When Li Qingling saw her father arrive, a brilliant idea suddenly flashed in her little mind. She ran to Gu Momo's side, took her hand, and pulled her in front of Li Zhanting.

"Daddy, this pretty auntie is so beautiful! Can you marry her and make her my mom?" Li Qingling blinked her eyes and looked at Li Zhanting with a wronged expression.

“Daddy, you’re not young anymore. It’s time to find a wife and get married. If you get any older, pretty aunties will look down on you. Besides, once you’re married, your family won’t pressure you anymore, and the old witch won’t bother you.”

Gu Momo: "..."

This sounds a bit like something an older person would say to urge her to get married.

Li Zhanting narrowed his eyes and fixed his gaze on Gu Momo.

Although Ling'er has a lively personality, she is not kind and friendly to everyone.

From the time she left the auction until now, only ten minutes have passed. In such a short time, how could she be so concerned about a strange woman?

"Ling'er, since that's the case, shouldn't you let me talk to this auntie alone?" Li Zhanting asked, trying to get Li Qingling out of the way.

Li Qingling thought that her father was also interested in the pretty aunt, and she was overjoyed. She nodded vigorously and replied, "Mmm!"

"Okay, okay, but Daddy, you have to be nice to the pretty auntie. If you make her cry, Ling'er will definitely not let you off the hook when we get back, hmph."

Then she took cheerful little steps and skipped away.

Halfway there, as if sensing something amiss, she turned back, glanced at Director Chen, and said, "Grandpa, come with me! Don't disturb my dad and stepmother's time together!"

Before Director Chen could react, Li Qingling had already pulled him into the auction hall.

Wow... Are kids these days so mature? They're even playing matchmaker.

In the long, narrow corridor, only Gu Momo and Li Zhanting remained for a moment.

Gu Momo knew that Li Zhanting had deliberately sent Ling'er away.

Gu Momo clearly felt his scrutinizing and unfriendly gaze just now. Before Li Zhanting could speak, she preemptively asked, "President Li, you didn't specifically send your daughter away so you could have a romantic chat with me, did you?"

It has to be said that this man is even more charming than he was five years ago.

But she's not the same silly girl she was five years ago, who only thought about relying on him anymore.

Li Zhanting frowned, radiating a heavy aura. "You went to great lengths to create this chance encounter, just to use my daughter to get closer to me?"

Gu Momo found it amusing; did Li Zhanting have paranoia?

Seeing that she didn't answer, Li Zhanting's aura became even more aggressive, his hawk-like eyes seeming to see right through her. "I don't care who you are, or what your purpose is, I'm warning you, stay away from me and my child! Don't even think about making any moves!"

Over the past few years, his beloved son and daughter have been like the apple of his eye.

No matter how much he sacrifices, he will always cherish his two children.

This woman dares to make a move on his daughter, ha...

Gu Momo finally understood that Li Zhanting really did have paranoia, and it was quite severe.

She scoffed, her beautiful eyes filled with disdain. "President Li, don't think that just because you have a few bucks, every woman will fawn over you. You narcissist! I, Gu Momo, have absolutely no interest in you!"

However, I'm very interested in your child—no, I mean my child!

Gu Momo naturally kept those last words to herself.

But just the first two sentences were enough to make Li Zhanting feel uncomfortable.

Looking across the entire capital, there are countless women who want to marry him, yet this woman actually called him a narcissist?

You have absolutely no interest in him?

Li Zhanting was furious, but had nowhere to vent his anger. He could only hold his breath and say coldly, "You'd better not let me see you again!"

After saying that, he turned and went into the auction without looking back.

As Gu Momo watched his resolute back, she couldn't help but recall that night.

At that time, the man was still very gentle.

Why does it look so cold now?

Is he only so gentle when he's coaxing women in bed?

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but shrug her shoulders and followed them into the auction venue.

...

Due to the auction's special rules, only guests with Gold Membership or higher could participate in the bidding for the final item, resulting in a significant decrease in the number of attendees.

On the stage, the host was showing and introducing what Li Zhanting had come for – the painkillers made by the Ghost Hand Doctor.

"This medicine was personally developed and made by the Ghost Hand Saint Physician. It can treat all kinds of pain in the world, and it works so fast that it will relieve pain within one minute of taking it. Everyone, please note that it relieves pain, not just provides temporary relief like ordinary painkillers! So, you should understand why this medicine is presented to you as the grand finale of today's event!"

The host launched into a long and detailed introduction, while Li Zhanting, sitting in the audience, was already impatient.

Before the starting price was even announced, he raised his paddle and shouted, "One billion!"

Full of confidence, resounding with power, and carrying an unwavering determination to win.

Li Zhanting's high bid stunned the host for a moment. After a moment, the host excitedly pounded his thigh, "President Li has bid one billion! Ladies and gentlemen! The starting price for this item was fifty million! President Li has increased it twentyfold! Is there anyone who can bid higher than President Li?"

The host's statement was purely an occupational hazard.

Putting aside whether anyone would dare to go against Li Zhanting, even if someone really wanted to, spending 1 billion yuan to bid for a painkiller is something no normal person would do.

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