Chapter 50: Chapter 49: The disruptive Mu Lin_1 Chapter 50: Chapter 49: The disruptive Mu Lin_1 Mu Lin spoke in a casual manner, they couldn’t detect anything wrong or signs of pretentiousness.
Could it be… it’s true!
He would give them a few! What kind of tycoon had they actually made friends with!
“Are you serious?” Yang Yuebin exclaimed in surprise; not because of the value of the item, but because for Yuebin, if he really received a gift from Mu Lin, he would treasure it, whether it be something valuable or even just one strand of hair. He would keep it safely.
It’s unfortunate though, that to dream of getting a strand of Mu Lin’s hair would be nothing but wishful thinking! After all, every part of Mu Lin was already claimed by a man with a bad temper.
Mu Lin nodded.
If they meet in the future, she will definitely present them with the Night Pearls, or even deliver them through express courier.
Only a tycoon like Mu Lin would dare to send the invaluable Night Pearls by courier.
Tycoon, let’s be friends!
These words echoed in the hearts of the young gentlemen present.
In the end, the Night Pearl was carried off by one of the three mysterious people in the private rooms. Although there were men who wanted to bid for it in a playful attempt to court a lady, they sadly realized their wealth paled in contrast to these individuals. They understood they could not afford to offend these people who could afford such a private room at the Imperial City Club and hence held their silence.
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As time ticked by, originally there had been fifteen high-prized auction items; but with the addition by Mu Lin there were now sixteen. Finally, it was time for the final two climactic items.
“Alright, that concludes our auction for luxury goods, antiques, art pieces and the likes.” The host with perfect eloquence and a harmonious smile began. “However, before I reveal the second last item, I have a question to ask all of you.” The host started to tease the audience.
The audience below was puzzled, as this was the first time they had heard the host asking them such a question. Could it be that the next item was more rare than the final one?
Even though it wasn’t yet the grand final item, the host’s attitude started to stir anticipation among the guests.
What… could it be?
“I wonder if any of our guests have heard of the Poison Doctor?” the host continued. The statement created an astonishing ripple across the room.
What! The Poison Doctor! Could it be?
Many were shocked, but there were still people who didn’t know who the Poison Doctor was. At least, many of the men’s companions did not know; they were left wondering: Who is the Poison Doctor?
In the upper circle, the Poison Doctor was considered a taboo secret that they were all eager to know more about and curious to see.
Looking at the astonished eyes of the audience, the host flashed his bright white teeth, “It seems that everyone has heard of the Poison Doctor’s reputation, so I won’t elaborate further.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the derisive snorting sound got even louder. Mu Lin glanced at Yang Yuebin and smiled helplessly.
What was this kid up to?
Yang Yuebin indicated that he was in a state of contempt! Contemptuous of who, obviously the host and the audience below. They were all oblivious that the person they were talking about was right beside them.
He definitely would not admit that at first, he was just like them.
…
Looking again at the stage above, the host was still speaking eloquently, finally.
“Presenting the next item, it’s one of the Poison Doctor’s famous poisons… ‘Soul Return’.”
One of his famous poisons, Mu Lin inexplicably burst into laughter.
“Starting bid, one million, each increase must not be less than one hundred thousand; now, let the bidding begin!” decided by a strike of the gavel.
“One million one hundred thousand.”
“One million five hundred thousand.”
“Two million.”
“…”
“Fifteen million.”
The price, started to climb bit by bit.
Some people didn’t know the use of this poison, but their instincts told them that it was a good buy. The world is full of uncertainties, isn’t it?
Even some people were taking a gamble.
Although they didn’t know if the Poison Doctor was present, it didn’t stop them from trying to establish a connection with him, which stunned the few wealthy gentlemen and ladies present.
“Do you think, with the money we have, can we afford the final auction item?” This grand spectacle made them question.
“Probably not enough.” Zhou Yujun replied sheepishly; the guys looked at each other, suddenly losing confidence.
Ah… it seemed they could only do their best.
Mu Lin was still not ready to tell them that the final item might not be anything at all.
Well, they probably wouldn’t get it anyway; after all! The mighty individuals in the private rooms had been silent since the bidding for the pink Night Pearl.
Who were these people in those rooms?
Unfortunately, she couldn’t see through, which was a real pity.
“Thirty million.” Finally, someone from the private room made a move.
Mu Lin’s eyes narrowed, a hidden chill in them, as she coldly looked at the private room to the far left.
It was an eerily deep and hoarse voice, full of determination.
It’s just too bad…
“Forty million.” A cool female voice deliberately came out… to mess up.