Victory in Life
Chapter 96
After everyone from different industries arrived, the auction officially began.
A group of people walked in from the side door with the city hall leader leading them. Then, they sat on a chair that was deliberately separated from the others
The leaders of the various industries that came to the auction started to interact with each other. They understood that the people who had just entered were influential businessmen from Harbor City.
The leader of the group was a man who looked like he was in his 60s. He was wearing a suit and looked skinny. However, when he spoke, he exuded the aura of a successful man and looked full of charisma.
Next to him was a young man and a young woman. The man was chewing gum while looking slovenly.
The woman was extremely beautiful and looked extremely charming as if she had been blessed by heaven. When he appeared, he attracted the attention of many people.
The woman looked around at the place as if she was looking for someone.
Soon, his eyes landed on Jasper. He smiled gently, greeting her from afar.
Jasper smiled back at him in response.
"Do you know each other?"
Wendy is very sensitive about this.
"Not really. I only met him once" Jasper replied honestly.
"She's pretty, right?" Wendy asked with a smile.
"so. I felt nothing staring at him. Anyone would be a pretty shell compared to you."
When Wendy gets an answer that fills her with a desire to live, she finally shows a sincere smile She is pleased with Jasper's wisdom.
Zayden looked into the eyes of the slovenly man from a distance. When he saw the other party gesturing 'ok' at him, he heaved a sigh of relief before turning around to look for Jasper.
When he saw Jasper and Wendy joking flirtatiously at each other, his eyes darkened and he turned his head mockingly.
The host took to the stage during the commotion and patted the microphone. After everyone fell silent, he said, "Welcome to everything. I'll be the host of the auction today.
"In addition, the millionaire investor returning from Harbor City, Mr. Zachary Law, his eldest son, Henry Law, and his daughter, Anna Law, will be watching from one side."
After learning the identity of the businessman from Harbor City, an uproar began among the millionaires from the province.
Everyone knew that the businessmen from Harbor City were very influential, but they had no idea that it was the number one richest family in Harbor City, the Law Family.
It can be said that the Law family is one of the friendliest families to the Mainland among the top millionaires in Harbor City. Their former master, Tom Law, and the leaders of the Capital City had a very close relationship.
They could not compete with the Former Lord Law in terms of status and position.
The host entertained everyone's emotions. Then, he said, "So, let's start the auction now. There is only one item up for auction today and it is a 16-acre plot of land on the south bank of the Southface River. In addition, the land was included with the right to develop the entire southern bank of the Southface River in its entirety."
"The details of the land are already on everyone's table. I'm sure everyone has seen this, so don't waste any more time and start now. The base price is 300 million dollars. Each bid increase should not be less than a million dollars."
"300 million!"
After the host finished saying that, someone immediately raised their oars.
Everyone on the scene smiled understandingly. Everyone knew in their hearts that they had only come to watch the auction.
The main characters will be either the Hanks family or the Schuler family.
The wealth and power present were only slightly below these two families.
"400 million."
Indeed, Zayden bargained right after.
The person who bid 300 million gave up quickly.
It is not dangerous to mention the starting price. If the Hanks family had already joined, then it would be offensive to continue bidding.
"500 million."
Jasper started lifting his paddle without disappointing the others.
The auction had just begun and both of them came with flaming weapons.
Everyone started watching the show like a submissive little boy. No one dared to disturb the fight between the two families at this moment.
600 million! Zayden lifted his oar again.
"650 million."
"700 million!"
Zayden quickly bid and turned to smile coldly at Jasper. He said, "Don't come and bid like everyone else if you don't have money. Why don't you just look at yourself?"
"He made you angry on purpose." Wendy pulled Jasper's sleeve
"I know," replied Jasper indifferently.
"So what should we do? Our limit is 900 million. I don't think he'll give up based on his attitude" Wendy said worriedly.
"710 million." Jasper lifted his paddle again.
Zayden simply stood up and pointed at Jasper before laughing coldly. He said, "Are you out of money? Where do you add ten million? I'll ask for a billion!
"Improve it if you have the guts!"
After bidding a billion, it caused an uproar in the crowd.
This price is more than everyone expected.
Everyone looked at Jasper.
No one knew if he would be angry with the increase in the bid.
"What are we gonna do?" Wendy asked worriedly.
There was no change in Jasper's expression. He shook his head and said, "This is outside our price range."
"You said land development rights were very important" Wendy said hurriedly.
"Don't worry." Jasper slapped Wendy's hand. "I have a way."
Wendy finally felt at ease after Jasper said that.
It was proven that as long as Jasper said he had a plan, he would never let him down.
"One billion is doubled. Is there another offer?"
The voice of the host kept coming from the stage.
Everyone below the stage was silent. No one expected the Hanks family to win with such an overwhelming advantage when they thought that they would witness a fierce fight between the giants.
Zayden chuckled furiously as he pointed at Jasper. Aren't you very capable? Lift oars! Lift your oars and continue the offer! I can kill you with my money! You're too young to play with me!"
Almost as soon as Zayden said that, Jasper's voice echoed throughout the hall.
"1.2 billion."
There is a little confidence that will not lose to others in his indifference.
Everyone widened their eyes to look at him. When they thought Jasper was admitting defeat, he boldly bid 200 million to suppress the price
"Jasp, aren't we going to let go?" Wendy asked in a small voice. He was confused by what Jasper was doing now.
"Since the Hanks family is so rich, then we will make them pay a few hundred million extra," Jasper said and smiled gently.
Wendy looked dazed. She looked at him as if telling him 'You're so evil'. He couldn't control the smile that formed on his lips, and it said 'I like this'.
Jasper looked at Zayden who suddenly stopped chuckling and now looked like a duck strangled in his throat. A cold and calm smile then appeared on his lips.
The smile on Jasper's lips seemed like a blatant provocation to Zayden, and it had completely trampled on his dignity.
It was as if what he was doing just now was just a clown.
"1.2 billion! One time!" The voice of the host is heard.
The corner of Zayden's lips twitched. He grinned wickedly and said, "Don't be too happy with yourself. Do you think you can win with just 1.2 billion? Are you even qualified to compare your wealth with the Hanks family?