Chapter 623 - Unlimited Access to Funds (1/2)

Chapter 623 Unlimited Access to Funds

Daniel held up the monk’s staff, gave it a good shake and the audience heard the melodious sounds coming from the 12 golden rings.

“I’m sure you are familiar with this item. This is a monk’s staff, a Buddhist treasure. It has a long history and was found by Sir Owen by chance. If you’re interested in it, please take it back to your home. It will definitely bring blessings and peace to your family and enhance your career…”

She rattled off a long introduction about the staff, but the information given was neither helpful or valuable, because she knew nothing about its background or origin.

Sir Owen did get it by chance and had asked many experts to appraise its quality. But they did not find it of any value and even its history and year of manufacture remained unknown till now. Besides, as a devout Christian, Sir Owen was not interested in collecting Buddhist artifacts, that was the reason why it appeared in the auction.

The host intentionally placed the mysterious item for bidding after the snake head sculpture in order to arouse the audiences’ interest. He was hoping it could be sold at a higher price.

But they had not expected that the snake head sculpture would be sold for only 6 million yuan.

Daniel continued, “The bidding for the monk’s staff starts now. Its asking price is 500,000 yuan and will be increased by at least 100,000 each time. If you’re interested in Buddhist culture, please offer a price!”

Qin Haodong wanted to buy this monk’s staff, but 500 years of experience had taught him to be patient. He had to calm down and conceal his desire in order to get what he wanted. Therefore, he did not offer a bid first and was waiting for the others to make an offer. It would be best if no one liked it.

But Bao Mingyu raised his bidding card as Daniel stopped speaking and said, “I’ll offer 800,000 yuan!”

Qin Haodong was slightly stunned. He did not expect that this guy would be interested in the monk’s staff.

The movie star sitting next to him also asked in surprise, “Mr. Bao, this staff is obviously made for a monk. Why do you want it?”

Bao Mingyu explained, “It will be my grandfather’s 80th birthday in a few days. He’s a devout Buddhist follower throughout his life and is an avid collector of Buddhist items. I want to get this monk’s staff and give it to him as a gift.”

Qin Haodong heard what he said clearly. But he was determined to get the monk’s staff, no matter who the rival was.

All the others showed little interest in the monk’s staff. Everyone present were antique experts and they clearly knew that the monk’s staff, whose history and origin remained unknown, lacked potential for appreciation in value.

Therefore, only a few people offered prices after the bidding started. But all of them gave up after a while.

The hall gradually quieted down. Daniel said, “Mr. Bao is offering 2 million yuan for the monk’s staff. Is there anyone who wants to offer a higher price? Don’t miss this last chance…”

Qin Haodong took the chance and raised his bidding card, “I’ll offer 5 million yuan!”

The price offered by him caused an uproar in the crowd. Everyone believed that he was just trying to goad Bao Mingyu because the staff of unknown origin, was not worth 3 million yuan.

Many shook their heads in disagreement. This young man, who had just offended Yi Chenzi, was trying to enrage Bao Mingyu now. He would definitely be in danger after the auction.

Bao Mingyu had the same feeling. In his opinion, Qin Haodong did not need the monk’s staff at all and the reason why he offered a higher price was purely to humiliate him. Bao was infuriated at this thought.

He had lost once. If he were to lose again, he would definitely become a laughing stock in Hong Kong.

“I’ll pay 10 million yuan!”

He suddenly raised the price by 5 million yuan and everyone present was astonished.

But Qin Haodong did not care about money. He was determined to get the staff, so he counter offered, “20 million yuan!”

A smile lurked at the corners of Daniel’s mouth. She had been quite disappointed with the price of the snake-head sculpture, but just as an old saying goes, what we lose in hake we shall gain in herring. She had never expected that the monk’s staff would be sold for such a high price.

Although Qin Haodong raised the price by 10 million, Bao Mingyu did not give up. He immediately offered an even higher price, “30 million…”

“40 million…”

Bao Mingyu said through gritted teeth, “50 million…”

The price was close to his upper limit. His family might even refuse to give him so much money if it were not a gift for his grandfather.

Qin Haodong looked at him with a faint smile and said, “80 million…”

Everyone was astonished at his bid. Why did this man increase the price by 30 million in a stroke? It was nothing but a monk’s staff. He must be a good-for-nothing wastrel, who had just squandered a great sum of money for a piece of garbage.

“F*ck…”

Bao Mingyu was both ashamed and angry. If he continued, the price might reach 100 million yuan. Even if he could afford it, he did not dare to raise the price because he was not sure whether Qin Haodong was setting some sort of trap for him.