Everyone was stunned when they heard Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs bid.
Damn, fifty million for a painting?
The people who just mocked Ye Chen as a bumpkin were also dumbfounded.
"Damn, starting at fifty million, this isnРІР‚в„ўt a bumpkin, itРІР‚в„ўs clearly a rich person, right?"
"Impressive, whose rich kid is this, having so much money."
The crowd was astonished. Just now, Ye Chen bid on smaller items, so many didnРІР‚в„ўt think much of it.
But this time, a fifty million bid shocked everyone.
Even several big shots in the front row turned to look at Ye Chen.
There was a strange feeling among the crowd.
Could it be this guy not only bid on the small items earlier but also plans to take over the later lots?
Seeing someone compete with him, Luo Guofu was a bit dissatisfied.
He raised his sign again, "Fifty-one million."
He really liked this painting and was determined to get it.
He didnРІР‚в„ўt expect someone to interfere.
Ye Chen continued to raise his sign, "Sixty million."
The room fell into dead silence.
Everyone was stunned.
This is too ruthless, raising by nine million outright.
Luo Guofu frowned.
He had always liked Qi BaiРІР‚в„ўs paintings.
He had coveted this particular painting for a long time.
So he called out another bid, "Sixty-one million."
Seeing Ye Chen about to raise his sign again, Luo Guofu took a deep breath, "Young man, do me a favor, let me have this painting."
Ye Chen glanced at Luo Guofu, "Sorry, weРІР‚в„ўre not close, right? I like this painting too, why should I let you have it?"
"Seventy million." Ye Chen once again went all the way, raising it directly to seventy million.
The room went silent again; seventy million was far beyond the value of the painting.
At that moment, everyone was dumbfounded.
Even the big shots looked at Ye Chen with some shock.
Who is this young man to have such confidence?
You know, Luo Guofu just gave a heads up, yet this young man still opposed him.
"Even disregarding Old LuoРІР‚в„ўs face."
"This young man is so arrogant."
"Looks unfamiliar; could he be from a prominent family?"
The crowd buzzed with speculation about Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs identity.
If the earlier items were just for fun,
then this painting, with Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs direct sky-high bid of seventy million,
was serious business, not even giving face to Luo Guofu; this kid was simply too brazen.
Luo Guofu looked icy, took a deep breath, and although he liked it, he gave up.
Seventy million, if he continued, the painting would exceed his limit.
"Just this!"
Ye Chen was somewhat disappointed.
He was hoping for more bids from the other side.
If Luo Guofu had increased the bid, Ye Chen could have added another ten percent, but the other side gave up, so Ye Chen could only buy the painting for seventy million.
In the end, amid the eye-popping stares of the crowd, Ye Chen bought the painting for seventy million.
Ren Fei also reevaluated Ye Chen.
He suddenly felt more and more unable to read this young man.
Ye Chen noticed Ren FeiРІР‚в„ўs gaze and nodded friendly.
Ye Chen had a good impression of Ren Fei.
Ren FeiРІР‚в„ўs strength was among the top in Hua Country, but he was low-key and often engaged in charity.
Luo Guofu was too pretentious. Why canРІР‚в„ўt others bid on things he liked?
Ye Chen specialized in dealing with show-offs, no matter who you are.
"The painting РІР‚в„ўPeach Blossom Spring PaintingРІР‚в„ў has been bid for seventy million by Mr. 88. Anyone else?"
"Seventy million once."
"Seventy million twice."
"Seventy million three times."
"Congratulations Mr. 88, for winning the РІР‚в„ўPeach Blossom Spring Painting.РІР‚в„ў
Li Rongrong hammered down, signaling the painting now belonged to Ye Chen.
Luo Guofu stared coldly at Ye Chen, suddenly stood up, "Wait a minute, I suspect heРІР‚в„ўs here to cause trouble. If he wants to win this painting, he must pay first."
Upon hearing Luo GuofuРІР‚в„ўs words, the room was in an uproar.
Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs behavior today was indeed suspicious.
He bought all the items above their value.
There were instances of disorderly people in past auctions.
And Ye Chen was an unfamiliar face.
Then, a middle-aged man beside Ye Chen stood up.
"I can confirm, he just told me heРІР‚в„ўs a DiDi Brother. I feel this kid is here to cause trouble."
Upon hearing the middle-aged manРІР‚в„ўs words, the room became more chaotic.
"No wonder, heРІР‚в„ўs been bidding above the price; turns out heРІР‚в„ўs here to make trouble."
"The security is too lax."
"WhatРІР‚в„ўs up with the auction organizers?"
The crowdРІР‚в„ўs gaze changed from shock to contempt towards Ye Chen.
Luo Guofu sneered coldly at the corner of his mouth.
He was only speculating, but someone confirmed it, further suggesting Ye Chen was a fake.
Li Rongrong also looked worriedly at Ye Chen.
She didnРІР‚в„ўt know much about Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs strength, spending seventy million on this painting was indeed incredible.
At this moment, the organizerРІР‚в„ўs head stood out.
"Mr. Ye, President Luo has a point. Why donРІР‚в„ўt you pay first?"
Ye Chen sneered, "Are you all doubting my ability to pay?"
After all, the auction rule was to pay after the auction, this did indeed put Ye Chen at a disadvantage.
The organizer was also a bit embarrassed.
On one side was Luo Guofu, on the other a mysterious wealthy person.
Hard to offend either side.
Just then, Ren Fei stood up, "Forget it, no need. IРІР‚в„ўll vouch for this young man. If he canРІР‚в„ўt buy the painting, IРІР‚в„ўll pay for it."
Everyone froze upon hearing Ren FeiРІР‚в„ўs words.
The reason Ren Fei vouched for Ye Chen was because he sensed an unusual aura from him.
And the Patek Philippe Ye Chen wore was a limited edition worth more than seventy million.
Thus, it seemed normal for Ye Chen to buy the painting.
With Ren FeiРІР‚в„ўs backing, neither Luo Guofu nor the auction manager could say anything more.
Due to Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs seventy million high bid for the РІР‚в„ўPeach Blossom Spring Painting,РІР‚в„ў the auction reached an unprecedented climax.
The mid-section of the auction ended.
By then, many people had gathered around Ye Chen.
After all, to make Elder Ren the guarantor, and to spend seventy million on a painting, how could such a person be an ordinary DiDi Brother?
The middle-aged man from before also came over, "Young man, I really couldnРІР‚в„ўt tell, youРІР‚в„ўre truly a dark horse."
Ye Chen couldnРІР‚в„ўt be bothered with people like him, who played both sides.
"Mr. Ye, youРІР‚в„ўre really impressive," at this moment Ren Fei approached.
Ye Chen laughed, "Thank you, Elder Ren, for just now."
"Thank me for what? IРІР‚в„ўve always trusted my instincts," Ren Fei laughed.
They began chatting.
The elder and the young had a good rapport.
Ren Fei laughed, "By the way, Dahua Group is hosting an elite business club soon. If Mr. Ye is free, you must come."
"Of course, of course," Ye Chen nodded with a smile.
Just then, suddenly the faces of those around changed to a peculiar expression, and the atmosphere grew cold.
Behind Ye Chen, a middle-aged man approached.
At this time, Luo Guofu had somehow already stood behind Ye Chen, staring coldly at him.

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