Chapter 29 Chapter 29 Not only did he steal your fiancée, he also...
Cheng Wanting's cold gaze fell on Chen Songxian, who was staring at the front with interest. The admiration and curiosity in his cousin's eyes were not concealed.
"You have a girlfriend." Cheng Wanting reminded lightly.
Chen Songxian sighed and said in a relaxed manner: "Cousin, I broke up! Now I am single, and it is reasonable and legal for me to appreciate beautiful women."
Secretary Yang's eyelids jumped when he heard this. He lowered his voice to try to save this crazy man who was courting death: "Master Chen, did you really break up? Did you make a mistake?"
"How could a breakup be a mistake?" Chen Songxian didn't care. After all, dating and breaking up were commonplace for him. "Lily and I broke up peacefully, and we had a very pleasant candlelight dinner at the end."
Chen Songxian is a generous person. No matter who proposed it, he would give jewelry worth $300,000 as a breakup gift, and his ex-girlfriend never complained about him.
Secretary Yang subconsciously looked at his eldest master and thought, it's all over.
Cheng Wanting's thin lips curled up slightly, and the corners of his mouth raised an indifferent arc. The words he uttered were even colder than the summer air conditioner: "Are you single? So, do you want to meet the lady in the front row?"
"Of course!" Chen Songxian's face was full of excitement. Although the lady in the front row didn't see her face, her back was slender, with a long and fair neck, like an elegant white swan with her head held high, and her jet-black and shiny hair spread out like seaweed. Her back alone was stunning enough.
Chen Songxian murmured to himself: "I'm sure that lady must be hot! She's definitely my type!"
The air around him cooled down rapidly. Secretary Yang didn't even dare to breathe, and he didn't even dare to look at his eldest master's face.
"You are quite confident." Cheng Wanting said coldly, "This lady may not even look at you twice."
"Cousin, you have never pursued a woman, you don't understand, people like me are the most popular with women." As a playboy in Hong Kong, Chen Songxian is full of confidence, "Let's talk about us. You are more capable than me and know how to do business, but when it comes to being popular with women, cousin, you are definitely not as good as me. If the lady in the front row really lets her choose, believe it or not, she will choose me instead of you."
--hiss!
Secretary Yang’s eyes almost popped out of his head. “Young Master Chen, please stop talking about things that are irrelevant!” Don't you want to live?
The woman at the center of the topic was still sitting in the second row in front, eating melons and watching the land auction. She had no idea what was happening behind her. She just slowly turned sideways and whispered to her godmother beside her, and was about to reveal her profile...
Chen Songxian stared at the pretty girl who was slowly turning sideways, and couldn't help but look forward to seeing her outline more clearly...
“Master Chen——!” Yang Minghui quickly stood up and sat in the third row, blocking Chen Songxian’s sight and the scenery in the second row. “I really have something urgent to ask you.”
Chen Songxian swayed left and right with a look of disappointment, stretching his neck to try to catch a glimpse of the pretty girl in the second row. However, after such a delay, when he broke through the obstacle and looked over, the pretty girl had already finished speaking and was sitting upright in front of him.
"Brother Yang, look...what could possibly prevent me from taking a look at this pretty girl?"
Yang Minghui didn't care about anything else at the moment, he grabbed Chen Songxian's arm and walked out: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Master Chen, let's talk outside."
Chen Songxian was dragged out, and he looked back from time to time and greeted his cousin enthusiastically: "Cousin, let's have lunch together!"
Cheng Wanting glanced at him indifferently, his expression gloomy.
Chen Songxian never came back after he left.
Yang Minghui delayed the person and took him out all the way, and finally had breakfast in a nearby restaurant.
Fortunately, Chen Songxian was a carefree person. Thinking that he often asked Secretary Yang to do things and inquire about information, he temporarily put the beautiful women at the auction aside.
In the Lands Department, the auction is still going on.
The competition becomes more intense as we get closer to the last few pieces of land.
When it came to the third-to-last piece of land, Lin Keying was asked by the godfather to raise her placard and bid for the first time, and the first price she asked was 150 million.
Lin Keying felt that she had made it big. She could talk about hundreds of millions casually. It was really amazing!
This piece of land has a good location and a large area, making it a popular commodity, so naturally many companies have bid for it.
Lin Keying was content to be a tool, having a great time, holding up signs and bidding all the way:
"150 million."
"180 million."
"300 million."
As if money is not money.
The price of the land was too high all the way, and in the end only three parties were still bidding. When the price reached 330 million, the godfather gave up: "We give up."
