"What did they say? Ali can speak Spanish?"

Cui Xueling stared intently in Jing Li's direction and asked Xiao Qi beside her, her voice neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for everyone at the round table to hear.

"If it really is a second personality, it's not surprising that it speaks Spanish."

Ran Nian looked at Jing Li with interest and teased her.

Second personality?

Fei Mo raised the corner of her mouth slightly, remaining noncommittal.

"Who knows what they said? That woman's most valuable asset is herself. She wouldn't be selling herself, would she?"

Xiao Qi revealed a wicked smile and mocked, his eyes filled with contempt as he looked at Jing Li.

"This... Ali is really being too reckless. What will people think of her if they find out... Brother, why don't we help her? She has nothing..."

Cui Xueling looked disapproving, a hint of worry flickering in her eyes, and tugged at Cui Yu's sleeve, suggesting something.

"Miss Cui, do your parents know how hypocritical you are?"

With a cold smile, Fei Mo spoke calmly.

Cui Xueling's face flushed red and then turned pale as she shook her head helplessly, "I didn't... I really wanted to help her..."

"Xue Ling isn't that kind of person!"

Xiao Qi frowned and spoke up for her.

"Young Master Xiao, I personally suggest you get a pair of glasses. I don't want my future grandson to be blind."

Fei Mo chuckled softly, her rich voice as smooth as velvet, captivating the soul.

"you!"

Xiao Qi's face stiffened, and he looked like he was about to explode.

"Xiao Qi".

Luo Yichen warned him, but the latter reluctantly loosened his clenched fist.

Just then, Jing Li returned, and Cui Xueling asked anxiously, "Jing Li, what did you say to the other party? What are you planning to auction?"

"secret."

With a mysterious smile, Jing Li sat down gracefully and continued watching the auction.

The auction continued, and the later the auction went, the more distinguished the donors became.

Midway through, Jing Li went to the restroom. When she returned, Cui Xueling had already taken the stage, and what she donated was a traditional Chinese painting she had created herself.

"This painting is one I made myself. It was created to commemorate my teacher, Shi Yinqing, after he passed away. It has a very special meaning to me. My painting skills are not very good, but I hope to do my part to build a warm home for families in need."

With slightly red eyes, Cui Xueling finished speaking earnestly and bowed to the audience.

Her words were so eloquent and captivating that everyone was shocked by her identity—she was actually Shi Yinqing's last disciple!

Shi Yinqing was a master among modern Chinese painters.

Coupled with her innocent face and clear eyes, everyone present was moved by her kindness and beauty, and burst into enthusiastic applause.

Jing Li found it somewhat amusing; it was the first time she had ever heard someone so moved by a single conversation that they had cried.

However, she did say one thing that was absolutely true: her drawing skills were really just so-so.

What she painted was a landscape painting, nothing more than a beginner's work. She hadn't even grasped the essentials of landscape painting, yet she dared to show off her limited skills before an expert, not afraid of making a fool of herself and disgracing her so-called teacher.

Jing Li's disapproval doesn't mean Cui Xueling's admirers disapprove. Shi Yinqing's status as a closed-door disciple means this painting will inevitably fetch a high price.

Ultimately, Cui Xueling's painting was auctioned off to Xiao Qi for 30 million, making it the most expensive item ever sold at auction.

She walked off the stage with great confidence amidst the admiring gazes of the crowd and took her seat with ease.

"Thank you, Brother Xiao. Actually, my painting isn't worth that much at all..."

Blushing, she thanked Xiao Qi.