"What?"
The leader was stunned on the spot and said incredulously, "Kid, are you sure you're competing with us in good faith?"
"Which eye of yours sees that I'm not competing in good faith?"
Li Yang shrugged disdainfully and continued, "You're not going to tell me you can't even afford this little bit of money, are you? Thirty million is nothing to me."
"If you want this shop, keep bidding. I'll accompany you to the end."
"Kid, you win. I admit defeat today, but remember this, we're not so easily bullied. The humiliation we've suffered here today will be repaid a hundredfold."
The leader didn't want to waste any more time with Li Yang. Thirty million was indeed a price he couldn't afford.
He hadn't intended to spend thirty million to rent this shop. He surrendered now because he felt the kid's identity was not simple. He would investigate him thoroughly after returning and then seek revenge.
Li Yang smiled calmly, watching them leave, and deliberately mocked, "I await your revenge. Remember to find someone more capable when you come for me next time."
"Hmph!"
The leader glared fiercely at Li Yang before turning and leaving with his subordinates.
After they left, Hao Yanyan finally breathed a sigh of relief, but hearing that they would return for revenge, she couldn't help but frown. She walked over to Li Yang with Tang Xuejian and said, "Young man, you were too impulsive just now. Do you know who those people are?"
"I've seen them kill people with my own eyes. They are ruthless. If you've offended them today, they really won't let you go."
"I wasn't expecting them to let me go, who told them to compete with me for the shop!"
Li Yang shrugged dismissively, then sized up Hao Yanyan, and said with a smile, "Boss Hao, you're the landlord here, right? On the way here, Aunt Xuejian mentioned you, saying you're young and beautiful."
"Seeing you now, you are indeed as beautiful as a celestial being."
"Heh, you're quite the charmer, kid. You called Xuejian 'Aunt' just now? Are you perhaps the son of Tang Hucheng of Jiangcheng?" Hao Yanyan asked, blinking her beautiful eyes.
Although she was in her thirties, she was still unmarried. It was rare to see such a handsome young man like Li Yang, and she felt an inexplicable flutter in her heart.
"You even know my father-in-law? I'm not his son, I'm his son-in-law. My name is Li Yang," Li Yang introduced himself.
"Oh? So that's how it is. Truly a talented young man. The Tang family is so fortunate to have a son-in-law like you."
Hao Yanyan said with hidden meaning, then looked at Tang Xuejian and said, "Xuejian, look at you. When will you find a good son-in-law like Li Yang?"
"Little Yao is so beautiful and of marriageable age. You should urge her along."
"Don't worry about me, you should worry about yourself. You don't even have a boyfriend, yet you're fussing over Little Yao."
Tang Xuejian playfully glanced at her and continued, "Li Yang is one of our Tang family. Although he mentioned thirty million in rent just now, you're not allowed to rip him off!"
"Oh dear, look at you worrying. Am I that kind of person?"
Hao Yanyan said speechlessly, then took out her keys from her person and handed them to Li Yang, saying, "Li Yang, starting today, this shop belongs to you. I won't charge any rent, all because Xuejian introduced you."
"Boss Hao, how can this be? I think the location of this shop is excellent, and you are in the business of renting out property for profit. I am already very grateful to have obtained this shop, and I absolutely cannot take it for free." Li Yang refused decisively.
*Poof!*
The next second, Hao Yanyan couldn't help but laugh, glancing at Li Yang and saying, "Do you really think I'm short of money?"
"It seems Xuejian didn't tell you everything about me. I, Hao Yanyan, am a business magnate who owns twenty percent of the real estate in the provincial capital. Money is just a number to me."
"The reason I didn't want to rent to those people just now was because they have wicked intentions and are ruthless. I was worried that renting the shop to them would cause me trouble."
"I see, I really underestimated Boss Hao," Li Yang said with a smile.
From the moment he entered, he felt that Hao Yanyan had an extraordinary aura, even more noble than Tang Xuejian's aunt.
It turned out her business was so large, and she was so beautiful. Truly a rare combination of beauty and power.
"You still call me Boss Hao? You're a few years younger than me. Call me Sister Yan from now on. It'll seem more intimate. After all, you and Xuejian are family, so we're family too. If you need anything, just say the word."
Hao Yanyan continued to laugh, waved her hand, and said, "Don't discuss this shop with me anymore. Since I said I'm giving it to you, take it. Just be careful of that group of people when you open your shop here."
"If they cause you trouble, I can't do anything about them."
"Don't worry, Sister Yan, they can't hurt me. I'll be fine."
Li Yang comforted her, then saw her receive a phone call, seemingly about some family matter. He immediately bid farewell to Tang Xuejian and left early.
Tang Xuejian looked at Li Yang and smiled, "Li Yang, what do you think of this shop? My recommended friend is alright, isn't she?"
"Aunt, I'm extremely satisfied with this shop. Thank you for your help."
Li Yang said gratefully while looking around the antique shop.
The shop was over a thousand square meters, divided into two floors. The upper floor could be used for storage and offices, while the lower floor was the antique display and sales area.
This shop was even larger than the one in Jiangcheng. If it were to open, its scale would be double that of the one in Jiangcheng.
Li Yang could already imagine the scene of crowds here in the future.
"Aunt, be careful!"
The moment Li Yang led Tang Xuejian upstairs, he suddenly saw Tang Xuejian's high-heeled shoe miss a step. He hurriedly shouted a warning.
But by then, it was too late for Tang Xuejian to adjust her posture. Her right foot lifted, and her body immediately lost balance, falling backward down the stairs.
Li Yang's reaction was swift. He immediately lunged forward, steadying Tang Xuejian's slender waist with one hand and supporting her arm with the other, effortlessly helping her regain her balance.
*Thump!*
*Thump!*
Tang Xuejian was badly frightened, her senses momentarily dazed, and her heart raced.
When she came to her senses, she realized she was being held tightly by Li Yang.
Ever since her husband died, she had not had any physical contact with men. Now, with the two of them embracing like this, her entire mood became incredibly excited.
A hint of desire even stirred deep within her heart!
"Li Yang, let go of me quickly!"
Tang Xuejian looked at Li Yang, not daring to overthink, and struggled to break free.