The sudden voice startled everyone present, leaving them in stunned silence.
The middle-aged man, who had been speaking mid-sentence, also froze, his gaze shifting towards Chen Mo.
It was Chen Mo who had just bid the exorbitant price of six billion.
"Hengchang Real Estate? Do you have that much money?" the middle-aged man questioned, his expression darkening.
Chen Mo glanced at him. "Does it matter to you if we have money or not? Either bid higher, or shut up. Why so much nonsense?"
A ripple of murmurs swept through the hall.
Previously, the middle-aged man had mentioned his collaboration with Chengming Group, a foreign-funded enterprise controlled by several international conglomerates.
No real estate company in the hall dared to offend Chengming Group.
Upon hearing the name Chengming Group, everyone had decisively refrained from bidding further.
However, they were surprised by the audacity of a young man from Changsheng Group.
"Kid, putting aside whether Changsheng has money or not, do you even realize the implications of your decision?" the middle-aged man's face turned ashen.
Chen Mo frowned slightly. "Don't you understand what I'm saying? Either bid, or shut up."
Beside Chen Mo, Huizi stood up, her beautiful eyes fixed on the middle-aged man.
Noticing Huizi's gaze and recalling the fate of the fat man earlier, a chill ran down the middle-aged man's spine. He promptly shut his mouth.
However, his face remained contorted with anger as he glared at Chen Mo.
He was determined to see how Hengchang Real Estate, a company on the verge of collapse, could afford such a colossal sum.
"Six billion, first call."
"Second call."
"Third call, sold!"
Unlike other auctions, this one required immediate payment at the conclusion of each segment.
All eyes turned to Chen Mo.
Many were already anticipating Hengchang Real Estate's downfall.
After all, with the company's boss having fled, how could they possibly afford such a massive sum?
Under everyone's watchful gaze, Yu Honglong proceeded directly to the finance department.
After a series of procedures, Yu Honglong completed the payment.
Of course, the company's own funds were insufficient. However, Chen Mo had previously transferred a sum of money into Hengchang Real Estate's corporate account.
"Kid, you should know that making frivolous bids is against the rules. From now on, your Hengchang Real Estate will be disqualified from participating in land auctions." The middle-aged man's lips curved into a smirk as he saw Yu Honglong still absent.
"You scoundrel, can't you understand what Mr. Chen is saying?" Huizi, hearing the man's incessant babbling, stood up and walked towards him.
The middle-aged man blinked in surprise before he could react.
"Slap!"
A loud smack echoed through the hall.
The middle-aged man stumbled, falling onto the floor from his chair.
"You, you dare to hit me!" The middle-aged man roared, astonished that the woman had actually dared to strike him.
"Security, security!"
He looked around, shouting for security.
Several guards rushed over.
However, as the attendees were all major bosses, they dared not offend them and stood by, looking troubled.
"What's going on?" Hearing that there was a disturbance at the auction.
An official representative of the venue emerged, his expression showing displeasure.
"Director Cao, they are committing assault and battery at the auction," the middle-aged man said, covering his face.
His face was already swollen.
Cao Wanxiang's gaze fell upon Huizi. "Which company are you from?"
"Hengchang Real Estate!" the middle-aged man quickly replied.
He then added, "Director Cao, Hengchang Real Estate has no money. Their participation in this auction is merely to disrupt order!"
"What?" Cao Wanxiang looked surprised.
"It's true. Their boss has fled. How could their company afford a sixty-billion land parcel?" the middle-aged man stated convincingly, seemingly well-informed about Hengchang Real Estate's situation.
Cao Wanxiang's expression turned grim. Hengchang Real Estate had indeed shown considerable audacity to act so brazenly in front of officials.
However, just as Cao Wanxiang was about to respond.
Yu Honglong emerged from the finance department.
He held several documents in his hand, his face beaming with excitement.
He hurried to Chen Mo's side. "Boss, the payment has been made, all documents are secured, and this piece of land is now ours."
Hearing Yu Honglong's excited announcement, the middle-aged man's expression froze.
Many in the hall were also startled, looking at the scene with disbelief.
Glancing at the documents in Yu Honglong's hand.
Cao Wanxiang's expression shifted. He looked at the middle-aged man beside him. "Mr. Zhang, didn't you say Hengchang Real Estate had no money? Didn't you say they were here to cause trouble?"
Yu Honglong scoffed, "Causing trouble? He's the one causing trouble. He kept insulting us and even tried to make advances on this lady earlier."
"You're talking nonsense!" the middle-aged man retorted.
Cao Wanxiang looked at Huizi.
Seeing her beauty, he believed Yu Honglong's statement.
He then said sternly to the middle-aged man, "Mr. Zhang, it seems you are not suitable to participate in this auction. Please leave!"
"Ah? Director Cao, we haven't even bid for the land yet!" The middle-aged man panicked.
"Security, escort Mr. Zhang and his party out," Cao Wanxiang instructed.
"Director Cao, Director Cao!" The middle-aged man was filled with dread. He had promised Chengming Group that he would secure the land this time.
If he were to be expelled, his company would be ruined!
Upon hearing Cao Wanxiang's command, the security guards no longer hesitated and dragged the middle-aged man out of the auction hall.
Cao Wanxiang approached Chen Mo.
After a brief exchange and introductions, Cao Wanxiang departed.
The auction continued.
Chen Mo also reviewed the other land parcels.
Their locations and positions were decent, but Chen Mo's purpose in buying land was not for profit. It was to set up a spirit-gathering array there and cultivate medicinal herbs.
He would develop housing on the remaining land.
After confirming that the other locations were unsuitable for cultivating medicinal herbs, Chen Mo decided to leave the auction.
However, as Chen Mo and his group reached the ground floor of the building.
Several figures appeared before them.
Upon seeing the middle-aged man at the forefront, Chen Mo asked, "Isn't that Mr. Zhang? Why are you still standing here instead of going home after being kicked out?"
Hearing Chen Mo's question, the middle-aged man's face darkened.
"Kid, you have two choices now: either sell me the land you have, or we cooperate in its development," the middle-aged man stated in an unyielding tone.
Yu Honglong suddenly chuckled. "Heh, who do you think you are, to even suggest cooperating with us in development? Do you think you're worthy?"