Seeing Shen Yushu concede, the other wealthy individuals were amused.
In the circle of the rich, it was either you didn't compete, or you competed to win! If you competed and couldn't win, it was an extremely shameful thing.
Having lost this battle, Shen Yushu was utterly disgraced.
"Haha, couldn't even hold on at 1 billion, it seems the Shen family's financial strength is just so-so."
"If you can't win, don't compete. Puffing your chest out to look fat, only to be instantly defeated and utterly humiliated."
"Does the Shen family still have the face to stay?"
Facing the mockery of everyone, Shen Yushu felt a burning pain on his face.
The more he thought about it, the more dejected he felt.
He glared at Lu Ming for a few seconds, then suddenly let out a cold snort, questioning, "Something's not right, everyone. As everyone knows, Lu Ming is just a tomb keeper, where did he get so much money? Even if he married into the Jiang family, the Jiang family's financial resources wouldn't be enough to come up with 1 billion!"
Everyone nodded simultaneously.
It made sense.
Shen Yushu said with a sinister smile, "Lu Ming, you bid 1 billion, are you sure you're not calculating with hell money?"
Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.
"Hell money? Possibly!"
"After all, he's a tomb keeper, he probably uses hell money on a daily basis."
"Damn, wouldn't the denominations of hell money start at 100 million? 1 billion would just be 10 pieces of paper! How stingy! If it were me, I'd start at at least 10 billion!"
Everyone showed a mocking expression towards Lu Ming.
No one believed Lu Ming could produce 1 billion.
They would rather believe Lu Ming had 1 billion in hell money than 1 billion RMB.
Jiang Lan and Qiao Ling felt uncomfortable hearing the various taunts.
But they also looked at Lu Ming curiously, wanting to know how Lu Ming would resolve the current situation. Although Lu Ming's medical skills were superb and his combat power was off the charts, none of these could be directly converted into money!
1 billion, how could he produce it?
Looking at Lu Ming's simple clothes, worth perhaps less than 100 yuan from head to toe, who could believe that such a person could produce 1 billion?
Shen Yushu immediately said to Xu Jun, "Young Master Xu, quickly make Lu Ming pay! According to the auction rules, if Lu Ming cannot pay, then his bid of 1 billion is considered disturbing the order of the venue and causing trouble! He should be detained for at least ten days to half a month, right?"
Xu Jun frowned slightly.
Lu Ming had been kind to him, and he didn't want Lu Ming to suffer.
But!
Lu Ming's actions just now were indeed a bit hard to justify.
Bidding 1 billion in public, if he couldn't pay, strictly speaking, Lu Ming would indeed have to be detained for a while and fined.
Xu Jun hesitated.
He was thinking of how to help Lu Ming break through the situation, and he wanted to find an excuse to cover for Lu Ming.
However, Lu Ming smiled slightly and said, "Young Master Shen is right, Young Master Xu. According to the rules, I should pay now."
Uh...
Xu Jun's face turned extremely ugly. Why was he throwing himself into the line of fire?
If he couldn't produce the money, even if Xu Jun wanted to find an excuse for Lu Ming, he wouldn't know where to start.
Shen Yushu wouldn't miss this opportunity to deal with Lu Ming.
He shouted, "Young Master Xu, you heard him. Our tomb keeper brother Lu Ming is ready to pay! Young Master Xu, what are you hesitating for? Hurry up."
Xu Jun frowned slightly.
He stared at Lu Ming and said, "Are you sure you want to pay?"
"Sure."
"This... if the money is not enough, there will be penalties."
"I know."
Lu Ming looked confident.
But besides Lu Ming, everyone else looked at Lu Ming as if he were a clown, waiting to see him embarrassed later.
Xu Jun sighed, and finally, thinking of Lu Ming's well-being, said, "Actually, you don't have to pay the full 1 billion all at once. You can pay a deposit first, 100 million is enough, and the rest can be paid later."
This was considered giving Lu Ming a way out.
100 million, even if Lu Ming couldn't produce it, the Jiang family could definitely afford it.
As for the rest, there would be ways to resolve it later.
If all else failed, they could find an excuse to return the crown.
Anyone with eyes could see that Xu Jun was genuinely looking out for Lu Ming and had done his utmost.
Unfortunately.
Lu Ming didn't appreciate it!
He smiled and said, "No need, no need. Paying this little money in installments is too troublesome, isn't it? 1 billion, I'll pay it all at once. It saves a lot of procedures, and it's convenient for everyone."
Jiang Mengxin, standing nearby, was completely speechless. "You brought this upon yourself! Young Master Xu has been incredibly kind to you, yet you're intent on self-destruction. Lu Ming, I truly don't know what to say to you."
Shen Yushu said very happily, "Brother Lu is truly rich and powerful. Since that's the case, hurry up and pay!"
The others watched Lu Ming with wicked smiles.
Waiting to see him make a fool of himself.
At this point, even if Xu Jun wanted to show favoritism, it would be of no use.
Helplessly.
Xu Jun waved his hand, signaling the ready staff to come forward.
"Mr. Lu Ming, please make your payment."
And so.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Lu Ming took out a dark bank card from his humble pocket and handed it to the staff.
Everyone chuckled when they saw the bank card.
"Look at that bank card, it's worn out!"
"Sigh, even the bank card is in such a shabby condition, one can imagine how poor this person is. With this economic status, he actually boasted he could pay 1 billion, how dare he?"
"Some people are just born to brag."
"In my opinion, this damned tomb keeper is deliberately making a fool of himself to gain attention, then find some media to hype it up, and he'll be famous immediately! This kind of hype is called – infamy!"
Black, worn out, yet famous!
Everyone speculated about Lu Ming's actions, but no matter the speculation, one thing was the same: no one believed Lu Ming could actually produce 1 billion.
But!
The staff who received the bank card were different.
At first, they thought it was a normal bank card, but when they looked closely, they realized it wasn't an ordinary bank card at all, but a Black Gold Dragon Card!
The Black Gold Dragon Card was a limited edition bank card custom-made by Zijing Bank for its super-clients, crafted from special deep-sea cold iron.
The value of this card alone was over ten million yuan!
The number of customers who could own such a card was no more than 5 worldwide!
The staff were seasoned professionals in the industry. The moment they saw the Black Gold Dragon Card, they realized that the person before them was definitely not ordinary.
Furthermore, after careful identification by the staff, they confirmed that the owner of this card was none other than China's legendary superhero – Dragon Warlord!
This Black Gold Dragon Card was the exclusive bank card of the Dragon Warlord!
Hoo~~
The two staff members exchanged glances, and they both saw the shock in each other's eyes.
Their attitude towards Lu Ming instantly became respectful. "Mr. Lu, please wait a moment, we will process your payment immediately."
Next.
With the staff's skilled operation, the bank card began the payment process.
With a 'ding' sound.
1 billion, payment successful.