Auction house operating rights, Yu Baihe

Afterward, Ye Xingyu made another trip to the Central Plaza Auction House in Chunming City.

The city plaza is located in the city center—the most core area.

Not only does the city plaza itself have a large activity area,

featuring large fountains, pedestrian streets, and other places for players to enjoy recreational activities,

its surroundings are also filled with core institutions like trading houses, auction houses, and system banks, catering to the needs of most players,

as well as a large number of lavishly decorated large equipment shops, accessory shops, luxury shops, and potion shops of various levels.

It will undoubtedly become the most bustling and prosperous place in Chunming City in the future.

Ye Xingyu arrived here.

He found the auction house’s management office.

For 200 million gold coins,

he acquired the operating rights of the Central Auction House for the next 10 years from the manager!

This deal was extremely worthwhile!

Because the auction house is an industry with exploding profits for a period of time to come.

Ye Xingyu had to take over the Central Auction House in Chunming City!

In his impression,

although all cities had quite a few auction houses,

and competition was fierce,

the most famous one in his previous life

was still this one!

Now he was reaping the benefits of entering the main city early.

Because the selling price of the auction house’s operating rights

was related to the total number of players in the main city!

The more resident players there were in the main city,

the higher the selling price of the auction house’s operating rights!

Currently, Chunming City most likely only had Ye Xingyu as a player.

So it was the moment its price was lowest.

Even if it was just one day later, or even 1 to 24 hours later,

the price of the operating rights would inflate significantly!

Therefore,

now was the best time.

Ye Xingyu secured the operating rights here!

The reason he didn’t buy its ownership

was because after a large number of players reached their third and fourth advancements,

the game would gradually descend into reality.

Monsters from the game would successively appear in reality.

By then,

the game and reality would gradually assimilate.

The world’s rules would undergo immense changes!

Hence,

he didn’t invest heavily to buy the ownership of the auction house... After finishing the acquisition of the auction house’s operating rights,

Ye Xingyu then went to the nearby residential area.

He rented an entire luxury mansion!

A white detached villa covering over a thousand square meters!

The lease was for ten years.

The rent was only 10 million!

This price was truly too low from a long-term perspective!

The price of residential areas was, of course, also affected by the total number of city residents.

Currently, over 99.9% of players had not yet been able to enter the main city.

He, of course, took a huge advantage again!

The feeling of being one step ahead of others was truly—exhilarating!

After owning a residence,

he could set his return point and resurrection point all within his residence.

This would provide immense convenience in the future.

High-level residences could also increase the speed at which a character recovered their status.

Inviting friends to the residence to watch goldfish, exercise, drink milk, and other beneficial activities.

For high-level players, it was a must-have!

How many benefits there were here—

those who knew, knew (⊙o⊙)

...When Ye Xingyu had completely finished these major tasks,

it was already past 2 AM without him realizing it.

There were only a little over 10 hours left until the event dungeon opened.

Finishing all his tasks today

had unknowingly taken 14 hours.

Ye Xingyu also felt mentally fatigued.

So he skillfully logged off.

He planned to sleep soundly.

To fully replenish his physical and mental energy.

To prepare for tomorrow’s major event... Night.

It was extremely deep and dark.

Ye Xingyu boiled himself a cup of milk.

He made a simple late-night snack.

While waiting for the food to cook,

he suddenly saw a text message from his secretary, Bai He,

sent during the day:

“Mr. Ye, you have a company’s monthly routine meeting to attend at 10 AM on the 25th.”

Ye Xingyu slightly furrowed his brow.

Blue Star was about to explode.

How could he have time to attend any company meeting now?

Logically,

he should simply and decisively wash his hands of it.

But.

Ye Xingyu was a person who pursued details.

He always handled his affairs meticulously, leaving no gaps.

After a brief thought,

he replied to Bai He with a text message:

“Secretary Bai, please arrange a meeting with Shareholder Zhou for me. Let’s set the time for tomorrow morning at 9:30 AM. I have something to discuss with him.”

...The next day, 9:40 AM.

