The Tycoon's Enchanted Mermaid-Chapter 152 - : No Impact on the Outcome

Chapter 152: Chapter 152: No Impact on the Outcome

“I’ve never seen a golden plate raised before!”

Someone exclaimed in astonishment.

The meaning of the golden plate was that no matter the price reached in this round of auction, the final holder of the golden plate would win the item at a price 10% higher, and the deal could not be broken.

The crowd was truly amazed, yet when they saw that it was Ah Da raising the plate, they suddenly felt it was not surprising at all, considering she was sitting next to the two powerful figures, Qin Yu and Wei Lan.

The Qin Family’s businesses spread across the world, encompassing a wide range, and there was a saying in the industry that the Qin made money at a speed comparable to a money printing press. Their overbearing approach left no room for their competitors to survive.

In Capital City, the Qin Family was like a mountain, and small enterprises clung to it for survival like the flora and fauna upon its slopes. It was a massive entity that could not be shaken; even the slightest bit of dirt that fell from it could sustain countless small businesses.

As for the Wei Family, they were also a prominent and wealthy family and the leading enterprise in the antiques world. It was fair to say they too were not short of money.

The liveliness of tonight’s Wanrong Auction largely owed to the presence of these two gentlemen.

Many came with their own little schemes, knowing that doing business required opportunities, and many could not understand why bosses frequently attended various social events—it was all to become a familiar face.

Each cake belonged to a circle; to establish oneself in Capital City, one needed to integrate into its circles. The first step was to build various connections, and so many people were eager to squeeze into places where the top brass gathered.

With the golden plates backed up by Master Qin and Mr. Wei, no one dared to make light of it or maliciously drive up the price.

The entire room fell silent.

Ah Da held up the golden plate, feeling a bit confused. Earlier, when the bidding was fierce and the price soared into tens of millions, she was anxious and asked Qin Yu what they should do.

Qin Yu replied calmly, “Haven’t I already told you?” His palm gently patted her back, encouraging her.

Ah Da figured since they were here for the bronze lamp, there was nothing to hesitate about. Seeing Qin Yu look confident, she confidently raised the golden plate.

Compared to the undercurrents among the crowd, the host showed strong professional composure and proceeded with the proceedings by the book.

“Miss Su has raised the golden plate. The item is settled. According to the rules, others may continue to bid.”

“The current bid stands at thirty-five million.”

“Thirty-five million, once!”

The golden plate was raised by a young girl, but behind her was Qin Yu. The room was silent; no one raised a bid.

Ah Da caught on afterward, realizing that her worries had been unnecessary; no one dared to compete with Qin Yu.

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The young girl turned her head, her round eyes holding a hint of resentment. Qin Yu hooked her chin.

“What’s the matter?”

“You knew from the start that there would be no loss, right?”

Qin Yu’s prestige was immense. No one dared contend with him for what he wanted. Ah Da was annoyed with herself for being so dimwitted, failing to grasp such a simple concept.

It wouldn’t have made any difference whatever plate she raised.

“Really?” The man chuckled silently.

Ah Da sighed, but then thought she should be happy not to lose out. It was all good as long as they secured the bronze lamp.

When she saw the bronze lamp in person, she felt an inexplicable familiarity and a strong premonition that there was something she needed inside it.

The host surveyed the auction hall, keenly aware of his surroundings, about to call out for the third time when a voice struck like lightning.

“Fifty million.”

The crowd sucked in a breath of cold air.

“Who is it, daring to offend Qin Yu with such audacity?”

Lu Yuan held up his bidding sign, calm and collected.

Ah Da tilted her head to look over and caught Fang Yuan’s eyes. She pursed her red lips, a bit embarrassed and uncertain.

Teacher Fang had seen her too.

After the auction ended, people gradually started to stand up and head downstairs. Lu Yuan, escorting Fang Yuan, approached Qin Yu.

“Mr. Qin, I apologize for any offense during the auction. It was with reluctance that I felt compelled to raise my bid,” he said.

Qin Yu glanced up at him with a light expression, handsome and upright, exuding an innate sense of nobility and authority.

The auction room fell into silence, a solemn stillness taking over. Those who had intended to leave began to slow their steps.

Ah Da’s large eyes darted back and forth between the two men, suddenly feeling sparks fly, a tense searing in the air as if a fight might break out.

Qin Yu slowly stood up and extended his hand to greet him. “The bronze lamp belongs to Mr. Lu; it’s understandable to be unsatisfied with the price.”

Ah Da’s eyes widened in shock. Wait, did Qin Yu say the bronze lamp’s seller was him? But why hadn’t the host mentioned that? She had thought it was an item from the Wanrong Auction.

Lu Yuan wasn’t flustered at all and, after withdrawing his hand to tuck it into his pocket, chuckled lightly. “It seems I cannot hide anything from Mr. Qin.”

“Indeed, the bronze lamp is a piece from my collection. Initially, it was my late mother’s favorite antique. Due to some special circumstances, I had no choice but to auction it. Thirty-five million is truly not a fitting price for it.”

“So you intentionally bid up to fifty million?” the young girl asked in a soft and melodiously pleasant voice that was impossible to ignore.

Lu Yuan’s gaze fell on the young girl’s fair and tender face. His deep eyes hid intense emotions unknown to others, but his demeanor remained gentle and modest. He humbly said,

“Yes, due to the bidding stalling out of fear of offending Mr. Qin, I had no other option but to take on the role of the villain myself.”

Ah Da shook her head sincerely. “You’re not a villain. A loved one’s possession should be priceless to you.”

The young girl’s innocence pleased Lu Yuan. With a friendly tone, he took out a business card and handed it to her. “Regardless, I have caused Mr. Qin and Miss Su an expense. If the chance arises, I will make an effort to rectify today’s transgressions.”

Ah Da glanced at Qin Yu, as he was the one who had paid, and the latter silently took the business card for her.

Lu Yuan observed the two, finally nodding with a light smile and saying, “I have matters to attend to, please excuse me.”

Before leaving, Fang Yuan looked at Ah Da, hesitating to speak.

Wei Lan stood up and took the business card from Qin Yu’s hand. “Lu Yuan, the CEO of Tengya Technology?”

Qin Yu’s expression remained unflustered. “Tengya’s headquarters are in the United States, with the full name ‘Mermaid.’ They are committed to investing in various research, especially deep scientific explorations around the world.”

“Mermaid?” Wei Lan raised an eyebrow with a smile, looking at Qin Yu. “Since the bronze lamp is his, he must be the one setting the bait to lure you here. Is fifty million really his only goal? All this effort for that doesn’t sound likely, does it?”

Qin Yu didn’t reply but was suddenly tugged at the sleeve. Looking down, he saw Ah Da holding her phone with a troubled expression.

“Teacher Fang seems to have an issue; I want to check on her, just for a moment. Is that okay?”

“What’s the matter?” Qin Yu asked.

Ah Da shook her head; she didn’t know the specifics. Fang Yuan had been silent from the beginning, and her hesitation to speak when leaving had been palpable. Her phone had received a WeChat message from Fang Yuan, something about an issue and asking if she could come out for a bit; she would be waiting outside.

Qin Yu pondered for a moment, then gently patted her head. “Go, but don’t wander off. I’ll wait for you here.”

Ah Da nodded vigorously, her smile bright, her voice sweet as candy. “I’ll be back very quickly.”

The young girl lifted her skirt and strolled out the door. Among the crowd, two black-suited bodyguards nodded at Qin Yu and swiftly followed her.