Chapter 720
Rouge Beast
In Boss Feng's view, the so-called benefactor of Boss Zhang mentioned by Boss Biao was nothing more than wishful thinking on his part.
Mr. Zhang and a doctor exchanged a few polite words, which Mr. Biao, the driver who was present at the time, took seriously. That was all.
Sure enough, a driver is a driver; he couldn't even understand such a simple thing.
For example, sometimes when people say they'll treat you to a meal later, have tea together another day, or get together sometime, do you really think you can wait for "later," "another day," or "sometime" to come?
What you wait for will never come; you will never get it.
These are just casual, polite words, but some people actually take them seriously!
Thinking of this, Boss Feng felt a little more at ease.
He looked at Xu Bo'an with a sneer, thinking to himself, "Don't be so smug. Let's see what you're made of."
Seeing Zhang Wenzhong's driver being so polite, Xu Bo'an smiled and said, "It's alright, I'm just sorry to have delayed your business. You can go about your business. I'm just accompanying a friend for a visit, I don't have anything else to do. You don't need to worry about me."
Mr. Biao hurriedly and humbly said, "Mr. Xu, you are too kind. If Mr. Zhang knew that you had come to Weizhou and that I had neglected you, he would definitely be angry. Mr. Xu, please give me a chance to show you hospitality and apologize. Please wait a moment, I will report your visit to Mr. Zhang. Mr. Zhang is currently in Shanxi Province on business, otherwise he would definitely have come to see you."
Xu Bo'an said, "It's not that serious. This matter has nothing to do with you. We can talk about hospitality, but let's not talk about apologizing. As for Mr. Zhang, don't bother him."
Mr. Biao quickly said, "That won't do, otherwise Mr. Zhang will definitely scold me. Mrs. Zhang will also complain about me."
Upon hearing Boss Biao mention Zhang Wenzhong's wife, Xu Bo'an casually asked, "By the way, how is Boss Zhang's wife recovering? Have you all returned?" Xu Bo'an had originally thought that Zhang Wenzhong and the others were still in Dongjiang, but judging from what Zhang Wenzhong's driver said, they should have all returned to Weizhou.
That makes sense, though. Zhang Wenzhong and the others originally went to Jiangzhou for medical treatment, and now that their conditions have improved after treatment, they naturally want to return home.
Biaozi shook his head and said, "President Zhang had some urgent business to attend to and came back first. His wife and daughter haven't arrived yet. They're thinking of waiting and seeing before making a decision."
Since it involved the family's private affairs, Biaozi didn't go into details.
With so many people present, it wouldn't be good if people with ulterior motives found out the exact whereabouts of Zhang Wenzhong's family.
Even if the news of their medical treatment gets out, it could become a topic of gossip among people in the industry, which is a situation that no one wants to see.
Therefore, Biaozi, as the driver, was very cautious, both answering Xu Bo'an's questions and protecting the privacy of his employer.
Just then, a figure rushed over and said respectfully, "Mr. Biao, the guests in VIP room number one request your presence."
Mr. Biao frowned slightly and said apologetically to Xu Bo'an, "Mr. Xu, I'm sorry, I'll have to excuse myself for a moment."
Xu Bo'an nodded and said, "You go about your business!"
Boss Biao then instructed the staff member next to him: "Private room number six is still empty, right? Take Mr. Xu to private room number six to watch the ceremony."
After giving his instructions, Boss Biao said to Xu Bo'an, "Mr. Xu, please rest in the private room for a while. I'll come find you when I'm done with my work."
Just as Xu Bo'an was about to politely decline, Boss Biao hurriedly left.
Seeing this, Xu Bo'an didn't stand on ceremony anymore and said to Zhang Kai, "Let's go, let's go sit in the private room first."
Zhang Kai was incredibly excited. He hadn't expected that Xu Bo'an, who had originally come with him to mingle in this place, would have such profound connections.
He had some guesses about Xu Bo'an's abilities, after all, he was someone that Young Master Qu respected, but he still didn't expect Xu Bo'an to be this powerful.
Just as Zhang Kai was about to leave with Xu Bo'an, he saw Boss Feng suddenly block their way.
"Hey, what are you doing, you surnamed Feng? Didn't you hear Boss Biao tell you to get lost?" Zhang Kai shouted sternly.
