chapter 23 not qualified

Holy moly! In an instant, the buyers participating in the auction all burst out with a series of curses. Has this guy ever attended an auction before? So aggressive, is that really okay? Raising the bid by one million each time, and you just directly doubled it from 85 million to 170 million. Rachel immediately covered her lips, almost exclaiming out loud. Oh my, bidding 170 million, is there a mistake? How can Clarence afford it? It couldn't be random bidding, could it? That would lead to a penalty. If it causes the auction to fail, the penalty could be over a hundred million. After all, Clarence served in the military in the North, he definitely isn't clear about the auction's fine print, there's a real possibility of random bidding. And the auctioneer almost dropped the hammer on the ground. She's hosted auctions for many years, but has never seen bidding like this. Others at most increase incrementally, but you just threw down a royal flush? Conrad's gaze turned fierce as he glared at Clarence. At this moment, he had cursed Clarence thousands of times in his heart. You should know, this East City commercial canter plot was a must-win for his family. Securing this plot would complete their commercial map in East City. By then, his family could even compete with the Norman family. He didn't bid immediately because he wanted to see Lillian's attitude, but he didn't expect Clarence to jump in and stir things up. And to bid 170 million, almost making him vomit blood from anger! "You... are you causing trouble!" Conrad couldn't help but roar. Clarence responded indifferently, "Just 170 million, how is that causing trouble? Is this your psychological limit?" Conrad was taken aback for a moment, surprised at Clarence's insight. Indeed, his family was prepared to spend 170 million for the first plot. Because exceeding this price would mean shrinking profits even if they secured the plot. Lillian was insightful into human nature, though Clarence seemed unfazed, hard to read anything from. But at this moment, Rachel was stiff, her eyes flickering. Suddenly, Lillian smiled, having spotted the clue. The Nyse Group, could it be bluffing? Although they were competitors with his family in this auction. Compared to his family, she was more unwilling to see the Nyse Group making a comeback. Otherwise, offending that significant figure, their major families would not end well. Thinking this, Lillian smiled faintly and said, "Old classmate, Nyse Group, how much money did you bring this time? It wouldn't be malicious bidding, would it?" Rachel's expression trembled, bad, it was noticed. Conrad also realized, "Right, I also suspect this person's qualifications, I demand a verification of funds!" "If such a good plot fails to sell, even if he has the money for the penalty, I'm not in the mood to play with him." Since there was an objection, the auction house had the obligation to follow the guests' request. "Sir, your Nyse Group is valued at 70 million. If you have any other asset proofs, please present them." Clarence made no move, but Maxine left with the auctioneer. They entered a secluded room, in the presence of bank staff and the auction house manager, Maxine took out a bank card. This card was dark blue, inlaid with twelve purple diamonds, emitting a faint mysterious purple light under the illumination. Seeing this, the bank staff member next to the auction house manager took the card. When he saw the back of this mysterious azure card, inlaid with twelve purple diamonds, he was directly stunned. All that remained in his eyes was shock. This card was actually... "What are you still dazed for, why not verify the funds?" In the eyes of the auction manager, the market value of Nyse Group was just tens of millions, definitely not really intending to bid, surely they were here to cause trouble. "Manager Wang, this... this card is..." The auction manager didn't even look at the bank card in his hand, saying impatiently, "What's wrong with the bank card, what's the limit, could it possibly be a Golden Dragon card?" He knew that the best card in Cathay was the Central Bank issued Golden Dragon card, with a spending limit of eight hundred million, nationally limited to two hundred and eighty cards. And this Golden Dragon card, was also the dream bank card for these wealthy families, it was said that the Norman family had one. Because the Golden Dragon card symbolized identity and status, not something ordinary people could have. The bank staff swallowed, and said with difficulty, "Manager Wang, this is not a Golden Dragon card, in front of this card, the Golden Dragon card cannot even be mentioned." "This... this is a Supreme Dragon card, globally issued." "This card, globally limited to fifty cards, guaranteed jointly by banks of eighteen countries, and in the whole of Cathay, there are only about ten." What? Manager Wang immediately stared at the bank card, this card was actually so powerful. "Then its limit is..." The bank staff slowly spit out three words, "Unlimited." What, unlimited? Suddenly, the room fell into a dead silence, and the auction manager also petrified. "How about it, do we qualify?" Maxine said disdainfully. This Supreme Dragon card, even the commanders of the other three major war zones might not have one. This was awarded specially by the European royalty to Clarence for eliminating a nefarious force that had fled to Europe, in gratitude for Clarence's actions. "Enough, enough!" Manager Wang broke out in a cold sweat, my god, who exactly was the other party, to even have a Supreme Dragon card. Manager Wang couldn't help feeling frightened inside, this was not someone he could afford to offend, so he hurriedly handed the card back to Maxine, with utmost respect. Then, Manager Wang returned to the venue, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and solemnly said, "Nyse Group is fully qualified to participate in the bidding, I announce, the auction continues!" Wow! Everyone was in an uproar. Especially Conrad and Lillian, both had a bit of surprise. Where did Clarence get so much money, could it be that Mr. Van transferred assets before something happened, transferring all the money to Clarence's name. Thinking seriously, this possibility was indeed very high, so they were not so surprised anymore. They also couldn't suspect the auction and Clarence were in collusion, after all, this auction was led by the Housing Construction Committee, no one dared to cheat. Conrad gritted his teeth and fiercely raised his sign. "180 million!" He must win this land plot, even if the profit margin was reduced, he wanted to connect the east of the city into one piece, to build his own business empire! "195 million." Clarence said indifferently. Conrad couldn't help twitching at the corner of his mouth, "Damn, is this kid deliberately opposing me?" "210 million!" At this time, the financial officer behind him, holding a calculator, clicked away for a while, and said with a cold sweat, "Mr. Conrad, no, 210 million might lead to a loss, I suggest giving up this auction." Conrad grabbed the calculator and threw it on the ground, smashing it to pieces. "I have decided on this land!" Then just as his words fell, Clarence raised his sign again with utter calm. "225 million."