Chapter 21: The Wicked Stepmother Who Abandoned the Twins (21)
As the countdown to the male lead's return begins, Wen Wan, having fallen out with Gu Quan, is met with a cold snort and haughty attitude from Gu Quan every time he sees her at the company.
"What an idiotic move. No wonder they'll end up as cannon fodder."
Before the system could even respond to its host's complaint, it saw its host make a distorted face at Gu Quan.
system:【……】
Who's actually being called "intelligence-degraded"? It's their own host who has the nerve to accuse others.
Wen Wan felt incredibly satisfied watching Gu Quan, who was furious but too proud to confront her.
"It's just a big project collaboration, why are you acting like you're the CEO? When the male lead comes back, you're still doomed."
Back in the office.
Standing by the tall French windows, Wen Wan raised her hands, looked straight ahead, and said with a serious expression, "My darling, look, this is the empire I have built for you."
"What a pity, such beautiful scenery will no longer belong to me, baby. Do you really not have the ability to become rich overnight? Is it really, really impossible for you?"
Wen Wan still wouldn't give up and asked.
System: [No, host. I'm sorry to disappoint you. Would you like me to read some reader comments to calm you down?]
Wen Yan: "..."
No need for that, she's very sensitive.
Assistant Chen knocked on the door at that moment, and Wen Wan sat back in her office chair. "Come in."
"Madam, this is the charity auction dinner you need to attend tonight on behalf of the company." As soon as Assistant Chen entered, he took out a gold-embossed invitation card, the entire card implying two words: Wealth!
"Okay, is there anything you need me to film?"
“Madam, please bid on whatever you like. This is a regular charity project of the Gu family every year. Mr. Gu has always been very generous about it. If you are worried, I will provide you with a summary of the auction proceeds of the Gu family over the past few years.”
"Okay, thank you so much, Assistant Chen."
Then, she casually expressed her longing for Gu Ci, "Assistant Chen, is there still no news about A-Ci? I'm so tired and I miss A-Ci so much. I feel like I can't hold on any longer. How can I live without him?"
Assistant Chen felt a little guilty.
Madam, I'm so sorry! Mr. Gu insisted that I keep it from you.
"No, we haven't found Mr. Gu yet. Madam, you don't need to worry too much. Mr. Gu is a lucky man, and you still have the young master and young lady. Be strong."
“Aci will be alright. He knows that I and the children are waiting for him.”
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With the invitation, Wen Wan entered the auction banquet.
I instantly felt like I had entered another world.
"My little darling, is this the legendary auction banquet? This is too big! I feel like a country dog that has just arrived in the city. I am really suppressing the primal power in my heart that wants to roar."
This is great material! It will be perfect material for writing about domineering CEOs in wealthy families in the future!
System: [Host, calm down. You are representing the Gu Group right now.]
It's really embarrassing that our host is so ignorant and unsophisticated!
"How much do you think I should spend tonight? Once Gu Ci comes back, I might not be able to live this extravagant life anymore. How about we set a small goal for today, like a hundred million?"
system:【……】
Wen Wan quickly found her seat, which was in the very center of the first row, which fully demonstrated her status and position.
People from both sides greeted Wen Wan, but she didn't recognize them, so she could only use the universal greeting method of nodding.
It's polite without having to speak, and it maintains an air of mystery.
The auction began soon.
The first item auctioned was a casual doodle by a popular celebrity, but thanks to the host's eloquent explanation, the painting was surprisingly able to convey so many meanings.
Starting bid: 300,000.
"This is not as good as my Jiaojiao's casual doodles. This is not selling paintings, but the added value of being a celebrity."
The final transaction price was 1.3 million.
As the value of the auctioned items increased, the atmosphere at the scene became increasingly heated.
Wen Wan bought a set of sapphire jewelry, which also came with a beautiful legend.
The starting bid was three million, and the final price was thirteen million.
When Wen Wan took the picture, her whole heart was trembling.
Thirteen million? How many novels would she have to write, pulling all-nighters, to earn that? Maybe she'd have to write until she dies?
She decided to keep this jewelry as a family heirloom.
I also bought a pair of jade Buddha and jade Guanyin with very auspicious meanings for about 150,000 yuan, which I plan to give to my two precious children when I get back.
After thinking it over, I realized I couldn't be biased, so I reluctantly bought another piece of calligraphy and painting by a famous artist, an antique, for 35 million.
After the photo was taken, Wen Wan took a deep breath.
That's so exciting! If she faints from excitement on the spot, will she become the first wealthy woman driven mad by money?
"Congratulations, Mrs. Gu! I really wanted that painting too, but I didn't expect you to like it even more than I did, so I had to reluctantly give it up."
A man walked over and said.
This is the person who kept bidding against Wen Wan; otherwise, the price wouldn't have been so high.
My heart is bleeding.
“When it comes to charity, it’s not about the price, and my husband also really enjoys collecting calligraphy and paintings.”
I endured it.
"Mrs. Gu is truly kind-hearted. With Mrs. Gu and the Gu Group involved in charitable work, we are sure to help more people in need."
Stop talking, put me on a ventilator.
"I just hope to do more good deeds and accumulate merit so that my husband can come back safely."
"Mrs. Gu and Mr. Gu have a really good relationship."
"I love him very much."
After the auction ended, there were various banquets and parties. Wen Wan left early, citing the reason that she had children at home to take care of.
Anyway, the charity work has been done, the money has been spent, and the task has been completed.
Wen Wan didn't like staying behind to listen to a bunch of people flattering her.
Because it would take the driver a while to get here, Wen Wan stood by the roadside, kicking the small pebbles little by little.
"Nearly fifty million, my goodness, I've never spent that much money in my more than twenty years of life."
[It's not your money, and didn't you say you wanted to spend a small sum of 100 million? You can't even afford 50 million?]
"Maybe if it happens a few more times, I might be able to barely take it."
She can gradually get used to this kind of thing.
system:【……】
"Thief! Thief!" an old woman shouted. Wen Wan watched as the able-bodied thief ran toward her. She picked up her diamond bag, tested its weight, and, at the right angle, smashed it down as the man approached.
Bang--
The thief fell to the ground, and Wen Wan tied him up while immediately calling the police.
The old lady caught up with them, and Wen Wan handed the bag from the thief's hand to the old lady.
"Grandma, please check if anything is missing."
"No, no, thank you so much, young lady. This is my grandson's life-saving money. If I lose it, I don't want to live anymore."
"You're welcome. What's wrong with your grandson?"
"He inherited his father's heart condition and is still in the hospital needing surgery. God has already taken my son away, and now He wants to take my grandson too." Tears welled up in her aged eyes as she spoke.
A hemp rope always breaks at its thinnest point, and misfortune always finds those with a hard life.
Wen Wan: "If Grandma's medical expenses are not enough, I happen to work at Gu's Group. Gu's Group has a charitable foundation. You can apply for the charitable fund there. If you don't mind, I'll give you a phone number. You can call this number when the time comes."
As she spoke, Nan Li took the lipstick, wrote down her number on a tissue, and handed it to the old lady.
"Okay, thank you, young lady. You're a kind person!"
The police arrived quickly, inquired about what had happened, and took the thief away.
At that moment, the driver arrived.
Wen Wan got into the car.
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