Magic Doctor CEO Lady's Humble Husband (Fade Chen)
Chapter 490

As soon as he spoke these words, the audience cried out in astonishment. All the men present were wealthy and powerful men, and even if they were not practicing martial-arts, they definitely had bodyguards who practiced it. Therefore, they understood the significance of this item.

Therefore, when the elder with the white beard said that the jade sculpture was a weapon of the Earth Level martial-artist, they could not help but feel a shock. After all, they understood the power, might and authority of the Earth level martial-artist.

The weapons used by Earth level martial-artists were definitely treasures. Even if the jade sculpture was not a weapon, it was a priceless antique of high quality.

These words caught the attention of everyone present and they were excited about it.

The elder with the white beard nodded slightly at their reaction. He said: "You are all experts and specialists in the industry, I won't need to say too much. This jade sculpture has a starting price of 500 million. Those of you who are interested to bid on it can come

onstage with your purveying specialist and take a closer look."

After saying that, the elder retreated to a corner.

When the crowd heard this starting price, they were astonished. Previously, most of the exhibits, which were precious jewelry and antiques, were sold for around two or three hundred million. Now, the price of this jade sculpture was so high, at 500 million, it was truly an astronomical price.

After feeling surprised, there were many who began to feel interested in this item. After all, if this jade sculpture was a weapon of the Earth level martial-artist, 500 million would be an appropriate price. Even if the price was one billion, it would be worth it.

As a result, an eager businessman brought his purveying specialist onstage to appraise the jade sculpture.

After the appraisal, the businessman's purveying specialist nodded in approval and said, "This jade is unique indeed, and there is a nebulous cloud of energy swirling around it. I am 90% certain that this is an authentic weapon of the Earth level martial-artist."

As soon as he spoke these words, the businessman's eyes lit up. He started to bid even before he stepped off the stage. "550 million for this item."

Before the middle-aged man with the bracelets could even respond, there were other businessmen who spoke up: "Old Huang, you only added 50 million to the starting price. It's too little for such a priceless treasure."

As they spoke, one of these businessmen brought his purveying specialist onto the stage. His purveying specialist also nodded in approval. The businessman immediately made a gesture with his hand to make a bold offer, "I have 600 million, Chief Qin, this jade sculpture, I will bid on it." He told the middle-aged man with the bracelets.

Chief Qin remained silent. Another businessmen came onto the stage, and he was a rich man in his fifties.

This time, the man did not bring a purveying specialist. He came onstage alone.

In this situation, Fade Chen could not help but be a little confused, and cast a curious look at Melanie Yu.

Melanie whispered to Fade, explaining, "That is Chief Qi. He is a well-known collector of jewelry and antiques. He is an appraiser himself, therefore he does not attend these auctions with a purveying specialist. "I see!" Fade nodded. At this moment, Chief Qi stepped onto the stage. The previous bidders automatically made way for him to come close to the exhibit and observe the jade sculpture carefully.

Chief Qi moved slowly and meticulously, and each movement was calculated and professional. He gazed at the details of the sculpture, and one had the impression that he was a seasoned connoisseur of antiques and jewelry.

About ten minutes later, Chief Qi was still deep in concentration as he placed the Jade Sculpture down. He heaved a sigh of relief, looked at Chief Qin and made his bid: "700 million."

As soon as he spoke, everyone at the scene was flabbergasted. All their expressions shifted.

Still below were some other businessmen who did not go onstage. They proceeded to make their bids.

"750 million."

"Old Wang, do you want to get into trouble! You haven't brought your purveying specialist onstage to appraise the item, and you have already made a bid?"

"Chief Qi is the best appraiser here, and I trust his judgment. He has personally made a bid, so I have no reason to doubt the authenticity of the sculpture. Chief Qin, I bid on it for 750 million." "Old Wang, don't get so excited. I have 800 million, so don't fight with me."

"I- I, bid on it for 850 million!" Chief Qi hesitated and made his offer.

However, his offer was soon overshadowed by the other businessmen.

"Nine hundred million, I have nine hundred million."

"950 million, 950 million!"

Hearing this offer, Chief Qi shook his head dejectedly. He leaned to one side and did not continue to bid on the sculpture. After all, he was only a collector and compared to these businessmen who were worth billions of dollars, he did not have such financial resources.

At this moment, 950 million seemed to be the highest offer. No one made a higher bid.

Chief Wang, who made this bid, looked excited and pleased. He glanced at Chief Qin and said, "Chief Qin, no one is bidding anymore. This jade sculpture belongs to me. Come on, you can declare it sold." Chief Qin glanced at the crowd below, and was about to declare the sculpture as sold.

At this moment, Melanie raised her slim hand and said softly, "Chief Qin, wait a second."

As soon as Melanie spoke, all eyes were on her.

She stood up, took Fade's hand, and whispered, "Mr. Chen, I am interested in this jade sculpture. Can I ask for your assistance?"

Fade nodded and went onto the stage with Melanie.

When the crowd saw that Melanie was bringing a young guy onto the stage, they were dumbfounded.

Chief Wang, who had made the highest offer, couldn't help but speak up, "Director Yu, are you kidding me? I am serious about bidding, why are you onstage with a mere child?"

Melanie glared at Chief Wang and introduced Fade, "Chief Wang, you need to be more careful with your words. Mr. Chen is the purveying specialist that I invited here today."

Chief Wang was astonished when he heard her words. He chuckled, "Is he a purveying specialist? Director Yu, are you sure about this? I don't think this young kid has experience in appraising priceless treasures."

At this moment, the other businessmen and their purveying specialists were shaking their heads in disdain.

Chief Qi shook his head repeatedly and said, "Director Yu is such a well-known figure in our circle. She seems to have lost her mind. Bringing this young kid to appraise such a treasure is truly a miscalculation on her part.

As they jeered at Melanie, she looked slightly distressed. She started to explain, "Mr. Chen-"

However, before she could finished speaking, Fade interrupted her. He had circled the jade sculpture and had taken a closer look at it. After doing that, he walked back, shaking his head slightly at Melanie.