Chapter 66 Signature: "I don't need to pretend like that."...
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Chapter 66 Signature: "I don't need to pretend like that."...
Returns are not possible.
If all else fails, we can sell it later.
Ye Hantao signed the third transaction confirmation form with a bitter face, feeling bitter inside, only the mango candy in her mouth kept her somewhat sweet.
This time, the 70,000 yuan was paid with my own bank card, not my brother's.
It contains the two million yuan that the production team donated in the second round.
Before coming to the private room, Ye Hantao never imagined that one day she would be able to spend 18.6 million through her own efforts.
After confirming several times through the screen that Tao Tao was in good condition, Zhou Mingsheng was both surprised and overjoyed.
He had waited too long for this day.
Zhou Mingsheng quickly took a screenshot of Tao Tao's long praise of him, and then told Tao Tao that he would explain in detail why he had kept it from her when they got home.
"Everything is over," he said in another discussion group when he had a spare moment.
[@All members, if any of you want to buy a gift for Tao Tao in the future, come to me.]
He had just successfully passed the test with Tao Tao.
He was the only one in the entire group.
It was just a short sentence, but it was full of boasting and showing off.
Uncle Zhou Yi angrily sent an emoji of kicking the upstairs neighbor's butt.
After kicking the guy, he posted another message: "[Just picked up a cruise ship, it's silver-painted, TaoTao likes it, and it's currently docked in Port Hercules, Monaco, and hasn't left yet. Does your Maze status qualify you?]"
Zhou Mingsheng cannot answer at this time.
Whether Maze's status is enough to buy a cruise ship depends on Tao Tao's opinion when she gets home.
Whether his annual salary is hundreds of thousands or hundreds of millions depends on Tao Tao's condition.
Ye Hantao received three withdrawal slips, and everything was settled. She also tried her best not to let the 18.6 million yuan slip away.
She looked at her older brother's reply again, and a smile appeared on her lips.
My brother is Maze!
Maze led the team to victory and was hailed as an idol and a legend by Angang and others!
Ye Hantao never felt ashamed because her older brother was a network administrator, but she couldn't help but worry about his future.
I tried to persuade him several times, but he was too lazy to study anymore, take any more exams, or change jobs. He seemed determined to stay in the internet cafe until he died.
After much effort, Angang and his friends discovered his talent and ability in e-sports, but the eldest brother didn't want to compete.
Ye Hantao had always found it strange that her older brother was usually meticulous and methodical in his work, yet he never seemed to be interested in making any moves in his career.
Thinking about it later, there's no law that says a person has to dedicate their entire life to their career.
My older brother works as a network administrator at an internet cafe; he's just doing enough to support himself.
Little did anyone know, my elder brother had already achieved honors that many people could only dream of in their entire lives, so he didn't need to struggle anymore.
Ye Hantao grew increasingly proud as she thought about it, "He truly is my brother."
As she spoke, Ye Hantao's almond-shaped eyes sparkled, as if stars were falling from the sky.
Viewers could feel Ye Hantao's overflowing joy, both inside and out, even through the screen.
Cheng Zhao stared intently at Ye Hantao, from her slightly curved eyes to the upturned corners of her mouth.
I really envy Brother Tao Tao.
I was able to live under the same roof as Tao Tao for nineteen years.
Cheng Zhao wanted to go back in time and wake up his past self, to teach him a lesson for his arrogant words about not caring about anything.
What a perfect arranged marriage has been ruined by a fool!
Su Yi'ang had just witnessed Ye Hantao swipe her card for 18.6 million yuan, and pretended to be sour, "Yeah, yeah, no wonder he's your brother, he can casually spend 20 million yuan."
[Aaaaaaah, I want a brother just like him!]
[Want to have +1!!!]
[You don't need to spend 18.6 million on me, 100,000 a month is fine!]
My brother only knows how to steal chicken legs from me (punching emoji)
After Ye Hantao paid 70,000 for the tea set and all the commission, it was Liao Jiayue's turn to pay.
Liao Jiayue heard the staff member smile and say, "A total of 3.65 million. Payment complete. Here is the withdrawal slip."
