Chapter 510: This is showing off wealth on my behalf

Huang Baifu’s face looked incredibly unpleasant.

He raised his voice and shouted five hundred million, clearly intending to intimidate Xu Yang into backing down.

After all, five hundred million was not a small sum for him either.

Besides, the necklace was not worth that much at all.

But Wang Xiaocong’s words brought him back to his senses.

Xu Yang had made six hundred and sixty million from him, snagged a bargain and earned another hundred and fifty million, totaling eight hundred and ten million.

When it came to financial resources, he simply couldn’t compete with Xu Yang.

His family was wealthy, but he had only brought twelve billion with him.

Just now, he had already spent six hundred and sixty million, leaving only five billion four hundred million.

If he couldn’t intimidate Xu Yang, and Xu Yang bid beyond that amount, the necklace would be completely out of his reach.

However, he still retorted stubbornly, "I’ll bid how I like, what business is it of yours!"

Wang Xiaocong chuckled, "I see you’re all bark and no bite. Don’t bother competing with Xu Yang; you can’t outdo him. The cash he has is probably more than even your dad can match."

"What, how is that possible!" Huang Baifu’s face was full of disbelief.

His dad was the richest man in the country of Yaxi; surely he could come up with several billion in cash—could Xu Yang bring out that much?

"How is it not possible? Your dad can’t come up with a hundred billion in cash, can he? Xu Yang can!" Wang Xiaocong said.

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Producing a hundred billion in cash was really not a big deal for them.

"A hundred billion in cash? How is that possible!" Huang Baifu’s eyes widened, even more unwilling to believe.

"Believe it or not, it’s up to you!" Wang Xiaocong retorted indifferently.

"Old Wang, you’re flaunting wealth on my behalf here," Xu Yang said, somewhat speechless.

"Heh, sometimes if you don’t show a bit of strength, others will think you’re easy to bully, jumping up and down like a clown, so annoying to watch!"

Wang Xiaocong chuckled, his words filled with mockery towards Huang Baifu.

"Wang Xiaocong, who are you calling a clown?!" Huang Baifu was furious.

"I’m talking about you. What are you going to do about it? If you don’t believe me, ask around. Doesn’t your constant jumping around resemble that of a clown?" Wang Xiaocong shot back mercilessly.

Huang Baifu unconsciously turned his head to look at the others in the auction hall and noticed that their gazes were indeed odd, as if looking at a fool.

This made Huang Baifu somewhat unbearable, and he quickly looked away.

He turned to Wang Xiaocong and snorted coldly, "I won’t stoop to your level. This necklace goes to the highest bidder!"

Xu Yang spoke up, "Indeed, it goes to the highest bidder, I bid five hundred and ten million!"

"Five hundred and forty million!" That was the limit Huang Baifu could offer.

"Five hundred and fifty million," Xu Yang’s tone was still so calm.

Huang Baifu fell silent.

Wang Xiaocong laughed mockingly again, "Huang Baifu, why stop bidding? Run out of money, have you?"

The color drained from Huang Baifu’s face as he alternated between shades of pale and green, snorting coldly, "Who said I’m out of money? I just think the price has far exceeded the necklace’s value. Whoever wins the bid is the fool, and I certainly won’t be that fool."

Wang Xiaocong spoke disdainfully, "A dead duck still tries to be tough. No matter what you say, it won’t change the fact that you’re out of money. Why bother with so many excuses!"

Huang Baifu said nothing.

He was out of money, naturally, he couldn’t continue bidding.

Xu Yang spoke up, "Since Huang Baifu is no longer bidding, then let’s bring down the hammer. This necklace is mine."@@novelbin@@

This was the final auction item; the sooner it ended, the sooner Xu Yang could meet with the owner of Dingchang Auction House, Zhang Dingchang, and take over the auction house, and then go for a meal and rest at the hotel.

"550 million for the first time, 550 million for the second time, 550 million for the third time, sold!" the Auctioneer exclaimed as the hammer fell, "This necklace now belongs to this gentleman!"

"This auction is now closed. Please, those who have won items proceed to the backstage to pay and collect your belongings. We welcome everyone to attend our next auction. Goodbye!"

Having said this, the Auctioneer left the stage and entered the backstage.

Those who didn’t win any items gradually left the room.

Those who had won items went to pay for them and collect their prizes.

Xu Yang and Zhao Yuxin went to get the necklace, then together with Wang Xiaocong and his internet celebrity girlfriend, went to find the owner of Dingchang Auction House, Zhang Dingchang.

Arriving at the door of Zhang Dingchang’s office, they heard voices inside.

After being announced by Zhang Dingchang’s assistant, the four of them entered Zhang Dingchang’s office.

Inside, they saw Huang Baifu.

"What are you doing here?" Huang Baifu, seeing Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong, was noticeably irked, and his face immediately darkened.

The last people he wanted to see right now were Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong.

These two men had made him lose face at the auction.

"This isn’t your house, what we do here is none of your damn business!" Wang Xiaocong retorted, raising his chin defiantly.

"Wang Shao, Xu Zong, welcome!" Zhang Dingchang greeted them warmly as he approached.

Wang Xiaocong had told him yesterday that he would bring Xu Yang over today.

They had discussed meeting after the auction to talk about the acquisition.

But Zhang Dingchang hadn’t expected Huang Baifu to be there too, also expressing the desire to acquire the auction house.

This was both a shock and a pleasant surprise for him.

As a businessman, he naturally understood what it meant to have two parties interested in an acquisition.

It meant that he would benefit from their competition.

"Zhang Zong, what do you mean by this? Did you know they were coming?" Huang Baifu sensed something was amiss.

"Yes, Mr. Huang, Wang Shao had already discussed with me about acquiring my auction house, and mentioned that if the terms were right, he would team up with Xu Zong for the acquisition. It’s a coincidence that you all came together," Zhang Dingchang said with a smile.

Huang Baifu’s expression turned unsightly.

It was bad enough that these two had embarrassed him at the auction.

Now they even wanted to compete with him for the acquisition of Dingchang Auction House; this was truly hateful!

"Wang Shao, Xu Zong, and the two ladies, please have a seat!" Zhang Dingchang gestured for the four to sit down.

His office was spacious enough, and the sofa next to the coffee table could accommodate them all comfortably.

Xu Yang and his group didn’t hesitate; they took their seats.

Zhang Dingchang was in high spirits and began making tea for everyone.

"All three of you are here for the acquisition of Dingchang Auction House. I won’t beat around the bush. I am selling 80% of the shares, and according to the valuation of my auction house, it’s worth 8 billion. If you find the price acceptable, I’ll have someone bring over the financial statements for you to review," Zhang Dingchang said.

"I accept," Huang Baifu immediately said. "Have someone bring the financial statements over please, I’ve already brought my lawyer and accountant, they’re waiting outside, and they can start the review right away."

"Alright," Zhang Dingchang swiftly called for the accounts to be brought over.

After making a phone call, Huang Baifu’s accountant and lawyer quickly arrived, and the accountant immediately started to audit the financial records.

Wang Xiaocong glanced at Xu Yang and asked, "What do you think?"

Xu Yang replied, "I didn’t bring a lawyer and accountant. Did you?"

Wang Xiaocong shook his head, "No, I was planning to just take a look today, then decide whether to acquire. If we decided to go ahead with it, we would have then brought in a lawyer and accountant."