On the other side, Ai Hongcheng was taken aback for a long time after hearing the system notification. Suddenly, he burst into laughter: "Hahaha! Mr. Shang is here to compensate me for the auction, and you still need to verify funds? You people really underestimate Mr. Shang! The system can't identify something? Haha, looks like it needs an upgrade! Mr. Shang, my most distinguished guest, please come in! Let's sit together and have a good chat!"
"Of course, that sounds good!" Shang Yunyuan would never refuse Ai Hongcheng. In his view, Ai Hongcheng's financial power and status were on par with his own at this moment!
Both of them were exceptionally handsome men, with backgrounds and statuses so mysterious that no one could dig them up. One was the respected head of the Northern Chamber of Commerce, and the other had an aura and appearance that could rival anyone's. When the two appeared together at the auction, they immediately caught the attention of many media reporters, wealthy businessmen, and members of the five major families. After all, the title of the Northern Chamber of Commerce president was huge, and Shang Yunyuan's charm and looks were no less impressive than Ai Hongcheng!
They walked in, chatting and laughing, unaffected by the gazes around them, and took their seats right in the center of the front row, even Shang Wantong and Shang Jiancheng were sitting in the first row!
"It's Wantong! Oh my God! It's really Wantong!" Xu Yaotian, at the back, was a bit excited, seeing the woman he liked again after a few days, a budding crush that he could hardly contain!
Xu Daqiang didn't pay attention to what his third son was saying; he was fixated on Shang Yunyuan. The closeness and chemistry between Shang Yunyuan and Ai Hongcheng suggested they had known each other for a long time, which completely shocked Xu Daqiang!
"Dad! Surprised, aren't you?" Xu Yaowei asked his father.
"Surprised? That's an understatement! I never imagined Shang Yunyuan standing next to Ai Hongcheng would be so impressive! Do you understand that kind of composure and aura, unflinching even in the face of disaster? Who exactly is Shang Yunyuan?"
"Can't find out! The outside world can only trace his parents, who seem to be farmers!"
"Do you believe that?"
"Why would I believe it? Which farmer could buy their son dozens of billions worth of houses? Even tea costs millions? But Dad, speaking of which, Yunyan gave you that heavenly tripod red peel, and you're hiding it away. Can't you spare us a bit? You still act like you don't know!"
"Ahem! At this auction, the Xu family must sell those small and medium enterprises and turn things around. Daughter, you need to get close to Shang Yunyuan! Understand?"
Xu Daqiang said this while turning to look at Xu Yiru. At this moment, Xu Yiru wasn't listening to her father; she was mesmerized by Shang Yunyuan in the distance. Today she realized how attractive the aura of a person with business status and talent could be, and that this person seemed to have an interest in her!
"Dad, look at my little sister; she's swooning again! No wonder, who wouldn't be interested in Yunyan!"
"Shut up!" Xu Daqiang scolded, continuing to observe the two in front of him.
Meanwhile, the two being observed were quietly chatting away!
"Yunyan, seriously, what do you actually do?"
"I'm a businessman! I'm a lazy person; I like to intercept some companies halfway and start a secondary business. It saves trouble and makes it easier for my secretaries! But if I have a patented company, that could be tricky! Recently, there are a few companies starting up in the capital, including logistics, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. I just brought a ship back yesterday. I originally intended to use it for vacation, but after seeing it, I felt tourism would be a profitable business!"
"No way! It's not the Heavenly God, is it?" Ai Hongcheng was stunned. When the Heavenly God entered the bay, he got the news that a massive luxury cruise ship had been purchased by an individual and was approaching!
Then Ai Hongcheng researched the Heavenly God and found out it was the largest and most luxurious cruise ship in the world!
"Yep!" Shang Yunyuan nodded in acknowledgment!
"Holy cow! You really went for it! The monthly cost of that ship is insane! You actually bought it as a toy!"
"Haha, I sensed something was off too, but I can't return it. So I thought, let's try turning it into a tourism business! If it can make money, great; if not, I'll just use it myself!"
"You think outside the box!" Ai Hongcheng admitted that in some aspects, his outlook didn't match up to Shang Yunyuan's. In his mind, spending billions on a toy every month was incredibly high, but he hadn't considered the prices of the antique tableware in his restaurant; the cost was outrageous, just like the rest of his possessions. They were cut from the same cloth, just with different perspectives on what items were worth.
"Dear guests, friends! Good evening! Our auction will begin in 4 minutes! Please maintain silence and wait a moment!" The host had taken the stage!
"Yunyan, do you have any plans for today?"
"Nothing much, just buy whatever you like. I haven't shopped in ages!"