With Ye Hantao's 18.6 million views preceding it, 3.65 million views seem insignificant to me.
Is 365w shameful? If you look down on 365w, then donate some money and let me see.
[Are Liao Jiayue's fans overwhelmed?]
[What goes around comes around. Isn't it the time when you were praising Liao Jiayue, the rich heiress, and smearing Ye Hantao?]
Liao Jiayue paid two bills totaling 4.82 million yuan and left the private room, suppressing her anger.
Ye Hantao actually managed to spend 18.6 million!
She looked at Ye Hantao walking ahead, her face turning pale and then flushed.
How could Maze have a bank card that could swipe 18.6 million in a single transaction?
How could the owner of an HT base go to such lengths?
Ye Hantao knew perfectly well that her brother was Maze, but she vaguely said in front of her that her brother was a network administrator, probably just to steal the spotlight during the live stream.
Liao Jiayue regretted inviting Ye Hantao to participate in the program, as she had inadvertently provided Ye Hantao with a stage to show off.
So Liao Jiayue contacted her agent by phone, saying, "Don't hesitate any longer. Tell the 'Classmates Are Here' program team that I definitely have something to do and can't participate in the next episode."
It's common for guests to be absent from one or two episodes at the last minute in variety shows, and Liao Jiayue decided to ignite the fans' anger.
There is still half an hour left before the second half of the auction.
The guests clinked glasses and exchanged pleasantries.
Along the way, Ye Hantao saw several men in suits making phone calls, talking about seeing the secretary of a certain company's CEO, which might lead to a price increase, and so on.
Ye Hantao then realized that the frequent phone calls around her during the first half of the auction were all about bidding in real time via mobile phones.
At this moment, Ye Hantao noticed that Shao Rong, who had accepted the business card, had returned.
Shao Rong said embarrassedly, "My son is a fan of Maze. Could you please ask Maze if he can sign an autograph?"
Ye Hantao turned her head to hear this request.
When she was in junior high and high school, her older brother would sometimes come to pick her up from school.
She had received love letters from others to her older brother before, but this was the first time she had asked him for an autograph.
Ye Hantao didn't agree immediately. "I'll go back and ask my brother."
Shao Rong smiled and said, "Thank you for your trouble."
"No trouble at all." Ye Hantao was quite grateful to Shao Rong and the others. If it weren't for them coming to check the jade carving craftsmanship, she wouldn't have known that the jade in her bag was worth as much as 12 million!
【Aa ...
Maze didn't sign many autographs while he was still active, and he hasn't signed a single one since retiring!
[I saw someone selling Maze autographed cards on a secondhand platform for 200,000 RMB (grumbling.jpg)]
[I asked my younger brother, who's a trainee at HT's training base, to help me get an autograph, but even that didn't get Maze to agree, sob sob.]
[Let's do a giveaway! 100 autographed Maze items will be given away!]
One hundred servings aren't enough! One thousand! Ten thousand!
Even if there were 10,000 copies, I couldn't get them! They'd all go to scalpers!!!
[That million copies! Anyway, Maze's not playing anymore, so he can just sign them all and rest his hands for a few days!]
Ye Hantao and Shao Rong exchanged contact information. If her older brother was willing to sign it, she would mail it to Shao Rong.
Zhou Mingsheng wasn't surprised that Tao Tao didn't agree on his behalf.
He pretended to play in the competition back then, and was cautious in everything he did.
Now that TaoTao knows he and Maze are the same person, signing his autograph won't have any impact.
During the second half of the auction, Ye Hantao paid no attention to the items on the stage.
She looked down and repeatedly watched Maze's old match videos on her phone, including the recorded in-match coaching.
Through the Bluetooth earphones, I heard a series of voices that were both unfamiliar and familiar, clear and steady.
"The enemy jungler has come out to flank and ambush us."
"Black, wait for your ultimate skill to cool down, then attack in 15 seconds."
"Why run? If you can fight, group up and charge!"