"Boss Biao has been deceived by you! Once I expose your true colors, Boss Biao will know who you really are," Boss Feng said aggressively.
He opened his mouth to curse, but Xu Bo'an stopped him.
Since this is my friend's territory, it's best not to cause them any trouble.
Xu Bo'an said to Boss Feng in an icy tone, "Tell me, what do you want?"
Boss Feng gritted his teeth and said, "You say you want to participate in the Golden Horse Grand Prix? To participate in the Golden Horse Grand Prix, you need to have your own famous horses. Do you have the qualifications? With those mediocre horses in Zhang Kai Racecourse, where do you get your confidence!"
Xu Bo'an said calmly, "I originally didn't need to explain this to you, nor did I care to. But since you insist on humiliating yourself today, I'll grant you this wish this time. Open up, and please help me bring that horse in."
Zhang Kai glared at Boss Feng, immediately agreed and left. Soon after, he returned leading a horse.
Everyone was quite surprised when they saw the red horse that Zhang Kai was leading.
This horse was as tall as a moving mountain, with limbs as thick as stone pillars, and muscles bulging under its fur, as if containing boundless power.
Its fur shimmered like rubies under the light, especially its red fur, which looked like burning flames, as if it could ignite the surrounding air.
This thing looks unusual!
"This...this is an Akhal-Teke horse!" someone in the crowd shouted, and instantly, the entire hall erupted in chaos, as if a bomb had been dropped on it.
"Akhal-Teke horse! Is this the legendary Akhal-Teke horse?" "With its existence, it must be the champion of this Golden Horse Grand Prix."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a voice came from outside: "Hehe, my friend, it's a bit premature for you to say that."
The crowd looked in the direction of the voice and saw a man in a custom-made black suit and a limited-edition watch walk out from the crowd opposite them.
Behind him followed an assistant who carefully led a pure white horse without a single blemish.
This horse, head held high and chest puffed out, had an extremely arrogant indifference in its eyes, as if everything in the world was like an ant in its eyes.
"Hmph, it's just a Akhal-Teke horse, what's so great about it? Look at my horse, it's one of the oldest and purest horse breeds in the world, an Andalusian horse!"
I'll be generous with my knowledge: my horse is a purebred Andalusian horse, and its speed and stamina are beyond human imagination. It possesses top-tier fighting power that no other horse can match.
Do you know the term "Prince Charming"? The white horse mentioned here is the ancestor of the Andalusian horse right before your eyes! Compared to this true steed, your so-called Akhal-Teke is nothing more than an ordinary colt!
The man spoke loudly and smugly, his voice filled with arrogant pride. A crowd gathered around, like a group of devout believers, showering the white horse with worshipful praise.
"Wow, Young Master Qin's horse is absolutely perfect! Its snow-white coat is as pure and flawless as the clouds in the sky!"
"That's right! Compared to this white horse, the Akhal-Teke is nothing. This horse is the true king of horses!"
"Yes, he truly lives up to his reputation as the prince charming's prized horse! Just looking at him, you can tell he's extraordinary!"
The compliments came like a tidal wave. Perhaps the noisy environment made the Akhal-Teke horse a little restless. Suddenly, it raised its front hooves and neighed, its voice as loud as a bell.
In an instant, the horses present seemed to be frightened, and many of them even lay down on the ground, looking left and right, but daring not to raise their heads. No matter how their owners tried to urge them on, the horses still wouldn't get up.
Even the white horse was no exception, pacing nervously, looking frightened.
This sudden turn of events shocked everyone.
Just then, a violent coughing sound came from the VIP box on the second floor of the auction house. Immediately afterwards, an elderly man dressed in a Tang suit slowly walked out of the box.
He is a recognized master in the horse industry, having spent his life with horses and possessing an understanding of various famous horses as clear as the lines on the palm of his hand.
The old man's hair and beard were all white, like frost and snow in winter, but his eyes were as sharp as a hawk's, as if they could see through everything.
Beside the old man was a tall, beautiful young woman with long, black, curly hair. Her oval face had delicate eyebrows and sparkling peach blossom eyes. Her slightly upturned nose and cherry-red lips created a perfect face.
Her neck, as white as jade, was as long and slender as a swan's. Even longer were her slender yet strong legs, so white they reflected the light, supporting her exquisite figure.
