Chapter 468: Not a Simple Charity Auction (Asking for a Monthly Pass, Asking for a Recommendation)
At about half past one 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 they are here for this.
Originally, Betty also wanted to come to the auction, but was pulled by Logan to buy a sports car, this kid can't wait to have his own sports car, and he can't wait for a moment!
By the time the Paramount Marauders drove into Boston's famous high school, it was already bustling with people, and the parking lots inside and outside the school were mostly full.
These are not Belmont High School students, but residents who live nearby, alumni who have graduated from this high school, and parents whose children have attended or are attending this high school!
Of course, there are some outsiders, but there are very few!
Betty and Logan both graduated from this high school, which is why Matthew attends this charity auction and comes every year.
As in other places, as soon as the huge marauder appeared here, it immediately attracted countless attention and grabbed the attention of many people!
Especially many men, you can see envy in the eyes of almost everyone!
While everyone was stunned and looked at the Paramount Marauders, they also had a little ominous premonition in their hearts!
How did this New York bastard end up in Boston? How did he end up at Belmont High School? I didn't hear he was an alumnus of this high school!
He didn't want to do anything here, did he? That would be a big deal! How could Belmont High School withstand this guy's crazy toss!
Or is there top antique art here? That's why this guy came out and came here to hunt for treasure?
How is that possible? It's just a community charity auction, how can there be a top-notch antique artwork that attracts such a famous professional treasure hunter!
For a while, many people felt confused and couldn't understand Ye Tian's intention.
However, everyone's worries quickly disappeared a lot, and immediately following the Paramount Marauders, two police cars slowly drove into the Belmont High School campus and stopped next to the Marauders.
Obviously, these cops are following Steven's bastard, and there must be no accident today!
For the many stares and disturbing discussions, Ye Tian has long been accustomed to it and completely ignores it!
Matthew couldn't do that, he was sitting on pins and needles in the co-pilot of the Marauder, feeling uncomfortable all over his body, and his face was feverish for a while.
Steven really shouldn't have been allowed to drive the Marauders! It's too high-profile and too flamboyant! Everywhere he goes, it's the focus of everyone's attention, and ordinary people really can't afford this feeling!
But it's too late to regret it!
The Buick Boulevard has been driven away by Logan, and he can only sit on Ye Tian's marauders to participate in this charity auction.
After the car stopped, Matthew did not immediately get out of the car, but began to introduce the auction.
"Steven, this is a community charity auction that is organized by the church, the community, and Belmont High School once a year, the day after the Thanksgiving holiday.
The auction was attended by mostly nearby residents, alumni of the high school, and parents whose children had studied or were studying here, many of whom knew each other and had a good relationship!
What will be auctioned today is some antique art, as well as some household items, which are generally not of high value, ranging from tens of dollars to thousands of dollars, and the maximum will not exceed ten thousand dollars.
These lots were donated voluntarily and anonymously, so as to avoid the formation of a trend of comparison, which would lose the original intention of charity auctions.
During the auction process, if you look at that lot, then you can raise your hand to bid and compete with others, this competition is mostly symbolic, no one takes it seriously, and it will not be life-or-death!
This is a charity donation in disguise, but it is borrowed in 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 practice, which can make everyone involved feel like a spring breeze, and the person who can come up with this idea must have a long-term vision!"
Ye Tian said with a smile and expressed his appreciation.
Matthew smiled and nodded, and continued:
The proceeds from the auction will be divided into three parts, one-third of which will go to the church for the repair and maintenance of the church, charity activities, etc., and the other 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 poor families, and improve the level of education and teaching, which is also used for public welfare activities.
The reason why I say this is to remind you that you should not take it too seriously later, even if you find a good antique art, this is not Sotheby's, you can't think of this as a real auction!"
Obviously, Matthew was a little worried that Ye Tian would kill all sides here, if he really did that, the scene of today's charity auction would be even better!
This kind of worry is not without reason, Ye Tian is famous for his ruthlessness and strength in the auction house, and none of the people who came here today are his opponents, so he has to be reminded!
"I know, don't worry, I may raise my cards and compete in this auction, but I won't be a rule breaker and bid crazy with others!
If you really find a valuable antique art, I will remind you to make a move, and when the time comes, it is up to you to decide, I will only be a bystander!"
Ye Tian relieved Matthew's heart and threw the decision into Matthew's hands.
