At that moment, Xia Ruofei felt his phone vibrate.
He took it out of his pocket and saw that Feng Jing had sent him a WeChat message. "Chairman, you were the center of attention just now. You should be the one to show your face! "Sacrificing" you is better than both of us "sacrificing" ourselves, right? "
There were even a few laughing emojis at the end of the message.
Xia Ruofei couldn't help but smile bitterly. "So, I'm going to go all out!"
However, everyone was applauding, and Dong Jiajun on the stage kept gesturing to him. Xia Ruofei had to go up even if he was forced to do something beyond his ability.
Fortunately, he was used to big occasions in the past two years. Even in front of a big official like Master Song, he could remain calm, so there was no problem of stage fright.
Xia Ruofei turned his phone to silent mode, then stood up and walked up to the stage while buttoning the first button of his suit.
Taking the microphone from Dong Jiajun, Xia Ruofei smiled and said, "There was a small episode in today's auction, but the overall effect was very good. Once again, on behalf of the Taoyuan Company, I would like to thank all of you for your support! Also, thank you for your recognition of our company's products! "
Then, Xia Ruofei began to "shamelessly" promote the Taoyuan Company. "Our company specializes in high-end agricultural products, pure Chinese medicine cosmetics, and high-end Chinese medicine herbs. When the company was established, we decided to take the high-quality route. I believe that all of you who know our company know that in the past two years, we have launched Taoyuan brand vegetables, fruits, abalones, truffles, and so on. All of them are of the highest quality. Not long ago, our company's Yuji Ointment created many sales miracles in a short period of time …"
Xia Ruofei spoke on the stage for four or five minutes, but no one felt bored.
This was because some people might have participated in the last auction of high-quality abalones, and some people might be using the Yuji Ointment. However, many people didn't know that these recently famous products came from the same company in the mainland.
After Xia Ruofei's concise introduction, many people couldn't help but feel shocked.
With so many products, any one of them would be able to support a company's fist product. However, the Taoyuan Company seemed to have no end, pushing out one product after another.
Even the global tycoons with billions or tens of billions of US dollars were interested in the Taoyuan Company.
As leaders in the business world, they naturally knew that the potential of such a company was almost limitless.
Perhaps the current scale of the Taoyuan Company was insignificant compared to their companies, but no one could predict what would happen in the future.
To borrow the words of a great man, the Taoyuan Company was like the sun rising at eight or nine o 'clock in the morning!
Xia Ruofei didn't take up too much time. He knew that when things reached an extreme, they would move in the opposite direction. If he said too much, it would cause others to be annoyed. In the end, the news media would only report the best of the best.
Therefore, he stopped his "self-praise" and said with a smile, "I was going to hold another private auction tonight, but someone is tactful. Now, I only have one piece of white truffle. It seems that there is no need to hold another auction …"
Everyone couldn't help but smile when they heard this. Many of them even turned to look at Blake.
Blake sat in his seat with a gloomy face. His eyes stared at Xia Ruofei on the stage, and his eyes were full of resentment.
This grudge was formed, but Xia Ruofei didn't care.
He continued, "So, I have decided that the last piece of truffle will be auctioned here! Well … I will donate all the proceeds from the final auction to the Hong Kong Charity Association! I hope that everyone will bid enthusiastically. This is also a good deed! Next, I will return the stage to Mr. Lu and let him host the final charity auction! "
There was a warm applause under the stage. Many people praised Xia Ruofei's charity move. This piece of white truffle was worth at least two hundred thousand dollars. Donating it all in one go was very commendable.
The media reporters were also writing quickly. It seemed that they would also report this detail in detail.
Blake was even more jealous and hateful. All the good things were taken by Xia Ruofei. It was simply fame and fortune! Although he paid a price of more than two hundred thousand dollars, the truffle that the two of them raised the price and ended up in Blake's hands made Xia Ruofei earn hundreds of thousands of dollars! He didn't earn a penny less, and even earned at least five hundred thousand dollars more. In the end, he also gained a good reputation.
As for Blake himself, he suffered a double loss and became the biggest joke of this auction.
