"Damn it..."
Huang Zhendong watched, nearly spewing a mouthful of blood. How did Qin Feng adapt to his new role so quickly? How did he manage to suck up before I did? Is he even human?!
When Xu Ke heard this, he imdiately followed Qin Feng's lead and burst into laughter. "Haha, Uncle Qin, you're far too polite. How could I possibly accept all this? How about this? I have tens of millions on hand, so..."
"Don't even ntion it!" Qin Feng imdiately chided him. "What kind of relationship do we have? Is there any need to talk about money? We've had our little misunderstandings and squabbles in the past, but that was all my fault as an elder. I brought these things over to express my apology. Besides, if you're not satisfied, you can take a look at the Qin Family Treasure Vault. Anything you like, you can take it all."
Xu Ke was genuinely surprised. "Are you serious?"
He was truly astonished. Qin Feng was going all out. But not a trace of pain showed on Qin Feng's face. Instead, he waved his hand magnanimously. "Do I look like a liar?"
Behind him, however, Qin Jinghuan remained expressionless, his fists clenching unconsciously.
In truth, how could Qin Feng not feel the sting of this decision? But what did the pain matter? Based on his understanding of Xu Ke, he knew that even if he hadn't extended the invitation, Xu Ke would have co to their ho to 'eradicate' their antique collection anyway. Since that was the case, he might as well be proactive and earn so goodwill. His attitude was clear: *I've already offered you the very foundation of the Qin Family's existence. If you still want to hold the assassination attempt against , there's nothing more I can do. You might as well just kill .*
Qin Feng might not have been as decisive or cautious as Ye Yunfeng, but his ability to read a situation and adapt was maxed out; he didn't hesitate for a second.
"Alright then, it would be disrespectful to refuse," Xu Ke said, dropping any pretense and accepting directly.
At that mont, Qin Feng's gaze shifted to Huang Zhendong. Seeing his face as red as a pig's liver and eyes as wide as saucers, looking like the world's biggest schmuck, Qin Feng chuckled. "Family Head Huang, when did you arrive?"
"Just now," Huang Zhendong grunted, his expression exceptionally sour.
"I see." Qin Feng raised an eyebrow, then suddenly teased, "Oh, by the way, what gift did you bring?"
He was deliberately poking a sore spot. At the question, Huang Zhendong's face turned darker than the bottom of a pot as he ground out, "Nothing."
"What?" Qin Feng's heart soared with glee, but he feigned shock on the surface. "What was that? I didn't hear you clearly!"
He couldn't be more delighted. They say happiness is built on the suffering of others, and that statent has never felt truer! Earlier, while selecting the antiques at ho, his heart had bled with every piece he chose. After all, they represented cold, hard cash. But to curry favor with Xu Ke and the two powerhouses behind him, he had no choice but to act the part of a good subordinate. But now, seeing that Huang Zhendong had co empty-handed, didn't that an his own sycophancy was not only of the highest quality but also unique? If word of this reached the ears of those two patrons... what a joyous occasion that would be!
"I said, I didn't bring anything!" Huang Zhendong forced the words through his teeth.
Qin Feng put on a look of profound disappointnt. "No way, you really ca empty-handed?! This… this is unacceptable! Your apology won't co across as sincere at all!"
"That's enough!" Huang Zhendong roared. "You think you're so glorious, don't you?"
"Whether I'm glorious or not isn't for to say," Qin Feng smiled triumphantly. "Go ask Xu Ke if I'm glorious."
Huang Zhendong was about to drag Xu Ke over to ask him, but Xu Ke couldn't be bothered with their spat. He was walking before the ten won in cheongsams, excitedly telling them, "Open all the cases, let see."
As he spoke, Xu Ke's eyes swept over the dazzling expanse of pale skin and the deep cleavage on display. The morals of society have truly decayed, he mused. These dresses are quite revealing. If a real lecher were here, he'd probably already be getting handsy! That Qin Feng... Say what you will about him, but he certainly pulls out all the stops when it cos to flattery!
He then averted his gaze, his heart pounding in his chest with pure anticipation. Twenty cases! A full twenty antiques! And all of them from the Qin Family's top-tier collection! There has to be so Dragon Mausoleum Relics in here, right? There has to be so Dragon Essence! If I can just get ten pieces... Forget the Shadow Guard, I could even kill Yan Xuehai for you!
"Yes, sir!" the won replied, imdiately complying. They nervously and carefully carried the cases to the long tables in the private room and opened them one by one. Fortunately, the private room in Duan Chongfeng's hotel was enormous and had plenty of tables; otherwise, there would have been no space for so many antiques.
When all twenty cases were open, even the influential figures present couldn't help but gasp in amazent.
"Timonsola's athyst mask, valued at 168,000,000."
"One of the nine jewels from King Atkatun's eighteenth-century crown, valued at 50,000,000!"
"A Fabergé Egg!"
"..."
As Qin Feng's n announced the nas of the antiques, a collective sharp intake of breath filled the room.
"He's really spared no expense," Tang Yingchang couldn't help but remark.
Shi Hongda and the two Yin-Yang Elders exchanged glances, their eyes burning with desire. Regardless of their reasons for staying with the Huang and Qin Families now, they had originally joined for money and cultivation resources. To say they didn't covet these priceless antiques would be a lie. But as they watched Xu Ke's back approach the collection, they could only suppress the thought, chanting to themselves inwardly, Money? I detest it.
Naturally, Qin Feng's reaction was different from everyone else's. Seeing their astonishnt, he wore a smug expression. "Xu Ke, look. This is the Qin Family's top-tier inventory. Let tell you, if we cooperate fully to develop the Southern Area, we can unearth even more spectacular ancient artifacts in the future."
If the gift was ant to show loyalty and sincerity, then its value was ant to prove the Qin Family's worth. He wanted Xu Ke to see that keeping the Qin Family around was not only useful but could create a more prosperous future for them both. At the sa ti, he was dropping a hint: have your two patrons take out Wong Ting, leave the developnt of the Southern Area to , and I guarantee you'll be satisfied.
Qin Feng then looked at Xu Ke, fully expecting to see him stunned by this grand gesture. He must be completely floored...
But when Qin Feng saw Xu Ke's face, his smugness evaporated, replaced by dumbfounded shock. Why are you making that face?!
Because at that mont, Xu Ke's eyes were completely vacant. He pointed at the twenty cases, all traces of his earlier excitent and anticipation gone. His voice was laced with confusion and even a hint of indignant frustration as he asked, "This is your top-tier inventory?"
Equally confused and bewildered, Qin Feng's lips trembled. "Y-Yes, it is. Is it not enough?"
Is there a problem? This isn't junk, my good sir, this is a fortune!
Xu Ke looked utterly exasperated before finally forcing out three words.
"This is it?"
The words hung in the air, leaving everyone in the room dumbstruck. What do you an by that? What do you an, 'this is it'? Antiques worth over a billion, and that's still not enough for you?!
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