The appearance of the emerald jewelry box brought the auction to a climax. The final price of 20,000 dollars made the believers exclaim.
20,000 dollars was half a year's salary for many people and a year's living expenses for many people.
Most of the believers were from ordinary families and had no experience of attending large-scale auctions such as Christie's or Sotheby's. Therefore, the appearance of this piece of art for 20,000 dollars was an eye-opener for them!
Logically speaking, the last few auction items were the climax of the show. They were the most valuable, the most expensive, and the most tempting to everyone.
However, the emerald box came out of nowhere. The highest value of the following items was only three or four thousand dollars. How could it compare to 20,000 dollars?
The auction ended unsatisfactorily. Everyone's enthusiasm was drawn away by the emerald box. The last set of Swedish royal cutlery was also a good item, but it was not as shocking as the emerald box.
However, with Li Du's surprise, the auction was definitely a success.
After the auction, the bidders went to pay for the items, while the others went to the square of the church.
When the auction was held in the church, the square had been covered. Volunteers had set up tables and chairs. Delicious dishes were placed on them, as well as drinks such as juice, milk, and water.
Because Christianity did not advocate drinking, there was no alcohol. The atmosphere was simple and relaxed.
Li Du's performance and Sophie's emerald box became the core topic of everyone's conversation. Everyone talked about it as they walked.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin were very satisfied with Li Du's performance. The little old man's eyes narrowed into crescent moons, and he kept praising Li Du.
Both of them were teachers, and they liked cultured and educated people the most.
Li Du's performance on stage was confident and carefree. He combined Chinese poetry and modern jewelry culture, which satisfied them very much.
As they walked, Mrs. Martin said, "We guessed right. You have a unique understanding of the auction industry. Following you has really opened our eyes to different things."
"Li's vision amazed me, but his performance on stage was even better. Did you see his confidence and control? If he were a teacher, he would be a successful teacher. "
Mrs. Martin was also full of praise for him.
What Li Du needed to do now was to keep a low profile. There was no need to deny his excellence, but there was also no need to be ostentatious.
They walked into the shade of the square, and the surrounding believers gave Li Du a thumbs up. "Young man, well done."
"Today, Lee has provided great help to the church. A donation of 20,000 dollars is a huge sum!"
"Li is a kind child. I remember there was a news report that Li organized a charity warehouse auction and donated to the welfare home. The donation amount was even higher this time!"
Li Du was not pretending to be low-key. He really wanted to be low-key. Damn, I just did something insignificant. How did I become the main character?
A middle-aged man came over and put his arm around his shoulder, saying, "This young man has done a lot of good deeds. There was once a traffic jam on the highway, and the ambulance was also blocked. It was he who took the lead to move the car away from the accident and let the ambulance go."
Sophie was as excited as a little girl. "Not only did he move the car, but he also participated in the emergency treatment of the patient. He saved the gunshot victim."
The people around him applauded, and many people reached out their fists to pat Li Du lightly, saying, "Well done, good lad!"
After Marate paid for the auction item, he walked out and saw this scene.
Seeing the people he knew surrounding Li Du as if he was their savior, he was so jealous that he was about to explode.
He had to admit that Li Du had performed very well this time. He had trampled on Marate's performance, but it did not matter. Marate still had a trick up his sleeve.
He put away the jewelry box that contained the gold bracelet. When the crowd was about to disperse, he walked up to Sophie and smiled gently. "Hi, Sophie, I want to give you a present."
The lady doctor looked at him in surprise. "A present for me? Now? "
Marate looked around, raised the jewelry box, and said, "I just bid for a bracelet made by a master. It's very beautiful and elegant. I want to give it to you. Only you deserve it."
Hearing this, Martin, who was happily eating his ice cream, almost laughed out loud. He whispered, "God, this kid really doesn't know how to talk."
Hearing this, many people around him were unhappy.
What did he mean by 'only you deserve it'? We didn't bid for this bracelet, but that doesn't mean we don't deserve it.
Besides, it's just a bracelet, not a crown. Who cares if we deserve it or not?
Many people thought this way. Some of them showed their displeasure on their faces.
Sophie waved her hands vigorously and said, "I'm happy to hear your compliment, but I can't accept this bracelet. Please take it back and give it to someone more suitable."
Marate emphasized, "You're the most suitable person, Sophie. I bid for this bracelet because of you."
He glanced around with his peripheral vision. Shouldn't there be applause at this time? Where was the applause? Where were the cheers?
Sophie said awkwardly, "Marate, I'm not suitable for this bracelet, really. But thank you for thinking this way."
Seeing that the lady doctor was in an awkward situation, Li Du, who did not want to be in the limelight, had to stand up and say, "Buddy, this bracelet's style is not suitable for a lady."
Marate was annoyed to see him. He said impatiently, "You know everything? Why not? Didn't you bid for it just now because you wanted to give it to Sophie? "
Li Du was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Actually, I wanted to bid for it just now for my mother."
There was a burst of laughter. Someone joked, "Sophie is going to be sad when you say that."
Li Du felt depressed. He should not have intervened in this matter. He should have just watched Marate embarrass himself. Indeed, what he said was a little disrespectful to the lady doctor.
Sophie, on the other hand, was happy. She held back her laughter and said, "No, no, why would I be sad? This bracelet's style is suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. "
Marate froze on the spot. He asked blankly, "Cartier jewelry is not only for middle-aged and elderly people. It's more suitable for young people."
Someone recognized him and pulled him away. He said in a low voice, "Don't make people laugh here. This bracelet is definitely suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. Why would a lady wear such an old-fashioned bracelet?"
Marate struggled and said, "No, I don't think so —"
"Don't be stubborn. Do you want to continue embarrassing yourself here?"
The crowd continued to laugh. Marate's face was burning. He saw people pointing at him, and he felt wronged and angry.
He glared at Li Du, took out his phone, and made a call. "Bring the guys over!"
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