Reborn as a small European country

Chapter 73 Bidding
Just as Duke Hollis was puzzled, the auction continued, but Joseph was not too interested in the following things, and the finale would soon begin.

After the famous family, the brown thoroughbred racehorse, the mother once sold for GBP90, and the father won the first and third place in the European League. When these data are listed, the whole auction hall is full of noise.

"How much is the estimate?"

Seeing Kate's excited little face blushing, Joseph really didn't understand their love for horse racing, but this did not prevent him from participating.

"The auctioneer didn't say its detailed identity, but there are not many horses that have won the first and third results in the European League. It should be the king of the army. The price should be around GBP120 to GBP000!"

"The price difference is so big?"

After calming down, Kate was no longer as excited as before, but she was very dissatisfied with Joseph's distrust, and said a little angrily: "It itself cannot be valued. If the competition is fierce, it may end up far exceeding GBP300."

When Kate and Joseph were talking, the auction had already started, and the rare reserve price was GBP100, but everyone knew that this was a joke of the auction house. If GBP100 was really sold, the owner of the horse would probably cry to death.

"GBP100"

Without any hesitation, the bid soared up to GBP100 in an instant. There was no way to do it. They were all nobles and rich people. No one could afford to lose face by bidding hundreds or thousands of pounds. It was the first time I opened my mouth and put it at a similar price. It's almost the same, of course, because everyone knows that they can't find this loophole.

"GBP105"

The second bidder was actually the Earl of Liverpool. Although it only increased by [-] pounds, it can also be seen that the finale item is indeed the finale item. Which of the other things can increase by thousands of pounds?

"GBP110"

"GBP115"

The following bids seemed to be regular, and no one was less than 120 pounds. The uniform price was 000 pounds, and [-] pounds were added. Joseph looked at the fun and couldn't help holding up his sign: "GBP[-]"

"Mr. No. 18 bid GBP120. Is there any price increase? If not, this horse will belong to Mr. No. 000. Mr. No. 18 once, Mr. No. 18..."

"GBP130"

It was a coincidence that Joseph's price happened to be a buffer period. If you don't really like this horse, you should think about it. However, this situation frightened Joseph, after all, he was not really ready to buy it.Fortunately, there are many people who like this horse. Before the auctioneer said the second time, someone bid GBP130.

Some people may wonder why the auctioneer is so quick and concise to confirm the auction instead of provoking the scene?In fact, anyone who does that is unwise, because the guests here are all nobles and rich people, wouldn't you offend them by doing this?

There are various situations that come to the auction house to sell things, but most of them are due to the decline of the family or the shortage of money. They just want to get the money safely, because the auctioneer's two provocations caused dissatisfaction among the buyers. Isn't that in vain? Get into trouble?
The seller is dissatisfied and the buyer is angry, so can the auctioneer get a good result in the middle?Therefore, the general auction house will determine the bidders as soon as possible, it is nothing more than making less money, and there is no need to cause trouble.

"You don't want to continue bidding?"

Kate's words made Joseph a little strange: "Why should I bid?"

"Didn't you want the horse?"

Kate was taken aback by Joseph's rhetorical question, but she soon realized that Joseph might not know what owning a good horse meant in the aristocratic circle. As a good friend and sister, Kate thought it was necessary for her to help Joseph to learn.

"The Ragnar family should be very rich now. What you need to do now is to expand your aristocratic circle and increase the background of the Ragnar family. Horse racing is an aristocratic activity. If you don't have a good horse, you can't integrate into the circle at all. "

Joseph didn't expect Kate to be so enthusiastic, so enthusiastic that he wanted to explain this kind of thing to him. Although he thought it was a little funny, he recognized this favor in his heart.

"You mean I bid on it?"

"That's right, it must be auctioned, because only in this way can you integrate into the circle as soon as possible, not to mention it can also bring you a lot of money, at least you won't lose money."

"remuneration?"

Seeing Joseph's stupefied look, Kate said with a bit of resentment: "The remuneration for horse racing, idiot! Most of the remuneration for horse racing should belong to the owner of the horse."

This is the first time Joseph heard that buying a horse can make money. In fact, not only can you make money, but you can also make a lot of money. Fame, contacts, and wealth all need a good horse.

While the two were talking, the price of this famous horse had risen to GBP160, exceeding the GBP000 that Kate estimated for it.

"GBP165."

In fact, there were not many people bidding at this time, and each bid had to wait for a while. For example, as soon as Joseph's price of GBP165 was announced, the auction room instantly cleared up.

"GBP170."

It can be seen that this price is already very high, because it has been a long time since new prices appeared. Joseph is not short of money, and after learning the benefits of owning a good horse, he does not care about money. He does not lack wealth. A channel to integrate into the aristocratic circle.

"GBP175."

"Mr. No. 18 made another bid. The current price is GBP175. Is there any increase in price from that gentleman or lady? If not, then this famous horse will belong to Mr. No. 000."

Although he was speaking to the audience, the auctioneer's eyes were fixed on the final bidders, including the Earl of Liverpool.

Think about how several people shook their heads unanimously, and the Earl of Liverpool shook his head the earliest. It is one thing that the price exceeded his expectations, and part of the reason is to give Joseph a face.

After all, they are all adults and their identities are not ordinary. There will be no noise, talking about who they are, and some just smile amicably or glance at the Fox family's room reluctantly.

Of course, most of them are guessing whether the private room is Kate's uncle, who is now in charge of the Fox family. The business of the Fox family has not been very stable recently, so they will doubt it.

"No one bids, then I declare that this horse of the king of the army will belong to Mr. 18."

Three hammer sounds fell, and the horse belonged to Joseph. During Kate's congratulations, Joseph was very excited. After all, he spent a huge amount of money to buy something. Even if he didn't particularly like horse racing, he still felt happy.

"Your Highness Joseph, the Earl of Liverpool invites you to the auction dinner tonight."

The auction was over, and when Joseph was in a hurry to see his horse, a waiter came to him and sent an invitation letter.

Looking at Kate suspiciously, Kate understood the meaning in his eyes and explained: "The Earl of Liverpool owns shares in Christie's, and he usually hosts dinner parties."

Suddenly, Joseph felt that he was being used tonight. Of course, such a small use is not much different from joking, it just makes people feel a little depressed.

(End of this chapter)