Bai Ziyan, dressed in a white skirt suit, appeared in the morning sun with the landing of her right foot in high heels.
Though her face was bare, with only a touch of color on her lips, she could instantly and completely outshine Lan Min.
"It's okay."
As Bai Ziyan smiled and shook her head with a hint of reserve, she took Lan Min's hand, "Sister Min, haven't we seen each other for a long time?"
Her relationship with Lan Min was, at best, only slightly stronger than a nodding acquaintance.
Yet now, Bai Ziyan not only respectfully addressed Lan Min as "Sister" but also held her left hand while gently caressing the back of her hand with her right.
Lan Min was not overwhelmed by the First Lady of the Capital calling her "Sister."
This was because everyone in the provincial capital's wealthy circles knew that Bai Ziyan had been very polite since childhood.
Even after becoming the CEO of a company worth billions, unless it was a formal occasion like signing a document, she habitually addressed others as brothers, sisters, uncles, or aunts.
However—
Bai Ziyan was a lesbian!
Lan Min thought of these three words, and a sudden chill ran down her spine.
It was a purely instinctive reaction. Lan Min snatched her hand back as if shocked and took two steps back, forcing a smile. "President Bai, please."
Bai Ziyan, however, seemed entirely oblivious to Lan Min's obvious resistance. She nodded, "Okay. Oh, Sister Min, who have you invited to the auction today?"
"There are—"
Lan Min had just uttered one word when she saw two cars drive into the parking lot.
As the first car stopped, a young man eagerly jumped out. His eyes gleamed as he stared at Bai Ziyan, and he strode towards her, "Ziyan, I knew you would come today."
Du Tianci.
"Hello, Brother Tianci."
Bai Ziyan greeted him softly, but took a step back, avoiding Du Tianci's outstretched left hand. "Are you here today to compete with me for the Blue Night Beauty Club?"
Although Bai Ziyan's backward movement had damaged the dignity of the young master Tianci, he didn't seem to mind at all.
He also knew that Bai Ziyan was a lesbian (there were even rumors that she would have allergic reactions like trembling all over or feeling dizzy upon shaking hands with men due to psychological reasons). But such women, allergic to men, were true gems!
"Haha, how could I possibly compete with you for the club?"
Du Tianci burst into laughter. "I came because I heard you were coming and wanted to cheer you on."
"Thank you, Brother Tianci."
Bai Ziyan's eyes sparkled with joy, and then she placed her hands on her hips, curtsied to Du Tianci.
"Only a girl who combines classical and modern beauty, is especially polite, and particularly has an allergic constitution to men, can be worthy of my young master Tianci."
Du Tianci's face was flushed as he roared internally, "Bai Ziyan is mine! Mine! Anyone who dares to snatch her from me, I'll kill them! Even if that person is my own scumbag younger brother!"
As he roared internally, he saw Bai Ziyan's eyes light up. She quickly walked past him and said in a sweet, soft voice, "Handsome Brother, you're here too."
This "Handsome Brother" was naturally Du Yingjun, the young master Du, who had come with Du Tianci.
Immediately!
Young Master Tianci felt as if he had swallowed a hundred and thirty-two flies.
He had approached Bai Ziyan proactively, but Bai Ziyan had gone towards Du Yingjun.
From the sidelines, Lan Min and the others could tell, even if they were blind, who held a higher position in Bai Ziyan's heart between the two Du brothers.
Du Tianci's expression immediately darkened, and he slowly turned his head.
Du Yingjun also happened to look over.
The four eyes of the brothers met!
Lan Min and the others watching immediately felt an invisible spark collide.
*Sizzle!*
This was the silent electric arc sound of invisible sparks colliding.
But Du Yingjun immediately looked at Bai Ziyan and said with a gentle smile, "Ziyan, you've become even more beautiful than the last time I saw you."
"Brother Yingjun, you flatter me."
Bai Ziyan, standing about one and a half meters away from Du Yingjun, smiled with pursed lips and asked, "Brother Yingjun, are you here to cheer me on, along with Brother Tianci, for the Blue Night Beauty Club?"
Uh—
I'm here to bid on the club too!
Who didn't know that this club had excellent profitability?
Taking advantage of the Lan family's clearance sale, they could probably snatch it up at a maximum of seventy percent of its original price.
Du Yingjun forced a smile.
