The two were all lovey-dovey at noon, but meeting in this way was incredibly awkward.

Moreover, Fu Nanxiao has not replied to my messages, and I don't know what he's thinking.

Seeing Jiang Yilai's restless appearance, Li Luyao said worriedly, "Lai Lai, if you're worried, why don't you go back first, so as not to affect your relationship later?"

"It's not that bad. I already promised to help you with your research. We can explain these things to him when we get back."

Jiang Yilai couldn't possibly abandon Li Luyao at this time; she would definitely stay with him until the end.

Fu Nanxiao's attitude made her uneasy. Whether he was angry or not, he should at least give a response.

Li Luyao was deeply moved and reached out to pat her head.

"Lai Lai, thank you. It's so good to have you here."

This intimate behavior did not escape Fu Nanxiao's notice, causing his anger to rise continuously.

Jiang Yilai didn't expect him to suddenly slap her head, and she didn't even have time to move it away.

Fu Nanxiao's face was gloomy. This damned guy was definitely doing it on purpose, trying to show him what he was capable of.

Seeing that his boss was not focused, Qi Yuheng whispered a reminder.

"Boss, are you alright? The event is about to start, so you'd better be on your best."

"I know!"

Fu Nanxiao's message notification popped up again, but this time he didn't even look at it and put it back in his pocket, making Jiang Yilai feel uneasy.

She was just attending the event with Li Luyao, there was no need for him to be so angry!

As the host began introducing today's auction items on stage, Jiang Yilai's mind had already wandered far away, and she didn't hear a word he said.

She didn't know how much time had passed before she saw everyone raising their bidding signs and realized the event had started.

Jiang Yilai kept glancing at Fu Nanxiao, who seemed to have returned to normal and no longer looked in her direction.

"Lai Lai, the next project is the one I've got my eye on."

"Then good luck and you'll win."

Li Luyao nodded, and as soon as the host finished speaking, he was the first to raise his placard, showing that he was determined to get this item.

However, just as he put down his sign, Fu Nanxiao raised his sign again to raise the price, which made Jiang Yilai a little worried.

It would be bad if both of them came for the same project.

After several rounds of bidding by the two, the others gradually withdrew from the competition.

Jiang Yilai sensed the tension and couldn't help but start to worry.

Li Luyao said with even more distress, "Lai Lai, what do you think we should do? This project was my main purpose for coming here, but it was suppressed by Fu Nanxiao."

Jiang Yilai frowned, realizing that she was the one in the most difficult position now.

She didn't know if Fu Nanxiao was deliberately trying to provoke Li Luyao, or if he also needed this project.

This kind of bidding relies on each person's financial resources, and Jiang Yilai can't help him at all.

"Is this beyond your budget?"

Li Luyao sighed, "It's already more than a fifth over, but the other party shows no sign of stopping. I'm very distressed."

Jiang Yilai was even more distressed than him upon hearing this, but she had no way to persuade Fu Nanxiao.

"If the funds don't allow it, then forget it. I just heard the host say there are several other projects. You can take a look at the others."

"But I've already lost to him. If I lose to him in this area too, I feel like my life has no meaning."

Jiang Yilai frowned in distress. She wanted to help Li Luyao, but what could she do to make Fu Nanxiao stop?