Open the era of black technology

Chapter 518 A small circle independent of the world [Second update]

"I don't have an invitation card, is there a problem?" Xu Pingan said with a smile, and Norton also laughed, thinking it was Xu Ping'an's humor.

"If the auction house knows that you are going to participate, it is absolutely welcome with both hands and feet. However, this time there is no need to be so troublesome. I have a box. Let's go together. I just robbed a bottle of good wine." Norton said with a smile.

The two went in together talking and laughing. They went through two security checks along the way very smoothly. At the last security check, Norton led Xu Pingan to the side, not going through the security check passage at all.

This security check is really for the people in the lobby on the first floor, and the guests in the boxes on the second floor do not need a security check. When they were about to reach the stairs, a blonde beauty greeted them.

"Hi, Norton, you're a little late today," the beauty said enthusiastically.

Norton also had a smile on his face, shook hands with the beauty and said, "I met an old friend and said a few words. Let me introduce you. This is Mr. Xu Pingan, the president of Tianqi Group."

"This is Ms. Serena, Senior Account Manager at Christie's Auctions."

"Hello" "Hello" Xu Ping'an and Serena shook hands and said directly.

Serena was ecstatic in her heart, she didn't expect Norton to bring Xu Ping'an here, Xu Ping'an's financial resources are notoriously strong, if she really wants to see something, her commission will definitely not be less.

"You two, go to the private room to rest first, and I'll give that auction album to Xu." Serena said with a smile on her face, full of affinity.

"I'm sorry to trouble you," Xu Ping'an said with a smile, after a few words of pleasantries, the two went upstairs directly.

Serena started talking on the walkie-talkie with an excited face, "Head, a big man is here, I need the most exquisite picture album."

"Who is it?" An old man's voice came from the intercom.

"Xu Pingan, President of Apocalypse Group, came with Mr. Norton, Chairman of Airbus Group," Serena said directly.

"Where are you?" The voice on the intercom became more urgent.

"At the stairway," Serena said her location.

"I'll arrange for someone to deliver it to you right away, and I'm delivering some snacks, seize the opportunity," said the person in the intercom.

"Understood, absolutely don't let your head down," Serena said directly.

Serena has worked at Christie's for more than ten years, and has been a senior account manager for five years. She knows very well that for those bosses of international giants, as long as they meet their favorite items, the price is not a problem at all.

It didn't take long before two people came over, one was holding an exquisite picture book, and the other was holding a large tray with some delicate snacks on it.

Serena said a few words to the two of them, took the picture album, and took the person carrying the plate upstairs.

When Xu Ping'an was talking to Norton, there was a "dangdang" knock on the door. "Come in," Norton said, and Serena pushed the door open and came in.

"Mr. Xu, this is the album for today's auction"

"Mr. Norton, our president heard that you are here, so let me bring you some snacks." Serena was very talkative, and while she was speaking, she handed the album to Xu Pingan, and the other person arranged the snacks neatly.

After a few pleasantries, "Mr. Norton, Mr. Xu, if you need to press this button, I will be there as soon as possible," Serena said directly.

Xu Pingan nodded to Norton, and Serena left the private room with the waiter, while Xu Pingan smiled, "Does every private room have this kind of treatment?"

Norton also smiled and shook his head and said, "Xu, these snacks are said to be given to me in name, but they are actually for your face. Their president Billy is a master who does not see rabbits or hawks."

"This time I am so willing, I am definitely adjusting the auction products now, and I will definitely add a few oriental antiques temporarily."

"It doesn't matter, let's take a look, if you like it, just buy it, and it won't cost you much," Xu Pingan said indifferently.

"You need to buy at least one. Have you seen these snacks? This kind of nut is a specialty of the United States, this kind of butcher shop is a specialty of Argentina, this kind of tea paste is a specialty of Japan, and this kind of raisin It’s a specialty of the Middle East.”

"These snacks come from ten countries. Judging from the appearance, they are all high-quality goods, and the other party is very careful," Norton said with a smile.

Xu Ping'an frowned, "So it's a bit unreasonable to say that it's not enough to buy the same."

"This is the other party's plan. They have thoroughly studied the psychology of us people." Norton said with a wry smile, and Xu Ping'an also laughed.

The two chatted for a while, and Norton stood up and took out the red wine from the refrigerator next to him. After pouring two glasses, he and Xu Pingan began to taste the red wine. About 10 minutes later, the auction officially started.

Xu Pingan also had a fork to taste a few small snacks. The taste was really good. Both of them didn't care about the first few items. It was a good thing for the people sitting below, but it was not for the two of them. What a rare item.

Soon, a Patek Philippe born in 1840 caught Norton's attention. Patek Philippe was officially established in 1839. This watch should be the early work of the factory.

The starting price is [-] euros, which is very low. This is a common practice in auctions. Give a low price to attract people's attention and let you start bidding.