Just as he was about to tell the truth, he saw Bai Ziyan's bright eyes, which were fixed on him, filled with worry about him competing with her.
Du Yingjun, who was usually decisive in business, instantly felt his defenses crumble. He nodded, "Yes. Ziyan. I'm here to personally witness you securing the club."
"Thank you, Brother Yingjun."
Bai Ziyan's eyes lit up with joy, but she appeared delicate and demure, curtsying to Du Yingjun and thanking him.
"As expected of the First Lady of Tiandong. She calls everyone 'brother' or 'sister' without making it seem pretentious. And these dog men, they clearly know Bai Ziyan is a lesbian, yet why do they chase after her shamelessly?"
Lan Min, watching another wealthy young master arrive and quickly approach Bai Ziyan shamelessly, sneered inwardly.
Within half an hour.
Right at the entrance of the club!
Lan Min personally witnessed the First Lady call at least ten people "brother" and "uncle," winning their complete favor.
"The Blue Night Beauty Club is undoubtedly Bai Ziyan's."
Realizing what was happening, Lan Min quickly moved to the side and made a phone call, "Third Uncle, I think our final bid price will be dismal."
In just a few minutes, she clearly explained the entire process of Bai Ziyan's "diplomatic reception" on the spot.
"What's there to say?"
Lan Yeming sneered on the phone, "Anyway, the money from the auction has to be given to that slut Chu Yazhi! A base price of ten million yuan would be best."
Right.
How could I forget that!
Lan Min nodded heavily. "Third Uncle, I know what to do now."
At ten o'clock in the morning.
The auction, secretly manipulated by Lan Yeming and orchestrated by Lan Min, finally began, more than half an hour late.
"Dear guests."
In the conference room on the third floor of the club, Lan Min stood on stage, looking at the dozens of people participating in the auction, and said with a smile, "Due to certain irresistible reasons, the Blue Night Beauty Club must be auctioned. The starting bid is ten million yuan. Each increment is one million yuan, with no upper limit."
As she said this, her gaze swept towards the door behind the stage.
Chu Yazhi, dressed in a black skirt suit and black stockings, sat there quietly.
In the past, when Lan Min saw Chu Yazhi, she wished she could bury her head in the dust.
Now—
"Bitch! You've probably forgotten how many times you publicly and rudely cursed me before, haven't you? Haha, and now? I'm still an outer young lady of the Lan family. And you've transformed into a discarded plaything."
Lan Min laughed inwardly a few times.
But she also felt a pang of envy.
After all, even though she was a full fifteen years younger than Chu Yazhi, she was far inferior in terms of face, figure, and skin texture.
Definitely drawn by Lan Min's sidelong glance, Bai Ziyan, the Du brothers, and others also unconsciously looked towards the door.
"When did I notice that this woman's mature charm was so intense?"
Du Tianci looked at Chu Yazhi, and a small flame suddenly ignited in his heart.
Chu Yazhi's expression was calm—
"Bitch, keep pretending. Heh, as long as that god of destruction who's had his way with you doesn't bother with you anymore, you'll have no choice but to leave Tiandong."
Lan Min sneered inwardly and continued to preside over the auction.
Certain that Li Qianfan would no longer pay attention to Chu Yazhi, Lan Min's speech became even clearer.
After a brilliant opening, Lan Min finally announced, "Now, the bidding begins!"
She personally acted as the auctioneer, even holding a wooden hammer in a professional manner.
The finance and legal personnel sent by the Lan family were also ready.
"I bid ten million."
Bai Ziyan, sitting at the very front, immediately raised her number plate.
She had number one.
"President Bai Ziyan of Ziyan Technology bids ten million yuan!"
As Lan Min announced loudly, someone raised a bid, "I bid eleven million."
"Number 16 bids eleven million."
As Lan Min announced again, Bai Ziyan raised her bid a second time, "Twelve million."
"Fifteen million!"
Number 16 was the last to arrive at the auction and directly increased the bid by three million.
What was three million in an increased bid?
Any fool knew that the Blue Night Beauty Club was worth a full eight hundred million yuan.
Bai Ziyan pursed her lips and raised her bid a third time, her voice a little timid, "I bid sixteen million."
"Thirty million!"
Number 16 bid again, almost doubling the price, looking determined to win.
