However, I remembered that Gu Yanqing said a couple of days ago that he couldn't come up with 100 million in cash right now.

I optimistically thought that since they didn't have enough money, I still had a chance of winning.

The auction began soon.

This auction house is one of the top-ranked and renowned auction houses in the world, and its annual charity auctions attract many wealthy people from home and abroad.

I also saw several familiar faces at the scene; they were all wealthy people from Jiangcheng.

The cheapest of the paintings and calligraphy by famous artists and the antique porcelain sold for tens of millions of yuan.

The wealthy were in high spirits, spending money like water, as if buying a head of cabbage.

I clicked my tongue in amazement, and then started to worry that I wouldn't be able to buy the jade bracelet.

Gu Yanqing stayed with Jiang Yi, and the two of them would occasionally whisper sweet nothings to each other, looking all lovey-dovey and sweet, completely forgetting that they had just had a big fight in public a few days ago, which was embarrassing.

They held up signs a few times, but never actually took a picture; it seemed they were just there for the fun of it.

As I was slightly lost in thought, my arm was suddenly nudged by a small sign.

Turning my head, I saw Jiang Yi walk past Gu Yanqing and ask me, "Sister, why aren't you raising your paddle to bid? Don't you like any of them?"

Green tea bitch!

I cursed inwardly, rolled my eyes, and ignored him completely.

To everyone's surprise, Jiang Yi then said, "If you see something you like but can't afford it, we can help you buy it."

I smiled and readily agreed, "Okay, don't back down later."

"How could that be? We're all family—right, Brother Yanqing?"

Jiang Yi's feigned sincerity was on full display at this moment.

Gu Yanqing turned to look at me, his gaze deep and thoughtful.

Soon, it was the jade bracelet's turn.

This jade bracelet is carved from top-grade Hetian jade. Its texture is like solidified fat, delicate and oily, and its entire body is pure white. It is a mutton fat white jade bracelet with extremely high collection value.

When I was eighteen, my mother gave me the jade bracelet. I remember her saying that my maternal grandfather's ancestors were from a prestigious family and held high positions in the imperial court.

This jade bracelet was a reward given to a female member of the family who had entered the palace and received imperial favor.

They were originally a pair, but one was broken during the war and when they fled, leaving only this one unique piece.

If my maternal grandfather hadn't been critically ill back then, and my scumbag father hadn't seized most of the family business, leaving us heavily in debt, my mother would never have pawned this jade bracelet to raise money to save his life.

After searching for many years, I thought there would be no news, but unexpectedly it suddenly appeared in a stunning way.

It seems that my connection with the jade bracelet is not yet over.

I looked excitedly at the jade bracelet on the auction stage. It was fixed vertically on an exquisite display stand, radiating brilliance like the bright moon in the sky.

The audience immediately erupted in excitement, with countless wealthy people whispering among themselves, all praising the mutton-fat jade bracelet.

"Brother Yanqing, I want this!" Jiang Yi's voice suddenly came, equally excited and joyful.

I turned my head at the sound and stared at the two of them coldly.

Jiang Yi sensed something and looked at me, asking, "Sister, you didn't come here for this jade bracelet, did you?"

I said frankly, "This is a bracelet that my mother left me. You've seen it before and even insisted on wearing it."

"Huh? Is this the one? I don't think it looks like it. Your mother's isn't this white and lustrous."

Fuck you!

I cursed back fiercely in my heart.

"Gu Yanqing, if you have any humanity left, don't try to take it from me." I looked at Gu Yanqing coldly and warned him in a low voice.

As long as he doesn't indulge her, Jiang Yi won't have that much money to compete with me for.

Jiang Yi shook Gu Yanqing's arm, "Honey... I want this too. Look how fair my skin is, it will definitely look especially good on me."

"Don't make a fuss, let's talk about it later," Gu Yanqing gently comforted Jiang Yi.

I forced myself to suppress my nausea, took slow, deep breaths, and focused my attention on the auctioneer.

After listening to the auctioneer's introduction, I became even more certain that this was my mother's jade bracelet—it had been lost from the antique collecting world in Jiangcheng. Its value was initially underestimated, but it was later recognized by an expert and appeared at this auction.

"A mutton fat jade bracelet, starting bid: 20 million."

As soon as the auctioneer announced the final price, someone immediately raised their paddle: "Twenty-five million."

Thirty million.

Thirty-two million.

I know what's going on, so I'm not in a hurry to bid; I'll wait and see.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Yi suddenly raised her paddle, "Fifty million!"

There was a slight commotion as everyone turned to look at them.

I was startled, knowing that this green tea bitch was starting to make her move.

"Fifty million once, fifty million twice, fifty million..."

Before the auctioneer could finish speaking, I finally made my bid, "Fifty-five million."

Jiang Yi turned to look at me in surprise, but I ignored her.

Gu Yanqing asked quietly, "Where did you get so much money?"

I was too lazy to bother with it either.

The scene suddenly became quiet, and everyone was staring at us.

Jiang Yi's expression clearly showed her dissatisfaction. After hesitating for a moment, she raised her paddle again: "Sixty million."

I held up my sign: "Seventy million."

"Seventy-five million!"

Caught in the middle, Gu Yanqing looked at both sides and whispered, "Can you two stop arguing? This bracelet isn't worth it."

"This was left to me by my mother, a family heirloom from my maternal grandmother's family, priceless," I explained calmly, then raised my paddle again, "Eighty million."

I refuse to believe that Jiang Yi can continue bidding.

I can't deny that at that moment I was completely out of my mind and had lost my senses.

Now it's not just about the jade bracelet, but also about the dignity of me and my mother.

"Jiang Wan, do you have that much money? If you win the bid but can't pay, it's a serious breach of contract. Not only will you lose face, but you'll also face hefty fines. Don't be reckless!" Gu Yanqing frowned and reminded me seriously.

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