Li Ka-shing raised a finger again and said, "9108, 82."
That single finger of his was renowned in Hong Kong, known as the "Pillar of Prosperity," a symbol of his formidable economic might. Just then, Hu Yingxiang’s deputy, Zhou Maonian, walked over to Zheng Yutong for a brief exchange before returning to Hu’s side. A look of triumph crossed Hu’s face as he declared, "495 million!"
The room fell into shock; even Li Ka-shing paused. He had originally estimated a ceiling of 500 million, never expecting that Hu Yingxiang had formed an alliance with Zheng Yutong to snatch the lead with this bid. Even with He Yuzhu’s assistance, Li Ka-shing was prepared to concede.
However, at that very moment, a young woman stood up and announced loudly, "550 million!"
Chapter 171