Lin Keying was still unsatisfied and was ready to raise her placard again: "Godfather, are we here just to cause trouble and raise the price?"
She could vaguely sense that her godfather was not very determined to win.
Guo Changda narrowed his eyes and smiled: "You are a very smart girl."
When it came to the second to last piece of land, there were so many participants that almost everyone held up a sign to participate.
Lin Keying listened attentively, but did not hear that familiar voice.
Huanyu remains on hold.
After sixteen rounds of auction competition, the land was finally won by Yang Fangming, the boss of Acer Industrial, for 415 million yuan after the competitors were eliminated one by one.
——Next, we finally arrived at the last piece of land in this auction—a 3,000-acre plot of land located in the central ring of Hong Kong City.
Central is developing rapidly and is a well-deserved prosperous financial center of Hong Kong. It has a unique geographical location, backed by mountains and surrounded by the sea, and is prosperous in the surrounding area. Its position as the winning bidder can be foreseen before the auction even begins.
As expected, as soon as the land was put on the market, everyone got involved. Regardless of whether one had the ability to grab it or not, one would always have a say in the first few rounds of bidding.
After eight rounds of bidding, the land price had soared from the starting price of 160 million to 388 million, but Huanyu still did not make a bid.
Lin Keying participated in several rounds and was still excited, but she was also curious why her fiancé hadn't made any move yet. Could it be that this person is also here to watch the show?
"Is there any company here that hasn't raised its placard?" Godfather Guo Changda has been instructing Lin Keying on the situation of each of her companies.
Lin Keying looked around, recalling the auction results of the previous twelve plots of land, and finally confirmed: "There are also Tianxing Real Estate and Huanyu Group."
"Well. It's time for these two to make their move." Guo Changda nodded with satisfaction. "Next, you play with them and raise your placard to bid."
Lin Keying: "...? Godfather, me?"
"You name it." Guo Changda's face was wrinkled with laughter, and there was no worry on his face. "I'm not worried, so why should you worry?"
Lin Keying: "..."
Scary!
However, in the ninth round of bidding, Tianxing Real Estate’s boss Liu Zhigao finally raised his hand for the first time, and his opening words were earth-shattering: “600 million.”
Directly increase the auction price from 388 million to 600 million!
You know, before this everyone's bidding was increasing by 10 million at a time, but now it has directly increased to 212 million.
Lin Keying looked sideways at the wealthy Liu Zhigao, only to see that he was holding a cigar in his mouth, looking relaxed and confident. Facing the gazes of everyone coming at him, he looked around proudly.
Lin Keying clenched the price tag in her hand, feeling nervous for a moment. How could she continue to bid down the price?
There was a sound of breathing in the venue, and everyone was whispering, discussing the fact that Tianxing Real Estate's first investment was a staggering 600 million. The span was so large that it seemed like they were preparing to drive away other competitors who did not have the strength to join in the fun.
It’s really crazy!
Godmother Zhao Fengzhen reminded in a low voice: "Think about how much to bid, don't worry."
Lin Keying almost no longer recognizes what money is, as if it is just a string of cold numbers.
Everyone in the auction room looked at each other in bewilderment. Faced with the staggering price, no one dared to raise a bid, and the situation was deadlocked for a moment.
The host on the stage dropped the gavel for the first time: "Tianxing Real Estate 600 million, the first time."
Lin Keying was in inner torment. She thought about the price and prepared to bid on behalf of her godfather, Huacheng Industrial.
It was at this time, while she was sitting in the front row, that she heard that familiar voice for the first time today. The man's voice is deep, unlike the boy's bright and rising voice. He always sounds solemn and serious, but every time he speaks, it gives people a strong sense of oppression and calmness.
"700 million."
The whole audience gasped again.
The host's eyes lit up, and he raised his hand to signal the man in the fourth row: "Huanyu Group, 700 million."
The powerful Tianxing Real Estate and Huanyu Group in the market are challenging each other!
Both companies want to acquire the popular land in Central, and both are aggressive in their moves.
Lin Keying listened to the soaring numbers, and it seemed as if 100 million had become a worthless unit, so she just silently withdrew her hand.
She had never been involved in such an exaggerated transaction in her entire life!
The bidding entered a fierce stage, and everyone else present became a foil, watching the battle between the two giant Buddhas with great interest.
On one side is the old real estate tycoon, on the other side is the shipping tycoon and the real estate newcomer, who will win in the end?
Lin Keying joined the melon-eating battlefield and was listening with great interest when her godfather whispered, "Raise your placard and bid."
