Faced with Chen Xuan's blatant mockery and provocation, Han Tianhua was furious.

His trusted subordinate, Yang Yi, also a strategist in Han Tianhua's think tank, hurriedly advised, "President Han, we mustn't raise the bid any further. Ye Qingxian's intention is obvious; she's deliberately inflating the bidding to make us the fools who overpay!"

"Let it be their burden. There's no need to fight with her at this point and waste money."

But Han Tianhua, overwhelmed by anger, coldly replied, "Do you want me to lose to Ye Qingxian and back down in front of so many people, losing face?"

Yang Yi's expression was uncertain, "But President Han, if we continue bidding, it'll reach five billion!"

"That piece of land is worth at most three billion. It's almost reaching an astronomical price! You can't act rashly!"

The scene was somewhat chaotic, with everyone discussing and debating.

None of the big bosses present were fools.

They had already figured out Ye Qingxian's team's intention, deliberately setting a trap for Han Tianhua to fall into.

If the bidding continued, Han Tianhua was bound to become the big fool.

If not, he would lose to Ye Qingxian in momentum and become a laughingstock.

This was a blatant open scheme!

However, there was also a certain level of risk involved. If Han Tianhua backed down, it would be a futile effort for Ye Qingxian.

Everyone was waiting to see how Han Tianhua would respond and whether he would continue bidding.

As for the person involved, Ye Qingxian's palms were sweating.

At this critical moment, she was equally worried and never imagined Chen Xuan would be so reckless.

If Han Tianhua stopped bidding, she wouldn't be happy at all and might end up falling on her face.

The host also hadn't expected the very first auction to ignite the atmosphere so instantly, creating a very heated scene.

A price nearing five billion was something he never anticipated, and he called out in excitement tinged with emotion, "Any more bids?"

"Four billion seven hundred million once!"

"Four billion seven hundred million twice!"

Ye Qingxian's heart was uncontrollably racing, with only one thought in her mind: It's over, it's totally over, Chen Xuan has outdone herself!

Looking over at Chen Xuan, who remained calm and unpanicked.

He watched Han Tianhua with a mocking gleam in his eyes.

"Four billion seven hundred million... going three times! Sol—"

"Five billion!"

Just as the host was about to drop the hammer, Han Tianhua finally couldn't hold it in, blurting out a high bid of five billion.

The host almost pulled a muscle catching the gavel in time.

Han Tianhua wore a sinister cold expression, "Go on, keep bidding! Our Licheng Group has the Ma Family's backing, a mere five billion is nothing to us!"

"Ye Qingxian, can you afford to play this game?!"

Ye Qingxian exhaled quietly in relief; fortunately, at the critical moment, Han Tianhua finally placed a bid.

The hot potato was once more snatched away by Han Tianhua.

She quickly looked at Chen Xuan, whispering a warning, "Don't follow up on it! We really can't afford this!"

Chen Xuan smiled faintly, "I know, even if you didn't speak up, I wouldn't have followed through."

"The initial goal has been achieved; bidding further would just make me a fool, haha."

The host began to call out again, "Five billion once! Twice!"

"Three times, sold! Congratulations to President Han on securing the prime land of Development Zone No. 1 at a high price! And showing us what it truly means to be bold and unstoppable!"

Applause came from the audience, though it clearly wasn't out of genuine congratulation, with a hint of mockery and ridicule.

The five-billion big fool was thus born!

Han Tianhua suppressed his inner frustration, maintaining an air of calm, smiling and waving to the crowd.

His gaze swept over Ye Qingxian and others, filled with coldness.

Ye Qingxian nearly burst out laughing, whispering to Chen Xuan, "Your trick to trap Han Tianhua was clever, but also very risky."

"If he had backed down, I would have been in big trouble."

Chen Xuan smiled softly, "I knew he would definitely follow, so I wasn't worried at all."

"Even if he didn't follow, you wouldn't have been in trouble! Because I would help you make that good piece of land worth even more!"

Hmph!

A Xiu quietly pouted, feeling that Chen Xuan was just boasting and bluffing, having merely gambled his luck earlier.

Now that they narrowly escaped, he's there talking coolly without any self-awareness.

"Chen Xuan, this little storm may have passed, but you've also directly offended Han Tianhua."

"When we later bid for the wasteland in the northern suburbs, are you sure Han Tianhua won't take the opportunity to retaliate against us?"

Ye Qingxian's expression was full of worry, feeling quite uneasy.

Chen Xuan smiled faintly, "Don't worry, the show has just begun."

"I promised to trick Han Tianhua to get you that piece of land at a low price, and I won't go back on my word."

"Stay calm and wait to enjoy the show."

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