But Bai Jinghong remained very quiet, a cigarette dangling from his lips as he puffed out clouds of smoke, both feet propped arrogantly on the table before him.
Yet, he showed absolutely no intention of bidding.
Chen Lin kept a close eye on him, sneering inwardly. “Still pretending now? Let’s see if you can keep laughing later!”
According to the intel, this plot of land was just one part of the Bai Corporation’s investment plan—the most important one, with other smaller projects to follow.
But Chen Lin wanted Bai Jinghong to fail right from the start, to suffer consecutive defeats, only then could he vent the hatred in his heart.
The bidding continued, climbing all the way to sixty billion.
The room gradually quieted down, because the price was already astronomically high, having doubled.
The auctioneer scanned the crowd below and said, “The price is now at sixty billion. Any further bids?”
Silence below. Some watched quietly, others whispered amongst themselves, but no one raised a bid.
The auctioneer couldn’t help but repeat, “The price is now at sixty billion. Any further bids?”
Still no significant response from below.
The auctioneer scanned the room again. “Sixty billion going once!”
“Sixty billion going twice!”
Bai Jinghong knew the moment was about right. He signaled his subordinate. “Sixty-five billion!”
“Bai Corporation, sixty-five billion!” The man raised his placard.
“Hua…”
Everyone looked at Bai Jinghong.
“As expected of Young Master Bai! His boldness is on another level!”
“It seems this land will definitely belong to Young Master Bai today!”
Over at Chen Lin’s side, he wasn’t convinced. He snatched the placard directly and made the bid himself!
“Underworld Win Group, seventy billion!”
“Hua…”
Another wave of exclamations.
Chen Lin suddenly felt incredibly pleased, like he was bathed in spring breeze!
He glanced provocatively at Bai Jinghong, even raising his hand to flash an international gesture!
Bai Jinghong remained unfazed, hands clasped behind his head, legs still propped up.
“Seventy-five billion!”
“Eighty billion!” Chen Lin didn’t hesitate!
The scene instantly turned into a duel between the two men.
Many people were curious about the Underworld Win Group. Where did it get the audacity to challenge Bai Jinghong?
Bai Jinghong knew it was about time, time to start the act!
He pretended to become restless, put his legs down, and glared at Chen Lin.
Chen Lin was ecstatic inside!
Yes, that’s the look! That look of wanting to kill me but being powerless to do so!
He gained immense satisfaction.
Finally, he had trampled on Bai Jinghong.
Bai Jinghong feigned displeasure, gritting his teeth. “Eighty-five billion!”
Chen Lin looked extremely smug. Seeing Bai Jinghong angry only made him more gleeful.
He just couldn’t let the other side’s corporation take this plot. The more upset they were, the happier he became.
So he looked back at Bai Jinghong and shouted, “Ninety billion!”
“Ninety-five billion!” Bai Jinghong sat bolt upright, looking like he was getting serious now.
Chen Lin, however, looked very relaxed, not forgetting to sneer. “Yo, still fighting hard? Then let’s give you a bigger thrill!”
Chen Lin raised his placard and shouted, “One hundred billion!”
As soon as these words were spoken, the room erupted. No one expected Chen Lin to break through the hundred billion mark.
Chen Lin was on a roll, seeing Bai Jinghong so angry gave him a vengeful thrill.
He had been defeated and humiliated by Bai Jinghong time and time again.
And he was the Lord of the Underworld! Bai Jinghong still looked down on him so much. This had filled his heart with pent-up rage. Now, he could finally hold his head high.
He looked at Bai Jinghong and said with a sneer, “This plot of land is about to fall into my pocket!”
Chen Lin knew Bai Jinghong’s ceiling price was one hundred billion. Anything above that, he wouldn’t take.
A bit of mockery now was thrilling!
Bai Jinghong pretended to be furious but remained silent.
The auctioneer on stage said, “The price is now at one hundred billion! One hundred billion going once!”
“One hundred billion going twice!”
But Bai Jinghong was an outrageously audacious man. How could he let Chen Lin off at just one hundred billion? Of course, he had to milk him for more.
He suddenly spoke up. “One hundred and ten billion!”
Chen Lin was a bit surprised, but it seemed normal—Bai Jinghong had been provoked.
He sneered and yelled, “One hundred and fifteen billion!”
The venue boiled over with noise again. Everyone was thrilled to the extreme.
This was no longer an auction; it felt like a battlefield.
