Trillionaire's Slice of Life

Chu Mo had previously attended two auctions, and without exception, he had been a supporting role both times, seated at the very back of the venue!

However, this time, as the main supporter behind the Bafang Kelai Jewelry Store and likewise the center of the entire venue, Chu Mo was arranged to sit in the front row, right at the most central position!

To his left sat Geng Pan, the heir to the Ross family, and on his right was the world-renowned Princess Wei'er Mina Gong, who was also the third most powerful woman in the world!

In the first row of seats, there were a total of three princes, two princesses, as well as Fan Zhijian and Geng Pan, and next to them sat Fan Gao, the second in command of the Fan family, Zhan Bingxue with assets worth a hundred billion, Qin Zixuan, Yang Xuan, Dong Xuner, and Liang Bing, who were also representatives of similarly esteemed status.

Every person in the front row had a net worth of no less than a hundred billion. If their total net worths were combined, not to mention Chu Mo, who possessed an unlimited bank card, just Geng Pan, the future inheritor of the Ross family, had immeasurable assets.

Prince Ben Hesed of Dubai and Prince Awarid of Sartor, who were to inherit the position of a king in the future, wielded influence that simply couldn't be calculated by how many billion they were worth!

Those who had the privilege to sit in the second row were also guests of no ordinary status; these were the connections and networks that Fan Zhijian had developed over decades of operating in the magic capital.

Among them was Sun Feiyun, the electronics mogul of the magic capital, whose Sun family controlled one-third of Hua Country's electronics with assets of over fifty billion.

Then there was Zhou Peng of the Jiangnan Zhou family, who made their fortune in real estate and also had assets exceeding fifty billion.

As for the others seated in the second row, their assets were no less than thirty billion. Naturally, further back, the status and positions were somewhat lower, but among the dozens of people in the auction hall, there was no one with a net worth of less than a hundred million.

"Mr. Chu, may we begin?"

As Fan Zhijian personally came over to inquire, Chu Mo, who was quietly conversing with Princess Mina, gently paused his conversation. With a smile and a nod, Fan Zhijian, worth a hundred billion himself, immediately made the arrangements.

Shortly thereafter, on stage, an elder in a Tang suit with half black and half white hair stepped onto the stage. The old man took a deep breath, and then, with a gruff and steady voice, he said:

"First of all, welcome to our friends who have traveled from afar, and thank you for gracing the opening ceremony of the Bafang Kelai Jewelry Store. On behalf of the organizers, I sincerely thank everyone!"

As his words concluded, the old man bowed gently, then continued speaking:

"All right, let's get down to business. This auction will surely give everyone an extraordinary experience. I hope you all arrive with anticipation and leave with satisfaction. People disdain too much talk, so this old man will keep it brief. I declare, this auction officially begins.

Now, please welcome the first item on display — an oil painting from the early years of Master Puxidun, one of the top ten painters in existence, famous for the vibrant vivacity of his works. The starting price for this painting is ten thousand RMB!"

As the words of the elder on stage concluded, a noisy buzz of discussion immediately arose from below the stage. Of course, they were not discussing Master Puxidun, but the starting price of the painting!

Not to mention the significance of the painting, based solely on the reputation of Master Puxidun as one of the world's top ten painters, any of his paintings should not be priced less than ten million. The painting on auction, which was one of Puxidun's early works, was even rarer, and it wouldn't be surprising if someone bid thirty million or even fifty million for it! Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire

Such a famous painting should logically have a starting price of no less than ten million. However, this time the starting bid was merely ten thousand RMB, a price so low that it was beyond everyone's expectations!

Meanwhile, Chu Mo, amidst the gentle murmuring of the entire hall, focused his gaze on the Prince next to him, Prince Mina Gong.

According to the information, Prince Mina Gong was fond of collecting oil paintings, particularly those by the legendary painter Master Puxidun. It was rumored that the Prince's collection room housed two of Master Puxidun's works!

Naturally, this painting was specially prepared for Prince Mina Gong.

Seeing Prince Mina Gong hesitate several times without making a bid, Chu Mo chuckled and said:

"Your Highness, there is an old saying in Hua Country, 'When the flower blooms, it should be plucked immediately; don't wait until there are no flowers left to grasp at the branches.' If Your Highness likes it, feel free to make a bid!"

Hearing this, the tall, blond man next to him stopped hesitating. He gave Chu Mo a light smile, then slowly raised his hand and said:

"One hundred thousand!"

"One hundred thousand RMB! Prince Mina Gong has bid one hundred thousand RMB.

One hundred thousand RMB once!

One hundred thousand RMB twice!

One hundred thousand RMB for the third time, sold!"

The top-tier painting, worth tens of millions, was ultimately acquired by Prince Mina Gong for a shockingly low price of one hundred thousand RMB. However, the entire hall deemed it natural, without a single person showing any sign of surprise or confusion!

This auction was frankly held for the princes and princesses, so naturally, all the treasures here were prepared for them. The other attendees were merely there to join in the fervor and behold the elegance of the royals. As for bidding, they had no standing to participate!

The first painting was successfully auctioned off, lightening the atmosphere of the venue somewhat, with laughter and chatter gradually rising around the room.

At this moment, the auctioneer on stage spoke again. The half white-haired man, specially invited from a top auction house, said with an easy smile: