Chapitre 468: Chapter 468: It's Not Simple Charity Auction
At about 1:30 in the afternoon, Ye Tian followed Matthew to the nearby Belmont High School.
In the auditorium of this high school, a charity auction will be held later and Ye Tian and Matthew are here for this.
Originally, Betty wanted to come to the auction, but Logan dragged her to buy a sports car. This kid couldn't wait to have his own sports car. He couldn't wait for a moment!
When the Paramount Marauder drove into this famous Boston high school, there was already a lot of people and the parking lots inside and outside the school were almost full of cars.
These people are not students of Belmont High School, but residents living nearby, alumni who graduated from this high school and parents whose children have been or are studying in this high school!
Of course, there are some outsiders, but very few!
Both Betty and Logan graduated from this high school, so Matthew will participate in this charity auction and comes every year.
As in other places, as soon as the huge Marauder appeared here, he immediately attracted the attention of countless people!
Especially for many men, he can see envy in almost everyone's eyes!
While everyone was staring at the Paramount Marauder in amazement, they also had a little premonition in their hearts!
How could this New York bastard appear in Boston? How did he appear at Belmont High School? They haven't heard that he is an alumnus who graduated from this high school!
Don't he come here to make trouble, right? That's a big deal! How can Belmont High School stand up to this guy's crazy toss!
Or is there any top antique art here? That's why this guy showed up, is he here to hunt for treasure?
How is that possible? This is just a community charity auction. How can there be top antique artworks? Attracting such a famous professional treasure hunter to come!
Suddenly, many people felt confused and couldn't understand Ye Tian's intention.
However, everyone's worries quickly disappeared. Following the Paramount Marauder, two police cars also slowly drove into the Belmont High School campus and stopped next to the Marauder.
Obviously, these policemen followed bastard Steven and there must be no accident today!
Ye Tian has long been accustomed to the many staring gazes and disturbing discussions, completely turning a blind eye!
Matthew couldn't do this. He felt uncomfortable all over in the co-pilot of the Marauder and his face was feverish.
He really shouldn't let Steven drive the Marauder! Too high-profile and too ostentatious! No matter where he go, it is the focus of everyone's attention. This feeling is really unbearable for ordinary people!
But it's too late to regret!
The Buick Boulevard has been driven away by Logan and he can only go in Ye Tian's Marauder to participate in this charity auction.
After the car stopped, Matthew did not get out of the car immediately, but began to introduce the auction.
"Steven, this is a community charity auction. It is jointly organized by the church, the community and Belmont High School. It is held once a year on the second day of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Participants in this auction are mainly nearby residents, alumni who graduated from this high school and parents whose children have been or are studying here. Many people know each other and have a good relationship!
Some antique works of art, as well as some household items, which will be auctioned today, are generally not high in value, ranging from tens of dollars to several thousand dollars and the highest will not exceed 10,000 dollars.
These lots were donated voluntarily by everyone and donated anonymously. The reason for this is to avoid the formation of a comparison style, which would lose the original intention of charity auctions.
During the auction process, if you are interested in that lot, you can bid with others by raising your placard. Most of this competition is just symbolic and no one takes it seriously!
This is a charitable donation in disguise, only borrowed the name of the auction, so that everyone can gain something while donating and get a little psychological balance, so that this activity can be held for a long time."
"I understand that this kind of auction is a very good way to make everyone involved feel like a spring breeze. Those who can come up with this idea must have a long-term vision!"
Ye Tian said with a smile, expressing his appreciation.
Matthew smiled and nodded, then continued:
"The money raised from the auction will be divided into three pieces. One-third will go to the church, which will be used for church maintenance, charity activities, etc., the second third will go to the community and will also be used for public welfare activities.
The last third belongs to Belmont High School, which is used to improve the teaching environment, subsidize students from disadvantaged families and improve the level of education and teaching. It is also used for public welfare activities.
The reason for saying this is to remind you, don't be too serious later, even if you find good antique works of art, this is not Sotheby's and you can't treat this as a real auction!"
Obviously, Matthew was a little worried about Ye Tian's advantage of money here. If he did that, the scene of today's charity auction would be better!
This kind of worry is not unreasonable. Ye Tian is famous for his brutality and strength in the auction house. None of the people who came here today are his opponents. He have to remind him!
"I see, don't worry, I may bid and compete in this auction, but I will not be a rule-breaker and bid wildly with others!
If I really find valuable antique works of art, I will remind you about it. You will decide what to do at that time. I will only be a bystander!"
Ye Tian broadened Matthew's heart and threw the decision right into Matthew's hands.
"You guy is really! Isn't this a problem for me? But I am also very looking forward to discovering one or two good antique works of art! Let them become my collection.
Since moving to Belmont Street, I have been participating in this auction and I have never missed it. It has been more than 20 years and I have donated tens of thousands of dollars. I should have gain something!"
