Chapter 89

Ye Yunjian held up the sign calmly, looking completely unconcerned.

Anyway, you can't lose your spirit no matter what you lose. It's just a little bit of money, not worth mentioning. What Ye Yunjian lacks least is money. Let alone 150 million, even 300 million or 400 million is not a problem.

Her sudden bidding was clearly driven by a sense of defiance. Bai Yiyu glanced at her calmly and casually raised the price to 200 million. Ye Yunjian, not to be outdone, raised the price to 250 million, relentlessly pursuing her, as if determined to determine a winner with Bai Yiyu.

Bai Yiyu was determined to get the painting, and no matter how much Ye Yunjian raised the price, she continued to bid without changing her expression, until the price finally soared to a full 600 million.

Qiao Yu felt so sorry for these two rich fools that she could hardly breathe. Why couldn't they do something with those six small goals?

If this happened in ancient times, he could have become a local emperor and then created a harem of three thousand women just by imitating his example.

But neither of them showed any sign of backing down. Seeing that Ye Yunjian was about to raise the price again, Qiao Yu quickly raised her paddle, "Six hundred million plus one million."

Her only consolation was that Lu Shangyi was still rational enough not to be swayed by the two of them and lose all reason.

The girl's soft voice finally caught the attention of the two girls. Bai Yiyu and Ye Yunjian turned their heads at the same time. Their expressions did not change much, but their eyes clearly showed a hint of doubt, as if they were asking her why she had interfered.

Slowly lowering her hand, Qiao Yu pleaded, on the verge of tears, "Aunt Bai, Aunt Ye, please stop trying to take this painting from me." She paused, then added seriously, "I plan to buy this painting as a birthday gift for my grandfather."

Since she said so, Bai Yiyu and Ye Yunjian naturally gave up their plans and no longer intended to steal someone else's love.

Just as the final decision was about to be made, a clear and cold female voice rang out again in the venue, "Seven hundred million."

Qiao Yu abruptly turned her head towards Lu Shangyi, her eyes widening in shock, "???"

Lu Shangyi did not respond to her gaze. Seeing the auctioneer also stunned on the stage, she said in a calm voice, "If there are any more bidders, I will add another 100 million."

Ye Yunjian suddenly felt that Lu Shangyi was even worse than Lu Shenghui. Did the Lu family fail to find good feng shui for their ancestral graves? How could they have two lunatics in one pregnancy? Although she didn't care about the small amount of money, and was even happy to spend money to make the children happy,

Eight hundred million is indeed not worth it.

Ye Yunjian's deep eyes were fixed on Lu Shangyi, as if he wanted to see holes in her.

Bai Yiyu clenched her fists, instinctively wanting to bid, but stopped after hearing Lu Shangyi's calm yet domineering words. That woman was clearly insane; if she continued, the price would be driven up who knows how high.

It's possible that it will eventually break 1 billion.

This is a sensitive time, and she doesn't need to keep pursuing this so relentlessly, as it could easily lead to misunderstandings.

Slowly loosening her fingers, Bai Yiyu put down the number plate, revealing her intention to give up. Ye Yunjian had the same concerns. Noticing Bai Yiyu's movement, she pondered for a moment, then also put down what she was holding and crossed her arms, appearing nonchalant.

Song Wanzi had absolutely no intention of getting involved in this pointless farce.

As a public figure, she has to be extra careful with her every move to avoid creating any negative impression on society. She had already made a token gesture by bidding on a few items to show her charitable intentions, and in her view, such attention-seeking behavior was clearly less effective than directly donating money to legitimate charities.

What surprised her was Lu Shangyi's sudden competitive spirit.

Is it simply a matter of liking the calligraphy and painting, or is it a temporary opportunity to prove one's abilities in order to facilitate the next step of the plan and action?

Qiao Yu didn't think too much about it; she just began to reflect: she seemed to have really underestimated the wealth of these rich women.

Eight small goals! She didn't even blink. Did everyone have that much money? If Qiao Yu didn't know that Lu Shangyi wasn't actually as innocent and harmless as she seemed, she would have almost thought that Lu Shangyi had just robbed a bank.

If Qiao Yu was so shocked, the other uninformed bystanders were even more astonished.

Some people even began to speculate: Was this a sign that the Lu family was preparing to support Lu Shangyi? Otherwise, why would the couple allow her to act so recklessly?

Lu Shenghui had just gotten into trouble, and as her sister, Lu Shangyi really didn't need to be so flamboyant.

Unless the Lu family wants to use Lu Shangyi to send some kind of signal.

Lu Shangyi's slight gesture caused a huge uproar in everyone's hearts. As the person involved, Lu Shangyi was very calm. Her aura of being as serene as a chrysanthemum and indifferent to worldly affairs was even stronger than before, making it almost impossible for anyone to find any flaws or doubts.

Her demeanor confirmed many people's suspicions, and they quickly began to plan their next steps.

Qiao Yu didn't plan to compete with Lu Shangyi, firstly because of poverty, and secondly because even if she succeeded, she knew her grandfather would chase her all over the mountains with his cane. After her grandfather finished beating her, she would be met with a double beating from her parents.

Without hesitation, Qiao Yu put down her number plate and cast an envious glance at Lu Shangyi.

Having money really makes you arrogant.

Lu Shangyi finally succeeded in acquiring the calligraphy and painting. She seemed quite satisfied. After that, unless she encountered something particularly appealing or of collectible value, she remained quiet and didn't make any further moves, as if she were invisible.

Bai Yiyu and Ye Yunjian continued their competition, with Song Wanzi occasionally joining in. The three of them were so fiercely competing that if any one of them made a move, the others dared not bid, for fear of angering the other party.

