MMB Chapter 144 The Most Expensive Dinner in History
Chapter 144 The Most Expensive Dinner in History
Zhang Yuanxun, as the deputy head of the Xicheng District of Jiangcheng, is also one of the city leaders attending tonight's banquet.
He looked up at Li Yi, his brow furrowing slightly. "Young man, did you hit him?"
Although Li Yi did not know Zhang Yuanxun, he could tell from the man's extraordinary demeanor and imposing presence, as well as from Zhao Hongde's way of addressing him, that the man must be a leader of a high rank.
However, Li Yi wasn't worried at all. "That's right, he's the kind of person who deserves a beating."
Zhang Yuanxun also did not know Li Yi.
However, this young man in front of me, dressed simply, admitted to hitting me when questioned, and seemed completely unconcerned.
For a moment, he was also puzzled about Li Yi's background.
Therefore, Zhang Yuanxun could only turn to Zhao Hongde and ask, "President Zhao, what exactly is going on?"
Zhao Hongde's company happens to be located within the jurisdiction of Xicheng District.
Despite being worth billions, he didn't dare to be presumptuous in front of Zhang Yuanxun.
"District Chief Zhang, I just wanted to donate some money to the children in the mountains, to do some charity work, but this kid didn't say a word and just slapped me across the face..."
Before he could finish speaking, Wang Tao couldn't hold back any longer, "Pah! What kind of charity is this? You scum, what are you up to? Don't think I don't know!"
"I'm using real money, how is that not charity? If you dare slander me again, I'll sue you for defamation!"
Seeing Zhao Hongde's utter shamelessness, Wang Tao was furious.
"you..."
"That's enough!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuanxun roughly guessed the cause of the matter.
Although he knew that Zhao Hongde was not a good person, what he said made sense.
Since the female celebrity on stage is willing to hold an auction, there's no reason not to let others bid.
The current dispute has already affected the normal progress of the auction.
His face darkened, and he said directly, "I don't care what conflicts you have, now you all stay put and wait until the banquet is over before we talk."
Although Zhao Hongde was somewhat resentful, he knew that many important figures had attended the banquet tonight, and he couldn't afford to act recklessly on such an important occasion.
"Since District Chief Zhang has said so, I'll settle the score with this kid later."
He nodded to Zhang Yuanxun, then turned to Wang Tao and Li Yi, "Now, let's compete fairly. If you're capable, you can also place a bid and see who wins in the end!"
"Fine, I'll go! I'll never let someone like you have dinner with your idol alone!"
Enraged, Wang Tao immediately raised her hand to participate in the auction, shouting, "Eleven million!"
"Tch! I thought you were something special, but you only added a million."
Seeing that Wang Tao was actually going against him, Zhao Hongde didn't care at all and immediately raised his hand to announce a new price.
"I'll offer fifteen million!"
Wang Tao immediately followed up, "Sixteen million!"
Zhao Hongde raised the bid again, "Twenty million!!"
Actually, when the price exceeded ten million, there weren't many people left in the entire venue still participating in the bidding.
Everyone initially thought this was the final price, but unexpectedly, after a commotion broke out in a corner of the banquet hall, two more people started bidding against each other.
Moreover, they even directly bid up to 20 million.
Immediately, everyone's attention turned to this corner.
"I......"
Although the auction price had already reached 20 million, Wang Tao was completely enraged by Zhao Hongde.
She was about to raise the price again when she was suddenly stopped by Li Yi, who was standing next to her.
"Xiao Li, what are you doing?"
"Sister Wang, let's stop shouting."
Enraged, Wang Tao had long since lost her temper. "No way! That bastard has no good intentions whatsoever. How can I let him film this?"
Li Yi naturally understood this principle.
However, Zhao Hongde next door clearly had a wealthy and powerful demeanor, and even if Wang Tao continued to bid, he would definitely keep raising the price.
Moreover, even if Wang Tao manages to win the bid, it will cost tens of millions, which is not worthwhile.
Li Yi glanced at Zhao Hongde and said solemnly, "Alright, Sister Wang, don't worry. As long as Sister Song doesn't want to, no one can force her to eat with others."
"Heh, kid, you're all talk and no action, aren't you!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Hongde curled his lip in disdain, "I'd like to see what you can do to stop me."
He had barely finished speaking.
The next moment, a clear voice suddenly rang out in the hall.
"One hundred million!"
A mere female celebrity, just having a meal with someone, would normally command a sky-high price of 20 million, but now, suddenly someone is asking for 100 million.
The moment the price was announced, the entire venue fell into an instant silence.
The auctioneer froze on stage, completely stunned by the price.
Ye Qingcheng, who was sitting in the front row watching the commotion, froze instantly with a smile.
She had originally planned to use tonight's auction to rip off Song Yaqing, and then post what happened tonight online to smear her for sleeping with someone else.
But now, someone has offered a whopping 100 million!
If this auction price were posted online, no one would care about whether it involved sleeping with someone or not.
After all, which big star is worth 100 million for sleeping with someone for one night?
At that time, not only will we not be able to smear Song Yaqing with this incident, but we may even make her become a sensation on the internet again because of this sky-high auction price.
"Damn! That guy surnamed Song doesn't even have diamonds in his pants, so why is he worth so much money?"
Ye Qingcheng immediately started cursing in her heart.
A corner seat in the banquet hall.
Zhao Hongde was also dumbfounded.
He originally thought that if he bid 20 million, he would definitely win the auction tonight.
But unexpectedly, another madman has appeared, who immediately raised the price to 100 million.
While charitable donations can be tax-deductible, a price of one hundred million is simply outrageous.
Given the size of my company, the amount of tax I pay each year is only a little over 20 million.
Zhao Hongde wouldn't be foolish enough to spend tens of millions more to hire a female celebrity.
"Hmph! I'd like to see which fool has so much money he doesn't know what to do with it."
Li Yi never expected that a mere dinner could fetch such a staggering price of 100 million.
Moreover, he was also a little curious at this moment about who was willing to go to such great lengths to have dinner with Song Yaqing.
Just as Li Yi was wondering, a young and beautiful girl suddenly ran towards them.
The other person ran right up to him, beaming, and said, "Great! Brother Li, it really is you!"
Upon recognizing the person, Li Yi was slightly taken aback. "Xiao Wu, what are you doing here?"
"I came to the banquet with my mother."
Wu Xiyue wasn't really interested in the banquet, but after hearing the commotion here, she realized that Wang Tao was bidding against someone else.
Moreover, I also happened to see Li Yi.
After seeing that Wang Tao's bid had failed, she immediately shouted out a price of 100 million and then rushed over.
"By the way, Brother Li, do you like Song Yaqing? I just took a picture of your dinner."
Li Yi was taken aback. "Wait! Were you the one who just made the bid?"
"That's right! If you really like her, I'll talk to the organizers and see if we can film a few more takes and try to get her to spend more time with you."