112: The visitor is ill-intentioned.
"As expected of a young talent, arriving just in time for the cocktail party; he really is a big shot."
"Of course. After finding caesars armor, Qin Yun is now the number one person in the treasure hunting world. What's wrong with arriving a bit late?"
"Right, right, you're correct to scold us. Since he won the competition, he's different from us. We're just trash; how can we be compared to a genius?"
"Congratulations on winning the competition. I admire you greatly and have been spreading word of your deeds everywhere."
Ronald and Walter played off each other, congratulating Qin Yun in a sarcastic tone.
In front of so many people, Qin Yun knew they were trying to kill him with praise, using nonsense to roast him over a fire.
As the saying goes, one doesn't hit a smiling face, so it wasn't easy for him to retort directly.
"I only won the competition by luck; it's just a little bit different from your genuine skills."
Qin Yun wasn't one to take things lying down; he threw the very words they had said at the auction back at them.
Ronald and Walter were completely speechless.
They were Qin Yun's defeated opponents.
The key was that they had been acting very smug before the competition ended.
In their own eyes, their performance at the auction was like that of a clown.
Who knows how others were looking at them.
"You'd better not be too arrogant. If you provoke me, you won't be able to afford the price."
Ronald finished speaking with a dark expression and returned to his seat with Walter.
Qin Yun could be said to be the protagonist of tonight's party.
A Staff Member came forward to lead him and Julia to the middle of the first row.
As soon as Qin Yun sat down, many Tycoons around him came forward to chat.
"Qin Yun, congratulations on winning the competition. Today's Warehouse Auction was truly spectacular."
"Yes, it was truly worth the trip. I've never seen such an exciting Warehouse Auction before; I didn't expect such intense maneuvering."
"So young yet your strength surpasses everyone; your mindset and insight are even more remarkable. You'd have a great future in any industry."
"How do you plan to handle caesars armor? Do we have the luck to buy it?"
"I am the manager of Caltex Auction House. If you put caesars armor up for auction at our Auction House, we will definitely give you the best discounts and promotion."
"Caesar's armor needs promotion? Just say the word, and the Tycoons of New York will flock to bid on it."
...These Tycoons were being very gentlemanly just a moment ago, but when it came to caesars armor...
They all turned red in the face, either wanting to acquire the armor for themselves or gain some benefit from it.
Qin Yun clapped his hands to stop their bickering.
"Alright, alright. caesars armor is too precious, and I like it very much myself. I need some time to consider whether to sell it or keep it for my own appreciation."
"Of course, if I do sell it, I'll definitely let you know immediately."
"What ambitious man could refuse caesars armor? I'm no exception; at the very least, I have to try it on."
Qin Yun made a joke, and everyone laughed good-naturedly.
No one continued to pester him, and they returned to their seats.
At this time, a symphony orchestra took the stage to play Mozart's classical court music.
Qin Yun didn't know much about this, but it sounded quite pleasant and melodious.
The Tycoons pretended to be intoxicated by it, which he found somewhat amusing.
It seemed these people weren't above such things either; they didn't really know how to appreciate it and were just putting on airs of refinement.
There was a reason Qin Yun hadn't said how he would handle caesars armor just now.
A treasure of this level didn't need any hype at all; a large crowd of Tycoons would come to inquire.
But getting a high price for it was still relatively difficult.
Because this armor was made for Caesar, but Caesar never used it.
Therefore, the value of the armor was hard to judge.
There were few such examples before, and if he were in a hurry to sell, the price would be greatly discounted.
A low price was just one reason; a large Auction House could solve this problem.
They would invite countless Experts and scholars to boast about the armor, stirring up people's interest; perhaps some wealthy person would be willing to pay a high price for it.
However, what Qin Yun was thinking was how to maximize the value of caesars armor.
It would be best to promote the second-hand shop in his hands to the American Tycoons as much as possible.
This way, even if the price was a bit lower, it wouldn't matter.
Once the second-hand shop became famous, the treasures in the shop would be easier to sell.
He could also open several more branches to expand his business empire.
Half an hour later, the orchestral performance ended, and Ronald gave a speech on behalf of the company.
"I am honored to give a speech here on behalf of the company. The company's achievements today are inseparable from everyone's support. On behalf of the entire company, I sincerely thank everyone..."
After some pleasantries, Ronald changed the subject.
"To give back to society, I announce that everything in the warehouse will be donated to public welfare. This can be considered a small token of my appreciation."
Hearing that Ronald was going to donate the Middle Eastern Prince's warehouse, thunderous applause erupted from the audience.
"Ronald is generous."
"The Warehouse Auction company is amazing!"
"Supporting public welfare is a good thing."
"This is the attitude of a big company!"
...The Tycoons below greatly appreciated Ronald's actions, feeling for the first time that Ronald was a decent person.
Ronald smiled, very satisfied with the sensation he had caused.
After everyone quieted down, he continued, "Now, please welcome Qin Yun to the stage. He didn't spend a penny but was the biggest beneficiary of the auction. He should be able to do even better than me."
When Qin Yun heard that Ronald was donating everything from the auction, he realized things were going south.
Sure enough, Ronald was putting him in check.
He wasn't an executive of the Warehouse Auction company; what use was this bit of reputation to him?
Moreover, with caesars armor worth ten million, no one would be willing to donate it.
Amid the cheers, Qin Yun bit the bullet and slowly walked onto the stage, his mind racing for a countermeasure.
"I'm a bit of a vulgar person, and I also like caesars armor very much. If you ask a newcomer like me to donate it, I wouldn't be able to bear it."
"Although I have no power or influence, I also have a way to give back to society. In my plan, I intend to build a museum to display the valuable and meaningful antiques I've obtained from Warehouse Auctions for everyone to see."
Qin Yun added in his heart: Of course, the museum will be built in Xia Country.
Everyone below was stunned.
Opening a museum is no easy task.
Construction costs, treasures, operating costs—none of them are small amounts.
For Qin Yun to have such a grand ambition at such a young age is truly remarkable.
"That's a good ambition."
"Being able to practice it personally is more meaningful than just donating money."
"If it's built, let me know; I'll definitely go to show my support."
"I'll go too, I'll go too."
...Ronald, below the stage, was so angry he was about to vomit blood.
He donated the warehouse worth over 800,000 just to force Qin Yun to give up his.
In the end, it was easily resolved by that kid, and everyone appreciated Qin Yun's approach even more.
So he gave Walter a look.
Walter stood up, completely ruining the friendly atmosphere of the party at an inappropriate time.
"Who knows if what that kid said is true or false? Does a person from Xia Country even deserve to open a museum?"
"I think Qin Yun is just unwilling to give up caesars armor, and his nonsense is just an excuse!"