Chapter 63: Competency is Directly Proportional to IQ
The person who strode in with his head held high was none other than Jin Shangyue, who had just been acting like a diva outside!
Although it was quite embarrassing, she still insisted on holding her proud chin up and sitting down in her seat.
"That Miss Jin was so arrogant outside just now, constantly saying that Mr. Lu was her friend," Li Yuanchang muttered under his breath. "How can I believe that Mr. Lu would have such a flamboyant and exaggerated friend?"
"I don't believe it either." Xiao Xiaobao's face flushed red, and her tone was serious. "She's not as pretty as Sister Wen Ni! And she's not as kind-hearted as Sister Wen Ni!"
"Little Bao has such a sweet tongue."
Wen Ni was in a good mood and gently patted Xiao Xiaobao's head.
"But sister, why didn't Mr. Lu come with you?" Xiao Cheng sat up straight, feeling awkward. "We were able to participate in this auction thanks to Mr. Lu, and I wanted to thank him in person..."
"He has something come up and may not be able to attend."
When Lu Jinye was mentioned, Wen Ni seemed to be deep in thought.
He was clearly not interested in the auction, but just as she wished, he accepted the invitation!
[Master Lu has done many things for you behind the scenes, but you've always tried to distance yourself from him. Wen Ni, many things cannot be reciprocated or given in kind.]
Barron's ambiguous words echoed in her ears once more.
She just doesn't like owing people too much.
Because there are some things she can neither repay nor give...
"As expected, one's status when traveling is self-evident." Jin Shangyue crossed her legs and glared at them. "You keep calling him Mr. Lu, how dare you lowlifes try to associate with the Lu family?"
“Some people always judge others by their own petty standards, assuming that others are just as despicable as they are,” Wen Ni said, leaning back on the sofa.
She fiddled with a folding fan in her right hand, her sarcastic words sounding light but extremely hurtful!
"hehe……"
"I'm sorry, but I am indeed different from you." Jin Shangyue's anger was suppressed by her rare good manners. "I not only know Lu Jinye, but I also had dinner with him not long ago!"
"Jinshi Group has just reached a business cooperation agreement with the Lu family. You should have heard about this!"
Jin Shangyue proudly raised her hand and lifted the nameplate on the table, then swept her mocking gaze over Wen Ni and the others.
"As for your Baoxiangzhai, I'm sorry, I've never even heard of it!"
How can such an unknown and insignificant merchant be worthy of participating in high-end commercial auctions?
"That just shows your ignorance."
Wen Ni didn't lose a single word, "And—"
"If having a meal together counts as being friends... then Miss Jin, you're sitting right here with me, breathing the same air, and have exchanged at least a dozen words. With such a deep connection, shouldn't you become sworn sisters with me in no time?"
"You, I..." Jin Shangyue's mouth was clearly not keeping up with her thoughts.
"See? I told you, low manners affect intelligence." Wen Ni's rather sarcastic remark completely stunned Jin Shangyue.
"I'm so angry!!"
"alright."
Wen Ni glanced at Xiao Cheng and the others who were laughing so hard they were choking. "Laugh as you may, but don't forget the purpose of our trip. There's no need to waste our energy on unimportant people."
"clear!"
After receiving their agreement, Wen Ni turned her head, rested her chin on her hand, and focused her gaze downwards, concentrating only on the dazzling jewelry and jade on the first-floor display stand.
The stands fell silent for a moment.
No one paid any attention to Jin Shangyue. No matter how angry Jin Shangyue was, she could only punch from a distance, causing zero damage!
His resentful gaze lingered on Wen Ni's profile...
"Welcome, distinguished guests, to our top-tier jewelry and jade auction hosted by Black Gold Trading Co., Ltd."
The auctioneer's booming voice echoed throughout the hall, attracting the attention of all the guests.
"Today's exhibition features a total of ten items, all of which have been authorized! The item that everyone is most looking forward to will be presented last, so please be patient and just wait and see!"
"Enough with the small talk! Please welcome our first item today, the Caron Fruit Gemstone Necklace!"
The Caron Fruit Gemstone Necklace, which took over two thousand hours to create, is carved from rubies, sapphires, and round diamonds! It weighs approximately 215 grams and has a starting bid of fifteen million!
The gemstones, dazzling under the lights, are breathtakingly beautiful and awe-inspiring!
"Absolutely stunning!"
"The gems on those stones are almost entirely free of impurities!"
Xiao Weilai and Wen Cheng couldn't help but exclaim in admiration!
"Such a beautiful piece, I wonder who will win the bid?" Wen Ni suddenly sighed. "I really like it, but I don't have enough funds to buy it..."
"You can't even come up with a mere ten million? I think all you're good for is your mouth; you're nothing else!"
Jin Shangyue seized on this opportunity, and her overwhelming sense of superiority resurfaced.
"You can afford it? Then why don't you take it?" Wen Ni chuckled slowly. "You're stingy yourself, and you have the nerve to criticize me?"
"You're so young and haven't experienced the harsh realities of life. Today I'm going to teach you a lesson and show you what the difference in background really means!"
After saying that, Jin Shangyue pressed the shutter button!
"Jinshi Group has offered 20 million! Is there anyone offering more than 20 million?" The auctioneer was full of enthusiasm!
"Twenty-five million!"
Thirty million!
People gradually started raising the price.
Jin Shangyue raised her hand, wanting to continue taking pictures, but was stopped by the bodyguard behind her!
"Miss, our main task on this trip is to bid for [that] collectible. We should discard everything else if possible! Don't forget, this is a test from the chairman for you. You don't want to lose to your sister, do you?"
"A young lady from the prestigious Jin family, having to think twice and hesitate before bidding on a necklace worth tens of millions? Your background is nothing special!" Wen Ni joked, undoubtedly adding fuel to the fire!
Li Yuanchang and the others also turned their gazes to look at him.
Jin Shangyue's competitive spirit and self-esteem were fully activated, and she raised her hand and pressed the shot button again!
"A mere forty million? My Jin family is so powerful. Even if I win the bid, what impact will it have?"
As soon as she finished speaking, she pressed the shutter button again!
A barely perceptible smile of triumph curved Wen Ni's lips.
"Jinshi Group has offered forty million! Any other bids?"
"Forty million once!"
"Forty million twice!"
"Forty million three times!"
"make a deal!"
"Congratulations to Jinshi Group for successfully acquiring the Caron Fruit Gemstone Necklace for 40 million!"
Jin Shangyue, pleased with her successful bid, looked towards Wen Ni, intending to show off, only to find that the latter was completely uninterested and engrossed in playing a match-3 game on her phone!
"Hey! The gemstone necklace is mine!"
"Oh, congratulations!"
"You...you like this necklace, don't you? It's mine now, shouldn't you be insanely jealous?" Jin Shangyue was dissatisfied with Wen Ni's reaction.
Wen Ni raised her head, a meaningful expression on her face. "I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I suddenly don't like it anymore."
"What?"
Jin Shangyue's eyes widened, but then she realized that Jin Shangyue was probably just being stubborn! In reality, she must be incredibly envious!
Thinking this way, she felt a little better.
Next
Several items from Black Gold Trading were put up for auction, while Wen Ni's Bao Xiang Zhai didn't bid once!
Xiao Xiaobao and Wen Cheng were so bored that they simply fell asleep...
"You came to the auction with such fanfare, but you didn't have the funds to bid. You're truly the biggest joke in the industry!" Jin Shangyue sneered coldly.
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