146: Qin Cheng was dumbfounded. Why don't you keep raising the price?!

Altogether, Cao Lang had already spent four billion at the auction!

The celebrities present tonight had also thoroughly witnessed Cao Lang's prestige! Their perception of Xingyao Media underwent a world-shaking transformation!

Qins Media was being suppressed so hard they couldn't even lift their heads!

It was obvious to everyone!

The times might have truly changed!

The eleventh collection item was pushed onto the stage.

Zhao Liying picked up the microphone and continued hosting:

"Distinguished guests, this collection item is a jewelry doll created in collaboration with the currently popular Labubu. Look, this is the only remaining limited edition cute doll in the world, adorned with diamond chips and various beautiful gemstones. If you are also interested in trendy toys, please be sure to bid on it. It would be a fine choice to display at home for viewing."

A small bear placed in an exquisite box was set on the auction table.

The celebrities and moguls present were clearly not very interested.

Everyone here was a seasoned veteran; nobody was going to be fooled by such tricks!

To put it bluntly, this Labubu was just a trendy toy—essentially a pile of industrial trash earning money from trend-followers under the guise of fashion.

In reality, since the production volume of this doll was controlled by the company, it couldn't be considered a hard currency at all.

No one expected Bvlgari to actually collaborate with Labubu. It seemed they wanted to tap into the affordable luxury market for young people.

This collection item was merely a sacrificial lamb to test the waters.

It was fine for young people to bid on it for fun, but it was impossible for the big shots present to be moved by it.

Zhao Liying spoke: "Starting price, one hundred thousand yuan!"

Hearing this, everyone thought the price was reasonable. If it really started in the tens of millions, it would truly be insulting the intelligence of everyone present!

Qin Cheng was currently in a fit of rage. I couldn't outbid you for those tens of millions worth of jewelry earlier, but there's no way I can't outbid you for this little doll, right?

"Five hundred thousand!"

Qin Cheng was the first to raise his paddle!

"Six hundred thousand!"

Some minor celebrities present liked trendy items, and this price was still within their acceptable range.

"Eight hundred thousand!"

"One million!"

Yu Shuxin seemed very interested in this doll and really wanted to get it.

Her style was naturally cute, so hanging this doll on her backpack would naturally add a few points of cuteness to her persona!

"Ten million."

Cao Lang calmly raised his paddle as usual!

The scene suddenly fell silent.

Everyone was used to Cao Lang's overbearing behavior.

Once it exceeded ten million, only a fool would buy it.

This Labubu might be popular for a while now, but in a short time, it would be worthless.

Stocks had been crashing lately, with market values evaporating by hundreds of millions. The capitalists made money, while the trend-followers lost out!

The owner of Labubu was also at the scene and cast an appreciative look at Cao Lang.

Since this young man was supporting him so much, he noted the signal; they could get to know each other in the future.

"Twenty million!"

Qin Cheng raised his paddle.

Holy crap! There's another expert!

Everyone looked at the brave man in the first row. Adding ten million in one go—it seemed he wanted to dampen Cao Lang's momentum!!

"Fifty million!"

Cao Lang seemed to find it a bit troublesome and added another thirty million!

The Labubu owner was excited!

If this sold, it would be another piece of big news!

At that time, it would surely stimulate the market again and empty the pockets of those poor people!

"One hundred million!"

Qin Cheng's eyes were bloodshot!

Damn it, I don't believe it. Are you going to steal all the spotlight today?

I have plenty of money. If you have the guts, then compete with me!

You've already spent over four billion. I don't believe you're still that rich!

Cao Lang had originally wanted to buy it for Liu Qingqin to play with, as the girl really liked small dolls.

But spending a hundred million on this piece of junk... even if he wasn't short on cash, his brain would have to be somewhat malfunctioning, right?

Back when Liu Qingqin said a blind box was 69 yuan each, Cao Lang had complained it was too expensive. Now, it was even more impossible for him to spend more money on this thing.

The rationality radiating from his very core made him stop bidding.

I can buy this kind of mass-market item for fun, but if the price is too high, it's easy for me to be used as a tool.

If the heart of the ocean sells for eight hundred million, people will only say the gem is great and rare.

If a Labubu sells for a hundred million, people will only ask: which idiot bought that? Capital truly doesn't scam the poor!

Fine, fine, since you like it so much, I'll let you have it.

Cao Lang leaned back, crossed his legs, and started playing with his phone.

Qin Cheng was waiting for Cao Lang to bid, but after a while, the entire hall was silent... "One hundred million once."

"One hundred million twice!"

"One hundred million thrice!"

"Sold! Congratulations to Mr. Qin Cheng at paddle number 9 for winning this unique Labubu for one hundred million yuan! Thank you very much for your contribution to charity. According to the rules of this auction, a donation of ten million yuan will be made in your name to children in impoverished mountain areas! The children will thank you!"

Zhao Liying held the microphone, speaking with quite some excitement.

Qin Cheng was dumbfounded!

Wait, bro!

Why aren't you calling out a price anymore?

Keep bidding!!

He actually didn't care for this bear doll at all; it was entirely to suppress Cao Lang!

But now that he had suppressed Cao Lang, why did he feel so empty inside!

What the hell!

I would have been better off spending thirty million on a necklace for Zhou Ye to have a good time tonight!

Qin Cheng took the Labubu adorned with a few worthless diamond chips and forced a smile at Yang Mi beside him: "Sister Mi, this little doll is for you! How about we have a casual dinner together tonight?"

"Hehe, thank you for Young Master Qin's kind intentions, but I can't accept such an expensive doll. I have things to do tonight, so I'll have to say sorry!"

Qin Cheng: "..."

After playing around for so long, the clown turned out to be myself!

At this moment, the owner of Labubu started clapping for Qin Cheng! This Bvlgari gala tonight really had unexpected surprises!

After tonight, with this big news, Labubu would surely dominate the headlines again tomorrow!

He was going to invest in Doujia promotion as soon as he got back!

Promote it heavily!

Qin Cheng, heir to the Qin Group, purchased the world's most expensive trendy toy for the high price of one hundred million!

Everyone only needs to spend 299 for a chance to draw the common version—officially certified as the Bvlgari-style common version Labubu, just without the diamond chips!

The winning probability is one in a hundred thousand!

Wouldn't that be another huge harvest of money by then!

...Qin Cheng was now like a frost-bitten eggplant.

He had no desire to compete for the remaining collection items. If the old man found out about this, he would surely say he had no business sense again.

The auction continued!

Many more pieces of jewelry and some artworks like paintings were auctioned off later, but Cao Lang didn't make any more moves.

After all, they were out to have fun, and he had to give everyone a sense of participation.

Soon.

The auction ended.

During the free social hour, even more celebrities came over to strike up a conversation with Cao Lang.

There was no lack of highly respected mogul seniors from the capital circles. Cao Lang was naturally happy to get to know them; they held a vast amount of social resources, and there would surely be times for cooperation in the future!

"CEO Cao~ Hello, I've heard much about you~"

Finally, Yang Mi approached gracefully, holding a wine glass in one hand and extending a slender hand to greet Cao Lang warmly.

Time does not defeat a beauty.

This film and television queen was exactly 38 years old this year, an age of peak maturity.

Cao Lang's heart stirred slightly, and he also smiled as he reached out his large hand to hold her soft hand.

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