I Go to the High Seas for Fishing But Get Hunted by an Aircraft Carrier

Ye Chen just looked up briefly.

He saw that the host was holding what seemed to be a large ring.

Indeed, he had never seen the real thing, but he had often seen them on TV in the past, especially in those palace dramas.

Now under the lights, the entire ring was emitting a mysteriously faint blue light.

Anyway, Ye Chen didn't understand these things and mainly came here today to accompany Li Fu.

So, when there were exclamations from the crowd, he just smiled indifferently.

"What's the matter, can you understand this?"

Lin Yaru, sitting next to him, seemed to notice his unenthusiastic gaze, so she gently nudged him and asked.

"Hehe, it's because I don't understand it that I'm not joining in their excitement. However, an item like this is starting at 5 million. If the price increases, it could really sell for an unknown amount of money."

"I've heard before that such Jade Rings have fetched tens of millions abroad. I just don't know if these people can match that."

Lin Yaru said and then turned to look at the people sitting in the venue.

Some of these people were those Lin Yaru remembered seeing somewhere before.

But some Lin Yaru had never seen.

"5.5 million."

Just then, a person wearing black sunglasses suddenly stood up and stretched out his bidding sign.

"Alright, bid number 18 has offered 5.5 million, 5.5 million, any further offers?"

"6 million."

"Alright, 6 million, any further raises from 6 million?"

"6.5 million."

"6.5 million, good, this gentleman has offered 6.5 million, will anyone continue?"

"8 million."

At this moment, a person suddenly stood up and directly shouted a price of 8 million.

At that moment, the people below started whispering softly.

Ye Chen followed the sounds and noticed that the person seemed to be around 20 years old.

A young fellow, who could afford to bid 8 million just for a Jade Ring, seemed a bit extravagant.

Yet, seeing his simple clothes, he didn't seem like a rich heir, but why could he afford such a high price?

Maybe this is what people call a hidden rich man.

"Look, do you know that person?"

Ye Chen turned back and asked Lin Yaru.

Lin Yaru looked up slightly, frowned a little, and then shook her head gently.

"No, I have no impression of him. I guess he's not local. In Jiangzhou, I can mostly recognize all the wealthy and influential people."

"That should probably be someone who came specially for this auction. I didn't expect this auction to be so sensational."

"Yes, otherwise, how could it attract so many successful rich people?"

"9 million."

Just then, a familiar voice suddenly came.

Ye Chen turned back and didn't expect to see Yang Wenyu raising his bidding sign.

He bid 9 million, clearly wanting to continue competing with that person.

It might be that the young man had never encountered such a situation before.

He originally thought that 8 million was already high.

But unexpectedly, there was still someone competing with him, yet he was determined to get it.

If he couldn't take this item home, he felt he would lose face in seeing his grandfather, let alone what to give as a birthday gift.

"10 million."

Unwillingly, he then shouted a price of 10 million.

"Alright, this gentleman has again offered 10 million. Will anyone follow? 10 million once, 10 million twice."

"12 million."

Yang Wenyu indeed had deep pockets.

It was unclear whether he truly wanted the item, but now the price had quickly jumped to 12 million.

Ye Chen felt that now there seemed to be a competitive intent.

He only turned his head slightly and glanced from the corner of his eye at the young man.

He saw him extending his hand and taking out a handkerchief to gently wipe his forehead.

It was obvious that the current price was already far beyond his initial estimate.

Continuing to bid like this, who knows if he could really keep up.

"14 million."

He suddenly shouted loudly.

He clearly saw someone next to him quickly stand up, pulling at him hurriedly.

He sat down, and after a quiet whisper, the young man just disdainfully turned his head and gently shook it.

It seemed like Ye Chen could guess that the person next to him might be an assistant of sorts.

And he probably wanted to say that the price being bid was a bit too high, as now the starting price was already out, it would be difficult to take back.

"Alright, 14 million, 14 million once, 14 million twice, 14 million three times, sold."

As the hammer fell on the block, the venue erupted into warm applause.

Moreover, others were quietly discussing, indeed curious about the sudden appearance of this young man.

Ye Chen turned back to look at Yang Wenyu and noticed that he didn't seem to have many thoughts.

It was obvious that he intended to push up the price and did not truly intend to own the item.

In that case, it seemed that the young fellow had been duped.

Though Ye Chen had never participated in such events, he saw everything clearly.

He just helplessly shook his head. It seemed that being inexperienced, he would inevitably be bullied and ostracized by others later on.

"Can you see it now? The price of this ring was artificially inflated."