Chapter 214

Besides, even if you successfully placed a bid and obtained this painting, so what?

Ma Ma Huateng has already lost face and left behind harsh words.

Is it worth offending Ma Ma Huateng for the sake of a painting?

At this moment, everyone had already realized that this auction was likely going to fall through.

But just then, a message suddenly appeared under that Weibo post.

Many people subconsciously rubbed their eyes, fearing they had misread it.

Someone was actually still bidding at a time like this?

Are they not afraid of offending Ma Ma Huateng?

But the sentence that appeared on the screen left everyone stunned!

Is it him?

……

"Brother Su! We got it! We got it!"

At the school gate, the assistant jumped up, her voice turning shrill.

"Pah! You're the one who's 'got it'!"

Su Meng glared at her and said irritably.

"No, it's not me, someone replied to the message!"

The assistant held up her phone, her face full of disbelief.

Someone replied?

The few celebrities at the scene suddenly raised their heads, staring intently at the assistant.

At a time like this, someone actually dared to send a message?

"Who sent the message? What does it say?"

Deng Deng Deng Ziqi blurted out.

The assistant stared at the screen and read word by word.

"By the West Lake in Hangcheng, Mr. Ma Yun sincerely invites Mr. Su Meng to drink tea and discuss the Dao!"

"Brother Su, it's Father Ma! It's Father Ma!"

"Pah!"

Su Meng spat and said irritably.

"You call me brother and him father; isn't that lowering my seniority?"

What? The assistant was instantly confused.

Is that the point? Is that really the point?

Boss Yang suddenly jumped up and shouted.

"Su Meng! It's Ma Yun! It's Mr. Ma Yun!"

……

In the livestream, things had completely descended into chaos.

"Holy crap! Even Father Ma has been blown out?"

"My god, isn't it just a painting? All the richest men are coming out!"

"What price did Father Ma offer? A cup of tea?"

"If the guy above were in a TV drama, he wouldn't survive three episodes! Talk about zero emotional intelligence!"

"The real price my father offered is... the friendship of Ma Yun!"

“Ma Yun’s meaning is: Daddy has your back, son, go ahead and live it up! Holy crap, is Ma Yun going to be Su Meng’s backer?”

"With Ma Yun's backing, Su Meng's future... is truly going to be completely prosperous!"

"Is this the realm of a true big shot? A cup of tea is worth more than countless fame and fortune?"

"Su Meng should finally agree now, right?"

"Three of the richest men have come out—one offering a way out, one offering a future—and Su Meng rejected them both. He surely won't reject the friendship, right?"

"If Su Meng rejects this too... is there something wrong with his brain?"

"He won't! He absolutely won't reject it this time! If Su Meng rejects it again, I'll livestream myself doing a handstand and eating poop!"

……

At the school gate, there was silence.

Everyone was staring at Su Meng, waiting for his final decision.

That is Ma Yun!

His friendship... how could you possibly reject it?!

Ma Yun... A thoughtful look flashed in Su Meng's eyes.

If it were his past life, such a big shot would be a realm he could never reach.

But in this life... who is looking down on whom remains to be seen!

"Zhang Zhang Xiaoyan!"

"...Brother Su, I'm here!"

"Help me reply!"

"Okay!" The assistant was instantly energized.

At the scene and in the livestream, everyone finally felt relieved.

With Ma Yun stepping in, is this shocking auction finally coming to an end?

Under the gaze of everyone, Su Meng said slowly.

"I have long heard that Mr. Ma Yun enjoys Taiji, and I have also studied it a little."

"If you have time in the future, why not exchange some pointers!"

What? Everyone was stunned.

Is this an agreement? Or a rejection?

What the hell does this mean?

……

"Hahaha... Interesting, very interesting!"

In Hangcheng, Ma Yun burst into laughter.

He took the keyboard and typed a line himself.

"Top-grade Da Hong Pao tea, waiting for you anytime!"

……

Waiting anytime?

The entire internet instantly fell into a deathly silence.

Is this... another rejection?

This... how is this possible?!

Su Meng, oh Su Meng, what exactly do you want?!

……

"Dad! Haven't you finished editing yet?"

Wan Zi really couldn't hold back anymore.

Xie Xie Lecheng looked at the bid he had modified countless times, but he hesitated to press the enter key.

"Wan Zi, if this message is sent, it will be a slap in the face to too many people!"

"Wang Wang Jianlin, Ma Ma Huateng, Ma Yun... the reputations of the three richest men..."

"Then have you thought about Brother Su Meng's reputation?!"

Wan Zi was already anxious.

"He's been acting so cool up until now, he's already in a bit of a tight spot!"

"If I can't help Brother act cool, what kind of hardcore fan am I?!"

Saying this, she fiercely pressed the enter key...

“This Su Meng… what kind of crazy scheme is he actually pulling?”

