Sun Jing’s eyes were about to pop out.
He harbored extreme resentment towards Lin Shuai Nan.
But at this moment, he could only pretend he hadn’t heard anything. He had already embarrassed himself enough.
In fact, this was merely his pride being unable to withstand such a blow.
Not many people present looked down on him, nor did they think his loss was shameful.
It was just that after witnessing Ling Feng’s piano piece, Sun Jing had already belittled himself in his heart.
When a person despises themselves, it is truly quite tragic.
As Lin Shuai Nan continued to jeer, he saw someone sneakily following behind Sun Jing.
He immediately shouted, "Hey, you green-shelled turtle, trying to run now? Aren't you ashamed!"
Jiang Ning, who had been so scared by the piano piece earlier that he wet his pants, let out a startled cry when Lin Shuai Nan called out to him, and fled in a panic!
This action somewhat eased the atmosphere at the scene.
Many people burst into laughter.
But after the laughter subsided, the atmosphere at the scene became somewhat strange.
Because, while they were laughing at the green-shelled turtle Jiang Ning, they also recalled their own embarrassing moments.
They had looked down on Lin Shuai Nan so much before, and even thought it was an absurdly arrogant thing for Ling Feng to go on stage to play.
Especially when Ling Feng had said at the time, "I will not lose!"
That statement was too domineering.
And too arrogant.
But after Ling Feng finished his piece, even Zhao Lang was convinced, and even wanted to worship Ling Feng.
What else could the people around say?
The arrogant words from before were merely the casual remarks of a strong person.
In the face of this statement, they appeared so humble, pathetic, pitiable, and also ridiculous!
Li Zhengtian naturally sensed that the atmosphere at the scene was not right.
This was a reception, a charity reception!
How could he let the atmosphere become so unpleasant?
As someone beside him whispered the events that had just transpired to Li Zhengtian, Li Zhengtian’s eyes suddenly widened and brightened.
He looked at Ling Feng in astonishment.
At the same time, he waved to a few people beside him and began to approach Ling Feng!
"It's Patriarch Li!"
"Elder Li himself has come out!"
"Oh my, Elder Li is heading directly towards that handsome pianist, could they know each other?"
"It's not surprising that Elder Li knows such a world-class pianist."
...
The surrounding crowd immediately cleared a path, and the murmurs of discussion did not cease at all.
"Hey, Big Brother, it seems like some important figure is coming!"
Lin Shuai Nan kept reminding Ling Feng.
Ling Feng also naturally saw the person approaching and learned that he was the host of this reception. Ling Feng’s expression remained unchanged.
He couldn't help but shake his head inwardly, as he had still been made to act high-profile by Lin Shuai Nan.
However, since it had come to this point, there was no need to hide anything.
"Heh heh, what is this gentleman's name? I am Li Zhengtian, and I am very pleased to welcome you to this reception!"
Li Zhengtian smiled. Regardless of Ling Feng's identity, such a young world-class pianist must have an extraordinary background.
Ling Feng showed no hint of a smile.
He simply replied with two words: "Ling Feng!"
"Oh, so it's Mr. Ling. The piece you played just now truly shook the entire audience and brought glory to our reception!"
Li Zhengtian still wore a smile, but inwardly he was already feeling some resistance towards Ling Feng.
Ling Feng’s demeanor was too arrogant. Anyone with a bit of status would find it unacceptable!
"That piece was composed by my younger brother. I was just learning to play it," Ling Feng directly pushed Lin Shuai Nan forward.
Lin Shuai Nan immediately puffed out his chest, acting as if he was very impressive.
Li Zhengtian naturally nodded with a smile: "Heh heh, both of you are remarkable pianists. Our reception welcomes distinguished guests. If there was any unpleasantness before, Mr. Ling, please don't take it to heart. Your expenses tonight are on the Li family."
"Patriarch Li is too generous."
Ling Feng spoke more this time.
This made Li Zhengtian’s smile even brighter.
"Haha, it's nothing. The charity auction will begin soon. Mr. Ling, please take your seat with your friends."
With that, Li Zhengtian was about to turn to greet others.
But Ling Feng unhurriedly followed up with a question: "May I ask, if I bid for an item at the auction, can Patriarch Li also cover the cost?"
Li Zhengtian's pupils suddenly contracted.
He then turned back and laughed heartily at Ling Feng: "Haha, Mr. Ling, you jest. Those items are not from my Li family. However, if Mr. Ling wins an item at the auction, our Li family can waive some of the handling fees for Mr. Ling."
"Is that so? That's not bad either."
Ling Feng nodded slightly.
He had managed to probe some information.
The items were indeed not provided by the Li family, which meant that the network of interests behind this auction was definitely quite complex.
Li Zhengtian then nodded slightly: "Alright, please excuse me!"
With Li Zhengtian's appearance, Ling Feng, who was originally the most dazzling protagonist of the entire event, gradually lost some of his brilliance.
Everyone also took their seats, and an auction began!
Lin Shuai Nan sat behind Ling Feng and leaned over, whispering, "Big Brother, I've looked for the medicinal herbs you needed. My godfather has some, and there have been some through other channels, but they are not easy to find."
Ling Feng nodded slightly: "Just bring me whatever you have."
Ling Feng knew very well that although Lin Shuai Nan seemed like a lunatic in his daily life, he was truly reliable when it came to handling important matters.
And after Li Zhengtian announced the start of the auction on stage.
Item after item gradually appeared on stage.
Only then did Lin Shuai Nan and the others realize how many wealthy people were truly present.
At ordinary public auctions, items worth hundreds of millions or billions were considered quite good.
But at this kind of auction, there were items worth tens of billions being auctioned!
This was truly astonishing.
Of course, ordinary items were also hard to find here, as most of them were not presentable.
For items worth a few million, there weren't many bids.
For items worth hundreds of millions, a group of people would fight over them.
"How can these people be so rich?"
Xiu Xiu couldn't help but bite her lip.
Ling Feng casually replied, "Because this is the capital. Money here is not equivalent to money elsewhere."
The few of them trembled in their hearts. Was this the capital?
Anyone here, if placed in another region, would be an extremely formidable tycoon!
Amidst a series of bidding sounds, they finally reached the spiritual medicine Ling Feng needed.
Qing Xin San Ye Lian!