In the private room, Fu Shan and Xu Yifei were sweet and affectionate, as close as could be.
At the venue, the auction had officially begun.
The first item up for auction was an exquisitely crafted, custom-made diamond wristwatch. It was said to have been a treasured possession of a certain big shot, who was now parting with it for a good cause.
"A one-of-a-kind, custom-made diamond wristwatch, luxurious and high-end, with a starting bid of five million! Bidding starts now!"
After the staff on the auction stage in the center of the venue displayed the diamond wristwatch to everyone, the host announced the starting price and declared the auction open.
Upon hearing this, many people in the audience were eager to participate, and they began to raise their bidding cards.
Seeing this, Fu Shan raised an eyebrow and looked at Xu Yifei, who was sitting beside him:
"Yifei, what do you think of this watch?"
The unspoken meaning was:
How about I bid on it and give it to you, Yifei?
After being with Fu Shan for so long, how could Xu Yifei not understand his nature?
At the sight of Fu Shan raising an eyebrow, Xu Yifei immediately understood the unspoken meaning. She shook her head repeatedly, waving her hands.
"No need! No need! I don't like this watch!"
After speaking, Xu Yifei, fearing that Fu Shan wouldn't believe her, quickly added:
"I really don't like this diamond watch. Even if you bid on it and win, I won't wear it. So, Fu Shan, don't waste your money bidding on it. It's not worth it!"
Honestly, Xu Yifei was telling the truth.
Although the watch was beautiful, it wasn't Xu Yifei's favorite.
She was so afraid that Fu Shan, on a whim to please her, would just buy it outright.
After all, this Fu Shan fellow had a track record.
Back in Qing City, Xu Yifei had come to a deep understanding of Fu Shan's utter disregard for money, hadn't she?
Covering her face.
"Alright, I understand. Since Yifei doesn't like it, I won't bid."
Fu Shan observed every subtle expression of Xu Yifei, and seeing that she wasn't feigning, but genuinely disliked the diamond wristwatch, he nodded.
Then, he smiled indulgently at Xu Yifei, raised his large hand, and affectionately stroked her head: "Yifei, don't worry! I would never go against your wishes or do anything you dislike. I always listen to you! 'When the wife sings, the husband follows,' I get it! Haha."
"Fu Shan—"
Hearing Fu Shan's words, Xu Yifei felt a sweetness bloom in her heart, and a tender smile blossomed on her face as she threw herself directly into the man's embrace.
But then, hearing the second half of Fu Shan's sentence...
That... "The wife sings, the husband follows" kind of thing.
Xu Yifei's small face, buried in Fu Shan's embrace, inexplicably blushed, she didn't know if it was from embarrassment or shame.
Xu Yifei burrowed into Fu Shan's embrace again, acting like an ostrich, burying her entire head and her entire small face in Fu Shan's embrace, refusing to come out.
What kind of suggestive words was this thick-skinned fellow, Fu Shan, saying?
Shame! Shame play.
Aww, she couldn't face anyone anymore!
The auction continued with great enthusiasm, and items were brought up for bidding one after another. Everyone present was very supportive. Each item was ultimately sold at a good price.
However, during this time, Fu Shan didn't raise his paddle once.
It wasn't that Fu Shan was stingy and unwilling to participate in the bidding, but rather that whenever he was interested, Xu Yifei beside him would stop him.
And Fu Shan would always ask Xu Yifei for her opinion, asking if she wanted the item.
However, Xu Yifei shook her head repeatedly.
Seeing that Xu Yifei was genuinely uninterested in these items, Fu Shan had no choice but to give up and didn't participate in the bidding.
After all, although he had the rebate system, Fu Shan wasn't short on money.
But knowing that Xu Yifei didn't like them, he wouldn't force her, buying things against her wishes.
This is not how a man expresses love for a woman.
It's domineering.
To be exact, it's unreasonable. Loving someone so forcefully that you disregard their feelings.
Fu Shan wasn't that kind of person.
And he didn't want to be that kind of person!
"Next, we come to the bidding for the final item of our auction," the host announced on the auction stage.
Unknowingly, the auction was nearing its end.
And the final item, which everyone had been eagerly anticipating, was carefully brought onto the stage by the staff, following the host's words.
And this highly anticipated auction item was none other than the Dragon and Phoenix Jade Pendant, which had already caused quite a stir even before the auction officially began.
"This Dragon and Phoenix Jade Pendant is the finale of this auction, and also the highlight of our event."
Seeing everyone's eyes fixed on the Dragon and Phoenix Jade Pendant, the host smiled.
Then, pointing at the finale item, the Dragon and Phoenix Jade Pendant, which was now solemnly placed in the center of the exhibition platform by the staff, he announced to the crowd:
"This Dragon and Phoenix Jade Pendant is made of the finest mutton-fat jade. The original owner of the jade pendant was Emperor Xiaozong of Ming, Zhu Youcheng. Moreover, it was personally designed and crafted by Emperor Xiaozong of Ming, Zhu Youcheng, and presented to his wife, Empress Zhang, on their wedding day as a token of their love. It symbolizes auspiciousness and a harmonious marriage."
"It is not only a jade pendant of superior quality and exquisite craftsmanship, nor is it just an antique from the Ming Dynasty. It also witnessed the lifelong love of Emperor Xiaozong of Ming, Zhu Youcheng, and Empress Zhang. Its value is extraordinary, and its significance is even more so. In conclusion, this Dragon and Phoenix Jade Pendant is definitely a treasure in the world. It is really worth bidding on!"
Upon hearing the host's words, many people at the scene were quite moved, and some impatient ones even shouted directly at the host on stage:
"Hey, stop the nonsense. Just tell us, how much is the starting price for this Dragon and Phoenix Jade Pendant of Emperor Xiaozong of Ming?"
"Exactly! How much is it going to be?"
"Yeah, just give us the starting price and get the bidding started. I can't wait anymore!"
"Hahaha, me neither!"
Seeing the enthusiastic atmosphere and the eagerness of many people, the host, knowing the desired effect had been achieved, stopped the chatter and directly waved his hand, announcing the start of the auction:
"The final item of this auction—the Dragon and Phoenix Jade Pendant crafted personally by Emperor Xiaozong of Ming, Zhu Youcheng, has a starting bid of fifty million. Each bid must increase the price by one million. Let the bidding begin!"
Boom—
The entire venue erupted at the announcement.
Upon closer listening, the sound of gasps filled the room:
"Jeez, the starting bid is fifty million? That's outrageous."
"This is just outrageous! It's gone completely off the rails. Even if it's made of the finest jade and is an antique, there's no way the starting bid should be fifty million!?"
"It's just a gimmick, this Emperor Xiaozong jade pendant. With that name attached, the organizers really dare to set the price! Seriously, these days, anything that's connected to a historical figure is ridiculously expensive! I can't afford it! I can't afford it!"
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