I can dream about my own death.

The auction of the last antique painting, "Autumn in the Frontier," generated a huge response.

The discussions at the auction lingered for a long time.

The auctioneer did not urge anyone or speak to maintain order at the auction, allowing everyone to discuss the matter.

After more than ten minutes, the noise from the discussion gradually subsided.

The auctioneer then announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, owning a fine masterpiece is of paramount importance. Please place your bids!"

"Ninety million." At the scene, a top tycoon immediately raised the price.

"Ninety-one million."

"Ninety-three million."

......

Because of the exceptionally high price of this painting, Jiaheng Auction House has set a five-minute extension for bidding.

In other words, if no one else raises the price within five minutes of the previous bid, the item is sold.

At the scene, the price increase was not fast; only every one to four minutes would a sporadic price increase be heard.

Hearing the cold, ever-increasing numbers, Chen Wensheng has become desensitized.

This money is more than the game coins he earns in Dou Dizhu (a popular Chinese card game), it's completely beyond what he could earn.

Before we knew it, more than two hours had passed.

After several rounds of bidding, the painting "Autumn in the Frontier" was finally sold for 1.7 million yuan. The buyer was an anonymous overseas individual who acquired the painting through a telephone auction.

This painting is a rare masterpiece of landscape painting. Many people do not want it to fall into foreign hands, and several wealthy people in China have gritted their teeth and raised the price.

But that anonymous person overseas is too powerful; the price increases are always substantial.

Ultimately, the price exceeded the psychological tolerance of wealthy individuals in China, causing them to give up.

Similarly, due to such "vicious" competition, the painting's transaction price reached a sky-high 1.7 million.

After the auction ended, a group of reporters swarmed around the room, bombarding them with all sorts of questions.

Li Yucheng and his two companions were just there to kill time, so they didn't go up to join in the fun.

As the three were about to leave, Manager Xu Hui approached them and said, "Jiaheng Auction Company has arranged a private interview for the three of you. Do you have time?"

Li Yucheng was a little surprised and asked, "What was the content of the interview?"

"We're interviewing Mr. Xue Yanzhe, the eldest son of Chairman Xue Mingzheng. Mr. Xue is in charge of the entire auction of 'Autumn in the Frontier'," said Manager Xu Hui with a smile.

"Sure! Please lead the way!" Li Yucheng immediately agreed.

Led by manager Xu Hui, the three entered a luxurious private room.

Upon seeing the three, Xue Yanzhe immediately stepped forward, extended his hand, and said with a smile, "Hello!"

All three of them shook hands with Xue Yanzhe.

Looking at Xue Yanzhe in front of him, Chen Wensheng felt that this person was gentle, mature and steady, and there was nothing wrong with him.

Xue Yanzhe smiled and asked, "Would you prefer to conduct the interview standing or sitting?"

The long auction had left Li Yucheng's legs numb, so he naturally didn't want to stand any longer and said, "Let's do the interview while seated!"

Even Wang Feng, who had been carrying the video camera the whole time, couldn't stand for long periods of time. After setting up the equipment, he found a place to sit down.

After the three of them sat down, Xue Yanzhe was the last to sit down, and his manners were truly impeccable.

At the start of the interview, Li Yucheng went straight to the core question: "Mr. Xue, why did you choose this time to sell your masterpiece, 'Autumn in the Frontier'?"

"As everyone knows, my Xue Group is in the real estate industry, and the industry has been declining in recent years. The Xue Group's financial reports are getting worse year by year. Therefore, the Xue Group cannot focus all its energy on the real estate industry. The Xue Group needs to find other businesses and new avenues for development. If we want to do other businesses, we will inevitably need a lot of capital. And the Xue Group's cash flow is tight. Selling this famous painting can solve the problem of tight cash flow," Xue Yanzhe explained.

"Did the record-breaking price of 1.7 million for this painting exceed your expectations, Mr. Xue?"

"The price of 1.7 million was truly unexpected. Based on my assessment of the current market for antique paintings, I expected 'Autumn in the Frontier' to sell for between 1.1 million and 1.3 million. The final price of 1.7 million was a pleasant surprise."

"Mr. Xue, would you mind sharing the personal information of the buyer who purchased 'Autumn in the Frontier' through the auction?" Li Yucheng asked this question on a whim.

Xue Yanzhe immediately shook his head: "I'm sorry! I don't know the buyer's identity information, and even if I did, I couldn't disclose it to you."

Li Yucheng wasn't particularly disappointed by this answer, nor did he expect Xue Yanzhe to provide any further information. He then asked again, "What are your thoughts and opinions on the export of the famous painting 'Autumn in the Frontier'?"

"The buyer who spent a staggering 1.7 million yuan to purchase this landscape painting must have a deep affection for it. The buyer will definitely cherish this painting. It is the painting's good fortune to have fallen into the hands of someone who understands it."

Xue Yanzhe spoke so tactfully, without mentioning at all that the painting would end up overseas.

Li Yucheng, wanting sensational news, was naturally dissatisfied with Xue Yanzhe's answer and asked again, "If the incomparably precious landscape painting 'Autumn in the Frontier' were to fall into the hands of overseas artists, wouldn't it sadden many who appreciate these paintings?"

A hint of embarrassment finally appeared on Xue Yanzhe's usually gentle and refined face.

After thinking for a few seconds, Xue Yanzhe replied, "There's a poem that says, 'A bosom friend afar brings a distant land near.' True liking and appreciation can transcend geographical limitations. So, where 'Autumn on the Frontier' is preserved is not important; what matters is that it's preserved in the hands of those who appreciate it."

Li Yucheng was completely exasperated. After asking a few more trivial questions, he ended the interview.

The three left the auction venue and returned to their car.

Li Yucheng complained, "This Xue Yanzhe is not old, but he speaks shrewdly and is really an old fox."

"Xue Mingzheng has been ill for several years and has long since handed over most of the company's business to his eldest son, Xue Yanzhe. If Xue Yanzhe wasn't capable, how could he possibly gain actual control of the company? It's unrealistic for us to try and get information out of Xue Yanzhe." Chen Wensheng was still self-aware.

"For a masterpiece like 'Autumn in the Frontier' to go overseas is an enormous loss to the domestic antique collecting world! How could Xue Yanzhe talk about it so casually? Isn't this just deliberately disgusting?" Li Yucheng slammed his fist on the steering wheel in anger.

"There's nothing you can do about disgusting people. Can you take it back?" Chen Wensheng shook his head.

"Even if this painting is destroyed, I don't want it to end up overseas." Li Yucheng was furious.

Chen Wensheng shook his head and warned, "Your idea is very dangerous!"