Ye Hantao rarely paid attention to e-sports events. Her only knowledge of Maze came from the information that popped up when she searched online, as well as the snippets she heard from Su Yi'ang and a few others during her visit to the HT base.
At that time, she felt that Maze was similar to her older brother in many ways.
Looking at Maze's operating techniques and command style in the video, he seems to be cut from the same cloth as his older brother.
Ye Hantao covered her eyes, stunned by her own foolishness.
If I had seen Maze's match video a couple of days earlier and watched it carefully for a few minutes, I wouldn't have been so easily fooled by the guy's comment, "He looks like everyone else, I mistook him for someone else."
Her four million followers are truly discerning!
Cheng Zhao was looking at a set of sapphire jewelry being introduced on the stage.
He remembered that Tao Tao's earrings often came in two colors: silver and blue.
Tonight, Tao Tao wore a pair of silver pearl earrings to match her dress.
Tao Tao might also like this sapphire jewelry set.
Suddenly, Cheng Zhao caught a glimpse out of the corner of his eye that Ye Hantao and He Qiang had switched seats.
He Qiang's seat was next to the round table where he was sitting.
Cheng Zhao resisted the urge to turn his head away.
Ye Hantao reached out her hand towards him and poked his wrist.
"Tao Tao?" Cheng Zhao seemed to snap out of his daze after being poked three or four times, as if he had just come back to his senses from the auction items on the stage.
He leaned over.
Ye Hantao was about to speak when the two of them suddenly closed in on her, and she unconsciously fell silent.
The auction room was exceptionally brightly lit.
Ye Hantao clearly saw Cheng Zhao's Adam's apple bob slightly.
Cheng Zhao was looking at Ye Hantao's earrings.
The pearl earrings were ordinary, but when worn by Ye Hantao and set against her skin, which was as smooth as newly melted snow, even the most ordinary pearls gained a soft luster.
"What is it?" he asked.
Ye Hantao looked away from his Adam's apple, wanting to meet his eyes, but as soon as she looked in, she lowered her eyelashes again. "Do you still have the fructose you had before?"
When they returned, there was still some time before the second half.
She was so engrossed in watching her older brother's matches as Maze that she didn't have time to sample the drinks and desserts offered at the auction, and the two remaining pastries on the table were just so-so.
I don't know which brand of fructose Cheng Zhao bought. It didn't have any artificial flavoring and tasted more like solidified concentrated fruit juice.
He Qiang and Jin Shiyue watched the two whispering to each other with unfriendly expressions.
It's rare for two people who are at odds with each other to reach a consensus on one thing.
Cheng Zhao is not a simple man.
Maybe they'll trick Tao Tao into falling into their trap.
Cheng Zhao reached into his pocket, pulled out a handful of candy, and opened his palm.
Ye Hantao saw different colored fructose in the palm of his hand, with orange, mango, strawberry and tangerine flavors, among which mango and strawberry flavors were more common.
There were no labels on the packaging, so I couldn't tell which brand it was.
"Take it."
Thank you.
Ye Hantao picked out a strawberry-flavored fructose candy, and just as she put it down, Cheng Zhao's voice rang out, "Pick a few more, one isn't enough."
So Ye Hantao picked out a few more, and also got two for Teacher He Qiang and Sister Shi Yue.
What brand of fructose did you buy?
"Homemade."
Ye Hantao: "???"
Ye Hantao was hesitating between believing and disbelieving when she saw Cheng Zhao smile. "I'm not lying to you. My aunt made this fructose. It's very healthy, so you can eat it without worry."
The fructose that the aunt mailed arrived about ten minutes before they left the guesthouse.
As Ye Hantao sat back down, she touched her earlobe. The pearl felt warm to the touch, warmed by the warmth of her skin.
What are Cheng Zhao and Ye Hantao whispering about?
【Tao Tao! Look at our brother! Don't be swayed by some people's worthless little acts of concern!】
[I'm speechless! Where did this rumor about Ryder being broke even come from?!]
[Cheng Zhao's fans, don't be upset! Even if he's rich, would he just casually spend 18.6 million without batting an eye?!]
