Bab 729: Chapter 672: It's Easy to Ask Lanci for a Favor but Hard to Send Him Away_2

In the simplest terms of purchasing power, ten thousand pounds could buy thirty million bottles of mineral water.

As the auction continued, the auctioneer's voice echoed throughout the venue.

Every time a piece of art was sold, a buzz of discussion would arise in the auction hall, and occasionally, when an item of exceptionally high value was auctioned off, cheers and applause would erupt.

Moreover, outside the main hall stood professionals ranging from art collectors to journalists simply curious, all crouching or standing, intently recording everything that might make for a news story through the small glass windows of the doors.

"Ladies and gentlemen, now we come to the highlight of our auction."

The meticulously arranged auction stage remained the center of attention, with the auctioneer standing upon it, donning a dark suit and wielding a small silver gavel, the symbol of authority.

His brisk speech immediately drew all eyes to him.