"You two, why haven't you started verifying the funds yet?"
Seeing the two financial personnel frozen on the spot, the old man asked in a cold voice.
"Sir, you might not know, but this gentleman is holding a black card from Huaguo Bank, which does not require fund verification!"
The financial personnel immediately turned to the old man and explained.
"What? A black card? No fund verification needed?"
"Why isn't fund verification needed?"
The old man was older and had been dealing with medicinal materials for a long time, so he knew little about black cards.
However, some people present already had their mouths agape.
"This is a black card, for heaven's sake! What kind of status does one need to hold a black card?"
"It is said that only ten black cards have been issued in Huaguo, and each black card can have a credit limit of 10 billion. 1.1 billion is nothing to him!"
"Who is this kid? How can he have such a powerful identity? With such a background, he's comparable to those prominent families in Yanjing. Even a family of traditional Chinese medicine would be no match for him!"
"..."
Some people in the crowd had heard of black cards, and their expressions towards Lu Yang instantly changed to one of extreme shock and fear.
"Do I still need to verify the funds now?"
Lu Yang looked at the financial personnel and asked with a smile.
"No, sir. Your prowess has already amazed our auction!"
The financial personnel immediately said with a smile.
"Since that's the case, then let's swipe the card. I like to get things done quickly. Since I've bought it, it's better to settle the payment and take the goods right away!"
Lu Yang said with a smile.
"Yes!"
Upon hearing Lu Yang's words, the financial personnel directly took Lu Yang's card and swiped it on the POS machine. The 1.1 billion was successfully charged.
The beautiful host then handed the Broken Dragon Whisker to Lu Yang with both hands.
"The Broken Dragon Whisker is finally in hand!"
Holding the Broken Dragon Whisker, Lu Yang was extremely excited because all the medicinal materials he needed to treat Tang Shiming were ready. All he needed to do was to decoct them using a special method before giving them to Tang Shiming.
Within three days, Tang Shiming would naturally be able to recover and be discharged from the hospital.
Under the shocked gazes of everyone, Lu Yang, along with Huang Heiniu and Meng Hongda, left the auction venue.
Although the auction had not yet ended, Lu Yang had already obtained what he wanted. The rest held no value for him.
"Mr. Lu, please wait!"
Just as Lu Yang was about to rush back to the hospital, he was called to a halt by Huang Heiniu.
"Boss Huang, is there anything else?"
Lu Yang asked with a smile.
"Mr. Lu, it's like this. I heard that Haitong Group is investing 10 billion. My hotel is planning to expand, and I was wondering if I could benefit from your good fortune and get some investment here?"
Huang Heiniu looked at Lu Yang and smiled obsequiously.
"So you want an investment!"
"That's easy!"
"I can invest 5 billion in your hotel, but I'll need 51% of the shares in this hotel!"
Lu Yang said directly to Huang Heiniu.
Haitong Group was involved in many industries, but none were in the hotel sector. Since Huang Heiniu had brought it up, Lu Yang stated his terms directly.
For Huang Heiniu, buying 51% of the shares for 5 billion was a sure-win deal.
After all, the total assets of Huang Heiniu's hotel did not exceed 3 to 4 billion.
"This..."
Huang Heiniu was a little hesitant. 51% of the shares meant selling the ownership of the hotel. In this way, Lu Yang would become the owner of the Guoxing Grand Hotel. This indeed made Huang Heiniu a bit difficult.
"Don't worry, the management rights will still be yours. It's just that your hotel will be transferred under the umbrella of Haitong Group. In the future, when Haitong Group holds meetings or has official receptions, they will be held directly at the Guoxing Grand Hotel. It's a win-win situation for you!"
Lu Yang continued.
"What?"
"Thank you, Mr. Lu, thank you, Mr. Lu!"
Upon hearing that Lu Yang was giving him the management rights, Huang Heiniu became extremely excited and thanked him repeatedly.
"If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now!"
"Elder Meng, please take me to Jiangbei City People's Hospital!"
Lu Yang said to Meng Hongda.
"Yes!"
Meng Hongda quickly agreed. Soon, he accompanied Lu Yang to leave the Guoxing Grand Hotel, got into the car, and drove towards Jiangbei City People's Hospital.
...
Little did Lu Yang know that Ji Xue Shuang, who was sitting in the private room, had an extremely icy expression. Since childhood, she had been treated like a princess, getting whatever she wanted, never failing to obtain anything she desired. Everyone doted on her and catered to her every whim.
Today, not only did Lu Yang snatch away what she fancied, the Broken Dragon Whisker, but he also treated her in such a manner. This made Ji Xue Shuang hate Lu Yang to the core.
"Uncle Xiang, investigate that kid's background immediately. I want to see what kind of background this kid has!"
"You've offended a family of traditional Chinese medicine. I'll make sure your family is destroyed!"
Ji Xue Shuang clenched her fists, her nails digging into her flesh, causing blood to flow, but she paid no heed.
Lu Yang was completely unaware of Ji Xue Shuang's thoughts. At this moment, holding all the medicinal materials he had purchased, Lu Yang was eagerly rushing to the hospital.
As they passed through a sparsely populated area, two vans suddenly blocked Meng Hongda's Mercedes. Then, more than a dozen men in black uniforms emerged from the vans.
"Mr. Lu, we're in trouble!"
Meng Hongda's expression changed, and he said to Lu Yang urgently.
"Hmm?"
"It's alright, you stay in the car. I'll go down and take a look!"
Lu Yang said, then pulled open the car door and got out.
"Kid, you didn't expect to meet me here, did you!"
"Hand over the ginseng, and then kneel down and kowtow to apologize. I'm in a good mood, so I'll just break your legs!"
"Otherwise, I'll make sure you die without a burial place!"
The one speaking was none other than the previous pharmacy owner. Now, with more than a dozen men behind him, he felt emboldened and looked at Lu Yang as if he were an ant.
"Oh? Is that so?"
"I'll give you a choice too. Kneel down and kowtow to apologize now, and I'll be in a good mood, and I'll just break your legs!"
Lu Yang sneered at the pharmacy owner.
"You're damn well asking for death!"
"Attack! Kill this bastard!"
The pharmacy owner instantly became enraged and roared. The dozen or so men in black uniforms behind him, wielding machetes, charged directly at Lu Yang.
Lu Yang sneered, not taking these people seriously at all. In his eyes, they were no different from ants.
Just as these people were about to reach Lu Yang, Meng Hongda suddenly ran out of the car and blocked in front of Lu Yang.
"Stop!"
"I am Meng Hongda, the president of the Jiangbei City Traditional Chinese Medicine Association. Can you give me some face and spare Mr. Lu?"
Meng Hongda asked the pharmacy owner in a cold voice.
"Meng Hongda?"
Upon hearing these three words, the pharmacy owner's expression also changed. People who dealt with medicinal materials naturally knew Meng Hongda's name very well.
For a moment, the pharmacy owner also hesitated and walked towards a Bentley following behind him.