Shua!
Almost at the same time, everyone turned their gaze to Private Box No. 1!
There had been no movement from this private box since the auction began. Many had assumed it was a young master from a prominent family attending out of curiosity, just to join the fun.
However, no one had expected that at the very end of the auction, with the diamond being contended by three parties for so long, and nearing its conclusion, Private Box No. 1, which had remained silent, would suddenly make a bid, and directly raise the price by one hundred million!
Everyone was stunned.
"Holy crap, a plot twist!"
"Making a move at the last minute, looks like he's determined to get this diamond, otherwise he wouldn't have waited this long!"
"My scalp is tingling, so Private Box No. 1 is the hidden tycoon!"
"I thought he was just here for the show, turns out his target was only this diamond!"
"Damn, even watching an auction can get me all worked up."
The audience expressed their surprise and disbelief through bullet comments.
Originally, everyone thought the diamond would be bought by Private Box No. 3 or No. 4. But who would have thought that Private Box No. 1 would make a move at the end, and raise the bid by a hundred million yuan in one go!
It was simply inhumanly extravagant!
And the fact that they made the move only at the very end made the impact even more profound!
"Looking at it this way, Jin Chengxian, your last bid was a bit foolish." Sean said with a smile, looking at Jin Chengxian.
"I think Jin Chengxian was quite impressive just now, at least he grabbed the spotlight. Although it's not as shocking as Private Box No. 1."
"It's already very good. At least he bought something worth tens of millions, which is considered making an appearance."
"This is truly eye-opening. This is the world of truly rich people!"
"We still have to thank Jin Chengxian for bringing us to witness all this."
Others chimed in.
Once you accept favors, it's hard to refuse.
No matter what, they were here to experience an auction of this caliber through Jin Chengxian's connections.
The customary courtesy was still necessary.
Being spoken of in such a manner, Jin Chengxian's vanity was satisfied. He laughed heartily, "It's nothing. Although we are opponents in the show, we are all in the same industry, and sometimes we even cooperate for mutual benefit, right?"
Now, the producers participating in the competition, from initially looking down on Ting Yu and being ostracized for losing to him, gradually developed into a situation where more and more people were being isolated. Sean and Jin Chengxian felt that they were not isolating others anymore, but rather being isolated themselves.
After discussions between the two, they decided to re-accept the producers who had lost.
"Ting Yu really missed out by not coming this time. Such an eye-opening scene is hard to come by," Luosuo Fu said with some regret.
"Don't underestimate Ting Yu. The culture of the Chinese music industry is the most profitable. And his fiancée is the daughter of the boss of Huangchao Entertainment. Ting Yu's financial strength might even surpass ours," Adolf said, shaking his head as he analyzed.
"It doesn't matter. Ting Yu has always been a loner. And if he were here, we wouldn't be having this much fun," Jin Chengxian said with a wry smile. His opponent in this competition was Ting Yu, so he naturally did not want to show favor to Ting Yu before the competition.
Moreover, unlike other producers, Jin Chengxian believed that he understood South Africa the best and still had a chance to win against Ting Yu.
Dreams must be cherished.
If he defeated Ting Yu, then he, Jin Chengxian, would definitely be the most dazzling presence in "King of Music Era," and his prestige could even surpass Sean's.
Upon returning to Korea, he would be worshipped by all Koreans.
These were enough to support Jin Chengxian to go all out in this competition to face Ting Yu.
...
"He's really going to buy it!" Morita Yui stared blankly at Su Yu.
In fact, even before making the bid just now, she hadn't been sure if Su Yu was telling the truth. After all, using this diamond as a wedding ring was definitely the craziest thing she had ever seen.
But when Su Yu finally spoke, she knew he was serious.
He even had immense determination, directly raising the bid by one hundred million!
After about thirty seconds, Private Box No. 4 remained silent.
Eighteen billion had already exceeded their budget. Even seventeen billion would put significant pressure on them.
Although acquiring this diamond would give their company's jewelry brand a signature piece and even enhance the company's reputation and status in the industry, according to the company's budget, it could not exceed seventeen billion. Any more would be a loss.
Furthermore, since the bid was not from a competitor of Private Box No. 3, they had no reason to continue fighting for this diamond ring.
"The guest from Private Box No. 1 has bid eighteen billion. Are there any higher bids?"
The host had an excited expression on his face.
The auction house also had an estimated value for the diamond, around fifteen billion. But to be able to get three hundred million more this time was already a very unexpected outcome.
Being able to personally host an auction of such a magnitude, and to sell it for so much more, the host felt he could brag about it for a lifetime!
"Eighteen billion for the first time!"
"Eighteen billion for the second time!"
The host's words echoed in everyone's minds.
Everyone held their breath, looking at Private Box No. 4 on the second floor.
If they didn't make a move, then this diamond would ultimately belong to Private Box No. 1!
"Eighteen billion for the third time!!"
"Sold!!!"
The host's gavel fell!
The venue erupted in enthusiastic clamor!
Everyone applauded, congratulating the tycoon who had only spoken once but had secured the most expensive item at the auction.
"This is a true tycoon. He only bid once throughout the entire auction, but the shock he delivered was more powerful than any other bid!"
"I was wrong. I initially thought Private Box No. 1 was here to observe, but unexpectedly, he ended up broadening my horizons..."
"Oh my god, who is this person? His spending is truly extravagant!"
"It's over. Private Box No. 1 did not light up, meaning he doesn't want to reveal his identity!"
As the auction was nearing its end, Private Box No. 1 still hadn't lit up, which meant that by the time the final list was announced, there would be no name or identity of this tycoon.
After all, the heat surrounding "Meteor," the diamond, was enough to make its buyer a legend in the industry.
He bought the most expensive item in the entire venue, but didn't tell anyone his identity.
No one knew why Private Box No. 1 did this.
He just gave up such a great opportunity to show off?
"Then, I thank everyone for their support of this auction. I now announce that Mr. Charlie's auction has come to a successful conclusion!!"
After the host finished speaking, applause resounded through the venue once more.
However, just as everyone was preparing to leave, Private Box No. 1 suddenly spoke, "Mr. Charlie, I have a question."
Charlie, seated at the main seat, was slightly taken aback. However, since the other party was the guest who bought "Meteor," his attitude was naturally very good, "What question does this guest have?"
"Could Mr. Charlie please do me the favor of setting a ring mount for this diamond?"
The words from Private Box No. 1 caused the originally noisy auction venue to fall into an eerie silence again!
Everyone couldn't believe their ears, thinking they had misheard.
Such a precious diamond, and he bought it not for collection, but to be made into a ring???