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The auction then continued.

The next three items were eventually sold to Zhao Wuyai for 6.5 million, 7 million, and 5.5 million respectively.

The eldest son of the Zhao family naturally didn't want to always be taken advantage of, but unfortunately, Ye Bai was too cunning.

Zhao Wuyai always felt that Ye Bai was trying to scam him by asking for an exorbitant price next time, so that he could let the other party taste the bitterness of being ripped off.

Unexpectedly, Ye Bai only bid a few hundred thousand each time, and sometimes even added a fraction, such as six hundred and fifty thousand or fifty-five thousand.

This meant that Zhao Wuyai's hopes were always dashed.

But every time Ye Bai announced a price, he would immediately call out Zhao Wuyai to see if he was scared, and if he was, he would say "I submit."

In front of a group of powerful and influential figures, Zhao Wuyai naturally couldn't go back on his word.

That would not only cost him face, but also the entire Zhao family.

Especially since his father, King Yama Zhao, was sitting right next to him.

So even if he was so frustrated that he wanted to kill someone, Zhao Wuyai could only swallow his anger and bear it.

While mentally cursing Ye Bai's ancestors for eighteen generations, he obediently held up the sign.

The only thing he can console himself with now is that his father gave him 100 million yuan in funding, and what he has spent so far is far from meeting the standard.

But why did he always have a vague feeling that his father, King Yama Zhao, was looking at him with the same kind of look that he was looking at his stupid son?

No! We can't do that again!

Although he's not short of money, he can't keep being taken advantage of forever!

We have to make that bastard Ye Bai do it too!

Zhao Wuyai kept cursing, preparing to cut his losses and try a different approach.

"You're really shameless! Zhao Wuyai is about to cry because of you! I bet after today, he'll never want to participate in a charity auction again..."

Watching Ye Bai's series of outrageous actions, Qin Wanqing couldn't help but sigh in admiration.

"This is just the beginning, nothing more."

Ye Bai chuckled, his eyes slowly narrowing.

He didn't just want to frame Zhao Wuyai.

Soon, another item was brought out for auction.

The host's pleasant voice then rang out.

This time, Ye Bai didn't rush the bid. He had to constantly change his tactics, otherwise Zhao Wuyai wouldn't keep falling for his tricks.

Especially now that other wealthy families have clearly switched to spectator mode and are no longer bidding.

If Zhao Wuyai really goes all out and doesn't even bother to bid, the item could easily end up in his hands.

If it were for Qin Wanqing's sake, then there would be no problem with bidding like this. But since Ye Bai has publicly promised to pay for the bidding, he naturally wouldn't go back on his word.

By then, where the hell will he make money?!

He could borrow from Queen Qin, but as he said before, Ye Bai had absolutely no interest in borrowing money for charity.

Moreover, given Qin Bapi's ruthlessness, Ye Bai felt that he was very likely to turn into a loan shark from then on.

The best way to get cattle and horses to work willingly for a lifetime is, of course, to make them in debt!

The most famous of these is, of course, a mortgage.

If everyone could live comfortably and happily in a big house, who would want to be a beast of burden?

Without cattle and horses, how can the upper class enjoy their decadent and extravagant lifestyle?

Before Ye Bai could figure out how to get Young Master Zhao, who had evolved from "Young Master Zhao" to "Fool Zhao," onto the stage, his gaze fell on the item being auctioned, and then his eyes suddenly narrowed!

It was a black, sheet-like object, about the size of a palm, with some faint lines on it.

According to the host, this is a Ganoderma lucidum that is a hundred years old.

It was just not preserved properly; the edges were badly damaged, as if it were broken.

However, the drug's effect should not be affected much, and the market price is estimated to be around 300,000 to 400,000.

After the host finished his introduction, no one in the audience made a bid; they all waited quietly.

Firstly, while a hundred-year-old Ganoderma lucidum is indeed a rare item, the one in front of me is so dilapidated that its medicinal efficacy is probably not much left, so there is not much point in buying it.

Since everyone here is well-off, they can naturally spend more money to buy high-quality, century-old Ganoderma lucidum.

Secondly, and most importantly, they planned to continue watching the show.

The rivalry between the Qin family's son-in-law and the Zhao family's eldest son is far from over. This kind of exciting drama is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and we have to watch it to our hearts' content.

"three million!"

Someone was the first to raise their paddle and bid.

To everyone's surprise, this time it wasn't Ye Bai, but Zhao Wuyai.

After announcing the price, Zhao Wuyai turned to look at Ye Bai, his face full of smugness.

This is the new tactic of the eldest son of the Zhao family: he bids first.

Previously, Ye Bai was always the one to call first, and he would passively accept it. The more Zhao Wuyai thought about it, the more he felt that he was too stupid!

If he wanted to scam Ye Bai, he could have just made the offer first!

Moreover, they go straight to the point and offer a premium of about ten times!

Therefore, if Ye Bai raises the price, it will be at least three million.

Based on the information he had, even if Ye Bai went bankrupt to scrape together this money, he would still be left with nothing but regret if he ended up buying something worth only three or four hundred thousand.

He wasn't afraid of a tenfold premium because he represented the entire Zhao family.

Ye Bai, however, had to pay for it himself, which made him the real sucker.

Most importantly, even if Ye Bai doesn't fall for it and chooses not to bid, Zhao Wuyai won't lose out.

A tenfold premium is well within his means.

So no matter how you look at it, his move was a sure win.

"Zhao Wuyai isn't stupid either..."

Many people couldn't help but nod in agreement; the eldest son of the Zhao family had finally come to his senses.

Don't underestimate the difference between bidding first and bidding later; it instantly turns a passive situation into an active one.

The person now being roasted over the fire is Ye Bai.

"Hehe, Ye Bai, you're not so scared that you don't dare to bid, are you? But then again, a penniless guy like you who's broke as much as you think, you might be able to come up with 300,000, but you'd probably have to wait your next life to earn 3 million!"

Sensing the approving glances of some elders, Zhao Wuyai became even more smug and began to mock them.

Then, recalling Ye Bai's previous teasing remarks, Zhao Wuyai said again, "Of course, it's okay if you admit defeat. Wouldn't it be embarrassing to just say 'I give up'?"

Ye Bai remained silent upon hearing this, continuing to stare at the century-old Ganoderma lucidum on the stage.

"Hehe, it seems this 'Young Master Ye' thinks the price is too low. How about this, I'll add my bid, four million!"

At this moment, Chen Feng, who was sitting with Zhao Wuyai, suddenly raised his sign and laughed strangely.

Not only did Zhao Wuyai dislike Ye Bai, but he did as well.

However, the Chen family is not like the Zhao family; they do not have the ability to challenge the Qin family. No matter how unhappy he is, he can only endure it.

But now that Zhao Wuyai has taken the lead, Chen Feng naturally wants to take the opportunity to annoy Ye Bai as well.

The auction has been going on for a while now, and the Chen family hasn't bid on anything yet, so it wouldn't matter if he bought it.

As a member of a prominent family in Jingzhou, even for the sake of the governor, several million must still be spent.

"Good job!"

Zhao Wuyai gave Chen Feng an approving look; this henchman was still somewhat useful.

Now that the atmosphere has reached this point, he believes that if Ye Bai were a man with any backbone, he wouldn't continue to play the coward.

And seemingly to verify Zhao Wuyai's guess, Ye Bai indeed raised the sign.

"Four million...and one thousand..."

As Ye Bai struggled to utter the price, his voice seemed to tremble uncontrollably, and his expression became somewhat distorted...