Shang Wu was startled, and when she turned around, she was also stunned by Tang Xueli's outfit.
Tang Xueli wore a gradient sea-blue long dress, a limited edition design from a well-known brand, crystal high heels, and her hair was styled up, with loose strands falling to the sides of her face to frame her features, making her look as delicate as a porcelain doll.
"How is it? Isn't it beautiful?"
Tang Xueli twirled in front of her: "Only the young master of the Yu family is worth me dressing up so carefully."
Shang Wu exclaimed sincerely, "She is indeed beautiful, a hundred times more beautiful than Su Tingting."
"Really? I see that her outfit is more expensive than mine. She even chose a bright red dress specifically to get the young master of the Yu family's attention. It's amazing, it's impossible for her not to be seen."
Tang Xueli pouted.
Shang Wu followed Tang Xueli's gaze and looked over.
A group of women were dressed in light-colored gowns, but Su Tingting was dressed in bright red, as if she were at a wedding.
Shang Wu couldn't bear to watch and sat down with Tang Xueli.
"Don't worry, the young master of the Yu family wouldn't be interested in her."
Tang Shirley asked curiously, "How can you be so sure?"
Shang Wu glanced at the second floor and said casually, "Just guessing. Anyone who likes someone like Su Tingting must have really heavy tastes."
Tang Xueli couldn't agree more and gave her a thumbs up.
The scene was bustling, and before we knew it, ten minutes had passed before the auction was about to begin.
The auctioneer appeared, bowed to everyone, and said with a light laugh while holding the microphone: "I didn't expect everyone to take today's auction so seriously, all dressed up so formally. It is an honor for our auction. I am the auctioneer, Wang Dong, and I am happy to serve you."
After saying that, he walked to the auction stage.
Quiet murmurs began to circulate below.
"The auction has already started, why hasn't the young master of the Yu family shown up yet? There's no movement outside either."
"They must have been there long ago, how could we possibly see them?"
"So he's watching us from the private room on the second floor now? Through the live broadcast and security cameras?"
"Definitely."
Upon hearing this, the people around them unconsciously straightened their backs, sat upright, and paid great attention to their posture.
Shang Wu leaned against the corner, took out a coffee candy from her bag, and ate it while looking at her phone, looking relaxed and out of place.
Lu Rang just sent me a message.
【Miss, aren't you interested in the young master of the Yu family? Is a cell phone more attractive than the young master?】
Shang Wu: [Not interested. I have people I care about more.]
Lu Rang replied instantly: 【Who?】
Shang Wu: [Boyfriend.]
Lu Rang did not reply.
A moment later, a waiter came over with a tray and whispered, "Miss, this is what someone ordered for you."
Shang Wu picked it up.
"Strawberry sparkling champagne? Who ordered it? They know you like this." Tang Shirley turned her head to look around curiously.
Shang Wu pulled her back: "Concentrate, the auction is about to begin."
The auction officially began at 9:15.
The people in the meeting room had different thoughts.
Some people came for the young master of the Yu family, some wanted the jewelry, and some were just there to join in the fun.
Shang Wu waited quietly, and as soon as the third item was brought up by the presenter, she immediately raised her hand.
“I’m interested in bidding, over here.”
The two presenters immediately held up the necklace.
Shang Wu slightly rose and carefully examined the necklace.
Flawless, the diamonds are radiant, and the pigeon blood ruby is perfectly smooth and clear, with the cutting and polishing techniques being among the world's best.
Shang Wu also works in jewelry design.
As a designer, she immediately assessed that the necklace, in terms of its craftsmanship, design, and its historical and collectible value, was well worth acquiring at auction.
Shang Wu admired it for a while, then smiled with satisfaction.
She glanced at Su Tingting casually, and when she noticed that the other girl was looking at her, she raised her voice: "I'm taking this necklace, and nobody can take it from me."
Upon hearing this, Su Tingting immediately perked up.
You don't want her to take it, right? Well, she'll take it anyway!
Su Tingting picked up the bidding number paddle, eager to try her luck.
The auctioneer waited for the presenter to return before speaking: "This pigeon blood ruby is extremely rare and precious, and its craftsmanship is also top-notch. The starting price is in the tens of millions."
Shang Wu immediately called for an extra 100,000.
Su Tingting snorted coldly: "Adding 100,000 is nothing! I'll offer 12 million."
Shang Wu quoted a price of 1,300.
"One thousand and five!"
"Seventeen thousand".
"Twenty million!"
Su Tingting kept up with the price and raised it even higher, directly pushing the price to over 20 million.
Given the quality of this necklace, 20 million is already a very good value.
Going up to 30 million isn't really worth it, considering it's only 36 carats.
Shang Wu went through the price in her mind and hesitated.
"Two thousand...one million."
Seeing that her expression had softened, Su Tingting raised an eyebrow smugly: "Miss Shang, why are you hesitating? Don't tell me you think it's too expensive and can't afford it?"
She defiantly held up her number plate.
"Twenty-three million!"
Shang Wu pursed her lips.
The auctioneer asked with a smile, "Miss Shang, would you like to continue?"
Tang Xueli quickly nudged Shang Wu with her elbow: "What are you doing? You can come up with two hundred million in a minute, don't hesitate! Don't let Su Tingting take the necklace and show off in front of the Yu family's young master!"
Shang Wu looked up and glanced at Su Tingting.
Su Tingting scoffed, "Let me tell you, I have plenty of money in my account. I'll go for whatever it takes today. Don't force me to do anything I don't need. Just hand over the necklace!"
All eyes were on them.
Just when everyone thought they were going to clash, Shang Wu's eyes flickered, and she suddenly said, "Fine, take it."
At this price, you're guaranteed to make a profit, so now is the perfect time to exit.
Everyone was surprised.
Su Tingting immediately smiled and confidently handed her bank card to the staff member.
"Swipe your card, the necklace is mine now."
Tang Xueli panicked and lowered her voice, "Awu, what are you doing?"
Shang Wu said calmly, "You'll find out soon enough."
Tang Xueli was puzzled and was about to ask another question when the staff member's expression suddenly changed. They watched as Su Tingting whispered among herself and walked straight towards her.
"Miss Su, I'm sorry, I can't give you this necklace."
Su Tingting's smile froze, and she frowned, demanding, "Why!"
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