Someone nearby immediately reminded him, "This is Elder Bai, the organizer of this stone gambling convention."
"Ah?" Hearing this, Wu Tian was immediately surprised.
He quickly bowed and said, "Hello, Elder Bai."
Elder Bai waved his hand and said, "Young man, no need to be so polite. Actually, I am not the organizer of this event. I am just a steward of the Bai family."
"The one who is truly holding this stone gambling convention is our Bai family's eldest young lady."
Wu Tian nodded, waiting for Elder Bai to continue.
Elder Bai then said, "Young man, our eldest young lady said she is very interested in this pair of twin jades you revealed."
"She wants to ask if you can sell this jade to us."
"Our Bai family is willing to pay you ten billion as compensation."
Hiss—
As Elder Bai spoke, the people at the scene immediately exclaimed in surprise, their eyes filled with shock.
No matter how valuable this pair of twin jades was, due to its size, it couldn't possibly be worth ten billion!
But the Bai family was willing to spend so much money to buy it!
This was not just for the pair of twin jades; it might also be a gesture of goodwill towards Wu Tian!
Wu Tian was also stunned when he heard Elder Bai's words.
He said in surprise, "Ten billion? No, did I hear that correctly?"
Elder Bai chuckled and said, "Young man, you heard correctly. If you give me this jade now, I will immediately give you ten billion."
Wu Tian knew that with the Bai family's capabilities, paying ten billion was an easy task, so the Bai family definitely had no intention of tricking him.
He thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No, I don't plan to sell this jade."
"What?" Elder Bai raised an eyebrow.
The other business figures were also wide-eyed with shock.
You must know that this was a gesture of goodwill from the Bai family of the capital, yet this fellow dared to refuse. Was he tired of living?
But Elder Bai did not get angry. Instead, he smiled and said, "Young man, can you tell me why?"
Wu Tian smiled and said, "The premise of stone gambling is to buy raw stones, but I didn't even buy the raw stones, so this jade was never mine."
"Therefore, you can take the jade back directly. I won't charge you a single cent."
As soon as he said this, everyone was even more shocked.
What was going on with this guy? This was ten billion!
Although everyone present was wealthy, being able to produce ten billion in cash was completely impossible.
But why would Wu Tian not want a single cent?
Elder Bai was also slightly stunned, and then, as if he had thought of something, he chuckled and said, "Young man, it seems you are very smart."
"Alright, our Bai family will take this piece of jade, and you will also become a friend of our Bai family."
The crowd finally realized that Wu Tian was not refusing money, but rather he had his eyes on greater benefits behind the scenes!
You must know that although the people present were influential in their counties or even cities, it was impossible for them to befriend the Bai family!
And Wu Tian becoming friends with the Bai family like this, it had to be said that his methods were indeed brilliant.
For a moment, no one dared to look down on Wu Tian anymore.
With the Bai family as his friend, Wu Tian's status was even more noble than any of them...
Facing the strange glances from all around, Wu Tian just smiled slightly, "I am naturally very happy to have friends like the Bai family."
"And if the Bai family ever needs my help, I will do my best to assist." httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Wu Tian said these words intentionally. Although he was not a sycophant, he understood social etiquette.
The Bai family, as one of the eight great families in the capital, being able to connect with them was definitely a profitable deal for him.
Elder Bai chuckled and said, "It seems our eldest young lady has good taste. Young man, you truly surprise me."
"Your eldest young lady?"
Wu Tian was stunned and asked, "What do you mean? Does the eldest young lady of the Bai family know me?"
Elder Bai did not answer the question but shook his head and said, "I cannot tell you this now. When the time is right, you will naturally know."
"Please enjoy yourselves here. I will take my leave now."
After speaking, Elder Bai took the lead and left.
Wu Tian looked at Elder Bai's retreating figure, always feeling that Elder Bai's words had hidden meanings, but he could not guess what Elder Bai meant.
Afterward, he did not have the extra time to consider those things.
Because the business figures were all crowding around, vying to toast Wu Tian.
For a moment, Wu Tian had become a sought-after person.
Meanwhile, after Elder Bai left the hall, he returned to his room.
In the room was a peerless beauty, who was watching the situation in the hall through the large screen in front of her.
Elder Bai briefly explained what had just happened and then smiled at the girl, saying, "Miss, it seems this person named Wu Tian is quite interesting."
The girl's pretty face blushed slightly, and she smiled faintly, "The person I like is naturally not an ordinary person."
If Wu Tian were present, he would be greatly shocked.
Because this girl was his high school classmate—Bai Ruoqi!
After the banquet ended, Wu Tian left the hotel with Tang Qi.
Tang Qi had not drunk any alcohol, so she let Wu Tian drive.
In the car, Tang Qi, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly let out a cold laugh.
She said somewhat sarcastically, "Wu Tian, you're quite the celebrity now. Am I not good enough for you anymore?"
Hearing this, Wu Tian was stunned and then asked doubtfully, "What nonsense are you talking about? I'm just a village doctor, what kind of celebrity am I?"
Tang Qi did not start driving immediately but maintained her strange tone, "Isn't that so?"
"You're so good at stone gambling, and now you're friends with the Bai family. You're sitting in my car, and it makes me feel flattered."
Wu Tian realized something was wrong. Tang Qi had never spoken to him like this before. Her current strangeness must mean something was amiss.
He tilted his head and thought, seemingly recalling something, then smiled and said, "You've been quiet since a while ago. What's wrong, are you angry?"
Tang Qi looked ahead, not answering Wu Tian.
However, from her slightly pouting tender red lips, it could still be seen that she was indeed a little displeased.
"Is it because of the bet?" Wu Tian asked again.
Tang Qi snorted coldly, somewhat coquettishly saying, "So you know. I thought you didn't."
Wu Tian scratched his head and smiled sheepishly, "You're still angry about this?"
"The outcome is good, isn't it? Don't overthink it."