Wang Keru muttered, "But this way, I feel like I’m living like an idiot."
"Then just be a happy imbecile." Gu Anxi stepped on the gas.
Wang Keru yelled, "Anxi, you’re insulting me!!!"
"It seems I am! My apologies." Gu Anxi’s voice was tinged with a light laugh. "Ms. Wang Keru will always be Gu Anxi’s mother, embodying beauty, kindness, cuteness, and wisdom!"
Wang Keru flipped her hair. "That’s more like it."
"You believe me even when I’m just flattering you?" Gu Anxi laughed again.
Wang Keru cried out, "AHHHHH!"
Did this kid learn bad habits from Bo Xichen?
But Xichen isn’t like that at all!
After their meeting the previous night, Qin Han’s demeanor was completely different.
Perhaps it was his ambitious dreams for the future, or perhaps it was the nourishment of love.
In any case, when he saw Wang Keru at the auction site, Qin Han’s gaze was tender, reminiscent of his affection for her during their youth.
Wang Keru was as reserved as ever, but Qin Han didn’t mind. The harder a woman was to get, the more enticing she was.
Then Zhou Yunchen arrived and sat on the opposite side of Qin Han.
This kind of auction for land and projects differed from regular auctions; it wasn’t as ostentatious. Quietly raising the bid by writing it on paper for the auctioneer was sufficient, but the funds had to be verified on the spot.
With Mr. Li presiding by his side, Qin Han could relax; this would also be a chance to show Wang Keru his capabilities.
The atmosphere within the Qin family had completely changed. They were determined to acquire Yun Tian, and soothing Wang Keru and her daughter was also crucial. After the auction, a display of warmth and affection would be necessary to make Gu Anxi willingly work for the Qin Corporation. Of course, once the experiments were completed, Gu Anxi’s usefulness would be greatly diminished. They wouldn’t mistreat her, of course, but there would no longer be a need to ingratiate themselves and fawn over her as they were doing now. Being subservient and keeping a low profile was just a temporary measure.
Qin Han took his seat, exchanged a look with Mr. Li, then flashed a confident smile. Thɪs chapter is updated by 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡·𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖·𝔫𝔢𝔱
The auctioneer briefly introduced Yun Tian, and then the two sides began their numerical duel.
An Pu Investment had abundant funds, and Zhou Yunchen didn’t give a single inch.
Qin Han, backed by Li Xing, was also brimming with confidence...
The bidding climbed from two hundred million to six hundred million. Qin Han’s forehead was already beaded with nervous sweat. He glanced at Zhou Yunchen.
Zhou Yunchen remained serene, utterly unflustered.
Qin Han composed himself. Just then, Old Master Qin, who was beside him, whispered, "With Mr. Li here, what are you afraid of? No matter how high the bid, the funds can be arranged later."
Qin Han nodded calmly, and the two sides continued their contest.
Back and forth, the bidding war continued until the price exceeded eight hundred million before a resolution seemed near.
Zhou Yunchen stood up and smiled. "Mr. Qin certainly has deep pockets. I concede defeat."
Qin Han breathed a sigh of relief. He had been under significant pressure as well. Although Citibank could provide the funds, he wasn’t sure when the Yun Tian project would turn a profit. The interest alone on such a massive sum, several hundred million, would be crippling.
Zhou Yunchen’s withdrawal could not have come at a better time.
So, Qin Han stood up and accepted congratulations amidst a round of applause.
The crowd buzzed with admiration. "Mr. Qin certainly has guts!" "The Qin family’s wealth is truly impressive. You have to acknowledge it." "Congratulations, congratulations!"
These praises were very gratifying to Qin Han. He glanced towards Wang Keru and saw her smiling at him. At that moment, he felt even more strongly that a man had to be successful to earn a woman’s respect.
Now it seemed that rekindling his old romance with Keru was just around the corner.
Even Gu Anxi stood up and smiled. "Uncle Qin, congratulations. Mom and I are both relieved that Yun Tian will be entrusted to you, to one of our own."