Chapter 342: Chapter 342: Being Played

"You did it on purpose, didn’t you?" Watching the price in the auction soar, Sheng Hong gritted his teeth with a smile on his face and whispered to Xu Ke.

"You guessed right. I did it on purpose. From the beginning, I wanted this piece of land," Xu Ke nodded, speaking candidly.

"What about just now?" Sheng Hong was momentarily stunned by Xu Ke’s straightforward admission, but anger quickly replaced his daze, and he even spoke with a grinding intensity.

"I was just joking with you, Sheng. You seemed quite happy just now, didn’t you?" Xu Ke said with a smile on his face, "If you’re planning to thank me, there’s no need. After all, we’ve known each other for years; it’s only right." Xu Ke’s kind understanding nearly caused Sheng Hong to vomit blood in rage.

"You’re good at this." Sheng Hong forced out each word through gritted teeth.

"I’ll get even better," Xu Ke replied nonchalantly.

"Seven billion."

Due to the remoteness of this plot, not many companies were bidding, and the price had only reached seven billion so far.

"I am determined to get this land. Once I have it, I will surely thank you for your gracious concession," Xu Ke said humbly with a hint of gratitude, signaling his assistant to raise the bid.

not decided who will ultimately own this land, so don’t celebrate too early," Sheng Hong finished speaking

bidding war between the two, the price of

me. You can’t have all the pie and not even leave some soup for others. People

that he almost spat out blood, tamping down his fury but unable to fully suppress it as he said, "Thanks for your concern, Xu Ke. The Sheng Family is not short of money." With that,

auctioneer on stage announced with some


billion nine hundred million, leaving the stage

This price already exceeds our budget," Sheng Hong’s

reminder was like a cold splash of water, extinguishing Sheng Hong’s fiery temper and restoring his

out of him. Otherwise, people might

his assistant let out a

Hong’s bid, Xu Ke’s smile deepened. "Boss Xu,

only a thirty-year lease?" Xu Ke tilted his head and

one around Xu Ke was an idiot. Although his move earlier left them momentarily confused, upon hearing Xu Ke, the assistant understood and gave Sheng Hong a sympathetic

"Nine billion, going twice."

solidifying as he hurriedly said before the deal was closed, "Boss Xu, this is the last piece of land today. Do you really plan

mine right now," Xu Ke replied leisurely, giving Sheng Hong a familiar, meaningful look, instantly snapping a string in Sheng Hong’s mind. Despite being slow to react,

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