Chapter 80 The 80th Star



Inside the villa's living room, Chu Qianli was excitedly collecting information about G City. Although she had seen the local scenery in many movies before, her mood was certainly different when she went there for the first time.

He Zhenghe was sitting on the sofa drinking tea. He heard his daughter humming a little tune and felt her happy mood. He smiled and said, "Qian Li doesn't seem to have gone out to play much yet? How about Daddy take some time off to accompany you?"

Chu Qianli shook her head obediently: "No, Dad, don't ask for leave, work hard and make money."

"Okay, okay, I won't ask for leave..." He Zhenghe didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "How about letting mom go with you?"

Chu Qianli's eyes sparkled. She looked at Yu Xin and asked tentatively, "Mom, can I bring a box of gold bars? Or a box of cash?"

Yu Xin wondered, "Why do you suddenly want to bring gold bars?"

"In the movies, transactions are all done by just putting a box of money on the table, or a table full of gold bars!"

Yu Xinsi and the scenes in the gangster movies, said with a smile: "That's just the exaggeration of the movie. Now we can pay by credit card or mobile phone."

Chu Qianli: "But if I'm bidding with someone, can I just swipe the card?"

Yu Xin nodded: "Yes, but do you need to compete with others for what you want to buy?"

"I don't know, but what if I see something there and need to buy the auction house?" Chu Qianli gave an example, "It's not often played like this on TV, where someone wants to buy something but is looked down upon by others, and then the protagonist slaps himself in the face and buys the entire store!"

Yu Xin was instantly amused by Chu Qianli. She didn't understand the bizarre thoughts in her daughter's head, so she asked, "Do you want to buy an auction house?"

"Yes, maybe I need to buy something like Qiao Jiade?" Chu Qianli didn't know many well-known auction houses, but he remembered the names that Tan Muxing had introduced.

He Zhenghe clapped his hands and praised, "Not bad, Qian Li is ambitious and plans to acquire several of the most famous auction companies right from the start!"

Yu Xin did not discourage her daughter's wild idea. She just thought it was funny and coaxed her, "It's no use telling me. Mom can't afford to buy an auction house. Why don't you ask your brother?"

He Shichen, who was reading the financial news: "?"

Yu Xin: "Actually, I think it's not good to have so many astronomical equipment at home, but it's OK if you buy them all, after all, it's your own money."

Yu Xin gave her children living expenses regularly. She had wondered if their crazy purchase of gold was excessive, but when she thought about the children's abilities, she felt there was no reason to blame Chu Qianli and He Shichen.

"You are going to travel to G City soon. I went to the bank to exchange some money for you recently. However, Mom does not have the financial resources to buy out the auction house. If you insist on having it, your brother will have to make up for it." Yu Xin said with a smile.

He Shichen: “…”

When He Shichen heard this, he seriously suspected that his mother was taking her anger out on him because of the gold purchase, and he said numbly, "Mom, you..." Is she really not a sinister person?

Chu Qianli's attention was diverted when she heard this, and she decisively said, "Okay, then my brother still owes me an auction house, just find time to repay me recently!"

He Shichen gritted his teeth: "When did I ever owe you this!?"

Chu Qianli was like a villager who went to Starbucks for the first time. She didn't know how expensive the high-end coffee in the city was, so she prepared to bring money to buy Starbucks (?). Although people around her tried hard to persuade her that Starbucks was not high-end, she insisted on being prepared.

Chu Qianli went to He Shichen and cried and fought with him. She got the travel funds she was satisfied with and finally let go of the money printing machine that had been tortured so many times that it became hot.

In the living room, He Shichen finally had some peace and quiet after transferring the money. He continued to read the news with a gloomy face.

He Zhenghe chatted idly: "What is Shichen reading? Finance?"

"No, it's the latest policy." He Shichen said coldly, "Experts are actually encouraging childbirth. These people have never raised a child."

"Haha, is Qian Li considered an expert now? Someone sent me a local news report the other day and asked me about it." He Zhenghe took out his phone to share, "I looked at the photo and saw that she was there."

"Dad, when you said she was an expert, I suddenly understood what the experts were thinking."

