Chapter 30-Part 1

Tang Xin sat in her seat and waited for a while. From time to time, Tang-dressed young girls led people to nearby tables.

She pulled out the chair next to her and said to Yan Hao, “Plenty of seats here; why stand? Find a place to sit.”

Yan Hao hesitated for a moment and chose a seat. Their table was against one side of the wall, with Yan Hao sitting on the other side, effectively separating Tang Xin from the others.

“We’re about to face a tough battle.” Tang Xin couldn’t help but get excited at the thought of the upcoming auction.

“I don’t like it, but deliberately bidding to tempt opponents to follow; pretending to be confident and indispensable, trapping the other party in a high position; suddenly raising the bidding price, or each time bidding slightly higher than the opponent, always keeping the pressure on. Analyzing the opponent’s psychology, attitude, and behavior and making the most suitable response. It’s all about strategy!”

Tang Xin loved participating in auctions. Not only because the auction items were good, but also because each auction felt like a thrilling gamble, a test of everyone’s intelligence.

Although, in her previous life, credit points were just numbers, she could easily crush her opponents with money. However, she found it too boring to play that way.

Usually, she would set a maximum amount for herself before the start and try various tactics to secure the treasures she wanted within that range.

Even though she could crush her opponents with money, she preferred to engage in intellectual games, relying on her intelligence to achieve victory!

She was a mysterious woman like that.

Of course, if she encountered an unexpected and must-have treasure, Tang Xin would abandon her set limits and engage in a money game.

She often traveled to different planets to participate in auctions, accumulating a wealth of experience through numerous battles.

At this moment, Tang Xin eagerly awaited the start of the auction, ready to showcase her skills.

Yan Hao calmly said, “Set a price limit for everything in your mind, follow the bid within your psychological tolerance, and give up if it exceeds the price. It’s simple.”

Tang Xin looked at Yan Hao in surprise. Normally, he followed quietly, rarely speaking constructively. What surprised her even more was that the simple method he suggested was effective.

With a probing gaze, as if she didn’t recognize Yan Hao, Tang Xin scrutinized him. The latter remained calm, as if he hadn’t noticed her scrutiny.

After a while, Tang Xin helplessly withdrew her gaze. She had met many people, and opponents like Yan Hao were undoubtedly the most troublesome.

Not liking but deliberately bidding, tempting opponents to follow, may result in the opponent completely ignoring it. Even if they respond, it’s likely calculated in their minds, only bidding if there’s a need.

Pretending to be confident and indispensable and trying to trap the opponent into taking over at a high price also doesn’t work. Because before reaching the high price, the opponent has already given up. It’s more likely to end up trapping oneself and spending a large amount on something unnecessary.

Suddenly raising the bidding price or slightly outbidding the opponent each time is also useless. The opponent will probably ignore it, pretending not to see it, and continue bidding on their own.

The simplest method is often the most lethal.

Tang Xin thought, Thankfully, there aren’t many people like him; otherwise, it would be too boring.

But then again, even if one sets a psychological price limit before the auction, how many can stick to their principles?

During bidding, people can get frantic, lose their reason, and, like a gambler who has lost, put up their entire fortune. There are not few who fall into this category.

Qi Huan and his group entered the hall and sat at a table right next to Tang Xin.

Sharp glances shot over like arrows, and Yan Hao adjusted his posture slightly. Then Qi Huan realized that, despite his intent to glare, his view was blocked, and he couldn’t see them!

“Just wait for me,” Qi Huan muttered.

Being ignored despite glaring, he could only vent his frustration with some harsh words.

With him around, these two wouldn’t have it easy.

Xu Jiahui was too preoccupied to engage in a staring match with others and had a joyful expression on her face.

She had just inquired specifically from the guide girl and learned that there would be five boxes of scar-removing ointment handmade by Master Yun Gui in this auction.

Master Yun Gui! The chief pharmacist of the Yun family. His skills were no lower than Qi Xing’s, and the scar-removing ointment he made was a masterpiece on the HuangSha Star.

Xu Jiahui had heard Qi Xing express his admiration before. If Master Yun Gui hadn’t been indifferent to fame and wealth, solely focusing on taking care of the young master of the Yun family, he would never have easily secured the position of the top pharmacist on the Huangsha Star.

Master Yun Gui mostly dedicated his efforts to caring for the young master of the Yun family, producing medicines sparingly, and rarely did his products reach the market.

At this moment, Xu Jiahui couldn’t help but feel grateful for her good fortune to encounter the work of Master Yun Gui. She was determined to bid for the scar-removing ointment at any cost.

At a table behind them, Lan Yuan pulled his older brother Lan Yin’s sleeve and pointed discreetly in a certain direction, whispering, “Those two over there seem to be the divine doctors from the Tang family online shop.”

Lan Yin’s expression immediately became serious as he asked, “Are you sure you didn’t mistake them?”

Lan Yuan’s chubby face was filled with hesitation. “I’ve only seen them once; I can’t be certain. But they were both dressed in black, one male and one female, with the woman leading. There shouldn’t be many such combinations, right?”

Listening to his younger brother’s words, Lan Yin couldn’t help but feel impressed. With more experience, his naive brother became smarter. His analysis was reasonable and logical.