirei's attention, and poured an appropriate amount of water into the box.
3. During transportation, the humidity in the box continued to increase, causing the magnesium powder to get damp and burn, and "Sunflower" was burned.
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The three of them looked at every word on the "plan" and realized that it was basically a crime plan!
Someone really writes down what’s in their heart!
unbelievable!
The key is that the crime plan is clearly placed in the "Sunflower" folder, without even being hidden.
If he showed the enthusiasm that boys have for hiding study materials in computers, it probably wouldn't be exposed.
"What...what should I do?"
The sudden change made Kuroba Kaito unable to cope.
Qin Zhibo held his chin and thought for a moment, then analyzed: "Judging from this plan, she will take action tomorrow after the auction is successful."
"When the time comes, I can take the stolen goods personally, as long as I protect "Sunflower"."
"It's just that I can't get the secrets of the second and fifth "Sunflowers" from her. It seems that you are the only one to take action..."
Qin Zhibo discussed with Kuroba Kaito again and confirmed the next plan.
However, the two of them did not make the same mistake as Miyadai Natsumi, and the plan was all in their heads.
…
The next day, 7pm.
Qin Zhibo came to the lounge in Building 1 of the World Trade Center Building early and met with Suzuki Sonoko and others.
After a night of recuperating, everyone was full of energy, waiting for Suzuki Jirokichi to auction "Sunflowers".
Qin Zhibo's target quietly glanced at Miyadai Natsumi, who still carried her laptop with her today.
Now it's better, you don't even need to search for evidence.
After a while, the staff of the auction exhibition came in to inform people from the Suzuki Foundation that they could enter.
Since Qin Zhibo had previously told Sonoko that he wanted to experience the atmosphere of the auction up close, Suzuki Jirokichi brought Suzuki Sonoko, Qin Zhibo and two bodyguards from the Suzuki Consortium into the VIP box.
The box at the auction house is not big, and the sign-holding seat in front can only accommodate two people. Naturally, it is the exclusive seat for Suzuki Jirokichi and Suzuki Sonoko.
Qin Zhibo stood discreetly at the back, followed by two bodyguards guarding the door.
Amid the sound of beautiful classical music, the auction officially began.
A host in a suit and leather shoes first came up and made an opening statement, introduced the theme of this auction exhibition "Chords of Life", and several guests present, and then the auction officially started.
One after another, exquisite works of art are put up for auction in turn. Although there seems to be no rules, in fact, each treasure appears at its most suitable time.
In two hours, with a break in the middle, more than 30 auctions were held, including paintings, sculptures, ancient porcelain, etc.
Most of the treasures were successfully auctioned, but there were a few treasures that no one showed any interest in, and no one even raised the lowest price, so the auction failed.
Finally, after a long and tepid bidding, the highlight of the day finally came.
"The next item is the last treasure of our auction, and it is also the protagonist of the finale."
"It is a world-famous painting and a priceless treasure in human history."
"That's right! It is Vincent Van Gogh's work that people once thought had completely disappeared - "Sunflowers"!"
As the auctioneer stretched out his hand, the red curtain beside him slowly fell.
A picture of sunflowers framed in a golden frame bloomed in the bright light, which immediately attracted the collective exclamation of the photographers.
"Why is there this sunflower?"
"I remember that this sunflower had been destroyed in the war? But why..."
There were a lot of doubts in the audience, and they couldn't believe the sunflowers in front of them.
In fact, the sample viewing session of the auction requires asset verification. The assets must be sufficient to purchase the Sunflower before you are eligible to view the sample.
So it is normal for the photographers in the audience not to know that there are sunflowers tonight.
In the VIP box, Suzuki Jirokichi had already raised the corners of his mouth, showing a determined smile.
This is the role of money ability.
If the money is not strong enough, these people below will not even know that Sunflower will appear tonight, let alone bid with him, a top krypton gold boss.
The authoritative expert on the stage briefly introduced the origin and identification results of this sunflower, and the auctioneer began the bidding.
"Then please now bring a new life to this sunflower!"
"The starting price for the second painting "Sunflowers" created by Vincent Van Gogh is 10 million US dollars, and each increase in price must not be less than 100,000 US dollars... Start bidding!"
As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, someone shouted at the scene.
"$20 million!"
The first time I asked for a price, I doubled the reserve price!
This is enough to show the importance of "Sunflower" in the hearts of photographers.
However, shouting like this shows that you are not so confident in the money you bring, and you want to scare off other competitors with a fixed price.
Sure enough, as soon as the price was shouted out, it was immediately refreshed by another bidder in less than two seconds.
"Two thousand and a half million!"
"Fifty million!"
Suddenly, the voice of a blond rich man echoed in the venue, and there was an uproar. This price had already exceeded the last sunflower auction.
In less than ten seconds, the record was already set!
After shouting out the price of 50 million, the blond rich man clapped his hands complacently, as if he would give it to me.
However, at this moment, a mature and heroic voice came from the direction of the VIP box.
"100000000!"
"I'll offer you $100 million!"
The person who took action was Suzuki Jirokichi.
I saw him clenching his fists with both hands and beating the table aggressively. Next to him, Suzuki Sonoko could only act like a hostess, helplessly responsible for holding up the sign.
When the price of 100 million appeared, there was an uproar at the scene.
The photographer below turned around and saw this old man wearing a Japanese kimono, and immediately searched in his mind who this person was.
The auctioneer, on the other hand, was a step faster. He entered the number of the placard into the computer and immediately obtained the identity information of the other party. It was none other than the famous international buyer-Jiroyoshi Suzuki.
The auctioneer calmed down and continued to speak calmly.
"Does anyone offer 110 million? 110 million..."
"Then let's see if there are any bids from outside buyers..."
The auctioneer originally thought that by this point, Suzuki Jirokichi had killed the game without any doubt.
However, at this moment, Suzuki Jirokichi banged the table again and shouted.
“No need to wait for outside buyers to bid!”
"300 million!"
"I offer 300 million US dollars!"
Suzuki Jirokichi stood up directly this time, his momentum became even more fierce, and he was so confident that the entire auction house could hear him clearly.
Qin Zhibo next to him was dumbfounded by this wealthy operation. Is this also called an auction?
Increase the price yourself?
Suzuki Jirokichi sat down proudly and said to Sonoko next to him: "I never like to waste time on shopping, so I'll just cut the mess quickly."
Suzuki Sonoko: "Shopping..."
"300 million!"
"VIP No. 705 bids 300 million!"
Obviously, the auctioneer on the stage was also shocked by Suzuki Jirokichi and couldn't believe his ears.
This directly broke the art transaction record in history!
It seems that this auction has no suspense!
Just as the auctioneer was excitedly preparing to drop the hammer, a calm voice suddenly sounded in the venue.
Chapter completed!