522: Chapter 522: The Grand Finale 522: Chapter 522: The Grand Finale “Five hundred million, what’s so special about this jade plate that you all are scrambling for it like this?” Huangfu Jing was somewhat curious as she looked at Tangyu.
Just now, Tangyu was battling with Liu Dingyang, raising the price out of spite, but this time, it wasn’t about inflating the price—Tangyu truly wanted to win the jade plate at any cost.
Something that could drive Tangyu to such madness must have some unknown secrets.
That’s why Huangfu Jing was very curious; it’s not that her curiosity was strong, she just had a bit of extra attention for Tangyu.
Tangyu shook his head and said, “I can’t quite explain it.”
Huangfu Jing didn’t ask any further, and Tangyu said, “Don’t get me wrong, it’s not like that.
It’s just that I’m not very clear what the significance of this jade plate is; it’s more like a feeling.
I’m a person who trusts my feelings.
If I feel like I want something, I won’t care about the price.
Because the things I like are priceless.”
Huangfu Jing smiled, “Then you’re really quite unique, but it seems like someone else shares your mindset.”
“Yeah, no way around it.
Who let them be so rough and unsophisticated?
A poor guy only has a poor guy’s fate,” Tangyu said.
“You keep mentioning ‘poor guy,’ but what does that actually mean?” Huangfu Jing asked.
“It means—poor person,” Tangyu replied.
Huangfu Jing laughed again, “You start bidding at three hundred million, how does that make you look like a ‘poor guy’?
I think you’re quite the tycoon.”
“Uh…”
None of the objects up for auction next were able to pique Tangyu’s interest, so he was just a spectator now.
The auction quickly reached five-thirty, and it was nearing its end.
After four to five hours of auctioning, people were quite tired.
All ninety-nine treasures had indeed been sold—none went unsold, and none fetched a price below ten million, which gave insight into a truly grand auction.
“Phew!
Sitting for so long, I believe everyone must be a bit tired, right?
I’m also getting tired from talking, but it’s a happy kind of tired.
To host an auction as unprecedentedly grand and beautiful as this is a great honor for me.
I’m grateful for the opportunity given to me by cjljo one, and I also appreciate the presence of every distinguished guest.
On behalf of cjljo one, I would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all of the respected guests,” the host said with a smile.
After he finished speaking, he bowed deeply in three directions, which earned him thunderous applause, maintaining a strong atmosphere at the venue.
“It’s almost over now.
It seems like there’s nothing to worry about; I was overthinking it,” Tangyu thought to himself.
The anticipation for the final, star attraction was certainly there.
“Finally, we’ve come to the most exciting moment.
I get a little sentimental every time, but even more so, I’m exhilarated.
The sadness comes from the fact that this once-a-year grand event is about to end.
The excitement comes from being able to witness the finale piece once more.
So far, the highest deal has been five hundred million, but I believe the finale piece will easily set a new record.
To tell the truth, this is my first time hosting an auction, and such a grand one at that, so I’m thrilled.
Alright, enough talk—let’s bring out the finale piece,” said the host with an excited expression, though it was uncertain whether this was for show or genuine emotion.
Under everyone’s watchful eyes, the last treasure was brought up by two hostesses and protected by bulletproof glass.
None of the previous treasures had such security measures, but this finale treasure was under the most advanced protection, impenetrable even if you tried to blow it up with a projectile tube.
Upon seeing the finale treasure inside the bulletproof glass, many were instantly wide-eyed in surprise, especially the girls.
Many stood up right from their seats, their eyes shining brightly as they gazed at the treasure.
Tangyu also scrutinized it carefully.
This finale treasure was displayed on a plastic mannequin, dressed in a seven-colored glaze dress that seemed like immortal feathers, giving the impression that it was anything but mundane.
This seven-colored glaze dress was definitely something that would deeply attract any woman at first glance, and even bewitch them.
This kind of allure was something very few women could resist.
It was as if the seven-colored glaze dress itself emitted a terrifying magic power, making it irresistible.
Apart from the dress, there were also two exquisite, seven-colored bracelets on the wrists—impeccably beautiful, beyond reproach.
And around the neck, there was a platinum necklace with a seven-colored stone, the size of a pigeon’s egg, glittering with mystical colors that commanded awe.
At first glance, it indeed gave the impression that such items should only exist in the heavens.
Even Tangyu narrowed his eyes, impressed by the beauty.
The materials used for these objects also caused him to furrow his brow in thought, and after pondering for a while, he remembered reading about ‘seven-colored Nuwa stones’ in an ancient book, which seemed similar.
Could it be that these were all made from seven-colored Nuwa stones?
If that were the case, the materials alone would be a terrifyingly valuable wealth.
No wonder they qualified as the grand finale.
It’s also no wonder the host had such confidence, this finale piece certainly could easily break the price record.
Tangyu glanced at Huangfu Jing and noticed that she too was staring intently at the treasure from Asia, with a gleam in her eyes that showed her interest in the finale piece.
It was normal for her to be moved; Tangyu felt that if he were a woman, he’d be captivated as well.
