Let you raise pigs?But kicked me out of the classmate group?

Ke Yan greeted Zhou Si politely, and Zhou Si smiled: "Looking forward to more cooperation with you."

On the day of the auction, Qin Hao and Zhou Si arrived at the venue together.

Located in the city center, this luxurious hotel welcomes guests from all over the world with bright lights and exquisite decorations.

The image ambassador of Zhulu Clothing took photos with a smile at the door, and the scene was very lively.

“This place is really full of celebrities.”

Zhou Si, wearing a pair of exquisite pearl earrings, looked around and sighed softly.

Qin Hao smiled slightly and adjusted his tie: "In such occasions, unexpected things usually happen. Let's wait and see."

The two followed the flow of people into the venue.

Qin Hao seemed very calm and responded warmly to those who came to get to know him.

Zhou Si, on the other hand, has keen observation skills.

The auction started quickly.

The auctioneer stood on the podium and introduced the first item in a loud voice.

Qin Hao noticed that several merchants with unknown backgrounds kept exchanging glances in the seating area, seeming somewhat out of place compared to the rest of the guests.

"Those people don't look like they are just here to buy things."

Zhou Si said softly, her brows slightly furrowed, as if she was thinking about something.

"Well, let's watch. Maybe we can observe something interesting."

Qin Hao looked indifferent, but in his heart he had begun to become wary of the motives of these strangers.

During the half-time break, Mawendi walked towards them through the crowd.

"Boss Qin, Boss Zhou."

She smiled and greeted the two people gracefully.

"Wendy, sit down."

Qin Hao pointed to the empty seat next to him.

After Ma Wendi sat down, he touched the information bag in his hand and said, "There seem to be some issues with the origins of several items in this auction, especially those related to the Hong Kong businessman He family."

Qin Hao had already noticed this, and he nodded: "I know, this is just the beginning, and the things behind it may not be simple."

“Behind the auction, there may be another chess game.”

Ma Wendi looked at Qin Hao with a hint of tentativeness in his eyes.

Qin Hao seemed quite indifferent to this: "I will wait and see what happens. If there is any unusual movement, I will take measures."

Zhou Si nodded in agreement: "In this kind of situation, it is best to watch more and do less."

Ma Wendi nodded comfortably: "Boss Qin really has a good strategy. I will wait for your instructions."

In the back hall of the auction, the lights were bright and the atmosphere was becoming increasingly lively. The focus of attention was undoubtedly the He family, who had just won the first lot at a high price.

"Seven hundred thousand. They are really determined to get this bronze Buddha statue."

Zhou Si commented softly.

Qin Hao smiled calmly: "They don't seem to care about the true value of these items. It seems that they have other purposes."

Not far away, representatives of the He family were greeting a group of guests.

As the auction continued, the He family bought several items at prices higher than the market price, which quickly attracted the attention of many guests at the scene.

"Aren't they afraid of arousing suspicion by being so high-profile?"

Ma Wendi said softly, asking Qin Hao from the side.

"Maybe it's to attract attention."

Qin Hao's eyes never left the He family representative.

What kind of game is going on behind this family?
This is exactly what Qin Hao was trying to explore.

Zhou Si nodded slightly in agreement, and began to feel doubtful about the He family's financial operations that could not be concealed.

At this time, Ah San walked closer in a low voice and whispered in Qin Hao's ear: "Boss Qin, Tianliang found some information. The He family has recently tried to buy out the overseas antique market through some channels."

“Antique market?”

Qin Hao repeated, thoughtfully, "It seems that they are looking for some specific items to supplement their capital chain."

Zhou Si also looked at Qin Hao after hearing this, "Should we take some measures here?"

Qin Hao shook his head and said easily: "For now, we should continue to observe and not disrupt the situation. We are still in an advantageous position."

At this time, there was another round of fierce bidding in the venue. The He family once again launched a strong bidding and finally won it at a higher price.

“In this case, this is another lot that is not in line with the normal market value.”

Ma Wendi observed the scene and spoke softly, with deep thought in his eyes.

The auction continued, and as the He family succeeded, it seemed as if they had woven a seemingly useless web on the field.

Qin Hao stood up and stretched his arms slightly, "Maybe we should go meet them."

Zhou Si and Ma Wendi looked at each other, and immediately followed Qin Hao's steps and walked towards the direction of the He family representative.

The He family representative noticed Qin Hao and his group coming towards them, and a smile appeared on his face, "Boss Qin, I didn't expect to see you here."

"Mr. He, your company's layout in the antique market is really admirable."

Qin Hao smiled.

"No, no, Mr. Qin, thank you for your praise."

The representative of the He family responded modestly.

Zhou Si noticed the subtlety and joked in a gentle tone: "It seems that Mr. He is planning to gain a lot at this auction?"

"Haha, that's how auctions are. You don't often see interesting things. It's better to meet more friends."

As the warm lights on the scene gradually gathered on the auction table, a painting was slowly unveiled.

The auctioneer introduced with a little excitement: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is the legendary Emperor Qianlong's "Songshan Hanbai Tu"."

It was a painting with simple colors, and the rich ink color outlined the majestic Songshan Mountain and the upright Han cypress.

However, the bidders in the audience looked skeptical and whispered among themselves.

Obviously, they had doubts about the authenticity of the painting.

Then Ke Yan stepped forward. As the most prestigious appraiser present, his appearance attracted everyone's attention.

Ke Yan carefully examined the painting for a moment and shook his head gently: "Everyone, I regret to tell you that according to my appraisal, this painting is not authentic."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was an uproar in the room. Several buyers who were originally preparing to bid withdrew their number plates, as if they were unwilling to invest too much energy in the fakes.

