Top-Tier Superpower Student-Chapter 534 - 506: The Contest of Pride
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That's twenty million we're talking about here. If I really did raise the bid to twenty-one million, I'd have to sell my underwear to pay it off.
Zhang Chu, regardless of the flamboyant woman by his side, said angrily, "Kid, who the hell do you think you are? Think you're so great just because you have money? Do you even know who I am? I'm Zhang Chu."
He thought his reputation would be enough to intimidate Lin Tian, but he was wrong.
Lin Tian replied, "Zhang Chu? Who's that? Never heard of him. I have money, and that makes me impressive. Money lets me be capricious." He intentionally provoked Zhang Chu.
Lin Tian had always been low-key, but when it came to evildoers, he responded in kind — Zhang Chu mocked him with money, so he crushed Zhang Chu's dignity with money.
"Fuck your mother, you really don't know how high the sky is or how deep the earth is. I'm going to waste you," Zhang Chu shouted, clenching his fist and about to punch Lin Tian.
"Zhang Chu!" A cold voice rang out, and Zhang Chu stopped in his tracks, turning to see a man wearing an expensive suit and sunglasses, followed by two bodyguards.
"Brother Dong!" Zhang Chu immediately ran over with a fawning smile. It seemed that this 'Brother Dong' was an even bigger deal than Zhang Chu.
This man was Liang Dong, a good friend to Zhang Chu and richer than him.
"Brother Dong, what brings you here?" Zhang Chu asked.
"My brother encountered some trouble. How could I not come to help?" Liang Dong said, eyeing Lin Tian with ill intent.
With newfound confidence, Zhang Chu introduced to Lin Tian, "This handsome guy here is Liang Dong, my 'Brother Dong'. He's known as the 'Overlord of Yunhai'. Just call him Brother Dong."
Lin Tian smiled disdainfully. This Liang Dong was far from worthy of being called his brother.
A smirk on his lips, Liang Dong said to Lin Tian, "Humph, still don't acknowledge me? I'll show you what I'm capable of."
"That car." Liang Dong pointed at the Audi R8, saying, "I'll offer twenty-five million for it, a gift for my buddy Zhang."
Zhang Chu, grinning, gave Liang Dong a thumbs up and said, "Brother Dong, you're so generous. Thank you!"
Turning around, he sneered at Lin Tian, "Brother Dong has offered twenty-five million to buy this Audi R8 as a gift for me. Do you still have the money? If not, get lost quickly."
"Thirty million," Lin Tian said expressionlessly.
Zhang Chu was dumbfounded. Another five million added, spending thirty million on an Audi R8 that cost six million—this was just absurd!
Although Liang Dong had promised to buy the car, Zhang Chu knew he would have to repay the favor eventually. A thirty million favor was something Zhang Chu couldn't afford to return.
Zhang Chu subconsciously tugged at the hem of Liang Dong's suit, signaling him not to bid again.
Liang Dong ignored Zhang Chu. Now he was furious. He couldn't believe that Lin Tian dared to stand up to him, the 'Overlord of Yunhai'. Buying this car was not only for Zhang Chu but also a matter of pride for the Overlord himself.
He gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, contemplating raising the bid yet again.
At that moment, the waiter had a bright idea. They were keen to see two tycoons compete in a bidding war for face. Such an opportunity could be a once-in-a-lifetime event for some, and now it had landed right in her lap. She had to take action.
Liang Dong's face was an ashen hue, ready to bid again, but the waiter quickly interjected, "Sir, you're a tycoon, and to be frank, spending thirty million on an Audi R8 isn't quite worth it. We have a top-of-the-line Ferrari here, handmade, limited to fifteen vehicles worldwide, valued at eighty million!"
"Would either of you be interested in taking a look?" the waiter ventured.
If she could sell this eighty million Ferrari, she would not only receive nearly two million in commission, but more importantly, she could attain the position of sales assistant manager or even sales manager. This one car could change her life forever.
"I'm interested. Lead the way," Lin Tian said outright, as if the eighty million car was just a trivial matter for him.
A twitch at the corner of Zhang Chu's mouth, he quickly shook his head, signaling Liang Dong not to buy it.
Liang Dong, unable to swallow his pride, stomped after Lin Tian.
The waiter led them to Area A, where a fiery red Ferrari sat in a glass room.
"So beautiful!" He Qianqian exclaimed, hands crossed over her chest in awe.
The fiery red Ferrari, regally perched on a podium, was dignified and majestic, blazing like the sun. Its body was semi-streamlined, and its doors opened with an extravagant twist—both cool and stylish.
Everyone but the waiters were amazed upon seeing the car. Even Lin Tian, who wasn't a car enthusiast, couldn't help but want to take it for a spin.
"You like it?" Lin Tian asked, hugging He Qianqian.
She nodded, her gaze fixed on the Ferrari.
"Eighty million, I'll buy it," Lin Tian called out, waving his bank card.
The female waiter's eyes lit up with joy—almost ready to treat Lin Tian like her own father. She eagerly took the card and praised, "Sir, you're truly generous. The lady by your side is sure to be happy."
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Out of courtesy, he asked Liang Dong, "Mr. Liang, eighty million, may I ask if you're buying it?"
