How cute even when drunk
Just as Mu Han was about to speak, the auctioneer on the stage excitedly shouted, "11 million!"
Lu Zhizhi glanced at Li Jinghui with a hint of disdain in his eyes, and followed up slowly: "12 million."
Li Jinghui's face darkened slightly, and he immediately replied, "13 million."
Mu Han turned his head to look at Lu Zhizhi, with helplessness in his tone: "Do you think you are rich?"
Lu Zhizhi didn't respond immediately, but raised the price in a clear voice: "15 million." After shouting, he turned to look at Mu Han, his eyes so gentle that they could melt spring water: "Hanhan, for you, it's worth it. Besides, I do have money."
Mu Han shook her head helplessly and looked at Li Jinghui again. Li Jinghui met her gaze and said with a tone of confidence: "Mu Han, I must give this to you."
The price soared as the two people competed, from 15 million to 20 million, and then to 30 million... Until it broke through 50 million, Li Jinghui's face finally showed difficulty. He looked at Mu Han and finally let go.
The auctioneer's voice trembled with excitement: "50 million! Is there a higher price? 50 million once - 50 million twice - 50 million three times! Congratulations to this gentleman!"
Lu Zhizhi looked at Mu Han proudly, his eyebrows flying: "Hanhan, you will look amazing when you wear it."
Mu Han glanced at him, turned his head slowly, and didn't respond.
The auctioneer raised his voice again, excitedly announcing, "Next up, our last lot of the day!" He yanked back the red cloth covering the item, revealing a sapphire the size of a pigeon egg, gleaming with a deep luster under the light. "This is an extremely rare star sapphire. It reflects a unique starlight at night. Whether crafted into a necklace or a bracelet, it's a truly remarkable treasure! Starting price: 2 million!"
"3 million!" Someone in the audience immediately raised a sign.
“Four million!”
“Five million!”
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When the price climbed all the way to 9 million, Li Jinghui suddenly spoke in a steady voice: "10 million."
Without even raising his eyelids, Lu Zhizhi said calmly, "15 million."
The whole place fell silent, everyone's attention focused on him. Mu Han looked at him in surprise and lowered his voice: "Are you crazy?"
Lu Zhizhi raised the corner of his mouth with a proud smile.
The auctioneer's face flushed with excitement as he shouted three times in a row: "15 million once! 15 million twice! 15 million three times! Deal! Congratulations to this gentleman! All successful bidders, please go to the backstage to handle the formalities!"
After the auctioneer left, Lu Zhizhi looked at Mu Han gently and said, "Let's go."
The two stood up and walked slowly to the backstage. As soon as they entered, staff members came forward to guide them. One took Mu Han to one room, and the other led Lu Zhizhi to another. When Mu Han entered the room, she saw the star sapphire lying quietly on a velvet tray. The staff member respectfully handed the tray to her. She took the gem and turned to leave the room, just in time to see Lu Zhizhi waiting outside the door.
When Lu Zhizhi saw her come out, he immediately stepped forward and pulled out an exquisite platinum necklace from his pocket. The pendant was a perfect fit for the sapphire. He raised his hand to put it on Mu Han, but Mu Han took a half step back and said politely but firmly, "Mr. Lu, I can't accept this."
The smile on Lu Zhizhi's face faded a little, with a bit of grievance: "Why?"
"I don't want it." Mu Han said calmly, "Is this an acceptable reason?"
Lu Zhizhi was silent for a moment, put away the necklace and put it in his pocket, without forcing it: "Let's go upstairs."
The two of them remained silent the entire way until they entered the banquet hall upstairs. Quite a few people were already gathered there, all dressed in elegant attire, laughing and talking. Mu Han didn't like crowded places to begin with, and simply wanted to find a quiet corner to himself. But then someone approached, holding a glass of wine.
"Miss Mu, long time no see." Jiang Yongyi held two glasses of champagne in his hands and handed one to Mu Han with a gentle smile, "Want a drink?"
Mu Han politely shook his head: "Mr. Jiang, I'm sorry, I don't drink."
Jiang Yongyi's hand holding the wine glass did not move, and his eyes lingered on her face for a moment. Seeing this, Lu Zhizhi took the glass of wine from Jiang Yongyi's hand, raised his head and drank it all in one gulp. He glanced at Jiang Yongyi coldly, then took Mu Han's hand and walked forward.
Jiang Yongyi looked at the backs of the two people, a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he whispered in his heart: "Jiang Shuo, when can you come back..."
Just as Lu Zhizhi led Mu Han to a relatively quiet corner, a group of business partners gathered around him and raised their glasses: "Mr. Lu, a toast to you!" "Mr. Lu is being generous today, we must have a drink!"
Everyone took turns toasting, and Lu Zhizhi accepted all the toasts, and soon he was drunk. Mu Han couldn't stop him, and someone next to her also offered her a glass of wine. Lu Zhizhi was quick to block the glass and said, "Her wine, I'll drink it for her." Then he downed another glass.
Before long, Lu Zhizhi was too drunk to stand. Mu Han supported him, but he felt his whole body was burning hot and his steps were weak. At this time, Edward came over and said slowly, "You guys go first, I'll leave this here."
Mu Han nodded in thanks, half supporting and half helping Lu Zhizhi out. When they were almost at the door, Lu Zhizhi's hands suddenly became restless, groping around her waist. Mu Han's eyes turned cold, and her voice was icy: "If you touch me again, I will chop your hands off immediately."
Lu Zhizhi giggled, raised his drunken face to look at her, suddenly leaned forward, kissed her on the cheek, and then buried his face in the crook of her neck like a naughty big dog.
Mu Han had no choice but to increase his strength to help him move forward. As soon as he reached the door, the car that was picking up Lu Zhizhi had already stopped by the roadside. The driver hurriedly got out, opened the door, and asked respectfully: "Do you need help?"
"Help me get him in." Mu Han said.
Together, they stuffed Lu Zhizhi into the back seat. Mu Han had just stood up to catch her breath when Lu Zhizhi suddenly grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his arms. The car seat was already cramped, and she was caught off guard and fell onto his lap, her nose bumping into his drunken chest.
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