novelraw Chapter 118 Waiting to Receive Gifts
Chapter 118 Waiting to Receive Gifts
But Lin Zilong seemed not to hear him, instead leaning forward and laughing even more blatantly:
"It's spicy enough, I like it."
He licked his lips, his eyes revealing undisguised aggression.
"Want to consider it? If you come with me, you'll get half of the Lin family's resources."
Su Qiu finally looked up, her gaze sweeping across his face like a knife, a faint, cold smile playing on her lips, and said nothing more.
Dealing with this kind of clown is a waste of words.
The white fox behind her glared at her and quietly placed its hand on her waist.
With just one look from Su Qiu, he could shut that playboy up immediately.
Black Lion clenched his fists, his憨憨 (simple and honest) face full of impatience.
If it weren't for the white fox holding him back, he probably would have rushed forward long ago.
Lei Xiaotian coughed lightly, breaking the tense atmosphere:
"Alright, the auction is about to begin. We can talk about it afterward."
He looked at Su Qiu, his tone softening, "This is Miss K's first public appearance; we can't let outsiders laugh at us."
Su Qiu didn't respond, turning her gaze back to the auction stage downstairs, as if the earlier incident had never happened.
Lin Zilong had been reprimanded by Lei Xiaotian and had become somewhat more restrained.
However, the look in his eyes as he looked at Su Qiu still carried undisguised interest and provocation.
The masked man remained silent, like an outsider, yet seemingly observing everything.
As the host took to the stage, the auction officially began.
The first item was brought up for auction.
The atmosphere in the VIP area on the second floor was even more tense than the bidding downstairs.
The auction downstairs was in full swing, and the host's voice could be heard throughout the venue through the microphone.
One item after another was brought to the stage, and the bidding continued incessantly.
The atmosphere was so lively it almost lifted the roof off.
Lin Zilong lazily raised his sign and snapped up a pair of cufflinks that were supposedly passed down from medieval royalty, his gesture as casual as if he were buying a candy.
Even the masked man who had remained silent made a move, winning an Impressionist painting at a high price.
This was clearly a gesture of respect to the Lei family, the hosts.
Lei Xiaotian sat in the main seat, watching the lively scene with a satisfied look on his face, the cigar between his fingers burning brightly.
Su Qiu, however, never laid a hand on him.
She hadn't taken more than a few sips of the whiskey in front of her, but her head was slightly lowered, and her fingertips were rapidly swiping across the phone screen.
He was clearly sending a message, seemingly oblivious to the surrounding bidding noises.
Lei Xiaotian glanced at her without changing his expression, a hint of inquiry flashing in his eyes.
This young lady is quite composed.
Or is there nothing she likes?
Or is it that they are deliberately trying to embarrass me?
Lin Zilong found it even more boring and started teasing the beauty behind him again.
However, the occasional glances he cast still carried a hint of resentful provocation.
On the other end of the screen, Su Qiu sent over photos of all the auction items from the auction catalog and sent a message:
"Little one, do you see anything you like among these items?"
The message was sent and received a reply almost instantly.
Shen Yi sent a picture of a pink diamond, followed by a line of text:
"I'll transfer the money to you for that pink diamond."
Su Qiu smiled and replied, "It's yours."
Shen Yi: "The starting price is 300 million, and the final price is estimated to be 400 to 500 million, even if other bidders don't raise the price."
Su Qiu casually typed on the keyboard: "Small change."
Shen Yi: "..."
He was probably taken aback by her arrogant and wealthy demeanor.
He had actually noticed the pink diamond long ago; it was of superior quality, with a rich color as deep as a crushed sunset.
The same model is almost impossible to find in inland areas.
Moreover, it's nearly sixty carats, which is very rare.
He originally intended to take a picture and give it to Su Qiu, so how could he let her spend money instead?
Shen Yi: "Then I'll give you something else next time."
Su Qiu: "Deal."
Shen Yi: "You damn woman, thank you."
Su Qiu looked at those three words, chuckled softly, and tapped them on the screen:
"Little brat, how dare you talk like that?"
Shen Yi probably made a face at the other end and replied, "Mind your own business."
Immediately afterwards, a meme of a proud little cat with its hands on its hips was sent.
That does resemble his contradictory nature.
Su Qiu: "I'll deal with you when we get back."
Shen Yi: "If you're so capable, come and deal with me now."
Su Qiu raised an eyebrow, deliberately teasing him: "I'm not capable, I'll go back the week after next."
The person on the other end of the screen got anxious.
The messages came out almost in quick succession:
"Oops, I made a mistake, I can't do it the week after next!"
One week, just one week! You promised, one week!
Looking at the string of somewhat flustered words, Su Qiu's coldness softened considerably, replaced by a gentler expression.
She was about to reply when the host downstairs began introducing the pink diamond.
The host walked to the center of the booth and carefully unveiled the velvet covering the auction item.
A soft yet highly penetrating pink light instantly shone, outshining all the surrounding light.
"Distinguished guests, the next item to be presented is absolutely the highlight of tonight—"
His voice was filled with barely concealed excitement as he gestured to the audience.
"This is a 60.11-carat natural pink diamond. According to an internationally recognized authority, it has a clarity of VVS1 and a color of Fancy Vivid Pink, making it one of the highest-grade pink diamonds."
He picked up a magnifying glass and showed it to the light:
"As you can see, its cut perfectly showcases the fire and brilliance of the diamond."
Each facet reflects a radiant glow like a sunset, and there are no signs of artificial enhancement; it is a truly rare and precious treasure.
A low gasp of amazement rose from the audience, and many people's eyes were captivated by the pink diamond, their eyes sparkling with wonder and longing.
The host paused, then raised his voice: "The starting bid for this 'Kiss of Dawn' is 300 million!"
Each bid must be at least ten million! The bidding now begins!
As soon as he finished speaking, someone in the audience immediately raised a sign: "Three hundred and twenty million!"
"Three hundred and fifty million!"
The price skyrocketed, breaking 400 million in just a few dozen seconds.
The atmosphere inside the room was completely ignited, and the bidding noise instantly rose several degrees.
Su Qiu looked up and her gaze fell on the dazzling pink diamond on the display stand downstairs. Her fingertip paused on the "bid" button for a moment before she pressed it.
A figure far exceeding the current offer appeared on the big screen, and the entire room fell silent instantly.
Four hundred million.
Lei Xiaotian and Lin Zilong looked at her at the same time, their gazes differing.
Su Qiu ignored him and simply replied to Shen Yi with her head down, "Wait for the gift."
When the price announced by Su Qiu appeared on the big screen.
There was a moment of silence in the audience, followed by a gasp.
Many people who were initially eager to try their luck quietly put down their signs after seeing the "K" next to the string of numbers.
Everyone knows this newly emerged bigwig is not to be trifled with, so there's no need to go head-to-head over a diamond.
But some wealthy jewelers, eyeing the pink diamond with longing, gritted their teeth and added another ten million:
"Four hundred and sixty million!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the numbers on Su Qiu's end immediately updated:
"Five hundred million."
Decisive and efficient, without the slightest hesitation.
It was as if what was being reported was not a huge sum of money in the hundreds of millions, but a string of insignificant numbers.
The jeweler's face paled, and he reluctantly withdrew his hand.