The host on the stage seemed to have heard Li Chengfu's prompt and began to speak, "Before the auction begins, allow me to first introduce what kind of auction this is."
The CEOs of various companies below immediately straightened up to listen. After all, they were summoned here without even knowing what this auction was about. Now they could finally find out.
The host said, "This auction is primarily an auction for the development of another world."
The CEOs below thought they had misheard. One CEO asked, "Development of another world? Host, did you misstate that?"
The host nodded and said, "That's right, development of another world. I assume everyone is not familiar with the concept of developing another world. So, please watch a short promotional video about another world."
On the screen behind the host, a promotional video immediately began to play.
The promotional video continuously displayed scenes of a dinosaur world.
As the footage played, there was also narration.
"During this period of global famine, when all countries were helpless against the wilting disease, Longguo obtained a portal. Beyond the portal lies another alien planet. This alien world is a dinosaur world. The dinosaur world's size and ecosystem are similar to Blue Star, making it suitable for human survival. The primary life forms are creatures named dinosaurs. When passing through the portal, the portal can block the wilting disease. Therefore, Longguo is currently developing this dinosaur planet. Planting crops and building cities are all in progress. This dinosaur planet will be Longguo's new home for the future. In the future, Longguo's most important strategy will be the large-scale development of the dinosaur world..."
This promotional video primarily explained the general overview of the dinosaur world. It lasted less than ten minutes.
After watching the promotional video, the attendees of the auction were in an uproar. A portal had appeared, and Longguo had obtained another world. Such a plot was usually found only in novels.
The representatives or CEOs of the groups present all had looks of astonishment on their faces. Even with their usual composure, they could not maintain their expressions at this moment.
"A dinosaur world? This is truly astonishing."
"No wonder it was classified as top secret."
"Such a plot is only found in novels, right?"
"But since they've invited us here, it must be true."
"..."
Old CEO Yan and his son Yan Hongyun were also filled with shock.
Yan Hongyun said, "Even movies wouldn't depict such a plot. Only some online novels have these kinds of scenarios."
Old CEO Yan nodded in surprise and said, "If anyone else told me this, I wouldn't believe it. But it's all true. Longguo wouldn't deceive so many representatives of our groups."
The host on the main stage waited for five minutes, and after the murmurs subsided, continued, "That's right, our Longguo has obtained a world as large as Blue Star. And today's auction is for the development rights of the dinosaur world. In the dinosaur world, there are many mineral resources waiting to be mined."
"Before the auction begins, let me clarify. The mineral resources mined in the dinosaur world can only be used for the construction of the dinosaur world. And all mineral resources belong to Longguo and Mr. Su Han. You only have mining rights and operational rights. Seventy percent of the extracted minerals must be handed over to Longguo, and the remaining thirty percent, after taxes, is your profit. Although the conditions seem harsh, in reality, they are very favorable. Because the mineral deposits we are auctioning this time are all easily accessible open-pit mines."
"Alright, I won't waste any more time. Now, let the auctioneer come up and begin the auction."
The host stepped down from the stage, and an auctioneer walked up.
At this moment, Su Han, sitting in the front row, said helplessly to Li Chengfu, "So this is what the auction is about. Why did you ask me to come here? This kind of auction is as if I haven't come at all."
Li Chengfu replied, "Deputy Minister Su Han, this auction is related to the development of the dinosaur world. More importantly, your presence here will allow you to witness firsthand what an auction is like."
Su Han, feigning helplessness, continued to sit and watch the auction.
At this moment, a person sitting in the fourth row overheard the conversation between Li Chengfu and Su Han. He immediately took a closer look at Su Han. He hadn't expected that young man to be Su Han. Su Han's name was mentioned in the promotional video just now. The promotional video clearly stated that the dinosaur world belonged to Su Han and Longguo. This person secretly rejoiced, thinking that others might not have the opportunity to get acquainted with Su Han.
The auctioneer, unaware of the thoughts of those below, directly displayed photos of an open-pit iron ore deposit and the preliminary estimated mineral reserves.
The CEOs of the mining companies were all astonished by the data. The data indicated that this open-pit iron ore deposit was truly formidable.
The auctioneer announced, "As you can see, Lot 1 is the mining rights for an iron ore deposit for five years. Preliminary estimates show 8.9 billion tons of iron ore with an iron content of 68-71%. The iron grade is very high. The surrounding area is flat terrain, and a road can be built for on-site mining. The starting bid is 1 billion Longguo coins. The bidding increment is 100 million yuan."
At this point, the mining and steel companies sitting below began to calculate.
Several CEOs of mining companies were whispering amongst themselves.
"This iron ore deposit is excellent. But five years is too short a period. If only it could be longer."
"So, are you going to bid?"
"Let's participate in the auction. After all, since we're here, we should show our support."
"..."
As these steel company CEOs spoke, they began to raise their paddles.
"1.1 billion"
"1.2 billion"
"..."
The bidding price continued to rise. Despite saying they were just showing support, the actual bidding did not lag at all.
The price continued to rise until it reached 2 billion.
A voice rang out.
"3 billion"
The price suddenly surged to 3 billion.
The representatives of the steel companies turned to look in the direction of the voice. The voice came from an aluminum mining company nearby.
This aluminum mining company was the largest aluminum enterprise in Longguo.
The representatives of the steel companies immediately asked, "General Manager Huang, aren't you in the aluminum industry? Why are you interested in iron ore mining?"
The General Manager Huang of the aluminum company replied, "You don't need to worry about that. Our group is planning to venture into the steel industry. We already have the relevant technology. This is a good opportunity. You all have plenty of iron ore. Let me have this one."
The CEOs of the steel companies were not pleased and continued to raise their bids.
"3.1 billion"
"3.2 billion"
The price continued to climb. Finally, when the price reached 5 billion, it began to slow down.
After all, the representatives of these groups felt that the five-year development period was too short.
At this moment, a young man suddenly asked an important question...