The Starlight Charity Dinner does not have any regulations on the auction items, so in previous auctions, some celebrities have auctioned their dating rights, dinner rights, or one-day couple tickets.
Most of those who make such requests are celebrities who want to stand out. It is obvious that they are going after the financial sponsors, and everyone is used to it.
But such a thing seemed out of place when it came to Yan Xiuquan. Coupled with his very unusual outfit today, everyone looked at him with strange eyes.
In an instant, the scene fell silent, and the atmosphere was even more tense than when Xu Yizhou took out the self-portrait just now.
Even in the lounge outside the banquet, all the agents were stunned and turned to look at Pan Hong.
This is a risky move.
Although the internal affairs of the Starlight Charity Auction will not be broadcast live to the public, with so many people watching, some gossip will definitely spread.
"Why are you looking at me? If you want to be famous, you must be bold and take risks. You will never accomplish anything great if you are too timid," said Pan Hong.
Xiao He looked at the people on the stage, but felt a little confused.
Because this link is not mentioned in the original book.
At this time, Pan Hong was still waiting with full confidence.
She firmly believed that Yan Xiuqun's talent and appearance would definitely attract guests to bid. Among the important figures present today, several had expressed their affection for him.
As long as Yan Xiuquan gives a signal, there will definitely be people chasing after him to support him.
But time passed by minute by minute.
silence.
The entire banquet hall was filled with silence.
One minute.
Two minutes.
Three minutes.
…
Five full minutes passed without anyone raising a sign.
She overlooked an important issue: the person in charge of this year's banquet was He Yunshu.
He Yunshu is very disgusted with the power-for-sex transactions in the entertainment industry, so everyone will give her some face.
Unexpectedly, Yan Xiuqun was so bold that he walked right into the trap.
Sure enough, many people present turned their heads to look.
He Yunshu, who was in a good mood just now, suddenly turned cold and looked at the stage expressionlessly.
Who dares to do such a thing under her nose?
No one dared to bid.
This was a situation that neither Yan Xiuqun nor Pan Hong had anticipated.
Especially Yan Xiuqun.
He originally disagreed with this plan, but seeing that Xiao He's subordinates were becoming more and more famous, and his new movie had poor reputation and box office, he had no choice but to take a different approach.
But I didn't expect that the result would be like this.
Even Xu Yizhou's ugly painting just now had so many people scrambling for it, but he was left out here.
Eight minutes into the auction, it looked like it was about to end.
Once the ten-minute deadline is up, the banquet organizer will have to clean up the event.
That would be a great humiliation.
Eight minutes.
Nine minutes.
…
The whole place was still silent. Even though the host wanted to promote something and liven up the atmosphere, he didn't know how to start because of the awkwardness of the auction items.
Yan Xiuqun's face turned very ugly, and under the stage lights, his facial features were slightly distorted.
He gritted his teeth, turned around and was about to leave when the quiet audience suddenly raised a sign.
"one thousand."
A clear young boy's voice came.
Yan Xiuqun paused as he was about to leave and quickly looked towards the audience. When he saw the person holding the sign, his expression instantly became even uglier.
Xu Yizhou was sitting in the corner, holding a sign in his hand and clearly stating the price.
Everyone was shocked.
The person who bought Yan Xiuqun's companionship for a week turned out to be Xu Yizhou?
Although the price was not high, he was the only one who dared to bid directly in front of He Yunshu.
Even the host on stage was very surprised. He was stunned for two seconds before asking, "Are there any other higher prices?"
The whole place was still silent.
Yan Xiuqun was standing on the stage at this time, with the light shining down from above his head, making his facial features a little distorted. He was unwilling to let Xu Yizhou buy him, and his eyes were searching among the crowd in the audience, hoping that someone new would be willing to make an offer.
Any amount is fine.
At this time, Xu Yizhou was even more anxious than him.
When he took out the painting just now, no one bid for it. He knew exactly how anxious he felt.
So when he saw Yan Xiuquan standing on the stage and no one had bid for a long time, he took the initiative to lend a helping hand.
He expected that as long as he took the lead, others would follow, just like He Yunshu just now.
But unexpectedly, after he started, no one followed.
You won't really let him buy it, will you?
What's the use of him buying this kind of thing?
After a few minutes, seeing that no one in the audience had bid, the host raised the small wooden hammer in his hand.
