Tianbao Group is the leading enterprise in the pharmaceutical industry—a century-old brand. The group spans categories such as wellness, healthcare, and beauty, and boasts its own R&D team. It has consistently followed a high-end strategy, holding immense influence in Hua Country’s market.
The Tianbao Auction House is one of the grandest events in the pharmaceutical sector. Rare treasures that are almost impossible to find elsewhere can be bought here, as long as you have the money.
This time around, rumors have swirled for days that the thousand-year-old Purple Ganoderma will be the finale item. Naturally, it attracted plenty of industry titans. The invitations for the auction even surged to six-figure prices.
There are plenty of wealthy people in the world, but there’s only one stalk of thousand-year-old Purple Ganoderma.
The thousand-year-old Purple Ganoderma is rumored to be a "miracle medicine" with the ability to revive the dead. The richer one gets, the more they fear death. Naturally, life-preserving "miracle medicine" is something they could never have enough of.
"How do you think the Wei family could bear to put that thousand-year-old Purple Ganoderma up for auction this time? Weren’t they protective of it in the past, afraid someone might covet it?"
"You don’t know? In the pharmaceutical industry now, it’s the Leng family that stands at the top. They’ve practically squeezed Tianbao Group out of its own market. The Leng family has been eyeing that Purple Ganoderma for ages. The Wei family is just admitting defeat, giving themselves a graceful way out."
"It’s true. The Leng family’s expansion is way too fast. They’re eating all the meat themselves without even leaving us scraps. Isn’t that a bit too overbearing...?"
"Shh, lower your voice. The Leng family is here."
Several people turned their heads to see a group entering boldly through the main doors.
Leading the group was an elderly man, around seventy years old, with white hair and beard, and a kindly yet dignified demeanor. This man was none other than Leng Shan, the patriarch of the Leng family. He also held another identity—Chairman of the National Pharmaceutical Association.
Among those accompanying him were numerous big names in the industry. Even the Governor of Jingzhou could only follow at his side.
Walking with an imposing aura, the group left the people discussing earlier no choice but to step aside. Watching the group as they walked past, the few standing there finally exhaled a long breath.
"It’s a shame Mr. Leng is getting old and has no suitable successor. Such a massive enterprise under the Leng family might ultimately fall into the hands of their branch relatives."
"Mr. Leng has a granddaughter. She could always bring in a son-in-law, so it’s not your worry."
"Son-in-laws aren’t reliable—what if he cuts off the family line? If you ask me, it’d be more practical for Mr. Leng to adopt a grandson from the branch family..."
"Branch family? Forget it. You don’t know how fierce the fights within the Leng family were back then. I bet Mr. Leng would rather donate all his wealth than let it benefit the branch family’s children. Back when Mr. Leng’s son and daughter-in-law..."
The speaker suddenly glanced around cautiously before leaning in closer to whisper.
"What secret are you whispering about now? Let me hear too!"
The few talking turned to see a young girl approaching them, smiling brightly.
One of them recognized her immediately and hurriedly stepped forward with a flattering smile. "Miss Leng, why aren’t you walking with Mr. Leng?"
The girl let out a cold snort. "If I were walking with Grandpa, how could I overhear your secrets?"
"Miss Leng misunderstood! We were just joking, yes, joking around."
"Xingshuang, enough. Let’s head in."
Only then did the group notice that Leng Xingshuang wasn’t alone; she was accompanied by a young man. He had striking features, radiating elegance and charm.
"Hmph, you all better watch yourselves. If I catch you gossiping about the Leng family again, I won’t let you off easily," Leng Xingshuang warned as she took the young man with her and walked away.
The few exchanged glances and wiped the cold sweat from their foreheads.
Miss Leng sure has a temper.
Someone suddenly remembered something. "That young man... Doesn’t he look familiar to you?"
"Now that you mention it... I think he does look familiar. Isn’t he the young master of the Gu family?"
"I didn’t expect the Gu family and the Leng family to be so close. No wonder the Wei family decided to admit defeat voluntarily."
"Apologies, but you cannot enter without an invitation."
At the front gate, a security guard diligently stopped a blond-haired young man.
The young man removed his sunglasses, revealing a pair of deep, clear blue eyes that resembled gemstones shining in the night, radiating an inexplicable allure that could enchant anyone in an instant.
The security guard froze, momentarily at a loss for words.
"Do I... need an invitation?"
The voice carried a peculiar accent, making it evident that this foreigner wasn’t yet fluent in the Hua Country language.
The security guard quickly regained his composure, replying, "As per regulations, guests must present a Tianbao Group invitation to gain entry. I’m sorry, but since you don’t have one, you’ll need to stop here..."
A few guests with invitation cards, preparing to enter the venue, gave the blond youth mocking looks, as if watching a clown.