Chapter 9 Leonardo Da Vinci's Painting

"I found the early authentic artwork of Leonardo da Vinci. Due to improper safekeeping, its value is estimated to be fourteen million dollars!"

Lee opened his mouth slightly and took a deep breath. Fourteen million dollars meant one hundred million yuan!

No matter what, this mansion had to be bought. Even if the premium was several times, which was worth it!

Seeing that Lee didn't move, Xiao Mei asked with concern.

"Boss, have you found anything new?"

Lee asked calmly, "Xiao Mei, does the old owner of this mansion have any collection hobbies?"

Xiao Mei thought for a while and nodded, "His son once complained on Twitter that the old man liked to collect some flea market goods. He often bought a lot of useless things, but his son packed and disposed of them."

"Boss, why do you ask this? Is there anything wrong?"

"Nothing. It's just a work habit."

What Xiao Mei didn't know was that her words inspired Lee a lot.

On a temporary built auction stand, the host in a suit knocked a stick to indicate everyone to be quiet.

"Gentlemen and ladies, this is a high-end villa authorized by Citibank to be auctioned. The price is 800 thousand dollars, and the lowest price is 10,000 dollars. Please bid."

Before he could finish his words, Lee raised his hand and said, "I'll pay one million dollars!"

"This gentleman offered one million dollars. Have a higher offer?"

Not to be outdone, Thomas raised his hand and made a gesture.

"This old man offered one million one hundred thousand dollars. Is there any higher price?"

This mansion occupied a total area of 400 square meters, and with two spacious yards, its market value was up to 1.5 million dollars. The auction price was immediately raised to 1.45 million dollars.

Hearing the price, all the people present knew that there was no room for profit inside, so they gave up bidding.

Now there was only Lee who was determined to get it, and Thomas who was making trouble aside.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the guy from the State of Hua was very interested in this mansion, and Thomas was no exception.

In order to make him suffer and know that the high-end mansion was not the domain he could touch, Thomas decided to take advantage of the newcomers' mind that wanting to buy the first house eagerly and slowly let Lee fall into a tangle.

"1.6 million dollars!"

Thomas's bid made everyone silent. This old man was so insidious. This price would definitely make the newcomers who had never been in touch with the blind box of high-end real estate in a dilemma.

They looked at the two people who didn't fit in them with gloating eyes, wondering if the boy from New York would fall into the trap.

At this moment, Thomas felt that he was a villain with a shovel in his hand. As long as Lee took a step forward, he wouldn't mind singing and smoking a cigar to bury his alive opponent!

"Two million dollars!"

To everyone's astonishment, Lee sneered and offered an astonishing price!

Even the host looked at Lee and the gavel in his hand didn't fall instantly.

All the people present felt that Lee was making a fool of himself. Thomas smiled politely and asked,

"Dear Lee, may I ask if you have so much cash flow?"

"If you miss or regret auction, all the security deposit will be deducted."

To participate in the auction of the high-end villa of Citibank, they were required to pay 600 thousand dollars security deposit in advance. If they regretted it, the bank would deduct the corresponding deposit legally.

That was not a small amount, so no one would make fun of the auction.

It was known to all that Lee's family had encountered some difficulties. It was difficult for them to pay two million dollars within the prescribed time limit.

"Please drop the gavel!"

"I can finish the deal on the spot."

The manager in charge of the auction hurriedly made a gesture to the host, indicating him to put down the gavel as soon as possible. Where could he find a second person like Lee who was foolish in a short time?

Lee just didn't want to bid with Thomas slowly. It was a waste of time and Thomas had a lot of tricks to play him.

Of course, he didn't forget to humiliate the other party, "Old man, if you think I'm a pauper, you can continue to raise the price."

"Think about your authority. You can only call out 1.6 million dollars."

Thomas was just a representative of the company. He couldn't take the risk of losing money to raise the price with Lee. The word made everyone present feel uncomfortable.

Thomas, on the other hand, was more like a wolf whose tail was stamped on. He was so angry that his brain was burning. But he told himself not to be trapped by the other party's trick and be his master for a while.

"Two million dollars once."

"Two million dollars for two times. Is there a higher price?"

The host put his gavel on the table and announced, "Two million dollars deal!"

Under the watchful eyes of the public, Lee completed the deal with the person in charge of Citibank. When the person in charge received the call of a successful transfer, he smiled happily.

He couldn't help saying from the bottom of his heart, "Sir, you are a good man!"

With this sum alone, his commission was over 10,000 dollars.

Hearing this praise, Lee twitched his mouth and didn't lower himself to the same level as the other party.

All he wanted to do was to open the blind box of real estate that cost two million dollars to find the painting mentioned in the hint!