I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping Chapter 2116 - 1360: In-Depth Conversation

"Miss Yi Hui."

Once the charity auction wrapped up, and after chatting briefly with fellow attendees, right when she prepared to depart, a figure obstructed her way.

The influential Haojiang boss, who had just caused a major stir, stepped forward.

Zhong Xiaoye.

When it came to lineage, legacy, or influence, he was no match at all.

Yet this wasn't some ancient empire anymore!

Folks ought to look ahead to what's coming.

What gets everyone buzzing in today's world?

Cash.

Ancestral prestige counts for zilch!

The one with the deepest pockets calls the shots!

And this guy.

He rules the digital realm, overseeing over a dozen exclusive lounges in Haojiang. Lacking an official permit for gaming, he still flourishes wildly, compelling veteran groups to yield ground and pursue alliances.

Picture it.

With just a little more time, after he fully merges his virtual and physical assets, all of Haojiang will bow down before him!

Haojiang serves merely as the starting point, followed by Asia, then Europe, and ultimately the entire globe!

Victory brings intoxicating joy.

Blessed by fate, why wouldn't he strut with confidence and swagger?

Beside Miss He, Bai Haoran lifted his arm.

The victorious Nine-headed Bird halted abruptly, a warm grin spreading across his face.

"Mr. Bai, I'm here to hand over an item to Miss Yi Hui."

Owing to the He family's prominence in Haojiang, folks typically address her simply as Miss Yi Hui, skipping the He surname.

At that, Zhong Xiaoye nodded to his guard.

The guard unveiled the container in his grasp.

Perfectly pristine.

Shining and sheer.

It was that jade emblem which fetched a staggering sum of one hundred million during the charity event.

"Miss Yi Hui, this belongs to you now."

He Yihui cast a quick look at it, her face serene, "I can't take gifts without deserving them."

"Not at all, not at all."

Zhong Xiaoye hastily replied, "Without the He family's backing, my elder brother Yu Guangrong wouldn't have risen, and I wouldn't stand here now. This is merely a humble gesture, nothing worth much, and I truly hope Miss Yi Hui will take it."

The charity auction incident was bound to echo throughout Haojiang.

Snatching by brute force is one matter; using others' offerings as your own is tolerable, but lingering after the close to corner someone and insist on a handover —

How does that differ from outright pressure?

To put it mildly, this was an open display of dominance, a raw insult.

He Yihui had outgrown her role as the pampered youngest of the "harmony-seeking" Gambling King. Confronted by the upstart from the lowly card-counter days, her blended heritage face stayed composed; she simply inclined her head.

"Thanks."

She really did take hold of the jade token.

Bai Haoran gave the signal, and the transfer for the billion-yuan jade emblem went through smoothly.

"Mr. Bai, I've long hoped to partner with Star Shine."

Zhong Xiaoye addressed Bai Haoran with a grin, polite and refined, "Teaming up like that, we'd undoubtedly spark fresh triumphs."

The earlier scowl on Bai Haoran's face had vanished; his demeanor returned to normal.

"Chances will arise."

In truth, Bai Haoran and Zhong Xiaoye's origins mirror each other closely; back when Zhong Xiaoye began, he had nothing, while Bai Haoran just operated a pool hall.

The sole contrast lies in—

He never let hubris consume him.

After handing off the piece, Zhong Xiaoye appeared content, graciously moving out of the path to allow passage, upholding decorum and respecting the pecking order.

The parties passed one another.

"Miss He, what should we do with the jade token?"

"What's your view?"

"If Miss He has no objection, perhaps pass it to me?"

He Yihui eased her pace a touch, turning her head toward the speaker.

"Mr. Jiang's been digging into Zhong Xiaoye recently."

He Yihui betrayed no emotion.

"Why?"

"Moon City."

He Yihui's query stayed brief, and Bai Haoran's response matched in brevity.

After a moment, He Yihui added, "No point in involving him."

"Miss He views Mr. Jiang as a friend, and he reciprocates toward Miss He."

Having spent years in Haojiang, Bai Haoran knew He Yihui well, yet he chose his words carefully.

That's just her nature.

Moreover, chattiness rarely helps.

Getting the point across suffices.

The pair left through the hotel's front doors.

Bodyguards trailed behind.

The chauffeur waited with the vehicle right at the entrance.

Bai Haoran assisted by pulling open the door.

"So, I'll entrust it to you."

He Yihui slipped inside the vehicle.

Bai Haoran kept his face neutral while shutting the door, lingered until He Yihui's entourage drove off, then entered his own waiting ride.

"Mr. Jiang."

He dialed the number promptly, no second thoughts.

No matter if Mr. Jiang gave direct orders or not, as a subordinate, one needs to grasp the situation and act wisely.

His position in Haojiang goes beyond just managing Star Shine.

To topple a foe, first push it to the brink of insanity.

Climbing from a mere rock ape to ruling the peaks takes effort, but no matter his boasts atop Flower-Fruit Mountain, he ought not dare provoke the divine realm.

"It's yours."

River City.

As the time to head out approached, Jiang Chen, unusually, played it cool and flung a finely made, see-through jade token to Qing Mei.

Its weight felt substantial and real, far superior to those cheap five-dollar trinkets from roadside vendors.

Thanks to Shen Zhou's top-notch logistics network, shipping from Haojiang to River City gets there by the following day without fuss.

"Did you purchase it?"

Jiang Chen denied with a shake, "Someone gave it to me."

Direct and honest.

Completely without pretense.

No hint of passing along someone else's gift.

Fang Qing handled it gently for a bit.

Unlike certain folks who might feel undeserving, but after her worldly experiences —

Though he chucked it offhand, from the touch alone, she knew it was something special.

"What was its price?"

"Qing Gege, must we get so practical?"

"But you mentioned it was a gift."

Had he acquired it himself, questioning the cost would be pointless; the value wouldn't matter, but as a present, it reflects the depth of the gesture.