As the time in the medicinal bath grew longer, Bai Yunlong suddenly felt an inexplicable presence growing within his body.
He opened his palm, and wisps of white mist began to swirl around it.
"This is... Zhenqi?"
Seeing the white mist, Bai Yunlong was utterly bewildered.
He had cultivated for decades, and was now hailed as a Grandmaster by many in Zhejiang Province, yet he had never sensed Zhenqi before.
Unexpectedly, after merely soaking in a medicinal bath, Zhenqi had appeared within him?
Just how potent was this medicinal bath?
With this thought, Bai Yunlong’s heart could not calm for a long time. However, to avoid wasting the medicinal bath, he patiently soaked in it for the entire night.
Only after all the medicinal ingredients had lost their efficacy did he reluctantly emerge from the bath.
At this moment, Bai Yunlong felt as if he had become more than ten years younger, his entire being filled with renewed vigor.
"Excellent! My Bai family is finally saved!"
Feeling the Zhenqi within him, Bai Yunlong was ecstatic.
"The one who gave me the medicinal ingredients was likely not that female doctor, but that young master!"
Bai Yunlong forced himself to calm down and muttered to himself.
The female doctor had examined him earlier, but the surprise in her eyes was certainly not feigned.
In contrast, that seemingly frail young man, with a single glance, had almost seen through him completely.
Such a person was a true master!
With this thought, Bai Yunlong did not hesitate and immediately called Qiu Hanying.
"Director Qiu, I trouble you to convey my profound gratitude to that esteemed master. I will never forget this great kindness. Should there be anything you require in the future, my entire Bai family will spare no effort and brave any danger!"
At this moment, Bai Yunlong knew that the young master likely wished to avoid meeting him, so he could only relay his message through Qiu Hanying.
"Hehehe, Master Bai, you are too kind. I will convey your message."
Hearing Bai Yunlong's words, although Qiu Hanying’s tone was calm, her heart was tumultuous.
In just one night, he had won over a first-class family. Lin Chen’s potential was truly immeasurable!
"Then Director Qiu, I have matters to attend to and will not linger in Hangzhou for long. Regarding this matter, it is my fault that I troubled you."
"After I resolve my family's affairs, I will definitely return to Hangzhou to personally host a banquet and apologize!"
Bai Yunlong immediately made up his mind.
He knew that if Qiu Hanying had not put aside past grievances to relay his message, he would not be where he was today.
After some pleasantries, Bai Yunlong hung up the phone and booked a flight back to Zhejiang Province.
Meanwhile, on this end, as Qiu Hanying was about to continue working after hanging up the phone, her father, Qiu Tiancheng, pushed open the office door and entered with a stern expression.
However, following behind him was Qiu Tianhong, who appeared to be beaming with joy, as if he had just stumbled upon a windfall of hundreds of millions.
"What is it, Dad?"
Seeing her father's expression, Qiu Hanying immediately rose and inquired.
"Young Master Liu Shaojun of the Liu family just called. He wants to invest in our upcoming auction."
Qiu Tiancheng's face was serious, and his fists were clenched tightly. It was evident he was deeply angered.
"What? Invest in our auction?"
Upon hearing this, Qiu Hanying was momentarily stunned.
Good heavens, an auction was different from other businesses. All their auction items were already stored at the company, and invitations had been sent out. To come and invest now was a ridiculous proposal!
Calling it an investment was akin to wanting to directly share in the profits.
"That's right. He said he wants to invest one hundred million in our auction and take fifty percent of our net profit share."
The more Qiu Tiancheng spoke, the angrier he became. If Liu Shaojun were present, he would have surely punched him a few times.
"One hundred million? And fifty percent of our net profit? Why doesn't he just go rob a bank!"
Hearing her father's words, Qiu Hanying finally understood.
No wonder her father was so angry. My goodness, this was blatant robbery!
This auction held by their Ruishuang Group was the result of generations of effort from their Qiu family.
They had spent a tremendous amount of money on each auction item, with many of the antiques being rare treasures that were unattainable even with money.
One hundred million might not even cover the cost of a single auction item!
And he actually wanted to take fifty percent of the net profit? This was beyond simple robbery!
"Hehehe, Xiaoying, don't get upset. We've come to discuss it with you, haven't we?"
Seeing Qiu Hanying's fiery demeanor, Qiu Tianhong, who was standing nearby, quickly stepped forward to smooth things over.
"Discuss? What is there to discuss?"
"We worked so hard to collect so many auction items, prepared the venue, and the auction is in two days. Now someone is jealous and wants a share of the profits?"
Hearing her uncle's tone, Qiu Hanying grew even more irate.
If the other party had invested a few valuable antiques, she might have understood.
But now? For a mere one hundred million, they wanted fifty percent of their net profit. What was the difference between this and a beggar's banquet?
"Oh, Xiaoying, can't you calm down and listen to me properly?"
Qiu Tianhong quickly stepped forward, personally poured Qiu Hanying a glass of water, and persuaded her.
"Think carefully, what is Young Master Liu's status? Their Liu family is truly the foremost family in Hangzhou!"
"With the Liu family as our backing, what kind of profits can our Ruishuang Group not earn in the future?"
Qiu Tianhong spoke earnestly, trying to persuade Qiu Hanying.
"Hehehe, Second Uncle, you see things quite clearly, don't you?"
"Do you know the total value of all the antiques in our Ruishuang Group's auction this time?"
Seeing Qiu Tianhong's insincere demeanor, Qiu Hanying narrowed her eyes, a hint of disappointment in her gaze.
She no longer held any hope for her second uncle.
"Let me tell you, the lowest estimate for the antiques alone is over seven billion! Not to mention the premium from the auction."
"For a mere one hundred million, they want fifty percent of our profit. Please tell your patron, Young Master Liu, that it would be more straightforward to just shoot all of us at Ruishuang Group. At least that would be a swift end!"
Qiu Hanying said with a darkened expression, showing no regard for Qiu Tianhong.
She knew that Liu Shaojun must have given Qiu Tianhong some benefits, which was why he was speaking for an outsider.
"Hmph, Qiu Hanying, is that how you speak to an elder? I am your uncle, after all! Would I harm you?"
"Young Master Liu has already made his stance clear. If we do not agree to cooperate this time, our auction will absolutely not be allowed to proceed in Hangzhou!"