108: Chapter 108: If I donate everything, will you fix it for me?
The stunning jar appeared before everyone's eyes.
The most eye-catching part was the inscription depicting the story of Guiguzi Descending the Mountain.
In fact, rumors had long circulated in the market that this item contained secrets about Guiguzi.
Although no one had ever deciphered the secret within.
It still added a sufficiently mysterious aura to the item.
"The official starting bid is 20 million euros!"
The foreign Auctioneer looked passionate.
His words instantly ignited the entire venue.
"I bid 30 million!"
"35 million!"
"This item has collection value, I bid 36 million!"
"Good things should be displayed in our island nation's museums, I bid 40 million!"
The one speaking was none other than that guy, Kameda Nagayasu.
"The island nation is too small to accommodate such a top-tier treasure, I bid 43 million!"
Another white man stood up, representing a museum in Europe.
"I am determined to get this item, I bid 50 million!"
Shen Zhou entered the fray without hesitation and raised the bid.
"You're crazy! This thing is at best just an artifact; is it worth paying the equivalent of 400 million in your Chinese RMB?"
Kameda Nagayasu couldn't help but shout out.
Taking out 400 million in cash flow so casually was no small figure.
Even if the deal were closed now, this price was more than double the highest transaction price of last night.
But even so, he didn't want to give up easily.
He knew how high Guiguzi's status was in Chinese culture.
Not to mention that this item was also imbued with the mysterious colors of special Chinese culture.
If he could take this back, it would likely instantly trigger an explosion in the entire island nation's collecting circle.
"I bid 51 million!"
Kameda Nagayasu gritted his teeth and announced the new price.
"How ridiculous. With only that much courage, what do you have to compete with me?"
"55 million!"
Shen Zhou raised the bid again without hesitation, his gaze full of provocation as he looked at Kameda.
"You madman! You don't treat money like money at all!"
Kameda Nagayasu gnashed his teeth.
Every time Shen Zhou spoke, he added 4 million euros; he was treating money like a child's game.
Even though he was the third-generation successor of the Yamada Heavy Industries Group.
But his succession was still far off; where would he get so much money to squander?
Others in the venue didn't care about Kameda's reaction at all; everyone was staring intently at Shen Zhou.
At this moment, Shen Zhou had stood up, his tall, straight figure standing in the venue like a pine tree.
Despite calling out a price exceeding 400 million RMB, there was not a ripple on Shen Zhou's face.
"Which family from China does he actually come from?"
"Spending so lavishly, he must have a significant background!"
"China is indeed a mysterious country; these top-tier billionaires keep popping up from time to time!"
Many people couldn't help but shake their heads.
Some were even planning how to build a connection with Shen Zhou.
When Kameda Nagayasu also completely retreated, no one else in the venue dared to compete with Shen Zhou.
The foreign Auctioneer asked a few times, but no new bid appeared.
"Congratulations, Mr. Shen, on successfully winning the grand finale treasure of this Sugade Auction House Auction!"
The foreign Auctioneer led the applause, his face flushing red.
This transaction price had far exceeded their Auction's prior predictions.
And a wealthy patron like Shen Zhou, who spent money so freely, was likely someone he would rarely see again in his Auction career.
"Thank you all for letting me have it."
Shen Zhou smiled and cupped his hands to thank those around him.
He didn't think that no one else in the venue could offer a higher price.
Regardless of the reasons why others didn't bid.
They were all worthy of his thanks.
Regardless of what others thought, he had now officially secured all four of these treasures.
With this, his mission to Europe was completely accomplished.
Shen Zhou quickly proceeded with the handover with the Auction house and paid the deposit as agreed.
The remaining balance would be settled in full after the goods arrived in China.
Auctions of this level were generally broadcast live.
When Shen Zhou repeatedly bid high prices to win Chinese treasures, many reporters at home and abroad had already gone wild.
As soon as Shen Zhou and his party walked out of the door, a large number of cameras and microphones were immediately thrust at them.
"Hello, Mr. Shen, may I ask if you had decided to buy these four Chinese treasures long ago?"
"Mr. Shen, did you buy these items to add to your collection?"
"Mr. Shen, you were very relaxed and at ease in the venue; does this mean that 500-600 million in funds means nothing to you?"
"Mr. Shen, could you answer that?"
There were even many foreign reporters interviewing him in broken Chinese.
Shen Zhou was full of helplessness, feeling as if a bunch of flies were buzzing around his head.
To leave as soon as possible, he pressed his hands downward, and the crowd slowly quieted down.
"You all guessed correctly; before I came, I had already set my sights on these four treasures of our China."
"Chinese treasures should have been kept in the land of China, but were forced to drift overseas due to certain events in the past."
"Now that I have the ability, as a Chinese national, I have the responsibility and duty to bring these treasures back."
Shen Zhou spoke passionately.
However, a reporter soon asked a new question.
"Mr. Shen, you spent nearly 100 million euros this time, which is almost 700 million in RMB; do you really not care about this expenditure?"
The reporters on the scene were more focused on gossip.
The figure of 100 million euros was just too shocking.
"Sorry everyone, regarding financial questions, please forgive me for not being able to comment."
Shen Zhou said calmly.
He didn't feel that spending 100 million euros was anything extraordinary.
After all, there were plenty of people in every country richer than him.
"Mr. Shen, I heard that you have entrusted the Sugade Auction House to transport your four Auction items to China; how will you handle these four treasures next?"
"Good question. I will specially build a Private Museum, and these four Auction items will be displayed there. In the future, perhaps I will open the Private Museum to the public."
Shen Zhou gave a definitive answer.
"Mr. Shen, many Chinese netizens have suggested that you donate these four treasures directly to the state; what is your take on this?"
A foreign reporter asked an extremely tricky question.
The eyes of many reporters in the venue lit up.
Shen Zhou specifically looked at that guy and said:
"If I donated all my things, would you build me a Private Museum?"
Shen Zhou retorted unceremoniously.
He wasn't someone who lived off public opinion, so why should he care about these so-called uncrowned kings?
To avoid public opinion being completely distorted, Shen Zhou solemnly announced to the media.
"Everyone, I plan to invest 1 billion to build my Private Museum, though the location has not yet been determined."
Soon, all the reporters were completely immersed in this crazy piece of news.