Three hundred million, that's by no means a small number. For any company in Lin'an City, three hundred million is an exceptionally huge sum!

And such a significant amount was lost just because of a promise Zhou Huchen made moments ago. In an instant, Zhou Huchen felt an urge to spit blood!

Even if this Rope-Curled Sword is genuine, a priceless ancient sword, it absolutely isn't worth three hundred million!

This deal is a complete blood loss for Zhou Huchen!

"President Zhou, please."

Seeing the expression on Zhou Huchen's face, Li Moxuan spoke with a faint tone, a slight hint of a smile in his speech.

It's worth noting that once Zhou Huchen pays, their Ink Pavilion's antique auction house will earn a considerable commission!

Meanwhile, the gaze of every bigwig present also turned to Zhou Huchen, keen to see if he would actually pay!

Upon hearing this, Zhou Huchen felt immense regret in his heart.

If he had known earlier that this would be the outcome, he would never have publicly declared the sword as a fake!

But now, it's too late to say anything as things have reached this point.

At this moment, Zhou Huchen was like a fish caught on a hook, unable to move and utterly helpless and desperate!

And the person fishing was none other than Lu Yu!

The reason this situation developed was entirely due to Lu Yu's manipulation!

Originally, the Rope-Curled Sword wasn't even an auction item at this event; it was only included during the morning when Lu Yu brought it over as the grand finale!

Lu Yu did this to draw out Zhou Huchen, the person in charge of the Dongdao Group.

Typically, if this situation fell upon someone with a composed disposition, they might discreetly purchase the Rope-Curled Sword and secretly investigate to find the person who commissioned the auction.

Yet now, Zhou Huchen, in such a rash manner, openly declared the sword fake, an act even Lu Yu hadn't anticipated!

However, Lu Yu was glad to witness such a scene, for anyway, the biggest beneficiary of this incident was himself!

Not only did Lu Yu successfully draw out Zhou Huchen of Dongdao Group, but he also stood to gain a potential three hundred million revenue, which delighted him immensely!

Looking at Zhou Huchen's face, which was as gloomy as water on stage, and the expectant eyes of everyone around, including Leng Qingqiu, Lu Yu's mouth curved slightly as he secretly said, "In that case, I'll add more fuel to the fire now!"

Thinking of this, Lu Yu smiled faintly, looked at the silently and awkwardly standing Zhou Huchen on the stage, yawned, and then spoke lightly, "President Zhou was so bold just now, why are you now silent on stage?!"

Lu Yu's voice, with a subtle rise and a meaningful undertone, continued, "Could it be President Zhou plans to play dumb and deny the promise he just made?!"

With Lu Yu's words, neither too loud nor too soft, like flowing water with a hint of jest mixed with a tinge of inquiry, spreading throughout the entire auction hall, everyone present, including Zhou Huchen, heard it clearly!

The reaction was intense!

Lu Yu's remark was like a spark landing on gunpowder, even though it was just a brief sentence, it ignited everyone's emotions present!

"Exactly! Great President Zhou was just so bold, declaring the sword fake, and even said if it were genuine, he'd pay twenty times the price. Now, he's at a loss for words? Or planning to renege?"

At this moment, someone in a corner spoke up in agreement!

"Yeah, just moments ago, questioning the credibility of Ink Pavilion's three antique appraisal experts and doubting Ink Pavilion's reputation, isn't this just causing trouble?!"

"Precisely, bragging so much before, only to become a coward upon hearing the twenty times price!"

In an instant, all the bigwigs present began to discuss fervently, the entire large auction hall echoing with voices discussing Zhou Huchen!

Hearing the discussions around him, Lu Yu smiled slightly, his face displaying a faint smile. Upon hearing the voices of these bigwigs, he became certain of one thing in his mind!

That is, this three hundred million was basically in his grasp!

The force of public opinion is extremely terrifying, and now, almost every bigwig present was discussing Zhou Huchen's actions. This kind of discourse drilled into Zhou Huchen's ears, placing immense pressure on him.

If those present were ordinary people or common wealthy individuals, it wouldn't have been a problem. At this point, Zhou Huchen could just put on a thick skin to get away with it.

But those present were not ordinary people; they were renowned bigwigs within Lin'an City's business circle, and their collective influence was quite formidable!

If Zhou Huchen dared to brazenly deny the situation today, the Lin'an City business circle might collectively ostracize and isolate Dongdao Group tomorrow!

A group being isolated and shunned by fellow bigwigs faces an incredibly harsh fate!

Thus, Zhou Huchen was caught between a rock and a hard place, stuck in a dilemma. The surrounding voices of the bigwigs' discussions felt like mountains pressing down on his heart, leaving him breathless!

Hearing the ongoing discussions, Lu Yu couldn't help but smile, his face radiating a calm smile.

In Lu Yu's view, under such pressure, Zhou Huchen must pay the three hundred million!

Seeing Lu Yu's smiling face, Leng Qingqiu was inwardly shocked!

In the past, Leng Qingqiu thought Lu Yu's change was merely strong in skills and a calm demeanor.

But now, at this auction, Leng Qingqiu suddenly realized Lu Yu's thinking and mind were also frightening!

Beneath Lu Yu's seemingly bland and careless behavior, there was a terrifying mind at work!

First, he carefully orchestrated the situation to lure out Dongdao Group's hidden chief, Zhou Huchen, and with just one seemingly nonchalant sentence, he stirred all the emotions of the bigwigs present, evoking a common pressure on Zhou Huchen.

Even the Ink Pavilion's owner, Li Moxuan, unintentionally became Lu Yu's aide!

Such a method and mind, although subtle, proved highly effective!

Lu Yu before him had a mind and strategy more formidable than a seasoned businessman, which made Leng Qingqiu secretly alarmed and, at the same time, deeply impressed.

Five years ago, Lu Yu was someone who only knew how to indulge in pleasures, but now, he was truly transformed!