Bai Zihe responded indifferently.
As the bank president, Zhang Weimin had a good eye for people.
Seeing Bai Zihe's lukewarm reaction, he understood the man's personality. He immediately made a gesture of invitation: "Mr. Bai, the fifty billion has been prepared. All you need to do is sign the document."
"Mm."
Bai Zihe grunted and walked directly into Citibank.
At the entrance, Liu Hui and Zhou Yumo were left stunned.
Citibank's president, Zhang Weimin, personally came out to greet Bai Zihe.
And it was all because Bai Zihe had scheduled to withdraw fifty billion!
Fifty billion...
That was enough to buy the Zhou family ten times over!
Furthermore, Bai Zihe was taking out cash. What did that imply?
It implied that his own wealth far exceeded this amount!!!
Even more so.
Zhang Weimin was bowing and fawning over Bai Zihe, acting like a groveling sycophant!
What was Bai Zihe's true identity to warrant such subservience?
For a moment.
Liu Hui and Zhou Yumo were so shocked they almost forgot to breathe, only their vacant eyes gazing in the direction of the receding crowd.
Inside Citibank.
After Bai Zihe signed the document, Zhang Weimin swiftly processed the transaction.
The money and certificates were ready.
Let's go!
The Su's Auction House was located in a small alley on East Street.
While not as bustling as the city center, it wasn't remote either, offering a certain tranquility.
But beneath the calm, a storm was brewing!
The auction hall was divided into two floors.
The first floor was the general seating area, with hundreds of seats scattered around, resembling a chessboard embracing the central auction stage.
The second floor housed the VIP boxes.
Those who entered the VIP boxes were invariably the elite and influential figures of Suhang.
Within one of these boxes.
The important disciples of the Qin family were all present.
Qin Shengtian, the patriarch of the Qin family, sat at the head of the table, his eyes half-closed as he listened to reports.
"Patriarch, the two billion funds have been secured!"
"Patriarch, we've also notified the Ling family."
"Patriarch, Dr. Hua has also been scheduled. As soon as the Golden-Thread Qilin Marrow is obtained, the young master will be treated immediately!"
"..."
Hearing everyone's reports, Qin Shengtian nodded slightly. "Mm."
Everything was ready!
No, something was still missing!
Qin Shengtian's eyes snapped open, a sharp glint flashing in his cloudy irises. He asked, "Guo'er, what about the assassin syndicate?"
This time, the Qin family had hired a professional assassin syndicate to hunt down Bai Zihe!
This matter was being handled by Qin Wuguo.
Qin Wuguo's expression stiffened, and he truthfully replied, "Patriarch, the leader of the assassin syndicate cannot be reached at the moment."
"What?"
Qin Shengtian's eyes widened, his gaze erupting with terrifying anger. "Why wasn't this reported to me!"
Qin Wuguo quickly said, "Father, the deputy leader of the assassin syndicate can be reached. I'll call him now."
He then made a phone call.
Soon after.
His expression relaxed.
After hanging up, Qin Wuguo said, "Father, there's no need to worry!"
"The leader of the assassin syndicate has a habit of indulging before every mission. He'll come once it's over."
"This syndicate has an excellent reputation in the industry. They have completed 13 missions to date, and every single one was successful, without exception."
Upon hearing this, Qin Shengtian's complexion improved slightly. "These assassins are desperate characters; having a few peculiar habits is normal."
"Since everything is in place, let's focus all our efforts on bidding for the Golden-Thread Qilin Marrow."
Qin Shengtian's tiger-like eyes scanned the Qin family members. "After this is accomplished, our Qin family will cooperate with the Ling family to jointly eliminate Bai Zihe!"
"Clatter!"
The lights in the auction hall illuminated.
The auctioneer, dressed in a red dress, gracefully ascended the stage.
The auction officially began.
The preceding bids were unremarkable, and the bidding process was dull and uninteresting, without any ripple.
Until.
A maid carried a brocade box onto the stage.
The brocade box was covered with a transparent lid, allowing the item to be clearly seen.
The Golden-Thread Qilin Marrow!!!
The highlight of the night had arrived!!!
Qin Shengtian suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing through them.
"The item to be auctioned next is a medicinal herb called 'Golden-Thread Qilin Marrow'."
"As everyone knows, Qilin Marrow is a premium medicinal ingredient that promotes blood circulation, disperses stagnation, and strengthens muscles, making it an excellent aid for recovery after injuries."
"The Golden-Thread Qilin Marrow forms after Qilin Marrow has undergone a long period of time. Its efficacy is ten times stronger, capable of reviving the dead, regenerating flesh and bone, and possesses the miraculous effect of soothing meridians."
"The starting bid is five hundred million."
"The bidding now begins!"