Chapter 467 A Warning Glance: Don't Look, Don't Touch, and Don't Even Think About It

"Mr. Qu, which jewelry set do you like?"

Chi Yingzhou observed her expression and asked in a low voice, "If you like it, why don't you take it?"

"That's a Shang Dynasty inkstone."

Qu Qingli pinched Chi Yingzhou's face, saw those eyes that resembled her "deceased boyfriend", and softened her tone: "It's nothing I particularly like, just consider it doing him a favor."

She is considering expanding her businesses in Xuanzhou to Beizhou, and there will inevitably be opportunities to interact with her in the future.

Going too far and offending him is not a good thing.

"Um."

Chi Yingzhou nodded, picked up the coffee on the table, and held it to her lips: "I'll make soup when we get back tonight, your favorite rock sugar pear soup."

"good."

Qu Qingli pinched his cheek, her eyes crinkling with laughter: "Tell me if you like anything."

"Thank you, Mr. Qu."

A sweet smile appeared on Chi Yingzhou's handsome face as he said sensibly, "But I'm content just to stay by your side."

Qu Qingli's smile widened.

She is obedient, sensible, knows when to advance and retreat, and is also good-looking.

Who wouldn't like a boyfriend like that?

——

The auction continues.

Having bought what he wanted, Pei Jinwu immersed himself in the game again.

Half an hour later.

Shang Shiyan suddenly patted the back of her head and said in a gentle voice, "The riding whip you wanted."

"?"

Pei Jinwu looked up and saw the staff displaying the auction items.

This riding whip was discovered in the Middle Ages and was an exclusive item for the upper-class nobility.

The handle is made of high-quality leather, and the middle section is made of extremely rare and precious black agate.

The entwined whip is handmade, with gold thread mixed with expensive brocade.

It is dazzling and exceptionally lightweight.

I wonder which important figure just casually donated it to the auction.

I doubt this thing will fetch a high price.

"You really want it?" Shang Shiyan asked.

“Hmm.” Pei Jinwu nodded: “There’s a horse farm on Independent Island, and Fifth Sister often goes there to play. This whip is very useful; you can ride a horse when you’re bored. It can also be used to discipline disobedient children.”

"She's really my dear aunt."

Shang Shiyan stroked the girl's hair and said with a slight movement of his thin lips, "Okay, take the picture if you like it."

at this time.

Qu Qingli also took a liking to the horsewhip, and was certain that no one else would like it.

Bidding has begun.

Before Qu Qingli could finish entering the numbers, the man next to her turned on the light:

Shang Shi Yan: 5 million.

5 million?

The starting bid was 1 million, and the bid immediately increased by 4 million.

Even the jewelry that cost tens of millions of dollars hadn't seen such a dramatic price increase.

You can't just grab one thing and then another; how can one person have all the good things?

not to mention.

She came today specifically for this riding whip.

It is absolutely necessary.

Qu Qingli entered a number, raising the price to 8 million, far exceeding the market price by many times.

"???"

They probably never expected that an ordinary horsewhip would attract such a frenzy.

The people in the audience were buzzing with discussion.

"..."

Upon seeing the bidder, Shang Shiyan's thick eyebrows furrowed.

It's her again.

Shang Shi Yan: 12 million.

Qu Qingli: 15 million.

This price exceeds that of several previous lots.

"?"

Hearing the murmurs, Pei Jinwu looked away from the game.

They noticed the woman next to them staring in their direction with a half-smile.

To be precise, it's about examining the inkstones from the Shang Dynasty.

Pei Jinwu turned off the game, leaned forward, and coldly stared at the other person with indifferent eyes.

It's like my beloved baby is being missed.

A warning look: Don't look, don't touch, and don't even think about it.

"Um?"

Meeting Pei Jinwu's gaze, Qu Qingli smiled instead of getting angry, raising her red lips and saying, "The little girl is quite cute, but... she's rather fierce."

It looks like it's about to bite.

"Don't be angry." Shang Shiyan held her hand and gently comforted her, "What you want, I promise I won't let anyone else take it away from you."

This statement has a double meaning.

Whether it's a person or an object, if she likes it, it's all hers.

After two rounds of bidding.

Shang Shiyan suddenly stood up and made a gesture towards the auctioneer.

"Splash—"

The people at the scene were in an uproar when they saw his jewelry.

Light the sky lantern!

In the auction world, this gesture means that he is determined to win the item, no matter how much others bid.

Simply put, he will see it through to the end.

This is a display of wealth and determination; few dare to be so arrogant.

But this time is different.

The one who "lit the sky lantern" was Shang Shiyan, a man at the very top of the pyramid in terms of both wealth and power.

He has the ability to select not just one item, but the entire auction.

"Lighting sky lanterns?"

Qu Qingli's gaze immediately turned cold when she saw Shang Shiyan pull this tactic.

mean.

No matter how much money she offers, Shang Shiyan will continue to pay.

She's not qualified to compete with Shang Shiyan in terms of financial resources.

For a horsewhip?

Is he really that serious?!

"General Manager Qu—"

Just as Chi Yingzhou was about to comfort her, Qu Qingli suddenly stood up and walked to Shang Shiyan.

"..."

Pei Jinwu looked up at the woman; her features were not so clear under the heavy makeup.

Too.

The little girl was blinded by jealousy; she couldn't care less about anything else!

but--

Her face looks so repulsive.

Perhaps it's because she resembles her fourth sister somewhat.

"Hello, Mr. Shang."

Qu Qingli composed herself, extended her hand, and smiled as she spoke: "I am Qu Qingli, the manager of Xuanzhou Casino. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Hello."

Shang Shiyan stared at her indifferently, saying without expression, "My family is very strict, so it's not convenient for us to shake hands."

"Forehead."

I never imagined that in the 21st century, there would still be men who so strictly adhere to male virtues.

Qu Qingli's brain almost crashed.

hehe.

It sounds like a ghost story.

"OK."

Qu Qingli awkwardly withdrew her hand and got to the point: "Mr. Shang, could I have this riding whip?"

"I will try my best to meet any conditions you have."

"no."

Shang Shiyan flatly refused, saying without any politeness, "My fiancée wants this thing."

Apart from the stars and moon in the sky.

He could find anything Wuwu wanted.

"Is there no room for negotiation?" Qu Qingli asked in a low voice, her gaze fixed on Pei Jinwu's face.

The girl was wearing a baseball cap, covering her eyes, and was playing with her phone with both hands.

Despite her young age, she exudes a powerful aura.

Quite unique.

"No," Shang Shiyan replied. "Miss Qu, please make yourself at home."

"good."

With the other party's attitude so firm, Qu Qingli didn't insist any further, and smiled meaningfully:

"Mr. Shang, use it first. Maybe there will be a chance for it to come back to me later."

She actually dared to smile at Shang Shiyan?

Could it be that she's taken a liking to him?

Too.

Shang Shiyan's face is always attracting attention.

Pei Jinwu remained silent throughout, but his intensity in playing the game only increased.

The hard phone screen is about to be punctured.

snort.

Male fox spirit.

——

good evening.