Chapter 83
Lin Ran looked at the crowd of people gathering together and had difficulty breathing. He let go of Song Zitong, stepped out of the crowd, and hid in the shadow of the trees.
She looked at Shen Jinghan in the crowd from afar, and saw that his every move was elegant and dignified, with a noble air. He and Bai Shiyu beside him looked like a perfect match.
"Why are you hiding here?"
She looked at Shen Zhuoyu who had come to find her and said calmly, “Is this what you want me to see?”
Shen Zhuoyu narrowed her peach blossom eyes and smiled, "Who do you think Big Brother will choose?"
Lin Ran shook her head. He could choose anyone, but not her. He had already given her this answer seven years ago.
Therefore, there was really no need for the second brother to bring her to see this scene.
"I think Big Brother will still choose Song Zitong. Even if Bai Shiyu is impeccable in every way, missing out is missing out, isn't it?"
Shen Zhuoyu said meaningfully.
Lin Ran lowered her eyes and said nothing.
Soon someone came to invite them to take a seat in the auction room.
Lin Ran and Shen Zhuoyu's seats were in the middle, a position that was neither good nor bad. Shen Jinghan was naturally in the first row. On his left sat Song Zitong, who was the most popular recently. Behind him sat Bai Shiyu, the most beautiful woman in Hong Kong who had returned home, making others envious.
"I heard that Bai Shiyu rejected the proposal of the European crown prince and came back to pursue the eldest son of the Shen family. The Bai family hosted this charity dinner just for Shen Jinghan."
"The Bai family spent a fortune on building hype, even announcing they were going to auction off the Mermaid's Tears. If invitations weren't so hard to come by, half of Hong Kong's wealthy would have come."
"Then the Shen-Song marriage will be ruined, right?"
“It depends on whether Shen Jinghan likes his new love or Bai Yueguang.”
"I'll definitely choose Miss Bai Er. Bai Shiyu is the most beautiful woman in Hong Kong. She is famous for her talent and beauty. She is even selected into the list of the world's most famous socialites. How can Song Zitong compare with her? The Song family has fallen on hard times. I don't know what Shen Jinghan sees in her."
"Maybe it's true love. Song Zitong is not bad looking either."
"That's ridiculous. That's Shen Jinghan, the most ruthless ruler in Hong Kong."
The sound of people talking was endless.
Fortunately, the auction started soon.
The first item to be auctioned was a blue and white porcelain bowl with a starting price of 2 million.
"The private auction hosted by the Bai family is just so-so. The cyan color isn't as pretty as the pink, and it doesn't make a perfect pair."
Shen Zhuoyu spoke lazily.
Someone behind him laughed and said, "Second Master Shen, you are talking about the pink enameled floral porcelain bowl made by Emperor Kangxi that was auctioned last year? I remember it was sold for 200 million.
Even if there were such priceless items, they wouldn’t be placed at the beginning.”
“I heard that the finale of the auction is the Mermaid’s Tears. If Second Young Master Shen doesn’t like these small fry, you can bid for that one.”
"The guaranteed minimum for Tears of the Mermaid is 100 million. If you let Young Master Shen film it, won't that bankrupt him?"
"You guys are looking down on others. What if Second Young Master Shen really buys it and gives it to his sister?"
There was laughter coming from behind.
Chen Zhuoyu smiled lazily. Seeing Lin Ran looking at him worriedly, he leaned towards her shoulder pretending to be injured. As expected, Ranran still felt sorry for him.
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"Brother Jinghan?" Bai Shiyu called out twice. Seeing his handsome face was cold, she glanced to the left and behind him, and the smile on her face began to fade.
Those sitting there were all children from inferior aristocratic families, including Shen family's illegitimate son Shen Zhuoyu. Could it be that Shen Jinghan was looking at him?
Such a tall and mighty man actually leaned on the shoulder of a small woman. Only Shen Er could act so unrestrained.
Bai Shiyu smiled and said, "Chen Er is really something. He is showing affection with his sister in public. Does Uncle Shen agree with their relationship?"
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