Fu Sisi's expression changed instantly, and she asked in surprise, "Those auction items were actually provided by you?!"
Chu Yu smiled but remained silent.
Three days ago, after receiving the invitation to the auction, she thought of some useless antiques in the Taoist temple, so she asked Fu Yunche to send those antiques to the auction, hoping to get a good price.
Fu Sisi wanted to suppress her and embarrass her, but she turned the tables and took the opportunity to fleece her.
Jiang Huai'an, who was watching the drama unfold, added insult to injury to Fu Sisi: "Thank you to this big-headed, simple-minded benefactor for giving us a chance to make money. We welcome you to bid against us again next time."
The entire audience erupted in laughter.
"Miss Fu and Miss Chu were bidding fiercely just now, stealing the show. I thought she was a connoisseur who would pay a high price for a treasure, but I never expected that she would be tricked into being a sucker, haha!"
"I used to think Fu Sisi was shrewd, but I didn't expect her to be so stupid."
"Haha, what a silly, foolish sugar daddy. I'll do the same next time. I hope this sugar daddy will give me a chance to bid."
...
The sarcastic remarks came like a tidal wave, and Fu Sisi's face turned green with anger. She wanted to curse, but with so many people watching, she could only swallow her anger and swallow it back.
Chu Yu smiled and liked seeing her look like she couldn't stand her but couldn't do anything about it.
Jiang Huai'an was also delighted.
Sitting in the VIP seat, Song Ze couldn't help but secretly give Chu Yu a thumbs up.
She delivered a powerful and domineering blow to this spoiled young lady!
After this little incident, the auction's final item was soon brought to the stage.
The auctioneer excitedly announced, "The next item for auction is the Water Spirit Orb."
A cheer erupted from the crowd: "Wow, the long-awaited Water Spirit Orb has finally made its appearance!"
The auctioneer on stage clapped his hands, and a staff member walked onto the stage carrying a black wooden box.
Upon opening the box, inside was a bead the size of a quail egg. The bead was light blue, emitting a pale blue luster, with shimmering waves inside, as if it contained a pool of seawater; it was exceptionally beautiful.
A gasp of surprise erupted from the audience.
"Wow, this is the legendary Water Spirit Orb! It's so beautiful!"
"Even from a distance, I could sense a spiritual aura; it truly is the legendary divine pearl."
"This is much more valuable than diamonds and gemstones. My grandfather instructed that we must acquire this Water Spirit Pearl."
"I want one too."
"If you want it too, then bid on it. You'll have to prove yourself when you try to snatch it."
"Fine, who's afraid of who?"
...
Amidst the buzz of discussion, the atmosphere at the scene was electric.
Fu Sisi clenched her fists. She had been entrusted by someone to bid for the Water Spirit Pearl. She had just suffered a loss at Chu Yu's hands and become a laughing stock. She was determined to win the Water Spirit Pearl.
Song Ze was a little nervous and quickly sent a message to Chu Yu, who was sitting in the back row.
After receiving the message, Chu Yu opened it: 【So many people are coveting the Water Spirit Orb, should we light a sky lantern?】
Chu Yu didn't reply immediately. She sharply observed the Water Spirit Pearl on the platform. After a moment, she understood and replied, "No need. Just participate in the auction normally. Don't bid; let me handle it."
Song Zhe knew she always had her own ideas, so he replied: 【Okay, I'll do whatever you say.】
The auctioneer on the stage gestured for silence and said to the crowd, "I know most of you are here for the Water Spirit Orb. According to the rules, the highest bidder wins. The starting price for the Water Spirit Orb is 100 million, and each bid must increase by at least 2 million. The auction now begins."
Before he could finish speaking, Chu Yu raised his sign first: "One hundred and two million!"
When she saw her raise the price, Fu Sisi's face turned ashen.
That bitch actually dared to participate in the bidding for the Water Spirit Pearl; this time, she won't let her get away with it.
She held up a sign and shouted, "One hundred and eight million!"
Others also raised their paddles to participate in the bidding.
The bidding quickly surged, reaching 500 million in just a few minutes.
At this point, fewer people were bidding, but the price was still rising.
Chu Yu simply held up a sign and shouted, "700 million!"
The room fell silent instantly. Everyone turned to look at Chu Yu, especially Fu Sisi, who looked on in astonishment before scoffing, "You dare to bid 700 million? Do you even have the money?"
Chu Yu rolled her eyes at her and retorted, "What do you care if I have money or not? Since I dare to ask for such a high price, I naturally have the ability to pay. If you don't dare to raise the price any further, then shut up."
Fu Sisi was furious and gritted her teeth as she shouted, "800 million!"
Chu Yu, not to be outdone, countered with a bid of "Eight hundred and twenty million!"
Fu Sisi gritted her teeth and shouted, "1 billion!"
The crowd gasped in surprise when they heard her ask for such a high price.
Although the Water Spirit Pearl is precious and has been rumored to be miraculous, it is ultimately just a pearl. Its specific effects are only rumors and no one has confirmed their authenticity. Therefore, people have an expected price in mind, and once it exceeds that price, they will stop bidding.
Chu Yu spread his hands, deliberately showing a helpless look: "Since you like it so much, then I'll give it to you."
Fu Sisi scoffed dismissively, "What do you mean by 'letting go'? You just don't dare to bid anymore, do you?"
Chu Yu raised an eyebrow: "Say what you want."
Seeing that no one else was bidding, the auctioneer announced on the spot that the Water Spirit Orb had been won by Fu Sisi.
The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.
Fu Sisi shook off her previous dejection and became smug again.
Song Ze anxiously texted Chu Yu: "Why did you let Fu Sisi win the Water Spirit Orb?"
Chu Yu replied: 【Don't panic, I have a plan.】
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