"I will pay 400 million."

The owner of this voice was not as aggressive as Suzuki Jirokichi, but when he spoke it, it was like thunder on the ground, and the whole place fell into silence.

Faced with Suzuki Jirokichi's "crazy" behavior of increasing his price by 200 million, any sane person would not dare to follow suit.

Even if you want to follow, you should first check if your wallet allows it.

The transaction price of US$300 million is unprecedented in the entire history of famous painting auctions, and it is unlikely that there will be anyone else in the future.

However, someone casually broke the price again.

Everyone turned their heads in the direction of the sound, which was another VIP box also located on the second floor.

"That one is..."

"The largest art collector on the East Coast, Mr. Carl!"

The blond rich man who had previously bid 50 million recognized the owner of the box.

Qin Zhibo looked slightly outside and saw a slightly remote location on the ring box level.

The man sitting on the chair in a black suit and a top hat is none other than Carl Sandford, the head of the Arkham Achievement Club.

He actually came too?

Qin Zhibo couldn't believe that he could meet this old face here.

Since the last time I left the United States and infiltrated the black organization, I haven't seen Carl Sandford again for a long time.

But if you think about it carefully, this person's public identity is an antique dealer, so there is no reason why he should not appear at this top art auction show.

"400 million~!"

"VIP No. 709 bids US$400 million!"

Having already reached the critical point, the price broke through the limit again, and even the well-informed auctioneer's voice trembled.

"Is there any buyer here who wants to continue bidding?"

Although the auctioneer asked all the bidders present, his eyes only fell on Suzuki Jirokichi on the second floor.

At a price of US$400 million, it is far beyond the reach of ordinary seat buyers below.

Everyone below also wisely put the number plates in their hands on their knees and concentrated on watching the money game between the big guys.

In VIP room 705, Suzuki Jirokichi stood up angrily, thought for a second, then immediately raised his palm and stretched out five fingers.

"I'll pay 500 million!"

As soon as he said this, the whole audience immediately responded with a uniform "Oh——".

As expected of the wealthy Suzuki consortium, US$500 million is enough to cover all the bids in the auction before today.

"500 million!"

The auctioneer's pupils were trembling with excitement and his head was buzzing. Just as he was about to ask if anyone else would continue to raise the price, a loud yet loud voice came from the other side.

"600 million."

"VIP No. 709 has bid 600 million U.S. dollars——!"

As soon as the price was announced, the hearts of everyone present stopped for a moment.

600 million yuan, even more than the total net worth of 90% of the buyers present!

But in front of the real boss, it was just to buy a painting that was of no use at all!

Although world-famous paintings are said to be priceless treasures, they still have a price. Even Van Gogh's most representative work has a market price of about US$200 million.

The current price of this painting "Sunflowers" has exceeded the highest value of Van Gogh's famous painting by a full three times!

Now it is no longer a rational competition that matches the price of the lot itself, but two big guys bidding against each other as if they are angry.

All the photographers in the audience looked back. This price was completely out of reach for them. They could only look up as if they were watching a "fight between gods".

In the VIP room of Box 705, the root of Suzuki Jirokichi's neck turned slightly red, and the rushing blood in his body began to get hot.

Suzuki Sonoko who was standing next to her saw this and quickly advised: "Uncle, if it doesn't work, just give up..."

In response, Suzuki Jirokichi did not respond, his eyebrows furrowed angrily, still thinking in his mind.

Although Suzuki Jiroyoshi seems to spend money lavishly, sponsoring competitions all over the world, and attending auctions in a high-profile manner, in fact, there are subtleties in the rough and the subtle, and it is not just for "spreading money."

The role allocation between him and his younger brother Suzuki Shiro is more like the relationship between face and sato.

Jiroyoshi Suzuki is the face of the Suzuki Foundation and is responsible for expanding the international reputation of the Suzuki Foundation and promoting projects.

Shiro Suzuki is the head of the Suzuki Foundation and is responsible for the actual development of various projects.

