Qin Qiu wanted nothing more than to reclaim the land with a bid of thirty million. Every time she thought of the day she signed the contract with the Wang Family, she ground her teeth in anger.

But the terms were there in black and white. What could she do, regardless of how much she hated it?

Thirty million... It wasn't just naive, it was plain stupid!

"Am I naive?" Chen Yang patted Xiang Yang on the shoulder. "Young man, everything has to be reasonable, doesn't it? I don't care how much anyone else is willing to pay for this land, or what its market value is now. Whatever he paid for it back then, that's exactly what I'll offer today!"

"Chen, you really are too naive! As naive as a child!" Xiang Yang patted Chen Yang's shoulder in return and then turned to Qin Qiu. "Xiaoqiu, don't worry about the money. I'll help you cover the rest!"

"I can't take your money!" Qin Qiu flatly refused.

Xiang Yang spoke patiently, "I'm lending it to you. When the Qin Corporation is back on its feet, you can pay me back. Besides, before I came, my parents told me to do everything I could to help you through this crisis."

"Really, it's not necessary. This land is merely icing on the cake for me. Not getting it won't make a huge difference," Qin Qiu refused again, but her expression betrayed her deep reluctance and resentment.

She was preparing to put the two pharmaceutical formulas from her safe into production, which naturally required a new factory. Therefore, this land was actually very important to her.

Xiang Yang smiled warmly. "Alright, whatever you say."

He understood women well, and he knew that pressing the issue would be counterproductive. Insisting further would only annoy her and backfire.

He was patient and confident. This woman would not slip through his fingers.

THUMP!

Two minutes later, the auction officially began.

The man with the gavel was the auction house's top auctioneer. After a few words to warm up the atmosphere, the proceedings got underway.

Coincidentally, the first item up for auction was that very piece of land.

"I'm sure many of you are already familiar with this plot. I don't need to elaborate on its superior geographical location. The starting bid is thirty million, with each increment no less than two million. Now..."

Before the auctioneer could even finish, Chen Yang, who was casually cracking sunflower seeds with his legs crossed, raised his paddle. "My party bids thirty million!"

The auctioneer was left speechless.

The audience was equally stunned.

Is this guy in too much of a hurry? But for someone supposedly in a hurry, he only bid the starting price. What's the point? What kind of tactic is this?

Qin Qiu remained silent. In her opinion, it was a pointless gesture that would be instantly crushed by another bid.

Xiang Yang secretly shook his head, lamenting how perfectly the word 'useless' suited Chen Yang. Does he really think he can win it with a thirty-million bid and no one else will call? He's being incredibly presumptuous!

The auctioneer gave an awkward smile. He was a man of wide experience, but even he had never seen a scene like this. No matter, the atmosphere was what counted.

"Since this gentleman is so eager, I won't waste any more words. Thirty million, going once! Is there anyone else who would like to add to the bid?"

The auctioneer kept a smile on his face. He was certain the final sale price would exceed eighty million. There were quite a few people who wanted to curry favor with the Wang Family.

However, the hall fell silent. The atmosphere was bizarre. Many who had previously expressed strong interest now stared at the floor, not making a sound.

This isn't normal!

The auctioneer began to panic, his expression shifting. How could he not see that something was wrong?

Left with no choice, he had to call out again. "Thirty million, going twice! Is there really no one else who wants to bid?"

Still, only silence answered him.

The auctioneer was now in a full-blown panic. Though he knew the situation was bizarre, what could he do? Call off the auction? That wasn't how things were handled.

「Meanwhile.」

In a villa on the west side of the city, a man of about thirty-five or thirty-six stood in the main hall. He wasn't tall, but he exuded a formidable aura. His sinister gaze swept over the television, which was showing a live broadcast from the auction hall.

"Young Master, it's clear someone is meddling in the shadows, intent on sabotaging the Wang Family's plans!" a middle-aged man beside him said coldly.

The young man was Wang Qiliang, the eldest son of the Wang Family. He was the one who had taken this piece of land from the Qin Corporation in the first place. Today, he just wanted to see who ended up with it, but he never expected to witness this scene.

Wang Qiliang fumed, "Who has the nerve to ruin the Wang Family's plans? Do they have a death wish?"

As he spoke, his sharp eyes narrowed, scanning the screen. His gaze finally settled on Chen Yang. He was the only one who had bid, and only the starting price at that. Wang Qiliang wouldn't believe he had nothing to do with this if his life depended on it.

"Prepare the car!" Wang Qiliang commanded, his eyes turning icy. "Thinking of taking something from the Wang Family this way? Not a chance!"

「Back at the auction hall.」

The auctioneer kept wiping the cold sweat from his forehead. This time, he deliberately dragged out the count, but still, no one made a bid.

What in the world is going on?!

Despite his confusion, he had no choice but to let the gavel fall.

BANG!

"Sold for thirty million!" The auctioneer pointed at Chen Yang, forcing a smile. "Let's congratulate this gentleman!"

Chen Yang stood up and nodded to the crowd. "Thank you for yielding, everyone!"

Many people were dumbfounded. Had this guy just gotten unbelievably lucky?

Jin Zongquan, who knew the real reason, wiped his forehead and found it slick with cold sweat.

He had operated in Lingjin City for so many years, priding himself on his high status. But only now, after witnessing this scene, did he truly understand what it meant to be a major player—what it meant to blot out the sky with a single hand! And he? He was nothing but a frog in a well. Now that's what you call domineering! One phone call, and in this massive auction, not a single person dares to bid against him!

Jin Zongquan was filled with awe. At the same time, he felt a surge of relief that he had gifted that sports car.

With a man like that, even a relationship based on a single conversation was something to be proud of.

Chen Yang returned to his seat and said with a grin, "Honey, didn't I tell you we could get it for thirty million?"

Qin Qiu was completely dumbfounded. She stared blankly at Chen Yang, her beautiful eyes wide with shock and disbelief.

How... how is this possible? How could not a single person bid against him?

Even though the gavel had fallen some time ago, she still couldn't believe it.

Xiang Yang was equally incredulous. "You... did you threaten the others?" he demanded.

"Did you see me threaten anyone?" Chen Yang shrugged. "Justice resides in the hearts of men, and Heaven will see to the rest."

Xiang Yang was speechless.

He'd have better luck selling that line to a ghost!

He looked on in astonishment before saying indignantly, "What a stroke of dumb luck!"

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.