As soon as the wild ginseng was unearthed, the entire livestream exploded with an avalanche of donations. The viewers were stunned, unsure of what to say.
And it wasn't just the donations—many of the viewers were treating this livestream like an auction!
Everyone was frantically bidding.
Was money no longer a concern?
"I'm shedding tears of regret."
"Tomorrow, I'm going up the mountain to dig wild ginseng. Even Jesus can't stop me, that's what I'm saying!"
"Life is short—I'm sure I can find a wild ginseng too!"
"Alright, I'm going to buy a lottery ticket now. At 8:30 tonight, I'll be one of the big players competing for ginseng!"
Chen Yang was momentarily stunned by the sudden influx of donations.
This wild ginseng was indeed valuable, but was it really necessary for everyone to go this far?
It was just wild ginseng, after all.
He noticed that many of the donors were representing companies—mostly pharmacies and restaurants. It was clear that they were planning to buy the ginseng as a marketing gimmick.
Chen Yang turned to Xiao Dong and asked, "Xiao Dong, what's the market value of this wild ginseng?"
Hearing Chen Yang's question, Xiao Dong immediately responded, "Once it hits over a hundred years old, it's basically worth about ten thousand a year. So, for this 250-year-old wild ginseng, its market price would be around 2.5 million. Of course, if it's worth more, it'll fetch an even higher price."
Chen Yang nodded and said, "Then let's set it at 2.5 million. But I made a deal with Drunk lying across the world earlier, and I promised I'd sell it to him first. So, sorry to the others."
[Xiao Dong]: "Master Chen, are you sure?"
Chen Yang smiled and said, "Money can always be earned again, but you can't break your word."
Xiao Dong was surprised. After all, this wasn't something worth just a couple hundred bucks. At that moment, the price for the wild ginseng had already been pushed to 3 million in the livestream.
A difference of 500,000!
And yet, Chen Yang was completely unmoved? Xiao Dong couldn't help but admire him more.
It wasn't just Xiao Dong—many viewers were equally stunned by Chen Yang's words.
"Master Chen's words are truly impressive."
"Honesty in a person really means something—Master Chen is the real deal!"
"500,000, just like that? Master Chen turned it down."
"A man's promise is like a pit—Master Chen is the true man!"
"Honestly, if it were me, I'd sell it to whoever bids the highest."
"I really can't do what Master Chen did."
"From this, you can see that Master Chen doesn't really care about money. I have a friend like that, and I love hanging out with him. It's just a joy to be around people like that."
[Ankang Hall]: "Since you've made up your mind, Mr. Chen, I won't fight you for it. If you dig up another one in the future, please consider Ankang Hall first."
[Jia Tianxia]: "Although I couldn't buy the hundred-year-old wild ginseng, I've met a person who values integrity. Master Chen, even though we've never met, I'm glad to consider you a friend."
[Drunk lying across the world]: "I've never really respected anyone before, but Master Chen, you've earned my admiration. Like Old Jia said, even though we haven't met in person, you've got my loyalty! You've given me face, and I can't let you suffer. I won't let this go. 3 million!"
"Is this how rich people talk?"
"500,000 for them is like 50 bucks to us. I'm crying, how about you guys?"
Chen Yang shook his head and replied, "2.5 million. If you want it, I'll sell it to you. If not, forget about it."
[Drunk lying across the world]: "3 million!"
"Fine, then, I won't sell it," Chen Yang said, shaking the dirt off his hands and picking up Xiao Bai. He waved his hand, "Big Black, let's go home."
Then, he began heading down the mountain.
In the luxurious apartment in Shanghai, Xu Jun, aka Drunk lying across the world, was left utterly dumbfounded.
What did this mean?
He offered 3 million, and Chen Yang turned him down?
Honestly, he had never met anyone quite like this.
From what he could see, Chen Yang's living conditions were quite modest. His family's old house had peeling walls and rotting beams. It was clear he was struggling financially.
And yet, he wasn't swayed by money in the least.
Such a personality, Xu Jun had never seen before.
"Drunk Big Boss, this isn't cool. Master Chen has been honest with you—he said whatever price he quotes is what it is. Why are you still pushing?"
"Even though I know you don't want to take advantage of Master Chen, it's clear he doesn't want to take advantage of you either."
"Master Chen's amazing. Turning down 3 million like it's nothing."
"It's not that Master Chen is being arrogant, it's just that he can afford to be. With his skills, earning money is just a matter of time."
[Jia Tianxia]: "Drunk, what's your deal? Master Chen isn't trying to take your money. He's all about integrity. Don't play around with him."
[Xiao Dong]: "Drunk, if you don't want it, I'll buy this wild ginseng."
Xu Jun felt his face turn red. "Master Chen, I'm sorry. I just didn't want you to get the short end of the stick. But since you've made it clear, I won't argue anymore. I'll go with 2.5 million."
Chen Yang nodded and said simply, "Alright."
That was all.
No more words needed.
He knew exactly what Drunk lying across the world was doing—he was a young man, full of loyalty and pride. He didn't want to see Chen Yang suffer any loss, and didn't want to appear like he was taking advantage of him.
But for Chen Yang, he genuinely didn't want Xu Jun to pay 3 million.
If he really wanted to make money, he would have just agreed to the highest bidder.
"I'm heading down now. It's getting dark, and I'm about 4 kilometers from the bottom. If I hurry, I should be able to make it in about 20 minutes."
"Please remember, no one should stay on the mountain after dark. It's dangerous."
"Not just because of poisonous insects or snakes, but the wild animals pose a bigger threat."
As he finished speaking, a wolf's howl suddenly echoed through the mountains.
"Ah-wooo~"
Chen Yang stopped in his tracks, held his breath, and waited until the sound faded before saying, "Did you hear that? That was the howl of a wolf. Based on the sound, it's probably less than 2 kilometers away. But since there are no trails here and the terrain is complicated, it won't be able to spot me."
"Still, I can't take any chances. If it does notice me, things could get dangerous. I'll need to move faster."
"Big Black, keep up."
Chen Yang said as he quickened his pace, practically running down the mountain.
Thanks to the spiritual water he had consumed, his physical abilities had dramatically improved. Anyone else would have stumbled, gotten lost, or crashed into trees on this difficult terrain, but Chen Yang's enhanced stamina allowed him to sprint through the darkness, leaping over rocks and roots without slowing down.
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