Road to becoming the wealthiest: Starting From Treasure Hunting in the Cabinets
Chapter 673 - 432: If You Don’t Risk Your Child, You Can’t Trap the Wolf! _2

Chapter 673: Chapter 432: If You Don’t Risk Your Child, You Can’t Trap the Wolf! _2

He originally thought that even if he withdrew to the second line, relying on his contacts and the prestige he had accumulated before, even in the American territory, it should be no problem for him to make some waves in upper-class society.

As a result, however, after coming here to dodge possible retaliation, he found that hardly anyone was paying attention to him!

The unapologetic capitalist principle of self-interest above everything else is demonstrated here to the fullest!

He has become useless to those people, so no one will use flattering words to compliment him anymore, and no one will treat him with the respectful attitude they used to.

He was unwilling to accept this, so he sought the help of a former friend to find a way to enter upper-class circles.

He believed in his own abilities, and as long as he entered this circle, he would definitely make a comeback!

He absolutely disagreed with the outside world’s claims that his past success was achieved through squeezing out others, profiting from state-owned resources, and seeking preferential policies.

That was his real ability!

It’s just that he can’t even get into this circle now!

And Sean Knight wastes such a great opportunity, what a waste!

It’s so frustrating!

Seeing that Sean didn’t respond, Mike wasn’t angry, and turned to ask Joe:

"Joe, so the bronze ware was in your hands. Do you know what’s underneath it?"

Joe thought for a moment and said:

"I remember there are six patterns or characters underneath, but neither the experts I hired nor the research I did online can figure out the meaning of these six characters."

Mike suddenly realized and looked at Sean Knight:

"So, does Mr. Sean Knight know the meaning of these six characters?"

At this time, Sean had already examined the six characters, and he looked up and said:

"The inscription is the bottom of this bronze ware, mainly stating the name of its original owner and the reason for casting this bronze ware."

"Six characters can express so much meaning?" Mike was somewhat shocked, "Can you elaborate?"

"I am just guessing, and for specifics, we need to invite the experts of Oracle Bone Script in China to appraise it." Sean said:

"So I won’t say for now. But I declare that this is not any treasure information—

If the treasure information was so obvious, I think Joe would have already found the treasure."

When these words were spoken, everyone else also laughed, expressing their agreement with Sean’s last sentence.

Indeed, anyone would be very interested in treasure information.

While there are indeed pirate treasure maps, ancient general treasures, and World War II treasures in this world, the truly genuine treasure maps are very rare.

Ninety-nine percent of those circulated on the market are fake, and even if there is an extremely small number of real ones, the information is confusing.

Combine that with the differences in map symbols and the understanding of modern people, trying to find treasure with these things is equivalent to looking for a needle in a haystack.

"Alright, alright, let’s move on to the next auction..."

Mike finally remembered his job and began the next round of the auction:

"The next item up for bidding is a massive pink diamond rough stone from South Africa, weighing up to 125 carats!"

At this moment, the attention that was originally focused on Sean Knight was instantly attracted away.

Mike waited for the Bunny Girl to bring up the plate holding the diamond, and then snapped his fingers, a beam of light directly shot onto the diamond rough stone.

Even without polishing, the diamond already shone with dazzling brilliance under the light!

"As we all know, diamonds are not exactly rare resources." Mike leaned on the table and talked eloquently:

"They are just hyped up in price. However, large-grain diamonds, especially collectible ones over a hundred carats, are still worth buying, with a high rate of value retention!"

People at their level basically understand this logic, so their eyes were eagerly looking at that pink diamond.

However, Sean only glanced at it and not interested anymore.

His purpose for coming today has been achieved, and now it depends on how much the final painting can be obtained.

As for the rest, he thinks they are not as good as the things in his space, whether they can be bought or not doesn’t matter.

What surprised Sean a bit was that the enthusiasm of participating in the pink diamond auction was almost on par with Monet’s painting.

The auctions for the next few items were relatively dull, after all, everyone’s enthusiasm was limited.

"Well, I know some of you are getting impatient. Look, even Joe is getting hungry and started eating desserts."

Mike’s voice was as humorous as ever:

"Well, I won’t waste everyone’s time, let’s move on to the final auction item!"

Upon hearing that it was the final item, everyone perked up.

Including Sean Knight.

"This is a painting..."

As soon as the word "painting" was mentioned, those who had failed to secure Monet’s work earlier were instantly delighted!

A painting that could serve as the finale must be more valuable, or the painter’s reputation must be higher than Monet’s!

Mike looked around at everyone, then spoke with excitement:

"You’re right! If it’s the finale, it proves the value of this painting—so I won’t keep you in suspense any longer, this painting is by the great Picasso—it’s called ’Eye of War’!"

Almost everyone erupted in conversation, then their gazes focused on the packing box raised by the Bunny Girl.

The Bunny Girl carefully unveiled the painting.

They knew how valuable this piece was—they could be sold a hundred times over and still not be worth as much.

Carefully laying it on the table, they stepped back and Mike said:

"Alright, if you’re interested, go take a look. After that, the auction will begin."

"Boom!"

Everyone rushed up, unable to wait, and gathered around the painting to take a closer look.

Mike wasn’t worried about these people ruining the painting, and simply let them look.

These people were quite well-behaved, looking but not touching. At most, they would just exclaim in admiration.

Picasso’s paintings are abstract, like this "Eye of War". The eyes are drawn like those of an alien, and there are more than one.

The people in the painting are small, but the eyes are big; some are ablaze, while others are leaking poison.

Many of the other elements are cryptic.

But the onlookers appeared very interested.

Sean Knight sneered and found that Alex Young was also among them, talking to someone beside him as if he were an expert.

However, the admiration on his face made Sean Knight feel that he might be more style than substance in this area!

"Alright, alright, you’ve all seen enough. Now go back to your seats. The sooner we finish the auction, the sooner we can start the cocktail party—you all at least have something to eat, while I haven’t even had a sip of water..."

Mike’s feigned grumbling caused a round of laughter.

The onlookers gradually returned to their seats, and Mike eagerly announced:

"Alright, our final auction item, a masterpiece by Picasso titled ’Eye of War’, starting at 50 million dollars—now let the auction begin!"

"Fifty-five million dollars!" The first to bid, surprisingly, was Jason, who had not said much earlier.

Moreover, he raised the bid by five million right off the bat!

However, many people were not convinced, and just two seconds after Jason’s bid, Joe raised his hand, unwilling to be outdone:

"Fifty-eight million dollars!"

Others quickly joined in, making their offers with great excitement!

Sean Knight hadn’t expected Picasso’s painting auction to be much more popular than Monet’s!

Perhaps due to the added reputation, or maybe because it was the finale, some people who hadn’t won any items yet couldn’t help but take action.

Sean Knight himself was curious—what price could this painting ultimately fetch?

All the people present, except for Sean Knight, occasionally made a bid.

Including Alex Young, who realized at this point that if he didn’t take action, he would not only leave the auction empty-handed, but his actions would have been as pointless as a clown’s.

A moment ago, he hadn’t noticed, but when he was admiring Picasso’s painting, his friend, who had brought him here, whispered a few words to him, reminding him that his earlier bids, always first but never winning, had cast doubt on his integrity.

He couldn’t let that happen!

Upon realizing this, Alex Young understood that you can’t catch the wolf without risking the kid!

Any further hesitation would indeed cost him the opportunity!