Reborn Capital Empire

Chapter 257 Digging a Pit

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"10 million!"

The clear voice echoed in the banquet hall, and the breakthrough price attracted the attention of everyone present. Hills Francis Baring is of course no exception, but as a competitor, his face is not very good.

"10 million! Mr. No. 7 bid 10 million, is there anything higher?"

Hills Francis Baring, who knew that all eyes were on him without looking, hesitated for a moment, then raised the bidding sign again, and directly added 1 million.

"11 million!"

"Wow...!"

Before waiting for everyone's exclamations to fall, Guo Shouyun picked up the competition sign again and gave a more exaggerated price.

"12 million!"

Hills Francis Baring's face instantly turned gloomy.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the hall became weird, the eyes of the guests wandered back and forth on the two of them, and the expressions of gloating and watching a good show were evident.

With a cold hum in his heart, Hills Francis Baring, who had made some kind of decision, raised the competition sign again.

"1500 dollars!"

"Wow, is this guy confused?"

"Who knows, but it's always a good thing that they are willing to pay more!"…

"Mr. Guo, this price is too high!" William said seriously.

"Yeah. Once you make another bid, it's easy to fall into the other party's trap!" Li Zeju also persuaded.

Guo Shouyun nodded his head, thinking about whether the price of 15 million is the bottom line of the other party, or is there a higher price?

"15 million pounds into US dollars is 22.5 million. Although it is higher than the current market price of Monet's oil paintings, it is not too exaggerated. If this guy deliberately wants to dig a hole for me, then 15 million will not be the last. price!"

Thinking of this, Guo Shouyun raised the competition sign in his hand again.

"18 million!"

"18 million, Mr. No. 7 bid 18 million, is there anything higher?"

Faced with this kind of fierce bidding that is rarely seen in Sotheby's and Christie's spring and autumn auctions, Steve Schiller, the auctioneer, has been completely aroused, his tone is enthusiastic, and full of agitation sex.

As for the surrounding audience, the nerves that have been completely shocked by the two people's unthinking increase in price are numb. However, driven by inertia, everyone subconsciously turned their attention to Hills Francis Baring.

At this time, he is also facing the same concerns as Guo Shouyun: if the price increases again, will the other party follow?

After thinking about it for a long time, the arrogant Hills Francis Baring still did not intend to give up, but considering the risks, he did not add millions or millions as before. Of course, he also wanted to get it. If the bid is low, it will undoubtedly give the other party an appearance that he wants to withdraw from the competition. If the other party is deliberately digging a hole for him, then after realizing his choice, he may not continue to follow. If the other party really likes the painting, they will definitely increase the price.

The result of his consideration was that Guo Shouyun really liked this masterpiece of Monet's oil painting, because according to the information he collected, the other party's fiancee was a graduate of the oil painting department of the Royal Academy of Arts.

Unfortunately, he guessed the beginning correctly but not the ending. Molly Bevan likes oil painting, and Guo Shouyun is also interested in her influence. However, there are many opportunities to buy good oil paintings, but there are not many opportunities to export.

"18.5 million!"

As soon as this price came out, Guo Shouyun instantly guessed that Hills Francis Baring was about to quit. If so, what are you waiting for. He directly buckled the competition sign on the table next to him and showed his attitude to everyone who came over.

Hills Francis Baring, who also saw this scene in his eyes, was instantly blackened into the bottom of the pot!

The anger in his heart made him stand up and said, "Everyone knows that Mr. Guo has made a lot of money in gold speculation, why is he so stingy in charity?"

"Who says I'm stingy? I just want to fulfill Mr. Bahrain's love by not buying Monet's oil paintings. As for myself...!" Guo Shouyun turned around, "Mr. Selcy, I am also very keen on charity, and I have always been I am doing something related to this. In addition, I am willing to personally donate 10 million US dollars to support this charity auction. I don’t want anything, I just want to be able to show my love to the children in the British orphanage!”

The high-spirited and full of boxing and loving remarks instantly gained the goodwill of everyone present. After all, giving without asking for anything in return is always the most moving thing!

At the same time, Hills Francis Baring, who paid a much higher price than Guo Shouyun, was stole the limelight by the other party, and did not even get the reputation of charity, his face was gloomy and dripping.

For a moment, he thought about giving up, so that according to the regulations, this Monet's "Water Lilies" would be transferred to Guo Shouyun, the second most expensive.

But obviously, if he doesn't want to be ridiculed in British high society, it's better not to do this kind of backtracking. It's not business after all, it's charity.