As she helped the elderly man out, the young woman said coquettishly, "Grandpa, slow down! Watch out for the stairs!"
Everyone assumed the old man had come to admire the white horse, so they made way for him, their eyes following his movements. However, to everyone's surprise, the old man walked straight down the stairs, his steps quick and firm, heading towards Xu Bo'an's Akhal-Teke horse.
The old man walked up to the Akhal-Teke horse, his hands trembling as he gently stroked its mane, his eyes filled with excitement and awe, as if touching a priceless treasure. He spoke slowly, his voice somewhat hoarse but full of power: "Gentlemen, you are fortunate today. This Akhal-Teke horse is no ordinary Akhal-Teke horse; it is a Rouge Beast, a Rouge Beast unique to the ancient Loulan Kingdom!"
"Rouge Beast? What's that?" someone in the crowd asked curiously, their voice filled with doubt.
"Yes, we know about the ancient Loulan Kingdom, and we know about the Akhal-Teke horses, but what is the Rouge Beast?"
The old man smiled meaningfully, his eyes revealing a sense of nostalgia for the past: "The Rouge Beast is also a type of Akhal-Teke horse, but not every Akhal-Teke horse is called a Rouge Beast."
Upon hearing the old man's words, a murmur of discussion suddenly broke out in the room, clearly indicating that they did not quite understand the meaning behind his words.
The old man knew how to read people's minds. When he got to this point, he didn't continue speaking, but instead took his teacup from his granddaughter and took a sip of water.
Xu Bo'an frowned slightly. This sounded like he was saying that not every drop of milk is called Mengniu!
The room quieted down a bit before the old man continued, "This 'Rouge Beast' isn't actually a purebred Akhal-Teke horse. It's a hybrid with the blood of the Xiongnu strong horse, possessing almost all the advantages of both. Not only does it resemble the Akhal-Teke horse in appearance, but it's even more handsome. It also inherits the Akhal-Teke horse's pain resistance and the Xiongnu strong horse's good antiviral genes. Many people say that only this breed of horse can be called an Akhal-Teke horse; other so-called Akhal-Teke horses can only be called Akhal-Teke horses!"
Let me put it this way: In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the Red Hare, renowned as "Lu Bu among men, Red Hare among horses," is none other than the Rouge Beast! Back then, Lu Bu rode Red Hare across the battlefield, as if entering an empty land, slaying generals and capturing flags, his might shaking the world. This Rouge Beast not only possesses lightning speed and steel-like stamina, but also an innate kingly aura. The Ferghana horse before you is the true Rouge Beast!
Upon hearing this, everyone was struck dumb, their faces showing extreme shock. Those who had previously mocked Xu Yi and his horse now stared wide-eyed, their mouths agape as if they had witnessed the most unbelievable thing in the world.
"This...how is this possible? The legendary Red Hare is actually the horse right in front of us?" someone exclaimed in astonishment.
"To be precise, it's this horse's ancestor," the old man calmly corrected.
"My God, we actually had the honor of seeing the legendary Rouge Beast! This is simply a miracle!"
Some people questioned, "Is this...are you telling the truth? How do you know?"
The old man said calmly, "Because I used to have a Rouge Beast, I know that whether what I'm saying is true or not, if you believe it, then it is; if you don't, there's nothing I can do. But I believe that most of my friends in the industry should still have some credibility with my words."
Immediately, someone warned the skeptic, saying, "You bastard, this is Elder Chu, the chief judge of this competition, and a recognized leader in our circle! Do you think what he said is true?"
Seeing the surprised expressions on everyone's faces, Xu Bo'an's lips curled into a slight, calm smile. He bowed slightly to the old man as a greeting.
Elder Chu gestured slightly to Xu Bo'an in a polite response, and then said, "Young friend, I know that everyone has their own secrets and opportunities, so I will not ask where you obtained this treasure. I only hope that if you are willing to sell this Rouge Beast in the future, you will think of me first. I will definitely give you a satisfactory price."
The Rouge Beast is the king of horses, as rare as a legendary divine beast. It possesses lightning speed and unimaginable endurance, making it a treasure that countless horse lovers dream of but can hardly obtain.
For Mr. Chu, who had dedicated his life to studying horses, this passion was naturally even more intense. (End of Chapter)