In everyone's eyes, Blake was simply a complete clown.
Xia Ruofei walked two steps in the direction of the stage and stopped. He picked up the microphone again and said, "Right, there is one more thing that I almost forgot to say. Our Taoyuan Company and Hong Kong's Hengfeng Industry have reached a strategic cooperation agreement. In the future, our company's top ingredients, Chinese herbs, and other precious products will be auctioned in cooperation with Hengfeng Auction House. I hope that everyone will continue to support us and Hengfeng Auction House! "
Xia Ruofei paused, then smiled mysteriously and said, "For example, the best abalone from the last auction, or the top truffle like today … We will continue to promote them in the future! In short, please remember that you can buy the world's top ingredients and Chinese herbs from the Taoyuan Company at Hengfeng Auction House! For specific information, please pay attention to the Taoyuan Company or Hengfeng Auction House's official website! "
After that, Xia Ruofei handed the microphone to the staff at the stage and walked down the stage confidently. He returned to his seat and sat down.
Xia Ruofei's last words were also discussed with Ma Xiong. Such a top auction was easy to form a brand effect, and Hengfeng Group was indeed an excellent partner. It was also very beneficial for both parties. Therefore, in the future, for things like top abalone, top truffle, and so on to be auctioned, Xia Ruofei would choose Hengfeng Auction House as the first partner if there were no accidents.
After many people listened to Xia Ruofei's words, their hearts suddenly became very hot.
One must know that many people returned empty-handed today. There was no other way. There were too many monks and too little gruel. The people who came to the auction were basically elites in the high-end food and beverage industry or rich people who loved truffles very much. Xia Ruofei's words almost made it clear that today's truffle auction was not the last time. In this truffle season, there would be a second and third time …
For those buyers who were secretly disappointed, this was a great piece of news!
Therefore, this time, the applause was even more enthusiastic.
After Xia Ruofei left the stage, Lu Zhongguang, who had just taken a few sips of water backstage, returned to the stage.
The auction of the last truffle was hosted by him.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we meet again!" Lu Zhongguang made a small joke and then went straight to the point. "Under Mr. Xia's commission, we will add a truffle to the auction. This white truffle weighs 1.12 kilograms, and the starting price is 100,000 US dollars! Although everyone already knows, I still need to remind you that Mr. Xia will donate all the proceeds from the auction of this white truffle to the Hong Kong Charity Association! Now, everyone can bid! "
"150,000 US dollars!"
"180,000 US dollars!"
"200,000 US dollars!"
"230,000 US dollars!"
…
As soon as Lu Zhongguang's voice fell, the bids rang out one after another. He didn't even have time to repeat the price.
Everyone's reaction to the auction of this truffle was much more enthusiastic than when it first appeared, and it quickly broke the final "normal price" of the previous auction. At that time, it was called for 210,000 US dollars. Then, as Blake raised his paddle, the price became extremely unreasonable.
On the one hand, this was the last truffle, and compared to those truffles that weighed more than two kilograms, the threshold was much lower. Therefore, buyers who didn't get anything before also bid.
On the other hand, this truffle was auctioned for charity. The final buyer also contributed to charity, and it could be on the news. Naturally, everyone's enthusiasm to buy it was very different.
In the end, this white truffle was sold for 320,000 US dollars, which was a lot more than its actual value.
The person who won it was the Romanian tycoon, Nicolae, who had participated in the auction of the last truffle.
Nicolae could be said to have gained nothing before. Although this truffle only weighed 1.12 kilograms, he was able to win it. At least he didn't go home empty-handed.
Moreover, he could gain a good reputation for charity. Therefore, after the successful bid, Nicolae was very happy. He even stood up to express his gratitude to the people who congratulated him.
The auction came to a perfect end! Except for the white truffle that was donated to Hong Kong's charity, the total price of the rest of the truffles was 17.644 million US dollars.
Xia Ruofei insisted on paying the auction commission according to the market price, which included a 10% commission, 3% withholding tax, 1% insurance, catalog, and other miscellaneous fees. Xia Ruofei's net income exceeded 15 million US dollars.