After sufficient rest,

Ye Xingyu once again radiated 100% energy and vitality.

He only took 10 minutes

to sell all the shares of this small investment company he held

to the second largest shareholder.

Completely extricating himself from the investment company.

Speaking of this company,

he had founded it himself after graduating from the School of Finance,

with the purpose of gaining experience.

Now,

he needed to completely separate himself from the mundane affairs of reality.

Therefore, he sold this company without hesitation.

From now on,

he would no longer have the identity of a company boss.

Only the in-game ID—Falling Nine Heavens!

Walking out of the corporate park where he often strolled,

facing the warm sun above his head,

Ye Xingyu was in a very pleasant mood.

It was time for him to go home and participate in the upcoming special dungeon event.

Just then,

an unexpected person appeared before Ye Xingyu.

She was wearing a clean and neat white suit OL outfit.

The standard attire of a business elite.

Her face had delicate light makeup.

A young beauty whose appearance surpassed 95% of women on the street walked over.

She walked straight up to Ye Xingyu.

“Bai He, why are you out here?”

“From now on, I won’t be your boss.”

“Speaking of which, I want to thank you for your hard work over a long time. I wish you all the best in your future career.”

Ye Xingyu gave Bai He a polite smile.

He said gently.

Facing this exceptionally capable subordinate,

Ye Xingyu didn’t mind having a brief farewell with Bai He.

Bai He reached out and lightly smoothed her hair.

Her tone, neither sad nor happy, said:

“Mr. Ye, I don’t know what changes caused you to cash out a large sum of money these past two days.”

“However, the position of CEO’s secretary, once a new CEO takes office, the first person to leave will, without exception, be me.”

Bai He’s words were extremely realistic.

The position of secretary requires 100% trust from the boss

to be able to continue working.

Now that Ye Xingyu had withdrawn,

Bai He’s position suddenly became very awkward.

Unless she could gain the full trust of the new boss in a short time,

otherwise, she would soon be replaced.

Gaining someone’s trust

was undoubtedly very difficult.

Ye Xingyu couldn’t guess Bai He’s thoughts, so he tactfully said:

“I’m sorry, Bai He, the changes happened too suddenly. I didn’t give you enough time to adapt.”

“I can only wish you all the best in the future. If you have any difficulties, you can call me. I will give you whatever help I can.”

Ye Xingyu slightly gestured to Bai He.

He waved his hand, intending to say goodbye.

Who knew.

Bai He’s face actually showed a hint of reluctance.

Her tone was slightly anxious as she said:

“Mr. Ye! Please wait! Can I ask what you will be doing next? Can I continue to follow you?”

“Ah?”

Ye Xingyu felt a little surprised.

He hadn’t realized before

that Bai He had such deep feelings for him.

Bai He’s eyes revealed deep affection.

She had a hint of reluctance.

Ye Xingyu gave a self-deprecating smile and honestly replied to her:

“If I say that withdrawing from reality is to wholeheartedly play a game, would you find it funny?”

“Ah?”

Bai He couldn’t help but be stunned.

“A game?”

Something that, in the eyes of a business elite,

was purely a waste of time, energy, and money, ultimately yielding nothing,

would actually catch Mr. Ye’s eye?

And for it,

he chose to abandon all his real-world careers.

Bai He’s first reaction was that it was impossible.

But these words came directly from Mr. Ye’s mouth.

Which made Bai He have to believe him.

“Mr. Ye, what game are you talking about?”

“deep space. There have been a lot of advertisements recently, you should have heard its name more or less.”

“By the way, if you lose your job, then I suggest you try it, it should be very beneficial for your future.”

“deep space” invading reality

was still unknown to anyone.

Even if Ye Xingyu were to proclaim it to the whole world,

not many people would be willing to believe him.

Therefore,

he could only subtly hint to Bai He.

If he told her seriously,

she would not believe him.

Having said all he could.

Ye Xingyu officially bid farewell to Bai He:

“Goodbye, Bai He. I will transfer a sum of money to you later, as a bonus for your hard work for me over the past two years.”

Parting on good terms.

Ye Xingyu quickly left.