The Crazy Son-In-Law

After the conclusion of the auction, Xiao Shun no longer had the need to continue competing. The limelight had been taken, and there was no need to spend money recklessly. A donation of five billion dollars was enough to rival the assistance some top companies had provided to Northleap’s disaster. And this donation was solely from Xiao Shun himself. Fortunately, he had received a substantial amount of money from Persimmon Commercial in Sha Hai last time, or else he wouldn’t have had the ability to donate to Northleap at all!

Despite earning money quickly, Xiao Shun spent it as if it were water. The following auctions didn’t have much to offer, except for Liu Yufei’s auction item, which was acquired by Zhou Xiaobin at a high price. However, compared to Xiao Shun’s five billion, his “high price” was insignificant. After such a staggering amount, everyone became somewhat desensitized to large numbers, and the initial excitement waned.

At exactly ten o’clock in the evening, the auction ended promptly. According to the organizers’ statistics, the charity event had raised a total of over eight billion dollars, with a significant portion contributed by Xiao Shun. After all, just Mo Yibai’s evening gown alone had raised five billion dollars.

When the meeting adjourned, many local wealthy merchants from Northleap set aside their previous biases and approached Xiao Shun, wanting to get to know this individual who could readily produce five billion dollars in cash.

During their introductions, these wealthy merchants showed a humble demeanor, attempting to ingratiate themselves. Even if their attempts failed, establishing a familiar face could be beneficial for future encounters.

Although Xiao Shun was impatient, he welcomed them nonetheless. At this moment, Starline Health’s products were only popular among the Stillwater generation. Even Harrow had not fully expanded its market. If he aimed to dominate domestically, he would need to get to know these bosses in advance for future work.

“Haha, Mr. Xiao, rest assured, when you come to Northleap for development, we will definitely support you wholeheartedly. There isn’t a respectable biotech company in our area. If you come in the future, it would fill this gap,” one of the local wealthy merchants said upon learning that Xiao Shun was primarily targeting the health product market.

The local wealthy merchants of Northleap felt relieved upon hearing that Xiao Shun was focusing on the health product market. After all, no one wanted to encounter such a formidable individual in their own field. Xiao Shun nodded politely to the group, indicating friendliness, “Understood, understood. At this time, Starline is still developing the market in Harrow. We won’t make a third strategic expansion for some time. But since you all are so enthusiastic, I will definitely put this matter on the agenda when I return.”

“We will eagerly await your arrival, Mr. Xiao. We will definitely come to support you when the time comes!”

Afterward, both sides exchanged a few more words before bidding each other farewell.

Suddenly, Mo Yibai, standing nearby, looked at Xiao Shun thoughtfully and said, “Why do I feel like you deliberately stole the show today?”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Shun smiled without confirming or denying, “Why would you say that?”

“You’re probably planning to target the market in Northleap, right? You wanted to showcase yourself and the strength of Starline Bio at this auction, so that in the future, you can smoothly establish other Starline offices here,” Mo Yibai said, his expression somewhat mischievous, outlining his thoughts clearly.

Damn, these girls are all so clever! Xiao Shun thought to himself. He then smiled wryly, “Well, I don’t think I’m as clever as you think. I just wanted to lend a hand to the Northleap disaster victims.”

Mo Yibai glared at Xiao Shun with resentment, “Hmph, don’t pretend with me. How could I not know what you’re thinking?”

Since the conversation had reached this point, Xiao Shun no longer wanted to pretend to be aloof. He shrugged and confessed, “Alright, I admit it. That’s what I had in mind.”

“I knew you couldn’t be that kind-hearted. You spent five billion on that evening gown, and it turns out there’s such a motive behind it.”Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

As Mo Yibai spoke, his tone contained a hint of resentment, which Xiao Shun naturally noticed.

“It’s not entirely for Starline’s development. A significant part of it is indeed because I wanted to give back to society. Of course, as a friend, I saw that you were quite attached to that dress, so naturally, I made an extra effort to bid for it,” Xiao Shun’s words came from the heart, devoid of any pretense or evasion.

Having heard this, Mo Yibai’s previously crestfallen expression was instantly replaced by a look of pleasant surprise. “Really?”

“Absolutely!” Xiao Shun nodded earnestly.

“Smart move. I’ll treat you to supper when we return to the hotel!”

With a faint smile, Mo Yibai’s face was now radiant.

Just then, a staff member approached the two of them and respectfully said to Xiao Shun, “Sir, Miss Cao would like to see you.”

“I won’t go!”

Unexpectedly, Xiao Shun refused the invitation without a second thought. He harbored no positive feelings toward that woman.

“Um…” The staff member was momentarily taken aback, unsure of how to proceed. It was the first time he had witnessed someone easily and outright reject an invitation from Cao Wanqing, especially without any consideration. After all, countless dignitaries had gone to great lengths just for a chance to meet her, including those who were willing to spend a fortune.

However, Cao Wanqing’s melodious voice came from behind the crowd at this awkward moment, “Mr. Xiao, are you truly someone who holds grudges like this?”

Mo Yibai calmly tugged at Xiao Shun’s arm and then turned to greet Cao Wanqing with a gentle smile, “Miss Cao, it’s been a while!”

Cao Wanqing nodded, smiling gracefully, “Indeed, it’s been quite some time.”

But as her gaze shifted to Xiao Shun, her smile suddenly stiffened. She had initially sent the staff member to invite Xiao Shun to smooth over the tension between them, but upon second thought, she felt that sending someone to extend the invitation seemed impolite, and it would be better to handle it herself.

However, she hadn’t expected that, despite her dignified demeanor, that rascal wouldn’t give her any face. It was somewhat unacceptable.

“I can’t say for sure whether I hold grudges, but Miss Cao, you do seem quite vindictive,” Xiao Shun said nonchalantly.

Seeing him so unabashed, Cao Wanqing’s expression turned somewhat irritated. Wasn’t he, as a man, supposed to be more magnanimous?

With this thought, she dropped the pretense and spoke assertively, “I apologize to Mr. Xiao for the incident just now. But Mr. Xiao, could it be that your magnanimity isn’t as great as mine, a mere girl’s?”

Goodness, do I not even have the right to be displeased? Xiao Shun’s temper flared, and he wanted to have a good talk with the proud Cao Wanqing.

Not knowing Xiao Shun’s temperament, Mo Yibai swiftly stepped between the two, separating Xiao Shun and Cao Wanqing.