Chapter 20 Auction

At five o'clock in the afternoon, Ni Ci brought clothes to Ji Jinhe, and a makeup artist also came with them.

Ji Jinhe sat on the chair quietly and let the makeup artist fiddle with her. Her fair and smooth face made the makeup artist praise her endlessly.

"Miss Ji, your makeup is done."

Ji Jinhe opened her eyes when she heard the voice. Ni Ci brought her a cheongsam. The dark green cheongsam outlined Ji Jinhe's beautiful figure. Her long hair was tied behind her head, with two emerald green hairpins inserted in her hair.

The makeup artist gave her a gentle and light makeup, and her beautiful face was so beautiful that people couldn't take their eyes off her. The makeup artist kept praising her.

The auction started at 7pm. Ji Jinhe had a simple meal at home and then got into the car sent by Qi Xiuxu to pick her up.

When they arrived at the place, Ji Jinhe saw Qi Xiuxu waiting at the door. He was wearing a high-cut custom-made black suit and stood there straight and slender, with a cool and noble temperament.

Many people nearby were secretly looking at him. A row of black-clad bodyguards stood in an orderly manner beside Qi Xiuxu, making people afraid to approach and talk to him.

The stretched Lincoln slowly stopped, and the bodyguards made way around the car door. Cheng Feng opened the door for Ji Jinhe, and Qi Xiuxu walked over.

A bony hand was extended in front of him. Ji Jinhe held Qi Xiuxu's hand and got out of the car, then put her arm around his.

Layers of bodyguards surrounded the two people. People outside could not see the two people surrounded in the middle, but only vaguely saw a hint of dark green.

Someone revealed that the person coming was the second young lady adopted by the Qi family.

Everyone was surprised that President Qi was actually waiting for his adopted sister at the door himself. The bodyguards surrounded him so tightly that he couldn't even see the lady's hair clearly.

Ji Jinhe and the other person ignored the speculation outside. The waiter lowered his head and respectfully led them into the VIP passage and came to a private room.

I opened the door and there was already someone inside.

Su You poked his head out and saw Ji Jinhe waving his arms happily, so he stood up and walked over to him.

Ji Jinhe walked forward and hugged Su You, and they both sat down.

Qi Xiuxu glanced at his empty arms and walked to sit next to Su Jing.

Originally, the four of them were in two different boxes, but Su You always came to find Ji Jinhe to look at the auction items together, so Su Jing simply came to Qi Xiuxu's place every time.

"Hey, I haven't seen you two siblings come to the auction for a year." Su Jing said nonchalantly while crossing his legs.

A year and a half to be exact. Ever since Qi Xiuxu went abroad, Ji Jinhe returned to the Xu family and never came again.

This box has a clear view of the scene at the auction table below. There is a bidding machine next to it, so you can bid for what you want without showing up.

Qi Xiuxu glanced at Su Jing and said nothing.

Instead, Su You was chatting with Ji Jinhe, and soon a sexy waiter with a curvy figure brought a tablet.

The tablet displayed tonight's auction items in rows. Su You came over and pointed to a golden frame at the bottom and said, "This is the sapphire that the Wen family just unearthed."

Ji Jinhe looked over and saw a charming and mysterious blue gem quietly appearing in front of her eyes within the golden frame, making her want to take it home at first sight.

Qi Xiuxu swept his calm gaze over the two of them, then lowered his head and tapped twice lightly on the tablet.

Su Jing lazily curled up on the sofa, watching Qi Xiuxu's actions with a smile on his face.

On the first floor below, the invited dignitaries took their seats one after another, and many people noticed one of the lit private rooms on the second floor.

The lights in the box, which had not been lit for more than a year, were lit again, announcing the return of its owner.

Box 01, located in the middle of the second floor, is exclusive to the Qi family in Beijing.

Gu Xuanzhou, who came in from the door, looked at the second floor in awe. Xu Jinxi took his hand and shook it gently, attracting his attention.

"Brother Gu, I heard that the finale of today's auction is a rare sapphire. How about we buy it and give it to my sister? That way, she won't be angry and stay away from home..."

Gu Xuanzhou looked at Xu Jinxi, his eyes full of guilt.

He couldn't stop his family from changing the marriage partner to Ji Jinhe, so he could only double the compensation for Xu Jinxi, but Xu Jinxi was so sensible.

He touched Xu Jinxi's head and sighed, "You don't have to give in to her all the time because of me. You don't owe her anything, and the gem can only be yours."

Xu Jinxi took Gu Xuanzhou's hand away in an angry manner, smiled shyly, and hid the emotions in her eyes.

The auction started soon, and the beautiful auctioneer introduced each item carefully in a soft voice.

Many dignitaries took turns bidding, and after rounds of auctions, it was finally time for the finale item to be auctioned.

The waiter came up carrying a red brocade box, on which was a faint blue diamond sparkling with tiny rays of light.

Everyone's attention was drawn to the diamond, and they all straightened up and leaned over to take a look.

"This is a sapphire unearthed from a mine in South Africa a month ago. Experts have confirmed that it is extremely rare. It is the first time in nearly fifty years..." The auctioneer's gentle voice echoed throughout the hall.

Many people secretly clenched the signs in their hands, with different thoughts in their minds.

In Box 01 on the second floor, four people leaned back in their chairs and watched the scene downstairs calmly.

A wealthy businessman in the middle of the building couldn't help but raise his hand first: "One hundred million."

The moment the price was announced, others exclaimed in surprise. Gu Xuanzhou's eyes flashed with determination, and he raised his placard: "One hundred and fifty million."

Almost as soon as Gu Xuanzhou finished speaking, a charming female voice rang out from the second floor: "Two hundred million."

As soon as the sound came out, everyone subconsciously looked towards the source of the sound.

I saw a window open in box No. 01 on the second floor. A waiter in uniform was standing by the open window, and a purple light was flashing at the edge of the window.

The expressions of the people below changed, and Gu Xuanzhou clenched his fist under his hidden hand.

This was the first time someone on the second floor spoke since the auction began, and everyone knew what the purple light at the edge of the window meant.

Light up the purple light and light the sky lantern.

This means that no matter what price other people offer for the auction item, the person who lights the lamp will match the price until no one raises the price.

This is a move that shows off one's financial strength, and few people dare to do it.

The waiter wore a standard smile and stood by the window against the light. Her slender figure blocked all eyes from looking inside.

Gu Xuanzhou loosened his clenched hands and lit the sky lantern to show that the Qi family was determined to get the sapphire.

With a flicker of resentment in his eyes, he raised his card again and shouted, "Two hundred and fifty million."

"Five hundred million."

The waiter repeated, following the voice behind him.

There were exclamations from the crowd, and the price doubled.

Xu Jinxi's eyes widened, and he tugged at the corner of Gu Xuanzhou's clothes beside him and said, "Brother Gu, forget it. It seems that the Qi family is doomed to win."

No one in the capital can snatch what the Qi family wants to take.