Liang Dong's mouth twisted, wishing he could press the female waiter down to the ground for a beating. In his bank card, he had a total savings of eighty-five million—his entire fortune. Spending it on a single car, he couldn't bear it.
Lin Tian secretly used his superpower to probe Liang Dong's memories and discovered that Liang Dong only had eighty-five million in savings and didn't want to buy such an expensive car. He was only enduring the pain to save face.
Lin Tian chuckled to himself. Now that he knew Liang Dong's strength and thoughts, he had to trick him today, making him lose face and dignity.
Lin Tian said with a smile, "From the look in Mr. Liang's eyes just now, I can tell that you also like this car very much. Men should buy what they like. The proud Mr. Liang, the Overlord of Yunhai, surely can't afford this car, right!"
He deliberately provoked Liang Dong, and Liang Dong took the bait, stifling his rage and saying, "Eighty-one million, I'll buy this car."
The two engaged in a bidding war again, and the female waiter was thrilled, quickly praising, "Mr. Liang is so generous. If you take this car home, countless beauties will throw themselves at you."
Mr. Liang smiled weakly. He was smiling, but his heart was bleeding!
He looked at Lin Tian, smiling while grinding his teeth, and said, "Are you going to raise the price again?"
"Eighty-two million." Lin Tian spoke nonchalantly.
Liang Dong, with a hardened heart, shouted, "Eighty-three million."
"Eighty-five million. I must have this car today," Lin Tian intentionally shouted loudly.
Liang Dong's face contorted; eighty-five million was all he had in savings and he couldn't possibly spend it all on a car.
He wasn't as wealthy as Lin Tian, left speechless, but he still thought of tricking Lin Tian. He had heard that Lin Tian was determined to get the car no matter what, so he decided to raise the price and abandon the bid at the end, making Lin Tian pay a fortune.
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Liang Dong smirked to himself and yelled, "Ninety million!"
"Adding five million in one go, Mr. Liang truly lives up to the title of Yunhai's Overlord, such a tycoon." The waiter said excitedly, nearly ready to call Liang Dong 'Daddy'. Selling a car for ninety million would make her a legend in the sales industry.
Lin Tian knew Liang Dong only had eighty-five million in savings, and raising the bid to ninety million caught him by surprise. Then, using his superpower to probe memories again, he probed Lin's thoughts.
He scoffed, realizing Liang Dong's intention was simply to make him spend more money on the car.
Dared to trick me? I'll outsmart you, Lin Tian thought to himself. Following that, he said, "Ninety million is too much; I don't have that kind of money. Since Mr. Liang is willing to spend ninety million on the car, let's give it to him!"
After he finished, he sneered secretly, wanting to see how Liang Dong would wrap this up.
Liang Dong was stunned, feeling as if the sky was falling. He had just heard that Lin Tian was determined to get the car no matter the cost, but in the blink of an eye, he had spent ninety million on it.
Liang Dong turned around and saw Lin Tian's grinning eyes, realizing he had been played by Lin Tian.
Lin! Tian!
Liang Dong clenched his fists, glaring furiously at Lin Tian.
It was then that the female waiter stepped forward and said, "Mr. Liang, please hand over your bank card so I can process the payment, and then you can collect the car. This is the world's most luxurious automobile, and only a tycoon like you deserves to enjoy such a car."
"Yeah, Mr. Liang is such a tycoon, I definitely can't afford ninety million. Only a tycoon like Mr. Liang can," Lin Tian mocked from the side.
Liang Dong smiled awkwardly, not knowing what to do for a moment. He certainly couldn't really give his bank card to the waiter; once she swiped it, the truth would come out. He couldn't face borrowing from Zhang Chu, and borrowing from his henchmen would be too embarrassing to admit.
While Liang Dong was feeling helpless, the anxious female waiter asked him, "Mr. Liang, do you have any difficulties?"
"What difficulties could I have? I'm just waiting here for a bit; is there a problem with that?" Liang Dong retorted illogically.
"Exactly, what trouble could my brother Dong have? Could the Overlord of Yunhai not have ninety million?" Zhang Chu reprimanded the waiter alongside.
The waiter hastily apologized, looking wronged and thinking, If you have no difficulties, then just take out the money!
Another dozen seconds passed, and Liang Dong stood there rigidly, with the waiter anxiously waiting by his side, not daring to speak up.
Lin Tian stepped forward and said, "Mr. Liang, ninety million is not a small amount, and anyone can be short on cash. If you're five hundred million short, I can lend it to you. Just write me an IOU."
"Nonsense," Zhang Chu stood up and yelled, "Would our brother Dong be short of five hundred million? Brother Dong can come up with five billion. He wouldn't borrow from you."
Liang Dong smirked silently, wanting to throttle Zhang Chu. Still, he was puzzled about how Lin Tian knew he was short five hundred million. Could it be a lucky guess? That was too accurate!
After more than a minute, Liang Dong still stood there, silent, with the waiter not daring to ask further.
Lin Tian grew impatient and no longer wanted to waste time with him, saying directly, "Mr. Liang, are you buying or not? If not, just speak up. I'm still looking to sell. Pretending to have money when you're short, it's only a matter of time before you're exposed. Even if you dawdle till nightfall, you still only have eighty-five million. Ninety million, you can't afford it."