Li Hua took a step forward, his toes rubbing against the ground, the soles of his shoes scraping against the earth, making a soft, rustling sound.

He let out a cold laugh, a sarcastic smile curving his lips, his eyes filled with disdain:

"Words are no guarantee, let's sign a contract to prevent you from reneging on your promise if you lose."

Lu Xiuqin turned around quickly, waving her arms rapidly, and waved repeatedly at Jiang Junbao:

"Manager Jiang, quickly print two copies of the gift contract! Hurry!"

Jiang Junbao quickly took back the agreement, stood up, and bent over slightly.

He read aloud, his voice clear and resonant, making one's eardrums vibrate:

"If Lu Xuan successfully purchases the Xie Shi Lou Ting villa in today, Li Hua will give Lu Xuan eight million yuan free of charge; if he fails to purchase it, Lu Xuan will give Li Hua eight million yuan free of charge."

"This contract shall take effect immediately upon signature and seal, and shall be made in duplicate."

After reading it aloud, Jiang Junbao laid the contract flat on the table, pressed his fingertips along the edge of the paper, and handed the pen between the two of them:

"If there are no objections, sign and affix your seal."

Li Hua grabbed the pen, gripped it so tightly that the pen shaft turned white, and quickly signed his name.

He pressed his thumb firmly into the fingerprint and slammed the contract onto the table with a "thud," his palm trembling from the impact.

Chin held high, glancing sideways at Lu Xuan, his tone arrogant:

"Your turn. Dare to sign?"

"What is there to be afraid of?"

Lu Xuan picked up the pen, his wrist moved swiftly, the pen tip gliding across the paper, and he simply signed his name.

He dipped his thumb in ink and pressed it down heavily to leave a bright red fingerprint, his fingertip covered in red ink.

Lu Jianguo's expression changed drastically. He rushed forward, staggering, and grabbed Lu Xuan's arm tightly, his fingertips digging into his flesh.

He shouted urgently, his throat tight and his voice trembling:

"Xiao Xuan! Are you crazy? That's eight million! Tear up the contract right now!"

Li Xiulan pulled her husband back, her wrist firm and steady, her voice low and calm, without a trace of panic:

"Don't panic."

She turned to look at Li Hua's family, forcing a smile, and softly uttered words to smooth things over:

"We're all family, there's no need to make things so tense. Let's talk things out."

Lu Jianguo abruptly shook off her hand, his arm straining, cold sweat pouring down his forehead and sliding down his temples.

His voice trembled and tightened, his breathing was labored, and his chest felt heavy.

"Tell me nicely? That's eight million! Even if I sold myself, I couldn't raise that much, and you're letting him mess around like this!"

Chen Hui stepped forward, standing beside Lu Xuan with upright posture and a calm, resolute tone:

"Uncle and Aunt, Xuan-ge knows what he's doing, don't worry!"

Lu Xuan gently patted his father's tense shoulder, his palm warm and his strength steady. His tone was calm and even, and his gaze was fixed on his father's face:

"Dad, don't worry, we won't lose."

Li Ninghai crossed his arms, elbows taut, leaned back, and sneered with a sidelong glance, his face full of disdain and contempt.

"Can't lose? With your penniless appearance, you think you can afford a villa here?"

"Besides, this complex isn't for sale to the public at all; you can't buy it even if you have the money, hahaha!"

Lu Xiuqin stood with her hands on her hips, back straight, chin raised, and head tilted back, laughing shrilly in a voice that made eardrums vibrate.

"Exactly! We've got this in the bag, that eight million is ours!"

Liu Ting immediately grabbed Li Hua's arm tightly, her fingertips gripping his sleeve tightly, her eyes gleaming, and said in a sweet, urgent voice:

"Ahua, once we win the money, let's go buy the biggest and most impressive apartment! Okay?"

Li Hua puffed out his chest and patted his belly, his chest heaving, his face full of pride, laughing smugly, his mouth stretching to his ears:

"Buy! You absolutely have to buy! Once you win the money, I'll take you to choose an apartment!"