Matthew said excitedly, his eyes full of expectation.
"Today you will gain something, as long as there are good antique artworks here, it will definitely not escape my eyes!"
Ye Tian said with a smile, full of confidence.
"Okay! Let's go to the auditorium, the auction will begin soon!"
After speaking, Matthew opened the door and got out of the car.
Ye Tian tidyed up his clothes, concealed the holsters under his arms and then opened the door and got out of the car.
Same as when he set off from New York yesterday, Ye Tian still kept his guns.
Under the armpits on both sides are two M9s and several magazines, a German tactical knife is tied to the calf and an automatic rifle is placed in the Marauder, not afraid of any challenges or accidents!
After getting out of the car, Ye Tian first nodded and greeted the policemen who followed him, then joined Matthew and walked towards the Belmont High School Auditorium.
They didn't go far before they stopped.
A fat white man in his fifties walked nearby and greeted Matthew, very enthusiastic.
"Matthew, happy Thanksgiving, let's meet here again, maybe we will become competitors this year, are you ready to lose to me?"
"Happy Thanksgiving, you fat man! It's no good to meet you, even if you let go, I won't lose to you this time!"
Matthew smiled and cursed and bumped his fist with the fat white man.
Obviously, the relationship between the two is very good, the kind that can joke at will.
"Hahaha, just wait for your words! The result will be known at the beginning of the auction! It is estimated that like last year, you will once again become my underdog!"
The fat man laughed and said, very proud.
Immediately afterwards, he looked at Ye Tian and asked Matthew:
"Matthew, this is Betty's boyfriend? that crazy New York billionaire? Tell me about it."
"Yes, he is Steven, from China, a very nice young man, indeed a new billionaire, he is not only Betty's boyfriend, but also Betty's fiance!
They are already engaged and we will hold a grand engagement party for them in a few days and you will be invited! You are welcome to attend and bring your family with you at that time."
Matthew gave a triumphant introduction, full of admiration.
"Ah! They are actually engaged! That's great news, congratulations! My idiot son is completely no chance now. I guess he will be heartbroken!"
The fat man said jokingly, a trace of regret flashed in his eyes.
Needless to say, the so-called idiot son of this guy must be Betty's loyal suitor! He can only accept the fate of failure. As for whether he is heartbroken or not, it doesn't matter to Ye Tian!
Then, the fat man stretched out his right hand to Ye Tian and introduced himself:
"Steven, nice to meet you, Happy Thanksgiving! My name is Fermi, an old classmate and friend of Matthew, you are a lucky guy and Betty is a good girl, please cherish her!"
"Mr. Fermi, I am also very happy to meet you. Happy Thanksgiving, please rest assured, I will cherish Betty, because I love her so much!"
Ye Tian shook hands with the other party and said firmly.
"OK! We don't stand here, let's go to the auditorium, the auction is about to begin!"
Matthew interrupted, then turned and walked towards the auditorium.
Ye Tian and Fermi nodded and smiled at each other and walked to the auditorium together.
"Matthew, it seems that it is very difficult to beat you today! It's a bit too much for you to find the top professional treasure hunter in the United States as a helper!"
As he moved forward, Fermi joked, but there was no frustration in his tone.
"No way, Steven is Betty's fiancé. Of course he will help me. You fat man, even if you let go, I will definitely defeat you today! I can also express my depression!"
Matthew said very proudly, smiling very brightly.
On the following road, Matthew and Fermi met several acquaintances and friends one after another. They chatted a few words and then walked into the auditorium where the auction was held together.
This is an auditorium that can accommodate more than 500 people. It has a large area and almost everyone has arrived. It is very noisy and full of discussions and laughter.
After entering the door and standing still, Ye Tian immediately condescendingly began to observe the situation in the auditorium.
When he glanced over half of his eyes, he suddenly saw a familiar face.
"Why did Leo come here? Didn't he live in Miami? How could he show up in Boston?"
Ye Tian whispered in surprise, a little puzzled.
The Leo he referred to is a rich Hispanic and a very well-known collector who lives in Miami and had dealt with during the New York autumn auction before!
This person came to the United States after getting rich and has been living in Miami. Naturally, it is impossible to have a relationship with Belmont High School, so Ye Tian was puzzled!
But Leo was not the only acquaintance at the scene and Ye Tian soon found another familiar face again!
It is an old friend Cook, the owner of the Los Angeles' Golden Eagle Exploration Company and a notorious professional treasure hunter.
At this moment, this guy was staring at Leo, his eyes were extremely bright, showing endless greed.
There are two bodyguards standing beside him and he can see from the generous clothes that these two bodyguards are fully armed! Probably bring something like MP5!
Neither Leo nor Cook is a good samaritan! Not even a kind person! They actually appeared at such a community auction at the same time! It's really puzzling!
It seems that today's charity auction won't be easy! Will have a good show!
Ye Tian couldn't help but chuckle.
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