I choose the first arrangement, the flowing gold camellia. Noah does not object to my decision.
The auction has started officially. I clench the number plate in my hand nervously. To my surprise, the auctioneer starts off with a price that takes everyone's breath away: 50 million Coppers.
[Noah](Text message) Show some composure and don't panic. This is normal.
[Noah](Text message) Everyone here has done their own investigations. In most cases, very few people would make a bid until the price falls within the normal price range. Last year, the flowing gold camellia sold for 6.5 million Coppers.
I look around me and see that while some people are intimidated by the price like me, quite a few people are quite calm. She is right though, and no one raises their number plate yet.
The auctioneer takes the hint and continues to lower the price. 40 million Coppers... 30 million Coppers... The price has dropped to 10 million Coppers, but nobody has raised their number plate yet.
Recalling that the bank card has exactly 10 million Coppers in it, I start to consider making a bid...
