[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-urban-god-level-youth":3,"chapter-urban-god-level-youth-urban-god-level-youth-chapter-366":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Urban God-level Youth",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1890872,2515,"Chapter 366: 368 Auction (Part 2)","urban-god-level-youth-chapter-366",366,"\u003Cp>Chapter 366: Chapter 368 Auction (Part 2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Shengjie nodded slightly, figuring that the paintings should be quite similar since they were done by the same person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At 9:50 AM, the underground parking lot of Fenghua Art City was filled with dozens of luxury cars, and some of Jianghai City’s well-known bosses rode the elevator up to the third floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auction venue was located in the grand hall on the third floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The decoration style inside the central hall was very retro, with tables, chairs, lamps, walls, and so on all designed in an ancient style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping into this area gave one the feeling of being transported back to ancient times. Qin Hao and Fan Ruobing did not show their faces; they were watching from inside a room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By nearly ten o’clock, almost everyone had arrived, close to a hundred people, most of whom were prominent figures from Jianghai City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, some were collectors and another part were peers in the industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao only recognized Zheng Wenshan and Zheng Jianming; there were a few others he found familiar but whose names he couldn’t recall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auction started punctually at ten; Wang Shudan first had a few small items auctioned off, ranging in value from several hundred thousand to a million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the private room, Qin Hao asked, “Is that painting really worth that much?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Ruobing replied, “Do you know how much a painting by the world’s top masters is worth?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao shook his head. He really didn’t understand this industry, not even knowing the names of the world’s top painters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Ruobing continued, “The works of the world’s top painters, like Picasso, Van Gogh, Reano, and others, are worth at least several hundred million Xuan Country Coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even reach over ten billion or twenty billion. Although theirs are oil paintings and yours are ink paintings, making them incomparable,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but in terms of painting skills and the artistic conception conveyed, you are stronger than them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can also paint oil paintings.” Qin Hao’s painting skills were level five; he could paint anything that fell under the category of painting, and at that standard too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Ruobing stated, “I’m not too fond of Western paintings.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao looked at the people outside, his eyes reflecting deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he crazy not to have considered selling his paintings for money? That was tens of billions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, those who could afford it were wealthy; it wouldn’t scam the common people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was definitely a proportion of those people earning money off the sweat of others. Taking their money and donating it to the public,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he would gain reputation and a large amount of achievement points too. Wouldn’t that be killing two birds with one stone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the thought, a smile appeared on his face. He now had less than eight billion in his account, which was not much anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The development of Jiangshan Roasted Duck could temporarily sustain itself, but if he decided to take over Dayuan Group for Xinghui Wine Industry, it would likely need several billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then there was the expansion of Feibao Security Company in Jianghai City, setting up another branch and establishing a comprehensive business intelligence system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would require an investment of several billion at the least, and the business intelligence department was a sector that only consumed without generating profit, making it almost impossible for it to be profitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he was planning to exchange items in the system mall, which would require achievement points. It was very possible that his funds would not suffice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been contemplating how to make money these past few days, and today’s auction gave him some inspiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, the painting by Qin Hao was brought out at the auction. It was an exquisite painting of an emperor and his consorts admiring plum blossoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With its depiction of scenery and characters, the painting fully showcased Qin Hao’s peak skill level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Fan Ruobing, not expecting her to have put up this painting for the auction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she not like it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Fan Ruobing didn’t particularly favor this painting, because there were too many women in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it displayed Qin Hao’s peak mastery, for some reason, it just didn’t appeal to her much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her dislike didn’t mean the others shared her sentiment; the crowd outside was completely stunned upon seeing the painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Holy shit, who knew such an extraordinary painting existed in the world? It’s too beautiful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Onseeing this painting, they felt as though they were traveling through ancient and modern times, immersed in its strong artistic conception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a layman could feel the mood conveyed by the painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two attendants held it carefully for everyone to appreciate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Shudan, seeing everyone engrossed in studying the painting, did not interrupt them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Wenshan inwardly took a deep breath. The painting skill and artistic conception displayed in this piece were even more remarkable than the one Qin Hao had gifted to Li Moying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the look in the eyes of those around him, he felt that it would be very difficult to win the bid for 1.5 billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was because the painting was truly stunning, and the second was because of Qin Hao’s fame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scholar from the Xuan Science Academy, with tens of millions of fans on Wei Yan, was at the height of his popularity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His painting definitely had extreme value for collection!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Wenshan steeled his heart, deciding that even if it meant spending a few billion more, he had to have it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, someone couldn’t help but say, “Mr. Wang, start the auction please, what’s the starting price?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Shudan said with a smile, “Ladies and gentlemen, please don’t rush; let me first introduce the artist of this painting to everyone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd quieted down upon hearing this and looked at Wang Shudan. They too were eager to know which domestic master had created such a timeless masterpiece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Shudan: “The painter of this artwork is nineteen years old, named Qin Hao. I suppose many of you might have heard him mistaken? He is the youngest scholar in the history of the Xuan Science Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is the first student in history to score full marks on the unified examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is the founder of the cancer drug synthesis research and development technology.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd, upon hearing Wang Shudan’s introduction, looked shocked. Qin Hao? The painting was actually by him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he also a top-tier painter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Shudan continued with a smile, “This is the first time Qin Hao has publicly auctioned his work. You have all seen his painting skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for his reputation, I believe you are all well aware. The opening bid is 100 million Xuan Country Coins, and each increase in bid must not be less than 10 million.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone called out a bid: “110 million!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“150 million.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“170 million.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“200 million,” said Jiang Shengjie, determined to win the painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people desired this painting, and the price was skyrocketing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It quickly broke through the 1 billion mark, and after the price surpassed 1 billion, the number of bidders decreased somewhat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the price was too high, it had exceeded their expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the number of bidders had decreased, the rise in price did not stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the price reached 1.4 billion, another group of people dropped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond that price, if they resold it, the profit would be slim; their estimated value was around 1.5 billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There would be a significant risk if it were bought for 1.4 billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“1.5 billion!” Zheng Wenshan called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“1.6 billion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao and Fan Ruobing turned to look at the person who had just bid, and a flicker of surprise crossed Qin Hao’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recognized the man, Zhu Huasheng, the Chairman of Shenglong Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who had bought his Emperor Green and Dragon Stone jade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After processing those two pieces of jade, Zhu Huasheng turned them over for more than 50 billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most were bought by foreign business magnates who weren’t short of money and coveted such rare items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“2 billion,” Jiang Shengjie called out directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the crowd in the venue paused, turning their gaze towards him. He was not from Jianghai, so many did not recognize him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Wenshan hesitated for a moment: “2.1 billion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price had already somewhat exceeded his expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>",1395,"2026-06-10T07:14:19.655Z",1,"novelbin.me","cccdc7ae7b897ee6d8fd62df5af8e1210129b1c94fbe5ec1c9a4096d0799d9a2","urban-god-level-youth-chapter-272","urban-god-level-youth-chapter-271",1372,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Furban-god-level-youth-cover.jpg"]