Qin Yuheng didn't care and took a sip of the purified water on the table.
His eyes swept across the auction table, and then seemingly unintentionally glanced at Ruan Weiwei, who was not far away and was excitedly trying to talk to her new tablemates (a few real socialites), but was obviously treated with polite distance and looked a little embarrassed.
The corner of his lips curled up in a very faint and cold arc, like a thin crack on the ice.
The auction officially began. Priceless pieces of jewelry, artwork, and antiques were presented to the booth, and biddings rang out one after another.
Qin Yuzheng remained silent throughout the auction, and only raised his bidding card for the first time when the last item was presented - an oil painting said to be the last work of a reclusive master.
His bids were direct and strong, without any hesitation or probing, and each increase in price was accompanied by an absolute momentum to crush a strong opponent.
In the end, he easily bought this oil painting, which had a starting price of eight figures, at a price far exceeding the estimated price.
Throughout the entire process, his expression did not change at all, as if he was just taking a picture of an insignificant daily item.
The auction concluded, and the evening began. Soothing music played, and guests gathered in groups to chat. The evening breeze from the terrace carried the uniquely warm and moist April scent.
Ruan Weiwei's eyes never left Qin Yuheng.
Seeing Qin Yuzheng leave his seat and walk towards the terrace to answer the phone, she immediately seized the opportunity, holding a wine glass and walking towards Qin Yuheng gracefully with a carefully adjusted sweet smile.
"Brother Yuheng," her voice was soft, her eyes sparkling, and as gentle as the April evening breeze.
"Thank you so much for what you did just now. That seat was amazing! It's the first time I've been so close to the auction table!"
She tilted her head slightly, pretending to be innocent, "That painting was taken so high just now. President Qin is really amazing."
Qin Yuheng turned around, and his face instantly bloomed with a gentle smile that was enough to melt ice and snow, as if the cold disgust just now had never existed.
"You're welcome. It's just a small favor." He looked at her softly, with pure admiration. "My brother does have... a unique vision."
He changed the subject, with a touch of just the right amount of "sadness," "Ah, sometimes I feel tired for him. He has such a heavy burden, and there's no one around to truly understand him and share it. Most of those who come up to him have ulterior motives, and it's annoying just to see them."
He said this extremely naturally, with concern for his brother and disdain for "other women", which instantly narrowed the psychological distance between him and Ruan Weiwei.
Ruan Weiwei's heart was pounding, as if she had grasped some hidden hint.
She immediately expressed her loyalty: "Yes! A person like Boss Qin certainly deserves the best! How can those mediocre women be worthy of him? They will only cause trouble!"
She paused, lowering her voice with a hint of "heartfelt sincerity," "Like... that Ning family incident. How ugly it was before. I heard that Ning Yunmeng went crazy? Oh, just thinking about it makes me feel sorry for President Qin. He got himself into such a mess for no reason."
She carefully observed Qin Yuheng's expression, trying to show that her "position was correct" and that she felt "sympathetic" towards Qin Yuheng by putting Ning Yunmeng down.
The smile on Qin Yuheng's face faded for a moment, and a trace of extremely cold hostility flashed across the depths of his eyes, so fast that it was impossible to catch.
He picked up the wine glass and gently swirled the amber liquid in it. His tone remained gentle, even a little helpless. "It's the past. Why bring her up? She was just a clown who got what she sowed."
He looked at Ruan Weiwei, his eyes filled with encouragement and understanding. "Miss Ruan is quite insightful. Unlike those people, who always fantasize about things they shouldn't."
The words "transparent" and "things you shouldn't think about" were like a magic potion poured into Ruan Weiwei's ears.
She felt that she had completely gained Qin Yuheng's approval!
Her cheeks flushed, and she took a bolder step closer. The sweet scent of her perfume mingled with the evening breeze, drifting towards him faintly. "Brother Yuheng, you're so kind. You care so much about President Qin. Actually...actually, I've always admired President Qin. He's such a powerful and...mysterious man..."
Her voice became lower and lower, with a shy tentative tone, but her eyes were looking at Qin Yuheng intently, as if she was expecting his "help" and "recognition".
Qin Yuheng sneered in his heart, but his face showed a perfect hint of "surprise" and "understanding", which then turned into a gentle smile with encouragement and brotherly spirit.
"Oh?" He stretched out the last syllable and looked at her with tolerance.
"Miss Ruan's vision...is indeed good."
He did not directly comment on Qin Yuzheng, but affirmed Ruan Weiwei's "vision". This ambiguous encouragement was like the strongest catalyst.
"However," he changed the subject, his tone carrying a friendly reminder from someone who has been through it.
"My brother is a very thoughtful person, and it's hard for ordinary people to really get close to him. Also... he seems to have some new ideas and concerns about his recent investment projects in the entertainment industry."
He frowned slightly, revealing a hint of "worry." "Ms. Ruan is in the rising stage of her career now, so she should be more cautious. If there are some muddy waters, don't wade in them if you can."
To Ruan Weiwei, these words were like heavenly music! Qin Yuheng was not only affirming her admiration for Qin Yuzheng, but also subtly reminding her of Qin Yuzheng's concerns about investing in the entertainment industry!
This was clearly a hint to her that getting close to Qin Yuzheng might be risky! And the "special" and "protective" he had shown her before.
Ruan Weiwei's heartbeat quickened, and a bold thought emerged uncontrollably: Could it be that...this Second Young Master Qin's "kindness" to her wasn't just out of gentlemanly demeanor? Was he...also...
This thought made her whole body hot, and the look she gave Qin Yuheng became even more fiery, filled with the joy of being "favored" and the desire to conquer.
Qin Yuzheng was certainly the ultimate goal, but if he could first win the heart of the gentle and handsome Second Young Master Qin, it would be a perfect springboard to the core of the Qin Empire! Or even... maybe Second Young Master Qin was the better choice?
"Thank you, Brother Yuheng, for reminding me. I understand." Her voice was sickeningly sweet, her eyes full of affection. "I'll...think about it carefully."
Qin Yuheng looked at the undisguised ambition and self-righteous "charm" in her eyes, and felt extremely ironic and dirty in his heart.
He smiled slightly, said no more, kept a proper distance, and looked towards the terrace, as if waiting for his brother to come back.
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