After the price of one hundred million was called out, the auction hall was in an uproar, and the gazes that looked at Xia Qiaoan were mixed with sympathy.
As long as one's IQ was online, it was impossible for anyone to spend a hundred million to bid for a piece of land in the village.
People were discussing, "I have to doubt she's a shill."
"Yeah, how could anyone not be stupid to call out a price of a hundred million? It's definitely that they're afraid that this piece of land can't be sold, and they're looking for someone to act it out."
They were waiting with bated breath to watch the show. If no one bid again, she would have to pay this hundred million.
Paying was being a fool, and not paying was losing face, either way was a good show.
Li Mochen seemed to hate the noisy discussions of the people around him, he raised his paddle, "One hundred and fifty million."
The people who were discussing quickly shut up, they could unscrupulously mock a stranger's face, but they absolutely dared not and couldn't mock Li Mochen.
In the business world of Chenjiang City, Li Mochen had always been regarded as a god-like existence. He had insights that ordinary people couldn't match in terms of investment, and he had almost never failed in his investments.
The crowd was puzzled, was Li Mochen chasing this piece of land now, was there some inside information about this land that they hadn't grasped?
Even if Xia Qiaoan didn't know much about business, she knew that this land wasn't worth this much money.
Bidding like this could lead to a sky-high price. As these people discussed, if Li Mochen suddenly stopped bidding, the sky-high price would need to be paid by Shi Huai. With the current situation of Huaiyuan Group, it was impossible to come up with so much money all at once. If they won the bid but couldn't afford it, the market's recognition of Huaiyuan would be even lower, which was what Li Mochen wanted.
Xia Qiaoan said very calmly to Shi Huai, "It can be seen that Li Mochen wants to lure us into the game, we don't have to enter his game."
"That piece of land is important to you, isn't it?"
Xia Qiaoan smiled, "This piece of land is important to me, but Huaiyuan is more important to Uncle and you. Let's give up."
Shi Huai could see what Xia Qiaoan was worried about, and whispered, "If we give up now, Huaiyuan will still be criticized, not even daring to bid over a hundred million."
Sure enough, Li Mochen said softly, "Is Huaiyuan in such a difficult situation that they have to discuss for so long to take over a hundred million?"
The crowd made a commotion, "Yeah, is Huaiyuan really not doing well?"
"I still have some stocks, I have to sell them quickly."
"Such a big group says it's not good, and it's not good, the management is really incompetent..."
Shi Huai smiled at Xia Qiaoan and said, "Look."
Xia Qiaoan's mood wasn't too good. She and Shi Huai knew better than anyone why Li Mochen came.
For the Li Mochen of the past, this piece of land was no different from trash in his eyes. But now that he came, he was bound to get it.
Shi Huai could see what Xia Qiaoan was worried about. He gently patted her shoulder, "Are you sure you want to continue?"
Shi Huai shrugged, "Let's continue."
Xia Qiaoan reluctantly raised her number plate again, "One hundred and eighty million."
"Two hundred million," Li Mochen seemed to have gotten tired of wasting time here, "Forget it, three hundred million."
It was needless to describe how explosive the atmosphere was when this price was announced. Just looking at the auctioneer, who kept wiping his sweat, was enough to know how unexpected this price was.
Shi Huai had been looking forward, "President Li, this isn't digging a hole, he's preparing to dig a mass grave, what charm does this piece of land have that makes him care so much?"
Shi Huai turned his head to look at Xia Qiaoan and smiled, "I feel that President Li isn't targeting me, he's not competing for this piece of land either."
Xia Qiaoan didn't take the bait, "I think it's enough. We don't need to compete, because this is obviously a trap."
"Mm, then let's concede to President Li."
Xia Qiaoan didn't raise her paddle again.
The auctioneer's excited voice was trembling, "Three hundred million once, three hundred million twice, three hundred million three times, okay, sold!"
Li Mochen's eyes were deep, and he looked at Xia Qiaoan with a lingering feeling.
The auction ended.
Shi Huai saw Xia Qiaoan off, "I have something to do today, I can't see you off."
"Mm, okay." Xia Qiaoan smiled brightly. She didn't want Shi Huai to feel guilty.
Shi Huai knew, he leaned in slightly, "Relax, there will be a solution to all problems."
"You did your best, thank you so much."
"We don't have to say that between us. Are you taking a taxi?"
"Yes." Xia Qiaoan waved her hand to call a taxi, suddenly thought of something, and said to Shi Huai, "Li Mochen isn't simple. We don't have the certainty of winning to confront him now. Shi Huai, let what happened pass. We should concentrate on Huaiyuan Group's affairs."
Shi Huai smiled, "I know, the car's here, you should go quickly."
Watching Xia Qiaoan get in the car and leave, Shi Huai's gentle expression disappeared. He turned back to the auction center.
Li Mochen was being surrounded by a group of people holding documents. It could be seen from the gaps that he was very annoyed, and his mind wasn't focused.
It seemed like a child who hadn't had enough fun playing a game, but all the playmates had left.
"President Li, you won the bid, why don't you seem happy?" Shi Huai walked over, as open as if there was nothing between the two of them.
Li Mochen said listlessly, "If I had known you were at this level, I wouldn't have bothered to come."
"President Li wouldn't have come just to see what level I am, right?" Shi Huai wasn't provoked.
The auctioneer, like a yes-man, said, "We are in the process of signing the procedures, it's very tedious. Please don't disturb President Li in signing the contract."
Shi Huai gave way, "Oh, I'm sorry. However, I'd like to remind you to carefully check the relevant documents to avoid any problems."
"Nonsense, what problems could there be! We prepared all the materials before the auction, and carefully reviewed the qualifications of all the bidders, so don't spout nonsense here."
Shi Huai slightly shrugged, "I'm just kindly reminding you. If President Li makes a mistake, it's still President Li, but if you make a mistake, you'll lose your job."
After saying that, Shi Huai gave a gentlemanly wave and left the auction center, leaving a group of people staring at each other.