103: Warehouse auction
Ronald took the opportunity to show off his own achievements while putting Arnold down.
He felt very proud of himself after retorting so sharply that Arnold was left speechless.
He believed he was the one in the company with the most promising prospects for promotion.
Hearing Qin Yun dare to mock his consultant, Ronald was instantly enraged.
A mere newcomer among Treasure Hunters dared to be so disrespectful to someone by his side just because he had achieved a little success.
It was simply too presumptuous.
In front of so many people, it would be beneath him to bicker directly with a junior.
Ronald turned his head to look at Walter, hoping he would speak up.
Walter hadn't expected Qin Yun to dare mock him in such a setting.
Thinking back to his previous encounter with Qin Yun, he momentarily panicked.
"What are you saying?"
"You just relied on a bit of luck to win once by a fluke; what's there to be so arrogant about? I didn't say anything when you lost to me so many times. I think you're just someone who becomes insufferable the moment you taste success. With this personality, you won't go far on the path of a Treasure Hunter."
Walter rubbed his head to hide his embarrassment, then adopted the tone of a senior to lecture the newcomer, Qin Yun.
"You must be Qin Yun, right? I heard you've been making quite a stir online lately. That's not how things should be."
"A Treasure Hunter should be down-to-earth and not reach for the stars. Showing off online after a tiny bit of success—this kind of temperament isn't what a Treasure Hunter should have."
Ronald was very satisfied with Walter's posture and shook his head while adding a few words.
He placed himself on a high pedestal, looking at Qin Yun with eyes full of pity.
To have hooked up with Arnold so soon after debuting, he was clearly someone who fished for fame.
Arnold was also a complete fool for actually daring to trust this internet celebrity.
Qin Yun gave a cold laugh; Walter, a defeated opponent, was actually putting on an act in front of him.
And Ronald, mixing with a dummy like Walter, didn't seem particularly bright either.
Since the two of them were talking down to him, he decided he would definitely target them during the auction.
"I don't know if I'll go far on the path of a Treasure Hunter, but I do know that you two will definitely be defeated by my hand today."
After glancing at the two of them, Qin Yun didn't give them any face at all and simply walked away.
Arnold was also a bit stunned.
The consultant he found was way too bold!
As a Treasure Hunter, he actually dared to mock a high-level executive of the company!
He really had guts!
Arnold felt very refreshed at this moment.
He liked this kind of person.
Befriending Qin Yun hadn't been in vain.
He jogged to catch up with Qin Yun and led the two of them to sit at his table.
"Be careful. Ronald is very insidious. He holds a high position in the company and cares deeply about his reputation; he will definitely try to trip you up."
While feeling relieved, Arnold reminded him with some concern.
"It's nothing. Auctioning warehouses is about strength. I just couldn't stand his sarcastic attitude for a high-level executive."
Qin Yun replied indifferently.
Arnold nodded.
Qin Yun was like him—an upright person who couldn't stand petty people doing dirty tricks in the shadows.
It seemed he would have to protect Qin Yun well in the future to keep him from being schemed against by petty people.
There were ten minutes left before the auction started, and almost everyone had arrived.
Most people were holding wine glasses, talking quietly with those at the same table with a gentlemanly air.
A few who were more socially active went around to different tables with their glasses to offer toasts and greetings.
The scene was harmonious, like a charity gala, with none of the explosive tension typical of a Warehouse Auction competition.
When the time came, two television Hosts walked onto the stage.
One was beautiful and elegant, the other handsome and poised; their appearance on stage drew a round of cheers.
It seemed the auction company had hired celebrities, but Qin Yun wasn't interested in local entertainment and didn't recognize who they were.
The two Hosts coordinated well, building up the atmosphere and making even the boring official talk sound quite interesting.
"I know everyone is impatient, so the two of us won't waste any more words. After I briefly introduce the rules, the Warehouse Auction will officially begin."
"This auction is primarily for internal company exchange. For the sake of fun and competitiveness, the company has added a little twist, but the auction remains fair. Only the CEO knows where the twist lies."
"All cash proceeds from this auction will be donated to public welfare organizations, so I hope everyone won't be stingy with their pockets."
"Alright, I declare the Warehouse Auction officially open."
As soon as the female Host finished speaking, five helicopters flew in from the distance.
Each helicopter carried a shipping container, and with the coordination of the Staff Members...
...the containers landed steadily on the constructed platforms.
After the helicopters flew away, the Staff Members opened all the container doors.
Several Staff Members set up cameras and fill lights.
The images from inside the warehouses were clearly displayed on the screens.
"Everyone has five minutes of observation time. After five minutes, the auction will start from the first warehouse, and the highest bidder wins."
As soon as the male Host finished speaking, some Treasure Hunters couldn't wait and walked up to the stage to observe.
Although the images on the screen were clear, they only showed one angle; they still wanted to see for themselves to be sure.
The company executives and the visiting Tycoons mostly remained in their seats.
These people weren't good at inspecting warehouses anyway, and five minutes for five warehouses was too rushed; it was better to wait for the professionals to report back.
Qin Yun was in no hurry and walked onto the stage leisurely to observe.
With his Profound Vision Treasure Eye, he could finish looking through all the warehouses in less than half a minute.
To avoid causing unnecessary suspicion, he still spent nearly a minute observing in front of each warehouse.
Melodious singing began to play in the venue.
The Treasure Hunters on stage were sweating with urgency, while those below the stage sipped red wine leisurely, occasionally exchanging a few words.
It was two completely different scenes.
Once the five minutes were up, the Treasure Hunters reluctantly retreated at the Host's reminder.
When she returned to her seat, Julia's forehead was covered in fine sweat. She was somewhat puzzled to see Qin Yun's calm demeanor.
"Qin, how many of the five warehouses did you see? The time was too short; I didn't even get a clear look at two of them before time was up."
Julia was confident in Qin Yun's strength, but this Warehouse Auction had uncertainties and the time was very tight, so luck would play a large part.
She was a bit worried that Qin Yun wouldn't be able to perform at his normal level.
Although Arnold's face was calm, his attention was entirely focused on his ears, wanting to hear how Qin Yun would answer.
"I've seen most of the five warehouses. I'm now sixty percent sure I can take the best one."
Qin Yun said faintly after taking a sip of wine.
He had looked through all five warehouses. Except for the first one, the treasure light was at least green.
It seemed the auction company had provided warehouses of decent quality.
Once the auction started, only the image of the first warehouse remained on the screen.
There were five or six pieces of solid wood furniture in the middle, with five or six cardboard boxes piled next to them.
The furniture style was good, upholstered in cowhide, likely from a relatively wealthy family.
This kind of warehouse would usually go for around one or two thousand dollars outside, but here, it was taken by a Tycoon for the high price of thirteen thousand dollars.
Qin Yun couldn't help but shake his head at this.
This warehouse only had white treasure light and didn't seem to have much gambling value.
Since it sold for thirteen thousand dollars, the competition for the subsequent warehouses would inevitably be extremely fierce.
However, he wasn't worried; he only needed to secure the best warehouse.