novel for you Chapter 1324 Now They're Scared
Chapter 1324 Now They're Scared
Four hundred and fifty million is already a lot, but Liang Chen still wants to swindle Huo Yanchen out of a large sum of money.
He wanted to continue raising his paddle, but Wu Ailan stopped him: "Liang Chen, think it over carefully. Do you really think Huo Yanchen will keep betting? You've already raised quite a bit. You'd better quit while you're ahead. If Huo Yanchen stops betting later, you won't be able to recover."
Wu Ailan has been in this circle for so long, so she is indeed much more experienced than Liang Chen. Huo Yanchen did buy a lot of things tonight, but Huo Yanchen never plays by the rules. Who knows what he's thinking? And no one can be sure if he will follow suit.
Liang Chen was now full of confidence: "No, sister, you can trust me. Huo Yanchen will definitely follow."
The auctioneer is now just one hammer blow away. If it falls, the deal will be done, and the item will belong to Huo Yanchen.
Just a second before the hammer fell, Liang Chen raised his hand: "Four hundred and seventy million."
After saying that, Liang Chen gave Huo Yanchen a provocative look.
Everyone was used to the boy's repeated provocations of Huo Yanchen. After all, he had tried to take things from Huo Yanchen many times that night, and although he hadn't succeeded, everyone could tell that he was targeting Huo Yanchen.
Now, everyone is curious whether Huo Yanchen will get the ornament again, and who will be the winner in the end.
Huo Yanchen kept looking ahead, completely ignoring Liang Chen's provocation.
The auctioneer then brought down the gavel: "Four hundred and seventy million for one round."
After the hammer fell, Liang Chen was still smug, having made Huo Yanchen spend several hundred million more.
Huo Yanchen remains unmoved, and Liang Chen is not flustered either.
After a long pause, the auctioneer called out a second time: "Four hundred and seventy million, twice."
When Liang Chen got here, he became a little nervous. Could it be that Huo Yanchen stopped moving?
Does Huo Yanchen not want it anymore?
Impossible. Huo Yanchen is not short of money. Besides, Huo Yanchen has clearly shown interest. He would bid on those junk items before, so how could he possibly refuse such a beautiful ornament?
In those few seconds, Liang Chen was visibly tense.
"Are there any other bidders raising the price?" the auctioneer continued.
Almost everyone was watching Huo Yanchen; whether or not the price would be raised depended on him.
Liang Chen's expression changed, and his palms were sweaty; he was extremely nervous.
What's wrong with Huo Yanchen? Does he not want it anymore?
But if Huo Yanchen doesn't want it, he'll have to spend so much money to buy it. Where would he get so much money?
Auction houses have a strict rule that once a price is bid, the item must be won; otherwise, the bidder will face severe penalties.
He was as arrogant as he had been just moments before, and now he was incredibly nervous, fearing that Huo Yanchen would stop calling out to him.
Just then, Huo Yanchen moved his hand. A glint flashed in Liang Chen's eyes, and he also breathed a sigh of relief. Huo Yanchen was finally going to raise the price. Since Huo Yanchen had raised it this time, he wouldn't add any more. He was also afraid that Huo Yanchen would think it was too expensive.
Just as Liang Chen was secretly pleased, he noticed that Huo Yanchen was not raising his paddle to increase the price, but instead reached out to touch Jiang Manman's hair.
He had no intention of raising the price, and now it was Liang Chen's turn to panic completely.
No, no, Huo Yanchen is definitely still pretending. He's just trying to make him anxious.
Seeing that the auctioneer was about to call for the third time, Liang Chen quickly stood up and said, "Huo Yanchen, don't you want this ornament anymore? If you don't have the money and can't afford it, and you lose to me, then you'll be extremely embarrassed."
Liang Chen is still provoking Huo Yanchen, hoping to get Huo Yanchen to keep calling him "higher."
Huo Yanchen is so rich, he must hate it when people question him and he certainly doesn't want to be looked down upon, so using reverse psychology is the most effective tactic.
Jiang Manman, who was standing next to him, didn't expect Liang Chen to be so stupid. Couldn't he see such an obvious trap? But Liang Chen was so blinded by his own stupidity that he insisted on jumping in.
Huo Yanchen had already bid up to 4,500, which was Liang Chen's last chance. Not only did Liang Chen not seize it, but he actually thought he had tricked Huo Yanchen and was still gloating. What's the use of panicking now? It's too late!
"I feel quite embarrassed for taking so many of your favorite things. Since this gentleman likes this ornament so much, then you can have it. Congratulations," Huo Yanchen said, his tone full of sarcasm.
Liang Chen froze, now completely panicked: "Huo Yanchen, are you kidding me? Didn't you want it? Why aren't you asking anymore?"
Upon hearing Liang Chen's words, some people's expressions began to show disdain.
"Why are you so sore loser? Isn't there a threshold to come here? Four hundred million shouldn't be enough to break your nerve like this, right?"
"Exactly, that was the price he set himself. Nobody forced him. He was trying to rip off President Huo. President Huo isn't some kind of innocent victim, is he? It's really embarrassing that things have turned out this way."
"Who brought him out? Whose family is this? I've never seen him before. Does he even deserve to be here?"
The voices of the others reached Liang Chen's ears to some extent, and Liang Chen's expression turned ugly.
Just then, the auctioneer's gavel fell: "Four hundred and seventy million for the third time. Congratulations, sir. We will deliver the item to you after the auction. Please look forward to it."
Liang Chen's face looked extremely pale, completely devoid of color.
He stood up: "No, that's not it, I didn't... It was Huo Yanchen who wanted it, Huo Yanchen's 450 million, I'm willing to give it to him!"
"Liang Chen!" Wu Ailan called his name at this moment, her tone full of warning.
Liang Chen set the price himself, and now things have turned out so ugly. Who can be blamed for this?
She had warned Liang Chen long ago, but he didn't listen. If he makes a scene now, he'll only embarrass himself.
Liang Chen didn't know what to do. It seemed he had gone too far. He had intended to trick Huo Yanchen, but Huo Yanchen had deliberately outsmarted him and ended up getting tricked instead.
That damned Huo Yanchen!
"Sister, I..."
He didn't do it on purpose, he really didn't do it on purpose!
At this point, the auction will end, and everyone can take a break, grab something to eat, or use the restroom.
Liang Chen didn't know what to do. He simply didn't have that much money. Wu Ailan had also said that if he messed things up, she wouldn't give him any money.
"Sister, please help me, please, just this once more, okay?" Liang Chen grabbed Wu Ailan's hand; now he could only rely on Wu Ailan.
"Liang Chen, I warned you long ago."
Liang Chen said, "I know, I was wrong, I will never do it again. Sister, please help me this time, I will do anything you ask, please, sister."