76 Akoya Pearls (2/2)

”510,000…” A man called out meekly. Everyone focused their attention on the man, who looked to be in his early twenties as beads of sweat started to appear on his forehead. A coquettish-looking woman sat beside him with her hand on his elbow. Her eyes became greedy as soon as she saw the pearl necklace. This was a man who was trying to impress his woman.

The auctioneer's eyes twitched as he stood on the stage. ”Pardon me, sir. Please pay attention to the rules. There is a 30,000 increment with each bid. Thus, the bidding price for each call is 530,000 or 560,000. You may also increase the bidding price if you wish.”

He smiled apologetically while the man sitting in the bidding zone gave a cough in embarrassment.

”530,000…” It was the same meekly voice. His audience couldn't help but shudder as goosebumps appeared on their skin.

”Cousin, is there something wrong with this person's brain?” Du Jingtang scratched his head. A man like this was competing against his cousin. It actually made him feel lowly.

”1 million.” Chu Lui smiled sarcastically then he pursed his lips tightly, indicating his ruthlessness.

After a while, the same meek voice came from the bidding zone again. The man sounded as though he was on the verge of crying, ”1.03 million.”

”1.5 million.” Chu Lui's eyes became more somber.

”1.53 million…” That voice sounded like he was crying.

Xia Ruoxin tilted her head in puzzlement as she listened to the exchange between the two men. She could not understand why Chu Lui was persistent.

”3 million.” Chu Lui looked up.

Three million was the highest bidding price in this auction. No one had come close to this price. Even now.

All eyes were focusing intensely on the other bidder. The female companion by his side muttered something to him which made him anxious. The woman then stood up angrily and walked away. Her hips swayed from one side to the other with each step. As her lips moved, one could vaguely make out her words.

”You are f***ing useful.”