What I Said Was Five Billion

There was no doubt about jewelry's appeal to women. Every woman present stared at the Heart of Eternity with longing in her eyes.

Ye Feng asked in a low voice, "Do you like it?"

Li Xiaona and Ye Lin nodded at the same time.

Ye Feng said affectionately to Li Xiaona, "Then it's yours. I hope you'll wear it when you marry me someday."

Then he turned to Ye Lin and said, "If you like it, take a good look while you can. Otherwise, you might not get another chance."

Just as Ye Lin looked at Ye Feng with a face full of resentment, someone placed a bid.

"200 million Huaxia Currency!" The bidder was Ren Hongmei, Demon City's richest woman. Her excited expression showed how much she loved the treasure.

"Sister Hongmei, my wife likes this Heart of Eternity very much too. Sorry, but I'll have to offend you. 250 million Huaxia Currency."

As someone famous in Demon City for doting on his wife, Qi Guangming was equally determined to get the Heart of Eternity.

Seeing Ren Hongmei and Qi Guangming enter the bidding, the many women present looked frustrated, while the men breathed long sighs of relief.

The price soon soared to 500 million Huaxia Currency, and Ye Feng knew it was time for him to act.

"One billion Huaxia Currency!" Ye Feng called out his bid.

The entire venue fell silent as everyone looked at him in disbelief. The bid of 500 million had already been nearly double its value, and his bid of one billion left everyone speechless.

"Any higher bids? One billion, going once!"

"One billion, going twice!"

"One billion, sold! Congratulations to Mr. Ye on successfully acquiring this rare treasure. I also wish Mr. Ye's love to be as eternal as this Heart of Eternity."

Ye Feng had little interest in the items that followed and did not bid again. He simply chatted with Li Xiaona, while Ye Lin sat beside them, glaring at the two of them with puffed-up cheeks, still angry at Ye Feng for teasing her earlier.

"Today's auction is coming to an end, and I've felt everyone's support for charity. Now, please welcome our final auction item, the Patek Philippe Dragon Watch. The starting bid is 10 million Huaxia Currency, with each increase no less than 500,000 Huaxia Currency."

"The Patek Philippe Dragon Watch was specially commissioned by Patek Philippe for Puyi, the last emperor of Huaxia. His English name, Henry, is also engraved on it. This watch found its way into Hairy Bear Country while he was fleeing, before eventually making its way back to Huaxia. Given its rarity and historical significance, it can certainly be called a historical relic."

Although the Patek Philippe Dragon Watch was highly significant, the people present showed little interest in it. Ye Feng decided to bid for it and keep it as a memento. He held up five fingers toward the auctioneer.

"Mr. Ye bids 50 million Huaxia Currency. Thank you for your support of charity!"

Ye Feng shook his head and said slowly, "Auctioneer, you saw wrong. I didn't bid 50 million Huaxia Currency. I said five billion Huaxia Currency!"

"Th-this... Mr. Ye, did you say five billion Huaxia Currency?" The auctioneer could not believe the figure. After confirming it repeatedly and receiving an affirmative answer, he finally brought down the gavel!

"Thank you, Mr. Ye, for your contribution to charity. I am deeply in awe. Please give Mr. Ye the warmest applause for his generosity!"

Amid thunderous applause, the charity auction came to a successful close, having raised a total of 9.23 billion Huaxia Currency, of which Ye Feng alone had contributed six billion! The reporters below the stage took photos frantically. Tomorrow, Ye Feng's name was sure to resound throughout Demon City and even all of Huaxia!

After going backstage to settle the charitable payment and successfully receiving the cashback, Ye Feng and the two women were invited to the reception room by Qin Tian and his brother.

"Brother Ye, thank you so much for your support! Today's charity auction is sure to go down in history, and on behalf of countless women and children, I thank you for your generosity!" Qin Tian said with emotion.

"Brother Feng, you were so cool! I finally understand the difference between us. You squander money on the right things, while when I squander money, it's real squandering. If I spent five billion Huaxia Currency on this Patek Philippe Dragon Watch, I reckon my dad would break my legs, charity auction or not!" Zhao Peng's words sent Ye Lin rocking back and forth with laughter.

"You girl, mind your image. What will you do if you can't get married someday?" Ye Feng said, speechless.

"Hehe, Brother Feng, I think Ye Lin has a great personality. She's true to herself. I think she and I could become sworn siblings. Ow! Cousin, what did you hit me for?"

Listening to Zhao Peng talk more and more nonsense, Qin Tian smacked him on the back of the neck.

"If you don't know what to say, shut up. I'd say Uncle hasn't beaten you enough. Keep running your mouth and see how I deal with you!"

Then he turned to Ye Feng and said, "Brother Ye, this guy's just a fool. Don't mind him. I'll deal with him properly in a bit."

"Brother Qin, there's no need. I can take a joke. If everything were so formal every day, wouldn't that be boring to death?" Ye Feng said with a smile.

Zhao Peng, who had retreated a good distance away, chimed in, "Exactly. Look at my Brother Feng, then look at yourself. You're like an old stick-in-the-mud every day. What fun is there in living like that?"

Seeing the veins bulging on Qin Tian's forehead, Ye Feng hurriedly took his leave. Zhao Peng, you're on your own. Pray for the best.

Ye Feng was driving toward Tomson Riviera when a large truck came straight at his Big G.

Ye Feng gripped the steering wheel and turned it hard to the right, intending to avoid the truck. Unfortunately, even though he used all his strength, he could not escape the fate of being sent flying by the impact.

Before long, the sounds of ambulances and police cars echoed all along the road. Ye Feng gradually regained consciousness and hurriedly looked at Li Xiaona and Ye Lin in the back seat. Only when he saw that neither of them was seriously hurt did his heart settle. He checked himself and found that, apart from some heat in his chest, he was fine too.

Ye Feng undid his suit jacket and found that one of the Elementary Defense Talismans in its pocket had turned to ash. He understood: the talisman had saved his life. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unthinkable.

When the police saw Ye Feng wake up, they immediately called the paramedics over to examine him. The doctor was astonished to find that none of the three had any injuries. After all, the vehicle was badly damaged, yet the people inside were completely unharmed. In the end, he could only attribute it to a miracle.

After the two women woke up, the three were taken to the police station to give statements. The police also retrieved surveillance footage from the scene. Ye Feng and the two women bore no responsibility at all. The truck driver, who had been drunk and run a red light, was found entirely at fault. The driver had died at the scene, so the case could only be closed on that basis.

Ye Feng called Qin Tian.

"Brother Qin, I need to ask you for a favor."

"No need to be so polite, Brother Ye. Just tell me what it is. I'll do everything I can!"

Ye Feng briefly described what had happened and voiced his suspicions.

Half an hour later, Qin Tian arrived at the police station, picked up the three of them and returned to the Pearl Hotel. He arranged for them to stay in the presidential suite on the top floor. After seeing the two women back to their rooms, Ye Feng went to the reception room Qin Tian had taken him to before.