"It's none of your business."

The auctioneer looked at the entire room and shouted, "Eighty million once, eighty million twice, eighty million three times..."

"Eighty-five million." Just when I thought I was about to get the jade bracelet, Gu Yanqing suddenly raised his sign and shouted.

This move shocked not only me, but also Jiang Yi.

She realized what was happening and happily took Gu Yanqing's arm, "Brother Yanqing, you're so amazing! I knew you loved me the most."

I turned to stare at him, my back teeth practically grinding to powder.

While saying the bracelet wasn't worth the price, they kept raising the price.

You despicable person.

Countless wealthy people stared at Gu Yanqing with smiles on their faces, but I felt that they were more mocking him.

Clearly, they also felt the jade bracelet wasn't worth the price.

"Anyone still willing to bet on 85 million?"

"I'll go for it, ninety million." It's almost at my limit, but there's nothing I can do.

"Jiang Wan!" Gu Yanqing gritted his teeth.

Jiang Yi bent down, looked past Gu Yanqing at me, and said, "Sister, what are you going to give us? Why are you getting angry with us? I can buy a jade bracelet and lend it to you to wear."

Gu Yanqing stared at me intently, as if he hadn't heard Jiang Yi's insults.

A moment later, he raised his sign again: "Ninety-five million."

I also gave an example: "One hundred million."

The entire room fell silent. Everyone could tell that we were locked in a fierce battle, and the confrontation had reached a fever pitch.

After I shouted out 100 million, Gu Yanqing was so shocked that his eyes almost shattered.

He remained silent, but Jiang Yi grew anxious: "Brother Yanqing, you're amazing! Follow me! I want this bracelet."

"One hundred and twenty million." Gu Yanqing was indeed unable to resist the charms of Jiang Yi. He was blinded by her flattery and continued to raise the price.

The string that had been taut in my heart snapped with a "snap".

My nose suddenly felt sore and my eyes stung terribly.

I had to use all my strength to hold back my tears.

The deepest pain comes from the person you once loved most.

Despair and hatred filled my chest, and my fingers were trembling.

A moment later, I suddenly felt relieved and turned to look at him, asking, "Even if I raise the price again, will you still keep going?"

Gu Yanqing's eyes flickered, as if he too was in pain, and he said in a low voice, "Xiao Wan, stop making a fuss."

I ignored him, smiled at him, and held up my sign: "One hundred and fifty million!"

At worst, I'll become a laughingstock, sell the company, pay the fine, and be penniless, starting all over again.

But if I win the bet, wouldn't I be able to make him bleed profusely and suffer a lot of pain?

"Jiang Wan!" Sure enough, after I bid 150 million, Gu Yanqing couldn't hold back any longer.

But Jiang Yi, being naive and innocent, didn't understand.

Seeing that Gu Yanqing was not following up, and the auctioneer was about to strike the gavel, she suddenly snatched the small paddle and held it high: "Two hundred million!"

The entire audience erupted in uproar!

Even the auctioneer was so excited he was incoherent, shouting excitedly, "Two hundred million! Anyone else bidding? Two hundred million! Two hundred million!"

I thought Gu Yanqing was going to scold her, but to my surprise, Gu Yanqing didn't react at all and was very indulgent.

The thought that he told me he couldn't even come up with 100 million, yet turned around and spent 200 million on Jiang Yi just to please her and go against me—I couldn't help but sneer repeatedly.

As she laughed, a tear finally slipped down her cheek.

My mind was a mess, and I had an urge to die together with others.

I moved my arm, preparing to raise the sign again, but Gu Yanqing reached out and pressed it down.

He stared intently at me, saying each word clearly: "Xiao Wan... don't follow me anymore, you can't afford it."

I was shocked and astonished.

Seeing the faint redness in his eyes, and hearing the pleading in his words, I suddenly understood—

Was he keeping bidding against me because he was worried that I wouldn't be able to pay the winning bid, and that I would be ridiculed or fined?

That's why he kept bidding, trying to cover my losses?

Would he really be that kind?

Or... are you using this kindness as a pretense to help Jiang Yi bully me?

I can't figure out what he's doing.

But considering that making him spend 200 million would be a huge financial burden, I smiled and gave up my plan to raise the paddle.

“Okay, I won’t participate. Can Mr. Gu come up with 200 million? Don’t forget, if you win the bid and then break the contract, you will face a hefty fine,” I kindly reminded him.

Gu Yanqing frowned, glared at me, and then realized what was happening: "You did this on purpose?"

I simply smiled and remained silent.

The thought that he was in a dilemma and would suffer losses either way made me feel a little better.

He couldn't escape Jiang Yi's ridicule and humiliation.

"Anyone else bidding at 200 million? 200 million once, 200 million twice..." The auctioneer raised his gavel for one last time.

Jiang Yi was extremely excited, as if she had been cured of her terminal illness in an instant. "Brother Yanqing, I finally got the picture I wanted!"

"Three hundred million."

Just as the auctioneer was about to bring down the gavel, a clear and melodious voice pierced the bustling auction hall, stunning everyone's senses.

Everyone turned around at the sound, but none of them knew where it came from.

Until someone reminded them: "Upstairs, in the VIP room!"

I turned around and looked upstairs at the sound, only to find that there was a row of private rooms on the second floor!

"The sign is being held by the Su family of Jiangcheng!"

"The Su family? They're at this auction too?"

The Su family?

My heart skipped a beat, and the elegant and handsome figure of Su Shenglin instantly flashed into my mind.

He's here too?

My eyes instinctively searched, and sure enough, I saw that familiar figure and that familiar smile.

It really is Su Shenglin!