"Thank you very much Mr. Guo for your donation. On behalf of all the orphans, I would like to thank you. In addition, I am also very grateful to Mr. Bahrain and the one who was present and participated in the auction today. Thank you!"

After thanking him, Joseph Selsey announced the end of the charity auction.

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"Bruce, yes, I've never seen that old guy get so popular!"

When everyone stood up and prepared to leave, William laughed.

"Being ridiculed by you in front of so many people, he will definitely not let it go. Mr. Guo, you must be careful of his revenge in the future!" Li Zeju said cautiously.

"Li is right, this old guy likes to play some tricks behind his back the most!" William said.

"Thank you for your advice, I will pay attention!"

Guo Shouyun nodded.

"Today's dinner is almost over here, how about going for a late night snack later?" William suggested.

"My fiancee is still waiting at home, you two go!" Guo Shouyun said.

"I really want to go, but I have a flight to Amsterdam at 5 a.m. to host a business negotiation. So I have to rest early."

William shrugged, although he really wanted to have a good relationship with the two people with unlimited potential in China and the American business world, but since they had something to do, he naturally wouldn't force it.

"Well, it seems that we can only wait for the next time!"

Looking at the two of them, Guo Shouyun took out a few cards from his pocket, "This is my contact information, and the other two are my platinum membership cards in my private club in San Francisco. If you come to the United States in the future, especially to San Francisco, be sure to contact me. ."

The two of them took a look at each other and nodded at the same time.

"Hello, Mr. Guo!"

Just as the three were about to leave, a middle-aged man in a neat suit walked up to Guo Shouyun.

"Hello!"

"I'm Paul Kahneman, Viscount Selcy's steward!" After introducing himself, "Sir would like to meet you!"

"Bruce, it seems that you are destined to go home early!" William said.

Guo Shouyun thought for a while and nodded, "You two, then I'll go first. In the future, we will meet again when there is a chance!"

"OK!"

"I'll call you!"

After waving his hand, Guo Shouyun followed Paul Kahneman out of the hall, walked for a while in the quaint and luxuriously decorated corridor, and came to the room near the end.

"Mr. Guo, please come in!"

After Guo Shouyun nodded, he walked in.

A typical western-style office with a variety of artworks displayed around and a very chic decor.

"Please take a seat first, after the Sir has delivered the guests, he will come soon!"

"OK!"

After answering, Guo Shouyun sat down on the sofa next to him.

Not long after, Paul Kahneman came over with the brewed tea.

"Sir knows that Mr. Guo likes to drink tea, so he specially prepared a super Dahongpao bought from Huaxia. I hope Mr. Guo likes it!"

"Mr. Cecil has a heart! Thank you!"

Before he could finish his words, laughter came from outside the door.

"To entertain a VIP like Mr. Guo, of course, you have to prepare carefully."

Soon, Joseph Robert Cecil, who had seen many times at the auction, walked in with a smile on his face. It's just that this time it's not just him. Behind him, there is a middle-aged man in a brown suit. Guo Shouyun didn't know this person, but judging from his temperament, he was obviously a high-ranking person with extraordinary status and great power.

"Sir!"

Guo Shouyun stretched out his right hand towards the opponent.

"I have heard of Mr. Guo's name for a long time, but I have never had the opportunity to meet. This time I also learned from a few friends in the United States that you are in the UK, so I took the initiative to invite you in the name of this charity party. I finally invited you! "

"Mr. Sir, you are very polite. In fact, as long as you give me a call, I promise to take the initiative to visit!" Guo Shouyun said politely.

"By the way, this gentleman is...?"

"Look at me. Just talking to you, I almost forgot the most important thing. . . . I'm here to introduce you, this is Vernon Johnson, president of the Royal Bank of Scotland!"

"Royal Bank of Scotland!?"

After quickly thinking of several possibilities in his heart, Guo Shouyun held the right hand of the executive of the financial giant.

"Mr. Guo, UU Reading www.uukanshu.com is honored to meet you here!"

"You're welcome, Mr. Johnson!"

"I think we'd better sit down and talk!"

At the suggestion of Joseph Robert Cecil, the three sat down on the sitting sofa next to them.

"I heard that Mr. Guo's fiancee is British?" asked Joseph Robert Cecil.

Guo Shouyun nodded.

"In this case, I can meet Mr. Guo often in the future. You know, I personally admire Mr. Guo's talent in investment, and I have always wanted to have the opportunity to ask for advice in person!"

Vernon Johnson nodded in agreement, "The Bank of Scotland also highly praised Mr. Guo's financial talents!"

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