"One thousand once, one thousand twice, one thousand thirteen times, deal!"
With the sound of crisp knocking, Xu Yizhou became the only seller.
The host shouted, "Please ask Mr. Xu Yizhou to come up to the stage and take away his auction item."
Xu Yizhou:......
Look at Yan Xiuqun on the stage.
How to get it?
Tell me, how do I get this thing?
He stood up stiffly, walked onto the stage under the watchful eyes of the crowd, and stared at Yan Xiuqun with wide eyes.
At this moment, the banquet hall, which was filled with thousands of people, was so silent that you could hear a pin drop.
Moreover, Yan Xiuqun did not look happy. Although Xu Yizhou helped him out and avoided the embarrassing situation of being unsold, this situation was not what he had imagined.
The host was clearly aware of the tense atmosphere, but he remained professional and announced with a smile, "Today's auction concludes. The funds raised this year have broken the record for the Starlight Charity Dinner. All proceeds will be invested in charitable causes, and all uses of funds will be made public. Everyone is welcome to monitor and monitor."
As the music sounded, the highlight of the charity dinner finally came to an end.
The tense atmosphere at the scene was finally eased, and the staff quickly got busy, removing the tables and chairs, setting out new meals, and the live band began to play.
In less than three minutes, the auction transformed into a dance party.
Amid the melodious music, guests gathered in groups of three or four, holding champagne in their hands, and talked.
The atmosphere on the scene eased, but the air in the lounge was still dead.
The price had already frozen when Yan Xiuqun's auction items were announced, and it instantly reached a freezing point when Xu Yizhou made the bid.
All the agents stared at the screen and could see Xu Yizhou's intention at a glance. They originally wanted to find a way out for the other party, but they didn't expect to take on a hot potato.
The embarrassed expression should not be too obvious.
This scene is even more embarrassing than a failed auction, especially when the two parties are not on good terms.
Pan Hong's face turned almost as pale as the bottom of a pot.
After a long while, the other agents laughed awkwardly.
"Xu Yizhou is a kind kid who helps people out."
"Actually, you don't have to worry too much. It's just a formality. In any case, it's better than it failing to sell, right? We can discuss it after we step down, and it's okay if we don't execute it."
"But I heard that this auction is certified by a professional organization, and there will be someone to supervise it after it's over, and they will also take photos for verification."
"Ah... Isn't Xu Yizhou too miserable?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Pan Hong glared at him fiercely.
She walked directly in front of Xiao He.
"Is this your purpose?"
When Xiao He heard this, his brows furrowed.
Before he could say anything, the other agents couldn't stand it anymore.
"Sister Pan Hong, everyone can see that Xu Yizhou is helping Yan Xiuqun out. It's better to have him buy it than to let it go unsold, right?"
"If you hadn't offered this kind of item, wouldn't this have happened?"
"Even if I draw a random picture, like Xu Yizhou's, it doesn't matter if it's a little ugly. It won't be so ugly that it won't be photographed."
"Fortunately, the contents of the auction will not be made public. Otherwise, if fans knew about what happened today, the consequences would be disastrous."
"Yan Xiuqun's popularity is not low either, so why did it have to come to this?"
…
They murmured quietly.
It's really unbearable to see that Xu Yizhou was being blamed for his kindness in helping others.
If it were someone else, they would have already pulled Xiao He to tears of gratitude, but she actually came to provoke him.
Normally, Pan Hong relies on his seniority and the fact that he has made several stars famous, and acts arrogantly at every agent gathering. Everyone has been resentful of him for a long time.
Today she finally got her comeback, and all her agents were happy to see it.
When Pan Hong heard this, she gasped in anger.
"You're all speaking up for her now?"
Several other agents seemed to have found a new backer and said, "Although Xiao He has little experience, he has also made many stars famous. He is no worse than you."
"Yes, Xiao He is now known as a gold medal agent. His future achievements will definitely be higher than yours, right, Xiao He?"
This question came suddenly.
Xiao He looked indifferent as he watched their fight coldly.
"Don't use me as a tool."
These people were obviously not really speaking up for her, they just wanted to take this opportunity to suppress Pan Hong and use her as a tool.
It’s a good plan.
Do you think she is stupid?
The thoughts of several people were guessed, and their expressions became stiff in an instant, and they laughed dryly twice.
"No, you are now a benchmark for agents. We support you."
