Masterful Miracle Doctor

Chapter 1050 - 1013: A Token of Gratitude

Upon hearing the conversation between these two, a smile appeared on Fu Hekun's face despite himself.In a low voice, he explained to Lin Jie, "Li Ao'ge and Qi Yuanou have been at odds for years due to a lawsuit they were involved in early on, and they've been competing with each other ever since."

"Perhaps, the event you're organizing, Expert Lin, doesn't need any changes…"

When Lin Jie and Fu Hekun returned, they saw Li Ao'ge and Qi Yuanou both looking at each other with disdain, surrounded by a crowd of twenty or so people.

Fu Hekun warmly asked, "President Qi, are you also interested in Qushui Garden?"

Qi Yuanou nodded, glancing at Li Ao'ge and raising his voice slightly, "Qushui Garden is a rare place of tranquility amidst the bustle, where clear water shines on the trees and koi frolic, a place of elegant and secluded beauty. How could I not be interested?"

"To be frank with Director Fu, I plan to participate in next Friday's auction."

"But since Li Ao'ge has already made a bid, I'll take him on first and drive him out."

His words immediately piqued the curiosity of those around him.

More people gathered, eager to watch the rivalry between the giants.

Looking at the two determined figures, Fu Hekun advised, "President Li, President Qi, this is a social gathering for casual conversation and friendship, not suited for heated disputes."

"How about both of you step back for now and settle the matter at the auction on Friday?"

Qi Yuanou waved his hand and said, "Director Fu, I know what you're worried about."

"Though I may not be exceptionally talented, I am a figure of some renown in Binhai and would never go back on my word."

"My bid today is certainly valid."

After a moment of contemplation, he smiled and said, "Director Fu, let's do it this way."

"Call a couple of people over to record us, as evidence, so there's no fear we won't keep our word."

Fu Hekun chuckled and said, "Both presidents are men of their word, whom I naturally trust."

Despite his words, he did not hesitate in his actions.

Fu Hekun gestured and called over two staff members, instructing them to record with their phones as evidence.

Qi Yuanou, facing the phone raised by a staff member, solemnly declared, "I, Qi Yuanou, chairman of Xinggang Group and Xinggang Football Club, hereby solemnly state that my bid tonight for Qushui Garden carries the legal effect of a verbal contract."

"If I'm unable to fulfill it, I will pay 20% of the final bid price as a penalty."

After speaking, Qi Yuanou provocatively looked at Li Ao'ge and said, "Your turn."

He commented pointedly, "I truly worry, someone might just be boasting empty words, like ten years ago, deceiving everyone."

Lin Jie noticed this remark clearly irritated Li Ao'ge.

The muscles at the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and his gaze became furious and intense.

"Qi Yuanou, don't forget that I won that lawsuit."

Unexpectedly, Qi Yuanou didn't even bother to reply, just returned a more disdainful look.

Li Ao'ge was somewhat out of control with anger and said furiously, "Fine! Fine!"

"I know you, Qi Yuanou, spent close to five hundred million to bring in two international players earlier this year."

"Let's see if you can take out another five hundred million to compete with me for Qushui Garden."

Turning, he quickly spoke into his phone, "I, Li Ao'ge, tonight my bid carries the legal effect of a verbal contract."

"If unable to fulfill, I will also pay 20% of the final bid price as a penalty."

"Two point six six billion!"

As soon as Li Ao'ge finished speaking, Qi Yuanou casually announced a new figure.

This infuriated Li Ao'ge, causing him to laugh angrily, "Qi Yuanou, are you pulling this trick again?"

"Can't you be more magnanimous?"

Qi Yuanou snorted disdainfully and said, "I added one million."

"In your eyes, does one million not count as money?"

"Enough talk, either bid quickly or announce your withdrawal."

Li Ao'ge took a few deep breaths, his expression quickly calming down, speaking coldly, "Two point eight five billion!"

Seeing Li Ao'ge's shift, Qi Yuanou collected his mocking expression and said solemnly, "Two point eight six billion!"

"Three point zero five billion!"

"Three point zero six billion."

"Three point two five billion!"

"Three point two six billion!"

"Three point four five billion!"

"Three point four six billion!"

Whoa, damn.

Without a moment's hesitation, the two coldly announced number after number, thoroughly shocking Lin Jie.

This is money, after all, skyrocketing by twenty-one million in one round.

Yet, to them, it's as casual as buying vegetables in a market, completely indifferent.

This made Lin Jie deeply feel the vast gap between himself and top-tier tycoons.

Perhaps, to them, money is merely a number...

The only silver lining for Lin Jie was seeing Li Ao'ge finally show some change.

Close enough to him, Lin Jie keenly noticed the carotid artery in his neck bulging somewhat.

This meant Li Ao'ge's heart wasn't as calm and unaffected as his expression indicated.

"Three point six five billion!"

This time, the tone of Li Ao'ge's bid, not sure if it was Lin Jie's imagination, didn't seem as steady as before, appearing a bit flustered.

"Is this the limit Li Ao'ge can bear?"

With this suspicion in mind, Lin Jie turned his gaze to Qi Yuanou, awaiting his response.

"Three point six…"

Mid-sentence, to everyone's surprise, Qi Yuanou paused.

He lowered his head, seemingly weighing and pondering!

Is this the final showdown?

Along with Lin Jie, Fu Hekun, and everyone present, everyone held their breath and silently watched Qi Yuanou, awaiting his decision to either raise the bid or withdraw.

After a while, Qi Yuanou looked up at Li Ao'ge with a difficult expression, slowly saying, "Li Ao'ge, this time…"

Sighing in resignation, he said with some difficulty, "You win, I… withdraw!"

With these words, a sigh of regret and lament rose around.

Lin Jie was filled with disappointment.

In the end, tomorrow's event still couldn't change the outcome of moving location.

At this point, Li Ao'ge, like a triumphant rooster, proudly surveyed Qi Yuanou and the crowd, boldly asked, "Anyone else interested in Qushui Garden who wants to bid?"

Receiving no response, he directly glanced over Lin Jie and turned his gaze to Fu Hekun's face, "Director Fu, my team will arrive at Qushui Garden at nine tomorrow to make initial arrangements."

With that, Li Ao'ge strode off with his assistant towards the hall's exit.

The crowd dispersed amidst exclamations and discussions.

As the biggest beneficiary, Fu Hekun suppressed his excitement, carried over two glasses of red wine, and approached Qi Yuanou, quietly saying, "President Qi…"

Before he could finish, Qi Yuanou interrupted, "Director Fu, this time I helped raise the price of Qushui Garden by a billion, how do you plan to thank me?"

Fu Hekun was taken aback, only to see Qi Yuanou take the wine glass from his hand, sweeping away his troubled expression, now smiling contentedly, showing no sign of regret.

With a thought, Fu Hekun probed, "So… President Qi, you weren't really interested in Qushui Garden?"

Qi Yuanou took a sip of wine, chuckling, "Qushui Garden is indeed a nice place, and I have some interest."

"However, this interest will only make Qushui Garden worth a billion, not enough to make me spend such a high price."

"Seeing my old rival eye Qushui Garden, and once again…"

Pausing, he raised his glass and gestured towards Lin Jie, "Once again bullying Expert Lin, I couldn't stand seeing him not spend more money, shed more blood."

Qi Yuanou then waved Lin Jie over, "Expert Lin!"

As Lin Jie approached, he heard Qi Yuanou say to Fu Hekun, "Director Fu, no matter how you put it, I made you an extra billion."

"A token of gratitude would be appropriate, wouldn't it?"

"That gratitude needn't go to me, just give it to Expert Lin!"

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