If we take a mature commercial film as an example, production and promotion are indispensable, and the two Suzuki brothers play exactly these two roles.

Including this time, Suzuki Jiroji dared to shout "300 million" without hesitation. This was not an act of a wealthy man throwing away money, but his follow-up package plan.

Just like the 2-yuan stir-fry guy, you don’t make money by stir-frying. What you make is network traffic and popularity.

But just the price of 2 yuan can force the peers to do nothing.

According to analysts from the Suzuki Foundation, the second "Sunflower" painting is worth at most more than $200 million due to market and historical reasons.

But if this painting can be successfully photographed and the exhibition of seven "Sunflowers" can be successfully held, the subsequent revenue will exceed US$300 million.

2+3=500 million U.S. dollars. In other words, Suzuki Jiroyoshi will make money if he wins "Sunflower" within 500 million U.S. dollars.

We can also take this opportunity to promote the Suzuki Consortium internationally. Who wouldn’t like such a wealthy business partner?

However, for insurance purposes, Suzuki Jirokichi has prepared a total of US$600 million for this auction.

US$600 million is exactly three times the market price of "Sunflower", and it is also the breakeven line for Sunflower Exhibition.

Beyond this price, it becomes a pure loss and gain.

Now, the VIP No. 709 has just raised the price to Suzuki Jirokichi's psychological critical point.

US$600 million is not a small amount. If we add another US$100 million...

Suzuki Jirokichi, who is a businessman rather than a real art lover, thought quickly in his mind, along with the relevant people in the backstage lounge.

If Jirokichi Suzuki had not been able to film "Sunflowers", the subsequent Sunflower Exhibition would have been impossible, and the professional treasure protection team would have fallen down and scattered the hozens.

Especially Miyadai Natsumi, watching the auction scene on the TV screen, clasping her hands together nervously.

Kumiko Kishi, who was in charge of planning the exhibition venue, stood next to him and comforted him: "Don't worry, Suzuki consultant will definitely be able to take the photo..."

"Um."

Natsumi Miyadai nodded.

…

"600 million U.S. dollars. The current price of this painting "Sunflower" is 600 million U.S. dollars, bid by VIP No. 709."

"Are there any price increases on site? Is there anyone else bidding?"

No one in the audience responded, their hands even left the sign, and they didn't dare to move.

"Okay, then let's see if any outside buyers continue to bid..."

At this juncture, the auctioneer slowed down the pace of the auction, repeating, repeating, and repeating classic techniques.

Because he has already seen that Suzuki Jiroyoshi is still hesitating whether to continue bidding, and there is still room for continued increase at US$600 million.

The most taboo thing in the auction house is acting on impulse.

Obviously, Suzuki Jirokichi is on the verge of being impulsive.

Qin Zhibo glanced at Suzuki Jirokichi who was still thinking ahead. Even if his money ability failed this time, it would not have a big impact on his plan.

Just looking at Carl Sandford in box 709, Qin Zhibo didn't understand what he was planning.

Suzuki Jiroyoshi bought "Sunflowers" to increase the value of the sunflower exhibition next week.

What does Carl have next week? Not even a hair.

So he must have made a loss when he bought "Sunflower" for 600 million.

Suddenly, Qin Zhibo's eyes tightened and he noticed that Karl had maintained the same sitting posture for a long time.

Since noticing him at the scene, Carl has been leaning against the chair, holding the right side of his head with one hand, and not even moving when bidding.

Qin Zhibo noticed something was wrong, opened his telescope, and finally saw some clues.

There is a translucent crystal signal line on the edge of Carl's neck, which connects a pocket headset to his right ear.

If you don't look carefully, you really can't tell that he uses technological equipment.

This is……

Qin Zhibo immediately realized that the real bidder was not Carl Sandford, he was also being manipulated!

And it should be controlled remotely, because if it is at a close distance, the pocket headset does not need to be connected to a crystal signal line.

Someone who can remotely control Carl Sandford...

Qin Zhibo couldn't help but think of that person, who was the boss behind the black organization!
To be continued...