"Ah?" Lin Keying suspected that her godfather had gone crazy, so she could only lower her voice and gently remind him, "Godfather, the price has reached 1.1 billion!"
"Well, shout!" Guo Changda didn't care much.
Lin Keying took a deep breath, especially worried that her godfather might overdo it. What if her family asked for 1.2 billion and the other two parties didn't want it?
Everyone's eyes were focused on Liu Zhigao and Cheng Wanting. At this moment, the host was waiting for Liu Zhigao's reaction after Cheng Wanting bid 1.1 billion.
Obviously, no one expected that the price of this piece of land would be raised to such a high level. If it is finally sold, 1.1 billion will be the highest price ever paid for land in Hong Kong's history.
Liu Zhigao, who was originally smiling, gradually smoothed the curve of his mouth and looked at Cheng Wanting on the other side with a serious expression.
In the early days, the two had cooperated to acquire Hutchison Whampoa and Crescent Bay, but now they are standing on opposite sides, competing for the same piece of land.
"Huanyu Group, 1.1 billion, the second time!" The host dropped the gavel and waited.
Wait and see if Liu Zhigao will continue to bid. If he gives up, the host will drop the hammer for the third time to seal the deal.
Just as everyone was waiting for Liu Zhigao's decision, a crisp female voice rang out in the quiet auction room: "1.2 billion."
It's as gentle as the spring breeze, but the numbers revealed are shocking.
The host smiled and dropped the gavel: "Huacheng Industrial, 1.2 billion!"
The whole audience gasped, and the youngest woman on the field opened her mouth and said 1.2 billion! Everyone speculated that she came here on behalf of Huacheng Industrial, so how dare she ask for such a sky-high price!
When Lin Keying called out the number, her heart tightened and she prayed to herself not to drop it on her hands.
Someone please keep bidding...
"1.3 billion!" Liu Zhigao's face showed ferocity, and he was obviously dissatisfied with the two young men under the age of thirty who repeatedly provoked him.
The bidding price once again broke the historical high, Lin Keying 1.2 billion, Liu Zhigao 1.3 billion, and the focus of the audience was instantly focused on Cheng Wanting, the boss of Huanyu Group.
Everyone is shouting in their hearts, raise the price! Fight!
Even Lin Keying turned and looked at the man nervously and excitedly, curious about how much he would offer.
After all, my fiancé has said more than once that he will never go without getting what he wants.
Unexpectedly, this time, the eldest son of the Cheng family narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the woman in front of him, his eyes lingering on her face, and he opened his thin lips slightly: "Since Miss Lin of Huacheng Industrial has spoken, then I can only give this face, Huanyu gives up."
——Wow
There was an uproar in the venue. Huanyu actually gave up this piece of land!
When Liu Zhigao heard this, he proudly cast a meaningful look at Cheng Wanting. The last time they confronted and cooperated, he got Crescent Bay and Cheng Wanting took over Hutchison Whampoa. This time, he won him after all!
The people who wanted to watch the fun were a little disappointed, but soon they placed their hopes on the young and beautiful lady.
"1.4 billion!" Lin Keying exchanged glances with her godfather and continued to raise the price.
Hua Cheng’s strength was shocking and also surprised Liu Zhigao.
The high price of the land in Central greatly surprised Liu Zhigao and exceeded his expectations. The price he paid was heavy...
"If I had known that Mr. Liu's bottom line was here, I shouldn't have given up just now. What a pity." Cheng Wanting hinted at something.
Liu Zhigao sneered and raised his sign to bid: "1.5 billion!"
......
"Tianxing Real Estate, 1.5 billion, first time."
"Tianxing Real Estate, 1.5 billion, second time."
"Tianxing Real Estate, 1.5 billion, third time, deal!"
For the last time, as Lin Keying stopped bidding, the land fell into the hands of Tianxing Real Estate. The whole audience stood up and applauded, and many wealthy businessmen shook hands with Liu Zhigao and congratulated him.
Liu Zhigao walked up to Cheng Wanting with high spirits, stretched out his hand and said politely: "Brother Cheng, thank you for letting me in!"
Cheng Wanting shook his hand back: "Congratulations, Mr. Liu and Mr. Wang have formed a private consortium and are determined to acquire this piece of land. I am just joining in the fun."
The smile on Liu Zhigao's face gradually disappeared: "How did you know?"
"I heard about it by chance." Cheng Wanting did not show any sadness at losing the auction, but was full of high spirits instead.
Liu Zhigao's face froze as he slowly came to his senses. At this moment, he finally understood that the news that Huanyu wanted to grab the land in Central from the beginning was false. This person had repeatedly raised his bid just to raise the price, causing him to pay hundreds of millions more!
