Eyes open to the money in the city

Chapter 60

"Old Hu, did you send me a wechat last night for something? I went to bed too early yesterday and saw your message this morning. After replying to you, you didn't reply!"

Qian Xiaoer sat next to Hu Yang, and asked just as he sat down.

"It's really something."

Hu Yang looked at Qian Xiaoer and asked, "Do you plan to open a store recently?"

"Yeah, it's going to open soon, Jiaxin told you, right?" Qian Xiaoer said with a smile, "Dad keeps saying that I'm not doing business properly, so I'm going to open a store for him to see."

"What store?"

Hu Yang asked curiously.

"Toy store."

Qian Xiaoer smiled: "I didn't expect that, what I want to open is the most high-end toy store in Jiangcheng!"

"That's it."

Hu Yang nodded: "So, is it true that Jiaxin said that she wants to work in your shop?"

"Of course, I have already agreed with Jiaxin that she can come to my shop to work at any time." Qian Xiaoer nodded.

"Oh, when will your toy store open??"

Hu Yang asked.

"Next Saturday, even if you don't ask me, I will tell you. Then, you have to come over and cheer!" Qian Xiaoer said again.

"No problem, we will definitely be there." Hu Yang nodded decisively.

While the two were chatting, there were more and more people at the scene, and Hu Yang saw many celebrities who could only be seen on TV before. However, Hu Yang could clearly feel that the status of these celebrities present was mostly It's not as good as the entrepreneurs present. This can be seen from the state of communication between them.

Moreover, there were a few celebrities who came to Hu Yang's table to say hello to Zhang Jun, Qian Zonglai, Qin Zixuan and others, which was very flattering.

In the past, Mr. Hu Yang saw news on the Internet that a certain actress had a child out of wedlock in order to marry into a wealthy family, and there were also some news about how desperately female celebrities worked so hard to marry into a wealthy family. However, no matter how hard they tried, the women who actually married into a wealthy family There are very few stars, and even if you give birth to a child, they may not necessarily give you a title.

This fully demonstrates that in the eyes of the real rich, the status of celebrities is still the same as in ancient times, they are just "actors". They have such a high status.

Hu Yang sighed silently in his heart, but at this time, the charity dinner was about to start. Two well-known domestic hosts stepped onto the stage. The female host was named Huang Shimeng, and the male host was named Wang Dahai. The former is the leading actress of Jiangcheng Satellite TV and is well-known. Very tall, Wang Dahai's main job is an actor. He is good at comedy and speaks humorously. Therefore, he often serves as a guest host in some major events.

After the two appeared on the stage, the noisy scene quickly quieted down. Everyone knew that the charity dinner was about to officially start.

After a while, the two people on the stage began to hang out, and then announced that the charity dinner was officially opened. Every year, the charity dinner has a theme, and the theme of today's charity dinner is "Mountain Village Rescue". Ambulances are very scarce, so the organizers of this year's charity dinner called on the guests on the scene to donate ambulances. The price of each ambulance is 7 yuan, and the minimum donation is one.

Of course, there is no rush to donate, because the dinner is very long and there are many links, and the first link is to present some awards related to charity, and celebrities and entrepreneurs come to the stage to present and receive awards...

Hu Yang, on the other hand, was completely watching the excitement, sitting in the audience and applauding, watching the stars on the stage making fun of each other.

This session lasted for about four, five, and 10 minutes. After that, the organizer arranged for performers to perform. Two well-known singers in China sang their masterpieces respectively.

After their performances were over, the charity dinner entered the second session, the charity auction.

All the auction items were donated by celebrities from all walks of life who were present or not, and all proceeds from the auction will be used for the purchase of ambulances.

Populus euphratica is more interested in this part, because the auction items will inevitably involve some antiques, calligraphy and paintings.

"The charity auction is about to start. All auctions start at one yuan, and you can increase the price at will, even if you add a dime, it's okay..."

Wang Dahai was talking on the stage with a smile all over his face. At this moment, a lady of etiquette came to his side with a tray.

"Okay, now that the first lot has arrived, let me tell you about the origin of this lot." Wang Dahai looked at the reminder card in his hand. After all, with so many lots, he couldn't remember all of them.

"Well, this first lot was donated by Mr. Ma Dagang, a famous director in my country and also my good brother."

"Where is Brother Gang? Did you wave to everyone??"

Wang Dahai said with a smile, while Ma Dagang, who was sitting in the audience, got up and waved to everyone present. He is indeed a famous director in China, and the cumulative box office of his works has exceeded 50 billion.

"The thing donated by Brother Gang is amazing. It is a snuff bottle from the Qing Dynasty. It has a history of more than 200 years. Well, let's take a look..."

As Wang Dahai said, he took out the snuff bottle from the hostess's tray, and the camera lens moved over immediately, presenting the snuff bottle on the big screen.

This snuff bottle has a white background, with landscape paintings on the front and several long poems on the back. Because the handwriting is too small, it is basically impossible to read it unless you hold it in your hand and open it carefully.

"The reserve price is one piece, and now the auction starts, everyone can bid!"