Xia Ruofei didn't have to participate in the next delivery of the auction items and other finishing work. Feng Jing's team and Hengfeng Auction House's team would naturally handle it properly.
Xia Ruofei followed Ma Xiong to the lounge next to the auction venue. Although he wanted to stay with Monica, there were too many people at the scene, and Ma Xiong had to introduce him to some celebrities in Hong Kong. Therefore, he could only signal Monica with his eyes and then leave the auction hall first.
At noon, Ma Xiong would host a banquet at Hengfeng Jiahua Hotel to entertain his old friends. It wasn't lunchtime yet, so everyone was arranged to stay in the lounge.
When Ma Xiong led Xia Ruofei into the door, there were already many people chatting with red wine glasses in the lounge.
"Mr. Ma, Mr. Xia, you two gained both fame and fortune today!"
"Congratulations, congratulations! The auction was very successful! "
"Heroes come from young! Xia Sheng, we old people admire you very much! "
Many people greeted them enthusiastically.
Ma Xiong also smiled and introduced Xia Ruofei to each other.
Today, Hong Kong's real estate tycoon Guo Hongjiang and the tycoon Zheng Jianian, who were very active in bidding at the auction, were all present. For rich people like them, the delivery of the auction items was naturally handled by their subordinates.
Guo Hongjiang, Zheng Jianian, and the others were also very enthusiastic about Xia Ruofei.
Especially Mr. Zheng, who shook Xia Ruofei's hands and said, "Xia Sheng, you really made Huaxia proud today! When those foreigners saw the best truffles from Huaxia, they all looked like they saw a ghost! "
"You're too kind!" Xia Ruofei said politely.
"Hahaha!" Guo Hongjiang also laughed heartily. "I wanted to participate in the last abalone auction, but something happened at the company, so I didn't take care of it! Fortunately, I didn't miss the truffle auction this time! "
Ma Xiong joked, "Chairman Guo, you didn't just not miss it. Even the biggest white truffle in the finale is in your bag. Even I am jealous! "
Guo Hongjiang glanced at Ma Xiong and said, "Chairman Ma, you have such a good relationship with Mr. Xia. Do you still need to fight with us at the auction for truffles?"
Ma Xiong laughed and said, "Who would complain about having too many good truffles?"
"You, Ma Laosi! You've been this greedy since you were young! "Guo Hongjiang laughed and scolded him.
Xia Ruofei could see that the real estate tycoon and Ma Xiong had a good personal relationship. The way they talked was very casual, and it was obvious that they had been friends for many years.
Ma Xiong chuckled and said to Xia Ruofei, "Xia Sheng, you should get closer to Director Guo. He's not only the boss of Hong Kong's real estate industry, but he's also the director of the Hong Kong Horse Racing Club! His words are much more powerful than mine in Hong Kong! "
Xia Ruofei couldn't help but be moved.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club was one of the largest racing organizations in the world. It was also a legal organization approved by the Special Administrative Region government to operate horse racing. The entire Jockey Club was controlled by the board of directors. The board of directors consisted of 12 directors, and each of them was a very famous person in Hong Kong. Although it was a voluntary position without any remuneration, it was a reflection of their social status in Hong Kong.
Guo Hongjiang smiled and said, "If Mr. Xia likes horse racing, we can talk more …"
"I don't know much about horse racing," Xia Ruofei said half-jokingly.
Ma Xiong smiled and said, "Chairman Guo, although Xia Sheng doesn't know much about horse racing, if the horse has any health problems, he might be able to help a lot!"
Guo Hongjiang raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh? Does Xia Sheng know how to raise horses? "
Ma Xiong laughed and said, "I don't know if Xia Sheng has raised horses or not, but his medical skills are too good. It can be said that he has reached the acme of perfection! I think that the health problems of ordinary horses will definitely not be a problem for Xia Sheng! "
Xia Ruofei and Guo Hongjiang smiled bitterly at the same time.
"Chairman Ma, are you making fun of me?" Guo Hongjiang pretended to be angry.
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