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Chapter 85 Auctioning the Youth Pill
Inside the auction hall.
Unlike previous auctions, today's auction featured items like the "Youth Pill," attracting a large crowd and filling all the seats.
Those of low status could only stand.
"Huh? Aren't those people from the Xiao family? They're the number one family in the South City, why are they standing like us?"
Soon, people noticed that the Xiao family members were all standing, and they began to discuss it with strange expressions.
Upon hearing this, the Xiao family members turned pale and remained silent.
Even people from second-rate families in Nancheng had seats, but they could only stand, which was extremely conspicuous and embarrassing.
But in order to intercept Xiao Chen, they had no choice but to stand there and endure this humiliation.
This intensified the Xiao family's resentment towards Xiao Chen.
At this moment, Xiao Chen and Chen Jun were sitting in a luxurious private room on the second floor. Through the one-way inward glass, they could see everything below from above, but they could not be seen from the outside.
"The Xiao family was so arrogant, I never thought they'd come to this!" Chen Jun said with satisfaction, his admiration for Xiao Chen growing even stronger.
The background of the South City Auction Hall is well-known, so it's quite astonishing that Xiao Chen could command such respect from them.
Not long after, the host came on stage, and the auction officially began.
The items at the auction were mostly antiques.
Xiao Chen wasn't interested in these things, but Chen Jun was quite interested, after all, he was an antique enthusiast.
The Chen family is currently facing financial difficulties, and Chen Jun can only watch with envy, not daring to make a bid.
He finally couldn't sit still when an ancient painting was being auctioned.
"Starting bid: 500,000!"
After the host finished speaking, the people below started bidding, quickly driving the price up to two million.
"Three million!" Chen Jun couldn't help but exclaim.
Those below looked at the unfathomable luxury private room on the second floor with surprised expressions.
Very few people have ever been inside that private room; every single one of them is a very important person.
For a moment, no one continued bidding, fearing they might offend the expert.
Chen Jun just smiled...
“Three and a half million!” Xiao Hongyuan, who was standing, said directly.
They wouldn't let go of anything they fancied in that private room, even if they didn't need it.
"Hehe, their funds are limited. I'll raise the price so they won't be able to continue!" Xiao Hongyuan said to the Xiao family with a smile.
"Four million!" Chen Jun said through gritted teeth.
"Five million!" Xiao Hongyuan continued to raise the price.
Chen Jun's face turned ugly, and he fell silent.
He really liked the painting, but unfortunately he was short of money.
Seeing the silence above, Xiao Hongyuan's expression froze.
If the higher-ups stop calling for it, wouldn't he be shooting himself in the foot?
"Six million." The voice finally came from above.
It was Xiao Chen who spoke.
This time, Xiao Hongyuan dared not bid again.
"Heh, six million, six million gone right here. Let's see how they compete with us now!" The Xiao family sneered, feeling they had outmaneuvered them, and were quite pleased with themselves.
“Mr. Xiao, you…” Inside the private room, Chen Jun looked at Xiao Chen in surprise.
"This painting is worth no less than eight million, it's just that it's not worth much in Nancheng. It's not a loss," Xiao Chen said calmly.
"Thank you so much, Mr. Xiao!" Chen Jun said gratefully, bowing deeply in thanks.
But he was filled with worry.
Didn't the budget shrink during the bidding for the next batch of precious medicinal herbs?
What should we do if something goes wrong?
"Next up for auction is a Youth Pill!" the host suddenly announced, raising his voice.
Everyone's spirits lifted.
This is the real highlight of the auction.
"Xiao Chen must be trying to sell this Youth Pill to recoup his losses. We absolutely cannot let him succeed!" Xiao Yiyi whispered from below the stage.
The members of the Xiao family exchanged glances and then nodded.
"These things are generally favored by women, and there aren't many in a place like Nancheng who can afford such a high price," Xiao Hongyuan said with a smile.
"Once we bring up the Xiao family's name, I'm sure no one here will dare to disrespect us. Let's try to keep the price below five million."
After agreeing on the price, they waited for the bid to be made.
"Youth Pill, capable of preserving youthful appearance for ten years! This miraculous medicine is nothing short of miraculous, created by the Medical Sage Chen Xiao, and officially certified by the Xia Kingdom Medical Association. It's genuine and of high quality; buying it is a sure win. Starting bid: one million!"
The host gave a loud introduction and then announced the start of the auction.
Two million!
"Two and a half million..."
"I'll offer three million!"
"Four hundred!"
As soon as he finished speaking, bids were raised rapidly from all around, quickly surpassing four million, which startled the Xiao family.
They didn't expect it to be so popular.
So Xiao Hongyuan hurriedly stepped forward.
"I'll offer five million!" he shouted loudly, attracting everyone's attention.
"Gentlemen, this Youth Pill is extremely important to my Xiao family. I hope you will all give me face. My Xiao family will remember your kindness!" Xiao Hongyuan scanned the crowd, his gaze icy, his tone full of threat.
For a moment, everyone's expression turned grim.
The publicity was rushed, and most of the people who came today were from the South City. Although they were unwilling and unhappy, they really didn't dare to offend the Xiao family and could only curse the Xiao family for being domineering.
"You Xiao family have some nerve! How dare you use threats to conduct an auction here! Get out of here right now!" The auction hall manager appeared on the stage with a cold face and shouted, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
"Manager, my dad didn't say anything against the rules. He just asked everyone to give him some face. Where was the threat? You have to be reasonable in front of so many people!" Xiao Yiyi said, forcing herself to speak.
Even if it means offending the auction house, they will still try to control Xiao Chen.
The manager stared at her sharply, but Xiao Yiyi didn't meet his gaze.
"The auction will continue. Please bid as much as you like. If the Xiao family dares to do anything, this auction house will step in," he instructed.
But there was no more bidding at the scene.
The Xiao family is a local power, and the auction house has connections, but they don't. If they are really retaliated against, how much can the auction house help them?
Seeing that no one was bidding, the Xiao family gradually became smug.
"Xiao Chen, you think you can make a fortune with the Youth Pill? No way! This is what happens when you offend the Xiao family!" they sneered inwardly.
Six million!
Suddenly, a sound came from a private room on the second floor.
"Ok?"
The Xiao family members all frowned and looked in that direction with displeasure.
However, since they couldn't see what was happening inside the private room, they didn't know who the people were.
"Who is so bold as to oppose my Xiao family?" Xiao Hongyuan asked with a gloomy face.
"Seven million," he quoted coldly.
"Eight hundred." The bidding continued.
"Nine hundred."
"one thousand."
Upon reaching ten million, Xiao Hongyuan's face turned grim.
Although the Xiao family has received a large influx of funds, they are not yet at the point where they can squander them at will. They still need to conserve their strength to compete for the medicinal herbs that Xiao Chen needs.
Ten million is already the limit for the Xiao family.
"Who are you? Do you really not take the Xiao family seriously?" Xiao Hongyuan stared at the private room and asked coldly.