Chapter 71 Don't try to disgust me with your stuff.

Xie Nanzhi had no expectations at all, but when she heard the name Ocean Heart, her attention was drawn back to the stage.

Under the bright lights, the palm-sized sapphire sparkled brilliantly. It is said that the heart-shaped outline it presents was also naturally formed without being polished, which is why the designer named it the Heart of the Ocean.

The auctioneer continued, "The Heart of the Ocean was a farewell gift from designer Alan to his wife on the last day of his life. Some people also call the Heart of the Ocean a confession of love. Afterwards, Alan fell seriously ill and passed away. However, no one expected that his wife would follow him in death, and she took this Heart of the Ocean with her when she committed suicide."

It's a poignant love story, but also one that Xie Nanzhi envies. Just how good must a man be to his wife for her to be willing to die for him?

Perhaps for his wife, her life had no regrets. Alan's passing made her feel that there was nothing left to cherish in this world, so she was determined to find her husband.

Xie Nanzhi still remembers the shock she felt when she saw the jewelry in a magazine. Later, after marrying Pei Jingchuan, she overheard someone talking about it. At that time, Xie Nanzhi nestled in his arms and said with emotion that if one day he passed away before her, she would follow him to leave this world like Alan's wife.

At that moment, Xie Nanzhi truly loved Pei Jingchuan. To Xie Nanzhi, he was the one who rescued her from the abyss. Little did she know, it was all an illusion.

He didn't love her; instead, he pushed her into an even deeper abyss.

Xie Nanzhi stared intently at the Heart of the Ocean on the stage, her delicate brows furrowed.

Then, the auctioneer uttered his final words, "This Heart of the Ocean was donated by Mr. Pei Jingchuan of the Zheng Rong Group. Now, the bidding begins..."

Pei Jingchuan?

Has the Heart of the Ocean always been in Pei Jingchuan's hands?

Xie Nanzhi's brows were furrowed, and her pretty face did not look good.

Guo Xun, standing to the side, asked quietly, "Do you like it?"

Xie Nanzhi said in a deep voice, "I used to like it, but now... I don't."

Guo Xun crossed his legs, leaned close to Xie Nanzhi, and whispered in her ear, "This is the last item up for auction. If we don't win it, I won't be able to explain it to my mother when we get back."

Xie Nanzhi did not speak.

Guo Xun then raised his sign, "Eight million."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a deep, resonant voice came from behind him, “Ten million.”

With the price increased by two million, everyone was curious about who this arrogant tycoon was, and they all turned around to look.

Then I saw Pei Jingchuan sitting in the last row, standing out from the crowd.

His dark eyes were fixed on Xie Nanzhi in the first row. Among so many people present, Pei Jingchuan only had eyes for her and could not tolerate anyone else.

Guo Xun was surprised, "It's Pei Jingchuan."

Xie Nanzhi didn't even go to see him. After three years of living together day and night, she could recognize his voice even when he sneezed.

The next second, Xie Nanzhi said without changing her expression, "Second Senior Brother, twenty million."

Guo Xun was stunned for a moment, then asked, "So many?"

Xie Nanzhi turned her head to look at Guo Xun, as if she was pondering something, "Second Senior Brother, do you trust me?"

Guo Xun patted his chest and guaranteed, "Absolutely! I'd give anything, even my life savings, for our junior sister."

After saying that, Guo Xun immediately raised his sign and shouted, "Twenty million!"

Everyone present, including the auctioneer, was stunned.

Is this guy crazy? Asking for 20 million without even asking?

Immediately following, Pei Jingchuan's voice drifted out, "Fifty million."

Right now, the expressions on everyone's faces are beyond what the word "shock" can describe.

Guo Xun raised an eyebrow. This time, Xie Nanzhi didn't need to speak; he had already completed his apprenticeship. "Sixty million."

When he called for the camera to be taken, he didn't forget to give Pei Jingchuan a provocative look.

Upon seeing this, Pei Jingchuan's face darkened, and a hint of anger appeared on his face. "One hundred million."

Guo Xun made an exaggerated expression and leaned close to Xie Nanzhi, whispering, "Junior Sister, what kind of trick is your scumbag ex-husband playing? He donated the things himself, and now he wants to buy them back himself. There's something wrong with his brain."

Xie Nanzhi didn't know why Pei Jingchuan was making such a fuss, but since he had tripped her up with the loan before, it was only right that he had to pay a price this time.

Guo Xun was about to raise his paddle again when Xie Nanzhi stopped him, saying, "One hundred million is enough."

One hundred million was an amount Xie Nanzhi was confident she could reach; she wasn't sure if Pei Jingchuan would continue to bid beyond that.

Just to be on the safe side, we'll stop at 100 million.

The auctioneer began the countdown, and in the end, Pei Jingchuan won the Heart of the Ocean for one hundred million.

As the auction ended, everyone gradually left, including Xie Nanzhi and Guo Xun.

On the way out, Guo Xun was still pondering Pei Jingchuan's intentions. Xie Nanzhi thought that it was probably because Zheng Rong Group was in a slump recently and he wanted to use charity to build a persona.

Xie Nanzhi didn't take it seriously. Just as the two were about to leave, Pei Jingchuan suddenly called out to her from behind.

"Nanzhi."

Pei Jingchuan strolled over, his forehead covered in a fine layer of sweat, perhaps from the rush he had taken to catch up.

He took out a jewelry box and presented it to Xie Nanzhi like a treasure, his eyes full of expectation. "Nanzhi, this is your favorite Heart of the Ocean. I originally prepared it three months ago, intending to give it to you for your birthday, but..."

But she left; she didn't want him anymore.

Pei Jingchuan felt a sharp pain in his heart whenever he thought of this.

Slowly, the pain on his face was hidden, and Pei Jingchuan tugged at the corner of his mouth, "Forget it, let's not talk about what happened before. Nanzhi, today I will give you your favorite Ocean Heart."

She'll be so happy.

After all, when she heard others talking about the Heart of the Ocean, she told him the story of the gem. She also said that if he really did pass away before her, she would make the same choice as Alan's wife.

Back then, Xie Nanzhi's heart and eyes were filled with him, and all her joys and sorrows were because of him. But now, there are so many outstanding men around her, but there is no place for him anymore.

Pei Jingchuan was unwilling to accept it; how could he bear to lose her love like this?

He was determined to make Xie Nanzhi fall in love with him again, at any cost.

Pei Jingchuan looked at her, just as Xie Nanzhi had looked up at him back then. However, he underestimated the ruthlessness a woman could feel when she was completely disappointed in a man.

Xie Nanzhi smiled faintly, glancing casually at the jewelry box before taking it and examining it.

This gesture delighted Pei Jingchuan. "Nanzhi, I knew you would be happy..."

Before she could finish speaking, with a loud "bang," Xie Nanzhi smashed the jewelry box she had just taken from her hand directly onto Pei Jingchuan's face.

The sharp edge of the jewelry box cut his forehead, and a stream of blood slid down his handsome cheek. His dark eyes were filled with coldness, and his smile vanished.

Then Xie Nanzhi said, "Pei Jingchuan, don't try to disgust me with your stuff."

Pei Jingchuan stared straight at Xie Nanzhi, blood dripping down her cheeks onto her clothes, making her look disheveled and somewhat ferocious. His fingers clenched so tightly they cracked. "Nanzhi, I just wanted to make you happy."

Three months ago, she would have felt sorry for Pei Jingchuan even if he had just gotten a minor cut. But times have changed, and now when she sees him bleeding, Xie Nanzhi feels nothing.

Just then, Xie Xiyan also walked out of the auction hall.