Chapter 65 Online Dating 32
But no matter how loudly she cried on the forum, it couldn't stop the relationship.
Yuan Ying sent a photo of her hand; her wrist, which had been bare yesterday, now had a ruby bracelet.
Luoying: I saw this on the way back. Don't you think it matches that blue morpho butterfly perfectly? [peeking][shy]
The bracelet he gave her yesterday had already been taken off and casually placed on the bedside table. Lu Xuejin didn't even look at it and replied indifferently.
Lai Si: Good-looking.
Lai Si: What should we eat for lunch?
Luoying: Can I eat the baby? [shy]
Lai Si: [Stunned]
After sending the message and exiting, I noticed dozens of red dots. I clicked on them in my Moments to clear them out, and then I suddenly realized that Yuan Ying had just posted a message on Moments.
A photo of a bracelet with the caption "a red heart and a blue heart".
Lu Xuejin couldn't help but laugh and gave him a thumbs up.
The forum content is copied in real time, making it even more vulnerable to attacks.
What does that mean? I don't understand.
How simple! The red heart represents the bracelet in the picture, and the blue heart most likely refers to the Riesling bracelet, since there's obviously a blue Riesling bracelet. Red and blue together—such a clever little design from the English dog!
Don't you have anything else to do? You're always showing off and being so smug.
If I succeed in climbing the ladder, I'll flaunt it every day; if you disagree, just shut up.
Actually, I also have a red one, so I got a matching pair with Lai Si.
Actually, it's a small three-piece set.
Senior sister, fly!
Where did my senior go after graduation?
...
My aunt messaged me saying dinner is ready.
Before going downstairs, Lu Xue put the blue morpho butterfly bracelet back on.
Gu Zeyu indeed left work early tonight and was waiting for her at the dining table. Lu Xuejin clearly felt her older brother's gaze sweep over her wrist. She smiled, pulled out a chair, and naturally rested her wrist on the table as she sat down. There was a light above the dining table, which made the bracelet sparkle.
The light was blinding.
As Gu Zeyu served him food, he reminded him, "It's getting colder this week, so wear an extra layer even at home. If you catch a cold, it'll take you a week or two to recover, given your constitution."
Before she knew it, the bowl was piled high with food. Lu Xuejin blocked the chopsticks, and the bracelet swayed in front of Gu Zeyu's eyes.
"There's too much, I can't eat it all," the younger brother complained softly.
"You went out yesterday and ate so much." Gu Zeyu raised an eyebrow, but fearing that his silly younger brother might have really eaten too much and wouldn't say anything, he pretended to stand up. "Stop eating for now, I'll call the doctor to come and take a look."
"Hey—" Lu Xuejin quickly said, "No need, I didn't eat much. Yuan Ying ate the rest."
“Yuan Ying. She’s the one I introduced yesterday…”
Gu Zeyu added expressionlessly, "Boyfriend."
"Mmm. Brother, don't worry about me. I know my own body. If I feel really uncomfortable, I'll definitely say so."
Gu Zeyu sat back down, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping himself.
Lu Xuejin's smile deepened as she reached back to serve him food. Each time the chopsticks were placed in front of his bowl, the undeniable bracelet would aggressively enter his field of vision, like Yuan Ying's relentless provocation. Gu Zeyu felt irritated, and his emotions involuntarily surfaced on his face. Afraid of startling Lu Xuejin, he grabbed his chopsticks and said, "Focus on your food," before lowering his head.
He didn't notice that Lu Xuejin was scrutinizing him in a rather open and honest manner, observing him closely and slowly, her pupils slightly dilated with excitement, like a child who had found a favorite toy.
The more agitated and abnormal Gu Zeyu became, the deeper Lu Xuejin's smile grew.
It's like a monster that sucks in emotions.
After the auntie finished eating and cleared away the dishes, Gu Zeyu finally calmed down. He had been involved in the family business since he was young, and with his rich experience and composure, he rarely experienced such strong emotional fluctuations. Only Lu Xuejin could make him lose his composure for a moment.
Now that he had calmed down, several ideas came to mind. Gu Zeyu said, "There's an auction in a few days. I've been too busy lately. Baby, can you go for me?"
We must not let Lu Xuejin be fooled by such cheap things. Shen Fangzhi and the others will also participate. It's not a bad thing to meet and interact with more young people in the circle. After seeing more people who are better than Yuan Ying, they will eventually realize that it's just a passing fad.
The Lin family, the Hu family, the Cheng family, the Feng family... Countless names flashed through Gu Zeyu's mind, and he decided to start compiling a list.
Okay. Any requirements?
