40 billion!!!

Jian Yixue rubbed her eyes to make sure she wasn't seeing things, then looked at Ye Mohan with a puzzled expression and a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes.

I just promised myself I wouldn't do anything reckless, but I immediately forgot.

How could she not be angry!

"How could you..."

Before Jian Yixue could finish her accusatory remarks, she was interrupted by Ye Mohan beside her.

"Sweetie, this is different. This is for Grandpa."

Ye Mohan pulled Jian Yixue, who was sitting opposite him, into his arms and explained gently.

Ye Mohan, who had been watching the screen, noticed that Jian Yixue, who had woken up, hadn't said anything, and guessed what she was thinking.

Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue frowned but said nothing.

Looking at the screen, Ye Mohan said it was for her grandfather, and she was curious about what it was.

She only saw the bidding and didn't notice what item was being auctioned.

After reading the description on the side of the screen, she immediately understood.

"Is it for Grandpa to improve his health?"

Jian Yixue asked tentatively.

"Um."

Ye Mohan glanced at Jian Yixue, then continued watching the screen and participating in the bidding.

Jian Yixue frowned, her mind a jumble of thoughts.

Not long after, Jian Yixue seemed to have figured something out, and looking at Ye Mohan's profile, she confessed.

"Well, Grandpa is actually all better now and doesn't need this medicine anymore. I didn't tell you before because I wanted to give you a surprise when you got back."

"If you don't believe me, you can ask Zhou Yuxuan."

Jian Yixue, fearing that Ye Mohan wouldn't believe her, added another sentence.

Upon hearing this, Ye Mohan paused, holding the bidding device, and stared blankly for a few seconds.

The words Yu Xuan had said to him that day flashed through his mind, and he seemed to understand something. Then he put down the bidding device and hugged Jian Yixue tightly.

"No need, I believe you. Xue'er, meeting you in this life is the greatest fortune of my life."

Ye Mohan rested his head on Jian Yixue's shoulder and whispered affectionately and gently in her ear.

Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue's face lit up with smiles. She placed her hand on Ye Mohan's arm, which was holding her, and surrounded by happiness, a genuine smile appeared on her face.

Meeting you is my greatest fortune.

If it weren't for you, I might never have understood that loving someone truly means being able to give up everything, even one's life!

Forgive my ignorance for making you silently bear the pain of the previous generation!

In this lifetime, it's my turn to love you properly!

Jian Yixue didn't say these last words aloud; she couldn't bring herself to say them. She could only silently say them to Ye Mohan in her heart.

Because Ye Mohan voluntarily gave up, the Longevity Fruit was acquired by Jiang Xuanjin for a high price of 50 billion.

The people downstairs gasped.

My goodness, this has truly broadened their understanding of money!

If this were converted into cash, it would fill such a large room!

Everyone looked on with envy.

Some of the unmarried women were fantasizing about staying there and bumping into the big shot downstairs, hoping that they could one day live a life of extraordinary privilege.

At this point, the auction came to an end, and the auctioned items were escorted and delivered to the winning bidders.

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Jiang Xuanjin took the black box with gold trim from the auctioneer. When he opened the box, a refreshing medicinal fragrance wafted out. Inside, a gourd-shaped emerald green herb was placed on a yellow silk.

The person who was originally in charge of guarding the place also got a good look at it. Although he was in charge of guarding it, he had never seen what was inside, which was the rule of the auction house.

All the caregivers had no idea what they were holding; they only had corresponding numbers.

They were placed in a special room and were not allowed to bring any communication devices.

Once the auction ends, someone will come and deliver the corresponding items to the customers according to their serial numbers.

They received a substantial reward after each auction, so they didn't pay much attention to what was inside the box.

The Dongfang family is not someone they can afford to offend; they'd be better off just earning the money they deserve.

Sometimes, like today, I'm fortunate enough to witness the real thing, which is a particularly lucky thing.

After Jiang Xuanjin inspected the goods, he waved for the guards to leave.

Upon seeing this, the caregiver will leave the room to collect the payment at the agreed-upon location, thus concluding the mission.

Before long, Liu Nian entered the private room, walked up to Jiang Xuanjin, and stood respectfully to report.

"Master Jin, we've checked the surveillance footage outside, but we haven't found any trace of Miss Yi Xue. The others are still conducting a thorough search around the auction house, and manpower has been dispatched from various parts of St. Namer County as well."

After listening, Jiang Xuanjin frowned and fell into deep thought, seemingly lost in thought.

He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he always felt that Jian Yixue was very close to him.

After a long while, Jiang Xuanjin looked up at Liu Nian, who was bowing to the side, his expression serious. "Keep searching until you find it."

Liu Nian did not answer immediately, as he somewhat disagreed with this. He had grown up with Jiang Xuanjin, much like a scholar's companion in ancient times, and he knew the heavy burden and pressure behind Jiang Xuanjin.

"Master Jin, this commotion is too great; I'm afraid we can't keep it from Godfather. Then..."

"It doesn't matter. I've never cared about that position. Before, it was just to have more power to find her. Now, whether I sit in that position or not doesn't make much difference."

Jiang Xuanjin rubbed the box containing the Longevity Fruit in his hands and explained in a detached tone.

It seemed like he was deciding on something very ordinary, as casually as throwing away a piece of clothing.

Only Liu Nian, who knew the inside story, was shocked by Jiang Xuanjin's words.

It should be noted that Jiang Xuanjin risked his life several times for that position. If it weren't for his strong willpower, he might not exist in the world.

That position is considered the ultimate goal of most people in the power circles of the United States.

Now, because of a woman, Master Jin says he wants to give up. He feels sorry for Master Jin and thinks it's not worth it.

"Master Jin, you mustn't! If you don't fight for that position, your life will be in danger."

Unable to suppress her inner thoughts, Liu Nian spoke up to offer advice.

Although he knew the chances of Master Jin listening to him were slim, he still wanted to give it his all, hoping he might succeed.

In the end, Liu Nian's wishes were not fulfilled.

"Liu Nian, do you know how I survived the severe injuries I sustained when I went to H country on a mission that year?"

Jiang Xuanjin stared ahead, his eyes unfocused. His thoughts had already drifted back to that freezing forest, the place where he first met Jian Yixue.