Chapter 153 Exclusive Favor

In the end, Zhu Jin said nothing, but simply turned his back to her, his voice so low it was almost inaudible.

"There's an auction tonight. Get ready to come with me."

After saying that, he went straight upstairs.

Shen Shuangmiao stood there, watching him disappear around the corner of the stairs, feeling a chill run through her body.

She knew how cruel her words were.

But what could she do? Watching him calmly arrange his affairs after his death, even showing such magnanimity regarding the fate of his children.

He said he'd die, and he said he'd leave her, who was pregnant, to make the decision alone, and he did.

They completely disregarded the fact that she was also a mother.

She also had to endure an inner struggle.

She would constantly think that Zhu Jin died because she refused to turn back and be with him, and that the child's birth into a single-parent family was her own doing. If the child were to die, it would also be because she had ended that life herself.

Why was she the one who played the bad guy?

Shen Shuangmiao raised her hand and gently touched her lower abdomen, feeling sad and powerless.

night.

The auction venue was dazzling with lights.

Shen Shuangmiao appeared arm in arm with Zhu Jin, instantly attracting a lot of attention.

She wore a long red satin dress and had exquisite makeup, but she couldn't hide the weariness in her eyes.

Zhu Jin, as always, wore a black suit, with a cold expression and a powerful aura.

Zhu Jin intentionally brought her into this world of fame and fortune.

He whispered a few words to Shen Shuangmiao, then went to chat with some elders he knew, leaving her temporarily on the sofa in the rest area.

Shen Shuangmiao held the champagne but didn't drink it. She just sat quietly, feeling the various gazes directed at her from all around.

Curiosity and exploration are present, but malice is not uncommon.

Several young ladies dressed in wealthy clothes were gathered not far away, talking about her.

"See her? That's her, Shen Shuangmiao."

"Heh, quite the skill, manipulating two men, Zhu Jin and Zhao Mobai, with ease."

"That's right. I heard that Zhao Mobai was imprisoned because of her. That woman is a real troublemaker."

"After the divorce, I don't know what methods she used, but she seduced Zhao Mobai and then hooked up with Zhu Jin. She's really shameless..."

"Look at her, she's putting on quite the aloof act!"

Shen Shuangmiao heard everything clearly. Her fingers, which were holding the wine glass, tightened slightly, and her knuckles turned white, but she still kept her back straight and did not turn around.

She did not refute it.

In such a situation, any loss of composure will only make one a bigger laughingstock.

However, she underestimated Zhu Jin's temper.

The moment the women finished speaking, Zhu Jin, who had been talking to someone, suddenly turned his head and looked in their direction.

The air pressure around him suddenly dropped, and even the person speaking in front of him felt it and awkwardly stopped talking.

Under everyone's astonished gaze, Zhu Jin strode over.

Without uttering a single wasted word, he picked up a freshly opened bottle of red wine from the waiter's tray and flicked his wrist.

Wow!

The wine was poured over the heads and faces of the gossiping women, as well as their expensive dresses.

"Ahhh!"

Screams erupted instantly.

The women were stunned by the sudden attack. Their faces and bodies were covered in sticky alcohol, their carefully applied makeup and hairstyles were completely ruined, and they looked utterly disheveled.

The entire auction hall fell silent instantly, and everyone's eyes were focused on Zhu Jin.

Shen Shuangmiao was also startled, never expecting him to act so extremely now.

Zhu Jin casually tossed the empty wine bottle on the ground, making a shattering sound.

He looked down at the terrified women with an icy gaze.

"Kneel down and apologize to her."

Those people were terrified.

Their family's power was utterly insignificant compared to the Zhu family's.

Under Zhu Jin's gaze, the group didn't dare to have even the slightest thought of resistance. Their legs went weak, and with a few thuds, they actually knelt down in front of all the celebrities present, facing Shen Shuangmiao.

They apologized tearfully and incoherently.

"I'm so sorry, Miss Shen! We were so careless! We talked nonsense! Please forgive us!"

"We'll never dare to do it again, Miss Shen, please forgive us!"

Shen Shuangmiao watched this scene in shock, seeing Zhu Jin recklessly punish others in order to protect her.

She clearly saw that in Zhu Jin's usually calm and still eyes, a surge of anger had ignited because of the slander against her.

He was indifferent to everything, but for her, he would still get angry and lose control.

Shen Shuangmiao suddenly realized that no matter what Zhu Jin was doing, deep down in his heart, she was always the one who could easily stir all his emotions.

Perhaps she really is all that's left in his world.

Shen Shuangmiao was moved, but she didn't want him to make things too awkward and create too many enemies.

She stood up, walked to Zhu Jin's side, gently took his arm, and whispered, "Zhu Jin, forget it, let's go."

Zhu Jin glanced at her sideways.

A pleading look appeared in Shen Shuangmiao's eyes.

The ferocity in his eyes slowly subsided, and his gaze toward the group remained icy: "Get out, and don't let me see you again."

Those people felt as if they had been granted a pardon and scrambled away from the venue.

Zhu Jin grabbed Shen Shuangmiao's hand and led her to their seats amidst the fearful and apprehensive gazes of everyone present.

At the subsequent auction, Zhu Jin became the most eye-catching figure in the entire event.

If Shen Shuangmiao's gaze lingered on a piece of jewelry for even two seconds longer, he would raise his paddle without hesitation, no matter how high the price.

A pigeon blood ruby ​​necklace and earrings, a pink diamond brooch, and a pair of imperial green jadeite bracelets—all were added to my collection.

As if making amends, Zhu Jin piled up everything he considered good in front of Shen Shuangmiao in the most direct way.

He knew this couldn't be undone.

But he hoped that Shen Shuangmiao would be happier when she saw these things.

As Shen Shuangmiao watched Zhu Jin raise his placard again and again, she felt no joy at receiving such an expensive gift, only a pang of sorrow.

He was being kind to her in his own way.

Just like when they were deeply in love, he pampered her without reservation, albeit somewhat clumsily.

But the more generous he was, the greater the void in her heart became.

The past is gone forever.

They could have had a happier marriage, but during the time when Zhu Jin misunderstood her, she was like a caged canary struggling to survive.

Her memories of marrying Zhu Jin were, in the end, imperfect and unhappy.

"That's enough, stop buying me things. I really don't need so much jewelry, and I can't wear it all."

Shen Shuangmiao tugged at Zhu Jin, stopping him from buying these things for her even more recklessly.

Seeing her somewhat troubled expression, Zhu Jin finally smiled slightly and calmed down.

"Okay, then let me know if there's anything you like."

"There's nothing else we like, let's really hurry up and leave."

Shen Shuangmiao urged again.