Chapter 58 Auction "If you really want it, I'll give it to you tonight...
The noisy and vulgar music of square dancing came to an abrupt end.
Tian Ruan was carried to the sofa in the living room. When she sat down, her butt shook and she looked at Yu Jingmo in panic.
"Mr. Yu, why are you back?" Tian Ruan's nose was filled with the cool and pleasant scent of Yu Jingmo.
Yu Jingmo didn't even frown, and said calmly, "I'm free today."
"Oh..." Tian Ruan glanced at the door, but unfortunately he could not see anything.
Not long after, the housekeeper came in and bowed as if nothing had happened: "I'm sorry, Mr. Yu, I made you laugh."
There were surveillance cameras everywhere in the house. Yu Jingmo had known that they were doing square dancing for a long time, so he said calmly, "It's okay."
The housekeeper smiled awkwardly and then passed the buck: "Madam is in a good mood and rewarded everyone with square dancing. It's also a good intention."
Yu Jingmo looked at Tian Ruan, "So you were the one who ordered this?"
Tian Ruan: “…”Butler, I really misjudged you!
After the butler finished throwing the blame, he began to flatter: "The master must have come back so early to take his wife to the auction. He is really thoughtful and considerate."
Tian Ruan: “?”
Yu Jingmo said calmly: "There is dust on your body, get out."
The butler slipped out swiftly and reappeared in a new outfit.
Aunt Liu and the servants came in cautiously to do their work. Lu Qiuyan felt a little awkward when he saw Yu Jingmo. Maybe Yu Jingmo was Yu Shang’s father, or Tian Ruan’s husband... and he and Tian Ruan were friends and pseudo-brothers.
Therefore, Lu Qiuyan felt very uncomfortable and just wanted to say goodbye: "I'm going back first..."
As soon as he finished speaking, a tall, cool and upright figure walked in. It was Yu Shang with an indifferent expression. He often has this coffin-like face, perhaps because he was raised by Yu Jingmo. His face shape and eyebrows are really somewhat similar, and his temperament is also getting closer.
When Lu Qiuyan saw it, he felt even more awkward.
When the protagonists of this world meet, the plot automatically unfolds - Tian Ruan opened his eyes wide.
Yu Shang was about to speak when he saw Tian Ruan's gossipy face, "..."
Tian Ruan: “?”
Lu Qiuyan stood up and said to Yu Shang, "I'm leaving first."
Yu Shang finally managed to show his strength for once, and said to him, "There's an auction in the West City tonight, do you want to go?"
Lu Qiuyan: "You three are going out to play, so why would I go with you?"
Tian Ruan interjected: "It counts as the fourth bite."
“…”
"A friend of Yu Shang and I." Tian Ruan added.
Yu Shang nodded, "Yes. You have a good eye. Give me some advice on what to shoot."
Lu Qiuyan opened his mouth but failed to refuse. Yu Shang seldom praised him, and since he had praised him, he couldn't let him down.
Tian Ruan also praised: "Yes, Lu Qiuyan has a good eye."
Upon hearing this, Yu Jingmo glanced at Lu Qiuyan’s ripped jeans… Forget it, he wouldn’t expose it.
Lu Qiuyan was flattered by the compliment: "Okay, I'll give you some advice."
He stayed for dinner.
During the trip, the Du family's housekeeper Dew came to visit and said, "There is an auction in West City tonight. Madam and the eldest son are going, so I came to invite the young master to go with you."
Tian Ruan bit the crispy lotus root cake in his mouth, his cheeks puffed up and his voice was unclear: "That's really great, I have an appointment with Mr. Yu, I'm going too!"
Dew smiled slightly: "Okay, see you at the auction."
"Uh-huh."
After eating and taking a short rest, the family of four got on a stretch limousine and headed to the auction.
There was another car following behind with six bodyguards inside.
When he arrived at the venue and got out of the car, Tian Ruan was blocked by Mao Qi. He was so tall that he was like a mountain blocking him. However, Yu Jingmo was taller than him and reached out to hold Tian Ruan's hand.
Mao Qi and a bodyguard were leading the way in front, with two guarding beside them and two following behind. Not to say that the protection was airtight, but at least Tian Ruan couldn't see clearly who was around.
He wanted to find Mrs. Du, but Du Henbi was nowhere to be found.
The number of places in the auction was limited, and Yu Jingmo liked quiet time, so he bought ten places, which was more than enough to bring four people.
After getting the bidding number plate and entering the venue, the space inside was indeed not big, equivalent to a large tiered classroom. The seat above Yu Jingmo was an entire row, all empty. They went over and sat down, and Lu Qiuyan consciously kept a distance from the couple.
Yu Shang also sat next to Lu Qiuyan consciously.
Tian Ruan turned around and saw that Lu Qiuyan was four seats away from him. "...Why are you so far away?"
Lu Qiuyan: "I don't want to eat dog food."
Tian Ruan: "I want to eat."
Lu Qiuyan: "?? You are not a single dog, what do you eat? There is nothing to eat."
“…”
Tian Ruan, who couldn't eat the main character's dog food at close range, raised his buttocks and was about to move over, but the back of his neck was pinched by a big hand and pressed down, "Be quiet, don't move."
Tian Ruan's buttocks fell steadily on the chair again.
Bidders who came to participate in the auction came in one after another. A woman in a green cheongsam played the guzheng on the stage, adding a touch of high-end color to the venue.
"Xiao Ruan." Mrs. Du's gentle voice came from behind.
Tian Ruan turned his head and said, "Mom." In order to distinguish between the two moms, he decided to call Sha Meijuan mom and Mrs. Du mom.
Mrs. Du curved her eyes, her face with light makeup on was like a peach blossom, fresh and refined. She sat behind Tian Ruan and said, "If you like anything later, just tell me."
