The Billion-Value Lands Are Just For Farming

Chapter 422 - He Fell into an Awkward Situation

Several years later, the imperial court was taken by storm with the emergence of a guitar virtuoso whose talent stunned the globe.

Yet, wherever he went, he humbly referred to himself as a student.

This masterful guitarist recounted how, in a nondescript inn at Eastsea, he encountered the two most pivotal figures in his life.

Mr. Su, in particular, was instrumental in his enlightenment, paving the way for the guitarist's subsequent success.

Consequently, the music world became abuzz with legends about Mr. Su.

“Alright, let's call it a day,” Cui Pingzhang gestured to the dispersing crowd. “We're heading out for a meal.”

With the music over, the audience began to leave.

Just then, footsteps echoed from the stairwell, followed by an unmistakably haughty voice. “I overheard some music being played upstairs that wasn't half bad. As it happens, I'm in need of a musician for my wedding. If you perform at my wedding, I'll pay you 500 yuan. What do you say?”

At these words, everyone turned to look.

A couple approached from the hallway.

Su Ming recognized them as the same pair he had noticed upon his arrival.

The man carried himself with an air of conceit, approaching with a leisurely stride.

The woman, small and charming, gazed at the man with eyes full of admiration.

They stopped beside Su Ming and Cui Pingzhang, sizing them up.

The man inquired coolly, “Who was playing the music earlier?”

Su Ming responded with a smile, “That was me.”

“You're quite skilled,” the man remarked. “You caught all that I said, right? It's tough to earn a living with music these days. Play at my wedding and I'll give you 500 yuan—a generous offer. What do you think? Will you do it?”

His arrogance was palpable, as if Su Ming should be grateful for such a ‘generous' sum.

The onlookers wondered where this deluded individual had come from.

Of the two, Cui Pingzhang was the esteemed principal of the J City Music Academy.

Given Cui Pingzhang's reputation, commanding an appearance fee in the hundreds of thousands was no issue at all.

Standing next to Cui Pingzhang was Su Ming, whom even Cui Pingzhang respectfully addressed as Mr. Su. It was clear that Su Ming's musical expertise far surpassed that of Cui Pingzhang. Consequently, Su Ming's performance fee should have been considerably higher.

This man was dreaming if he thought he could secure Su Ming's talents for his wedding for a mere 500 yuan. The young man who had recently benefited from Su Ming's assistance furrowed his brow, stepping forward, ready to chastise the man.

Catching the young man's eye, Su Ming subtly shook his head, prompting him to halt. The onlookers took note of Su Ming's gesture, anticipating that an amusing situation was about to unfold.

Misinterpreting the shake of Su Ming's head, the man assumed Su Ming was disagreeing. “I'm willing to offer you 500 yuan. Isn't that enough? For the sake of my wedding, I'll raise it to 600 yuan. I'm giving you an opportunity here. Don't be foolish and turn it down,” the man said with overwhelming arrogance.

Su Ming smiled and replied, “Alright, but I'm not sure at which hotel you're planning to hold your wedding.”

The man scoffed, “Rest assured, the hotel where I'll be getting married is certainly one you've never set foot in before. With my wealth, Shangguan Shui, booking a five-star hotel for my wedding is a breeze.”

”East Sea International Hotel, Longfu Restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel—only such five-star establishments are suitable for my wedding,” Shangguan Shui boasted, exuding an air of wealth and superiority that suggested he was beyond comparison with ordinary people.

”Darling, you're so impressive!” exclaimed Shangguan Shui's girlfriend, looking at him with adoration.

“Indeed, only a five-star hotel can bear witness to our love,” Shangguan Shui declared.

The couple displayed their affection openly, while the crowd around them fell silent. Their ostentatious display was enough to make onlookers feel queasy in the late hours of the evening.

“Your billions are beyond our reach,” someone commented.

“However, with your fortune, booking a mere five-star hotel for your wedding seems somewhat modest. Eastsea recently welcomed the seven-star Atlantis Hotel. Located in the heart of the city, adjacent to Olympic Park and just a stone's throw from Downtown Square and Guoxing Building, it's the epitome of luxury. I once worked there as a waiter. To truly match your status, you should consider having your wedding at the Atlantis Hotel,” another person suggested.

Su Ming was all smiles.

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Shui swelled with pride once again. He thought to himself, “This guy seemed unhappy before, but the moment he found out I was wealthy, he began to cave. I'm just too incredible!”

The woman perked up at Su Ming's words. It was, after all, a seven-star hotel. There weren't many of those around the world, and even fewer domestically. The Atlantis Hotel was brand new. If she could have her wedding there, her girlfriends would surely be green with envy.

With this in mind, the girl clung to Shangguan Shui's arm and cooed, “Hubby, can we have our wedding at the Atlantis Hotel, please?”

At her words, Shangguan Shui's eye twitched involuntarily. A seven-star hotel was no small affair. He could just about manage the expense of a night's stay on occasion, but the thought of the cost to host a wedding there was unimaginable.

He gazed at the girl, thinking, “Does she really believe I have billions to spare? That's laughable. I was only boasting. At most, I have a little over a hundred million, and most of that is tied up in fixed assets that I can't readily liquidate.”

Yet Shangguan Shui didn't want to be embarrassed. In this setting, he was eager to flaunt his wealth.

”Sweetheart, you've had your heart set on that hotel for our wedding? Why didn't you mention it sooner? Rest assured, I'll make a call and book the hotel immediately!” Shangguan Shui said with an air of arrogance.

Basking in the admiration, he was thoroughly pleased with himself.

“Thank you, dear. But isn't it quite expensive to have a wedding at a seven-star hotel?” she asked.

“It's merely a trifle,” Shangguan Shui responded, feigning indifference.

He appeared magnanimous as he declared, “My love, as long as it makes you happy, the cost is nothing to me!”

Those around them couldn't help but think Shangguan Shui was putting on airs. Moreover, watching him and the girl flaunt their affection was quite nauseating to them.

Meanwhile, some in the crowd had recognized Su Ming. In Eastsea, his name was well-known to many.

Su Ming had graced the covers of newspapers and news outlets.

Anyone who pulled out their smartphone could quickly discover that Su Ming was a young man shrouded in mystery.

He farmed on a plot of land in the city center worth billions, and he was also a musical prodigy!

His net worth was at least in the tens of billions!

Once Su Ming's identity was revealed, the onlookers struggled to contain their laughter.

They thought to themselves, “Shangguan Shui is going to have a rough time. He's far too ostentatious. We can't wait to see him embarrass himself.”

Despite being aware of Su Ming's status, not a single person tipped off Shangguan Shui.

After all, Shangguan Shui not only scorned the less fortunate but also loved to flaunt his supposed superiority.

Mr. Su, with his immense wealth and status, remained unassuming.

So what gave Shangguan Shui the right to be so haughty?

The spectators eagerly anticipated witnessing Shangguan Shui's impending humiliation.