"Sir, we of the second-rate wealthy families cannot sit on the sofas. Hurry over here."
"Yeah, now is not the time to show off. The Bai family is worth at least tens of billions. If we can't come up with the money then, we'll end up in jail."
"Hurry and come over. The Qi family will be here soon. Don't blame us if you lose a limb or two for not warning you..."
...
Just as Er Zhu was about to speak, the heads of several second-rate wealthy families behind him chimed in.
Although their words sounded like they were concerned for him, Er Zhu still saw the contempt and impatience in their eyes.
"I am here to acquire the Bai family, and I will not spend a single penny, because my name is Wang Er Zhu!"
Er Zhu flung the woman's hand away and scanned those who had just mocked him. His face remained calm.
His words might sound presumptuous, but as someone from a wealthy family, Er Zhu knew very well that the major families would definitely be aware of everything that happened yesterday. With this name alone, he could acquire the Bai family!
"Pfft... Such a rustic name. Clearly a nouveau riche. Can you not act pretentious for a second?"
"What kind of lunatic is this? Not even a third-rate wealthy family, yet dares to say such things!"
"Hahaha... Wang Er Zhu... Haha..."
...
Er Zhu's words did not silence the crowd; instead, they invited even greater mockery. But Er Zhu did not get angry, remaining seated calmly.
The woman, seeing that Er Zhu did not intend to leave, was annoyed but said nothing.
After all, the Bai family was no longer what it used to be. Regardless of whether this young man was from a second-rate or third-rate wealthy family, she could not afford to offend him.
Thinking of this, a cold glint flashed in the woman's eyes. It was all the fault of Mr. Wang from Hua Bei City!
If not for him, the old master would not have been arrested!
If not for him, their Bai family would not have declined!
The woman clenched her fists tightly. She gazed in the direction of the Fang Corporation Hotel, her eyes filled with murderous intent!
However, she did not realize that the man she hated so much was actually sitting beside her, and she had even spoken to him just moments ago!
As time passed, more people began to arrive, but most were just there to watch the spectacle. Er Zhu remained the only one sitting on the sofa.
"Old Master Qi has arrived!"
"Alas, the Qi family is truly lucky. At any other time, would he have the qualifications to annex the Bai family?"
"Indeed. Once the Qi family annexes the Bai family, they will ascend to the ranks of top-tier wealthy families, replacing the Bai family's position!"
...
As they watched the elderly man in a hat approach from a distance, the crowd began to whisper.
Er Zhu listened to the surrounding discussions and watched the slowly approaching elder. The Qi family, he had heard of them from Zhou Mingcheng.
The Qi family, one of the top-tier wealthy families in Feng Du, with a market value close to a hundred billion. They were a prestigious clan second only to the three major wealthy families!
They were also one of the few family heads who had not colluded with Bai Wensheng.
At this moment, Old Master Qi slowly took his seat. He merely glanced at the young man opposite him and suddenly felt a jolt, as if struck by electricity.
How could this young man look so much like Wang Er Zhu, the richest man in Hua Bei City, who sent Bai Wensheng to prison!
No, he wouldn't be here!
Heard he had taken over the Zhou family. The Zhou family had a vast business empire, enough to keep him busy for a while, and he wouldn't have the time to concern himself with the Bai family.
Moreover, he had just acquired the Zhou family. How could he have enough assets to acquire the Bai family as well?
With this thought, Old Master Qi calmed himself and slowly sat down.
"Hurry up and get up! What right do you, a pauper, have to sit here?"
As soon as Old Master Qi sat down, a flippant man walked up to Er Zhu. As he spoke, he reached out to pull Er Zhu up, but to his surprise, he missed!
Beside them, the alluring woman glanced at Er Zhu with disdain, watching him with an expression of relish.
She had already warned him, but he hadn't listened. Since that was the case, she couldn't be blamed!
"Can't you hear me? If you don't scram, don't blame me for being impolite!"
Seeing that Er Zhu not only didn't get up but had dodged him, Qi Yun, enraged, spoke and made a move to attack.
In Feng Du, no one had ever dared to treat him like this!
"Qi Yun, that's enough!"
Just as Er Zhu was about to retaliate, Old Master Qi, who was nearby, spoke. Hearing the reprimand from Old Master Qi, Qi Yun reluctantly let go.
"Grand-uncle, having a pauper like this sit on the same sofa as you is an insult. Such people deserve to die!"
Qi Yun arrogantly walked up to Old Master Qi, speaking without restraint. His arrogant words angered everyone present, but no one dared to voice their displeasure.
This was because Qi Yun was from the Qi family...
Although he was merely a distant relative of the Qi family, as long as he could claim kinship, he could swagger through Feng Du!
Especially in Feng Du today!
"Retreat. Don't you know that many people from wealthy families prefer to keep a low profile? If you offend a big shot because of this, I won't save you!"
Just as Qi Yun was about to say something, he was once again reprimanded by the family head. Although he was furious, he could only reluctantly retreat.
Beside him, a hint of contempt flashed in the alluring woman's eyes, and the smile on her lips grew wider.
She had initially thought that Old Master Qi had not cooperated with the Bai family because he had seen through the situation, but now it seemed it was merely his timidity.
It was true that many descendants of prestigious families liked to keep a low profile, but certainly not such paupers!
Judging by his ridiculously rustic name, that kid would never be from a prestigious family!
The more the alluring woman thought about it, the more she wanted to laugh, and the more she looked down on Old Master Qi.
She had once thought that Old Master Qi would be the one to annex the Bai family, but now it seemed that in Feng Du, no one had the strength to annex the Bai family!
Even if the Bai family was to be sold at the lowest price, no one could afford it!
"Bai Lian, it's time."
At this moment, a voice came to the alluring woman's ear. She slowly stood up and walked towards the main stage in the living room.
Bai Lian, Bai Wensheng's most beloved granddaughter and the most capable prodigy of the Bai family!
Originally, her grandfather intended to hand over the Bai family to her, but he never expected such a drastic change!
Bai Lian scanned the crowd, but her mind conjured the back of Mr. Wang she had seen online, and a sharp glint flashed in her eyes!
Mr. Wang, after the Bai family's auction is over, it will be your death day!
Bai Lian's face was wreathed in a smile, but no one saw that her hands, hidden beneath the podium, were clenched into fists!
Moreover, the veins in her fists were bulging. Any discerning eye would know that she was a martial artist!
And not just any martial artist, but one of the highest caliber!
A spark of insight flickered in Er Zhu's eyes. He naturally saw through all this, but he did not care about any of it.
If he were still afraid of these things at this point, wouldn't that be a betrayal of the River God's inheritance!
"Thank you all for attending today's auction. Today, I will represent the Bai family to auction off all of the Bai family's assets!"
Bai Lian composed herself and smiled as she introduced herself to everyone. Just then, a luxury car stopped at the entrance of the Bai family...