Chapter 229
As Chen Dong said, after he called out the fixed price, before the auctioneer repeated the price, six people raised their cards at the same time.
In a minute or two, the price went from the starting price of 300,000 to 720,000, and the price was still rising. There were not fewer people holding placards, but more and more people.
Obviously, everyone understands that 720,000 is not the final price of this fish, and their psychological expectations are also higher than this price.
When the price exceeded 800,000, the three of them were just happy. They were all quite satisfied with the transaction at this price.
“Aqin, the first prize of 100,000 yuan is ours.” Chen Dong whispered with a smile.
Zhao Qin was even more happy when he heard it. It was equivalent to saying that the price was 800,000 yuan, and it would be 900,000 yuan when he got it. Wow, it was so satisfying.
“Brother, I want to learn to drive.” Ah He said excitedly. At the current price, he could share 180,000. The family has enough money to build a house and buy a boat. With this money, he can consider buying a car.
“Well, Ah Qin, how about I exchange half an acre of the land over there for you?” Zhao Ping also had a new idea, or else he could build a big house and be his brother’s neighbor.
Zhao Qin was confused. The two of them seemed to have plans on how to spend the money. What about their own plans?
Thinking about the piece of land in the town, he decisively put all the inappropriate thoughts behind him. The more money he made, the more he earned, but he felt less and less enough to spend it.
No wonder the few friends I met in my previous life were all big bosses. In the eyes of others, they could just lie down and wait for death, but in the end they complained every day that they didn’t have enough money.
Now he understands that the increase in money drives ambition and divides classes.
The bidding continues, and it has exceeded 1 million at this moment. However, instead of more than ten people bidding before, there are now only five people left.
When it reached 1.1 million, only three people were left.
“It should be almost there. The transaction price is estimated to be around 1.15 million.” Chen Dong said with a smile. This price also exceeded his psychological expectations, and his expectations were also within one hundred.
“Well, that’s good.”
“Brother, what kind of car can I buy with 200,000?” Ah He asked.
“Ahe, you don’t need to buy anything good to travel around the village. How about taking a look at the Buick Excelle?”
Zhao Qin’s first car was an Excelle, but he bought it second-hand and spent more than 40,000 yuan in 2008. The person who sold him the car at the time said it was bought at the end of 2005, and the top-end version cost more than 130,000 yuan.
He didn’t replace that car until 2012, and he sold it for 15,000. It really preserved its value.
Just as the two were discussing what car to buy, a voice suddenly sounded: “1.5 million.”
Not only the four people, but also everyone present looked at the person who stood up in confusion.
He is a young man, definitely not 30 years old. He didn’t bid a price before, as if he was just waiting for this moment to win with one blow.
“It seems to be from Yue’s hometown, right?”
“Well, it’s Mr. Yue.”
Listening to the whispers next to him, Zhao Qin glanced at Chen Dong and said, “Lao Yue, the big boss in the provincial capital. I heard that he is engaged in import and export trade. He has a very strong relationship with the superiors.”
In the early days, those who engaged in import and export trade almost all relied on connections. Chen Dong quietly helped him spread the word.
“Brother, 1.5 million, 1.5 million.” Ah He was extremely excited.
Zhao Qin was equally excited. Hearing the auctioneer repeat the price twice, he even wished that the auctioneer’s hammer would fall faster so that he could make the sale earlier and get the money.
“1.5 million for the second time, 1.5 million for the second time…”
“1.55 million.” At this time, a man with an obvious Cantonese accent increased the price again.
Zhao Qin turned to look at Chen Dong again. This time he shook his head, “I don’t know him. He should be the boss from Hong Kong City.”
The young man who had just stood up frowned slightly, glanced at the area where the price was increased, lowered his head and whispered to an old man next to him, and raised his sign again, “1.8 million.”
After that, he looked at the person who had increased the price before with provocation in his eyes.
This time the other party didn’t raise the price again, and with three hammer blows, the yellow-lipped fish was finally auctioned for a sky-high price of 1.8 million.
“The fish owner is invited to come on stage for an interview.”
Chen Dong arched Zhao Qin.
“No, Brother Dong, come up quickly. I told you I won’t stand at the front desk.”
Chen Dong actually wanted to go up. After all, he had prepared his speech in advance, but Zhao Qin was here, so it would be a bad idea if he didn’t refuse. Seeing that Zhao Qin really didn’t want to go up, he got up and went on stage.
“Thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for organizing this auction, and thank you to all the seniors for their generosity.
I’m in the aquatic business, Xianlong Aquatic Products. Actually, this fish is not mine, but caught by my brother’s fishing boat. The process is quite tortuous. He doesn’t like to show up, so I can only do it for him…”
After talking for three or four minutes, the host asked him about the filming.If you are satisfied with the price, will you participate next time? Of course, Chen Dong will try his best to say good things.
Then another leader came on stage and presented him with a big check of 100,000 yuan. Of course, the check was made by KT Board, and it was just a formality, representing that the rewards promised by the chamber of commerce would be honored.
After he came down from the stage, the host began to ask the leader to give the closing speech.
“Shall we go back now?” Zhao Qin asked.
“Wait a minute.” Chen Dong asked them to wait, and he walked to a staff member. The two chatted for a while. After a while, Chen Dong was brought to a leader of the chamber of commerce, and they joked for a while.
When he came back again, he smiled and said: “Let’s go. Mr. Yue just transferred the money to the Chamber of Commerce’s account after winning the bid. The money will be in my account before noon tomorrow at the latest, and I will transfer it to you.”
“There’s no rush.” Zhao Qin didn’t know the specific auction process, but it would be quick to pay tomorrow. After all, it also involves statistics, tax returns and so on.
“Do you want to play in the city for a while?”
“No more fun. If you have something to do, go and do some errands. We can just take the shuttle bus back.”
“I’m fine too, come back.”
It was different from when they came. Although the four of them knew that the fish could be sold at a good price, they were still a little uneasy. Now, in addition to being relaxed, they only felt happy about the harvest.
No matter how boldly the four people guessed, they never expected that the price would be as high as 1.8 million.
Chen Dong only has 5%, so he doesn’t earn much, but he still makes 90,000 yuan. Whatever business he does now, he can earn 90,000 yuan just by making a few phone calls and delaying one day. What’s more, he has been messing around with several leaders of the chamber of commerce in the past two days. Ripe,
I have made a fool of myself in front of many people. This will be capital for future business, and it can also be regarded as hidden income.
“Aqin, are you planning to buy a car?”
“What kind of car should I buy?” Zhao Qin was excited. Although he still needs a lot of money, sometimes money is the same, and there will always be some squeeze.
“Why don’t you go take a look now?” Chen Dong suggested.
Zhao Qin still couldn’t bear the temptation, “Okay, let’s go and have a look.”
Chen Dongfang hit him, and the four of them went straight to the Automobile City. Zhao Ping scratched his head, wondering how his brother could think of it, “Aqin, do you really want to buy a car?”
“Look, it’s free. Brother, you have to take the time to get a driver’s license.” Zhao Ping shook his head, feeling that it was useless.
Zhao Qin smiled and didn’t try to persuade him anymore. When he and Ah He both got cars, his eldest brother would definitely feel itchy.
“What brand do you like?” When they arrived at the Auto City, Chen Dong asked while driving.
Zhao Qin hesitated and said, “Look at the public.”
In 2005, domestically produced cars were still in their infancy. The best-selling domestically produced cars were probably Xiali and Chery QQ, so he set his sights on joint venture cars.