The crowd erupted in excitent. The price had just jumped by eight million!
Does this guy really have that much money?
Xiao Han hesitated as well. He didn’t really have a use for this Dragon Heart Herb, anyway! What would happen if he raised the price and Chen Xiao couldn’t follow?
Jiang Tianyi’s face was grim. "This Dragon Heart Herb is a treasure of our Jiang Family! My dad nurtured it for ten long years! I never intended to sell it, so you all better bid higher! Don’t let this guy get his hands on it!" He added, "Don’t worry, no matter how high it goes, I won’t be taking a cent from you!"
He had only brought out the Dragon Heart Herb to boost the auction’s prestige and show off. He never imagined soone would actually try to buy it—and of all people, it was Chen Xiao!
Hearing this, Qin Zihao quickly seized the opportunity to make an impression. "Sixty million!"
Chen Xiao’s face turned ashen. "Is this malicious bidding?"
Jiang Tianyi sneered. "This is how auctions work. If you don’t have the money, you shouldn’t have co!"
"Exactly! You’re just a poor bastard pretending to be a big shot! Go on, run ho!"
"This isn’t a place for country bumpkins like you!"
Luo Linlin, Su Yingxue, and the others crossed their arms, their words firing like machine guns. Seeing Chen Xiao on the back foot was exhilarating for them.
"I’ll add ten million. Seventy million to buy it," Luo Qingli suddenly interjected. "It’s a gift for my husband. He might not have the money, but I do. Is that a problem? Can you all shut up now?"
The crowd’s gazes toward Chen Xiao were now tinged with envy, jealousy, and outright hatred.
Seventy million! The famously cold and beautiful Luo Qingli was actually spending seventy million on this kept man? They were so jealous their eyes were turning red.
Even Chen Xiao gave Luo Qingli a startled look. Why is she suddenly being so nice to ?
"Eighty million!" Qin Zihao shouted, his voice dripping with provocation.
Suddenly, another voice rang out, "I bid one hundred million. I’m buying this Dragon Heart Herb for Mr. Chen!"
In an instant, all eyes fell on Zhang Yaqing. With a slight smile on her face, she looked perfectly serious.
"A hundred million... for *him*?"
Everyone went wild. What on earth did this guy do to deserve this? He already has a wife, yet the wealthy Miss Zhang is willing to drop one hundred million at an auction to buy him a gift? Their emotions had now escalated far beyond simple envy and jealousy.
Qin Zihao sneered relentlessly. "Chen Xiao! You damn kept man, can you do anything besides hide behind won? If you have any guts, buy it with your own money!"
Chen Xiao shrugged nonchalantly. "At least I have won to hide behind. What about you? Do you eat shit?"
"You—" Qin Zihao nearly choked on his rage and spat blood.
Zhang Yaqing giggled. "If Mr. Chen were truly willing to be a proper kept man, I’d be overjoyed. Unfortunately, he’s the type who wants to be taken care of *and* be in charge... but I don’t mind." As she spoke, she shot a plaintive glance at Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao shuddered. This woman is stirring up trouble again. If Luo Qingli’s jealousy flares up, I’m done for.
Sure enough, he felt a sharp kick to his leg. Luo Qingli was glaring at him, her eyes filled with murderous intent.
Xiao Han snorted. "One hundred fifty million! Let’s see who dares to compete with !" Since he didn’t have to pay anyway, he could bid whatever he wanted.
"One hundred eighty million!" Luo Linlin also seized the chance to gloat. "Go on, Luo Qingli, bid against ! I dare you! Take a look at yourself. Who do you think you are to compete with us?"
Luo Qingli’s face was ashen. For the Luo Family, two hundred million was by no ans a small sum. It would be nearly impossible for the entire family to produce two hundred million in liquid cash. Even if they could, they would never spend it on a single dicinal herb.
Even Zhang Yaqing fell silent. She could authorize a hundred million on her own, but for two hundred million, she would have to consult Zhang Zongheng.
A scornful smile played on Jiang Tianyi’s lips as he watched the drama unfold, feeling as if everything was within his control.
The next mont, Lu Wushuang’s cold voice echoed through the hall, "Two hundred million!"
Two hundred million?! Everyone was completely stunned. Two hundred million for a single dicinal herb?
"Everyone is so enthusiastic. I, Lu Wushuang, can’t very well lose face, can I? Since my Junior Brother fancies this herb, I’ll buy it for him."
This was a true display of wealth. Now everyone understood what it really ant to be rich and powerful.
"Three hundred million!" Qin Zihao bellowed.
"Who else dares to follow?! Who else can afford to?!" Su Yingxue laughed, her voice dripping with smug satisfaction as she felt completely vindicated. "Luo Qingli, can you produce three hundred million? I bet Miss Zhang can’t either, right? And President Lu... you might have the money, but wouldn’t a loss like that sting? As for that country bumpkin... he’s not even worth ntioning! Trash!"
Suddenly, a deep and resonant voice cut in, "We, the Li Family, can afford it!"
Li Xinghu, leaning on a cane, slowly approached. For a mont, many in the crowd exchanged confused glances.
"Who is that?"
"You don’t even know him? That is the Li Family Patriarch, Li Xinghu!"
Instantly, almost everyone who recognized Li Xinghu rose to their feet. They bowed respectfully, their expressions filled with reverence. Anyone familiar with the Li Family knew just how terrifying the low-key family truly was, and Li Xinghu’s own standing was even more astounding. It was through him that the Li Family had reached its peak.
Supported by Li Biyun, Li Xinghu walked in with a smile on his face and enunciated each word clearly, "I, Li Xinghu, am willing to offer three hundred million to buy the Dragon Heart Herb for Mr. Chen!"
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