Invincible Copy System
Chapter Summary
These were simply enthusiasts of antiques and jewelry who had already seen many valuable items in the auction catalog and received certifications from experts in the city. These items were mostly low-end, each worth only a few million yuan individually, but once gathered together, they would amount to a considerable sum. Everyone was well aware of the item's value, but they didn't understand what it represented for Zhou Tao.
After all the procedures were completed, a very important step had arrived: the auction. Many people weren't there for charity, nor did they intend to have anything to do with Liu Ning. These were simply enthusiasts of antiques and jewelry who had already seen many valuable items in the auction catalog and received certifications from experts in the city. This meant they absolutely wouldn't buy fakes here; as long as they threw their money in, they could get a genuine piece. The value of these items was increasing, and even for investment purposes, buying a couple was a must—it would be extremely profitable. That was their mindset. Of course, Liu Ning welcomed them, since his items were all replicas, and converting them into cash was the best thing to do.
Liu Ning had prepared well in advance, with two large boxes full of valuable items. These items were mostly low-end, each worth only a few million yuan individually, but once gathered together, they would amount to a considerable sum. Moreover, Liu Ning could guarantee their authenticity. He had also invited some antique appraisal experts from the city to the event. These experts could earn over a million yuan simply by coming here and conducting their appraisals, without doing anything else. Furthermore, everything here was genuine, and they would provide a legitimate answer to any questions asked. It wasn't like anyone was asking them to commit fraud. Besides, the buyers weren't fools; each buyer was accompanied by an expert who would naturally determine the authenticity of the items after their appraisal.
The first thing he brought out was a large ceramic jar, a replica Liu Ning had made before. When he took it out, Liu Ning immediately thought of someone—none other than Zhou Tao. Without Zhou Tao, how could they be where they are today? Zhou Tao was also there. Upon seeing the ceramic jar, he was filled with a multitude of questions. Wasn't this the one Liu Ning had sold him? It was a product of fate between the two of them. Without it, they wouldn't be such good friends now. What was going on? How could there be an exact replica? Zhou Tao began to have doubts. Did Liu Ning perhaps own a counterfeit factory? But that seemed impossible; the jar looked flawless from every angle.
Zhou Tao was genuinely puzzled. Could this item have been a pair? If it was a pair, why didn't Liu Ning bring it out in the first place? Everyone knows the pricing rules in the antique market. If you only bring out one antique, it's only worth around 5 million yuan. But if you can bring out a pair, and someone can prove that both are genuine, the value is at least 20 million yuan. Liu Ning probably didn't understand this rule, so he didn't bring out the other one. He shook his head speechlessly. He had to win the bid for this item because the other one was in his hands. Once he got it, it wouldn't just be a matter of doubling its value; it would also make him a more prestigious gift.
Zhou Chao immediately dismissed the others. This item was very valuable, but definitely not worth 8 million yuan. When it was placed on the stage, Zhou Tao immediately offered 8 million yuan. Although it had appreciated recently, it was still impossible for it to exceed 8 million yuan. Liu Ning, seeing Zhou Tao's eyes, immediately understood what was going on. Zhou Tao definitely wanted to buy it to collect and commemorate their friendship. When the others saw that it was the young master of the Zhou family, they immediately suppressed their desires. His family specialized in trading, and if it came to playing with money, they were definitely no match for him. Besides, he had already offered 8 million yuan, which was an astronomical price in this industry. Continuing to bid would be pointless.
Everyone was well aware of the item's value, but they didn't understand what it represented for Zhou Tao. It represented a turning point for Zhou Tao. If Liu Ning hadn't appeared, Zhou Tao would likely still be a small businessman. Although he was the young master of the Zhou family, there were many young masters in the Zhou family; why would they notice him? Everything he had was brought about by Liu Ning, so Zhou Tao had to acquire this item. For Zhou Tao, this item also represented his future, so he had no choice but to acquire it. The others, of course, didn't understand what was going on. However, not everyone present was aware of the Zhou family's power. The Eight Great Groups were powerful, but they couldn't control everything. When encountering something good, we still hope for a fair price.
"10 million yuan..."
Soon, someone placed a bid, and the price was 2 million yuan higher than Zhou Tao's. The speaker was a fat man, also from one of the eight major groups. He disliked Zhou Tao intensely. Originally, Zhou Tao's status was similar to Zhou Tao's, but now Zhou Tao had surpassed him by a large margin. Moreover, this guy had another skill: he was good at reading people's expressions. He knew that this was Liu Ning's first item to be auctioned. If it could fetch a sky-high price, Liu Ning would definitely remember him. Everyone knew how Zhou Tao had risen to power. If he could also establish a relationship with Liu Ning, the outcome would be completely different. So, this guy completely disregarded Zhou Tao's gaze. At worst, they could fight it out; maybe you wouldn't even be as good as me.
Besides, there's the value of this item. The fat man knew very well that although Zhou Tao was young in this industry, his skills were comparable to some veteran aviators. For example, those so-called experts were probably not as capable as Zhou Tao when it came to assessing things. Zhou Tao had already examined it for a long time, which proved one thing: the item definitely had value. Even if it cost 10 million to buy, it wouldn't be junk. Even if he lost a little, being able to establish a connection with Liu Ning was already quite a good thing. So, this guy happily looked around. Even if there were competitors, he thought he could help Liu Ning raise the price. Liu Ning saw all of this, and he had indirectly helped Liu Ning. He had to remember this favor.