Oh my god! The goddess secretly gave birth to three obedient daughters for me

This brat, just for a batch of herbs, actually drove the price up so high, if I continue to bid, I'd truly be the fool.

Even if these medicinal materials were that precious? They're definitely not worth a hundred million.

Lin Yi is just forcing my hand!

If I keep bidding and Lin Yi decides not to bid anymore, what then? I'd just be throwing away all this money for a pile of unworthy herbs.

After the last three knocks, Director Zhao didn't continue bidding either; he couldn't afford such a high price.

The company is actually in a bit of trouble right now, managing to come up with 50 million was already quite difficult, there's no more money to squander.

"Really sorry about that, Director Zhao, looks like I have a bit of an edge this time, no worries, keep trying next time, you might be able to snatch something from my hands. Also, I didn't expect you to be so fond of beauties, I'll definitely introduce you to a nation-toppling great beauty another day."

Initially, Director Zhao was very angry hearing what Lin Yi said at first, but when he heard the word "beauty," the anger on his face dissipated like smoke.

Lin Yi sure knows his stuff, his only hobby is his fondness for beauties.

If Lin Yi could introduce him to a beauty even more stunning than Han Xuemei, he might even switch sides.

"Haha, little brother, you really get me, alright, let's exchange contact information. If you come across any beauties or extremely beautiful ladies in the future, remember to send them my way, we can be friends then. I won't hold the past against you, and don't take my actions to heart."

Now, Director Zhao wasn't concerned about Han Xuemei anymore; all he could think about were the pretty girls.

Lin Yi let out a cold laugh, then exchanged contact information with Director Zhao.

Director Zhao left full of joy, while Lin Yi went to the warehouse to collect his batch of medicinal materials.

When he arrived at the warehouse, even the president of the auction house had come.

He hadn't expected the price for this batch of medicinal materials to go so high, far exceeding his expectations.

Thus, he had to see for himself who was willing to pay such a high price—it turned out to be one of their members.

"Hello, Mr. Lin, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm the president of this auction house. Thank you very much for your support. Now, let me show you the medicinal materials. Frankly speaking, this batch might not be worth a hundred million, but it definitely won't disappoint you."

This president is quite a sincere person, willing to tell Lin Yi the truth.

Lin Yi doesn't mind spending money like water, how could he possibly care about such things?

As long as he got what he needed, as for the cost, Lin Yi always doesn't bother to calculate.

Lin Yi still has lots of money; this is just a drop in the bucket.

"No problem, I don't mind. I just really need this batch of medicinal materials to assist me. Let's speed up the process and go. No more dawdling around here."

After a bit of small talk, the president took Lin Yi to their warehouse, where Lin Yi saw for himself what the batch of herbs he had bid on actually consisted of.

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In the very center, placed within a box, was a century-old ginseng, a rarity of a hundred years.

This ginseng had different effects and was very ancient.

There were also a few stalks of Chianshan snow lotus, but what Lin Yi cared about most was the caterpillar.

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"What is this thing?"

"This is no ordinary bug. It's called Gu, created through refinement. This little fellow can be quite useful. After you go back, hand it over to the people in your company who understand these things, and they will recognize its value. It's a good item; although it can't reach such a high price, it definitely isn't cheap either."

The chairman only knew a little about this thing.

Looking at the profit made today, Lin Yi was quite satisfied and planned to transport all these items to his pharmaceutical factory.

He exchanged addresses with the chairman, then had them take responsibility for delivering the goods.

After all, he had already spent so much money; it would be somewhat disappointing if Lin Yi had to collect the items himself.

The chairman was very happy today; he had a casual chat with Lin Yi and only then did Lin Yi discover that the chairman was from the Long Family.

Who would have thought the Long Family's business ventures were so extensive? They even owned an auction house.

In fact, Lin Yi also had the intention of opening an auction house.

He had so many elixirs; if he could research and develop them, then the top-grade elixirs he possessed would indeed become rare treasures.

"I really didn't expect this auction house to be a Long Family enterprise. It looks like I will visit the Long Family when I have time, just not sure if you will welcome me when that time comes."

As Lin Yi chatted with the chairman, the chairman quickly smiled obsequiously, how could they possibly not welcome him?

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After all, Lin Yi was so wealthy, and a major patron of their establishment.

Perhaps Lin Yi would become an even more remarkable figure in the future; they definitely needed to cling to this big tree.

"Mr. Lin, rest assured, from now on, I consider you as a brother. We are as close as siblings; how could we not welcome you? You can come to our Long Family anytime. Just let me know, and I will immediately come to receive you."

After chatting a bit more, Lin Yi left; he still had to meet Han Xuewei.

These past few days, Han Xuewei had been quite bored in school, without anyone to keep her company, and her happiness diminished a bit.

She couldn't speak with Mo Jihua either. If Lin Yi's informants found out, who knows how jealous or angry they might get?

To avoid these unnecessary family conflicts, she had been controlling herself.

But after all, the two of them had known each other since they were young; it simply wasn't right to suddenly stop speaking.

As it happened, Mo Jihua had come to invite Han Xuewei to lunch again.

"You haven't been eating lunch with me recently, but we used to eat together often, didn't we? Or are you afraid that your family member will get jealous? He wouldn't deny you even this little bit of freedom, would he?"

Though the words were somewhat uncomfortable to hear, Han Xuewei ultimately said nothing.

She simply told Mo Jihua that, being a married person, it was proper for her to maintain a certain distance from another man.

And this would not affect the relationship between them.

They are friends, they were in the past, are in the present, and will be in the future.

"I understand. From now on, I won't come looking for you. I will maintain the status of a friend. Well, I should be going now. You're going to eat lunch alone again today. If you feel bored, you can ask one of your students to accompany you."

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