Lu Xiuqin clapped her hands and shouted, her palms turning red, spittle flying, her tone arrogant:

"It's a sure thing! Lu Xuan is our money-making machine; we might as well make some money!"

Li Xiulan's face darkened completely, her eyes turned cold, and all traces of a smile vanished. She spoke in a chilling voice, devoid of any warmth:

"If you insist on pushing things to the extreme, then don't blame me for leaving."

Lu Xiuqin immediately scoffed, her lips curling into a sneer, her face full of disdain, and she said in a shrill, piercing voice:

"Sister-in-law, what are you pretending for? Do you think I don't know how much money you have?"

Lu Jianguo's face was ashen, his complexion deathly pale. He stamped his feet repeatedly, his steps heavy, his eyes filled with despair, and his fingertips trembling uncontrollably.

"It's over... Now, our family is completely finished..."

Chen Hui coldly swept his gaze over the frenzied group, his eyes icy and devoid of any warmth, his tone resolute, each word clear and distinct:

"What a bunch of idiots! You'll be crying later!"

Jiang Junbao stood to the side, shaking his head inwardly, his fingertips tracing the hem of his clothes, and sighed softly, his tone full of regret:

"Young people are still too young and too impulsive."

As soon as he finished speaking, a series of orderly footsteps approached, and a group of formally dressed attendants escorted an elderly man as he walked briskly towards them.

The sound of leather shoes clicking on the ground was crisp and clear, each step imposing. His aura silenced the entire room instantly, even the sound of breathing disappeared.

The visitor was none other than Xie Ziqiang, the true owner of Xie Shilou Courtyard.

Jiang Junbao immediately composed himself and bowed deeply, his waist bent extremely low, extremely respectful, his voice respectful but tinged with a hint of panic:

"Thank you, Elder Xie!"

He was filled with surprise, his pupils contracted slightly. Old Master Xie rarely appeared in public, but today he had come in person.

Xie Ziqiang's gaze swept across the entire room, his eyes quickly scanning the space before locking onto Lu Xuan, fixing his gaze firmly on him.

His cold, stern face instantly transformed into one of utmost respect. He strode forward, bowed deeply, and bent his back in a deep bow.

"Mr. Lu, please forgive me for not greeting you sooner."

The entire room fell silent! The air seemed to freeze; you could hear a pin drop.

The mocking smiles on Li Hua's family's faces froze instantly, their smiles solidified at the corners of their mouths, never to rise again.

Everyone stared wide-eyed, frozen in place, their bodies stiff, their faces filled with disbelief, their breaths momentarily catching in their throats.

Before Lu Xuan could speak, Xie Ziqiang turned to his assistant and gave a stern order, his tone authoritative and making everyone's eardrums ring:

"Immediately transfer the ownership of all the detached villas in Xie Shi Lou Ting to Mr. Lu's name!"

This villa district has a total market value of 30 billion!

The air froze completely; everyone held their breath, no one dared to move, no one dared to speak.

The car keys in Li Hua's hand fell to the ground with a "clatter," the metallic sound particularly jarring in the deathly silence.

He was completely unaware that his fingertips were numb and his whole body was frozen.

Lu Xiuqin's lips trembled, her mouth opened and closed, but she couldn't make a sound; her throat felt tight and blocked.

Liu Ting's face was deathly pale, devoid of any color, her whole body trembled uncontrollably, her legs were weak, and she could barely stand.

Li Ninghai's legs went weak, his knees trembled, his eyes were filled with fear, and cold sweat soaked through his clothes, which clung to his body.

Jiang Junbao was completely stunned. His pupils contracted sharply, and his face was filled with shock. A mansion worth 30 billion was given away just like that, leaving him speechless.

Lu Xuan gently shook his head, his neck twitching slightly, his movements slow and deliberate, his tone firm, his gaze unwavering, settling steadily on Xie Ziqiang:

"No, I made a bet with someone, and it only counts if I pay for it. I can't just take it for free."

