17: Nationwide sensation

The security guards who arrived were tall and sturdy, with fierce gazes like beasts ready to devour their prey.

With weapons at their waists, they stood their ground with solemn expressions, providing a significant deterrent to the customers.

Seeing that the security guards had restored order in an instant, Qin Yun secretly marveled that with such a large presence, the Auction House seemed very reliable.

Clarity returned to everyone's eyes; although they didn't dare crowd forward for fear of the security, Michael Jackson was simply too famous, and the chatter continued incessantly.

"Jackson's dance suit! It looks perfectly intact. If it's real, the price will definitely hit the roof!"

"That lyric manuscript is also good. In the eyes of fans, a manuscript is the most collectible thing, right?"

"Treasures of this caliber and fame are hard to come by even in Bolton, yet he found them in a Warehouse Auction!"

"How is that Eastern Kid so capable? To find something so precious is truly remarkable!"

"Do you guys think this could be real? It's just too inconceivable."

...After calming down, the crowd lost their previous frenzy. Most people believed the items were fake.

Jackson was a world-class top superstar; the possibility of a manuscript being forgotten in a warehouse was extremely small.

"It's hard to say, but there have been many fakes of Jackson's items recently. This is likely a fake."

"Exactly. If I had a treasure like this, I'd definitely keep it safe in a collection. It couldn't possibly be forgotten in a warehouse, so it's probably fake."

Hearing the crowd's discussion, Julia also began to doubt the authenticity of the items.

"Qin, do you think this stuff is real or fake?"

If it was fake, they would have spent a lot of money and almost run into danger—wouldn't that be a huge loss?

Qin Yun's face remained calm at all times, without a single trace of abnormality.

"Let's wait for the Expert's appraisal."

The Dance Costumes and manuscript were emitting a blue light; only genuine Michael Jackson items would possess such treasure light.

He was absolutely certain it was real; the Profound Vision Treasure Eye could not lie!

However, it was hard to explain this to Julia, so he just said they should wait for the appraisal results.

Tom handed out new white gloves to the Experts, and everyone finally began the appraisal.

The handwriting Expert carefully examined the manuscript with a magnifying glass, comparing it from time to time with Jackson's known handwriting, and found that it all matched.

As for the clothing, the Experts found the workmanship to be exquisite, and the craftsmanship and era were consistent.

A white silk armband was tied to the left sleeve of the red dance suit; after appraisal, it was identical to the ones Jackson used to wear.

But this was no small matter. To ensure everything was foolproof, several Experts even called Michael Jackson's former tailor.

Through video calls and high-definition photos, it was finally confirmed: these things were all real.

Only then did Tom announce excitedly,

"Qin, congratulations! You've found Jackson's treasure!"

He had long expected Qin Yun to soar to success, but he hadn't expected it to happen so quickly.

Was this the result of luck combined with strength?

Julia had been feeling anxious, but upon learning they were genuine, she jumped up in excitement.

She threw her arms around Qin Yun's neck and gave him a passionate kiss.

Hearing the whistles from the surroundings, she finally pulled away, her face flushed crimson.

"Qin, it's real! You are truly amazing!"

Qin Yun hadn't expected Julia to be so bold as to kiss him passionately in public.

"Of course it's real."

While he was still savoring the moment, the Auction House erupted in loud cheers.

"Holy crap, Oh my God, it's actually real!"

"I actually saw Jackson's treasures with my own eyes. This is unbelievable!"

"I want to record this moment forever; it's practically a miracle!"

...Most people took out their phones, snapping photos of Jackson's items and the frenzied crowd.

They posted to various platforms, sharing this thrilling moment.

The news quickly caused a massive stir in Bolton, being constantly reposted and shared.

Among celebrities and influencers, many were die-hard Jackson fans. They declared they would book flights to come and must take these rare treasures for themselves!

Tom was a man of the world and quickly realized what Jackson's items signified.

"Qin, it's too noisy here. How about we go to the office to talk in detail?"

He knew that the bigger the news became, the higher the price Jackson's items could fetch, so he didn't drive the customers away.

The bodyguards here were armed with live ammunition, guarding Jackson's items at all times without the slightest relaxation.

Qin Yun nodded in agreement.

Tom instructed the staff to take care of the treasures before leading Qin Yun to the office.

"Can Jackson's items be handed over to the Auction House to handle?"

He desperately wanted to use Jackson's items to increase the Auction House's influence and was somewhat worried Qin Yun would refuse his proposal.

"Sure, the items can be stored in your shop while looking for a suitable buyer. After a successful transaction, I can give you a commission!"

Qin Yun agreed readily; after all, it was better to leave Jackson's items in the Auction House's care.

At the Auction House, they could not only attract more attention and sell for a high price,

But more importantly, it would ensure the safety of these items.

After all, he didn't have armed security guards, and keeping them in his own hands would attract unnecessary trouble.

Tom hadn't expected Qin Yun to agree so straightforwardly and was overjoyed.

"Following convention, how about five percent?"

"After all, these items are too precious. The Auction House will have to spend a lot of effort and cost to safeguard them. We'll need to hire a team of security guards to patrol at night, which will also cost a lot of money."

Qin Yun smiled and shook his head.

"I can only give one percent."

"After all, one doesn't encounter Jackson's items every day. This also serves as an advertisement for your Auction House. It won't just significantly boost your fame but also bring in a large number of potential clients. For you, it's a guaranteed profitable deal!"

"If you don't agree, I'll find someone else."

Qin Yun was full of confidence; with Tom's shrewdness, he would definitely agree to these terms.

He wanted to sell for a high price, while Tom valued the fame Jackson brought. No matter how you looked at it, it was a mutually beneficial arrangement.

A bitter smile appeared on Tom's face; this kid was still so difficult to deal with.

Even after coming into such a windfall, his head was still so clear, and he wouldn't yield an inch on his own interests. It was truly rare.

"Alright, one percent it is."

Fearing Qin Yun would refuse, he thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

Since it seemed he couldn't make enough profit directly from Qin Yun, he had to find other ways to maximize the utility of Michael Jackson's manuscript and Dance Costumes.

He needed to contact the media and bloggers to make this auction a grand event and draw even more people.

By riding this wave, he could spread the Auction House's reputation far and wide.

He also needed to prepare various high-quality items; with the crowd's popularity, he could sell them for a good price and clear out quite a bit of inventory.

Seeing Tom busily working with a face full of joy, Qin Yun knew Tom was satisfied with the deal.

This could be considered a win-win situation.

It seemed it was time to have a shop of his own.

Not only could he sell items from Warehouse Auctions at high prices, but he could also hire security to protect the treasures he found.

With the Profound Vision Treasure Eye, he would surely find more treasures.

He didn't want his safety to become an issue just because he had good things in his possession.

The two of them were in complete agreement. When Qin Yun pushed open the office door and returned to the Auction House, the scene before him left him completely stunned.

The Auction House was already packed with people, and there was a sea of people even outside the door.

There were still more people parking their cars in the back.

Some people were even dressed up as Michael, holding signs and shouting loudly.