124: A grand and powerful event
"Have the containers come looking for us?"
Qin Yun was stunned, momentarily confused by Julia's intention.
"As long as we put on a grand Warehouse Auction event, the storage companies will definitely contact us on their own initiative without us having to look for them."
Seeing Qin Yun's dazed look, Julia found it quite cute and laughed a few times before stopping the suspense.
She thought that with Qin Yun's recent reputation and connections,
If they were to hold a grand Warehouse Auction in Boston,
The storage companies would certainly lend a hand.
Because Qin Yun had just won Caesar's Armor at auction, it had caused a massive sensation across the entire United States.
The storage companies wouldn't miss this great opportunity; it was highly likely they would bring out those containers reserved for other purposes ahead of schedule.
Qin Yun nodded thoughtfully.
This was indeed a good idea and had a certain degree of feasibility for him.
At the very least, it was much better than running around like a headless chicken.
"Let's do it that way. Make the momentum a bit bigger, ideally attracting some Tycoons from outside the Treasure Hunting Circle. I'm not worried about the storage companies not coming to us."
Since he couldn't find the containers for the time being, Qin Yun had no other choice but to do his best.
He planned to put Caesar's Armor up for auction that day to attract people's attention.
He would build up the momentum with the Tycoons he was on good terms with, and then contact Arnold from the Storage Company's auction division.
With just a subtle mention, the preparations would be mostly complete.
Everything was ready; all that was missing was the 'east wind' of the containers.
With this in mind, Qin Yun excused himself from the group and left the Warehouse Auction site.
While booking plane tickets, he began contacting his Tycoon friends.
When they learned that Qin Yun was initiating a Warehouse Auction in Bolton, they all promised to attend.
Even if there weren't many good items, it was worth it just to observe Qin Yun's moves up close.
Upon hearing that Caesar's Armor would also be auctioned before the Warehouse Auction,
The people on the other end of the phone were incredibly excited. While confirming their attendance, they also beat their chests and guaranteed they would use their own influence to build up the momentum.
They wanted to show their friends in other cities that the Warehouse Auction held in Bolton would be larger in scale than those in any other city.
After contacting the big shots, all that remained was to finalize the venue for the auction.
Qin Yun planned to rent the largest football stadium in Bolton, Fenway Park.
The venue was large enough, and the rent was much cheaper than a basketball arena.
This was because soccer wasn't as popular in the United States.
Their national strength was barely ranked in the world, and there were no world-class stars or matches.
The soccer teams' income wasn't high, so the soccer venues were relatively easy to negotiate for.
Having prepared almost everything he could think of, all that was left was to wait quietly.
Wilmington was nearly a ten-hour drive from Boston.
This second-hand Ford Pickup truck had been with him long enough; Qin Yun decided to change to a more comfortable one.
As a grown man whose body had been strengthened by the Profound Vision Treasure Eye, spending a long time in the pickup wasn't much of an issue for him.
But for Julia, a woman, even though she didn't say anything, it wasn't good for her to spend over ten hours a day in this crude pickup.
More importantly, safety couldn't be guaranteed.
In the future, he would be transporting valuable treasures, which required certain protective performance and power from the pickup.
If the car was good enough, he could just ram through if anyone tried to block the road.
So, he sold the pickup directly to a used car dealership for twenty thousand dollars.
He had previously bought this pickup from Tom at a twenty percent discount for twenty thousand dollars.
Selling it for twenty thousand dollars now was equivalent to using it for free for over a month.
After flying back to Bolton, the two of them went straight to a Ford Pickup dealership.
At a glance, Qin Yun took a liking to the latest F-150 Raptor R on display.
With its wild exterior, powerful engine, extreme performance, massive space, and comfortable new seat materials,
It was the pinnacle of the pickup world from every perspective.
The price was around nine hundred thousand dollars, making it a tool for many Tycoons and celebrities to show off.
But for a Treasure Hunter like Qin Yun who traversed the entire United States, it was a very practical tool.
Julia was also very satisfied with this F-150 Raptor R.
The space was much larger than the old Ford, the interior was very high-end, and the back seats were more comfortable than those in many RVs.
The shock absorption was outstanding; if they did 'that' in the car, they wouldn't feel much inside, though the car body would definitely be seen shaking incessantly from the outside.
Julia's face turned slightly red. She lowered her head and, seeing that Qin Yun hadn't noticed her embarrassment, finally felt at ease.
Qin Yun didn't hesitate and bought the highest-spec version directly.
By the time the two of them drove the new car home, news of the large-scale auction to be held in Bolton had already gone viral in the Treasure Hunting Circle.
Not only were many celebrities and Tycoons co-sponsoring the initiative, but even Qin Yun, the newcomer with unparalleled momentum, was going to participate.
Furthermore, Caesar's Armor would be auctioned an hour before the Warehouse Auction.
He was the most famous emperor. In the minds of Americans whose grasp of history wasn't very good,
Julius Caesar's fame could rival that of God, and his persona had long been draped in mythological colors.
This suit of armor was a supreme treasure in the hearts of many.
Hollywood film companies even contacted Qin Yun, wanting to film a blockbuster with this armor as the theme.
Once the news spread, it wasn't just people from the Treasure Hunting Circle who were interested.
Many Tycoons and celebrities also began to pay attention to this unusual Warehouse Auction event.
Even many tourists were very interested in it.
They planned to visit Bolton and take the opportunity to see Caesar's Armor.
The Bolton officials hadn't expected a Warehouse Auction to cause such a huge sensation.
So, they proactively contacted the organizers and deployed relevant departments to ensure the safety and order of the auction.
Even the Person in Charge of Fenway Park called, saying that while giving a twenty percent discount on the rent, they would also arrange food and drinks for everyone.
Many divisions of storage companies were very interested in the upcoming Warehouse Auction in Bolton.
Especially the divisions in dozens of large and small cities near Bolton; they all requested to participate in this auction and wanted as many warehouse slots as possible.
Qin Yun hadn't expected that holding a Warehouse Auction would have such a huge impact.
Moreover, there were countless matters for him to handle.
The commissions and cuts alone required constant negotiation and discussion.
The initiator of a Warehouse Auction needed to handle a series of things like promotion, venue, and Staff Members.
Doing this wasn't without reward; the storage companies would give the organizers a commission of five to fifteen percent of the transaction volume.
The sensation caused by this Warehouse Auction was so great that many branch companies were willing to offer a commission of over ten percent.
Qin Yun was worried about missing the shipwreck containers and found it hard to refuse the storage companies.
He agreed to any Storage Company that was willing to come.
When they returned home, Hank was already waiting for them in the living room.
"Qin Yun, you're finally here. Why didn't you tell me the news about organizing a Warehouse Auction? Although I'm not as capable as you, I still have some fame in Bolton. I'll do my humble part and contact my friends in the circle to support you!"
Hank stood up to welcome Qin Yun to sit down and spoke with an excited expression.
"I didn't want to trouble you before, sir. With you joining, this Warehouse Auction will surely be a complete success."
Qin Yun explained with a smile.
After handing over the trivial matters to Julia, he began to prepare for the opening of the auction.
With so many Tycoons and tourists interested, it would be a waste to only auction Caesar's Armor.
He wanted to organize his own warehouses and contact some friends in the circle to set the lively atmosphere ablaze!