Chapter 533 — The Yu Family's Attitude
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"Hehe, every family here gets a share, and the price is most favorable — only five million per jar!" Seeing the expressions around the room, Divine Doctor Kang knew his scheme had succeeded. These people's impression of him, it seemed, was quite favorable.
"Five million — not expensive!" Song Xiangwen nodded. The other noble families present, Xiao Ben excepted, were not bothered by the five million either. What they cared about was face. As long as the price was lower than the hammer price at the auction, that was a show of deference — let alone when it was nearly half as much!
"In total, I have prepared twenty jars. Subtracting the two sold at auction, that leaves eighteen. Nine families are seated here, so each family receives two jars!" Divine Doctor Kang smiled. "Though if any family doesn't want theirs, they're welcome to pass them to someone else!"
Who would refuse such a fine thing? Only a fool would. And sure enough, a fool did step forward. But was the one who spoke really a fool?
"The Yu family won't be taking ours. Whoever wants it, take it." That blunt, senseless remark from Yu Haitian chilled the atmosphere in the room in an instant.
Even Divine Doctor Kang froze, baffled — he had no idea what Yu Haitian meant by it.
Seeing everyone's stunned faces, Yu Haitian offered a mild smile. "As the host of the auction, the Yu family shouldn't be snatching goods from everyone else. I already got a tongue-lashing from my second uncle over it yesterday. Hehe…"
Of course, Yu Haitian said nothing about the fact that an identical product would appear on the market tomorrow — at a price of only one million! Out of self-interest, the Yu family had no desire to see another family rise, not even a bottom-rung household that ranked below the Five Lesser Families.
He who takes another's gift has no room to speak. Since that was so, the Yu family naturally would not leave the Kang family any grounds for complaint.
Hearing Yu Haitian's explanation, the others relaxed at once — so that was the reason. And so the two remaining jars of pre-sale Beautifying, Muscle-Nourishing Wound Medicine were promptly snatched up by representatives of the other families.
Though Divine Doctor Kang said nothing about raising the Kang family's status, not a person present failed to see what the Kang family was after. Now that these people had received the Kang family's largesse, even if they did not actively support the promotion, they would not throw obstacles in the Kang family's way. And so, under the Yu family's sponsorship, the Kang family's elevation seemed all but a foregone conclusion — barring any unforeseen complications.
When they walked out of the auction hall, Divine Doctor Kang's face was alight with excitement and relief.
"This time, Zhaolong, my grandson, has done a truly extraordinary service!" Divine Doctor Kang gazed at Kang Jinglong, growing more delighted the longer he looked. Under his leadership, he felt certain the Kang family would flourish and prosper.
Kang Guifeng was elated as well. With his son performing so brilliantly, the seat of family head was now all but settled. Even if the old master were to pass on one day, Kang Cuipu would have nothing left to contend with.
For Kang Jinglong had already been chosen in advance to serve as the third-generation head of the family. What else was there for Kang Cuipu to fight for?
"You flatter me, Grandfather. I have merely done my duty. I am a member of the Kang family too, and naturally I wish our family well," Kang Jinglong said modestly.
"Indeed. We all want what is best for the Kang family." Divine Doctor Kang nodded. "This time, there should be no more mishaps in our family's promotion to noble house."
"Grandfather, something about Yu Haitian's manner tonight strikes me as odd." Kang Jinglong frowned. He had a vague sense that Yu Haitian's attitude was somehow off, yet he could not quite say what was wrong with it.