Rustic Charm: The Doctor Immortal
Chapter 244: Eliminated in the 1st Round

Chapter 244: Chapter 244: Eliminated in the 1st Round

The tone was teasing, filled with disdain.

Chen Dashan frowned and turned his head, seeing Qin Lan adorned with jewelry, looking at him with a smirk. Zhao Qiqiang followed behind Qin Lan, looking at Chen Dashan with arrogance and mocking: "Has the threshold for Hengda become so low now? Any Tom, Dick, and Harry can get in?"

"Maybe they’re here to sweep the floor."

Qin Lan followed Zhao Qiqiang’s words, her face full of ridicule, and looked at Chen Dashan provocatively: "Getting in is Hengda’s courtesy; it doesn’t prove this person has any ability."

"Don’t you agree?"

Qin Lan’s sharp eyes stared at Chen Dashan, revealing murderous intent.

The situation between the Zhao family and Chen Dashan was already one of life and death. But in public, they had to appear harmonious if they wanted to suppress Chen Dashan.

"Who are you talking to?"

"Do I know you?"

Chen Dashan said innocently, in a calm tone.

Then he completely ignored Qin Lan, turned his head, and continued joking with Han Yifei, not putting Qin Lan and her son in his eyes at all.

The atmosphere in the hall was awkward.

The people coming and going were mainly those intending to bid, most of them well-known figures in Furong County, along with businessmen from nearby counties and cities. Many knew Qin Lan and Zhao Qiqiang. Initially taking it as a spectacle, they did not expect such a scene.

People looked at each other, all faces showing capitalized awkwardness.

Qin Lan gritted her teeth, trembling with anger. She did not expect Chen Dashan to still dare to talk to her like this after holding out for so many days.

Zhao Qiqiang’s face turned livid, and he said: "Chen Dashan, you dog, what are you?"

"How dare you talk to my mom like that, my mom talking to you is giving you face, you dog! You, a poor wretch, dare to come to bid, what do you have to offer? I’m telling you, even if you are the richest man in Furong County now, you damn well can’t win Hengda Film City!"

Zhao Qiqiang got emotional, his face twisted.

Pointing his finger at Chen Dashan, gritting his teeth and jumping, the two Zhao family bodyguards behind him held him back tightly, as if afraid he would act impulsively, trying to stop him from making a move at any moment.

Actually, they were afraid Zhao Qiqiang would get beaten; Chen Dashan’s capabilities were well-known among them, provoking him would just be asking for trouble.

The crowd of onlookers grew larger.

Even the security from Hengda Group came over.

Qin Lan, seeing her son running his mouth, shouted angrily: "Shut up!"

"Mom..."

Zhao Qiqiang was stunned, calling out innocently.

Qin Lan said coldly: "Let’s go!"

"What’s the use of talking nonsense with such people? The surprise is yet to come!"

After Qin Lan finished speaking, Zhao Qiqiang showed a sly smile, hiding in the crowd and giving Chen Dashan the finger.

Chen Dashan smiled.

Zhao Qiqiang wouldn’t be smug for long, just a grasshopper after autumn.

Over there, the bidding formally started, Han Yifei led Xu Ruyan in the meeting room contending with several strong companies. The first round shouldn’t be a problem; the price offered by Chen Dashan was reasonable and he also had a professional team and connections. Many companies present were not as good as Tianhai Lake Tourism Company.

Chen Dashan was very confident about this.

Around 11 AM, Han Yifei and Xu Ruyan came out of the meeting room dejected.

Seeing this, Chen Dashan quickly went up to them: "How did it go?"

"When will there be results?"

Seeing how concerned Chen Dashan was, Xu Ruyan and Han Yifei exchanged glances, both with dim expressions. Chen Dashan saw this and immediately understood everything.

He smiled and said: "It’s okay, this is our first bid; it’s normal to lack experience."

"We will have the experience next time!"

Xu Ruyan lowered her head in silence, embarrassed to face Chen Dashan. After all, she had always been in charge of the tourism project, and Chen Dashan trusted her a lot. Recently, he even opened the tourism company in Furong County. She didn’t expect the first attempt to go wrong like this.

"I think there’s something fishy about this!"

Han Yifei frowned and said, her beautiful face icy cold.

Seeing Chen Dashan looking at her, Han Yifei continued: "It’s not that we lack strength or that our offer was too high. Among the dozen or so companies present, we rank in the top three in terms of strength, and our proposal is the best one. I suspect there’s some insider manipulation involved."

Just then.

Qin Lan, along with Zhao Qiqiang, came out of the meeting room. Seeing the three of them standing at the door, Zhao Qiqiang excitedly smiled at Chen Dashan like a beast smelling its prey: "Wow!"

"Didn’t get the bid? Didn’t I tell you already, you don’t have enough strength? A hillbilly company, Hengda can let you in? Just afraid you would lower the standards. I told you when you came, anyone can get in, but not you!"

Zhao Qiqiang’s face was full of pride, while Qin Lan next to him had a malicious smile.

The mother and son were happy as if they had gained a huge advantage seeing Chen Dashan fail.

"What’s the point of talking to him?"

Qin Lan spoke disdainfully, striding off with her high heels and swaying hips: "Our Zhao family didn’t even want to come. It was Hengda’s internal recommendation that strongly suggested we bid; humph, that’s strength. What’s the use of being shameless?"

"You two are too much!"

Xu Ruyan was furious, glaring at the mother and son, while Chen Dashan said calmly: "Winning the first round doesn’t mean anything. I hope they can always be this confident!"

People were coming and going, still inside Hengda Group; nobody could afford to look too bad. Seeing the crowd gathering, Qin Lan quickly pulled Zhao Qiqiang away.

Watching the backs of this disgusting mother and son, Xu Ruyan frowned and said: "What should we do?"

"Should I call Secretary Liang, see if he can help?"

Chen Dashan thought for a moment: "Forget it; it’s better not to trouble him with such business matters. I’ll call Guo Dafu and ask."

Han Yifei had no other ideas.

Just as Chen Dashan finished speaking, Guo Dafu’s call came in. Answering the phone, Guo Dafu’s voice came from the other end: "Dashan, I heard you failed the first round of bidding? Was it an issue with the bid price or the qualifications? This shouldn’t have happened!"

Guo Dafu knew about Tianhai Lake Tourism Company; he had an understanding of the company’s scale and qualifications, which was why he recommended Chen Dashan to participate in the bid. Winning the bid should have been a certainty.

"I’m not sure either, Uncle Guo, could you help me find out?"

Chen Dashan said.

Guo Dafu replied with difficulty: "Hengda Group just came to Furong County. There aren’t many people who can speak up there. I’m afraid I can’t help much with this."

Guo Dafu was very regretful. After a few polite words, Chen Dashan hung up the phone.

Sitting anxiously aside, Xu Ruyan was restless, and the three had no choice but to head back. Xu Ruyan drove back to the tourism company alone, while Chen Dashan took Han Yifei to the law firm. He received a call from Zhao Leyao even before reaching the place.

"Chen Dashan, you got eliminated in the first round of the Hengda Film City bidding?"