Not long after, Tan Muxing and Chu Qianli met at the agreed place. Chu Qianli brought a lot of luggage and seemed to be looking forward to this trip.

Tan Muxing had heard about the fuss his companions had made at home. He also noticed Chu Qianli's large and small bags and smiled bitterly, "I thought we were just flying to buy things?"

Tan Muxing thought they were just going to look for the remaining Red Crystal Tarot cards, but he didn't expect Chu Qianli to show his intention to acquire the auction house.

Chu Qianli said hurriedly: "That's G City, a metropolis of decadence and extravagance!"

Although she had flown to other places before, it was not for tourism, so the mood was naturally different.

Tan Muxing said weakly, "Ah, but actually our family will only stay in G City for two or three days at most. To be honest, there is nothing to see. We can just buy some things. I'm afraid you will be disappointed..."

"Does Xingxing's family often go to City G?"

"Yes, my mother usually flies there in the morning and comes back the same day after shopping. Sometimes she doesn't even stay overnight."

"Isn't this too rushed?"

"She said this was the perfect time."

The driver Uncle Qi got out of the car. He helped Chu Qianli put away the luggage, and opened the door for the two to get in.

Chu Qianli hurriedly thanked him. She hadn't seen Tan Muxing's luggage just now, so she asked curiously, "Where are the things that Xingxing brought?"

"I already have mine."

Chu Qianli felt a little strange when she heard that. She looked at the scenery outside the window and remembered that Tan Muxing said he would arrange the trip. She asked in doubt, "Shall we go by plane?"

"Yes, it will be there in more than three hours."

"What's the flight number?"

"Hmm..." Tan Muxing was asked, hesitantly, "Wait a minute, let me ask."

After a moment, Chu Qianli realized why Big White Bear didn't know the flight number, because he usually traveled by private plane!

When he was working on the project, he accompanied Pan Yicheng and Chu Qianli in business class, but now he finally doesn't have to "get close to others like a billionaire"!

Chu Qianli was sitting in the luxurious private plane. She saw the complete entertainment facilities around her and felt that the cabin was no different from her home. It was spacious and comfortable. She was amazed and said, "No wonder Auntie can come back in one day. You take a plane just like you take a car."

There is limited space in a car, but a private jet is much more spacious and more relaxing than in a car.

Chu Qianli suddenly realized: "I've learned it, I've learned it. Rich people want to make their trip to City G like a local afternoon tea. They want this kind of leisurely and unhurried feeling, and then calmly say that they can go there and back in one day!"

Tan Muxing blushed at what she said, and he tried to comfort her in a panic, "If you want to stay for two more days, that's fine, but I'm afraid you don't think G City is fun..."

"With money, everything is fun." Chu Qianli observed the facilities in the cabin. She touched her chin and thought, "I should have asked my brother to buy this."

Tan Muxing was immediately startled and said hurriedly, "...Don't."

"Why? Do you think this is convenient?"

Tan Muxing couldn't bear to see He Shichen carrying such a heavy burden, so she said tactfully, "If you want to take a plane, you can tell me. You don't have to buy a ticket."

He was really afraid that He Shichen would collapse.

In City G, the seaside skyscrapers are lined up one after another, like a modern forest made of reinforced concrete. Inside the tall office building, countless elites in suits and ties gather together to hold a video conference in a spacious conference room.

The sea view outside the floor-to-ceiling windows is magnificent, but the house is quiet and peaceful.

On the wall, the metal logo of a snake and an apple sparkles in the sunlight, representing the Mondsen family.

On the huge screen was a lively middle-aged man with mixed-race features and linen-colored hair, looking about 30 or 40 years old. Although he was well-dressed, he had a shrewd look and a hawk-like sharpness in his eyes.

The man's name is Lin. He comes from the famous Monderson family. He is one of the few members who have been exposed to the world and his name is on many world-class rich lists.

"The New Era Project is going smoothly. I will come to City G in a while. Is Zhuoqu still in City A?"

Shi Zhuoqu was suddenly called, and he quickly straightened his collar and answered in English: "I just arrived in G City yesterday."

