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Upon hearing Director Zhao's words, Lin Yi merely cracked a smile, but his retort was anything but light.

"Young man, you're still young after all. If you're this arrogant in the business world, you'll never achieve great things. I'll give you a chance now. If you work like an ox and horse for me, maybe I can carve out a place for you in this industry."n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The waiter beside them watched as the tension escalated; he wasn't sure if he should intervene to defuse the situation.

After all, Lin Yi was a major client, but Director Zhao was also not someone they could afford to offend.

He could only stand by tensely, cold sweat beading on his forehead.

If these two tycoons started a conflict, would they both stop coming to this place in the future?

"I appreciate your concern, Director Zhao, but you should really take care of your own mistresses."

After he finished speaking, Lin Yi no longer paid attention to Director Zhao before him, and instead instructed the waiter beside him to take him to the private room.

Leaving Director Zhao behind with a look of shock on his face.

He hadn't expected Lin Yi to know about the new lover he had recently taken.

It seemed that Lin Yi was not as simple as he appeared on the surface; he must have a lot of dirt hidden away. With just a little investigation, Lin Yi would surely fall!

Once Lin Yi had entered the private room with the waiter's guidance, he tipped the waiter and inquired about some things regarding Director Zhao.

"Does that Director Zhao, whom I saw outside just now, come here often? I've been here a few times but haven't seen him."

"That Director Zhao is a regular here. He always brings different women to this place, it's no secret. Everyone knows it. He comes here either to amuse himself with women or to woo them."

After receiving a tip, the waiter immediately sold out Director Zhao.

It wasn't really a betrayal, since this was common knowledge to everyone who came here, and they didn't concern themselves with the private lives of their clients.

If his own wife hadn't said anything, it wasn't their place to worry about it.

"So that's how it is. Director Zhao sure knows how to have fun. I don't need you anymore; you may leave. If I need anything, I'll ring the bell for you."

Lin Yi waved his hand and the waiter left.

It looked like Director Zhao really enjoyed playing with women. Han Xuemei must be with him now, otherwise Director Zhao wouldn't always be targeting Lin Yi for no good reason.

Since Han Xuemei was so confident in her allure, Lin Yi was curious to see just how deep Director Zhao's feelings for her were.

He decided to put the matter aside for now, as the meeting was about to start soon, and those below knew that at least four big shots had arrived in the private room today.

Those underlings might manage to bid on the items in front, but these tycoons were surely here for the last batch of medicinal herbs.

"Have you heard? The big shot from the pharmaceutical industry, Director Zhao, is here today too, in the private room. I wonder which beauty he brought today."

"Hahaha! Despite his age, Director Zhao sure knows how to play the field. I wonder what his wife thinks. It's such common gossip on the outside, yet his wife hasn't made a peep."

The crowd outside chattered excitedly, while Director Zhao enjoyed himself in the private room, surrounded by beauties, having a great time.

"Welcome everyone to today's auction. I am your host. Next up, I'll be presenting many precious items. Of course, what I believe you're all most interested in is our final batch of medicinal herbs. Please be patient, it will be up for bidding soon!"

The items being auctioned off before were so boring to Lin Yi that he felt it was a real waste of time. This auction truly lacked anything worthwhile.

If it weren't for the medicinal herbs, Lin Yi wouldn't have come today at all.

He found himself missing his wife and thought he should've brought her along.

But perhaps it was better not to expose his wife to such a filthy place, or she might be corrupted by these people.

Finally, after the previous items had been auctioned off, they moved into the most intense part of the event.

Some audience members, having acquired what they wanted, had left.

The rest stayed to watch the final showdown, as the tycoons above began to bid.

"Next up is the batch of medicinal herbs everyone has been anticipating. Within this batch are many herbs of immense value, some priceless, others seen only once in centuries. As for what specifically—well, you'll have to examine them closely after you've won the bid! The starting bid is 1 million!"

The host played coy, not wanting to reveal their hand too early. Lin Yi, on the other hand, was not shy at all, immediately bidding 5 million.

The crowd below was shocked; they couldn't believe the starting bid for this batch had reached 1 million. Wasn't that a bit much?

Although they had seen many expensive items before, they usually started at 100,000.

It seemed that this batch of medicinal herbs must truly contain treasures, otherwise they wouldn't dare ask for such a high price—after all, going against these tycoons wasn't a laughing matter.

Director Zhao, after hearing Lin Yi's bid, followed suit immediately. He was not going to be outdone by some greenhorn.

"6 million."

"8 million."

"10 million!"

...

After several rounds of bidding, the price had been driven up to 50 million.

The audience was even more thrilled. Was this batch of herbs really worth such a high price?

They understood, though, that these tycoons were mostly posturing—none wanted to lose face to the others.

Aside from Lin Yi and Director Zhao, there were two other big shots worth noting today.

However, Lin Yi did not know who they were.

They weren't shy with their bidding either, which was why the price had soared to such heights.

Lin Yi was actually considering backing out. No matter how precious the batch of medicinal herbs, it wasn't worth 50 million.

"Young man, didn't I tell you? You're no match for us. These waters are too muddled for you; it's best you don't wade in."

Director Zhao, feeling triumphant, believed Lin Yi couldn't compete any longer. The auctioneer had already called out the second time, and if Lin Yi didn't place a bid soon, the herbs would go to Director Zhao.

"100 million."

The crowd erupted in disbelief, taken aback that the newcomer could raise the price so high. He must be incredibly wealthy.

Director Zhao was a bit taken aback.