I confess, I am the Mr. Richest
Chapter 320 Villain’s Showoff: I’m Very Familiar with a Tycoon Worth Over a Hundred Billion

Chapter 320: Chapter 320 Villain’s Showoff: I’m Very Familiar with a Tycoon Worth Over a Hundred Billion

The branch manager explained,

"You might not know, but this is our new boss, Chu Chen, President Chu."

Although Chu Chen had acquired Sheng Tang Auction House for a while, the news about the change of the boss had been sent out.

But apart from those in higher-ups, most people only knew the boss’s surname was Chu, and nothing more specific.

"What?"

"He’s the owner of Sheng Tang Auction House?"

The branch manager’s words sounded like thunder in the appraisal expert’s ears.

The appraisal expert stared dumbfounded at Chu Chen, his body trembling, and cold sweat forming on his back.

Was he really his mysterious boss?

The appraisal expert was shocked stupid, how could it be such a coincidence?

Especially thinking about how he just secretly threatened Chu Chen, the appraisal expert’s legs became weak.

"No, really?"

Seeing Chu Chen and the appraisal expert’s expressions, the branch manager immediately realized something was wrong.

"Do you think I am qualified to say so?"

Chu Chen asked the appraisal expert with a smile.

"Yes, yes, yes."

The appraisal expert nodded quickly, a look of fearful reverence on his face.

"Now, take a good look, is this Jade Pendant real?" Chu Chen asked again.

"It’s real."

"This Jade Pendant is absolutely real, a genuine treasure."

The appraisal expert hurriedly changed his tune.

"Real?"

Caught off-guard by the sudden reversal, the old man didn’t comprehend immediately.

"Old man, let’s put this Jade Pendant in our auction." Chu Chen said to the old man, "I will arrange for it to be auctioned soon."

"If you need money urgently, you can also sell it to us, and we’ll surely offer a reasonable price."

Chu Chen gave the old man two options.

In the end, the old man chose the latter and found another appraisal expert, selling it at one and a half million.

The old man repeatedly thanked Chu Chen, calling him a good person.

And that appraisal expert was sent to the police station for investigation.

To such people who blackmail others’ life-saving money, Chu Chen planned to take severe action.

Within half a day, all the appraisal expert’s shady past was unearthed, and all kinds of evidence were sent to the police.

"From today onwards, strictly investigate these ’experts.’"

Chu Chen told the branch manager,

"I don’t care about other places, but our Sheng Tang Auction House absolutely cannot have this!"

"You didn’t manage your employees well, demoted to deputy general manager."

Just as Chu Chen was about to leave, the branch manager—now deputy general manager—suddenly called out to Chu Chen.

"President Chu, there’s an invitation for you here. See if you want to go."

He handed a luxurious invitation to Chu Chen.

Tomorrow there was a banquet, inviting the boss of Sheng Tang Auction House to attend.

"Tomorrow evening, sure."

Chu Chen thought for a bit, Tomorrow evening he had nothing planned, so he could go.

Taking the invitation, Chu Chen left.

The next morning, the business card designer came in person, bringing the designed and produced business cards to Chu Chen.

There weren’t many business cards, just one box.

But each one was extremely exquisite.

Looking at the business cards, Chu Chen nodded in satisfaction.

They were almost as per his requirements; the business cards didn’t have much decoration, only his identity and contact information, incredibly low-key.

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That evening, Chu Chen drove the Ferrari straight to the banquet location.

Presenting the invitation, Chu Chen entered smoothly.

At this moment, quite a few of Shanghai’s tycoons were already in the banquet hall, but Chu Chen didn’t know anyone, so he casually took a glass of wine and sat down.

"Sir, may I sit next to you?"

A thirty-something man politely asked Chu Chen.

Throughout the banquet hall, besides Chu Chen, this man was the youngest.

He seemed to know no one, looking around before approaching Chu Chen.

"Sure."

With the response, the man sat down and introduced himself,

"Hello, I’m Bi Wenzheng, the chairman of Sai Ao Network Technology Co., Ltd."

Sai Ao Network Technology Co., Ltd. was a new star that had risen in Shanghai in recent years. After a few years, its market value had reached several billion.

Bi Wenzheng was considered a successful young talent in Shanghai.

But this identity was nothing compared to those established tycoons at the banquet.

"Owner of Sheng Tang Auction House, Chu Chen."

Chu Chen replied.

Although Sheng Tang Auction House was renowned domestically, its market value wasn’t high—only around several billion, not reaching ten billion.

After all, the auction industry was very small, and the two internationally recognized auction houses, Sotheby’s and Christie’s, held a large share of the market, hindering domestic auction houses’ development.

Gradually, more and more people attended the banquet, and some began to gather around Chu Chen.

"President of Baisheng Auction House, Song Jiashi."

A man who had just arrived introduced himself.

"Oh, the President of Baisheng Auction House, you’re in the same industry as President Chu."

Hearing this, Bi Wenzheng said in surprise.

"President Chu is?"

Song Jiashi asked.

"President Chu is the owner of Sheng Tang Auction House."

"Sheng Tang Auction House?"

A trace of disdain appeared on Song Jiashi’s face.

As one of the country’s time-honored auction houses, Baisheng Auction House had decades of history, ranking third in nationwide auctions, with a market value close to two hundred billion.

As a leader in this industry, Song Jiashi had the right to look down on Sheng Tang Auction House.

Moreover, being in the same line of business often made them rivals; as an emerging auction house, Sheng Tang Auction House’s rapid development also drew the ire of other established auction houses.

When greeting others, Song Jiashi deliberately skipped over Chu Chen, blatantly dismissing him.

"Hello, President Song."

"President Song’s business is thriving."

Upon learning Song Jiashi’s identity, several guests nearby greeted him cordially.

The entire banquet hall unintentionally divided into two big groups.

One comprised the seasoned tycoons of Shanghai, most worth over four or five billion, congregating together.

The other group consisted of heads worth less than three hundred billion.

Not revealing his full identity, Chu Chen mingled with the latter group.

With the arrival of a prominent Shanghai figure, there was a stir, and the city’s long-established tycoons immediately went over to greet him.

Meanwhile, the less wealthy heads could only watch from a distance, without the privilege to approach.

"Hey, isn’t that Uncle Qu?"

Seeing this Shanghai tycoon, Song Jiashi exclaimed in surprise.

"President Song knows Mr. Qu?"

"Of course I know him."

Song Jiashi answered proudly.

"He’s a big shot worth over a thousand billion, I never thought President Song knew him."

"President Song is incredible."

"We are outmatched."

Hearing Song Jiashi’s confirmation, those nearby flattered him.

Song Jiashi displayed a face full of arrogance, ready to show off.

"I’m quite familiar with Uncle Qu."

Song Jiashi boasted,

"My dad and Uncle Qu are friends, so I’ve known him since early on."

"Don’t you know Uncle Qu?"