Ding Ning's hesitation made Pals even more certain that he was a liar who talked big. With an expression as if he wanted to expose his ugly face, he provoked, "What? You don't dare? "
"It's not that I don't dare, I just don't think this is good. What if you don't keep your word when the time comes?"
Ding Ning's eyes flashed as he spoke hesitantly.
"Hahaha, I, Pals, am the chairman of the Asian branch of Oslan Corporation. They are all famous businessmen in Ninghai. How could they not keep their word?"
Seeing Ding Ning's hesitation, Pals increasingly felt that he was bluffing.
"No, I don't trust rich people like you. On the surface, you act all high and mighty, but behind your back, you're a thief and a whore. If you don't keep your word, there's nothing I can do about it. I won't gamble, I won't gamble. Beauty, let's go."
Ding Ning's expression became more and more panicked. He pulled Xiao Nuo and prepared to leave.
"Stop, you're not allowed to leave."
Pals saw that Xiao Nuo was obediently leaving with Ding Ning. Jealousy burned in his heart and he stepped forward to block their path.
"You're not allowed to leave."
"Stop, who gave you permission to leave?"
"Kid, you're not afraid, are you? You want to use this opportunity to slip away."
…
The lackeys cooperated and rushed forward, blocking the two's path, and said with a sneer.
"This is an auction house, there are cameras everywhere. If you dare to do anything, I'll immediately call the police."
Ding Ning's face flushed red as he spoke harshly. However, his trembling body and flickering eyes betrayed his lack of confidence.
Xiao Nuo expressionlessly turned her head away. She almost convulsed with laughter. She had not expected this guy to be so good at acting. It was a great loss to the entertainment circle that he was not an actor.
She knew that Ding Ning had extorted 1.5 billion from the Qian family last night. She was not worried that he would not be able to produce one billion.
The police and guards responsible for security had not shown themselves. She had secretly ordered them to cooperate with Ding Ning's act.
Pals' face twitched. Although he was French, he did not have the confidence to cause trouble in the Baiyun Xuan auction house with its powerful background.
Suppressing the anger in his heart, he squeezed out a fake smile and said, "We are all refined people. How could we possibly hit someone? However, words that have been spoken are like water that has been spilled. Since you said that you can take out one billion, then you have to prove it to us. Otherwise, even if we can't do anything here, we can still deal with you once we leave the auction house."
A hint of terror flashed through Ding Ning's eyes. He said guiltily, "What … what do you want to do?"
"Kid, don't be so long-winded. Prove it to us. If you can't prove it, then leave this girl behind."
The balding fat man became arrogant again. Looking at Xiao Nuo's towering chest, a lustful look flashed through his eyes. It was rare to see such a high-quality girl. Once Pals was tired of her, he would come and play with her as well.
An imperceptible coldness flashed through Ding Ning's eyes. He said resolutely, "I do not trust you."
A short and skinny guy rolled his eyes and smacked his forehead. "Isn't this the auction house? We can find someone to be a witness. "
"Ah … the notary fee is very expensive, I … I don't want it."
Ding Ning said in a panic. His eyes darted around as if he wanted to find a way to escape.
Pals gave a confident smile. Without batting an eyelid, he signaled with his eyes. A group of lackeys understood and dispersed, blocking any possible escape routes for Ding Ning.
Pals nodded his head in satisfaction and laughed darkly. "No problem, I'll pay the notary fee. That should be fine, right?"
"I … I … brother, it was just a joke. Why take it so seriously?"
Ding Ning shrank back and looked at Xiao Nuo for help.
Xiao Nuo did not know how to cooperate with him. She could only stand there expressionlessly.
Pals seemed to already see Ding Ning kneeling and begging for mercy, and the beautiful girl throwing herself into his arms. He waved his hand in high spirits.
"Then it's settled. Someone go get the notary and tell their boss that I'm signing a bet with someone."
"I'll go!" The balding man finally found a chance to curry favor. With a speed that did not match his size, he ran in to find Ding Ning.
Ding Ning's expression was bitter. He sighed and said, "Ah, why is it so hard to pick up a girl these days?"
"Pick up your head. If you don't have money, don't pretend to be rich." Xiao Nuo didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She glared at him in annoyance.
Pals was overjoyed. As expected, the beautiful girl had seen through this swindler's true colors and had fallen out with him.
Looking at Xiao Nuo's voluptuous figure, he couldn't help but feel a fire burn in his heart. He stared greedily and refused to let go.
Xiao Nuo sensed his lustful gaze and her expression immediately darkened. She was about to explode in anger when Ding Ning grabbed her hand and squeezed it tightly.
Pals' eyes narrowed slightly. His heart was filled with jealousy and hatred. This damned brat. If he had not interfered, the beautiful girl would already be having dinner with him.
As long as she agreed to his invitation, she would not be able to escape his grasp tonight.
The women he had picked up in the past had also pretended to be reserved like this, but when it came to money, they were even more coquettish than a slut.
"Coming, coming!"
The balding man ran over, panting. Behind him were two uniformed notary officials and a man in casual clothes.
"Mr. Zhu, why have you also come?"
Pals was slightly surprised and hurriedly went forward to extend his hand toward the man in casual clothes.
"Mr. Pals is making a bet with someone. I've come to watch the show and be a witness."
Mr. Zhu smiled and shook his hand. However, an almost undetectable hint of mockery flashed through his eyes.
