I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping
Chapter 893 - 652 Favorability rating +10 (second update)

Chapter 893: 652 Favorability rating +10 (second update)

The first gambling license auction had concluded.

It’s just unclear whether it could be called a resounding success.

At the very least, when the Crown Prince left, his complexion wasn’t looking too good.

Following Einstein’s theory of relativity,

if someone is displeased, naturally, someone else is pleased.

Exiting the council pavilion and getting into the car, Lan Peizhi’s lips finally lifted into a slight curve.

"That was costly."

Five hundred and ten billion.

Calling it "costly" was an understatement.

If converted into cash, it would have been enough to fill the entire council pavilion.

Jiang Chen fit the image of a behind-the-scenes financier perfectly, his face showing no unusual emotion.

Had he been the one calling the shots, it wouldn’t have been so "conservative."

Of course,

Lan Peizhi was surely just kindly trying to save him money.

"Not bad, though a bit of a loss, at least it’s acceptable."

The act must be performed in full.

At this moment,

Song Chao Ge walked out of the council pavilion and noticed their car.

Song Chao Ge nodded lightly as a greeting and then proceeded towards his waiting vehicle.

Such demeanor truly merits admiration.

"Since you’ve known him, have you ever seen him lose his temper?"

Jiang Chen couldn’t help but ask.

"It’s only the first auction, there are two more gambling licenses to come."

Lan Peizhi’s response was concise.

Jiang Chen nodded thoughtfully.

Lan Peizhi turned towards him, "How much money is left?"

Jiang Chen was taken aback, then let out a wry smile, "Not much left."

"Looking at the current situation, it’s not going to be difficult for Song Chao Ge to get a gambling license."

Even though she had won the number one gambling license, and everyone else had left empty-handed, this auction had revealed everyone’s limits to some extent.

"If it really comes down to it, we’ll have to keep filing applications."

Jiang Chen sighed softly.

Lan Peizhi’s gaze swept over the dragon-embroidered sleeve, "Don’t push yourself too hard."

"I promised you, and I won’t go back on my word."

Jiang Chen took a breath, his expression resolute, as if he had made a significant decision.

Lan Peizhi didn’t say anything but simply instructed the driver to start the car.

Meanwhile,

A long-absent notification sound arose.

[Lan Peizhi’s favorability rating toward you +10]

Jiang Chen’s face remained unchanged, calm and composed.

Thick accumulation leads to a burst forth, or perhaps just letting nature take its course.

As the saying goes: sow in spring, reap in autumn.

All the efforts made before were finally bearing fruit.

The favorability rating had finally reached 80.

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He Family Manor.

Key family members had nearly all gathered together.

In recent days, this faction-ridden major family seemed unusually united.

Although there were many people present and sitting together, not a single person spoke.

The atmosphere was so eerily silent it nearly became oppressive, making the deliberately distant nanny feel somewhat stifled.

"Tap, tap, tap..."

Footfalls resonated.

He Tai, who had participated in the first auction, returned from the council pavilion.

These influential tycoons in Haojiang looked at each other, yet not a single one took the initiative to greet her.

In the end, it was He Hongtu, the eldest son of the He Family, who called out, "Mom."

The indifferent Crown Prince of the He Family approached and took his mother’s arm.

"Mom, don’t take it too hard, it’s just the first gambling license, there are still two more left."

It was obvious.

The outcome from the council pavilion had already leaked out.

As The Uncrowned King, the He Family had suffered a setback from the get-go, failing to retain the first gambling license, which was snatched away by someone else.

Without a doubt, as this news continued to spread, it would deal a huge blow to the He Family’s influence.

It was precisely for this reason that these core members of the He Family seemed so grave.

"Yes, sister, don’t dwell on it. We all know you did your best."

Unworthy of her years of standing toe-to-toe with the principal wife, Second Tai’s words, even though her daughter He Junru played an indispensable role in the family’s internal strife, were vitally important themselves, and she delivered them quite beautifully.

While ostensibly consoling He Tai and absolving her of blame, in reality, she was reminding everyone that He Tai was the first person responsible for the auction’s defeat.

Naturally, the indifferent He Hongtu didn’t have such cunning; following his aunt’s words, he added, "Yeah, mom, the bid exceeded five hundred billion, which was completely beyond our capacity. Continuing to compete would have been counterproductive."

"Are these people insane to bid over five hundred billion?"

The Fourth Tai couldn’t help but exclaim.

She had come alone today; He Yihui was not present.

"Yes, one gambling license is not worth that much money," concurred the Third Tai.

"It might not be worth it to us, but it’s different for others," interjected Second Tai, her eyes glistening with wisdom, "Our He Family has always been deeply rooted in Haojiang, but for others, obtaining a gambling license is akin to getting a ticket to enter Haojiang. Spending five hundred billion is completely acceptable to them. If it were for the second license, then it wouldn’t be worth it."

Everyone understood this line of thought.

"Second sister, are you saying that we should be happy about this defeat? Happy to have eliminated a competitor?"

The Third Tai couldn’t help but speak sarcastically, hitting right where Second Tai intended.

Her sisters were still too naive; weren’t these words even more pointed at He Tai?

He Tai, supported by her son, sat down. Throughout the whole process, she had not spoken. Whether before or after the Gambling King’s demise, this woman, who could never be ignored within the He Family, had never looked so troubled before.

"Mom, you’ve worked hard. Have some water."

He Hongtu was indeed a filial son. Compared to the gambling license auction that could affect the family’s future, he seemed more concerned about his mother’s feelings.

Perhaps sensing his filial piety, He Tai’s mood eased a bit, but she still didn’t touch the cup of tea, signaling He Hongtu to set it down.

"Secure the second, fight for the third."

She murmured.

Everyone involuntarily looked towards He Junru.

At the last family meeting, He Junru’s assessment of the gambling license auction had been stunning. Now that the first auction had concluded, it seemed to be unfolding as He Junru had predicted.

"Junru, you really called it. Seven hundred billion was indeed not enough."

As an extraordinary figure, after marrying the Gambling King, He Tai had weathered countless storms. Inevitable anger followed by gradual calming only led her to a sense of helplessness.

The gambling license was taken in a legal and proper auction. If there was anyone to blame, it was only their own financial shortcomings.

"Auntie, the auction is over. Big brother is right, don’t take it too much to heart."

He Junru didn’t react much; she seemed detached, or rather, had anticipated such an outcome.

"The auction this time has indeed concluded, but what I’m thinking about is the next two gambling licenses."

He Tai spoke slowly and somberly, "The current auction reached five hundred and ten billion. We only have a little over seven hundred billion. How do we secure the second and fight for the third?"

She wasn’t blaming He Junru for sowing discord. It seemed she was merely asking herself.

This once dominant matriarch of the He Family finally revealed a trace of frailty.

Based on the just-concluded first auction, talking about fighting for the third was moot; securing two licenses with seven hundred billion would be extremely difficult.

"If it comes to it, we go down together; nobody will have it easy!"

The Gambling King’s brother clearly saw the dire situation as well, his expression fierce and dark.

"Uncle, we live in a society governed by law; we can’t act recklessly."

He Hongtu said earnestly.

"Junru, come up here with me."

He Tai spoke up.