Du Tianci, who had quickly sat next to Bai Ziyan, immediately jumped up and glared at number 16.
Not only him, but several others who had called Bai Ziyan "brother" or "uncle" also looked at number 16 with displeased expressions.
Number 16 came from a newly risen minor wealthy family.
He hadn't had the chance to interact with Bai Ziyan yet.
He only wanted to bid for the club to expand his business.
But now—
When Du Tianci and the others glared at him, number 16 finally realized something.
Bai Ziyan raised her bid for the fourth time, her voice even softer, "I bid thirty-one million."
Number 16's mouth moved, and he lowered his head.
Anyone with a brain could see what was happening. If he bid again, wouldn't he be a fool?
"President Bai bids thirty-one million!"
"First time."
"Second time."
"Third—"
Lan Min raised her hammer and was about to strike when she heard a cold voice say, "I bid eight hundred million."
Huh?
Lan Min's heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly looked towards the source of the voice.
Whoosh.
Bai Ziyan, Du Tianci, and the others also looked over subconsciously.
Who was it!
Who dared to bid eight hundred million at the critical moment when Bai Ziyan was about to secure it for thirty-one million, when its market value was eight hundred million!?
It was Chu Yazhi.
Lan Min looked at her, her face filled with disbelief, and stammered, "You, what did you just say?"
"I said I'm bidding eight hundred million."
Chu Yazhi said, slowly standing up.
She looked at Lan Min and said coldly, "Lan Min, although you all know very well that I am the owner of the club, you still insisted on auctioning it against my wishes. You even faked signing an agreement to give all the proceeds to me. I won't hold it against you. But I have the right to bid eight hundred million to acquire the club, don't I?"
Lan Min was somewhat stunned.
No matter how much the club was auctioned for, the money would be given to Chu Yazhi without a penny less.
This was clearly stated in the contract.
But when the beneficiary herself came forward to bid eight hundred million for the club?
Let alone Chu Yazhi bidding eight hundred million, even if she bid eighty billion, as long as she could produce the money, it would just be a procedural step returning to her own pocket.
In such a situation—
The Lan family had not anticipated this!
"I bid eight hundred million, is anyone else bidding against me?"
Chu Yazhi said lightly, looking at Bai Ziyan.
Bai Ziyan pursed her lips and remained silent.
Her appearance became even more pitiful, like a little girl being bullied by a shrew.
No one answered Chu Yazhi's question.
Because everyone knew that no matter how much they bid, Chu Yazhi would follow suit!
She would only give up after reaching a premium she was satisfied with.
But who would be so foolish?
"Anyone else?"
Chu Yazhi looked at Lan Min, "Lan Min, you can hammer down."
Lan Min was still dazed.
Bai Ziyan suddenly raised her hand and said softly, "I bid eight hundred million and one million."
Du Tianci was shocked, "Ziyan, you."
Before he could advise Bai Ziyan not to follow, Chu Yazhi said, "I bid ten billion!"
Ten billion?
In the long run, the club, which had very good returns, could indeed be worth a premium of ten billion.
But it had completely lost its value for "bargaining."
Bai Ziyan forced a smile and said softly, "I give up."
"Anyone else?"
Chu Yazhi asked slowly.
No one else.
No one else came to participate in the bidding.
Chu Yazhi then looked at Lan Min, "Aren't you going to hammer down? Why are you standing there like an idiot?"
"Heh, bitch."
Lan Min regained her senses, contemptuously insulting Chu Yazhi in public.
Chu Yazhi's expression was calm, "I am a bitch, and I like being a bitch. What can you do to me?"
Lan Min—
Everyone present—
Thought of the saying: "When a person reaches the lowest point of shamelessness, they become invincible!"
"Good!"
Lan Min knew very well that she couldn't compete with Chu Yazhi in shamelessness, and sneered, "Ten billion yuan, sold! But you must produce this ten billion yuan within the allotted time. Otherwise, you will lose your bidding qualification."
The allotted time was half an hour.
Lan Min, who clearly knew that Chu Yazhi's assets in the Lan family had all been frozen, had no faith that she could produce ten billion yuan in such a short time.
"It won't take half an hour. Five minutes at most. Just wait for me."
After speaking, Chu Yazhi quickly walked out of the conference room.
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Everyone, get some rest early. Thank you for your gifts! I'm working hard!