If the person was China, Qin Xiao would have liked to go up and say hello, and discuss it with them. As long as the cultural relic is brought back, it doesn't matter who takes the picture.
But the Japan...
"15 million!"
Qin Xiao lazily raised the sign.
At this moment, Hishiguchi Kohei also looked over at Qin Xiao, his eyes revealing a hint of provocation.
"18 million!"
Hishiguchi Kohei raised his paddle again.
"Um... is this kid crazy? He's making a bid, fine, but what's with that look? Doesn't he recognize me?"
Qin Xiao said to Natasha with some surprise.
Qin Xiao's actions in the United States Senate some time ago, along with his dismantling of the Red Room organization, and Captain America's repeated efforts to use the Avengers ' banner to take down terrorists.
This brought the name Qin Xiao to the attention of many people around the world, although not to the point of widespread recognition like the Avengers after the Battle of New York in the movies.
The bizarre events in the Senate were also forcibly suppressed by the government.
But nothing stays secret forever; while ordinary people might not know, some of the most powerful and influential figures do.
By single-handedly threatening all members of the United States. Senate, Qin Xiao is now widely recognized as one of the most untouchable people in the world.
So Qin Xiao wondered, had Hishiguchi Kohei gone mad?
"25 million!"
Qin Xiao raised the sign again.
"30 million!"
Hishiguchi Kohei made another bid, but this time he was much more emotional.
Qin Xiao smiled slightly.
"40 million!"
The auctioneers were ecstatic.
"40 million, 40 million euros! Mr. Qin has offered 40 million euros! My God, that's an insane price! Is anyone else bidding?"
"40 million the first time, 40 million the second time, 40 million the third time! Let's congratulate Mr. Qin on setting a new record for the highest price ever paid for the Twelve Chinese Zodiac Animal Heads series at this auction!"
Amidst the auctioneer's excited shouts, the gavel slammed down.
Meanwhile, from Hishiguchi Kohei's side, came a furious shout of "Baka!"
"Honey, it seems you've really upset that spoiled brat at home!"
Natasha said with a smile.
Qin Xiao gave Hishiguchi Kohei a meaningful look, then suddenly raised his number.
"Next... Mr. Qin, the next item hasn't been presented yet. What's going on? Do you have something to say? Okay, no problem, everyone! Mr. Qin seems to have something to say, so let's pause the auction and welcome Mr. Qin!!!"
The auctioneer led the applause.
"What are you up to?"
Natasha looked at Qin Xiao and asked.
"I won! I'm going to read my acceptance speech, darling!"
Qin Xiao smiled slightly, stood up, and went straight onto the stage!
"Many people know that I am China, Twelve Chinese Zodiac Animal Heads are national treasures of China. I am very grateful to everyone at the auction for showing mercy and not competing with me!"
Qin Xiao flattered everyone present, but actually, even if those who knew Qin Xiao stopped bidding as soon as he made his offer, his price, disregarding ethnic factors, was far beyond the normal range. These people weren't fools.
"As a China person, I naturally hope that every national treasure can return to China! Next up today is a rabbit head and a mysterious item, which is said to also come from China. I hope you will all be lenient and, for my sake, allow our historical artifacts to return to their homeland. Thank you!"
Qin Xiao Qin Xiao slightly, and everyone present gave him face, with many people giving him enthusiastic applause.
Logically speaking, that's about enough to say.
But Qin Xiao waited for the applause to subside, then revealed a strange smile.
Then he pointed directly in the direction of Hishiguchi Kohei and said.
"Of course, what I just mentioned does not include bidder number 146, oh, that's Mr. Hishiguchi Kohei who's been bidding against me the whole time!"
"It seems Mr. Hishiguchi is also very interested in our China culture. I can understand that. Your Japan have admired our China culture since the Asuka period (corresponding to the Tang Dynasty), just like a son admires his father!"
"In that case, I'm curious, Mr. Hishiguchi, why did you suddenly give up on the rat head? Did your dad not give you enough pocket money? Oh! Poor child, there's still the rabbit head down there. I've been stalling for you for so long, you'd better go call your dad and ask for help. I'll be waiting for you!"
"Click!"
No sooner had Qin Xiao finished speaking than Hishiguchi Kohei snapped his own number plate in half.
In front of so many people, Hishiguchi Kohei couldn't bring himself to actually take out his phone and call his father.
As the next item, the rabbit head, approached, Hishiguchi Kohei did not bid again, and Qin Xiao directly took it for 8 million euros.
However, after the rabbit head was auctioned off, Hishiguchi Kohei actually stood up and went straight to Qin Xiao's side.
"Kid, no one has ever dared to talk to me like that before. You're dead, you know that? You're dead!"
Hishiguchi Kohei lowered his body and stared intently at Qin Xiao, his eyes filled with a crazed light.
Qin Xiao slowly turned his head and met Natasha's gaze.
Is this child mentally disabled?
Qin Xiao was even more puzzled. Was this the kind of person the heir of Hishiguchi Heavy Industries was?
Qin Xiao didn't know that Hishiguchi Kohei's life was a tragedy; he was Hishiguchi Shunsuke's illegitimate son, and his mother had died long ago.
Hishiguchi Kohei had a son, but tragically lost him in his old age.
Later, by chance, they found Hishiguchi Kohei. Unfortunately, Hishiguchi Kohei had been drifting around in society for many years, basically doing nothing productive, and was full of bad habits such as drug use, fighting, and gambling.
It's for low-level thugs.
Having suddenly found a father figure, and driven by a desire to compensate, one can only imagine how deplorable Hishiguchi Shunsuke Hishiguchi Kohei's personality had become.
Qin Xiao laughed in anger, and said to Hishiguchi Kohei with a smile.
"You're threatening me? I suggest you call your dad first. If he finds out you're threatening me, he'll definitely give you a good spanking when you get home, kid!"
Qin Xiao reached out and gently patted Hishiguchi Kohei's face twice.
His tone suddenly changed.
"Get out of my sight right now, or I'll pretend you just said nothing, or else..."
Qin Xiao didn't say what would happen otherwise, but just looked at Hishiguchi Kohei with the eyes of someone looking at a dead man.
Unexpectedly Hishiguchi Kohei got really into it.
Instead of leaving, he grabbed Qin Xiao by the collar and said...
"You dare threaten me, you damned Chinese..."
"Bang!"
Upon hearing the words "Chinaman," Qin Xiao's expression changed drastically.
The next moment, Hishiguchi Kohei was sent flying backwards, soaring from the second-to-last row of the venue to the front of the stage.
Fortunately, the venue was designed like a theater, with a higher back and a lower front; otherwise, who knows how many people would have been hit.
The auctioneer was intently describing the next item when suddenly, with a whoosh...
A figure flew past him and crashed into the wall behind him.
Then, as if he had no bones, he slid down the wall several meters high.