Chapter 630 Auction of the Secret Hideou (1/2)
Chapter 630: Auction of the Secret Hideout
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Li Du went around the old goods market and bought a bunch of strange, eccentric items.
Quite a few treasure hunters were watching him and were trying to see what items he had bought.
Li Du ultimately bought a variety of items such as a calligraphy vase, necklace, bracelet, jewelry and a few unusual handicrafts.
After a short period of observation, the treasure hunters were unable to find any clues. Noticing that he did not seem to have gotten anything valuable, the number of people observing him gradually decreased.
In the evening, Li Du joined up with Hans and the others before going to the old goods trading market.
Compared to his previous visit, there were changes made to the old goods trading market such as doubling the area of the central auction block by temporarily expanding its surroundings.
In addition, there was a small auction block set up not far away, which was instead converted to a bar table. It was where Blacktooth Robbie and the others were drinking and chatting.
Although it was still early in the day, the parking lot was already filled with cars. The whole auction house was very hectic, with people unloading and loading items.
Seeing Li Du and Hans arrive, Robbie and the others waved. ”Hey Boss Li, Boss Fox, come over and have a drink.”
Li Du walked over and said, ”You guys aren't planning to drive tonight? I saw policemen checking cars on the road. You guys can't meet them with the smell of alcohol on your breath, right?”
Robbie said in an unconcerned manner, ”There are still six hours from now 'til we leave, Boss Li, six hours. Even if we are dead drunk, we will still be able to sober up by that time.”
Hans took a glass of beer and drank it before saying, ”You're right, Blacktooth. Damn it, this beer is really good, who brought this?”
A red-nosed youngster smiled. ”I brought it. I traded two tires for a barrel of beer brewed by the nearby farmers. The taste is good, right?”
”You have made a good deal. Unless you used sport car tires, this barrel of beer is definitely worth the two tires,” Hans said while pointing at him.
The George brothers, whom Li Du had dealings with at the market, also arrived. Wright George, who was carrying a bag of fried fish, fried meat and jerky, threw the bag down and said, ”Eat whatever you like.”
Drinking mouthfuls of beer and eating big pieces of meat, Li Du felt that such a life was pretty good as well.
With many people and mouths, the bunch of them finished drinking the beer before night came.
At that moment, auctioneer Sayder came out and prepared to host the auction. After seeing Li Du and the others, he took the initiative to go over and greet them. He promised, ”Your goods are very popular. I will definitely get high prices for you guys.”
Li Du bumped fists with him and smiled. ”Thanks a lot, mate.”
Sayder inquired again, ”How did you guys deal with the cigar boxes? I have made some money recently. As you know, my business here has been good lately. If you guys still have the cigar boxes, I would like to buy one.”
Hans, who was in charge of this matter, said, ”The two cigar boxes you want are both in my storage unit. Bring a check and come find me. If you help me sell for a good price tonight, I will give you a discount tomorrow.”
Sayder was delighted. He bumped his fist on Hans's chest and said, ”Alright, watch me. I will let you guys experience my prowess.”
With the sun setting and the lights gradually turning on, the auction was about the start.
By this time, the auction house was bustling with people. There were at least 200 to 300 people in the auction house surrounding the auction blocks. The front of both the auction blocks was filled with people.
Li Du looked at the small auction block next to him and asked, ”What is this for?”
Hans replied, ”It's for auctioning farm products like flour, rice, oil-bearing crops, seafood, meat and non-staple food.”