Too bad he was poor; otherwise, he could have bought it and given it to Lin Feifei.
But no, Lin Feifei was still rather young, and her aura didn’t match this noble and high-class peerless treasure.
Who should I give it to, Fang Min?
Guo Momo?
Song Qingyu?
Or Zhao Xinxin?
This is indeed a very troubling question.
However, it’s useless to fret over it since Tangyu simply can’t afford it, even if he sold himself, so there’s no need for such wild fantasies.
“Do you like it?” Tangyu asked.
Huangfu Jing glanced at Tangyu and said, “It’s alright.” If she says it’s alright, it’s clear that she really liked it.
Tangyu looked around and noticed that many girls were stunned on the spot, as if they had been frozen in time.
Tangyu also saw that Enchantress, Xi Shi, and the Queen Mother were all interested in this final highlight.
These three queen-like figures were all captivated by this final piece.
Tangyu suddenly sensed an air of impending bloodshed—probably another great drama was about to unfold shortly.
The host smiled knowingly at such an effect and began to explain, “I am honored to introduce this final treasure to everyone.
Just like everyone here, I was astonished when I first saw it.
But unlike you all, I nearly threw myself at it in my excitement, almost to the point of wanting to snatch it and run away.
However, I couldn’t defeat the security guards, so I had to abandon such thoughts.
Alright, just joking.
This treasure is called the ‘Athena Suit,’ and although it doesn’t have a very flamboyant name, being named after Athena signifies that it is a goddess’s suit, a divine object.
Its materials aren’t any that we commonly see in our lives, nor are they synthesized by modern technology.
There are two prevailing theories about the materials of the ‘Athena Suit.’ One is related to the myths of Huaxia Country, which I’m sure you’re all familiar with, the story of Nuwa mending the sky with stones.
These materials are said to be colorful Nuwa stones, crafted by the world’s top team, who devoted three years to meticulously hand-designing the suit.
The expenses alone are a staggering figure.
The second theory is related to the myths of Ancient Greece, claiming that the Athena goddess obtained a colorful divine stone from the depths of the cosmos during a great battle, which was left behind at the Ruins of the Gods and found by later generations.
While these are both rather mystical legends, the ‘Athena Suit’s’ materials are genuinely extraordinary, perhaps even otherworldly, as you definitely cannot find anything like them on Earth again.
Its density is incredibly light, like feathers.
It’s also very tenacious, like silk from silkworms—it feels like Snow Silkworm silk.
But its strength is immense, stronger than any alloy known to man, dozens of times stronger than diamonds, in fact.
It can be said that no bullet on Earth can penetrate the ‘Athena Suit,’ nor leave any trace on it.
Of course, these are external aspects.
The most important thing is that it’s like feathers from an Immortal, exquisitely beautiful, without compare.
I believe every woman would wish to possess it.”
“It really is colorful Nuwa stone, such a rare treasure does exist, and to think that it’s been made into a suit—it’s truly extravagant,” Tangyu murmured, shaking his head.
“Things have their price, but feelings are priceless.
I won’t say much more, let’s begin.
The Athena Suit has no reserve price, because it’s priceless in my heart, so I won’t set a starting bid.
Everyone is free to make offers and raise the bid without any restrictions,” said the host.
Although there are supposedly no restrictions, absolutely nobody is foolish enough to make a very low offer, nor would anyone dare to raise the price by too little.
Doing so might result in utter scorn.
While many girls present were eagerly passionate about the Athena Suit, the scene remained silent.
No one dared to bid rashly, many people were observing, and a number were still lost in the sheer beauty of the Athena Suit.
“Five—five hundred million.” Finally, there was a bid.
The bidder was a rather slandered, chubby woman, who clearly lacked confidence as she made her offer.
But starting with five hundred million, she already set a record for the auction’s highest bid; not a low figure to begin with.
Once someone had taken the lead, naturally, others quickly responded, with one directly adding a hundred million, bringing the bid up to six hundred million.
Huangfu Jing appeared thoughtful, and one could tell that she was considering making a move.
But for now, it was unnecessary as the bidding continued to rise.
Of course, there were not many contenders.
After all, not just anyone could afford such a price.
The price swiftly reached eight hundred million.
At that point, the atmosphere became even tenser as the room hushed, and the number of contenders dwindled.
Huangfu Jing looked around and decided that if no one else made a bid, she would take action.
Her gaze also turned towards Enchantress, Xi Shi, and the Queen Mother; it was clear that these three were about to make their move.
Tangyu surveyed these four individuals and shook his head with a smile—another battle was about to begin.
The competition between female tycoons was quite intriguing indeed.
The four of them were also waiting for someone else to make the first move.
Under such circumstances, it seemed that whoever bade first would be showing weakness.
After a long silence, Huangfu Jing couldn’t contain herself any longer, raising her sign to bid: “One billion.”
A bid of one billion made many people gasp.
It was an astronomical figure, indeed.
But this one billion was just the beginning, making it unimaginable what the final price of the Athena Suit would be.