No one punches a smiling face. The two acted in such a way that Wang Hao couldn't get angry, even if he wanted to.
As for Qin Tian, he felt completely ignored. It wasn't exactly anger he felt, but more a sense of helplessness and frustration.
Wang Hao patted him on the shoulder with his left hand and said solemnly, "This is my good brother, and he's incredibly capable. Even my aunt has to seek his cooperation. If you continue with this attitude, then this deal can't be made."
Tang Feng and Zhang Jun, on the other side, looked at Qin Tian with astonished eyes.
"Brother Hao, isn't your aunt running a clothing company? Is Qin Tian's family also in this business?" Tang Feng asked with great curiosity.
"No!" Wang Hao shook his head with a smile and explained, "Qin Tian excels at clothing design. He's created many popular designs for my aunt, and they recently reached another collaboration. My aunt offered him a million in cash, plus a 10% profit share."
Upon hearing this, both men's shock was evident. When they looked at Qin Tian again, any trace of disdain or contempt in their eyes had completely vanished.
"It's all thanks to President Wang's regard for me!" Qin Tian smiled humbly.
"That's also because Brother Qin is so talented, which is why your aunt regards you so highly. If we met President Wang, she probably wouldn't even bother to spare us a glance," Tang Feng flattered with a fawning smile, even changing his form of address.
Although they had some business partnerships with the Wang family, to put it bluntly, their family was a humble one that survived entirely by depending on the Wang family.
For someone who could earn such high regard from Wang Hao and his aunt, he naturally had to curry favor.
Qin Tian chuckled awkwardly and shook his head without saying anything.
"Let's not talk about this anymore, let's discuss the price," Wang Hao said, changing the subject after taking a bite of his food.
Zhang Jun nodded. After a moment of thought, he gritted his teeth and said, "One hundred and fifty thousand. That's my bottom line. I genuinely need the money for family matters, otherwise, I wouldn't sell. Perhaps in ten days or half a month, the price will directly increase to this."
"Who can say for sure about such things? Perhaps it will start to crash in a couple of days. I'd never even heard of this newfangled thing called Bitcoin before," Wang Hao retorted earnestly.
Zhang Jun had no counterargument to this statement. After all, virtual currency like Bitcoin was indeed a rather mysterious conceptual product at the moment. Even many investors who were following it felt it was just deliberate speculation and an attempt to harvest unsuspecting investors, thus hesitating to enter the market.
"Let's meet halfway. One hundred US dollars is all we can offer," Qin Tian interjected unexpectedly.
As soon as he spoke, all three pairs of eyes focused on him again. This time, the two on the opposite side no longer dared to overlook him.
"Brother Qin, are you also interested in this?" Tang Feng asked, visibly surprised.
Qin Tian nodded and replied, "Brother Hao and I have discussed it. If we can come to an agreement, we'll split it fifty-fifty. If not, then so be it. Although the market for this is good now, many platforms are also seeing people selling it. We can buy it, it's just a bit more troublesome."
"That's right, it'll be one hundred US dollars, as Qin Tian said. That's our bottom line too!" Wang Hao added in agreement.
Tang Feng glanced at Zhang Jun, his eyes signaling that it was time to yield. Zhang Jun feigned ignorance, his gaze lowered as he fell into contemplation. To be honest, if there were any other way to resolve his family's predicament, he truly wouldn't want to sell this. His mother was suffering from a serious illness and was currently hospitalized. The medical expenses were astronomical, and his family was already overwhelmed. He had borrowed from every relative he could. A few days ago, desperate, he suddenly remembered this item. Seeing the price that had multiplied countless times since he bought it, he was ecstatic, feeling as if he had won the lottery, pulled from hell back to heaven. He bought it initially out of curiosity, but now he genuinely believed in its future appreciation. However, his family's situation no longer allowed him to make a choice. One hundred US dollars, a thousand of them, would be one hundred thousand US dollars, more than enough to repay his family's debts and cover his mother's surgery and post-operative treatment. After downing two cups of beer in quick succession, Zhang Jun hardened his resolve and made his decision.
"Alright, one hundred US dollars it is. I want to complete the transaction today," he said, looking directly at Qin Tian and Wang Hao.
Qin Tian and Wang Hao exchanged a glance, seeing the joy in each other's eyes.
"Okay, after this meal, we can go ahead with the transaction," Wang Hao agreed with a serious expression.
"Good!" Zhang Jun nodded firmly.
"May I ask why you need this money?" Qin Tian suddenly asked.
Zhang Jun was startled and lowered his head, falling silent. Tang Feng on the side sighed and briefly explained his family's situation. After listening, Qin Tian and Wang Hao felt a great deal of sympathy. However, sympathy aside, business was business. The deal had been made, and they wouldn't be giving any more money. Moreover, by completing this transaction, they were considered to have helped save someone. Of course, thinking about the future wealth growth that this batch of Bitcoin would bring him, Qin Tian felt it was necessary to do something.
"Can you leave your contact information? After your mother's surgery, Brother Hao and I will come to visit," Qin Tian said.
"Yes, yes, brother, let's exchange numbers!" Wang Hao took out his phone.
Zhang Jun nodded and gave them his phone number. They added each other's contact information. Qin Tian didn't save it; he'd just ask Wang Hao to invite him along later. After finishing the hot pot, Qin Tian insisted on paying. Then, the four of them left the hot pot restaurant to find a place to conduct the Bitcoin transaction. Knowing Wang Hao's family background, Zhang Jun and Tang Feng weren't worried that he would cause any trouble for this small sum. They first transferred the Bitcoin separately to Qin Tian and Wang Hao, five hundred each. Afterward, the four went to a bank, where Qin Tian and Wang Hao transferred the equivalent of fifty thousand US dollars in Renminbi to the account provided by Zhang Jun, based on the current exchange rate.
After the transaction was completed, Zhang Jun breathed a sigh of relief, while Qin Tian and Wang Hao were in good spirits. After seeing the two off, Qin Tian and Wang Hao also bid farewell and hailed a taxi back to Moxian Shuyuan.
"Vroom... Vroom..." Just as they got out of the car, the familiar, piercing roar of a sports car engine sounded from behind them. Qin Tian turned his head and saw a bright red Lamborghini slowly driving over. As the car window rolled down, Lu Yaoyao's bright, smiling face appeared.
"Qin Tian, why are you alone? Do you want to grab something to eat?"
"No!" Qin Tian refused without hesitation and walked into the residential complex. He had decided that when the price of Bitcoin reached its peak in November this year, he would sell all the Bitcoin he held. By then, Xia Nuannuan would have likely obtained her driver's license, and he would prepare a big surprise for her, something far more flashy than Lu Yaoyao's eye-catching sports car!