C185 An Astronomical Price for a Son-in-law
C185 An Astronomical Price for a Son-in-law
However, the guests below were not fools. They immediately understood that this was originally a planned segment. Otherwise, why was the blue diamond coincidentally placed at the end of the auction?
"This is the power that I have contributed to the charity work on behalf of Qiangloong Group. I hope that with our meager strength, we can add more color to the charity. " Xu JinDou also stood out in front of everyone who had already expected this.
"Acting can also act so righteously." Chen Yaru, however, was very disdainful.
She had long known that the Xu Family would not let others take advantage of them so easily. They must have thought of a backup plan, which was why they would deliberately create such a big scene.
Otherwise, if there were a few more items like the Emerald Phoenix, the Xu Family's limelight would be stolen.
"Something doesn't seem right. The value of this diamond is roughly 100 million USD. This is before the auction. The final price will definitely be higher. If they really donated it, it would be equivalent to donating 1 billion USD in one go. " Zhang Xiaoloong was a little puzzled, "Would someone use 1 billion yuan to put on a show just to get some attention?"
Chen Yaru found it strange. According to the usual attitude of the Xu Family, they would usually use the smallest value to exchange for the greatest news effect.
But now it was a real one billion, were they really willing to donate it?
Even if it was less than one billion, it should be at least seven to eight hundred million, right?
"Maybe it will go viral in the end." Chen Yaru thought of a possibility. "Today is a charity auction. There are many people present who can take out one hundred million USD. But it will not be too much, and they will take out so much money. There are only a few people who are going to buy a diamond. "
Being able to afford it doesn't mean that they will definitely buy it.
Just like the normal salary class, a few thousand yuan per month can naturally afford a few thousand yuan per meal. But who would spend a month's salary just to have a meal?
"Uncle Lee, what do you think?" Zhang Xiaoloong turned to look at Lee Donghua.
"Uncle Lee is not good at this." Lee Donghua shook his head. "But I will not spend one billion to buy a diamond."
Zhang Xiaoloong nodded. They were all farmers and valued practical things. Even if Lee Donghua was rich, it was not practical to use one billion to buy diamonds.
Yaru's analysis was indeed very reasonable. After excluding Lee Donghua, how many people among the remaining people were qualified to bid?
"Master Huang, I wonder how much do you think the starting price of this diamond is suitable?" The female host asked for Huang Zhiyong's opinion, but it was obvious that the scene had returned to their host's hands.
"I just said that it's about 100 million USD. As for how to set the price... You guys can decide for yourselves." Huang Zhiyong did not seem to have expected such a situation to occur. He was clearly a little unhappy. He put down the diamond, turned around, and left the stage.
The two hosts did not expect Huang Zhiyong to be so disrespectful, but fortunately, they reacted quickly. There was no need for silence. "Since that's the case, why don't we set the auction price of 500 million yuan for now? If someone bought it with 500 million yuan, it would be worth it!"
"That's right. Then hand the auction to our beautiful auctioneer. Starting price of 500 million yuan, let's start the bidding." The male host also shouted passionately.
The beautiful auctioneer naturally received it. She was not like Huang Zhiyong, who could throw his face away and leave, so she could only complete her own work.
Fortunately, the following process was still relatively smooth, as if everyone was not shocked by the starting price of 500 million.
Chen Yaru slightly frowned. In Qingyang City, when did so many wealthy people suddenly jump out and could easily eat this diamond that was close to 1 billion?
She looked at Lee Donghua, who also shook his head lightly. "I am not familiar with these people who bid."
"Could it be that Xu Family really wants to make a big show for everyone?" Chen Yaru asked curiously, "But who will pay the final price?"
If she sent someone to buy her things at an ordinary auction, she could raise her value by doing so. At most, she would just pay some commission.
But now, it was a charity auction. In the end, the items were still hers, but the money had to be donated for charity.
"Let's wait and see. I keep feeling that something is wrong." Zhang Xiaoloong also noticed some strange atmosphere, as if there was some danger approaching.
"1.08 billion!"
At this time, someone had already bid a new price. It had already exceeded the one billion price mentioned earlier, and was now close to 1.1 billion.
"1.0billion."
This voice sounded somewhat familiar. When Zhang Xiaoloong turned his head around, he was surprised to see Su Mingtang and Su Mei looking at him from the other side.
Zhang Xiaoloong thought to himself. No wonder he felt like he was being watched. It turned out that someone was watching him.
However, Su Mei had just been shot. Why did she suddenly have the mood to come to Qingyang to participate in a charity auction?
"Yi Shui's Mr. Su is also here. Nice to meet you!" Xu JinDou clearly saw this important person and hurriedly greeted him.
"We only found out today that Mr. Xu has such a good thing, so I naturally won't miss it." Su Mingtang didn't mind that his identity would be known by others.
"Looks like Brother Su bought this gift for the treasure," Xu JinDou looked at Su Mei. "The treasure is getting more and more beautiful. No wonder Brother Su can spend so much money. With Brother Su here, it seems like this diamond won't be a second choice."
"Haha, it is true that it is a gift. This diamond, I want to be the dowry for Little Mei in the future. I think it is still reasonable." Su Mingtang smiled indifferently, as if he was talking about an inconspicuous little thing.
Everyone at the scene exclaimed. The woman wondered why she didn't have such a father, even if he was her godfather.
As for those young men, they were thinking about whether they had the chance to become the other party's son-in-law. They even hurriedly looked at their bodies to see if there was anything inappropriate about them.
"You know him?" Chen Yaru did not pay attention to it initially but when she unintentionally saw Su Mei's gaze that was constantly glancing over, she immediately became wary.
Zhang Xiaoloong smiled bitterly. "Didn't I tell you about my trip to Yishui? Big Brother Wang was suspected of being killed by a gun. The person who was almost killed by a gun was Su Mei..."
"So you have a hero to save the damsel in distress?" Chen Yaru's delicate hand twisted around the other party's waist.
"I can't just watch her die. If she dies, Big Brother Wang will have to go to jail as well. He might even pay with his life." Zhang Xiaoloong grimaced in pain, but he did not break free from the man.
"Hmph, that's why she chased me here and wanted to marry me. She even bought an astronomical diamond to get a son-in-law!" Chen Yaru said with jealousy.
Although Su Mingtang did not say it clearly, he was obviously hinting at something to some people.
Although she knew Zhang Xiaoloong would not marry anyone for money, she still felt a great danger, especially since Su Mei was also very beautiful.
"Don't move! Robbery!"