184: Chapter 184 We've Been Set Up

In this intense auction, who would be the first to back down?

Sometimes, a little patience brings peace, and a step back opens up a world of possibilities!

At this moment, Bai Song felt something was off. The market price for this piece of junk stone was at most fifty million, but it had already doubled.

However, seeing Lei Han's look of determination, and noticing Yun Zhiyao nearby seemingly focused on the bidding and appearing to really want the water firefly stone,

his vanity and competitive spirit were completely ignited.

"Six hundred million!" "Six hundred and fifty million!" "Seven hundred million!"

The entire venue fell silent, with only the sound of the two men's frantic bidding remaining.

Everyone was stunned, including the auctioneer, who was left completely dumbfounded!

This price had completely exceeded the object's actual value, turning into a pure battle of egos and financial muscle.

Bai Song's forehead broke out in sweat; the price was so high it made his heart ache.

But the arrow was on the string; he had to fire.

If he backed down now, wouldn't he be outdone by Lei Han in front of Yun Zhiyao and everyone else?

"Eight hundred million!" Bai Song practically roared.

Upon hearing this, Lei Han paused, seemingly hesitant.

Seeing this, Bai Song revealed a smug, cold smile: "Is that it? The Lei Family is nothing special after all!"

Just as the auctioneer was about to strike the gavel, Lei Han suddenly shouted: "One billion!"

"Boom—" With that, the whole place exploded!

One billion for a piece of water firefly stone? He must be crazy!

Upon hearing this, Bai Song's brain buzzed, and blood rushed to his head.

One billion! This was almost a third of the total assets of the Bai Family!

And all for a piece of water firefly stone?

He looked at Lei Han, but saw that Lei Han was no longer looking at him.

Instead, ignoring him, his gaze fell upon Yun Zhiyao in the front row, wearing an expression of absolute determination!

"That scoundrel, damn it! He still wants to covet my woman!"

Bai Song's blood boiled, and he suddenly raised his paddle, "One point one billion!"

"Whoa—" The entire audience was in an uproar! This was too outrageous!

Someone was actually bidding higher than one billion? Was this going to break a record?

However, just then, Lei Han suddenly withdrew his gaze from Yun Zhiyao and grinned.

He shrugged towards Bai Song and spread his hands, saying, "Young Master Bai is truly wealthy and imposing, I admire you, I really do! I'll let you have this treasure~~~"

His tone was incredibly relaxed, carrying a clear sense of mockery.

In an instant, Bai Song felt as if he had been struck by lightning, freezing in place. He... he didn't want it anymore?

"One point one billion, going once!" "One point one billion, going twice!" "One point one billion, going three times!"

The auctioneer's gavel struck, "Sold! Congratulations to Young Master Bai Song for winning this water firefly stone at the price of one point one billion!"

Now, it wasn't applause that filled the room, but irrepressible whispers.

"One point one billion... to buy this?" "Does the Bai Family even have that much money?" "He was clearly scammed by Lei Han!" "He's lost everything on this one!"

Bai Song's face turned pale, his body went cold, and cold sweat instantly soaked his back.

Only then did he snap back to reality, realizing what he had done! One point one billion! For a piece of water firefly stone?

If his father found out about this, he would definitely skin him alive!

He turned sharply to look at Lei Han, only to find the other party silently mouthing the words: "Idiot!"

Immediately after, he heard the discussions of the people around him.

"I just checked the records; this water firefly stone was provided by that Chen Yi!"

"Chen Yi? Young Master Bai Song seemed to have declared war on him this afternoon, heard it was because of Yun Zhiyao..."

"Pfft! That means Young Master Bai spent a whole one point one billion, buying his rival's item at a markup of over twenty times? And he still wanted to give it to Yun Zhiyao? What if Yun Zhiyao ends up contracting with Chen Yi later..."

"What a talent! What kind of sucker is this!"

These words from the crowd were like the sharpest knives, stabbing deep into Bai Song's heart.

His vision went black, and he nearly fainted. He felt his vision darken, his body swayed violently, and he almost collapsed to the floor.

A humiliation! A truly utter humiliation!

Damn it, he actually let that scoundrel Chen Yi make so much money? Not only did he steal Chu Feiyu from him, but this time he also swindled him out of one point one billion?

However, at this moment, he could not possibly reveal the truth that he didn't have the money.

Once revealed, the Bai Family would inevitably become a target for everyone! By then, the losses suffered would likely far exceed these one point one billion!

"It seems I have no choice but to borrow the money..."

Although the Bai Family and the Yun Family were currently on somewhat unpleasant terms due to the two's contract relationship.

But ultimately, Bai Song had bid for this treasure in the first place to give to Yun Zhiyao.

If he went to the Yun Family tomorrow to negotiate and request an interest-free loan of a few hundred million, it shouldn't be a big problem.

But thinking about it again, perhaps this wasn't entirely a bad thing. They say a man will fly into a rage for the sake of a beauty!

He had spared no expense, regardless of everything, to win the treasure that Yun Zhiyao desired; surely this was enough to prove his sincerity?

Women often like such romantic and generous gestures; perhaps this time he could successfully win Yun Zhiyao's heart...

No, wait, better to wait a little longer! Tomorrow, after he ruthlessly trampled that scoundrel Chen Yi under his feet and displayed his mighty and imposing fighting stance, then he would go to talk to Yun Zhiyao; the effect would perhaps be even better.

"Chen Yi, you scoundrel! Lei Han, you brat! How dare you two join forces to toy with me? I swear I will never let this go!"

Bai Song's eyes were bloodshot, his fists clenched tightly, his nails digging deep into his flesh.

In tomorrow's duel, he must make Chen Yi pay a painful price! He must!

--- The charity auction ended just like that, in an understated manner.

Yun Zhiyao stood in the distance, her gaze fixed on Chen Yi.

At this moment, he was chatting with Lei Han, a calm and indifferent expression on his face; the two looked to be in very good spirits.

Following that, her gaze also fell upon Bai Song, who still seemed somewhat frantic.

In an instant, all the mysteries in her heart were solved. Without a doubt, this was a carefully orchestrated setup!

It was a trap laid by Chen Yi and Lei Han together!

They had deliberately inflated the price of the water firefly stone, used words to provoke the hot-tempered Bai Song, and forced him to bid for this item at an astronomical price.

Even if the plan had failed, it would just be moving money from one hand to the other, not worth mentioning at all! It wasn't like they couldn't afford it; at most, they would have lost five million in handling fees!

Yun Zhiyao shook her head and sighed; she wasn't moved to tears as Bai Song had imagined...

Instead, her impression of Bai Song plummeted.

So stupid, impulsive, and hot-tempered, falling into an opponent's trap so easily; it was truly painful to watch!

Thinking that if she were to form a contract with him, her future would be utterly bleak!

On the contrary, Yun Zhiyao's curiosity and favorability towards Chen Yi rose sharply.

Judging from the current situation, Chen Yi was clearly the mastermind behind this plan.

The success rate of this scheme was minuscule; no one with even a modicum of intelligence would have fallen for it.

Yet Chen Yi was able to so cleverly direct such a brilliant play based on Bai Song's personality traits...

This man, he was truly too interesting!