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"Young man, which company are you representing in this auction? Why haven't I seen you raise your paddle?" Beside Ren Zhong, a refined middle-aged woman glanced at Ren Zhong with some curiosity and asked.

"Hehe, I'm just looking around. Getting a feel for the market." Ren Zhong chuckled twice. It's so expensive, I can't afford it!

"Oh, is that so? Young man, are you from the mainland or Hong Kong? You look a bit unfamiliar. I don't think I've seen you at Sotheby's before?" The middle-aged woman continued to ask.

"Oh, oh, this is my first time attending such a grand event. Madam, why haven't I seen you raise your paddle?" Ren Zhong, not wanting to be grilled about his background, countered slightly.

"Young man, you have quite a temper. Don't be impatient. The competition for this painting has only just begun." The middle-aged woman said dismissively.

As if the painting was already in her pocket.

"Madam, are you a private collector or representing an institution? Do you have high expectations for this painting's appreciation potential?" Ren Zhong asked, taken aback.

"Those who come here today are mostly institutions. How could ordinary collectors participate in such expensive artwork? Besides, this kind of painting is very particular about its owner." The middle-aged woman didn't answer directly but changed the subject.

Hearing that she seemed to be an expert, Ren Zhong became somewhat interested in chatting.

"Madam, what do you mean by that?"

"There are many schools of famous artists in the Republic of China period, and each has its own fans. For example, Ku Chan was able to learn from Master Bai Shi and develop his own style. His paintings have a majestic aura, profound meaning and charm, capturing the spirit rather than the form, with simple strokes and rich meaning, and some characteristics of foreign impressionism."

"However, there are many extant works by Master Ku Chan, as many as more than 6,000. In the early years, the prices in the art market were too far behind other famous artists, basically a difference of orders of magnitude. But now it is gradually gaining market recognition, and the reluctance to sell is serious. In recent years, there have been basically few works auctioned, and the price has risen very quickly."

"The Eagle Painting being auctioned now is destined to create a new record and become a new price benchmark for Master Ku Chan."

The middle-aged woman's words made Ren Zhong feel a sense of awe for the art world. He didn't expect there to be so many intricacies involved.

"This Eagle Painting is actually the highest in recent years?" Ren Zhong didn't expect the auction house to be so powerful.

"Of course, this Eagle Painting is being pushed by the main institutions that collect Master Ku Chan's works, and there's more than one. Today, you watch, it will definitely fetch a sky-high price." The middle-aged woman said with great certainty.

"Young man, you still haven't said which family you're from. Judging by your appearance, you shouldn't be representing an institution, right?"

"I'm just a free agent, here with a friend to broaden my horizons." Ren Zhong concealed.

"If you don't want to say, that's fine. This is my business card. In the future, if you have any needs for art, whether buying or selling, you can contact me. We offer very fair prices, and the transactions are highly confidential. Auctions like this have too much time and too many steps involved." The middle-aged woman took out an exquisite business card from her Hermes bag and handed it to Ren Zhong.

Not wanting to offend a smiling face, Ren Zhong took the business card since she was so polite.

Shu Han Art Co., Ltd., General Manager Ma Shu Han.

Phone: xxx.

Just this simple name and phone number, nothing else.

"So you're Manager Ma, it's a pleasure to meet you." Ren Zhong said politely. "But I don't have a business card, sorry about that."

Ma Shu Han smiled and didn't ask further. In her mind, she had already decided that Ren Zhong was a young master from some family. It was enough to make a good connection by chance, and there was no need to pester him too much.

After fierce competition, Ku Chan's Eagle Painting was taken down by bidder number 19 for 48 million! This auction got off to a great start!

One painting was worth more than ten thousand high-quality silver dollars, which made Ren Zhong secretly click his tongue.

However, this was just the beginning. Next, a landscape painting of wild interest by Master Ke Ran was also auctioned for a high price of 45 million. When Master Pu Cun's Fuyang Landscape Painting came out, the atmosphere in the room became even more enthusiastic!

Paintings that looked no different to Ren Zhong began to be divided into completely different categories in the market.

"50 million!" Ma Shu Han, sitting next to Ren Zhong, finally started to make a move, immediately raising the price from 45 million to tonight's new record!

Ren Zhong turned around when he heard the sound and saw Ma Shu Han calmly uttering the number, as if it were just 500 yuan.

The last time a similar painting was auctioned was in 2014, with a transaction price of 62.675 million yuan!"

Ma Shu Han explained softly, seeing Ren Zhong's puzzled expression.

Ren Zhong's head buzzed after hearing this.

The world was completely different from the world he understood.

"55 million! Bidder number 19 has offered 55 million! Is there a higher price? 55 million for the first time!" The auctioneer saw the price and immediately stirred the atmosphere in the room to a climax. Bidder number 19 then followed up and jumped directly by 5 million!

"60 million!" Ma Shu Han, not wanting to be outdone, continued to raise her paddle and call out the price! This momentum of determination made everyone in the room look at her.

She immediately became the focus of the crowd.

"60 million, now it's 60 million. Is there a higher price? 60 million for the first time! This evening, this painting is a genuine work by Master Pu Cun jointly appraised by our five senior experts in calligraphy and painting of the Republic of China. It is the only early transitional work with the earliest signature date so far, and the market appreciation potential is beyond doubt. Is there anyone else bidding? 60 million for the second time."

"Mr. Number 7 here bids 62 million." Mr. Number 7 raised his paddle and held out two fingers to indicate an increase of two million, and the auctioneer immediately shouted loudly.

"65 million." Ma Shu Han didn't wait for the auctioneer to ask again and directly raised her paddle to increase the price.

However, with this price increase, the crowd in the room suddenly fell silent. Obviously, this price had exceeded the budget of most people. Ma Shu Han was the boss, so she had the freedom to decide, and her price increase was also quite fierce, directly defeating the psychological defenses of several potential buyers!

Brothers, help me out, the third update is here!