Tian Ruan smiled sheepishly, "Yeah."
Yu Jingmo politely greeted his mother-in-law and his brother-in-law. Yu Shang had no choice but to say hello, and Lu Qiuyan... had no choice but to say hello as well.
When He Lans came in, he saw a scene of "Hello, I'm fine, everyone is fine".
He was looking for his seat, and found it was right next to Du Henbie - what a damn coincidence.
Du Henbie was not surprised at all, he just raised his eyebrows and smiled, "What a coincidence."
Helans sat next to him.
Dew poked his head out from Mrs. Du's side and smiled softly, "It's really fate that brings us together."
Mrs. Du smiled.
"What do you like?" Du Henbie asked.
Hollands: "A painting."
"My mother also likes an oil painting."
“…”
Mrs. Du said hurriedly, "I don't really need it."
He Lan Si curled his lips and said, "Madam, there is no need to be modest. The highest bidder always wins at auctions. I wonder which prestigious school did you graduate from?"
"An Ivy League art school. Painting still depends on talent, not the school you graduated from."
Next, they briefly chatted about the history of oil painting. The more they talked, the more interested they became. Du Henbie stood between them and interjected from time to time. The more Mrs. Du looked at Helans, the more satisfied she was. Not only was he good-looking, but he was also very polite.
Mrs. Du quietly praised her son: "This child is good."
Du hated the other party and smiled without saying anything.
Tian Ruan, who was sitting in the front row, had a blank expression on his face. He listened to the conversation behind him with his ears perked up. The more he listened, the more shocked he became. Oh my God, Helan Si studied fine arts just like Mrs. Du, and Du Henbie was also very interested in art. They were simply a perfect match and hit it off immediately.
From an objective point of view, Helan Si has more topics to talk about when getting along with Du Henbie than Lu Qiuyan. It’s just that they didn’t meet in the original book…
Helans was chatting happily when he suddenly glanced at the auction table. His eyes swept over the woman playing the guzheng and he paused.
Du Henbie was very good at judging people, so he looked over and asked, "Is that woman very beautiful?"
Hollands: “It’s just so-so.”
"Nice temperament."
He Lans retracted his gaze and looked at Du Henbie strangely, "Do you still like women?"
Du Henbie: "Yes, I respect my mother very much."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Du glared at him and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? It's irrelevant. Don't you understand the subtext?"
He Lan Si was too lazy to pursue the matter and just said, "I like women."
Mrs. Du: “…” It’s over, her son is doomed.
Hollands added: "I like men, too."
Mrs. Du's eyes lit up instantly, it seemed that her son still had a chance.
Du Henbie asked, "Do you know that woman?"
Hollands: "My ex-girlfriend."
Mrs. Du: “…” It’s over, her son is doomed again.
Tian Ruan immediately turned his head and ate the melon from close range.
Helan Si glanced at him, his fox eyes narrowed: "Why are you so excited? Is it your business?"
Tian Ruan: "...My mother and my elder brother are sitting here, can't I watch them?"
Madam Du said lovingly, "Of course, I'll buy the first item for you later, okay?"
Tian Ruan nodded, "Okay, thank you, Mom."
Mrs. Du's heart melted, and she decided to take pictures of anything her precious little son liked.
About ten minutes later, all bidders arrived and the auctioneer came on stage to announce the start of the auction, giving a routine introduction to the rules and precautions, as well as the bid increase rate.
Among them, the auctioneer focused on introducing the key items of this auction, a jade ruyi from the Ming Dynasty, a famous foreign medieval painting, and a set of imperial concubine's headdress that was just unearthed.
That headdress should be the finale of the auction.
Then, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the first auction item was carefully brought up by the staff. It was a glass cover covered with a layer of black cloth, so it was impossible to see what was inside.
Tian Ruan looked at the auction item excitedly. This was the first gift his mother gave him.
Mrs. Du was also ready to raise her bidding number.
The auction items were placed on a table, and the auctioneer lifted the black cloth with a bang. He said excitedly, "The first item in this auction is the bronze jade dice! The starting bid is 10,000!"
The venue was silent.
Inside the glass cover, a thick jade stick stands proudly.
What is Yushi? It is a symbol of masculinity, an ancient version of a self-comfort toy, so realistic that it can be mosaiced.
Tian Ruan: “…”
Mrs. Du: “…”
Should I take a photo of this?
Mrs. Du bent down slightly and asked Tian Ruan: "Son, do you want it?"
Tian Ruan subconsciously looked at Yu Jingmo.
Under the soft lights of the venue, Yu Jingmo's profile was as handsome as mountains. Just by sitting there, he was an existence that no one could touch.
Only Tian Ruan sat close to him.
Yu Jingmo seemed to notice Tian Ruan's gaze, and he turned his dark eyes to the side, leaning closer, his lips almost touching his ear, "You want it? It's not even as big as mine."
Tian Ruan: “…”
Tian Ruan's ears were burning, and he decisively turned his head and said to Mrs. Du, "No."
Mrs. Du nodded in understanding, "Yes, you have a husband now, so you don't need this anymore."
Tian Ruan: “…” Even if his father didn’t have a husband, he wouldn’t need this!
It made him seem like he really wanted it.
Yu Jingmo lowered his eyes, but saw the young man beside him with a blush on his snow-white face, which was very beautiful. He couldn't help but raise his hand to pinch it and said softly: "If you really want it, I'll let you touch it when I go back tonight."
Tian Ruan's brain froze, like an overloaded machine, and he stared at Yu Jingmo blankly, "Touch, touch what?"
Yu Jingmo: "My jade."
Tian Ruan: “…………”
Tian Ruan's face turned red. He didn't want to...well, he kind of wanted to.
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