Everyone was talking at once.
"I know, I know. Wasn't she abandoned by the merchant and then jilted by the Yu family? I wonder what a miserable state she's in now."
Su Tingting sat down below with Tang Xueli, her arms crossed, her face covered in burns beneath her mask.
Her face was contorted with rage as she stared intently at the stage.
"Miss Shang is in a terrible state now. After being abandoned by both families, even her studio was shut down by the Yu family. She's nothing now, and her face is disfigured!"
The crowd clicked their tongues and made disgusting jeers.
"I've met the young lady of the Shang family. She was a true beauty! Her beauty was aloof and unique. It's such a pity that her face is ruined like this."
"Where is she? Bring her out here quickly so we can see her. You didn't bring her here to auction off, did you?"
The host's eyes lit up, and he snapped his fingers at the person who had made the guess.
"Indeed, this gentleman is quite clever. The next item we will be auctioning today is a night with this Miss Shang."
"Tonight, you can do whatever you want to her, play with her and humiliate her as you please."
Su Tingting glanced around and observed the reactions of those around her.
All the men got excited, and one of them rubbed his hands together and asked, "A woman that even the young master of the Yu family can fancy must be an absolute beauty. Bring her out so we can see her!"
"We've got a generous budget today, let's see who this woman ends up with."
Amidst the murmurs, Tang Xueli glanced at their eager expressions, then turned her gaze back and whispered a few words in Su Tingting's ear.
Su Tingting raised an eyebrow, surprised, and asked, "Really?"
Tang Shirley nodded.
"Of course it's true. If you want to vent your anger, I'll definitely let you get it over with."
"Okay, then we'll do it your way."
Su Tingting got even more excited, crossed her arms, and looked at the stage.
Soon, Shang Wu was tied up and brought to the stage.
She was still dizzy and looked very weak.
She had a noticeable scar on her face, but it didn't detract from her naturally beautiful features. Under the chandelier, she looked like a withering, broken rose.
It makes one want to touch it, to ravage it, to make it sink into the mud and turn it into nourishment.
Whispers arose from the surrounding area.
"Disfigured like this? But it's alright, the wounds don't look too bad, still beautiful."
"Given the situation, how can you possibly serve someone well? How much would it cost for one night?"
The host laughed and said, "The initial price was 200,000."
"How much? Two hundred thousand a night?" Someone was shocked, as if they had misheard.
The host laughed and said, "Of course it's just for one night. Miss Shang is the only one in all the circles in Lincheng who has been to the Yu family, knows what kind of connections the Yu family has, and has had in-depth contact with the Yu family."
Once these words were spoken, everyone understood.
What's bound to Shang Wu is not just her body and face.
Perhaps those who want to get close to the Yu family can get some information from them.
I wonder how many people want this qualification but can only watch helplessly.
"Many people want to curry favor with the Yu family but have no way to do so. The resources are right here; whether you're willing to spend money to utilize them is up to you."
The host gripped the microphone, his smile carrying a deeper meaning.
Upon hearing these words, all of them were tempted.
Yes, Shang Wu must know a lot about the Yu family.
They can take this shortcut and use the information Shang Wu gave them as a stepping stone.
Immediately, someone made a bid without hesitation and began the auction.
"Then I'll bet twenty-two!"
"I have 250,000."
"I'll go with thirty!"
Before long, the price was raised to 500,000, and it's still trending upwards.
These people didn't even blink, as if they were fighting over rare treasures and hard currency.
Seeing the men spending money so lavishly, Tang Xueli bit her lip, feeling a pang of jealousy.
She gave a soft hum.
"I never expected that even with her disfigured face, Shang Wu would still be so sought after among them. It's disgusting!"
"What, are you jealous?" Su Tingting looked at her with a half-smile.
"What good can come from getting involved with something as sought-after as this? You're underestimating men."
Tang Shirley snapped out of her daze and smiled at her.
"Yes, what's there to care about? These people only want to spend a night with Shang Wu to get things done with the Yu family."
"Alright, alright, where's the person you arranged? Hurry up and get him on stage!" Su Tingting urged.
Tang Xueli smiled and waved to the person behind her.
Suddenly, one person stood up and spoke.
"I'll offer two million."
Upon hearing this, everyone looked over in surprise.
Shang Wu stirred and opened her eyes on the stage.
She felt dizzy; she had already heard about the underground auction house, and she hadn't opened her eyes to conserve her energy.
Shang Wu barely opened her eyes and saw a man in a suit with a defiant look in his eyes, waving a price tag in his hand.
"No matter who bids today, I'm determined to light this sky lantern. If you like spending money, you can try to challenge me."
Shang Wu froze.
How could it be him?
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