"Very good, you are here now. There is something you need to do." Lin said, "It seems that a sample stone was auctioned in Rossya. You are trying to find a way to recover it recently."

Rossya is another well-known auction house, with a similar status in the industry to that of Joaquim.

Others panicked and asked, "Did the sample stone get stolen and sold?"

"I don't know where it was leaked, but the New Century Project cannot be announced yet. Zhuoqu, please take the sample back as soon as possible. I will pick it up after I arrive in City G."

Shi Zhuoqu agreed without hesitation. He hesitated for a moment and asked, "When will you arrive in City G?"

Lin glanced at him with his sky-blue eyes, which seemed to be quenched by ice, and said calmly: "Why? Will this take you a long time?"

Shi Zhuoqu said hurriedly: "...No, I just want to confirm when to send you the sample."

"Just this week, I contacted you."

"OK."

After the meeting, Shi Zhuoqu did not dare to delay and immediately sent someone to check out the recent auction in Russia, striving to complete the task before Lin arrived in City G. He did not know Lin's specific itinerary and was afraid of being caught off guard.

On the other side, Chu Qianli had just landed and took a car to his residence.

In a bustling hotel, Chu Qianli followed Tan Muxing into the hotel lobby, and saw a wealthy man with a big belly. He had sparse hair and a ruddy face, and looked like a Maitreya Buddha.

Jin Xiaoyuan was stunned when he saw Tan Muxing. He recognized him through Uncle Qi next to him and said warmly, "Is this Muxing? You've become thinner and more handsome, different from before!"

"I couldn't recognize you just now, you're amazing!" Jin Xiaoyuan's Mandarin was a little difficult to pronounce. He patted Tan Muxing enthusiastically, "I remember it wasn't like this last year?"

Tan Muxing said embarrassedly: "Uncle Jin, long time no see..."

"Why are you here alone this time? Aren't you with your grandma?" Jin Xiaoyuan suddenly glanced at Chu Qianli standing beside him. He immediately showed a suspicious look, then frowned and said, "Who is this?"

"Oh, it's my classmate."

"Oh, classmate, I understand, I understand..." Jin Xiaoyuan showed a meaningful smile and took the initiative to shake hands, saying, "Hello, classmate, hello!"

Tan Muxing said in panic: "It's not what you think..."

Chu Qianli shook hands calmly: "Hello."

Jin Xiaoyuan strode ahead. He was eager to help carry the luggage, but was politely declined by Uncle Qi. He then led the way in a hurry.

"Are you guys going to see the auction items today? Or are you going to have a meal and rest before going tomorrow? I have booked a private room at a restaurant in Central. The night view is great. How about we eat there?"

"Uncle Jin, you're welcome. We can make our own arrangements..." Tan Muxing asked Chu Qianli in a low voice, "When do you want to go and see it?"

Chu Qianli saw that Tan Muxing couldn't stand Jin Xiaoyuan and he seemed unwilling to have dinner with him, so she said, "Why don't we go and see him today?"

Tan Muxing breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this. She finally had a reason to politely refuse Jin Xiaoyuan.

Jin Xiaoyuan didn't stop there. He looked Chu Qianli up and down and said happily, "That's fine. You need to wear formal clothes to attend the auction. Have you prepared them in advance, my beautiful girl? Otherwise, I'll have someone send a few sets over!"

Tan Muxing felt even more embarrassed: "Uncle Jin doesn't have to spend money..."

Jin Xiaoyuan said hurriedly: "It's not a big deal, it's not a big deal, I'm giving it to the beautiful girl as a gift, as a courtesy as a host!"

As soon as Jin Xiaoyuan saw them, he praised Mu Xing for being handsome, then turned around and called Chu Qianli a beautiful girl. He wanted to fill his mouth with compliments and praise them to the sky.

Talking about Muxing was quite awkward. He seemed not good at dealing with this kind of people and was tongue-tied and unable to keep up the conversation the whole time.

Uncle Qi was pulling the luggage in the back. He secretly explained to Chu Qianli, whispering, "He is a local tyrant. He is always very good at getting things done. He has been trying to curry favor with the old lady for many years, but he never found a chance."