The auctioneer's eyes lit up, "Number 12, 20 million!"
After sharing the candy, Ye Hantao continued watching the video. Upon hearing number 12, she turned her head sharply and saw Cheng Zhao holding a candy in one hand and a bidding paddle in the other.
Audience: [???]
Chen Xiaofeng glanced at the jewelry on the stage, crossed his legs, and whistled.
His eyebrows were raised, and the faint scar at the end moved slightly.
While observing the auctioneer's bids, Ye Hantao took a moment to examine the sapphire jewelry on display.
These are a pair of sapphire stud earrings and a 25-carat sapphire ring, made with Kashmir sapphires. The description says this blue color is called royal blue.
The sapphire is adorned with heart-shaped diamonds on both sides; if she hadn't seen the price online, she would definitely have bought it.
The auctioneer bid, "Lot 67, 20.05 million."
Jin Shiyue frowned and raised her sign again.
Auctioneer: "Number 5, 20.1 million!"
Before Cheng Zhao joined, Jin Shiyue was bidding against others, and it seemed that only one competitor, number 67, was left. Unexpectedly, Cheng Zhao joined!
Ye Hantao then noticed that Sister Shi Yue was also bidding.
Number 67 raised his placard.
"Number 67, 2015w!"
Cheng Zhao raised his sign and lazily added, "21 million."
Upon hearing this, Jin Shiyue had no choice but to give up, no matter how unwilling she was.
Su Yi'ang exclaimed, "Cheng Zhao raised the price by almost 1 million."
That's even more impressive than his bidding for jade bracelets! The key is that he can bid 500,000 yuan because his boss reimburses him. Does Cheng Zhao have someone to reimburse him?
Liao Jiayue was feeling resentful because Ye Hantao had overshadowed her with her 18.6 million yuan.
Hearing Cheng Zhao's offer of 21 million, they were utterly shocked. Could Cheng Zhao really afford it?!
Wouldn't Cheng Zhao's family background and social status surpass those of the husband the female lead's best friend found?
Why does someone like that only see Ye Hantao?!
"Number 67, 21.05 million!"
22 million.
"Number 67, 22.05 million!"
23 million.
After Cheng Zhao finished announcing his bid, everyone in the room was watching the man holding up bidding paddle number 67. Ye Hantao was also watching, seeing him holding up his paddle while making a phone call.
The two people bid for three rounds of fare.
Auctioneer: "Number 67, 26.05 million!"
Cheng Zhao suddenly smiled, his azure eyes glancing at number 67, and said softly, "26.1 million."
Number 67: "!!!"
Why isn't this person shouting 27 million anymore?
Ye Hantao guessed that number 67 would most likely not make another bid.
When the other party shouted 26.05 million, it looked like they were barely managing it. Luckily, Cheng Zhao didn't shout 27 million, otherwise it would have been too much of a loss.
Number 67 lowered his head and said something to the person on the phone.
If Cheng Zhao asks for 27 million, they will add another 50,000.
But Cheng Zhao didn't play by the rules and quoted 26.1 million, leaving them unsure of his bottom line.
Their bottom line is 26 million, and even 26.05 million would be a stretch.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, No. 67 angrily put down the sign and, before leaving, made sure to memorize Cheng Zhao's appearance.
The hammer fell for the third time. "26.1 million, sold on the third attempt! Congratulations to bidder number 12!"
Su Yi'ang opened his mouth wide.
I never knew Cheng Zhao was so rich!
Ye Hantao was indeed surprised that Cheng Zhao could bid 26.1 million, but then she thought about the various mines under his name, "..."
Soon, the viewers in the entire live broadcast room followed the cameraman to the familiar private room, saw the familiar staff, and heard the staff say familiar words.
"A total of 26.1 million, payment successful, this is the withdrawal slip."
【Wow!!!】
He paid?!
Did he really, really, really pay?
[Who said Cheng Zhao is poor?! He looks like a rich man from head to toe!]
[I told you long ago that the fact that he could talk back to Chen Xiaofeng like that meant he must come from a well-off family.]
