"Actually, if that patent is really important and valuable, I don't mind offering a higher price."

Ye Chen didn't make his statement too definitive; there was still room for negotiation.

"Can it go even higher?!?"

Zhang Xuejie's father was extremely shocked.

That's more than billions, so that's tens of billions!

Hundreds of billions—that's an unimaginable number.

In an instant, Zhang Xuejie's father no longer dared to underestimate Ye Chen, this college student.

This is no ordinary "college student".

Beside her, Senior Zhang was equally stunned by Ye Chen's words.

Back in Jiangzhou University, she had heard that Su's boyfriend was young, rich, and quite wealthy.

At the time, she estimated that Ye Chen's net worth was only a few hundred million or a few billion.

But now, when someone makes a move to buy a patent, they can come up with billions, or even more.

So how much is this junior Ye worth? Hundreds of billions, or even trillions?

That's unimaginable.

Even she couldn't help but envy Su Xuemei.

At the scene, only Su Ningshuang remained calm.

She had already gotten used to Ye Chen's financial power.

After taking a deep breath, Zhang's father cautiously asked:

"Um... young man... no... Mr. Ye... are you really capable of coming up with billions to buy Old Lin's patent? Could you... perhaps provide some proof..."

His daughter's junior classmate was too young, yet he could spend billions so easily. He had to confirm whether Ye Chen really had the ability or was just talking big.

Of course, at this moment, he addressed Ye Chen with utmost respect.

Is this okay?

Ye Chen took out his wallet and randomly picked out one of the several black cards inside.

This is the most ordinary Centurion Black Card among all of Ye Chen's black cards.

As soon as Ye Chen took it out, Zhang Xuejie's father stared intently at it.

At this moment, even Zhang Xuejie's father's voice trembled.

"Centurion... Black Card..."

He was a senior executive in the company and had some experience. He recognized Ye Chen's black card at a glance; it was a very high-level black card.

This seems to be something only those with terrifyingly high net worth can possess.

With this, everything is proven.

“Mr. Ye, I believe you. Please keep it.”

"I'll take you to Old Lin's house now, it's in the building next to mine."

Zhang Xuejie's father immediately stood up and offered to take Ye Chen to see Lao Lin.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Uncle. Once things are settled, I'll definitely thank you in person."

After all, he was Zhang Xuejie's father, and now that he was offering to take him along, Ye Chen felt he should be polite.

"No need for such trouble, as long as things get done, that's fine."

Zhang Xuejie's father quickly said there was no need to trouble him; he would also receive a share of the profits once the matter was resolved.

"Leave this to me. As long as you're sincere, even if Old Lin disagrees, I'll help you persuade him!!!"

Zhang Xuejie's father assured Ye Chen that nothing unexpected would happen.

That would be wonderful.

It was worth the trip to Senior Zhang's house with Ning Shuang.

Ye Chen nodded.

After saying goodbye to Senior Zhang for the time being, Ye Chen and Su Ningshuang, led by Senior Zhang's father, headed to the next building.

On the way, Zhang Xuejie's father introduced Ye Chen to Old Lin and the patent.

Lao Lin, whose real name is Lin Anwen, is a senior technician who has been working in the new energy vehicle industry for many years.

In addition, a detail mentioned by Zhang Xuejie's father caught Ye Chen's keen attention.

For a period of time after the patent was obtained, several local companies came to the company wanting to buy it.

But what's puzzling is that, for some reason, after a while, not a single company came to visit.

Moreover, for some reason, those other companies have also expressed their unwillingness to make the acquisition.

Lin Anwen and the others didn't know the specific reason, but Ye Chen guessed it.

"It's probably the Ye family in Beijing who's behind this."

Ye Chen muttered to himself.

The Ye family has their eye on this patent, so naturally they'll target their competitors.

How could those local companies in Zhonghai Province possibly be a match for the prestigious Ye family of Beijing?

As they spoke, the three arrived at their destination.

After knocking, a middle-aged woman came to open the door; she was Lin Anwen's wife.

Is Lao Lin home?

Zhang Xuejie's father asked anxiously.

"Yes, a guest just came in, and Lao Lin is talking to him about something."

Lin Anwen's wife answered.

“These are my daughter’s friends. They are very interested in Lao Lin’s patent and want to acquire it.”

Zhang Xuejie's father explained.

"What? They're also interested in Lao Lin's patent? What a coincidence! The guests who just arrived were also here because of Lao Lin's patent."

As she spoke, Lin Anwen's wife invited the group inside.

"Old Lin is in the study."

Zhang Xuejie's father hurriedly led Ye Chen and the other person toward the study.

Inside the study, Luo Junhong, Gao Yongtai's new underling from yesterday, had arrived early and was talking to Lin Anwen.

"Five hundred million, you should think it over carefully."

"This is already quite a lot. I'm telling you right now, in the entire Zhonghai area, no one but me can, and no one dares to, offer a higher price than me!!!"

Luo Junhong said meaningfully.

He emphasized the word "dare" when he said it!

Luo Junhong's father is a top figure in Zhonghai Province with extensive connections, far surpassing those of Lin Anwen and others.

After saying that, Luo Junhong leaned back in his seat, looking at Lin Anwen with amusement, his threat undisguised.

"Who said that besides you, no one in Zhonghai Province dares to make a bid?!"

Before Luo Junhong could finish speaking, a domineering voice suddenly rang out.

Under Luo Junhong's surprised gaze, Ye Chen slowly walked in.