Xiao He glanced at them indifferently, not wanting to get involved in the vortex of these people.
"Then you guys continue to fight, I'm leaving first."
After saying that, he stood up and left.
As soon as she left, the agents who had been arguing with each other suddenly stopped talking and sat down quietly. No one spoke anymore.
After Xiao He left the lounge, he still felt that he didn't like this world of fame and fortune. It was full of snobbery and traps, as if he had returned to the struggles of the apocalypse.
It’s just the intrigue of the end times, and the average person is level 99.
And those in the lounge just now were at most level 9.
While Xiao He was thinking, he sent a message to Xu Yizhou outside the door.
[Have you figured out how to handle Yan Xiuqun's auction items? ]
Xu Yizhou: [Can’t I just not have it?]
Xiao He: [No, the organizer's supervisory agency will come to inspect.]
Xu Yizhou: [...If I had known, I wouldn't have bid. Captain, how about you help me?]
Xiao He refused without a second thought: "You caused this trouble yourself, so you should solve it yourself. Since you might be inseparable from Yan Xiuqun in the next week, I've decided to abandon you for a week. Don't come to me."
Xu Yizhou: [!! Captain, please don't abandon me!]
Xiao He: [See you in a week.]
Xu Yizhou: [……]
In the corner of the banquet hall, Xu Yizhou looked at the message on his mobile phone in embarrassment. He never expected that his good intentions to help would lead to him picking up a hot potato.
We must find a way to deal with Yan Xiuquan’s auction items.
As he was thinking, a voice suddenly came from behind him.
"Aren't you going to dance?"
The soft voice was filled with inquiry and concern.
Xu Yizhou's back stiffened, and he slowly turned around, and saw that He Yunshu had come behind him without him knowing.
She was wearing a dark green long dress, with delicate and beautiful makeup, her hands folded in front of her, her posture elegant, and she did not look like she was nearly sixty at all.
As soon as the auction ended, He Yunshu was surrounded. I don’t know how she avoided everyone and came here alone.
Xu Yizhou held the phone nervously, and just facing her like this, his palms were sweating.
"I don't want to go."
Despite his somewhat cold attitude, He Yunshu was good-tempered and didn't get angry. Instead, she smiled, looked at his clothes, and said, "Your performance today was good. Many people are interested in you. It would be beneficial for your future work if you get to know more people."
"The captain said that an actor's job is to act and not to worry about other things."
"team leader?"
"My agent."
Hearing this, He Yunshu nodded slightly.
The two of them fell silent, no one spoke, but they did not leave.
After a few seconds, Xu Yizhou asked, "Why did you buy my painting just now?"
Did you do it on purpose to help him out?
Or what is the reason?
"I think it looks very nice."
He Yunshu said with a smile, a trace of kindness in his eyes, and said: "So you were busy with this a few days ago. Didn't you learn painting?"
Xu Yizhou looked a little awkward, frowning and stubbornly sticking his neck out. He didn't look at He Yunshu, but he didn't leave either.
“I stopped studying after a few months.”
He Yunshu was stunned for a moment and explained: "They didn't tell me."
"You were filming abroad at that time."
With just one sentence, the smile in He Yunshu's eyes disappeared slowly.
"Feel sorry."
As she spoke, she wanted to touch Xu Yizhou's head to comfort him, but as soon as she raised her hand, he dodged her.
He Yunshu's expression stiffened for a moment, then he slowly withdrew his hand and continued shaking it, asking softly, "After the banquet, take my car and I'll take you home."
Riding in the same car with He Yunshu is a treatment that many people would like.
Xu Yizhou remained unmoved.
"No, the captain is still waiting for me outside."
After saying that, he nodded slightly at her, turned around and left at level two.
He Yunshu stood where he was and didn't follow him. He watched Xu Yizhou's back disappear around the corner of the corridor before he let out a long sigh and turned to leave.
Just as they left, Yan Xiuqun quietly walked out from the corner and looked at the direction they left in shock.
What did He Yunshu say to Xu Yizhou just now?
Take the bus home together?
When did they become so close?
When He Yunshu paid a high price to buy the painting, he felt something was wrong, not to mention the way He Yunshu stretched out his hand just now. It was obvious that he wanted to get close to Xu Yizhou, and his words and deeds were full of intimacy.
Could it be that they have already established contact?
Is that why everything went so smoothly and you kept getting film offers?
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