His long black hair was casually scattered on his shoulders, with a few strands hanging in front of his forehead, which made his face more delicate. He was wearing a loose white robe that was slightly torn open, revealing the boy's fair skin. The sleeves of his robe fluttered gently in the wind, like a black mandala swaying in the wind. His hands and feet were locked with iron chains around the cage. The eyes of the people below the stage were fixed on him, and emotions such as greed, curiosity, and surprise filled the air.
When Qingyao saw him, her eyes narrowed. This young man looked like a Persian cat she once raised, noble and untamed. Especially the cat's pupils, which were exactly the same color as the young man's pupils. This reminded Qingyao of the past.
That Persian cat had been her warm companion during her lonely times. It always moved gracefully around the courtyard, its fur as white as snow, and its pupils deep and mysterious, just like the young man in front of her. Qingyao remembered that whenever night fell, the cat would gently jump onto her lap and share the tranquility with her.
Now, seeing the boy's eyes, those scenes of him and his cats came flooding into Qingyao's mind like a tide. She couldn't help but fall into deep memories, her thoughts drifting away, as if she had returned to that time full of warmth and tranquility.
Qingyao's cherry-like lips opened slightly, and she slowly uttered a jaw-dropping number: "50 million!" Her voice was crisp and pleasant, but it exploded throughout the auction hall like thunder.
In an instant, the previously bustling auction scene fell silent, everyone stunned by the sudden, absurdly high bid. Then, as if drawn by some mysterious force, countless gazes were cast towards Qingyao's box.
Meanwhile, Qi Yue and Jun Mo Ran, sitting in another private room, couldn't help but exchange wry smiles upon hearing the offer. In truth, they had already keenly noticed the strange look in Qing Yao's eyes the moment she laid eyes on the young man. With their years of understanding Qing Yao, they knew full well that this young man was about to become their new brother.
As expected, Qingyao's bid was relentless, raising the price by a whopping $40 million! Such a massive increase made everyone present gasp. Meanwhile, those in the center of the hall stared intently at the handsome, exotic young man on the stage. Though they felt a tinge of regret, they could only shake their heads helplessly.
It's not that these people couldn't afford it. It's just that for them, spending $50 million to acquire such a young man was, at best, a temporary novelty. Soon, once the so-called novelty wore off, the young man's value would likely vanish. Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons, they ultimately decided to give up the bid.
However, at this moment, the young men from the aristocratic families who were also in the private room were in an uproar. When they first heard that Qingyao's offer was for a beautiful young man, they couldn't contain their curiosity and surprise. They all raised their heads, their inquiring eyes focused on the private room where Qingyao was staying. For a moment, all kinds of speculation and discussion were heard one after another.
Qingyao was of course aware of everyone's looks, but she didn't care. This young man who reminded her of the past was worth buying.
In her heart, money has never been a problem. What is important is the memories and feelings that touch her heart. Even if others don't understand, even if it causes a lot of speculation, she doesn't care.
After asking three times and seeing no one bid, the auctioneer made the final bid: "Congratulations to the lady in box six for her successful bid!"
Qingyao asked someone to send the young man to her room, and then continued to watch the next auction. Qingyao also bought a few pieces of jewelry. Tonight's auction was over. Qingyao stood up and Qi Yue and Jun Mo Ran also stood up and walked to the door of Qingyao's room. Qingyao said to them: "You don't have to accompany me tonight." After that, she pushed the door open and went in. Qi Yue and Jun Mo Ran looked at the closed door in front of them and smiled bitterly.
Qi Yue said to Jun Mo Ran: "Come to my room for a drink?"
Jun Moyan nodded, and the two of them returned to Qi Yue's room together.
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