The auctioneer on stage was also stunned for a moment before excitedly announcing after a long pause, “The current… current price is one hundred and fifteen billion!”
On the surface, Bai Jinghong looked angry, but inside, seeing Chen Lin’s arrogant and triumphant demeanor, he was sneering coldly.
This fool with excrement for brains was falling right into a trap, yet he could still be so smug.
The maximum price this land could actually bear was around eighty billion, and that was if there were no problems.
But if there were problems? How much would it be worth then? Ten billion? Five billion?
Bai Jinghong unleashed his acting skills directly, roaring angrily, “One hundred and twenty billion!”
“Hua…”
The whole room was shocked, again, again, and again!
Both Shen Yaoyao and Qin Chuchu were breaking out in a cold sweat for Bai Jinghong.
The further it went, the more tense it became.
But Bai Jinghong’s act was very convincing; he actually looked truly enraged.
Hearing the bid, Chen Lin snorted coldly and declared dominantly, “From today onward, Bai Jinghong, you will never win against me again! You will only lose!!”
“You’re not taking this plot of land today, no matter what.”
“One hundred and twenty-five billion!”
This bid sent the entire venue into a frenzy once more.
Even Impermanence frowned, feeling Chen Lin was being too impulsive.
This had far exceeded the projected price.
If Bai Jinghong went higher, it would be pointless. Even if they secured it, the profit margin would be pitifully thin.
Naturally, Bai Jinghong wasn’t going to foolishly raise the bid again. So he pretended to grit his teeth.
But behind his back, his hand made a hooking gesture!
The man from the Bai Corporation understood instantly.
He directly grabbed Bai Jinghong. “Young Master Bai, our corporation has so many projects, missing this one won’t matter!”
Bai Jinghong also shot Chen Lin a venomous glare, then gave a cold snort.
On the surface, he fumed, but inside, he was laughing his head off!
This time, Chen Lin would lose at least one hundred and twenty billion!
When that piece of news came out, the land would instantly become worthless. Throwing it out for five billion, people would still find it expensive!
Who the hell would open a mall next to a garbage dump!
And that fool was still there with a crooked smile!
Seeing that Bai Jinghong had no intention of bidding further, Chen Lin felt relieved, and at the same time, absolutely thrilled!
In fact, he had been really afraid Bai Jinghong would continue.
If Bai Jinghong had gotten equally heated, the game would’ve been no fun. How could their financial reserves compare to the Bai Corporation’s?
“One hundred twenty-five billion, the price has reached one hundred twenty-five billion!”
“One hundred twenty-five billion going once… going twice… going three times…”
“Sold!” The auctioneer’s wooden gavel slammed down heavily.
So excited was he that the gavel actually broke.
A round of applause filled the room!
Even Bai Jinghong started clapping!
Chen Lin basked in the applause meant for him, glancing contemptuously at Bai Jinghong.
All three plots of land had been auctioned off, two of them snatched by Chen Lin.
The Underworld Win Group had become the center of everyone’s attention.
Everything was settled and signed on-site.
Chen Lin, as the representative, went forward to handle the subsequent formalities.
In one auction, two plots of land for a total of one hundred seventy-five billion. News of this would scare people to death!
What puzzled Chen Lin, however, was that after such a display of fame, shouldn’t people from many corporations come up to congratulate him and make connections?
After all, his side had just demonstrated immense strength!
But why was everyone leaving? Not a single person approached him for networking or business talk!
It defied logic.
Puzzled, he couldn’t help but look at the signing staff. “Why is everyone leaving? Normally at auctions when someone acquires land, there’s plenty of business discussion, isn’t there?”
The signing staff member, looking at the stamps and signatures on the contract, had a smile blossoming like a flower on his face!
In a good mood, he responded to Chen Lin. “Normally that’s the case. But just now, you snatched the land Young Master Bai wanted!”
“Who would be so tired of living as to dare discuss cooperation with you?”
“For you, this might be a major project. For the Bai Corporation, this was just a routine daily project!”
“You slapped Young Master Bai’s face. Of course, no one dares to get close to you now!”
Chen Lin was immediately choked up, feeling as miserable as if he had eaten feces.
Damn it! Slapping Bai Jinghong’s face once had actually backfired?
“Alright, President Chen, the signing is complete, and the funds are in place. Thank you very much for your support!”
“Wishing you prosperous business!”
After the pleasantries, the signing staff member also happily walked away.
Leaving Chen Lin standing there in utter disarray and confusion.
