Even An Xin gave up on raising her paddle.
After all, the current auction price had reached the astronomical figure of 150 million.
This price was already extremely high to begin with.
But don't forget, if one wanted to win this blue diamond, they would also have to pay an additional service fee to Poly Auction.
If the price increased further, then with the service fee included, the cost of this blue diamond would approach 200 million yuan.
This price was simply too high.
"150 million from Mr. Zhang at seat number two. Is there anyone else who would like to raise the bid?"
After the female auctioneer finished speaking, she looked at Jiang Cheng with eyes full of anticipation.
After all, at this point, only the two of them were left bidding on the floor.
Even though this female auctioneer had been shouting continuously for nearly two hours, her expression remained excited and impassioned.
As the grand finale of this auction, the current price had not yet reached the auction house's estimate.
Therefore, she hesitated to drop the gavel, constantly guiding the people on the floor to bid.
At this moment, Li Zewei, Planning Department Manager, was also a bit hesitant, because the maximum bid price Jiang Cheng had given him was 170 million.
But the price on the floor had already reached 150 million.
If he followed convention and raised it to 160 million, and the opponent immediately countered with 170 million...
Then they wouldn't be able to win this blue diamond.
So Li Zewei actually wanted to take a gamble and raise the price directly to the floor price Jiang Cheng had given.
However, before Li Zewei had a chance to ask, another middle-aged man raised his paddle.
Seeing someone else join the competition, the female auctioneer spoke excitedly again: "160 million from Mr. Zheng at seat number one! 160 million!"
Li Zewei's focused mind was suddenly thrown into disarray. Somewhat dazed, he looked at Jiang Cheng and asked, "Chairman Jiang, are we still following?"
"Follow. Didn't I say 170 million? Match it."
Seeing Jiang Cheng say this, Li Zewei was secretly thrilled.
Because if they followed this time, it would be the final critical moment.
Whether he could get his commission of several million depended on this single move.
Li Zewei offered a silent prayer in his heart: "Aoligei!"
Then he licked his lips and raised the paddle in his hand with some excitement, even speaking aloud: "170 million!"
In his entire life, he never imagined he would be able to shout out a price of nearly 200 million at an auction.
Although the money wasn't his, he had to admit it felt damn good.
When the female auctioneer saw Jiang Cheng raise his hand again, her eyes instantly lit up as she glanced at him and shouted with excitement.
"170 million from Mr. Jiang at seat number eight!"
After the auctioneer announced the price, everyone present couldn't help but gasp.
Even An Xin couldn't help but turn her head to look at Jiang Cheng and Yu Xiaoxiao.
At this moment, An Xin had to admit she was feeling a bit jealous again.
She saw Yu Xiaoxiao holding Jiang Cheng's hand, seemingly telling him not to be impulsive.
That appearance was clearly trying to stop Jiang Cheng from bidding on this boundless blue.
For Yu Xiaoxiao to act this way meant only one possibility: Jiang Cheng was spending nearly 200 million to buy this boundless blue because of Yu Xiaoxiao!
An Xin was not the type of woman who would fret over a man.
When she ran into them at Valentino today and learned Jiang Cheng had a legitimate girlfriend, she immediately forced herself to cut off all fantasies about him.
Even though she realized she liked Jiang Cheng, seeing him treat Yu Xiaoxiao so well now, she sincerely wished them the best in her heart.
For a man to spend a fortune to win a ring for you showed that Jiang Cheng truly loved Xiaoxiao.
After all, the meaning behind gifting a ring was very deep.
And she would only bless such pure love, not destroy it.
Perhaps sensing An Xin's gaze, Yu Xiaoxiao also turned her head.
Seeing the kindness in An Xin's eyes, Yu Xiaoxiao was stunned for a moment.
This look was different from what she had imagined; it was clearly a gaze of blessing. Had she been wrong earlier?
However, Yu Xiaoxiao quickly returned the gesture with a smile.
The price Jiang Cheng gave could be said to be the highest current market price for this blue diamond.
Unless someone wanted it so badly they would get it at any cost, there shouldn't be any more competition at this price.
Mr. Zhang at seat number two was the first to put down his paddle.
He nodded toward Jiang Cheng, indicating he was withdrawing from the bidding.
Seeing the room fall silent again, the female auctioneer immediately confirmed multiple times: "Is there anyone else who wants to bid? This extremely rare, flawless, natural diamond, the boundless blue! The current price is 170 million!"
After the auctioneer finished asking, the scene remained very quiet.
Seeing this, the female auctioneer turned her gaze toward Jiang Cheng, looking ready to congratulate him and strike the gavel.
After all, this price matched the estimate provided by the auction house.
So her task had been successfully completed.
Just when everyone thought this item was once again won by Jiang Cheng...
Mr. Zheng at seat number one raised his paddle once more.
The female auctioneer looked pleasantly surprised and immediately stopped her gavel, shouting loudly: "180 million from Mr. Zheng at seat number one!"
Hearing this bid, Li Zewei's heart couldn't help but sink.
This bid meant his commission of several million was now out the window.
After the VIP at seat number one bid again, the bidders on the floor could no longer remain calm.
"This price is way too high, isn't it? Isn't Mr. Zheng at seat number one from Chow Tai Fook?"
"You didn't recognize him? That's Zheng Zhigang! The eldest son of Chow Tai Fook. As of this year, he has been promoted to the company's new helmsman. I think this blue diamond is very likely to fall into his hands."
"I heard their company previously bought a 59.6-carat pink diamond for 490 million chinese yuan at a Sotheby's auction on Hong Kong Island. So, did he come today specifically for this blue diamond?"
"Pink and blue diamonds are indeed valuable, since rarity increases value. But today's blue diamond is only 11 carats. If they keep bidding, their company will start losing money, right?"
"I think so too. If the boss of Xingchen continues to follow, I wonder if Chow Tai Fook will keep going."
"Speaking of which, the boss of Xingchen is way too rich. If he wins this blue diamond too, every item tonight will belong to him."
"Did you forget that plug painting earlier? There's still one piece that isn't his..."
Mr. Yuan at seat number thirty, who had bought the plug painting, had finally calmed down, but his heart felt stifled again upon hearing the word 'plug'.
After the price was surpassed, Li Zewei reflexively looked toward Jiang Cheng.
Meanwhile, Jiang Cheng turned his head to look at the gentleman at seat number one who had placed the bid.