Xiao Nuo was responsible for the security of the auction house. Other people might not know this beautiful police officer's background, but how could he not know?
More accurately, his master knew. From the first day Xiao Nuo took charge of security, his master had specially called to tell him not to offend her no matter what.
For his backer to greet him so seriously, it was clear just how terrifying Xiao Nuo's background was.
Thus, when he had discovered the conflict between Xiao Nuo and Pals in the surveillance room, the first thing he had wanted to do was bring people out to help. It would also be good to befriend this female police captain with a powerful background.
In the end, it was Xiao Nuo's subordinates who said they could not go out. Zhu Ancheng immediately understood. She wanted to play around with Pals, who did not know the immensity of heaven and earth.
He did not have a good impression of Pals. Relying on the fact that he was French, he was like a male dog in heat, wanting to sleep with any beautiful woman he saw.
In the past, he had a record of seducing female employees of Baiyun Xuan. What made him most angry was that the female employee did not have any self-respect and had been successfully seduced by him.
If it had been a normal female employee, it would have been fine. But that female employee was the daughter of his old friend. After Pals had played with her, he had dumped her.
In the end, his old friend had blamed him for not taking good care of her. He had no way of explaining himself and was in a difficult position.
If it were not for the fact that the jewelry company under Oslan Corporation had business dealings with the Baiyun Xuan auction house, he really would have taught Pals a harsh lesson to vent his anger.
Now, the opportunity had come. Although he did not know who Ding Ning was, based on the fact that he and Xiao Nuo were acting together, their relationship must not be ordinary. This made him immediately pay attention and he decided to befriend Ding Ning.
After all, Xiao Nuo was an icy girl. If he took the initiative to befriend her, she might mistakenly think he had ulterior motives and would reject him because of her beauty.
But befriending Ding Ning was much simpler. After all, they were both men and could always find a common interest.
"It would be even better if Mr. Zhu could be a witness. I believe no one would dare to go back on their word."
Pals swept a threatening glance over Ding Ning and spoke with a hidden meaning.
Ding Ning's head drooped and his face bitter. His entire body trembled and he did not even dare to speak.
Pals became excited. Pointing at the blank contract, he said to the notary, "Party A will write my name, Pals. Party B will be that … that person, what's your name?"
"Ding … Ning."
Ding Ning said timidly, his panicked eyes darting around.
Pals smiled disdainfully. "Just write the wager. Whoever loses has to kneel and kowtow in apology."
Ding Ning said timidly, "Just now, you said whoever loses has to kowtow in apology and call me father."
"Hahaha!"
Pals and the others immediately roared with laughter. "Yes, yes, yes, add, add. Is this kid out of his mind? He's afraid that kowtowing and apologizing is not enough, so he wants to call us father."
A cold smile curved the corners of Zhu Ancheng's mouth. It was still unclear who would be calling who father. Pals had laughed too early.
"That's not right. You can't be Party A alone. All of you are Party A."
Ding Ning said with a bitter face.
"No problem. Plus, Li Maoxiang, Zhang Dalu, Wang Keliang, Zhao Linguang..."
Pals waved his hand carelessly and an evil light flashed through his eyes. "If I win, this beauty will accompany me to dinner."
"Sure, add it!"
Xiao Nuo waved her hand without hesitation.
Seeing her attitude, Zhu Ancheng had an even better idea. He nodded at the notary. "Since it is a voluntary agreement between the two parties, then let's add it. Mr. Pals, please sign."
A sliver of unease suddenly rose in Pals' heart. He felt that something was not right. Xiao Nuo appeared too calm. He picked up the pen and hesitated.
"Erm, I need to pee, I need to go to the toilet first."
Ding Ning saw the suspicion on Pals' face and hurriedly tried to slip away.
"Mr. Ding, no matter how much you need to pee, you shouldn't record it down. You can go after signing."
Pals saw Ding Ning's flustered appearance of wanting to escape and all his suspicions disappeared. He hurriedly signed his name and his lackeys also signed. The balding man handed the contract to him with a mocking expression and spoke with a smile that did not reach his eyes.
Ding Ning swallowed and forced a smile. "The notary hasn't signed yet. Let him sign first."
"What kind of notary signs first? Kid, I think you're afraid?"
"F * ck, I knew it. This kid is just bluffing. It's too late to run now."
"Sign it. Don't try to delay any longer. There's no point in doing so."
…
The group of lackeys once again started their mocking mode and began to make a ruckus.
"No problem, I can sign first!"
Zhu Ancheng did not dawdle. He took the contract and signed his name in the notary column.
Seeing that Zhu Ancheng did not care, Pals did not bother to pester him further. He only gave a look to his lackeys to have them prevent Ding Ning from escaping.
Seeing that the paperwork was complete, Ding Ning no longer pretended. With a smile, he signed his name.
"Mr. Ding, good handwriting!"
Zhu Ancheng looked at Ding Ning's flamboyant signature and praised sincerely. Without batting an eyelid, he began to flatter him.
Ding Ning grinned. "Mr. Zhu, you praise me too much."
Zhu Ancheng was about to say something to get closer when Pals impatiently urged, "Hurry up. No matter how good a country bumpkin's handwriting is, he's still a swindler."
"Swindler? Which eye of yours saw me as a swindler? "
Ding Ning put away his previous subservient manner. His body was as straight as a pine tree, and an intimidating aura washed over him.
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