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Tang Xu looked at the enchanting etiquette lady in front of him, couldn't help but touch her smooth hand, and said with a wicked smile.
"Miss, can I invite you out tonight? I'd like to have dinner with you."
Zhuge Lan looked at Tang Xu's lecherous appearance, a hint of disdain appearing on his face.
"This kind of person actually wants to compete with me for Taotao. He doesn't even have the sense to look around."
Dugu Bo, who was standing beside him, showed a helpless expression and reminded him.
"Kid, do you know that your little wife, Bìluò, is waiting for you at home? Aren't you afraid of being discovered if you fool around outside?"
Zhuge Lan's face showed a hint of panic, and he quickly corrected himself.
"Just making friends, just making friends. Old Poison, you're too sensitive. Is it because you haven't been 'nourished' by a woman for too long? After this busy period, I'll take you to a good place to have some fun."
Dugu Bo sighed. This kid's glib tongue was truly something. He couldn't win an argument with him. He then looked towards Tang Xu in the distance.
Tang Xu took out a gold card and handed it to the etiquette lady. She swiped the card, and a moment later, she said helplessly.
"Young Master Tang Xu, there are only 1.2 million gold coins here. You're still short 1.6 million gold coins. Please make up the difference within half an hour."
Tang Xu was immediately stunned. It was only then that he remembered he didn't have that much money, and his family had instructed him to buy Soul Bones and materials with this money. What was he going to do now?
To spend 2.8 million just to pursue a woman was too much of a waste.
So, he whispered.
"Um, I don't have enough money. Can I cancel the purchase?"
Zhuge Lan, who was listening not far away, burst into laughter. This fool didn't even have that many gold coins, yet he dared to buy it.
Now, let's see what he'll do.
As for Taotao, she's definitely mine.
A Black-Clothed Person in a seat nearby said disdainfully.
"This kid is an idiot. He's spending 2.8 million for a woman, and he doesn't even have that much money."
The Gray-Clothed Person next to him said with interest.
"This is interesting. This kid wants a refund, but there's no way. Let's see how he'll clean up this mess."
A masked woman in another seat said disdainfully.
"He wants to offer a gift from someone else, but he doesn't have the ability."
Tang Xu listened to the sounds around him and wished he could find a hole to crawl into. It was too embarrassing.
The etiquette lady made a call, and several burly men exuding terrifying spirit power came to Tang Xu. One of them threatened.
"Young Master, if you cannot produce this much gold coin, you can only use items on your person as collateral. If the collateral is still not enough, we will detain you until your family comes with the money to redeem you."
Another Black-Clothed Person said.
"Now, you have half an hour. You can borrow money or use other methods, but you must gather 2.8 million, or don't blame us for being impolite."
The leading Black-Clothed Person pointed at Tang Xu, and a black serpentine pattern appeared on him.
"Don't even think about running. I've already marked you."
The Auction was still ongoing. Apart from the ocean star necklace, which was the first item to be auctioned, the quality of the subsequent items was truly mediocre.
Zhuge Lan and Dugu Bo's gazes were not focused on the trashy items, but on Tang Xu.
Zhuge Lan said with a smile.
"Old Poison, do you think this kid will ask me for money?"
Dugu Bo was stunned for a moment and said in confusion.
"Probably not! After all, we were rivals in love just now; our relationship is so bad!"
Zhuge Lan smiled.
"Old Poison, dare to make a bet? This kid will ask me for money."
Dugu Bo quickly waved his hand.
"No bet, no bet. You're too cunning, little fellow. I'm no match for you."
On the other side, Tang Xu was asking his friends around him for money, but almost no one lent it to him. After all, everyone knew it was 2.8 million! This foolish kid spent all his money for a woman. Would he even pay it back later?
Seeing that he couldn't borrow money, Tang Xu looked at Lin Tao.
"Taotao, you know I like you. I bought the Ocean Star for you. Can you lend me some money?"
Lin Tao bit her lip. That was 2.8 million. How much was her monthly salary? But he did buy something for her. She sighed.
"Alright, I can only lend you..."
"Shut up, consider your position."
Before Lin Tao could finish speaking, she was interrupted by an old man wearing a mask. A look of grievance appeared on her face. As an Auction staff member, she was not allowed to lend money to guests.
"I'm sorry, I can't lend you money."
"You cheap woman, I bought it for you, and you can't even lend me a little money? Damn it!"
Tang Xu immediately started cursing. He hadn't expected such a great beauty like Lin Tao to be this kind of person. He had bought it for this woman in front of him. He felt like he had seen through her; this woman was truly terrible.
When Zhuge Lan heard Tang Xu cursing the woman he liked, he immediately stood up and scolded.
"Idiot, is Taotao a name you can call? You don't even have 2.8 million. Are you even worthy of pursuing Taotao? A great beauty like Taotao should be pursued by me, understand?"
Lin Tao was feeling very wronged at this moment. Hearing Zhuge Lan come to her rescue, she was very grateful. Although he was a bit presumptuous, she was still very thankful.
"Young Master, thank you. Taotao appreciates it."
A surge of anger welled up in Tang Xu's heart. He had intended to spend a large sum to buy the Ocean Star to pursue the beautiful Taotao, but he hadn't expected it to benefit this guy in the end, and he was now saddled with a huge gold coin debt.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he got. Suddenly, he thought, 'Should I borrow money from this guy? Then I won't pay him back, and it'll really piss him off.'
He calmed himself down slightly and said.
"Brother, can you lend me money?"
Zhuge Lan smiled but said nothing. He knew this guy would ask him for money. After all, when you're broke, you'll borrow from anyone.
He looked at Dugu Bo beside him.
"Old Poison, are you convinced or not?"
Dugu Bo's face showed a hint of shock. This Zhuge Lan was truly cunning and shrewd. He couldn't help but be convinced.
"Alright, you're impressive."
At the same time, he was glad he hadn't gambled.
The Black-Clothed Person in the seat said disdainfully.
"This kid is truly shameless, borrowing money from anyone."
The Gray-Clothed Person next to him echoed.
"He really is. He can open his mouth to staff and even his rival in love. He's too much of a scoundrel."
The tightly-dressed woman in another seat teased.
"This Zhuge Lan is getting more and more interesting. I want to see if this guy will lend him money."
Tang Xu's face reddened as he listened to the surrounding voices. To be honest, he knew his current behavior was shameless, but with a huge debt on him, he couldn't care less, and besides, he didn't plan to pay it back.
Then he said.
"Buddy, give me some face."
A triumphant smile appeared on Zhuge Lan's lips, and he said with a laugh.
"I can lend you money, but I have one condition."
Dugu Bo sighed helplessly. This Zhuge Lan was cunning. Tang Xu was probably in for some bad luck.
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