Gu Zeyu looked at Lu Xuejin: "There's no upper limit, but it should be at least 80 million."
This auction has a charitable aspect, and each participant needs to contribute a certain share. Lu Xuejin received the highest-tier quota.
Before entering the venue, Lu Xuejin received the auction catalog. She glanced at it and saw that it contained nothing more than jewelry, antiques, land, and the like.
The auction was not attended by many people, only a dozen or so families she knew well. Lu Xuejin spotted the fox as soon as she entered.
The fox greeted them with a smile, his eyebrows slightly raised, half teasing and half complaining, "I've been waiting for you for so long, Your Highness, you always appear last."
Lu Xuejin glanced at him: "Has the auction started yet? If it hasn't started, you're not late."
Even though they weren't very close, the relationship they had cultivated since childhood made it natural for him to gravitate towards Fox and Shen Fangzhi in this situation.
As Lu Xuejin and Fox sat down and quietly greeted Shen Fangzhi, the other private rooms cast glances their way. Although they couldn't see what was going on inside, they all knew that the people in that room were among the most powerful and influential in the circle. If someone could gain their favor, they would rise to the top in one step. Unfortunately, over the years, no one had been seen to successfully reach their side.
Not daring to approach and disturb them, all their attentiveness could only be shown in small details. The organizers brought fruit platters and tea, clearly having inquired about the three's tastes beforehand; none of their dietary restrictions or dislikes were present, and most of the food was what Lu Xuejin liked and what suited his body.
Shen Fangzhi noticed that Lu Xuejin was bored after sitting down, so he took the initiative to introduce the auction items for tonight. Compared with the introduction in the catalog, his introduction was more humorous and witty, with little-known anecdotes about the auction items. He also made a humorous prediction, saying that so-and-so and so-and-so would fight over a certain item.
His familiarity with the gossip in the industry was unlike that of someone who had been living abroad for many years; Lu Xuejin knew less than he did.
The fox sat to the side, watching his good buddy, the peacock, display his feathers, and marveled at Shen Fangzhi's worthless appearance.
Lu Xuejin's brows relaxed slightly as he listened, but he still had no interest in the items for sale behind the story. Once the auction officially began, he only bid on the most expensive items.
"1.1 million, 1.2 million, 1.3 million, anyone else bidding?" The auctioneer quickly made the bids, and seeing no further bids, he brought down the gavel. "1.3 million, 1.3 million, congratulations Mr. Lu on winning this item."
"Who would dare bid on what you want to buy?" the fox chuckled.
With three powerful figures standing behind her, few dared to provoke Lu Xuejin. Moreover, because she was so likable, the elders were happy to indulge her in these matters.
Lu Xuejin came with the intention of spending a lot of money, but in the end she didn't spend much.
If we shoot like this, how long will it take to spend 80 million?
The fox smiled smugly, its eyes crinkling. Lu Xuejin, annoyed by the slow pace of spending money, glanced at the fox and instructed it, "Help me raise the price."
Shen Fangzhi raised his hand leisurely: "Add me too. If we work together, I guarantee we can help you lift it up quickly."
Thus, a rather comical scene unfolded at the event: the prices of several items were frequently raised, with each bid increasing rapidly, all originating from the same private room. While the attendees weren't necessarily close friends, they at least had a sense of obligation; if they sensed someone was genuinely interested in bidding, few would push the price up. This situation… everyone shook their heads and chuckled, knowing that the Shen and Lin families were probably trying to curry favor with the young master of the Lu family by driving up the prices.
The older generation enjoyed watching the younger generation make a fuss, while the younger generation was worried about how to finish their share of the bidding. The actions of Lu Xuejin and the other two provided them with ideas, and they immediately found their friends to discuss raising the price among themselves.
After some back and forth, the 80 million was finally spent.
When it came to the last item for sale, the auctioneer quickly introduced it.
This is a 32.18-carat sapphire ring, cornflower blue, from a rare Kashmir source. The perfectly cut gemstone retains its natural velvety texture, with an understated yet brilliant fire.
The auctioneer was clearly confident in the ring. After a brief introduction, he announced the start of the auction, and many people who hadn't participated much started bidding, instantly enlivening the atmosphere in the room.
Shen Fangzhi joined the auction.
The fox also clicked to place a bid, and said with a smile, "I'll help you raise the price."
Shen Fangzhi paused slightly, then continued to focus intently on the auction, immediately raising his bid whenever a new high was reached. The auction price quickly reached tens of millions, and many people withdrew from the competition. Shen Fangzhi raised the bid to the maximum every time, leaning slightly forward, his eyes unblinking, his gaze sharp and cold—a testament to his seriousness.
