Reborn As a Pirate

　　 "Thirty pounds once... Thirty pounds twice... Thirty pounds! Congratulations to the gentleman in the No. 7 private room. Three days later, Mr. Scott will report to your ship. I hope you all get along well."

　　 Lorraine saluted Ramos far away.

　　 He heard the overtones of Ramos. Ramos, or the Pidic family, will play for him and create a good atmosphere for his meeting with Karen Scott.

　　 This is the power of friendship.

　　 The auction continues.

　　 Because Lorraine, the private room class, accidentally joined the lower-level competition, the hot field, originally estimated at 12 to 15 pounds, suddenly became a climax.

　　 This is a good thing for the auction house.

　　 The next auction was smooth and enthusiastic. Fourteen pieces were sold in one hour without passing out.

　　 Three tin wares from Lorraine have appeared one after another, with an average transaction price of 12 pounds. The premium is the same as today's general environment, about 20-30%.

　　 Lorraine also seemed to have made another move, and took a picture of an old eighth at a price of five pounds and twelve shillings.

　　 Octan is a professional ranging tool for navigators, and is the predecessor of the sextant. The difference is that the former only measures 45 degrees (one-eighth of a circle), while the latter has sixty degrees (one-sixth of a circle). The measured latitude and longitude is also more accurate.

　　 There is no doubt that although the sextant is expensive, it is better than the octant, but for Lorraine, the octant is at least better than the protractor, and everyone is happy.

　　 After another half an hour, the atmosphere in the auction hall is getting colder day by day.

　　The fourth piece of Lorraine's tin ware only sold for ten pounds, and the fifth piece was only sold for six pounds and fourteen shillings. During the whole process, no one was holding a plaque on the upper level of the private room.

　　 The most important lot this morning is coming...

　　 Ramos cleared his throat.

　　 "Gentlemen and ladies. Mr. Rabbi Hooker is a top offshore businessman. He has traveled all over Northwest Europe and is famous in the North Sea, the Baltic Sea, the Strait of Dover and the Cantabrian Sea."

"Last month, he had double happiness, his 60th birthday, and his eldest grandson, so he decided to retire." Ramos took a deep breath. "He entrusted the auction house to deal with his retirement matters, including his own use of Ou Beihai. Both the picture and the Brigantine Merchant Ship Meritus will be listed for auction today and tomorrow."

　　 "Today, let us have a glimpse of Captain Hooker's chart!"

　　 Following his passionate voice, the two workers slowly pushed up a wooden box covered with sea blue velvet.

　　 The flannel was uncovered, and dozens of rolled up charts were inserted diagonally in the middle of the wooden box, which looked inconspicuous, but they were extremely valuable to black market merchants.

　　 Lorraine inquired about Captain Hook's past in the past two days.

　　 This is a Dutchman. He went to sea at the age of 23. He has been in the sea for 37 years. He has been a captain for 24 years. The main activity area is in the North Sea, followed by the Cantabrian waters on the border between France and Spain.

　　 He did not choose to sell his own charts separately, indicating that the value of these charts is high or low, but considering the range of his comfort zone, Lorraine still has a strong interest in this chart.

　　 Taking a deep breath, Lorraine took the sign from Hina.

　　 Ramos announced in the audience: "Captain Hook's hand-painted sea chart for his own use, the starting price is fifty pounds, and each increase is ten pounds!"

　　 "One hundred pounds!"

　　 No. 4 private room was bid first, followed by No. 3, No. 9, and No. 11 bids one after another.

The price of 　　 charts climbed like a rocket, breaking through two hundred pounds in a short while, rushing towards two hundred and fifty pounds.

　　 There are only a few large private rooms in the entire venue taking turns.

　　 For most of the lower-level businessmen, two hundred pounds may be all their assets, and even bankruptcy, they may not be able to withdraw two hundred pounds in cash.

　　The composition of maritime merchants has always been a pyramid structure of disparity between the rich and the poor.