They only dare to cautiously try to get in touch with a few people who have no interest.

They swore they'd never encountered such a frustrating auction in their lives. And yet, the auctioneer was all-powerful, so they dared not utter a single complaint, lest they be misunderstood as having a grudge against them, which would be disastrous.

Qiao Yu felt like she was just sitting in a VIP seat, watching the show unfold. As she watched, her mental fortitude gradually strengthened, and she remained completely unfazed even when she heard the price of nine hundred million. What surprised her, however, was that An Yilin actually dared to bid against Ye Yunjian.

Ye Yunjian then took a fancy to an antique. The woman, who had been lazily resting her head on her hand, narrowed her eyes instantly when she heard An Yilin mention five million. Her gaze was like a sharp sword, making An Yilin tremble with fear and want to back away.

But An Yilin held back. Although there was a hint of fear on her face, she did not back down at all, and her eyes were full of determination.

Ye Yunjian raised the price twice more. After An Yilin directly increased the bid by ten million, she glanced at An Yilin, then at the antique, and a slight smile suddenly appeared on her cold and beautiful face. Just as everyone was worried about An Yilin, Ye Yunjian slowly lowered her hand, clearly not intending to compete with An Yilin.

Ye Yunjian placed his hand on his thigh, his smile deepening, but the smile didn't reach his eyes; instead, his eyes were icy cold. "It's an old acquaintance."

Qiao Yu, Bai Yiyu, and Song Wanzi all looked over, puzzled. Only Lu Shangyi slightly tugged at the corner of her mouth, as if she understood the meaning of Ye Yunjian's words. Ye Yunjian lowered his head slightly, tugged at the hem of his clothes a couple of times, and when he looked up again, all superfluous expressions on his face had vanished.

Ye Yunjian did not explain, nor did she look at An Yilin again. She casually tapped her thigh with the back of her fingers, her unfathomable nature making her impossible to understand.

After the auction ended, it was finally dinner time. Before the formal meal, even though the alphas were quite imposing, some still dared to come forward. Being businessmen, they naturally wouldn't refuse any offers of benefits, and each went off to chat with their preferred client.

But Bai Yiyu only chatted with the person for a short while before returning to Qiao Yu's side, saying, "I have several other paintings and calligraphies by famous artists at home."

"If you like, you can come to my house another day." She said it casually, as if she were just talking about goods in a supermarket, "Pick whatever you like."

The pieces that Bai Yiyu treasures in her home must be true masterpieces, and given the Bai family's wealth, they probably have more than just a few. The woman meant well, but these things are simply too precious; even selling herself wouldn't repay such a deep kindness. "Aunt Bai, I appreciate your kindness."

Qiao Yu bluntly refused, saying, "But I can't accept it."

She thought that Bai Yiyu was always smart and would probably just laugh it off. But things didn't go as she expected. "In that case, I'll just pick one at random and send it to you when I have time another day."

Bai Yiyu spoke very seriously, not at all like she was joking, and Qiao Yu looked troubled.

Bai Yiyu chuckled softly, "Consider it an early birthday present for you."

...Whose child receives such an expensive gift on their nineteenth birthday? But Bai Yiyu was determined, and Qiao Yu felt she could return the gift at a suitable time later, so she didn't insist on refusing. "Thank you, Aunt Bai."

She finally accepted it, and Bai Yiyu's smile deepened.

As soon as Song Wanzi turned around, she saw Bai Yiyu taking advantage of the situation. She stood elegantly in the bright light, and after a moment, her fiery red lips curled up as she gracefully moved over. "Why are there only the two of you?"

A woman's beauty is so striking that wherever she goes, she attracts the attention of men.

She swaggered over, instantly drawing most of the attention. Song Wanzi gracefully adjusted her long dress and slowly sat down opposite Bai Yiyu, saying, "You didn't even call us."

Her probing gaze swept over Qiao Yu twice before finally settling on Bai Yiyu. "Ms. Bai, aren't you busy lately?"

"It's alright." Bai Yiyu looked up. "Household matters are simple, I don't need to worry about them."

Song Wanzi's smile froze slightly, but she quickly regained her composure. "I really envy President Bai. President Bai's family atmosphere must be very good." She smiled beautifully. "Unlike me, my family is not harmonious, so I have to run around outside every day."

Qiao Yu straightened her back and turned her eyes from side to side, feeling as if she could smell a hint of gunpowder.

Fortunately, An Yilin appeared in time to interrupt Qiao Yu's illusion. An Yilin came specifically to find out the situation. Although he felt that Bai Yiyu and Song Wanzi were interested in his prey, it was only his own one-sided thought and should not be taken seriously.

At the same time, he also held a sliver of hope, what if it was just his imagination?

There are plenty of EGAs out there; there's really no need for two people to like a girl so much younger than themselves. Right?

With his signature smile on his face, An Yilin felt he was greeting the other person with the most polite tone he had ever used, but the two of them just stared at him for a while, nodded, and then didn't react. An Yilin immediately felt a little embarrassed, but in order to achieve his goal, he still insisted on facing Qiao Yu, "Yu Yu, may I invite you to sit next to me for dinner?"

He felt that he had been so gentlemanly that Qiao Yu would surely not refuse.

However, things didn't go as he expected.

Bai Yiyu and Song Wanzi simultaneously raised their eyes, their sharp emotions perfectly showcasing the innate intimidation and ruthlessness of alphas.

An Yilin's smile froze instantly. His heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly tried to explain, "What I mean is..." He was interrupted halfway through his sentence by the two people. The two, who had just been subtly at odds, were now unusually in sync and harmonious. "You feel that your life has no meaning anymore, is that right?"

Author's Note: Aunt Bai and Sister Song: Let's stand united against external forces.

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