As competitors withdrew one after another, only Shen Fangzhi remained in the end.
The auctioneer looked around and made one last inquiry.
The fox lowered its eyes, its smile froze, and its fingers twitched slightly, but ultimately did not fall.
Congratulations, Mr. Shen, on winning this ring!
The decision was final.
The items purchased will be delivered to your door by a dedicated person, or you can pick them up on the spot. Fox said he had to leave first, and Shen Fangzhi took the ring. When the event ended, he called out to Lu Xuejin: "Jinzi, can you give me a little time? There are some things I want to talk to you about."
The two walked to a corner of the veranda, facing the shimmering artificial lake.
"It's time for our engagement to be dissolved."
It was Lu Xuejin who spoke first. He remembered that he was still engaged to Shen Fangzhi, and since he was in a hurry, he decided to settle it today.
“…Okay. It’s time.” Shen Fangzhi paused for a moment, then obediently agreed.
His expression remained almost unchanged, but Lu Xuejin detected a hint of pain in his slightly constricted pupils. Instantly, her impatience and urgency vanished. Lu Xuejin wasn't in a hurry to leave; instead, her interested gaze fell on Shen Fangzhi.
"Is there anything else?" Lu Xuejin asked.
Shen Fangzhi nodded, and when he looked up again, the pain had vanished without a trace.
He smiled nonchalantly.
Gently lifting Lu Xuejin's hand, Shen Fangzhi slowly lowered the white jewelry box and quietly gazed at Lu Xuejin.
Those eyes, once heavy with cold mist, are now filled with tenderness.
Shen Fang asked earnestly, "Then, do I still have a chance?"
Lu Xuejin remained silent.
The surroundings fell silent instantly. The distant conversations and sounds of cars faded into the distance. Chen Fangzhi's back stiffened from the tension, and he held his breath. Every second he waited for an answer was agonizing, and time seemed to stretch on endlessly.
For a moment, Lu Xuejin blinked, as if she had suddenly pressed play, and the wind around her began to flow normally again, bringing with it a cool, moist mist.
The young man smiled faintly, seemingly moved by him, but the words that came out of his mouth made Shen Fangzhi feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
“I have a boyfriend,” Lu Xuejin said.
He glanced at the time and then smiled, "It's too late, I should go back. My brother is still waiting for me."
Anyone could tell that this was a polite way of saying no.
Chen Fangzhi remained in the same place.
Is it Yuan Ying?
He wanted to ask more questions, but his throat was dry and he couldn't speak. He didn't even have the courage to take a step and stop Lu Xuejin.
He seemed to have returned too late.
...
Both of them left, and the corner returned to peace.
In the shadows, backlit by the light, a light-haired man stood quietly against the wall, his head bowed, his palm clutching a half-open dark jewelry box, within which a pair of blue earrings gleamed subtly.
"You're here." Lu Xuejin, who should have been far away long ago, turned back for some reason and accurately found the man hiding in the corner.
The fox looked up at the sound. When he looked down, his face was expressionless, his eyes were gloomy, but the moment he looked up, a lazy smile appeared on his face.
He always joked lightly, his words, spoken with a smile, seemed both true and false, making it impossible to discern his true intentions.
"I got here before you, but I didn't eavesdrop on purpose. I was just about to leave when you brought Old Shen over." The fox shrugged. "What should we do? I heard everything. That kid Shen Fangzhi actually—we three finally reunited, are we going to break up like this?"
Lu Xuejin tilted her head and smiled faintly, "How could that be? We're still friends."
When he looks at someone intently, his eyes are exceptionally clear and bright, devoid of any negative emotions, only a gentle light flowing within them, stirring up ripples that disturb one's peace of mind.
What an innocent and pure expression! Even when he refused to acknowledge Chen Fangzhi, he looked like this?
How cruel and heartless... He and Shen Fangzhi were childhood sweethearts, and their bond was much stronger than that of him, the illegitimate child who came along halfway through.
"Why don't you reconsider Old Shen?"
The fox stroked the jewelry box lid. "In every way, he's the perfect match for you."
Lu Xuejin repeated again, "My current boyfriend is Yuan Ying."
"Alright, alright," the fox raised its hands in surrender. "It was my fault for being so talkative."
After joking around, he lowered his eyes, straightened up, smiled indifferently, and casually tossed the jewelry box to Lu Xuejin.
"I bought it but found I don't need it. You can take it back. It matches perfectly with the one Shen Fangzhi took in Shakou."
Author's Note:
Please analyze the psychological state of the person named "Lock Fox". [Glasses]
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