Liu Zhigao left with a stiff attitude, feeling resentful and not smiling at all when he faced the many reporters at the door.
In the auction room, the company representative who successfully bid for the property was arranged by the staff to register backstage, while the rest of the crowd exchanged greetings and left.
Lin Keying left with her godfather and godmother, and Cheng Wanting was walking out alone beside her. She had many questions in her mind, but she opened her mouth and said, "Master, why is Secretary Yang missing?"
Hearing this, Cheng Wanting recalled the scene at the auction, his eyes turned cold, "I'm going to deal with the messy people."
"Oh." Lin Keying nodded.
As they walked through the corridor, they came across a few blond-haired, blue-eyed men speaking fluent British accents.
Lin Keying had sharp ears and sharp eyes, and her expression suddenly changed when she heard a group of people speaking English.
The three British people walked forward and entered the office of the Director of Lands, where they were warmly received. The wealthy businessmen who had won the land auction earlier completed the documents more quickly and sold a total of ten plots of land at 30% of the market price.
The Director of Lands shook hands with the three persons and a good atmosphere prevailed in the office.
......
There were a large number of reporters outside the Lands Department. Cheng Wanting never appeared in the public media. He was now in a luxury car driven by a driver and was going back to Huanyu to deal with "important matters". Before leaving, he only said: "You stay with Mr. Guo and Mrs. Guo first, I have something else to deal with."
Lin Keying nodded and got into a taxi with her godfather and godmother.
"Godfather, are we really here to join in the fun today?" As soon as she got in the car, Lin Keying began to talk about her nervous state of mind, "I was really afraid that in the second to last auction, they would give up and throw the money into my hands."
That’s 1.3 billion!
Guo Changda waved his hand: "What's the fun of participating in an auction if you don't bid? You are a little girl with a very timid heart. You need more experience."
Lin Keying: "..."
Weak, helpless, and pitiful.
Is that just normal play? It was easy for Tianxing Real Estate to pay an extra four or five hundred million!
"Godmother, if Liu Zhigao gives up in the end, won't that be a waste of our money?" That's 1.3 billion!
Zhao Fengzhen smiled slightly: "If Liu Zhigao gives up, he will not be Liu Zhigao. He will get the land even if he spends a lot of money. Besides..."
Guo Changda continued his wife's words: "If he is really willing to let it go, I will dare to take it! I just don't know why Cheng Wanting also gave up."
Following her godfather’s words, Lin Keying recalled the last and final round of bidding. She clearly saw her fiancé staring at her and announced that he would give up the bidding.
——
The red taxi stopped at the famous Li Ji Restaurant in Hong Kong. Lin Keying had dinner with her godfather and godmother, while Cheng Wanting rushed back to Huanyu and met Chen Songxian, who was deceived and brought here by Yang Minghui, in the general manager's office.
"Cousin!" Chen Songxian finally waited for Cheng Wanting to come back to the office, and couldn't wait to talk, "Secretary Yang dragged me to Huanyu, so I didn't even see such an exciting auction. How is it? Did you win the land in Central?"
Cheng Wanting ignored his cousin's attempts to tug at him and walked straight to the sofa. The first thing he said was, "Don't you think it's embarrassing for the Chen family to yell at the auction?"
Chen Songxian felt aggrieved. He was just joining in the fun. Besides, it was not illegal to admire a pretty girl. "Cousin, my dad and uncle are not here anyway. By the way, which company is the pretty girl in the second row today? What's her name? Can you help me find out?"
Secretary Yang coughed twice and interrupted Master Chen: "Master Chen, you should go home early."
I have come to your rescue time and time again, Master Chen, please don't be ungrateful!
Chen Songxian was unwilling to leave: "I've been single for a week, and today I finally fell in love at first sight, how can I leave? Cousin, if you don't know, I'll ask someone else."
Cheng Wanting tapped the coffee table with his fingertips, blocking out the sound of his cousin's words. After he finished speaking, Cheng Wanting loosened his tie nonchalantly: "You are young and frivolous, but you think about pursuing women all day long. It seems that you are still not experienced enough. It just so happens that your clothing business is expanding, so you can go back and pack up and continue to stay in Africa."
Chen Songxian was horrified and stood up suddenly: "Cousin, I——!"
"What? You don't want to?" Cheng Wanting's sharp eyes fell on Chen Songxian's face, "Africa, Siberia, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Bolivia, choose one yourself."
Chen Songxian:! ! ! ! !
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