Bai Yifan was able to earn his first pot of gold in life thanks to the assistance of his father, who set up a large auction company specializing in the auction of antique calligraphy and paintings, from which they profited through commissions. After all, it was part of the cultural and arts sector his father oversaw, who thus pulled some strings on behalf.
Later, relying on his own talent and wit, Bai Yifan used his initial wealth to slowly expand his business, eventually amassing a fortune of over one hundred million.
Bai Yifan entered his father's study, spoke of the matter with grave seriousness—of course, not explicitly stating his purpose. But the astute Mr. Bai had already grasped his son's intentions. He smiled, took off his glasses, and looked earnestly at his son, saying, "Yifan, you've grown up. With such matters... I think... you know what my answer would be without me saying it."
With head bowed, Bai Yifan said, "Dad, is there really no other way?"
