Happy Shennong

Chapter 106 Million Bets
In Longteng, there are more than a dozen flower markets alone, and it is a well-known flower city in China.

So far, a total of eight international bonsai conferences have been held in China.Including this session, five of them were held in this city.

Flower bonsai, a relatively unpopular industry, is one of the city's business cards.

Other cities hold this kind of grand event, they usually set up temporary venues or rent venues.And in Longteng, there is a flower and bonsai exhibition hall not much smaller than the stadium, which is specially used to hold various grand events.In addition, there are several smaller venues for communication among flower bonsai lovers.

Linley noticed that the signs of this bonsai conference can be seen everywhere on the street. The closer to the exhibition hall, the more various promotional slogans.

At a quarter past five, Linley and his party finally reached their destination.

A magnificent antique palace-style building stands across a crossroad in the suburbs.On the top of the nearly ten-meter-wide gate, there is a row of gilt characters: Tenglong Flower Bonsai Exhibition Hall.Judging from the signature, this is the handwriting of a great contemporary calligrapher.

The colorful flags fluttered outside the venue, and there were crowds of people. The event had not even started yet, and it had already attracted countless people.

In the huge underground parking lot, there are no less than a hundred cars parked. Mercedes-Benz and BMW can be seen everywhere, and there are also luxury cars such as Maserati, Porsche, and Lamborghini among them.

Linley and Zhong Wanlong came to the side of the road. A minute later, a van with the words "Wanlong Logistics" on it drove over.

Bandung Logistics is a logistics company under the Bandung Group, which is dedicated to serving the Bandung supermarket chain.

This time, Wanlong Logistics sent a special vehicle to transport Zhong Wanlong's bonsai.As for Linley, not only did he get a free ride, but even the bonsai also enjoyed the treatment of a special car.

Duo greeted several bodyguards, helped the transport workers, and moved the six pots of bonsai.

At this time, most of the people gathered at the entrance of the exhibition hall came to sign up for the bonsai.On both sides of the gate, there are three simple registration points.The so-called registration is to make a special sign for the conference for the bonsai that is allowed to enter the exhibition hall, just like an ID card.One set on the bonsai, one for the owner of the bonsai.

Not all registered bonsai are eligible to participate in this event.The staff at the registration point will conduct a screening to brush out the unqualified ones.Of course, as long as there is no major problem, people will give it a chance.

Linley's three pots of bonsai were originally qualified.What's more, there is also the recommendation of Zhong Wanlong, a big man.The staff quickly completed the formalities for them, and then moved the bonsai into the exhibition hall.

Tonight, all bonsai will spend the night in the exhibition hall.The staff will arrange all the bonsai before the museum opens at ten o'clock tomorrow.

Linley put away his three bonsai certificates, and followed Zhong Wanlong out of the exhibition hall.

Zhong Wanlong's assistant has already reserved a room at the Greenland Hotel.They each went back to their rooms to rest for a while, those who should change their clothes, and those who should take a shower took a shower.

Linley was not as particular as Zhong Wanlong. He just wandered around the room and studied for a while, feeling the grandeur and shock of a five-star hotel. He didn't do anything serious, and then followed Zhong Wanlong to the hotel for dinner. Area.

On the way they came, they ate something in a small town on the way. Linley wasn't hungry now, so he didn't take the menu at all, but looked around, seeming very curious.

After Zhong Wanlong finished ordering, he asked curiously, "Linley, you seem to be very curious about this place?"

"Ahem..." Linley touched his temples and said awkwardly, "I am ashamed to say that although I have cooperated with Qingyun International Hotel, I have never been in a star-rated hotel. I'm curious. Uncle Zhong, the person who can afford such a nice hotel must be a big shot, right?"

Zhong Wanlong smiled and said: "Actually, not all the owners of star-rated hotels are big shots. However, the owner of this Greenland is indeed a big shot."

"Oh? Uncle Zhong, you are a big shot in your eyes, so this boss is absolutely extraordinary!"

"The reason why the old man said this is because he has a unique vision and extraordinary courage. Since he started business, many wise decisions can be written into textbooks. Anyway, he is someone I admire very much."

Linley said in astonishment: "Uncle Zhong, you have always been the object of admiration. I never thought that you also have someone you admire, and you are still 'very' admirable. I have become more and more curious about him. If you have the opportunity, You must look up. I just don’t know if a small person like me can get into his eyes.”

"Hehe, Linley, do you really want to see him?"

"Well, seeing more of you big shots will give me more motivation to fight."

Zhong Wanlong raised his eyes to look behind Linley, and said with a smile, "It's just right, he's here..."

"what?"

Linley was stunned for a moment, then looked back, and saw a thin old man with silver beard, accompanied by two young men in suits, got out of the elevator and walked straight to this side.

It seems that the old man is at least six to seventy years old. After all, his beard is white...