In a large hall in the Imperial Capital, the Deputy Commander wore a look of confusion.

On the screen, Su Meng leaned back against the sign for Daping Village Elementary School, holding a thermos cup and sipping tea slowly.

The Bureau Chief shook his head and said helplessly.

“How would I know? I’m not even close with him.”

“Should I make a call and have someone sound him out?”

“Don’t!” The Deputy Commander waved his hand and said thoughtfully.

“Don’t you go alerting the enemy; don’t disturb his performance.”

“To dare to reject even the three richest men, it seems his plans today are quite significant.”

“I really want to see what kind of earth-shattering price this piece of junk painting will actually sell for.”

“Hehehe… I hope he still remembers to pay his taxes.”

“Otherwise, my first strike… will have a target.”

The Bureau Chief’s brows furrowed slightly, his gaze turning involuntarily toward the screen.

Kid, don’t you go doing anything reckless… Wait!

The Bureau Chief suddenly froze.

A moment later, he burst into loud laughter.

“Hahahaha, this Su Meng, he really is…”

“He doesn’t even know how valuable this painting is? Isn’t his vision a bit too narrow?”

“Now it’s a mess, he’s made such a big scene, he can’t back down now, can he?”

“Hahahaha… I really want to see how you’re going to wrap this up!”

The Deputy Commander looked at him and asked in confusion.

“Chief, what’s gotten into you?”

The Bureau Chief wiped away the tears of laughter and waved his hand.

“This kid, he really does have a pure heart!”

“Damn it! And here I was thinking how deep his thoughts were.”

“So that’s it? This is all he wanted?”

The Deputy Commander was even more confused.

“No, explain it to me clearly, what exactly did you discover?”

“What is it that he actually wants?”

The Chief shook his head, a hint of playfulness flashing in his eyes.

“I can’t tell you yet.”

“I can only say that your plans to use the tax department to go after Su Meng are going to fall through.”

“Hahaha… today really is a good show!”

“I really want to see how this play of his ends!”

“Damn it! If I’d figured it out sooner, this masterpiece might have already fallen into my hands!”

What? His words immediately stunned everyone in the hall.

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A few people started looking at him differently.

Don’t think we don’t know how much you make as a Chief, right?

You actually want to get your hands on this painting?

And with such a confident look?

It seems… it’s time to investigate you!

The Chief didn’t know he had already fallen into others’ sights.

After laughing for a while, he suddenly frowned again.

“No, if Su Meng can’t get off the stage, he’ll lose a lot of face.”

“Five minutes! I’ll give you five more minutes!”

“If it doesn’t sell in five minutes, then I won’t be polite about this painting.”

“Hahaha, it just so happens the old man’s birthday is coming up, and I’m worried about not having a gift.”

Huh? The gazes of a few people became even more dangerous.

It actually involves your old man?

Then we’ll have to report this upwards first…

……

At the entrance of Daping Village Elementary School, Su Meng remained calm.

From his face, one couldn’t tell at all what he was thinking.

The few celebrities looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

Not just them, the entire internet was dead silent.

Everyone had fallen into a state of doubting reality.

You rejected the three richest men in the country, so what exactly do you want?

Who in this world can satisfy your appetite?

Will anyone else make an offer next?

If someone really does make an offer, what kind of earth-shattering price will it be?

Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling, who had been silent, took a few steps back and quietly avoided the camera.

Then she walked quickly to an empty corner and took out her phone.

……

In the dormitory of the Imperial Music Academy, the three little girls looked at each other and fell into silence.

Just then, Xiao Ying’s phone suddenly rang.

Glancing at the screen, Xiao Ying quickly answered the call.

“Sister Bai Bai Xiaoling!”

Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling’s voice came from the other end of the line.

“Xiao Ying, I remember your parents opened a musical instrument store, right?”

“Yeah.” Xiao Ying looked confused.

“My dad even sold the Master a suona and an erhu.”

“Sister Bai Bai Xiaoling, why are you asking about this?”

“That’s good.” Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling said in a deep voice.

“Do me a favor now, contact your dad!”

“If the painting hasn’t sold in five minutes, have your dad make an offer!”

“Sister Bai Bai Xiaoling, are you crazy?” Xiao Ying jumped up in shock.

“This is a masterpiece! The Master wouldn’t even sell it for a billion!”

“Even the three richest men couldn’t handle it!”

“How could my family’s little shop afford that price?”

“Don’t worry.” Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling said calmly.

“It’s not convenient for me to show my face, I just need your dad to step forward, I’ll provide the money!”

What? Xiao Ying was stunned.

“Sister Bai Bai Xiaoling, you… what nonsense are you talking about?”

“How could you possibly afford this price?”

“Hehe.” Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling smiled and said.

“I’ve earned quite a bit of money during this time, it’s enough!”

“No more nonsense, I’ll send you a message, just have your dad make the offer accordingly.”