Systemless Villain

Chapter 193 Anger and Satisfaction

"1 million Yuan," a voice resonated suddenly within the VIP room, accompanied by the lifting of number 3.

Surprise rippled through the crowd, all eyes swiftly turning toward the upper floor where a young man stood.

Some identified him as Long Tian, while others remained oblivious.

However, Lin Fan's expression brimmed with anger. That face... That voice... It was the person who had interrupted him at the antique market, and now, he was disrupting him once again!

"Oh, 1 million Yuan from the VIP room, courtesy of a charming young man!" Su Dongzhu exclaimed, pointing towards Long Tian.

Long Tian wore a satisfied smile. 1 million Yuan was a trifling amount for him.

On the flip side, Lin Fan's countenance turned gloomy. 'Yesterday, you exploited the situation. I thought that would be the last encounter, but destiny had different plans. I won't concede in any case!' he vowed silently.

"Oh, it's Long Tian. I didn't expect him being present here," Xiao Jun remarked suddenly.

Lin Fan was taken aback. "You're acquainted with him, Brother Xiao?" he inquired.

"Yes, he's a fellow student at Tianzhou High School, much like us, but he's quite popular, especially among the girls. It seems he's unsure about how to spend his money, willing to drop a million Yuan on an empty canvas," Xiao Jun sneered.

Hearing this, Lin Fan fell into silence. He hadn't expected that he and Long Tian attended the same school. No wonder the face seemed familiar.

In the next instant, a memory flashed across his mind. Long Tian's face... He suddenly recollected a few days ago when he failed to invite Liu Zhenyi home due to Long Tian's abrupt interruption.

His expression turned cold. This marked the second instance of Long Tian taking advantage, and now he intended to repeat it again!

"High bid from the young man on the upper floor; any other bids?" Su Dongzhu inquired.

Lin Fan took a deep breath, determined not to lose to Long Tian.

Once again, he raised his hand and declared, "1 million and 500 thousand Yuan!"

Su Dongzhu's attention immediately shifted to Lin Fan's increased bid. His lips moved, but before he could speak, Long Tian countered, "5 million Yuan."

The astonishment on everyone's faces, including Su Dongzhu's, deepened.

"Oh, 5 million Yuan! From the young master on the upper floor!" he exclaimed.

Confusion spread through the crowd. Whispers and murmurs filled the air as people debated how a canvas could command a value of 5 million Yuan.

On Lin Fan's side, anger etched across his face. From 1 million Yuan to 5 million... If he could, he would've liked to hit Long Tian's head.

However, he wouldn't surrender. Once again, Lin Fan raised his hand and declared, "6 million Yuan!"

This time, Xiao Jun was brimming with disbelief.

"Brother Lin, are you sure? It's just a canvas!" he earnestly reminded.

"I know what I'm doing, Brother Xiao," Lin Fan responded, determination evident in his expression.

Xiao Jun fell silent. It appeared his advice had fallen on deaf ears, as Lin Fan's resolute expression showed.

"7 million Yuan," Long Tian bid once more.

Lin Fan's expression darkened, but he refused to yield. "8 million!"

"9 million."

"10 million!"

"15 million."

The bidding war between Long Tian and Lin Fan came to a halt at 15 million Yuan with Long Tian's bid.

A genuine hush fell over the crowd. No one anticipated the bidding war would escalate to 15 million.

In the standard seats, Lin Fan's expression was filled with anger. His hands clenched, and veins bulged on his forehead. The ascent of Long Tian's bid to 15 million caught him entirely off guard.

It seemed implausible that Long Tian could harbor genuine interest in a mere canvas. His motives were evidently personal.

"Will you persist in challenging me, Long Tian?" he exclaimed.

Long Tian's gaze locked onto Lin Fan. "Who are you?" he inquired, his tone a mix of confusion and indifference.

Lin Fan's anger surged. "Seriously, you're pretending not to know? After taking advantage of me with that statue, now you're attempting to challenge me again in this auction!" he retorted.

Long Tian arched both eyebrows in puzzlement. "I truly don't know who you are. But here's a piece of advice, son. If you desire something, acquire it fairly, not by shouting and challenging someone with the same interest," he calmly advised, his tone carrying weight.

The onlookers were impressed by Long Tian's composure. A young master from a prestigious family, he handled situations with remarkable calmness.

Su Dongzhu wore a dignified expression as he addressed Lin Fan. "Calm down, young one. The rules here forbid violence and threats. If you persist in such behavior, we'll ban you permanently and impose a fine," he warned, his tone resolute.

Many eyes turned toward Lin Fan. His boisterous behavior seemed out of place in the refined atmosphere of the auction.

Xiao Jun, witnessing the scene, couldn't help but intervene with whisper. "Lin Fan, what's gotten into you? You're losing control! And spending millions on just a canvas? I'll offer you a piece of advice—avoid dealings with Long Tian, or you might regret it. He's not an ordinary person!"

Lin Fan contained his simmering anger, his gaze unyielding. "I'm not afraid of him!" he declared.

Xiao Jun fell into complete silence, sighing at Lin Fan's erratic behavior.

In the end, Xiao Jun stood and offered a slight bow. "I apologize for the earlier incident, and I assure you my friend won't repeat it," he said sincerely.

Su Dongzhu nodded. "Very well, let's proceed. 15 million Yuan from the young master on the upper floor. Any more bids?" he inquired.

Silence hung in the air, with no response from anyone, including Lin Fan. His countenance now concealed the smoldering anger within. He refrained from bidding beyond 15 million Yuan, considering this was only the inaugural item, and a plethora of lots awaited; prudent savings were on his mind.

"Alright, 15 million for the first time, 15 million for the second time, 15 million for the third time..." Su Dongzhu's gavel resonated thrice, and he gestured towards Long Tian, "sold to the young master on the upper floor!" he declared.

Long Tian's smile radiated contentment. 15 million... Even if the canvas proved worthless, the sum didn't faze him.

Meanwhile, on the opposing side, Lin Fan wore an expression of profound gloom. Another missed opportunity slipped through his grasp!