Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Class Reunion
Six meters tall, that's nearly the height of a two-story building. One can imagine the visual impact is quite strong.
Everyone was pointing and whispering, but no one dared to get close. The Big Rooster was truly imposing, although it now looked somewhat shriveled. Its massive size instinctively evoked a sense of danger.
Next was the auction segment, which went smoothly except for a few who came just to watch. Everyone else was eager to bid.
During the bidding, some directly called out names. Fang Yuan could tell that among the attendees were people from zoos, breeding companies, and even laboratories and archaeological institutes.
But Fang Yuan couldn't be bothered with who the buyers were; whoever offered the most money was the boss.
In the end, the final price reached three million RMB, completely exceeding Fang Yuan's expectations.
Some spectators even said that with proper preparation and publicity, this rooster could have fetched over ten million, maybe even more.
Unfortunately, Fang Yuan didn't have the time to wait that long, nor could he afford to keep such a chicken.
After the auction, the buyer transferred the money directly to the bank, making Fang Yuan an overnight millionaire.
Then Fang Yuan quietly warned the Big Rooster to leave with the buyer. He threatened it with certain consequences if it didn't comply, although what would happen after it left was no longer Fang Yuan's concern.
Thus everything went smoothly, and everyone was greatly surprised. They all asked Fang Yuan how he managed to raise such a large and "obedient" super-sized rooster.
"I don't know what happened either. I just noticed it kept growing before, and I suspected it might be a genetic mutation," Fang Yuan said.
As for how many people believed him, Fang Yuan had no idea.
However, the Big Rooster was indeed miraculous, and many were more inclined to believe the genetic mutation explanation, sparing Fang Yuan a lot of unnecessary trouble.
With the auction over and it approaching 7 o'clock, Fang Yuan prepared to head to the Danyuan Grand Hotel as promised to Wang Lili. He was curious who had specifically requested his presence?
This time, with money in hand, he could also go to Wang Lili to buy earthworms, taking care of both his classmates and business.
"But what about Steel Ball World? I can't carry it with me at the party, can I?"
Fang Yuan was worried about Steel Balls being stolen at home. This was the feeling of a parvenu suddenly having money and worrying about being stolen. Always uncertain.
Before he was poor, he could put a box at the door and no one touched it for several months.
Suddenly got millions of dollars, and then put those money in a box at the door, but very worried that the next moment someone would take the box away.
Now Fang Yuan is this mentality.
"Right, can these steel balls be collected into the body like legendary treasures?" Suddenly Fang Yuan thought of it this way.
Then he thought, and the steel ball really melted into his body, just like turning into an illusion, able to shuttle freely in his body, flesh, bone, and completely unable to stop, as if not in the same plane.
Soon, the steel ball that entered his body automatically floated up and eventually entered Fang Yuan's mind, quietly still.
At this point, Fang Yuan could feel that there was a dark space in his mind, and at the center of the space was a sphere, which was the steel ball.
Strangely, with the steel ball in his mind, he didn't feel uncomfortable at all. Instead, he could sink his consciousness into the Steel Ball World at any time.
"I didn't expect this. This is convenient. I'm no longer worried about theft."
Fang Yuan rejoiced in solving the safety problem of the steel ball. He drove to the Danyuan Grand Hotel.
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After leaving Fang Yuan's home with the buyer, the Big Rooster followed excitedly, looking around. In his heart, he was thinking excitedly that the world of gods was indeed vast.
Just then, suddenly, the person leading the way in front stumbled over a pebble underfoot and fell flat on his face.
The Big Rooster looked at the man with a tilted head, seeming puzzled. A god stumbled over a small stone?
The person in front quickly got up, continued to lead the way, and someone was already following behind with a tranquilizer gun to prevent the Big Rooster from escaping.
As they proceeded, with the intelligence not inferior to that of human children, the Big Rooster finally realized that these "gods" seemed not strong at all, nor did they exude the powerful pressure like the god who had brought him out earlier.
In the process, the Big Rooster tried flapping its wings, and several people were directly blown away. Its eyes lit up, and flapping its wings more vigorously, it ran forward excitedly.
Everyone was shocked, several tranquilizer needles were shot, but they didn't even pierce the Big Rooster's feathers. The Big Rooster enthusiastically pounced into the distance, leaving large pits with every step, its wings flapping and causing a howling wind.
Everyone around was in chaos, and the buyer turned pale and hurriedly contacted for support.
"Cluck... Turns out these gods are so weak. In the world of gods, this Big Rooster has arrived! Gagaga..."
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Fang Yuan's home was on the outskirts of the city. Danyuan wasn't big or small, but excluding the outskirts, it was about four to five kilometers in diameter. In fact, it wasn't small. In recent years, due to rapid development, rural people had moved into the city to build houses, and there were quite a few high-rise buildings.
On the way, Wang Lili called to urge him again.
"I'm on my way already. Sorry, something delayed me. You guys go ahead and eat. I'll be there soon." Fang Yuan quickly said and hung up as he saw traffic police at the intersection.
The Danyuan Grand Hotel was the largest hotel in Danyuan. It gathered dining, lodging, and entertainment. Although luxurious, it could only barely be considered a three-star hotel due to being in a remote county.
When Fang Yuan arrived at the Danyuan Grand Hotel, it was already past 7:10, and the sky was beginning to darken, mainly because the auction of the Big Rooster had delayed things quite a bit.
"Fang Yuan, over here..."
Just as Fang Yuan got out of his car, he saw Wang Lili waving at him from the hotel entrance.
"Sorry for being late. What about those classmates?" Fang Yuan walked over and smiled.
"Not late at all. There are two more... Oh, here they are. Class leader..." Wang Lili suddenly waved again. "Look who's here."
Fang Yuan turned around and indeed saw a man and a woman holding hands and walking towards them. It was the college class leader Helian Hua and the student council secretary Chen Nilian.
"Sorry for being late. We just got here. Not familiar with the route, and Little Lian didn't want to take a car, so we had to walk over." Helian Hua smiled. "Fang Yuan, you're here too. It's been two years."
"No problem." Fang Yuan smiled. "I didn't expect, Class Leader, you've become the county chief?"
"Don't exaggerate. Besides, I'm not old enough. I'm just a high-ranking official in the county, and I'm just here to polish myself. Besides, you guys, don't talk nonsense. If the county chief hears, I'll be in trouble." Helian Hua said with a modest smile.
Although Helian Hua's words were tactful, his expression was indescribably proud.
Chen Nilian also looked proud, apparently proud of her boyfriend who had achieved such a powerful position.
Fang Yuan smiled without saying anything. He remembered the names of these college classmates, but his relationship with them was only average. In college, he was only close with his five roommates, but none of them had come.
The whole dinner party was almost centered around Helian Hua. Everyone eagerly toasted him, congratulating this class leader with boundless prospects, hoping for his favor in the future.