　　 Two hundred and twenty pounds, the 9th private room withdrew from the competition.

　　 The gentleman across from Lorraine stood up, bowed regretfully and gracefully to all the private rooms, and then left.

　　 Two hundred and seventy pounds, the gentleman in the eleventh room also stood up and bowed out.

　　 The gentlemen in the two rooms of No. 3 and No. 4, while chatting and laughing across the board, took turns holding placards lightly, and quickly raised the price of the chart to four hundred pounds.

　　 This has surpassed all Lorraine's cash, and Lorraine has not had a chance to make a move yet.

　　 He frowned and asked Mr. Piddick: "Sir, will the auction house settle after the close of the auction in the morning or after the close tomorrow?"

　　Piddick smiled clearly: "It's the end tomorrow."

　　 Lorraine nodded gratefully to him, and gently raised the card in his hand.

　　 "Four hundred and ten pounds! Room number seven is four hundred and ten pounds! Number three, gentleman number four, are you willing to cut love to gentleman number seven?"

　　 The gentleman in the third room looked up at Lorraine, then turned his head, exchanged glances with Pidic, stood up with a smile, bowed with his female companion, and left.

　　 Lorraine was surprised at this look for a long time.

　　Pidick said softly, "Sir Fermi is one of the three members of the management committee and is a good friend of mine."

　　 "That's it." Lorraine suddenly realized, "Mr. Piddick, does Sir Fermi like tea?"

　　 "I like it, I like it very much."

　　 In this way, only No. 4 is left to bid with Lorraine.

　　 That was a chubby French gentleman. They like to decorate their tuxedos with colorful feathers, just like the English people would use umbrellas instead of short sticks, which are special features that are easy for others to recognize.

　　Furmi's exit brought him a lot of pressure, his forehead began to sweat, and his placards were no longer so determined.

　　 Lorraine asked softly, "Mr. Piddick, who's the opposite?"

　　 "The Ergen Exchange manager of the Desai family. He is not a big man. I remember that the authorization given to him by the Desai family seems to be 520 pounds."

"Is it…"

　　 Lorraine is more relaxed, with Erlang's legs tilted, his fingers crossed, and a smile on his face.

　　 The two yelled a few bids to each other. When it came to four hundred and fifty pounds, Lorraine suddenly said, "Five hundred pounds."

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　　 Mr. Desai in private room No. 4 stared at Lorraine for a long time, trying to see the reality of the strange young man who met for the first time.

　　 Lorraine smiled and raised his glass to him.

　　 Mr. Desai gave up.

　　 He can't see Lorraine's fictitiousness and reality. Rather than being exhausted and ridiculing others, he should be like a qualified gentleman, leaving with a smile with humility and leeway.

　　He also raised his teacup: "Mr. Opposite, may your sailing be smooth sailing!"

　　 Lorraine stood up and replied: "Thank you for your humility and generosity. The French gentleman has a heartbreaking virtue."

　　 The dust settled.

　　 Five hundred pounds, Lorraine competed for Captain Hook's full set of charts.

　　 Seeing Mr. Desai leave the field, Lorraine let out a long sigh of relief.

　　 Mr. Piddick smiled and approached him: "Unfortunately, Desai's authorization is not enough. I really hope Vermeer can stay, and let me see how much authorization your family has given you."

　　 "Where did the authorization come from? I told you that I am an abandoned son."

　　 "England's nobles have always been staid, and there are several abandoned children like you in each family. In other words, don't you rely on the efforts of the abandoned children to maintain a decent life for your family?"

　　 "I can't hide anything from you." Lorraine couldn't help smiling wryly. "Anyway, thank you for your help today. I also trouble you to bother to introduce Sir Fermi to me, thank you."

"Are you ready to go back?" Pidick stretched out his hand and shook Lorraine. "Today's lot, I will let Ramos deliver it in person in the evening. As for the meeting with Frmi, let's next week. , You will be busier this week."

　　 Lorraine smiled and nodded: "I sincerely look forward to it."