Chapter 59

"Seventeen million." Liu Xiong called out the price.

The seventeen million price made Su Zhe feel a bit nervous. He didn't understand the value of wild ginseng and why it could be sold for such a high price.

"Eighteen million." Wang Anguo shouted. The price was now a bit inflated, already exceeding the value of 420-year-old wild ginseng. However, to uphold the Wang family's reputation, he had to buy this wild ginseng.

Liu Xiong frowned upon hearing this price, thinking for a moment, and ultimately did not bid again. The Liu family already owned 300-year-old wild ginseng, and buying this 420-year-old wild ginseng would not add much value, only serving as a minor enhancement. Although Liu Xiong knew that if he continued to raise the price, Wang Anguo would follow. However, just to make the opponent pay a few million more was meaningless, and doing such an unprofitable thing would make Liu Xiong appear petty, which would not be good.

"This gentleman has bid eighteen million. Does anyone have a higher bid? Anyone? Eighteen million for the first time, eighteen million for the second time, eighteen million for the third time... Sold! This wild ginseng has been sold to this gentleman for eighteen million." Auctioneer Ye Mingzhe shouted excitedly. The eighteen million was the highest price for a single item at today's auction, far exceeding the Huite Auction House's estimated price.

When Ye Mingzhe announced that Wang Anguo had won the bid for the wild ginseng, Wang Anguo couldn't help but feel relieved. Although the price was already high, it was still within his budget.

The auction continued with a few more items, but after the high bid for the 420-year-old wild ginseng, everyone's enthusiasm was not as high.

Liu Xiong finally bid one million for a small item and won it. Su Zhe noticed that Liu Xiong did not show much joy, estimating that Liu Xiong had only bid to avoid coming to the auction for nothing.

After the auction, Liu Xiong and Su Zhe followed the staff to collect Liu Xiong's auction item. Once Liu Xiong paid and received the item, they left the Huite Auction House.

It seemed that Liu Xiong was quite disappointed for not getting the 420-year-old wild ginseng, and his mood was not good. After all, his goal for coming to the auction was to get the 420-year-old wild ginseng.

Although he didn't buy what he wanted, Liu Xiong still offered to treat Su Zhe to a meal as a thank you for accompanying him to the auction. Su Zhe declined, saying it was his turn to treat. At first, Liu Xiong disagreed, but Su Zhe mentioned that he had something to ask for Liu Xiong's help, and Liu Xiong agreed.

As for where to eat, Su Zhe couldn't think of a good place at the moment. In the end, they decided to go to the Lingyu Club, where Liu Xiong had taken him before. Su Zhe still had a good impression of the Lingyu Club. Liu Xiong had no objections and called to reserve a table.

During the meal at the Lingyu Club, Su Zhe explained his request.

Su Zhe wanted to start a small pharmaceutical factory and asked Liu Xiong to help find a suitable one. Liu Xiong's Liu Family Enterprise mainly operated pharmacies and cultivated medicinal herbs but did not engage in pharmaceutical production. Therefore, Su Zhe sought Liu Xiong's help, as Liu Xiong was still involved in the pharmaceutical industry and knew many people in the field.

In recent years, Liu Xiong had wanted to enter the pharmaceutical production sector, but the investment was too large, and the risks were significant. The other board members of the Liu Family Enterprise had always opposed this plan, leaving it unresolved. Sometimes Liu Xiong envied Wang Anguo, as Wang Anguo's enterprise was not a century-old company with complex internal relationships. Liu Xiong couldn't act freely, causing the Liu Family Enterprise to stagnate and not advance further.

Wang Anguo, on the other hand, had no such worries. As long as Wang Anguo saw potential in a project, he had the authority to pursue it, which allowed the Wang Family Enterprise to develop rapidly and now almost catch up with the Liu Family Enterprise.

Liu Xiong readily agreed to Su Zhe's request, promising to help him look for a suitable pharmaceutical factory. Liu Xiong also warned that starting a pharmaceutical factory was not easy, requiring a significant initial investment. However, Liu Xiong said that if there was an opportunity, he would participate as a private individual.

This meal was very satisfying for both Su Zhe and Liu Xiong, as they discussed a lot about the pharmaceutical industry. Most of the conversation was Su Zhe asking questions, and Liu Xiong answering them.

...

In the living room, Su Zhe was practicing the first form of the Body Strengthening Technique.

Su Zhe's forehead was sweating, and his skin was slightly red, indicating that the first form was not yet easy for him.

Baby was holding Little Snow Dragon and watching Su Zhe practice intently, blinking only occasionally to avoid missing any of Su Zhe's movements, even though Baby didn't understand. Baby's chair was the unfortunate Sulcata tortoise.

The weight of Baby was a minor issue for the Sulcata tortoise. Su Zhe had already tested it, and the Sulcata tortoise, which had grown overnight due to Su Zhe's divine power, was incredibly strong, easily pulling over a hundred kilograms of items without its speed being affected by its larger size, remaining agile.

However, the most unfortunate thing for the Sulcata tortoise was that Baby not only sat on it but also forbade it from moving, so as not to disturb Baby's observation of Su Zhe's practice. Fortunately, the Sulcata tortoise was not naturally active, and it could endure the situation.

With his current divine power, Su Zhe could not complete the first form in its entirety, but he could勉强 complete three-quarters of it. When his divine power dropped to 50 points, Su Zhe stopped. He practiced a few ordinary versions of the first form to recover his divine power and stamina.

Su Zhe retracted his fist and saw Baby mimicking his movements with a serious expression, as if practicing a supreme martial art, which made Su Zhe laugh. After correcting Baby's movements, Su Zhe, seeing himself covered in sweat, went to take a cold shower.

After the shower, Su Zhe was drying his hair in the living room when An Xin returned.

Su Zhe checked the time and found it was still early. He wanted to visit Shu Mom at the hospital. Last time, Shu Muyu mentioned that Shu Mom was going to have surgery, and it had been several days, so the surgery should be over.

Regardless of his relationship with Shu Muyu, Shu Mom had treated him like a son. Now that she was sick, he should visit her to check on her condition.

With this thought, Su Zhe handed Baby to An Xin to take care of, tidied himself up, and went out.