Lost and Spy

One thousand dollars!
Grayson actually offered a high price of one thousand dollars for this damn bronze mirror that was only worth two hundred dollars!

Crazy. Really crazy!

Dudley's face turned livid.

Even though he and Grayson were political enemies, he never expected that the other party would hold on to him so tightly.

However, this bronze mirror must not be given up, as it is related to the reputation of the Bushezong family.

Dudley could only grit his teeth and once again quoted a price that even he couldn't believe:
One thousand two hundred dollars!
But this time, Grayson was not prepared to continue competing with him.

In the end, the bronze mirror that he bought for two hundred dollars returned to Dudley for one thousand two hundred dollars.

Mr. Dudley Buscezon didn't know whether he should be happy for saving the Buscezon family's reputation or frustrated for wasting so much money.

Grayson even sent his blessing to his opponent.

Damn it, just wait, I will take revenge on you one day.

Then, the auction items went on one by one.

Dudley did not participate in any auction of cultural relics again.

The Busaizong family's funds are already very tight.

He didn't want his family to get into any trouble.

The auction was coming to an end.

One after another, the cultural relics were successfully auctioned off.

Dudley also breathed a sigh of relief.

Although there was no particularly outstanding performance today, at least it did not cause dissatisfaction among the Americans.

At least, it's neither good nor bad.

Just when the last piece of cultural relic was sold and everyone thought the auction was over, Meng Shaoyuan once again replaced the auctioneer:
"Thank you very much for your generous support for charity. On behalf of myself, the United States, and the Filipino people who are suffering, I would like to express my gratitude."

His words immediately aroused applause from the guests.

When the applause died down, Meng Shaoyuan continued, "Next, we will conduct the final auction."

Another auction?
What kind of thing is this that is kept at the bottom of the box and is auctioned off at the very last minute?

All the guests held their breath and listened to Meng Shaoyuan continue:
"I have already said before the auction that all proceeds from this auction will go into the 'United Relief Fund'. Although I am the chairman of this foundation, I also have to take care of Manila's security and reconstruction. I am really overwhelmed, so I decided to appoint a vice chairman to assist me in handling the foundation."

As a result, everyone immediately became excited.

This is not as simple as being a vice president.

This will not only allow you to control huge amounts of money, but also give you enormous power.

He could even report directly to Colonel Charles.

This privilege is enough to make anyone jealous.

Dudley felt his heartbeat quicken.

No matter how difficult it is, I must get this position.

It might make the Busaizong family's life very difficult in the future, but compared with what they can get, it is definitely worth it.

"Colonel." Grayson was the first to speak: "I am willing to donate 5,000 US dollars to the foundation!"

Good guy.

Everyone reacted the same way Dudley and Grayson did.

This so-called vice chairman position is obtained through auction.

Five thousand dollars!

This is enough to scare off a lot of people.

Dudley thought about it and gritted his teeth: "Colonel, I am willing to donate 6,000 US dollars to the foundation!"

Obviously, neither of these two big men is willing to give up this position.

In a short while, the price had risen to ten thousand US dollars!
A very huge number.

But at this point, Dudley was like a gambler, willing to bet everything he had.

He took a deep breath and offered a price that he thought was hard to refuse:

Twelve thousand US dollars!
He believed that this price was already astronomical!

However, Grayson just smiled and said, "Fifteen thousand dollars!"

damn it!
Dudley's anger has reached an unprecedented level!

And he knew even more clearly that if he continued like this, Grayson would fight him to the death.

So, after a short period of consideration, Dudley finally quoted a price again:
"Thirty thousand dollars!"

In an instant, the whole scene fell silent.

Thirty thousand US dollars!

This is really a shocking price!
"Mr. Dudley Busaizong." Meng Shaoyuan looked at him and said, "Did you say thirty thousand U.S. dollars?"

"Yes!" Dudley said very confidently, "I am willing to donate 30,000 US dollars to the foundation!"

Meng Shaoyuan looked at Grayson again: "Mr. Grayson, what about you?"

Grayson smiled and said, "Since Mr. Dudley is so willing to contribute to the charity of the Philippines, I should fulfill his wish."

"Thank you again." Meng Shaoyuan also smiled: "Then, I declare that Mr. Dudley Busaizong will become the vice chairman of the 'United Relief Fund'."

Dudley was about to accept the celebration when he heard Meng Shaoyuan say, "Of course, in order to shut up those who don't know the truth, we will make the appointment after Mr. Dudley's donation of 30,000 US dollars arrives."

"Of course, Colonel, of course."

Dudley answered perfunctorily while mentally calculating where he could raise the $30,000.

This is definitely not a small amount.

Even if he wanted to gather them all by himself given Busai Zong's current situation, it would be too difficult.

"Mr. Dudley."

Meng Shaoyuan did not give the other party any time to consider: "Since the establishment of the 'United Relief Foundation' cannot be delayed, when can the 30,000 US dollars arrive?"

"Three days!"

Dudley was almost out of breath from the pressure, and he didn't have time to think too much: "I will definitely send the money to you within three days."

"it is good!"

Meng Shaoyuan was even more smiling: "I suggest that everyone applaud the generous Mr. Dudley Busaizong!"

Warm applause broke out immediately.

While Dudley accepted everyone's applause, he was extremely distressed.

Thirty thousand US dollars!
Finally, the Busaizong family's expenses were too high.

When I came to the auction house, the first price was 5,000 US dollars, then 1,200 US dollars, and finally 30,000 US dollars.

"Mr. Dudley, I must congratulate you." Grayson came up to Dudley and whispered in his ear: "I really envy you, but if you can't come up with the money within the specified time, I think the colonel will be very angry!" (End of this chapter)