Thirty-six million!
A defiant voice came from the other side of the private room.
Zhou Yang smiled slightly and typed again.
"Thirty-eight million!! Mr. Zhou from VIP room number 208 has bid another thirty-eight million!!"
Xiaoyou's voice was almost cracking, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
This price has far exceeded many people's expectations.
A brief silence fell over the room.
The private room that had previously offered 36 million also fell silent.
Clearly, this price has crossed their bottom line.
"Thirty-eight million once!"
"Thirty-eight million twice!"
Xiao You surveyed the room, her voice carrying a final confirmation: "Is there any other VIP willing to offer a higher price? This is a rare, top-grade natural pinkish-purple jadeite bangle, a find that will likely be hard to come by again if you miss this opportunity!"
The entire room fell silent.
"Thirty-eight million—three times! Sold!"
"clang--!"
The auction gavel fell crisply, sealing the deal!
"Congratulations to Mr. Zhou from room 208! You have successfully bid for this stunning top-quality pinkish-purple lavender jadeite bangle!"
The crisp sound of the auction gavel falling was like heavenly music, stirring a relaxed ripple in VIP room 208.
Gu Huaiyue's face was full of a professional and sincere smile, her shrewd eyes darting between Zhou Yang and Xu Yao, her voice gentle and pleasant.
“Mr. Zhou, congratulations! You have a discerning eye for this bracelet. It complements Miss Xu’s temperament perfectly. Shall I have someone bring it over now so Miss Xu can try it on right away? Let this exquisite jade find its owner as soon as possible.”
This Mr. Zhou is indeed a man of strong emotions; he wouldn't even blink an eye at 38 million just to win a smile from a beautiful woman.
Such a generous guest must be treated with utmost care!
Zhou Yang nodded slightly, parted his thin lips, and uttered two words: "Okay."
This is exactly the effect he wants. If he doesn't wear it now, when will he?
Gu Huaiyue nodded with a smile, turned around and left the private room, her graceful figure exuding a sense of competence.
A moment later, she returned gracefully carrying an exquisite pear wood brocade box, along with a clean white silk handkerchief.
"Mr. Zhou, Ms. Xu, please."
She gently placed the brocade box on the coffee table and carefully opened it.
That intoxicating pinkish-purple hue came into view again, lying quietly on the dark velvet, shimmering and breathtakingly beautiful.
Zhou Yang picked up the silk handkerchief and gently wrapped it around Xu Yao's slender and delicate hand, as if handling a rare treasure.
Then, he picked up the imperial concubine bracelet and carefully, little by little, slipped it onto her fair and jade-like wrist.
Xu Yao held her breath nervously, her heart pounding like a drum, feeling the bracelet's cool touch gradually approach her skin.
Soon, it was on!
Not too big, not too small, just right!
The bracelet seemed tailor-made for her; its delicate pinkish-purple hue made her already snow-white wrists appear even more lustrous and radiant, like solidified cream, breathtakingly beautiful.
"Wow……"
Xu Yao subconsciously let out a low gasp.
She lowered her head and lovingly stroked the cool, smooth jade bracelet on her wrist, her fingertips gently gliding over the bracelet, feeling its delicate and warm touch.
Sunlight streamed through the window lattice, falling on the bracelet and refracting a dreamlike halo.
This was a gift from Zhou Yang, thirty-eight million yuan. It's so beautiful...
She must cherish it and take good care of it! For a lifetime!
Her eyes welled up with tears, and she forced them back down.
However, after the joy, a strange sense of discouragement quietly welled up in my heart.
She silently calculated her net worth.
With voice acting, acting, and some spare change she had saved up, she only had a little over 300,000 yuan in total.
Three hundred thousand is nothing compared to thirty-eight million.
Zhou Yang treats her so well, giving her the best of everything, but what about her?
Aside from a tiny bit of affection and care, she could give him almost nothing... and money, in particular, was far too little.
Xu Yao was somewhat frustrated. Her accumulation of funds was still too slow. When would she be able to truly stand by his side instead of just being protected and given things by him like she was now?
Zhou Yang had no idea that his girlfriend was having a little internal struggle.
He examined Xu Yao's appearance with the bracelet on. Her wrists were slender and her skin was snow-white. The pinkish-purple bracelet was a perfect match for her!
He nodded in satisfaction, a smug smile playing on his lips, his tone tinged with a hint of boasting.
"Hmm, not bad, not bad at all! I have a good eye! This bracelet should be worn on my Yao Yao's wrist, it's a perfect match! Beautiful!"
This money was well spent! I look even more ethereal wearing it!
The auction continued.
Then, one after another, several rare antique paintings and calligraphy works, as well as jade carvings by famous artists, were brought out. Although they also sparked several rounds of bidding, the atmosphere was obviously not as lively as that of the pink and purple bracelet from before.
Zhou Yang showed little interest in these things, only glancing at them occasionally, his attention mostly focused on Xu Yao beside him.
Soon, auctioneer Xiaoyou's voice rose eight octaves again, filled with barely suppressed excitement and mystery: "Distinguished guests! Next up is the grand finale of our first auction this morning! And one of the most anticipated highlights of this spring auction! Please look at the big screen!"
Everyone's eyes immediately focused on the large screen in front of them.
As the lights converged, a dazzling set of imperial green jewelry slowly appeared on the big screen!
Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, forehead ornaments... and even a ring!
Each piece is crafted from top-grade imperial green jadeite, with a rich and vibrant color and excellent translucency, as if the green would drip out with the slightest touch.
That green, rich yet not dark, vibrant yet not gaudy, carries an air of domineering authority.
The platinum chain, adorned with countless diamonds of varying sizes, all equally dazzling, further accentuates the imperial green, making it incomparably noble and magnificent!
For a moment, the entire auction hall seemed to freeze.
The air was filled with an atmosphere of "longing".
No woman could resist the allure of such a set of jewelry! It is the epitome of beauty, a symbol of power and wealth!
Auctioneer Xiaoyou's voice was full of magic as she confidently introduced the set: "Ladies and gentlemen, please take a look! This 'Jadeite Encircled by Pearls' Imperial Green Necklace features main stones sourced from the same piece of top-quality Imperial Green jadeite, and was meticulously crafted over three years by the internationally renowned jewelry design master, Mr. Alfredo."
"Its design concept blends the charm of classical Eastern style with the modern aesthetics of the West. It is the only one of its kind in the world, symbolizing 'perfect harmony and eternal beauty'!"
"This priceless heirloom set has a starting bid of 30 million! Each bid must be at least one million higher! The auction begins!"
"hiss--"
Even though Xu Yao had just experienced the baptism of a 38 million yuan bracelet, she still couldn't help but gasp when she saw this set of imperial green jewelry.
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