The host was on their third count.
Just as the hammer was about to fall,
The long silent box number 96 made another move!
"Box 96 bids again, ten billion two hundred million!"
The host announced dutifully.
The pressure returned to Zhou Yu.
Zhou Yu chuckled and followed suit.
Since he had already decided to use Qian Fuhua's private vault, what else did he have to hesitate about?
He'd bid as much as he had!
As Zhou Yu raised his bid again and again, box number 96's silence grew longer.
Anyone with eyes could see that box number 96 was at its limit!
Finally,
When the Primordial Chaos Stone reached fifteen billion.
Box number 96 fell completely silent, and the Primordial Chaos Stone was claimed by Zhou Yu!
"Congratulations to the Su family for acquiring the Primordial Chaos Stone today!"
The host said with genuine sincerity.
Box number 96 had not only questioned his integrity but also the auction.
If the item had actually been won by box number 96, he would have felt uneasy!
With the last of the hidden treasures sold, the auction drew to a close.
Bidding is thrilling.
Paying is a funeral!
At this moment, everyone was busy paying for the items they had bought.
Zhou Yu naturally looked at Qian Fuhua and said with a smile, "I didn't bring this much money today. First Richest Qian..."
Qian Fuhua shivered at Zhou Yu's gaze.
He couldn't handle such an address!
However, he had promised Zhou Yu yesterday.
So, this money was indeed Qian Fuhua's to pay.
Besides,
Fifteen billion was a painful sum for a second-tier family.
But for Qian Fuhua, it was just a drop in the bucket.
Thus, Qian Fuhua quickly agreed.
"Divine Doctor Zhou, please wait here. I'll go and pay now."
He said and got up to leave.
The others at the Su family's table looked at Zhou Yu with peculiar expressions.
Especially Su Yuyan, who couldn't hold back and asked, "Zhou Yu, what's your relationship with the First Richest Qian?"
Although Qian Fuhua was rich, he was famously stingy!
This was common knowledge throughout Yunhai City.
Yet, at this moment, he was willing to pay for Zhou Yu?
It was truly unheard of.
Zhou Yu smiled, not intending to reveal his relationship with Qian Fuhua, and only said that he had owed Qian Fuhua a favor before.
"So that's how it is," Su Yuyan said with understanding.
If Zhou Yu had a past favor to repay Qian Fuhua, it made sense.
Lin Weidong was not interested in Qian Fuhua.
In his opinion, what did it matter how rich he was?
Once one reached a certain level, they would realize that not everything in this world could be settled with money!
Therefore, Lin Weidong was more interested in the people from box number 96.
"First Richest Qian mentioned just now that the person in box 96 is not from Yunhai City. Where exactly are they from?" Lin Weidong asked, puzzled.
Su Yuyan nodded in agreement, "Yes, I've never heard of such a person."
"The Su family seems to have made an enemy of the person from box 96 this time."
"Don't leave yet. Let's see who it is when she comes out, so we know what we're dealing with."
Lin Weidong suggested.
While they were discussing, Zhu Ling'er, who had been sitting beside them, suddenly spoke.
"No need. She's not someone who holds grudges."
At this, all three pairs of eyes fell on Zhu Ling'er.
Zhou Yu raised an eyebrow, "You know her?"
Zhu Ling'er hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly, "Sort of. She's from Jiangnan City."
Hearing that she was from Jiangnan City, Zhou Yu stopped paying attention.
What difference would it make, with so much distance between them?
Zhou Yu wasn't a womanizer who got excited over every woman he met!
Not long after.
Qian Fuhua had finished paying and returned.
He clutched his pockets, a dejected look on his face.
He plopped down in a seat at the Su family's table and gulped down two cups of tea!
"How was it? Did you bleed a lot?" Zhou Yu teased good-naturedly.
Qian Fuhua wanted to complain, but besides Zhou Yu, Lin Weidong and others were present.
It was not convenient for him!
He could only swallow his grievances.
"Alright, we've got the item. Let's head back."
Zhou Yu stood up.
Although the auction had ended, many families would choose to stay.
One was to expand their network, and the other was to discuss business.
But Zhou Yu had no such intentions; he just wanted to go back.
Su Yuyan seemed reluctant.
Recalling what Old Master Su had said, she summoned her courage and tugged at Zhou Yu's arm.
She didn't care that outsiders were present.
She said softly, "Zhou Yu, it's not too late yet. How about we go somewhere else to eat?"
Zhou Yu's mind was filled with the Primordial Chaos Stone.
He completely missed Su Yuyan's unusual behavior.
He politely declined, "I want to return to Yunlan Heavenly Palace soon to examine the Primordial Chaos Stone."
"Besides, there's a buffet at the auction venue, and it's quite decent. If you're hungry, you can eat here."
As soon as Zhou Yu finished speaking.
Zhao Ruyue and Zhu Ling'er both smiled.
Even if they couldn't have Zhou Yu, they didn't want anyone else to have him!
Whether Zhou Yu refused Su Yuyan for whatever reason,
It was good news for them!
Su Yuyan bit her lower lip and could only nod.
Zhou Yu bid farewell to Lin Weidong and Qian Fuhua, then went backstage to collect his auctioned item.
He then left the auction house directly.
He hailed a taxi and got in to leave.
He had driven a Su family car to arrive.
His own car was still at the Su family's place.
So, he had to go back to the Su family's to pick up his car!
As soon as the taxi door closed, the driver glanced curiously at the entrance of the auction house.
He struck up a conversation with Zhou Yu.
"Young man, you have an imposing demeanor. Do you work at the auction house?"
Zhou Yu was stunned for a moment.
Then, a hint of understanding flashed in his eyes.
Indeed, those who could attend the auction were either rich or noble.
Every household had several cars parked in their garages, and they had drivers.
No one would choose to leave by taxi.
So, the driver's misunderstanding was reasonable.
Zhou Yu, too lazy to argue, nodded, "Yes."
"Heh, there were so many people at the auction today!"
"I was guarding the entrance earlier, and I heard some gossip that the final item was sold for fifteen billion. Is that true?"
Envy and longing filled the driver's eyes.
Fifteen billion.
Not to mention anything else, if he were given just a tenth of that,
He wouldn't have to drive a taxi anymore.
He could just lie around at home for the rest of his life!
Zhou Yu felt the Primordial Chaos Stone, worth fifteen billion, in his pocket.
He offered an awkward yet polite smile.
"It's true."
Hearing Zhou Yu's words, the driver sighed, "It's good to be rich. Like me, a common folk, I haven't even seen a million, let alone fifteen billion."
Zhou Yu didn't know how to respond to that.
All the way.
Zhou Yu listened to the driver's idle chatter and arrived at the entrance of the Su family's old residence.
The driver stopped at the road intersection and said to Zhou Yu, "I can't go inside. I'll just park here."