Chapter 49

Five million?!

The figure left everyone wide-eyed in astonishment.

People glanced first at Chu Tianhe, then turned their attention back to the imitation blue-and-white porcelain bowl on the auction stage.

Five million to buy a replica?

That kind of money could fetch an authentic piece!

“Mr. Wu, are you not bidding anymore?”

Just as the entire hall had fallen into a stunned silence, Chu Tianhe shifted his gaze again to Wu Tianhao, his tone light and unhurried, as if making casual conversation over tea.

But at this moment, beads of cold sweat had already formed on Wu Tianhao’s forehead. He stood up hastily, saying, “Mr. Chu, I sincerely apologize. My son acted rashly earlier. I assure you I will discipline him properly. Please, Mr. Chu, be magnanimous and give my son a chance.”

Wu Tianhao was no fool. He understood that Chu Tianhe’s outrageous bid was a deliberate lesson for his family—a direct result of his unruly son having provoked Chu Tianhe. Anxiously, he sought to make amends, hoping Chu Tianhe would show mercy.

“Mr. Wu, if you don’t bid again, this blue-and-white porcelain bowl will end up in my hands,” Chu Tianhe reminded him coolly, ignoring the apology.

Wu Tianhao ground his teeth in frustration. Why had he raised such a troublesome son? Of all people to offend, he had chosen Chu Tianhe—was this not bringing disaster upon the Wu family?

“Five million one hundred thousand!”

With no other choice, Wu Tianhao raised the bid once more.

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At this price, the entire hall was in an uproar!

No one cared about the auction itself anymore; every eye was fixed on Wu Tianhao and Chu Tianhe, amazement written on every face.

But the spectacle was far from over.

Chu Tianhe smiled faintly, adjusted his posture, glanced at the porcelain bowl, and calmly raised his hand again. “Ten million.”

Five million had already shattered everyone’s expectations.

Now, Chu Tianhe had simply doubled it—ten million!

For a worthless bowl worth only a few hundred, with an opening bid of just ten thousand, the price had been forced up to ten million!

The absurdity was beyond words.

Even these seasoned business tycoons, accustomed to grand occasions, were left dumbstruck, mouths agape, unable to utter a word.

But for Wu Tianhao, the agony was unparalleled.

Sweat soaked his back, his face tense with worry. His gaze shifted from Chu Tianhe to Chief Liu, desperation plain in his eyes.

He knew his son had offended Chu Tianhe, and that this was deliberate retribution. But this couldn't go on forever. Chief Liu had to step in and help!

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“Eleven million.”

Wu Tianhao’s heart bled as he reluctantly raised the bid again. With a single word, he stood to lose a million—no small sum.

“Mr. Chu, don’t you think this is enough?” At last, Chief Liu spoke up with a kindly smile. “Mr. Chu, slow and steady wins the race. Our Public Security Department’s charity events will continue in the future. Don’t you think it’s time to…”

“That’s enough,” Chu Tianhe replied, rising to his feet. He turned to Wu Tianhao and said, “I’ll let Mr. Wu have this one.”

With those words, Wu Tianhao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

“Mr. Wu, eleven million going once!”

“Anyone else?”

“Eleven million, going twice!”