"You're a real thing! Isn't that a problem for me, but I'm also very much looking forward to discovering a nice antique or two! Make them my collection.
I've been involved in this auction since I moved to Belmont Street, and I've never missed it, and I've been donating tens of thousands of dollars, so it's time for me to get something out of it!"
Matthew said excitedly, his eyes full of anticipation.
"You're going to get something out of it today, as long as there's really a good antique art here, it won't escape my eyes!"
Ye Tian said with a smile, full of confidence.
"Okay! Let's go to the auditorium, the auction will start soon!"
With that, Matthew opened the car door and got out of the car.
Ye Tian tidied up his clothes, covered up the holster under his armpit, and then opened the car door and got out of the car.
Just like when he set off from New York yesterday, Ye Tian still kept his gun by his side.
With two M9s and several magazines under their armpits, German tactical knives strapped to their calves, and automatic rifles in the Marauder's car, they are not afraid of any challenges and accidents!
After getting out of the car, Ye Tian first nodded and said hello to the police officers who were following him, and then joined Matthew and walked towards the Belmont High School auditorium together.
They hadn't gone far before they stopped.
A fat white man in his fifties walked next to him, and he greeted Matthew very enthusiastically.
"Happy Thanksgiving, Matthew, we're here again, maybe we'll be competitors again this year, are you ready to lose to me?"
"Happy Thanksgiving, you fat man! It's not good to meet you, just let me go, I won't lose to you again this time!"
Matthew laughed and scolded, slamming his fist into 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 just like last year, you will be my subordinate again!"
The fat man laughed and said, very proud.
Immediately after, he looked at Ye Tian again and asked Matthew:
"Matthew, this is Betty's boyfriend, the crazy New York billionaire, right?
"That's right, he's Steven, a very nice guy from China, a new billionaire indeed, he's not only Betty's boyfriend, but also Betty's fiancé!
They're already engaged, and I'm going to have a big engagement party for them in a few days, and you'll be invited!
Matthew proudly introduced, his eyes full of appreciation.
"Ahh
The fat man said jokingly, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.
No need to ask, this guy's so-called idiot son must be Betty's loyal suitor! He can only accept the fate of failure, as for whether he is heartbroken or not, it is none of Ye Tian's business!
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, I'm an old classmate and old friend of Matthew, you're a lucky guy, Betty is a good girl, cherish her!"
"Mr. Fermi, I'm also glad to meet you, I wish you a happy Thanksgiving, please rest assured, I will cherish Betty's, because I love her deeply!"
Ye Tian shook hands with the other party and said in a firm tone.
"OK, stop standing here, go to the auditorium, the auction is about to begin!"
Matthew interjected, then turned and walked over to 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 win against you today! You guy actually found the top professional treasure hunter in the United States as a helper, which is a bit excessive!"
As he walked forward, Fermi said jokingly, but there was no hint of frustration in his tone.
"No way, Steven is Betty's fiancé, of course he helped me, even if you let the horse come, you dead fat man, I will definitely kill you today!
Matthew said proudly, smiling brightly.
On the ensuing journey, Matthew and Fermi met several acquaintances and friends one after another, 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, the area is very large, the people have almost arrived, and the inside is very noisy, full of discussions and laughter.
After entering the door and standing still, Ye Tian immediately began to observe the situation in the auditorium condescendingly.
When his gaze swept over most of it, he suddenly saw a familiar face.
"Why did Leo end up here? Didn't he live in Miami, how could he end up in Boston?"
Ye Tian whispered in surprise, slightly puzzled.
The Leo he was talking about was a wealthy Hispanic and a very famous collector who lived in Miami and had previously dealt with at the New York Autumn Auctions!
This person only came to the United States after making a fortune, and he has been living in Miami, so naturally it is impossible to have anything to do with Belmont High School, so Ye Tiancai was puzzled!
But Leo was not the only acquaintance on the scene, Ye Tian soon found a familiar face again!
It's an old friend Cook, owner of the Los Angeles Golden Eagle Discovery Company, and a notorious professional treasure hunter.
At this time, this guy is staring at Leo, his eyes are extremely bright, revealing endless greed.
There were two bodyguards standing next to him, and as you could tell from the baggy clothes, they were both heavily armed!
Neither Leo nor Cook are fuel-efficient lamps! Not good people! They should appear at such a community auction at the same time! It's incomprehensible!
It seems that today's charity auction is not easy!
Ye Tian couldn't help but chuckle.