"This really is a world that judges by appearances... It seems everyone's more interested in my kisses than my paintings... What should I do... How about I include a beautiful kiss with every painting purchase?"

Making a troubled expression, Jing Li asked the entire audience with a smile.

Her response was a round of applause from the guests.

"I hope the price won't be too low, otherwise I'll be incredibly embarrassed. Ahem, I'm about to offer a kiss—no, I mean, I'm going to paint. I hope you can be generous and supportive so I can also do my part for families in need. Thank you everyone."

After bowing to the guests below the stage, Jing Li stepped back to the table and began preparing to paint.

"Tch, so it turns out she's just selling her looks. I thought she was going to be something sophisticated. I'd like to see what kind of flower she can paint."

With a sneer, Xiao Qi's eyes were filled with disdain.

"I'm afraid... she really can draw a flower."

Ran Nian looked at Jing Li on the stage with a half-smile, her every move exuding elegance and skill, and said meaningfully.

A true expert's skill is immediately apparent.

Jing Li's ink-grinding technique is incredibly precise. She knows exactly how many drops of water to add and how to grind the ink, demonstrating a level of expertise that is truly masterful.

"Hmph, it's all just for show. Being able to grind ink doesn't mean you can paint. I'd like to see just how good she really is!"

Xiao Qi originally wanted to make another promise, but then he remembered that Jing Li had already embarrassed him countless times, so he immediately dared not make any more promises.

"Please place your bids. There is no reserve price for this item; you are welcome to bid freely."

The auctioneer spoke, and the bidding officially began.

"Ten yuan."

The first person to call out a bid was Xiao Qi.

At ten yuan, this is practically the lowest price ever.

The moment the price was announced, the crowd erupted in uproar. This was... an insult!

He was determined to embarrass Jing Li. After bidding, he muttered to himself, "Looks like I bid too high... I reckon her skill level is only worth a dime?"

"Brother Xiao, you've gone too far! Even if Jing Li's painting isn't good, you can't do this. We're contributing to impoverished families. I want to support Ali... 100,000!"

Pouting, Cui Xueling raised the price to 100,000.

For a moment, no one bid anymore.

Everyone present was a shrewd person. What did Luo Yichen's female companion signify?

This means that this woman named Jing Li is not from their world; to put it bluntly, she is just a plaything kept by President Luo.

Xiao Qi asked for ten yuan, clearly intending to embarrass the other party. They wouldn't be foolish enough to offend Xiao Qi by asking for a price, after all, he was a lawless troublemaker.

Besides, the woman is Mr. Luo's companion, and even Mr. Luo hasn't made an offer, so why are they in such a hurry?

This was the most awkward and lowest-priced auction since the start of the event.

Everyone looked at Jing Li with a hint of sympathy in their eyes.

Jing Li completely ignored everyone else; her mind was entirely on painting. She was so engrossed in her work that she seemed completely detached from the occasion, as if everything outside was irrelevant to her.

"One hundred thousand once, one hundred thousand twice... one hundred thousand three hundred..."

Just as the auctioneer was about to bring down the gavel, Shen Yuanfan, who had been silent all along, called out, "Five million."

Even if he couldn't stand Jing Li, he would absolutely not allow anyone else to bully her like this. Xiao Qi and Cui Xueling had really gone too far!

Everyone looked at Shen Yuanfan in surprise. Mr. Shen, has... taken a fancy to that woman?

Spending so much money for a kiss, and risking offending President Luo and Xiao Qi, are you crazy?

Throughout this time, Luo Yichen kept a close eye on Fei Mo without bidding, waiting to see if he would make a move.