Chapter 110 Open and Covert Struggles

"Eighty million?!" The entire audience gasped in disbelief!

This offer clearly far exceeds the value of the item itself! Even if it's a Ming Dynasty palace artifact, it shouldn't be this outrageous!

Who exactly is this big shot off the field, that he dares to challenge the Xie family!

"Heh, that's interesting."

Shen Zhantang's lips curled into a mocking smile as he glanced at Xie Jinghuai's cold and rugged handsome face. "Ah Huai, if I were you, I would smash this thing even if I bought it, I would never let that bastard win the bid."

Lin Zhixin stared at the man with worry and said softly, "Brother Jinghuai, forget it... Sixty million is already very expensive, and eighty million is far beyond its value. I don't want you to waste money."

Shen Zhantang raised an eyebrow. "Look, our little sister Zhixin is saving money for her brother Jinghuai. She's such a virtuous and clever girl."

Lin Zhixin pursed her lips, her delicate face blushing with shyness.

"If I said I'd give it to you, I definitely will."

Xie Jinghuai's phoenix eyes flashed with a sharp glint of confidence as he elegantly raised his paddle, "Ninety million!"

Everyone: "WOW!"

As expected of the most noble young master in the capital, even a single hair on his head is thicker than other people's waists!

The auctioneer grinned from ear to ear, his eyes fixed on Xie Jinghuai's calm and composed face.

"Mr. Xie has offered 90 million! Can you go any higher?!"

Tonight, as of now, the highest price for a single item is 90 million. It's not that those present can't accept the price, but rather that they can't accept spending 90 million on such a thin hairpin, which isn't even imperial green.

"Brother Jinghuai, thank you so much for me..." Lin Zhixin's eyes were full of affection.

Xie Jinghuai's thin lips held a hint of cold disdain.

There was no sense of satisfaction from being worshipped by women, only an overwhelming competitive desire to completely crush the rivals!

Seeing the bigwigs outside the room fall silent, the auctioneer, undeterred, passionately began speaking:

"Eric, ask that VIP outside if they want to raise the bid? Want to add another one? If not, then this piece is..."

Suddenly, the staff member made another hand gesture!

The auctioneer was ecstatic: "An off-site VIP has bid 120 million!"

These words caused an uproar throughout the entire venue!

Even on Douyin and Weibo live streams, viewers started spamming the chat like crazy:

[3C! This big shot just added 20 million, and now it's 30 million! That's hardcore and ruthless!]

[They spend tens of millions like it's nothing! I have to be extremely careful with even 10 yuan!]

[Your family's money printing press must be sparking!]

Although Xie Jinghuai is powerful, influential, and handsome, I think this big shot off the field is clearly superior!

Because he's rich and mysterious enough! He fits all my fantasies about wealthy tycoons. Truly powerful people never show their faces in public!

"Holy crap, he's really good at showing off!" Shen Zhantang narrowed his eyes, his tongue tracing across his teeth.

Xie Jinghuai abandoned his previous composure, his face darkening as he slowly but forcefully clenched his large hand holding the number plate.

At this very moment, on the other side—

In the airport's VIP waiting room, the Fu father and son, one big and one small, sat on a comfortable sofa. Fu Yansi sat between the man's long, bent legs, leaning against his father's broad and tall body, which made him look even smaller and cuter. Fu Chenzhou looked like a majestic and imposing giant.

The man held the child in his arms, his large, white, and slender hands deftly manipulating a Rubik's Cube right under Banban's nose.

In just two seconds, Fu Chenzhou instantly restored the scrambled Rubik's Cube!

"Wow! Daddy is so amazing! Daddy can do magic!" Fu Yansi's eyes lit up, and his little hands clapped until they were red.

"It's not magic, it's very simple."

Fu Chenzhou scrambled the Rubik's Cube again, and in the blink of an eye, he solved it once more. "Dad will teach you slowly."

“Dad, I truly believe that no other aunt in the world is good enough for you except for Aunt Jiang.”

Fu Yansi looked intently at his handsome and tall father, blinking his clear eyes, "Aunt Jiang is the smartest woman I've ever met, no less intelligent than you, Dad."

Fu Chenzhou smiled faintly, "Oh, really?"

"If Dad marries Aunt Jiang, the younger siblings you give me will definitely be geniuses! They'll be even smarter than Xie Junheng!"

"Banban, you must always remember that intelligence is not the most important thing for a person. Kindness and integrity are what truly matter."

The man's peach-blossom eyes were deep and thoughtful. He gently stroked the child's head with his large hand and tenderly instructed, "Did you remember?"

Fu Yansi nodded, "Yes, I've got it."

"Besides, Dad doesn't think Xie Junheng is that smart."

Fu Chenzhou opened his mouth casually, his eyes mocking, "He takes more from his father."

"Mr. Fu," Xing Zhen said, walking over with her phone in hand, "I've already submitted your offer."

Fu Chenzhou lifted his son onto his lap, bounced him slightly, and looked at him with doting eyes:

"Did Xie Jinghuai call him up?"

"It barked, and it bit really hard."

Xing Zhen looked displeased and whispered in the man's ear, "News has already been released that Xie Jinghuai is persistent because that hairpin is his mistress's favorite."

So he refuses to let go no matter what; it seems he's determined to fight you to the death.

"Oh? What a coincidence, that hairpin is also one of my favorites."

Fu Chenzhou smiled wryly, "Add more, and see how flexible he is. When the time is right, then..."

As he spoke, he made a "lighting a sky lantern" gesture.

At an auction, this means buying everything, with no upper limit, or going all in.

"President Fu, you truly live up to your reputation! Respect!" Xing Zhen gave a thumbs up, his fighting spirit burning brightly.

...

Jiang Shiyuan had basically had no social life for the past five years, and there were only a few people's phone numbers in her phone's contact list, which the man scrolled through in a few seconds.

"What's Xie Jinghuai's phone number? Tell me quickly!"

The man was clearly losing patience. He kicked Jiang Shiyuan in the thin shoulder, knocking her to the ground. Her head, which was already suffering from a concussion, hit the ground hard.

At that moment, she was in pain all over and her head was spinning.

She had almost forgotten where she was, yet she could recite Xie Jinghuai's phone number accurately.

She no longer loves him.

But completely erasing someone she has loved deeply and who has been etched in her heart from her very being is not something that can be done overnight.

The man put on the voice changer, and his hands trembled with excitement. He had to try several times before he finally got the phone number right.

He pressed the call button hard, feeling as if he was about to become rich overnight and live a life of extreme luxury!

Beep—beep—

The phone rang twice on the other end, and the call was made.

However, at this moment, Xie Jinghuai's attention was entirely focused on competing for the auction items, and he didn't even notice the phone vibrating in his pocket.

To make matters worse, after two rings, the other end announced, "The number you dialed is temporarily unavailable."

The man tried calling several more times, but couldn't get through!

"Holy crap! What's going on?!"

He was instantly enraged, glaring fiercely at Jiang Shiyuan's bewildered face. "Why couldn't I get through to Xie Jinghuai's phone after it rang twice?!"

Jiang Shiyuan trembled, her eyes wide with astonishment.

At this moment, Xie Jinghuai must be attending an auction. The signal at the scene is strong, so there's no reason why he couldn't get through.

The only possibility is that he saw her call and hung up immediately!

In fact, fearing she might "harass" him again, he simply turned off his phone!

"Damn it, you bitch! How dare you play me for a fool!"

Seeing that his plans had gone awry, the man became furious and kicked Jiang Shiyuan hard again.