Chapter 631 The Multi-Millionaire (1/2)
Chapter 631: The Multi-Millionaire
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
With the bid of 15,000 dollars, of course no one would want to compete with the middle-aged man with the blonde beard.
However, he didn't seem to be all that concerned. Sayder pointed to him and said that it was a deal. Everyone applauded. The middle-aged man also started to applaud, smiling and nodding to show his thanks to the surrounding crowd.
According to the rules, as sellers, Li Du and Hans should go greet the middle-aged man. Other than thanking him, they would also need to answer any queries he may have had.
The two men walked over to introduce themselves. The middle-aged man shook hands with them. With a bitter smile he said, ”Money spent in exchange for a lesson learned—to not rush into things next time.”
Li Du was very understanding. He said, ”It doesn't matter, Mister. We can refund you some money.”
The cost of Men's Secret Hideout was less than 5,500 dollars. They would be thrilled to sell it for 10,000 dollars—15,000 dollars was indeed an unexpected price.
The middle-aged man waved his hand and said, ”Forget it. Just a few more grand. Will just take it as a lesson. It's nothing. But if you feel bad, I suggest you go bid for a Kent sheep.”
Hans asked excitedly, ”There's a Kent sheep auction this time? We didn't know about it.”
The middle-aged man pointed to the small auction stand next door and said, ”Yes, I've seen today's auction list. There's definitely Kent sheep here today.”
Hans immediately said, ”That will set today's auction ablaze for sure.”
The middle-man said, ”Who's to say not? How about this, you guys bid for the sheep and then we'll go to my house and use this hideout for a barbecue while we watch the game? The NBA season just started!”
”That's set then,” Hans agreed readily.
As they walked to the small auction stand next door, Li Du asked Hans along the way, ”What's a Kent sheep like? How come I haven't heard of this sheep breed?”
Hans said, ”It's not the name of the breed, but the name of a farm – Kent Farm. This farm used Suffolk sheep and Dorper sheep for breeding to produce some good quality sheep.”
”The meat from these sheep is of good quality. They feed on the best and the cleanest pastures during their growth. They consume different food during the different stages, so their meat tastes especially good.”
Li Du finally got it. ”I've never heard of it.”
Hans said, ”If you've lived a few years in Flagstaff and paid more attention to agriculture and animal husbandry, you would have definitely heard this name. It's really very famous!”
A few people were standing before the small auction table. The middle-aged man had introduced himself on the way there. His name was Will Monroe. He was an investment expert who lived in LA but returned to Flagstaff once in a while.
”It's unbearable in LA during this season, right?” Hans asked with a smile.
Will sighed and said, ”It kills me, my man. My sheets are f*cking wet everyday. And this is winter. I'd rather be broke and come back here. I don't want to be found one day in a moldy and hairy state.”
Hans agreed, ”I stayed in LA for a while. The winter there was tough.”
Will said, ”Every winter I come back to Flagstaff. It's a good place, but it's does not suit my work. Otherwise, I'd be happy to stay here all my life.”
Li Du and Hans had never heard of Will. In fact, he was a savvy investor, with shares in Apple, Marvel Films and other high-profile companies of late and was probably worth more than 50 million dollars.
So, the addition of a few grand was peanuts for someone like him. What he said earlier was not an effort to salvage his reputation; he had really wanted it to be a lesson for himself.