During the intermission, when Yu Ting went to the bathroom, Shen Ruchu also followed her out.
When Yu Ting returned, washing her hands in the sink, she bumped into Shen Ruchu who had just arrived.
As expected, Shen Ruchu was livid.
Yu Ting glanced at Shen Ruchu through the mirror in front of her while washing her hands, then lowered her gaze, focusing solely on the task.
"What use can that book be to you? With your level of education, how could you possibly understand it?"
Shen Ruchu began with a sneer, then became even angrier, "You’re just opposing me for the sake of it."
Considering her background, and level of education, how could she possibly understand this?
Under her swollen face, it was apparent she was pouting.
Having finished washing her hands, Yu Ting shook off the excess water, looking utterly indifferent.
"That’s right, I’m opposing you."
"You don’t have the nerve to fork out the money, yet you still have the gall to admonish me?"
Both in her tone of voice and statement, Yu Ting barely gave Shen Ruchu any consideration.
She couldn’t comprehend the workings of this girl’s mind.
Besides, was she really so exceptional?
Did she have multicolored hair that would change color according to her moods, or have blood that changed color gradually?
"How dare you defy me? You impudent girl, you don’t know your place." As she spoke, Shen Ruchu, standing behind Yu Ting, raised her hand, seeming ready to hit her.
Someone intervened, restraining Shen Ruchu’s hand mid-air. An adult’s hand gripped her wrist tightly.
Shen Ruchu looked back in surprise, only to find Lu Nanchen standing not far behind her, looking serious and displeased.
In no time, Lu Nanchen released Shen Ruchu’s hand, tossing it aside and asked sternly, "What are you up to?"
His voice was icy, making Shen Ruchu shudder.
It was rare for Lu Nanchen to give Shen Ruchu a straight look, but when he did, it was intense. He narrowed his eyes, "I don’t hit women, but if you provoke me any further, don’t blame me for using force."
Not hitting women was a matter of principle.
But not letting Yu Ting be bullied was also a matter of principle.
When these two principles clashed, Lu Nanchen decided to sacrifice one for the other, choosing the latter.
Shen Ruchu felt the sting of Lu Nanchen’s rebuke. She blinked blankly, reminded of how Lu Nanchen had been back in their high school days.
Her heart palpitated with fear.
"Aren’t you going back? The auction is about to continue." Without sparing Shen Ruchu another glance, Lu Nanchen walked past her to get to Yu Ting.
He had only followed them out because Yu Ting had been gone too long, and he was worried. He hadn’t expected to run into Shen Ruchu.
At this moment he noticed Yu Ting’s hands, freshly washed and a little red from the cold winter water.
"Alright." Yu Ting responded, her attitude towards Lu Nanchen obviously way better than towards Shen Ruchu. She briskly walked forward to join Lu Nanchen.
"Okay." With a faint smile, Lu Nanchen placed his warm hand on Yu Ting’s, then put both their hands in his pocket.
He believed his pocket was definitely warmer than outside.
Their small actions pricked Shen Ruchu once again, leaving her in a fit of anger.
That cunning vixen!
...
When Yu Ting returned to the auction, the second half had just started.
In just half an hour, more than a hundred million had been spent, and Shen Ruchu was no longer jumping about.
When the second ink painting came out, as soon as Yu Ting placed a bid, no one dared to counter.
The starting bid was 3 million, with each bid raising the price by at least 200,000.
In the end, Yu Ting bought it for 3.5 million.
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