Xie Ziqiang was taken aback, his eyes glazed over, then he burst into loud laughter, his voice booming, full of confidence, and his tone crisp and decisive, without the slightest hesitation:

"Mr. Lu, you're very particular! For this 30 billion yuan villa complex, I'll only charge you one yuan, and we'll go through the proper procedures!"

"Consider it a formal purchase!"

A luxury mansion worth 30 billion yuan was sold for just one yuan!

The entire audience was stunned, their faces filled with shock, unable to recover for a long time, their minds blank.

Li Hua's legs went weak, his knees slammed into the ground with a dull thud, and he collapsed to the ground, his face ashen and his eyes vacant.

His previous arrogance has now become a huge joke, leaving him only with fear and regret, and a tightness in his chest.

Lu Xuan nodded slightly, his movements gentle and his tone calm:

"Okay, thank you very much, sir!"

He turned his head to look at Chen Hui, his gaze fixed on the other man, his tone casual, but his words clear:

"Xiao Hui, you can have half of this villa area."

Chen Hui hurriedly waved his hands, his arms flailing rapidly, repeatedly declining, his voice trembling with disbelief:

"Brother Xuan, this is too valuable, I absolutely cannot accept it!"

Lu Xuan's eyes darkened slightly, his gaze turned cold, and his tone carried an unyielding force, his words concise and to the point:

"Just take it, don't talk nonsense."

Chen Hui's eyes welled up with tears, swirling in them. He no longer refused, nodding firmly in a resolute tone:

"Okay, I'll listen to Brother Xuan!"

Lu Jianguo froze, his body stiff as a stone. His phone slipped from his hand and fell to the ground, the screen shattering.

He was completely unaware, his fingertips went numb, his eyes were filled with shock, his mind was in turmoil, and he couldn't believe that the person in front of him was his son.

Li Xiulan clenched the hem of her clothes, her fingertips turning white. She was deeply shocked, but she also breathed a sigh of relief, and her breathing finally became steady.

She knew her son wouldn't let her down.

After a brief silence, Li Hua's family instantly changed their expressions, becoming obsequious and quickly crowding around him, their steps disorderly.

Lu Xiuqin wore a greasy smile, her mouth stretched to her ears, her tone ingratiating, her voice fawning and obsequious:

"Xiao Xuan, you've really made something of yourself! You've brought honor to the Lu family!"

Li Hua bowed, his back hunched, repeatedly apologizing in a humble tone, abandoning all pride:

"Brother, I was blind. Just leave me a few villas and a few hundred million! I'm not asking for much!"

Liu Ting stepped forward, her steps hurried, reaching out to take Lu Xuan's arm. Her fingertips hovered in the air, her voice sweet and ingratiating:

"Uncle, we're family, we have to look after each other."

Li Ninghai, with his protruding belly, leaned forward, nodding and bowing repeatedly, his tone obsequious, his face beaming with smiles:

"Yes, yes, we can't forget our family when we become successful!"

Lu Xuan sidestepped, his movements swift and decisive. His eyes were as cold as ice, devoid of any warmth. His gaze swept over the group, his tone indifferent, exuding overwhelming authority.

"My things are mine to give to whomever I want; you are not worthy of them."

The faces of the men instantly turned ashen, all color drained from their eyes, and they turned hostile on the spot, cursing at Lu Xuan in sharp, shrill voices.

Lu Xiuqin stood with her hands on her hips, arms tense, cursing shrilly in a harsh tone, her face contorted in a ferocious expression:

"Lu Xuan, you ungrateful wretch! You'll turn your back on your family for money! You're utterly heartless!"

Li Hua's eyes were red and swollen as he roared, his voice hoarse and filled with resentment:

"A snob! He looks down on everyone because he has a little money! He really thinks he's something special!"

Li Ninghai, with his protruding belly and upright posture, pointed at Lu Xuan's nose and berated him, his fingertips trembling, his arrogance palpable:

"You've gone too far! How dare you talk to your elders like that! Just because you have a little money doesn't mean you can look down on everyone! You have no manners!"

After finishing their rant, the group exchanged glances, their eyes filled with panic. They turned and tried to flee, staggering and running for their lives.

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