Chapter 49 Poverty Limits My Imagination
Zhang Qin didn't bother to guess; it wasn't her money that was spent, nor was it bought for her, so it had nothing to do with her.
“Do you know about CEO Gu…” Zhang Qin hesitated before she could finish.
Looking at Zhang Qin's expression, Lu Fengqing quickly guessed what she wanted to say.
It was nothing more than what Gu Suixing said in the coffee shop that day.
She was actually quite strange; Zhang Qin actually believed such nonsense.
However, Lu Fengqing did not intend to defend Gu Suixing, because it would be difficult to explain once she tried to defend him.
You can't exactly say that she tried it, and that the Crown Prince is actually quite capable, can you?
Lu Fengqing pretended not to hear anything and glanced into the banquet hall. "The ball is about to start, let's go in."
The ball tonight is very lively, with more people attending than at the banquet on their first day at the manor. Most of them came from outside tonight to attend the auction.
Zhang Qin scoffed, her tone sarcastic: "Why are you in such a hurry? Aren't you waiting for your little CEO Gu?"
"What do you mean 'yours' and 'mine'? Have you asked Mrs. Gu yet?" Lu Fengqing replied casually. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed a wealthy woman leaning against the wall, seemingly unwell. After thinking for a moment, she walked over.
"Hey, Lu Fengqing, where are you going?" Zhang Qin called out.
Qin Xuan also noticed the wealthy woman and followed her.
The wealthy woman was about to fall face-first into the wall when a pair of hands caught her steadily.
"Madam, are you alright?"
The wealthy woman raised her head, her face pale, and stared at Lu Fengqing for a long while before her cloudy eyes slowly focused.
After a moment, she let out a soft sigh. "It's an old problem. Thank you."
Qin Xuan came over to lend a hand, and Lu Fengqing and she helped the wealthy woman find a chair to sit down.
Lu Fengqing asked, "Where are your family and friends?"
The wealthy woman looked to be in her fifties or sixties, with kind eyes and a very gentle tone: "I just took pictures of a few items, and my husband went over to pay for them."
Zhang Qin didn't just stand by and watch; she asked a waiter for a glass of warm water and brought it to the rich lady.
"Thank you." After drinking half a glass of warm water, the rich lady's complexion improved considerably.
Many people around noticed the commotion, and several ladies came over.
"Is Sister Chen's old problem acting up again?"
"You should have stayed home and rested if you weren't feeling well. Why did you have to come out like this? Are jewelry and diamonds more important than your life?"
The ladies and wealthy women seemed to be old acquaintances; their words weren't particularly pleasant, but their tone conveyed concern.
After they finished speaking, they looked at Lu Fengqing, who was standing to the side.
One of the ladies recognized Lu Fengqing and said with a smile, "Isn't this Miss Lu?"
The wealthy woman looked up.
The lady smiled and explained, "The purple diamond you've been longing for was ultimately won by this Miss Lu."
Lu Fengqing: "?"
The wealthy woman gave a look of sudden realization.
This wealthy woman was the wife of the coal mine owner who had won the bid against Lu Fengqing.
Auctions are based on the highest bidder winning, and she won't hold a grudge against the other party just because she didn't win.
The wealthy woman glanced at Lu Fengqing, her smile a mixture of regret, relief, and a hint of amazement.
She had lived for half a century and met countless people, but she had never seen such a beautiful young girl.
The wealthy woman slowly smiled and said in a low voice, "That's good. Beautiful gems should be paired with beautiful women. Miss Lu herself is more beautiful than jewels and diamonds."
Physical appearance and bone structure are innate, representing a person's inherent advantages. However, the difference between raising a girl in poverty and raising her in wealth is significant.
Unlike these old folks who started from scratch and worked their way up, in this lady's eyes, the young girl in front of her had fair and delicate skin, and the unique nobility and refinement of high society emanated from her very bones. The money and effort that the person who nurtured her spent on her was definitely no less than that purple diamond.
Once wealth reaches a certain level, money becomes just a number to them. She had the ability to continue bidding, but she chose to give up.
That beautiful violet diamond was better off in the hands of a beautiful woman who could be worthy of it than in the hands of an old lady like her.
Lu Fengqing smiled, her eyes crinkling, "Thank you for your kind offer, Madam."
The wealthy woman seemed to sense something and suddenly looked ahead, where her husband's figure was reflected in her blurry vision.
After a moment, she looked away and smiled at Lu Fengqing, saying, "My family runs several scenic spots in the south. Miss Lu, you can come and visit sometime."
Lu Fengqing nodded, "Definitely."
The rich woman's husband thanked everyone and then took her away.
Two people, both over fifty, walked hand in hand toward the exit, their beautiful and heartwarming scene standing out starkly against the backdrop of this bustling and luxurious place.
The wealthy woman who had recognized Lu Fengqing earlier said, "Sister Chen was injured when she was young. Although she has countless assets, she has no children. Her greatest hobby in life is collecting jewelry and diamonds. She has been eyeing this purple diamond for several months."
Another socialite added, "She set a rule for herself to have 500 million in pocket money every year, and she always spends it all. She just bought a red diamond at the beginning of the year, which cost her a lot of money, so she didn't continue bidding for the purple diamond."
"Not many people can accept her invitation, and Sister Chen seems to really like you, Miss Lu..."
Lu Fengqing listened attentively and patiently on the surface, but the little voice inside her was drooling with envy.
As expected, there are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding. She thought that spending 20 to 30 million a year was already extravagant enough, but she never imagined that someone would have 500 million in pocket money every year.
And red diamonds, she really wanted red diamonds too...
After the group of wealthy women left, Qin Xuan sighed, "Poverty limits my imagination."
Zhang Qin looked somewhat dazed, "It also limited my imagination."
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"You chose to cooperate with the Lu family on the development project in Xicheng District?"
Gu Jinhong made a phone call and the first thing he asked was this question.
Gu Suixing: "Yes."
"Come back and give me an explanation."
Gu Jinhong suppressed his anger, uttered those words, and hung up the phone without allowing any further discussion.
Gu Suixing stood in front of the sink, holding her phone in one hand and a cigarette between two fingers of her other hand.
Wisps of white smoke rose, obscuring most of his face, making it impossible to see his expression.
After a long while, he finally moved, threw away the cigarette in his hand, and slowly and methodically began to wash his hands.
It was as if they wanted to wash away the smell of smoke from their hands.
Gu Suixing washed her hands and came out of the restroom, only to see a petite figure standing outside the women's restroom across the street, wiping away tears with her head down.
The girl seemed startled by the footsteps, and suddenly raised her head, revealing a face streaked with tears.
"Mr. Gu."
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