29: Chapter 29 There are only two possibilities when it comes to bullying you: zero or countless times.

"Take it, and transfer the money."

Yang Fan saw no need to haggle. The price offered was likely quite high; other auction houses probably wouldn't offer such a high price.

"Very well, Mr. Yang, please wait a moment."

Li Yang went to the side to make a phone call. Although the amount of money was huge, it was not a problem.

The money arrived shortly after.

【China Construction Bank: 3.236 billion received. Balance: 3.78 billion.】

Yang Fan checked the balance; it should be more than enough to buy a manor.

Li Yang reached out his hand and said, "Thank you for your trust in Firm."

Yang Fan also extended his hand. In a few days, I doubt you'll be saying that!

Besides, he still had a great deal of calligraphy from Wang Xizhi and Emperor Taizong of Tang on hand.

"Hmm, how are things going with the auction?"

"It's in a week. Many big shots want to come and bid in person, so it will take a little longer."

"Your piece of calligraphy needs to be delivered to the venue one day in advance!"

Since the news was released, many big shots have been very interested in calligraphy like this; it will likely sell for a good price.

Yang Fan nodded. "I'll have someone send it over then."

"Then I'll be off."

Yang Fan stood up immediately. He planned to treat Bai Jingtian to a meal. He had been in Shanghai for so long and hadn't treated his good brother to a meal yet.

"Mr. Yang, let me send a car to take you."

Yang Fan was practically a VVVIP at the auction house now; how could they let a distinguished guest take a taxi?

"Thanks."

Yang Fan didn't decline; after all, they were making money off of him too.

Arriving downstairs at the hotel, Yang Fan watched the Rolls-Royce drive away.

The back seat of this car was really quite comfortable; he could buy one when he had the chance.

He took out his phone and called Bai Jingtian. "Hey, are you free tonight? Let me treat you to dinner!"

"I thought you'd forgotten about your brother now that you've got money."

"If anyone is treating, it should be me. I have to fulfill the duties of a host, after all."

"Didn't you break up? How about I introduce you to someone new? She's from Shanghai Theatre Academy, super pretty!"

"And if she becomes a star in the future, you might even be able to play the role of a kept man and not have to work at all."

Although Bai Jingtian was also a graduate of the Finance College, he belonged to the generation that lives off their parents. He hadn't looked for a job since graduation and spent his days just having fun.

Yang Fan was speechless. This guy talked about being a kept man as if it were a matter of course.

But with that guy's muscular build, how could his thinking be like that!!

"Fine, we'll see. You pick the place; you're definitely more familiar with them than I am."

Bai Jingtian often maxed out his father's credit card to get into high-end establishments, so he knew most of the good places in Shanghai.

He wasn't short of money now, so he couldn't let this guy pay. "Sure, I'll send you the location in a bit." "Got it."

Yang Fan was actually quite happy to have such a friend. After all, given his family's situation, people in the village avoided him, fearing he would come asking for money or other things.

Not to mention those at school; the people who could get into the Finance College were all refined egoists. If you were useful to them in the future, they would befriend you; if you were useless, they wouldn't even acknowledge you.

Although Yang Fan had a strong heart, this friend was like a light in his dark night.

After Yang Fan arrived at the hotel, Jiang Lan was already organizing the materials. He walked over and took a look; there was not only text but also accompanying pictures.

Jiang Lan was quite attentive; he hadn't even asked for pictures. "Good work. Leave it at that; no need to organize further."

Jiang Lan had been preparing to put the text and pictures together. There was no need for that; just give it to Emperor Taizong of Tang. If they couldn't even sort this out, they might as well quit. "Oh, alright!"

Jiang Lan felt that these things were for people who completely didn't understand, so she had added pictures and was preparing to sort them.

"Are the potatoes and sweet potatoes ready?" "I've bought them all. They're ready-made and have already been transported to the warehouse."

Jiang Lan looked at Yang Fan as she said this. When she went to check how to store the items, she hadn't expected the warehouse to be empty. "Um... the rice in the warehouse is gone. Boss, are you aware of this?"

"Yes, I know. I had someone take it away." Yang Fan said casually. Anyway, there was no surveillance there, so who would know where it went!!

"That's good. I was scared to death when I went; I thought it had been stolen!!"

Jiang Lan was indeed terrified at first, but then she thought about how the boss had voluntarily had the surveillance removed, so it probably hadn't been stolen.

"I have a classmate treating me to dinner tonight. Do you want to come?" "Can I go?" "There's no 'can' or 'cannot'. If you want to go, I'll just take you along."

Yang Fan wouldn't actually let that guy Bai Jingtian introduce him to any date, especially not someone from Shanghai Theatre Academy. These people were no better than those in the finance circle. Just for fun, maybe.

"Then I'll go. I'm a bit bored alone at the hotel." "Do I need to change my clothes?"

Jiang Lan looked at her outfit, hoping she wouldn't embarrass Yang Fan. "No need, just wear your usual clothes." Jiang Lan's usual clothes were very young and vibrant, which suited her well. Who doesn't love a JK outfit!!

At 6 PM, Bai Jingtian sent Yang Fan the location for dinner. A place where you could see the night view of the Huangpu River.

Yang Fan had also gone out in the afternoon to store the items in the warehouse into his trading space. Otherwise, he would have forgotten when he got up in the morning.

"I saw you on the phone when I went out, and you were still on the phone when I got back. What's wrong?"

"It's my mom again. I haven't answered her calls for a few days, and she thinks I'm going to pocket that money myself. She's furious and said she's going to have the police arrest me!!"

Yang Fan was stunned. How did the police get involved? "Your mom should be sent to a psychiatric hospital for emergency treatment; maybe there's still hope." "Listening to your mom's tone, you'd think your family runs the police station, arresting whoever they want."

"Block her immediately. If that doesn't work, change your phone number." "Don't worry, if she comes looking for you, I'm here!!" "You have to resist bravely. Your mother exploits you at zero cost; once it happens, it will happen countless times."

Yang Fan had never seen such a shameless person, but if she could really use police power, she might actually find them. However, Yang Fan wasn't afraid. Even if they had to go to court over the household registration issue, so be it. Dragging it out for ten or eight years wouldn't affect him. At most, Jiang Lan's registration would be moved out of his, but it would still be in Shanghai, so it wouldn't matter.

"Okay, Boss. I'll listen to you." Since Yang Fan said it was fine, she would ignore it. She wanted to be willful for once; after all, she had been a good girl since she was little.

7:30 PM. Yang Fan and Jiang Lan arrived at the riverside restaurant. Looking into the distance, he was filled with emotions. Although the night view had always been beautiful, in the past, he was either working part-time or on his way to work, never having time to appreciate it.

As soon as the two of them came up, Bai Jingtian saw them. "Superman Fan, over here!!"

Yang Fan smiled. Thinking back now, it really was a bit like Superman: classes during the day, part-time jobs at night, and then continuing classes after work. "You've gotten even more muscular, kid." Yang Fan walked up and patted him; he was even more muscular than a woman!!