Chapter 173 Yu Zishu's Aggressive Approach
Chapter 173 Yu Zishu's Aggressive Approach
"This jade pendant is carved from top-grade Burmese jade. It has a delicate texture, bright and even color, and the carving is of master level. The starting price is 800,000, and the increment is no less than 50,000."
The auctioneer gave a passionate presentation.
The buyers in the audience were eager to participate, and a new round of bidding fever quickly broke out.
"Eight hundred and fifty thousand."
"Nine hundred thousand."
The quotations came one after another.
Song Qianyi was drawn to the jade pendant. She leaned forward slightly, carefully examining it on the display stand, a hint of appreciation flashing in her eyes.
Li Qingyang noticed her interest and asked softly, "You like it?"
Song Qianyi simply nodded slightly without saying a word.
Yu Zishu and Duan Weiwei were discussing the sapphire necklace in the private room.
Yu Zishu glanced at the jade pendant casually and had no intention of participating in the bidding.
The price gradually rose to 1.5 million, at which point only a handful of people remained in the bidding.
Song Qianyi gently raised her hand and calmly said, "One million six hundred thousand."
Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the entire auction hall.
Everyone was shocked and turned their attention to the private room where she was.
This jade pendant isn't a work by a famous artist; it's worth about 1.5 million.
Unexpectedly, someone else raised the price.
Li Qingyang's lips curled up slightly, seemingly unsurprised by her actions.
Upon hearing Song Qianyi's offer, Yu Zishu's dislike for her intensified.
I failed to get a picture of the necklace earlier, and now Song Qianyi wants to easily get this jade pendant? How can that be allowed?
She felt that Song Qianyi was deliberately showing off in front of her.
She glared fiercely in Song Qianyi's direction, raised her hand, held up the sign, and shouted.
"One million and eight hundred thousand!"
Song Qianyi slightly raised her eyes and glanced at the private room where Yu Zishu was, a hint of helplessness flashing in her eyes.
She sighed softly.
Then, she calmly raised the sign again.
"Two million."
Seeing Song Qianyi calmly raising the price, Yu Zishu felt increasingly angry.
Where did Song Qianyi get so much money?
It must have been given to her by Li Qingyang!
Yu Zishu glared at Li Qingyang again.
As expected, she just didn't like the Li family. Li Qingyang and Li Huanyan were indeed from the same family; they were both equally detestable.
Then, Yu Zishu raised her paddle again and bid, "Two million two hundred thousand."
When Song Qianyi heard Yu Zishu's new offer, she simply pursed her lips, her eyes remaining firm and calm.
After a moment of contemplation, she calmly raised the sign again.
"Two and a half million."
Yu Zishu was torn about whether to raise the price further, since the price already far exceeded the value of the jade pendant itself, and could even buy two jade pendants.
Duan Weiwei shook her head, "Zi Shu, this jade pendant..."
Before she could finish speaking, Yu Zishu shouted.
"Two million eight hundred thousand!"
Her voice echoed in the auction house.
Song Qianyi frowned slightly. She glanced at the private room where Yu Zishu was, seemingly hesitant about whether to continue following up.
Li Qingyang said softly from the side.
"Ms. Song, if you really like it, you don't need to worry too much."
Song Qianyi gently shook her head, put down the number plate in her hand, and chose to give up.
Seeing Yu Zishu's expression, it seemed she was determined to fight her to the bitter end.
She originally thought the jade pendant looked nice and wanted to give it to Aunt Chen.
But it's not absolutely necessary.
Seeing that Song Qianyi did not continue to bid, Yu Zishu became even more smug.
I have now gained the upper hand.
Soon Song Qianyi will taste the bitterness of failure.
Seeing this, the auctioneer began to count down loudly.
"Three, two, one, sold! Congratulations to this lady for winning this jade pendant for 2.8 million!"
Upon hearing the announcement of the deal, Yu Zishu proudly raised her chin at Song Qianyi.
Then Yu Zishu stood up gracefully and bowed slightly to the audience.
At this point, the auctioneer introduced a new item: a beautiful antique vase.
The vase is decorated with delicate landscape patterns, the colors are vibrant and the vase is well-preserved, as if presenting a beautiful painting to everyone.
"This antique vase was made in the Qing Dynasty imperial kiln. Its exquisite craftsmanship makes it extremely valuable for collectors. The starting bid is three million, and each bid must be at least two hundred thousand higher."
The buyers in the audience began to place their bids.
"Three million and two hundred thousand."
"Three and a half million."
Prices are gradually rising.
Looking at the antique vase, Song Qianyi gently raised her hand and calmly said.
"four million."
Her bid silenced the auction house for a moment.
Yu Zishu was still basking in the pride of winning the jade pendant when she heard Song Qianyi's bid for the antique vase, and she snorted coldly.
Song Qianyi is really persistent. She just lost on the jade pendant, and now she wants to show off on the vase.
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