Wang Dahai announced loudly, and as soon as his words fell, someone from the audience made an offer.

"I'll pay [-]!"

"I'll pay [-]!"

"Thirty thousand!"

"fifty thousand!"

"Seventy thousand!!"

"..."

The auction had just started, and the snuff bottle that started at one yuan rose to [-] in an instant, and most of the bidders were actors on the scene. The reason why they bid so much was to support Ma Dagang. Naturally, the things he donated can leave a good impression on him, and maybe we will have the opportunity to cooperate in the future.

"Old Hu, is that snuff bottle worth anything?"

Qian Xiaoer whispered to Populus euphratica beside him.

"Up to a thousand."

Hu Yang shrugged with a smile.

"what?"

Qian Xiaoer was taken aback: "So it's a lie?"

"It should be." Hu Yang nodded.

Although the two people spoke not loudly, everyone at the same table could still hear it. When Hu Yang said that the snuff bottle was fake, Qian Zonglai turned his head curiously and asked with a smile: "Brother Hu is very interested in antiques." learn?"

"I can't say I understand it very well, but I know a little bit." Hu Yang replied modestly.

"Brother Hu is humble. You can tell that the snuff bottle is fake from such a distance. You really have amazing eyesight." Qian Zonglai said.

"Mr. Qian, some people just like to pretend they don't understand and talk nonsense. Don't take it seriously." At this time, Zhong Wanming who was on the side took the conversation. Although he didn't name him directly, it was obvious that he was talking about Populus euphratica. .

Qian Zonglai himself prefers to collect, so he talked to Hu Yang. However, after hearing what Zhong Wanming said, he felt a sudden feeling. Indeed, the probability of a young person like Hu Yang knowing about antiques is too low. Distinguishing authenticity from such a long distance.

It is estimated that the other party really did what Zhong Wanming said, just to show off in front of the beauties.

Thinking of this, Qian Zong shook his head mockingly. He also likes antiques too much, so when he heard Hu Yang expressing his opinion, he would subconsciously answer the words, completely ignoring that he was just talking nonsense for "picking up girls". However, It's really ridiculous that he was actually preparing to discuss with Hu Yang.

However, when Qian Zonglai smiled wryly, Hu Yang opened his mouth and said coldly: "Mr. Zhong, if he thinks the snuff bottle is real, he can buy it. Anyway, everyone is here for charity. The value is only secondary."

"See, you mean to conclude that the snuff bottle is fake?" Zhong Wanming snorted coldly.

"The snuff bottle is a real snuff bottle, but the date must be wrong." Hu Yang replied lightly.

"Okay, then I'll buy it. If, as you said, it's a fake, I'd throw it into the trash can, but what if it's real?" Zhong Wanming challenged with a cold face.

"If it is true, I will pay Mr. Zhong as much as Mr. Zhong paid for the photo, and the things will still belong to Mr. Zhong!" Hu Yang thought for a while and replied.

"Okay, then it's settled!"

There was a sneer of sarcasm on the corner of Zhong Wanming's mouth, and then he said to Qian Zonglai: "Mr. Qian, you have heard what we said, and please ask Mr. Qian to be a witness, so that no one will cheat!"

"That's not a problem." Qian Zonglai nodded with a smile.

And seeing Zhong Wanming and Hu Yang fight, the curiosity of the rest of the people at the same table was naturally aroused, and they all looked like they were waiting for the result.

At this time, the snuff bottle has been called 10 yuan, even if it is genuine, the price is already inflated, after all, it is not from everyone's hands.

"Shen Lun offered [-] yuan. Is there any friend who can increase the price?" Wang Dahai asked with a smile on his face.

"I offer 50 million!!!"

Suddenly, Zhong Wanming shouted loudly.

And as soon as he said this, countless eyes were cast from all directions. No one in the room was short of the 50 yuan. However, when no one raised the price of 10 yuan, it directly increased to 50 yuan. This is not crazy. Yet?

Could it be that he really loves charity so much? ?

In fact, these people who came to the charity dinner at the scene really said that not many came for charity purposes. Most of them had various purposes. Even if they donated money, they donated with a purpose. For the sake of fame, some for whitewashing, some for redemption, and some just for expanding contacts...

Therefore, under this premise, almost no one will increase the price in this way.

But Zhong Wanming did this, which naturally attracted much attention.

"50?"

"I heard that right..."

Wang Dahai was slightly taken aback, but then he was still smiling all over his face.

"That's right, it's 50!!" Zhong Wanming stood up from his seat, and said with a smile on his face: "Our Qian's Jewelry has always attached great importance to charity, and today we are honored to represent Qian's Jewelry to participate in this charity dinner. Do your best for the people in the mountains..."

What Zhong Wanming said was beautiful and won applause from the audience.

But Hu Yang shook his head with a sneer, Zhong Wanming suddenly increased the price by 50, this is the rhythm to kill himself, because, Hu Yang said just now, if the snuff bottle is real, he will pay for it, now Zhong Wanming suddenly increases the price to 50, it is clear that he thinks the snuff bottle is real, and then let Hu Yang pay for it.

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(End of this chapter)