Chapter Three: The Zero Auction

Han Dong stiffened. Bai Wei said calmly, “Mr. Zhou's reputation is sufficient security.” That confirmed her role. No responsible fund manager pledged personal faith to an unverified asset. Zhou Lin offered ten million again in round two and rose to fourth. Sun withdrew and forfeited his deposit. Han reached one hundred eighty million. Bai followed. “You may offer more information as collateral,” Jiming told Zhou Lin. “The coin, for example.” “Does it frighten you?” “I only wish to preserve Mother's keepsake for you.” Words surfaced on the silver face. [Available wager: Before the auction ends, will Zhou Jiming reveal the missing page or destroy it?]