However, there are almost no wrinkles on his forehead, his eyes are piercing, and he looks hale and hearty.In addition, he is skinny, and he does not look old when he walks. His steps are light, but steady and powerful.

At this time, the old man should be coming towards Zhong Wanlong, smiling and striding this way, the two men in suits had to trot to keep up with his footsteps.

After ten meters or so, the old man said, "Brother Zhong, you are not kind. You didn't say hello in advance when you arrived at your brother's place? If someone under your command hadn't told me that you booked a room here, I wouldn't know Here you are."

Zhong Wanlong also got up and went up to meet him: "Brother Hong, I didn't dare to disturb you because I saw you were busy. I haven't seen you for almost two years. I didn't expect that your body is still so tough, I am so envious. "

"Hiss..." Mr. Hong stopped suddenly, stared at Zhong Wanlong who was walking towards him, frowned slightly and said, "Brother Zhong, I heard that you were in poor health a while ago, I was still thinking about waiting I went to see you after I finished my work. But now I see... your body is fine, much better than when I saw you last time. "

"It's the old man's luck that he met a genius doctor. The old man's body has been recuperated. However, he is still not at the same level as you."

Old Hong walked to the table, turned his gaze to Linley, and said with a smile, "Brother Zhong, who is this?"

"A little friend who is very close to each other, and this time I am here to participate in the bonsai event with the old man."

Linley also nodded at Mr. Hong, and said neither humble nor overbearing: "Hi, Senior Hong, I am Linley. This is the first time we meet, please take care of me in the future."

"Well, not bad." Hong Lao nodded, stared at Linley with great interest for several seconds, then turned to Zhong Wanlong and said, "Brother Zhong, apart from Chuaner and Linger, I haven't seen you take young people Come out. By the way, is Xiaoyou Lin here to accompany you to participate in the bonsai event, or is he also participating?"

Zhong Wanlong waved his hand and said, "To be precise, he brought the old man here. You know, old man, that the old man tinkered with bonsai just to pass the time and entertain himself, and he didn't intend to show it. The second time is because I saw that he was very interested, and the old man just wanted to go out to relax, so I just brought a few pots over here to join in the fun."

"Brother Zhong, I don't like to hear your words. If you want to participate, you can participate, and you still say so reluctantly. Also, let's make it clear in advance that I will also participate this time. If you can't compare with me by then, don't play tricks I didn't bring it as promised."

"Brother Hong, it looks like you are very confident."

"Haha, I don't dare to say big things about other aspects, but I really don't agree with you when it comes to bonsai. To be specific, the bonsai you have created is indeed unique in shape, but in other aspects, it is slightly inferior to me. gone."

Zhong Wanlong did not refute, but instead said: "Then let's make a bet, how about?"

"How to bet?"

"We are all going to participate in the bonsai event, and there will be a bonsai selection, and we will rank better than anyone else, and the best pot under our respective names shall prevail."

Mr. Hong slapped his thigh and said, "Okay! Since you have proposed it so formally, then you have to add a little bit of money, right? Gambling is so boring, what do you think?"

"Okay, then I'll bet myself one hundred thousand."

"Brother Zhong, are you too stingy? After all, you are also the boss of a large group with a market value of 500 billion, so you have to start with a million, right?"

Hong Lao seems to have absolute confidence in bonsai.Speaking of the bet, it directly increased tenfold!
Zhong Wanlong still maintained a faint smile: "It's rare that the two of us, old antiques, still retain a competitive temperament, so I will be willful with you for a while, listen to you, and I will bet 100 million!"

"That's what you said!" Elder Hong turned to Lin Lei and said, "Little friend Lin, how about you to be a witness?"

Linley was taken aback: "Me?"

Just as Hong Lao was about to speak, Zhong Wanlong waved his hand and said, "Brother Hong, we brothers, can't we trust each other? Why do we need witnesses? Since Lin Lei is here, wouldn't it be better to let him participate?"

"Uh……"

Linley froze again.He never thought that he could participate in the bet between Zhong Wanlong and Hong Lao.

However, after receiving the affirmative look from Zhong Wanlong, he gritted his teeth without hesitation and said, "Okay, then I'll join in the fun and bet 100 million too!"

"Linley, which side are you going to bet on?" Zhong Wanlong asked pretending to be puzzled.

Mr. Hong smiled and said to Lin Lei: "Little friend Lin, if you don't want to lose your money, I suggest you bet on me. To be honest, I admire Brother Zhong's many talents, including business and life. He is the only one who is good at bonsai I really don't like the attainments in the world, haha..."

"This..." Linley touched his temples and said with a smile, "Mr. Hong, you and Uncle Zhong's attainments in bonsai, I dare not jump to conclusions. However, I followed Uncle Zhong together." Wake up, no matter what the result is, I should go forward and retreat with him. So... Hong Lao, I'm sorry, I bet on Uncle Zhong."

(End of this chapter)