The price rose very quickly, reaching one million euros in an instant. Norton picked up the tablet and sent it out at a price of 250 million. Soon, the price was displayed on the LED screen outside the box.

"The bid for box seven is 250 million euros, which is the highest price today"

"This is the first batch of wristwatches produced by Befeitali. According to statistics, there are only three pieces left in the world. According to the market analysis, the value of this watch is far more than that. It is a good value-preserving collection."

"The price for box four is 300 million euros. Good things are always scarce. If you miss it, it will be a lifetime regret."

After several rounds of confrontation, Norton won the watch at a price of 530 million. Xu Pingan smiled and said "Congratulations."

"Thank you, I am bound to get Befei Dali. To be honest, the other two are also in my collection." Norton said with a smile on his face. Xu Pingan was taken aback, then smiled, and gave Norton a thumbs up .

The two touched their wine glasses and took a sip respectively. Norton hesitated for a moment, and took this opportunity to tell Xu Pingan directly. Anyway, he would need to talk to Xu Pingan about this matter sooner or later.

"Xu, I have received invitations from several international companies in the United States. They know that I have a good relationship with you, and they want me to invite you to a party in Hawaii two months later," Norton said meaningfully.

Xu Pingan was taken aback, and looked at Norton "what kind of nature" he was puzzled.

"It's private, and the participants are all the heads of international giant companies. As far as I know, your Celestial Dynasty didn't have a quota, because your national conditions are different from ours, and many entrepreneurs can't be called entrepreneurs."

"The only person who meets the standard is you and Weiwei, the chairman of the company. The content of this meeting must be kept secret. Anyone who leaks will be excluded. They are no longer part of the corporate circle."

"Quota control is very strict. There are only two quotas in Japan, one in South Korea, and one in India. This is a quota in East Asia, and all companies with state-owned backgrounds in the world are excluded."

"There are only six companies in the United States that have quotas, one in Mexico, and none in Canada. The total number of participants will not exceed 50," Norton explained in a low voice.

Xu Pingan was somewhat taken aback. There is no quota in Canada. Is there any mistake? It seems that this business gathering is not that simple.

"What's the main content? Coordinating the contradictions between enterprises, or..." Xu Ping'an asked tentatively.

"Xu, you underestimate this kind of party. This party is held every two years. The location is not fixed. There is no fixed member. The list of participants is determined according to your company's strength."

"Every gathering has a theme, which basically establishes the direction of the company's future development. As for the conflicts between your companies to resolve by yourself, no one will participate."

"This small circle is very free, a small circle independent of the world, but any entrepreneur who knows the existence of this circle wants to join it very much"

"But the review is very strict. Your assets are not up to a certain level, your business development potential is not up to a certain standard, your influence, and comprehensive strength, etc. If you don't meet the requirements, you won't be invited at all."

"As far as I know, five companies have been kicked out this year, and two of them were given to you Tianchao, because Weiwei and your Tianqi Group are companies with great potential."

"The notice I received was to invite you, but I don't know about the company who invited you to sleep," Norton briefly explained.

Xu Pingan thought for a while and asked, "Norton, your Airbus is a company with EU background, how could you join?"

"Xu, it's a bit unprofessional for you to ask this question. The European Union has absolute control over Airbus, but the European Union only has the right to pay dividends, and the daily management of the company is not involved at all."

"One more thing, I didn't participate in the name of the chairman of Airbus Group, but because I have an absolute controlling stake in this company." Norton whispered something in Xu Ping'an's ear.

Xu Ping'an had an expression of sudden realization. This guy Norton is hiding so deeply. He actually holds such a company in his hand. If outsiders don't know, he might be killed without knowing what's going on.

"I'm going to participate. You call me a week in advance, and I'll go to the appointment on time." Xu Ping'an said directly. Norton felt a lot more relaxed when he heard Xu Ping'an's words, and nodded.

At this time, a gleaming oriental civilization antique was carried up. "Everyone, I would like to introduce to you grandly, an additional item, an unknown antique from oriental civilization, the golden astrolabe."

"We can't be sure that this is a product of the dynasty of Eastern civilization. According to the carbon fourteen test, this item has existed for more than 5000 years"

"It's hard for me to imagine how that magical land produced such a huge golden astrolabe 5000 years ago. There are records of three thousand planets on it. It is said that this golden astrolabe has a mysterious power."

"We can't confirm the other functions, but if you can't fall asleep, you can sit in front of this golden astrolabe and look at this astrolabe, and you will fall asleep easily,"

"We have asked eight authoritative experts to verify this point. It is harmless to people. It will only make you feel relaxed and fall asleep before you know it. The reserve price is 100 million euros, and each bid must not be less than [-] million euros." Auction The teacher briefly introduced the item.

(End of this chapter)