So, has anyone dug up information about Cheng Zhao's family background?
[When he first became famous, someone dug into his past; he was completely clean, and even starting with Chen Xiaofeng, they couldn't find anything.]
On the other hand, he and Ye Hantao are quite a good match.
[Cheng Zhao, did you see me say you two are a good match? Aren't you going to send me a red envelope as a token of your appreciation?]
When Chen Xiaofeng saw Cheng Zhao return, he glanced meaningfully in Ye Hantao's direction and said in a nonchalant tone, "I thought you could just quote 30 million."
Cheng Zhao said casually, "I don't need to put on airs."
He couldn't possibly report 27 million, let alone 30 million.
He could use the remaining money to buy other apologies.
Try to get Tao Tao to get tired of the Shoushan ornaments as soon as possible.
The charity auction has ended, and a list of all funds raised has been compiled.
Several guests on "Classmates Are Here" took photos, with Ye Hantao and Cheng Zhao taking the most, amounting to eight figures.
Representatives from Guang Sheng Group also stated that they would double the donation and use all funds for public welfare, and welcomed supervision from all sectors.
Chen Xiaofeng lowered his voice and said to Cheng Zhao, "The major sponsor of our variety show is Guang Sheng Group."
Cheng Zhao hummed in agreement.
He was the second major investor in Director Wan's eyes, so he must have heard of the major investor's name.
The Guangsheng Group is controlled by an old family from the United States, with a history of 180 years.
When he was a child, he heard his elders mention things about Guangsheng Group in the old house. It was nothing more than a power struggle, and it was later purged by an unknown and useless youngest son.
Currently, the CEO of Guangsheng Group is merely an acting CEO; no one has ever seen the real boss.
The last time Cheng Zhao heard about Guang Sheng Group was in F1, when it became the team's long-term title sponsor with $150 million per season.
The following morning, the live broadcast of "My Classmate is Here" was about to end.
The production team brought out a lottery box.
He Qiang drew a day to choose from, during which the program's cameramen filmed her daily life.
Liao Jiayue was chosen to visit Chen Xiaofeng's residence and broadcast the visit live.
He Qiang glanced at Ye Hantao, remembered her teacher's instructions, and decided to choose the day of their live broadcast as the day they met for dinner.
At 11 a.m., Ye Hantao, Cheng Zhao, and Liao Jiayue left Nancheng on the same train and arrived in Yuncheng in the afternoon.
Not far away was the exit, and Ye Hantao immediately saw more than a dozen people holding signs.
The entire list is filled with Liao Jiayue's name.
"Aaaaaaahhhhh! Jia Yue! Jia Yue!!!"
Fans surged forward, jostling to get closer.
Liao Jiayue apologized to Ye Hantao, "Taotao, I didn't expect the fans to get the news. I'll go over and sign autographs for them first."
As she spoke, Liao Jiayue stared intently into Ye Hantao's eyes, trying to find a hint of envy in them.
Her home is in Beijing, so she doesn't need to take the high-speed train back to Yuncheng.
The reason for choosing to get off in Yuncheng today is simply to let Ye Hantao see the difference in popularity between them after leaving the show.
Even if she's Maze's sister, she still can't catch up to her.
With a large number of fans blocking her way, Ye Hantao couldn't spot her father and older brother. "Then you should go quickly."
Liao Jiayue thought Ye Hantao was looking for fans holding up signs with her name on them, and suddenly said, "Taotao, I have an advertisement shoot on Wednesday morning. Why don't you come and join us? Maybe you'll get to shoot an advertisement someday."
Cheng Zhao pushed Ye Hantao's suitcase with one hand and his own suitcase with the other, standing nearby watching the two chat, or more accurately, watching Liao Jiayue show off her superiority.
But a remark by Liao Jiayue reminded him.
Among the hundreds of business departments across all the companies in our group, is there not a single person with the foresight to hire Tao Tao to shoot an advertisement?
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Author's note: Cheng Zhao: They all have no taste.
--Randomly dropping small red envelopes~--
(Today's event is sponsored by Mr. Cheng [Let me see])