Chu Qianli thought thoughtfully: "So that's how it is."

The Tan family has indeed been rich for a long time and has a large family and a great business. Wherever he goes, he will meet people who want to curry favor with him, and naturally he cannot avoid being followed around.

Jin Xiaoyuan was one of the best. He would come specially every time and accompany them with all his heart and soul. He would not hit anyone who smiled at him, and he couldn't even be chased away. He had some influence in the local area, and he could always get news about the Tan family coming to G City.

When Tan Muxing accompanied his family out before, he didn't have to face this kind of people head-on. But now facing the smooth-talking Jin Xiaoyuan, his whole body exudes the signal of "save me".

It's not easy to get too close to this kind of person. If you really take his things, you will immediately be considered as a relative of him, which is not troublesome enough.

But it is impossible for Tan Muxing to scold Jin Xiaoyuan, mainly because the other party really has no ill intentions.

Chu Qianli saw the simple white bear being flattered by the smooth society people. She enjoyed Tan Muxing's embarrassed look with relish and felt quite amused and saccharine for a moment.

After Jin Xiaoyuan exchanged greetings with Tan Muxing, he turned around and cared about Chu Qianli, saying generously: "What kind of dress do you like, little beauty? I'll have them sent to the hotel for you to choose!"

"Uncle Jin, there's really no need..."

"Why not? I'm giving it to the beautiful girl, Mu Xing, you can't stop me!" Jin Xiaoyuan said righteously, "It's not for you, I'm giving it to someone else, how can you refuse it on her behalf!?"

When Tan Muxing heard this, he immediately stopped talking and did not say anything to refuse. Instead, he began to think about how Chu Qianli could repay Jin Xiaoyuan after taking the dress. He knew that the naughty kid would accept any gift, so he could only think of a way to repay the favor.

Jin Xiaoyuan realized that he had hit the nail on the head when he found out that he hadn't said anything. He immediately asked proudly, "What kind of dress material do you like, my little beauty? Diamonds? Pearls?"

Talking about Mu Xing's desperate attitude, he subconsciously replied: "...She likes gold."

"Oh, you're just like me. You like the real thing..." Jin Xiaoyuan said with a smile, "Okay, don't just say one set, I'll give you ten sets. Welcome to City G!"

Tan Muxing originally thought Chu Qianli would not refuse, but unexpectedly she shook her head obediently: "I don't want it."

Jin Xiaoyuan mistakenly thought that she couldn't wipe her face, and hurriedly advised: "Hey, little beauty, don't be polite to me. It's a rare visit for you, so I just want to give you a small gift!"

"I'm really rude, but not everyone can spend money on me." Chu Qianli raised her chin proudly, pointed in the direction of Tan Muxing, and said arrogantly, "He should buy what I want, not others."

She has a pretty cool attitude, and seems pretty confident and confident.

Tan Muxing didn't expect her to say that, his ears suddenly felt hot and his face turned red!

Jin Xiaoyuan was stunned when he heard this, then he realized it and clapped his hands angrily, and immediately apologized: "Oh, oh, it's my fault for not being sensible and stepping into other people's business!"

Chu Qianli nodded calmly: "Then we should leave him some room to perform. We can't let you take care of everything, uncle."

"That's right, that's right. I'm really sorry that my schedule is too full..." Jin Xiaoyuan quickly said, "How about this, I won't bother you at night and leave some space for the young people. You guys should put my bill on food and drinks, and I won't mix gifts with others and delay Muxing from coaxing his girlfriend!"

When Tan Muxing tried to explain their relationship, he waved his hands in panic: "Uncle Jin, that's not the case..."

Chu Qianli glanced at him disapprovingly: "Shouldn't you buy it for me?"

Tan Muxing originally wanted to make a few words in his defense, but when he heard her small accusation, he felt like fireworks were exploding in his head, and all the words in his mind were blown out of his mind.

After a moment, he was so embarrassed that his whole body was burning with shame, and his face from neck to ears turned pink. Finally, he lowered his eyes slightly and replied sullenly, "...It's my fault."


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