There were a total of six public storage units up for auction, which was not a big number. After all, Bullet Town was not a big town. When the gold rush in the West waned, the town's development also began to decline.
This auction was very low-key. Only the auction information was posted online, and there was no advertising. Only a few treasure hunters were attracted.
Conrad watched as Princeps signed up and forced the two of them to be together.
According to the rules of storage auctions, the ownership of the storage unit belonged to the auctioneer. The auctioneer had to register with the storage company and get a number. The auction would be conducted under a real-name system.
Conrad was worried that Princeps would get rid of him and get the unit himself.
Princeps showed him the name list. Conrad Anthony's name was on it, and he was qualified to participate in the auction.
The auction started. There were not many people, and Conrad quickly found Hans.
When they saw each other, Hans looked surprised and asked, "Hey, Young Master Anthony, why are you here?"
Conrad shrugged leisurely and said, "I'm playing here."
Hans rubbed his hands and took out his phone to make a call.
Princeps stared at his back with a hateful expression. "He must have gone to contact that China guy. I don't know how much information they have, but we'd better be prepared. They have more money."
Conrad said confidently, "Don't worry, I have my father's bank card here. When we were in Nogales, I handled everything. The card is still with me."
Princeps said unhappily, "But we'll split it fifty-fifty, right?"
Conrad put his arm around Princeps' shoulder and smiled. "Of course, fifty-fifty. We agreed on fifty-fifty, didn't we?"
Princeps turned to leave, satisfied. When Conrad looked at his back, a sarcastic smile appeared on his face.
He took out a number card from his pocket. This was the number card he had signed up for.
The auction started. The storage unit with the binoculars was the first. After it was opened, the storage unit that Conrad had seen in the photo appeared in front of them.
The storage unit was full of boxes. Without insider information, there was no way to guess what was inside.
The auctioneer called out the bid. Hans immediately raised the number card in his hand. "Five hundred dollars, no problem."
Princeps also raised his number card and shouted, "One thousand dollars!"
"Ten thousand dollars!" Hans raised the bid.
A few of the treasure hunters were shocked. They had only been around small places and had never seen anyone bidding like this. To them, a storage unit worth 10,000 dollars only existed in legends.
Princeps did not back down. "Twenty thousand!"
"Thirty thousand!"
"Fifty thousand!"
"One hundred thousand!"
The prices continued to soar. The treasure hunters were stunned. They looked at each other but did not know what to say.
The price was still soaring, rising to 200,000 yuan in a row.
Hearing this, the treasure hunters started to pick their ears. Someone even slapped himself and asked, "I'm hallucinating, right? Is this an illusion? "
Conrad looked at these people with disdain. He felt that the country bumpkins in this small place were really pitiful.
The price of 200,000 put pressure on Princeps. He turned around and asked Conrad, "Do you want to continue bidding?"
Conrad said, "Of course, we've checked online before. This telescope can easily be sold for 800,000!"
Hans was also feeling the pressure. He pulled out his mobile phone and made a call. Then, he shouted, "250,000!"
"Two hundred and sixty thousand, ah no, two hundred and fifty-five thousand," Princeps said hesitantly.
Conrad pushed him away and took the number plate. He said unhappily, "Let me do it. When did you become such a coward?"
He took Princeps' number plate and quietly waved it in front of his chest. He took out the plate that he had prepared and placed it on top of the number plate.
Princeps was behind him and could not see what he was doing. He also could not see the change in the number plate.
The auctioneer did not read the number plate. There were not many people here. He just pointed at the number plate.
Moreover, he did not have the chance to speak. Hans and Conrad were fighting to bid.
"300,000!"
"310,000!"
"350,000!"
"400,000!"
"450,000!"
"Five hundred thousand!" Conrad roared.
The treasure hunters sucked in a breath of cold air and looked at him with envy, jealousy, and hatred.
Hans made another call. Then, he slowly shook his head, put away his phone and retreated.
Conrad smiled and waved. "Hey, Big Fox, thanks for letting me win. This storage unit is mine now?"
Princeps muttered, "Yes, it's ours!"
Conrad ignored him. Princeps's value had been squeezed dry.
The auctioneer was ecstatic. "Five hundred thousand, five hundred thousand! This storage unit has been sold for an unprecedented five hundred thousand! Alright, are there any more bids? Five hundred thousand going once, five hundred thousand going twice, I'm going to announce — alright, guys, let me applaud. The most expensive storage unit in the history of Bullet Town is born! It belongs to you, young man! "
Conrad did not even look at the other five storage units. He went directly to the town government's financial accountant and angrily handed the card to him.
Princeps said carefully, "I have one hundred and eighty thousand in my account. Conrad, you just need to take out another three hundred and twenty thousand."
Conrad was about to speak when someone shouted from behind, "Big Boss Princeps, come here, hurry up. Our car has some problems!"
Princeps left in a hurry. Before he left, he said, "Wait for me. I'll pay when I come back …"
After he left, Conrad immediately took out the number and bank card. The accountant asked in surprise, "Five hundred thousand? Sir, are you sure it's five hundred thousand? "
"Of course," Conrad said impatiently. "Hurry up, there's no problem."
The accountant repeated, "I have to confirm with you again. You won this storage unit for five hundred thousand. Is there a problem? Five hundred thousand dollars! "
"No problem, hurry up!" Conrad was even more impatient. He was afraid that Princeps would return.
The accountant took out a pose machine and swiped the bank card over. Conrad keyed in the password and the operation was complete!
Soon, his phone rang. George's anxious voice said, "What's going on? My bank card just spent five hundred thousand?"
His bank card was bound to his phone, so there was a text message notification when the funds went in and out.
Conrad could not hide his excitement. He shouted, "Dad, I have a surprise for you!"
He told the whole story, his tone getting more and more excited.
George's heart grew colder. He forced himself to listen to Conrad's story and immediately said sternly, "Go and see Princeps first. Where is Princeps?"
Conrad raised his head in shock and realized that Princeps had not returned.
He was not stupid. He was just blinded by his gains.
Seeing that Princeps had not returned, he became vigilant and hurried to find him.
In the end, he went to the parking lot and saw that the Tucson Gang's truck had disappeared.
Seeing this, his vision went black and he almost fell.
He ran to the storage unit and opened it. Inside was a familiar box. But when he opened it, it was empty.
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