Qin Hao said to Zhou Si softly at this time: "I am very interested in this painting. I plan to buy it."

Zhou Si turned his head and glanced at Qin Hao in confusion. People who knew Qin Hao knew that he never did anything meaningless.

Zhou Si asked in a low voice: "What do you like about this painting?"

Qin Hao raised a meaningful smile at the corner of his mouth, "Sometimes, the story beyond the real thing is the most profound."

After hearing this, Ma Wendi couldn't help but sigh: "Boss Qin, you always see the value in things that we ordinary people can't see." Ah San, who took over the conversation, added playfully: "So what interesting stories will we discover this time?"

Qin Hao looked at the paintings on the auction table thoughtfully.

The surrounding sounds gradually faded away.

He gently raised the sign in his hand and calmly stated a price, and the sound of his voice attracted the attention of many people present.

Not far away, the representative of the He family frowned slightly, realizing that Qin Hao's actions were not accidental.

"Boss Qin is indeed extraordinary."

He pondered in his heart.

After the auction ended, Qin Hao left the auction hall and quickly walked towards a small room at the end of the corridor.

There, he learned that Liu Xian was having a secret conversation with Ke Yan about the fake painting.

When Qin Hao pushed open the door, the room was silent.

Liu Xian and Ke Yan were so shocked by his appearance that they were speechless for a moment.

Qin Hao smiled and walked closer as if he was relaxed.

"Boss Qin,"

Ke Yan was the first to break the silence, "Are you also interested in this painting?"

Qin Hao nodded and turned his gaze to Liu Xian, who was looking uneasy. "I want to talk to Mr. Liu alone. Is that okay, Ke Yan?"

Ke Yan keenly sensed that something was wrong with the atmosphere, nodded and said goodbye, leaving the space for the two of them.

Liu Xian's expression flickered slightly.

"Boss Qin, do you want to talk about this painting?"

"Yes, very much so."

Qin Hao answered directly, "I want to buy this painting."

Liu Xian tried to keep his face calm, "But, you know this is just a fake, right?"

Qin Hao smiled, his expression unchanged, "Mr. Liu, sometimes whether it is genuine or fake is not my main concern."

“I’m more interested in the story behind it and its role in this auction.”

Liu Xian was obviously confused by Qin Hao's complicated words, but he also felt a little uneasy. "Boss Qin, what do you mean?"

Qin Hao walked closer slowly, "I know you took some special measures in this auction."

“For example, manipulating auction prices.”

Liu Xian's expression changed immediately, and he stared at Qin Hao nervously, "You...how did you know that?"

“For some things, I have my own way of getting information.”

Qin Hao's tone was tepid. "What I want to say is, if you are willing to make the deal at this price, then we will treat it as part of the business behavior."

"Of course, the premise is that I offer a price that you can't imagine."

Liu Xian hesitated for a moment, knowing that the man in front of him was not someone he could easily fool, and asked, "How much are you willing to pay?"

Qin Hao smiled slightly, "Two hundred and fifty thousand."

"Two hundred and fifty thousand?"

Liu Xian was so surprised that his eyes were wide open. Someone was willing to pay such a high price for a fake painting that was worth less than 10% of the original. It could only be said that the other party had a broader vision than he did.

But the things Qin Hao mentioned made it impossible for him to refuse.

Qin Hao handed over a check and said, "Deal."

"Well, this painting is mine now."

Liu Xian nodded in acceptance.

Qin Hao patted Liu Xian's shoulder gently, then turned and left.

Returning to the auction hall, Qin Hao found that Zhou Si and Asan were already waiting for him.

Seeing that he was safe and sound, they came forward at the same time.

Ah San joked, "From the looks of you, I think the deal has been concluded, right?"

Qin Hao smiled and nodded, while Zhou Si gave him a curious look.

But he didn't explain much and asked a few people to go back to the company first.

Qin Hao sat in his private office.

He put down the cell phone beside him, which contained the history and rumors about the fake painting.

Looking at the painting, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

As soon as I opened the webpage, the door was gently pushed open and Zhou Si walked in briskly.

Seeing Qin Hao's focused look, she couldn't help but say, "Are you really willing to spend so much money on this fake? To be honest, I've never seen you interested in this kind of thing."

Qin Hao gently placed the painting on the table and looked up at her. "Sometimes, value is not just measured by money."

“The story behind a canvas is sometimes more worth exploring.”

Zhou Si walked around to his desk and folded his arms, "So, what is the secret of this painting?"

Qin Hao raised his head and looked through the not-so-wide window in front of him, as if he could see somewhere farther.

"Rumor has it that this painting once belonged to a long-vanished artist, and that some of his works contain clues to a lost treasure."

"Lost treasure?"

Zhou Si was obviously more interested. She blinked her eyes with a smile on her face, but asked seriously, "So, what does this have to do with our business layout?"

Qin Hao returned his gaze to her, his expression becoming more serious. "This is not just about the secret in the painting, it also involves a project we are about to launch, which is the cooperation with Chengyi Culture."

He paused and continued, "I need to find the hacker Tianliang. Using his technology, we may be able to extract more useful information from the painting."

Zhou Si nodded. She understood that Qin Hao never did meaningless things.

"I'll help you contact Tianliang."

"Well, with him here, I believe the results will come out quickly."

Qin Hao gave Zhou Si a grateful smile.

Their tacit cooperation is like a stable and unchanging bond.

Zhou Si smiled slightly, and then looked around curiously at the office decorated with all kinds of modern equipment. "By the way, this painting hanging here really gives the office some artistic atmosphere."

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