Shocking! The actress was dragged to the regent's bedchamber every night.

Chapter 173 The Smiling Tiger

After speaking, Su Wuli picked up the champagne and took another sip, her movements elegant and her expression natural.

Xu Weiwei paused, as if she hadn't expected her to follow up on those words.

However, he quickly composed himself, nodded, and smiled.

"Kiri, you really can forget something so important. But it's okay, we all know you're busy."

Chen Lingshuang laughed and agreed, "That's right, just remember next time."

The topic then shifted elsewhere.

Su Wuli put down her champagne glass, her eyes lowered, a smile on her face.

Wen Yan leaned closer and whispered, "What do they mean?"

Su Wuli picked up her phone, typed out three words, and sent them to her.

Wen Yan looked at the message notification on her phone and opened it with a puzzled expression.

A smiling tiger.

Upon seeing it clearly, Wen Yan almost choked. She glanced at the person opposite her, and Su Wuli tugged at her hand under the table, telling her not to look.

The auction officially began at 7:00 AM sharp.

The host on stage, holding a microphone, began introducing the items to be auctioned that evening.

The first item is a pearl necklace, with a starting bid of 300,000.

After several rounds of bidding, it was sold for one million.

Su Wuli sat at the table, holding the glass of champagne she hadn't finished, listening to the numbers casually uttered by the host.

One million, two million...

The money swirled in her mind, turning into a meager balance in her bank account.

When the third item was brought out, she heard a noise from the side.

Xu Weiwei sat up straight, a perfectly timed smile on her face.

"The diamond necklace donated by Miss Xu Weiwei is of excellent quality, with a starting bid of 500,000."

Xu lowered her head slightly, as if she was a little embarrassed.

Several people nearby immediately gathered around to praise her for her thoughtfulness.

"Weiwei, this necklace is in really good condition."

"It doesn't look cheap at all; starting at 500,000 is too modest."

Xu Weiwei waved her hands repeatedly, her voice neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for everyone at the table to hear.

"Not at all, it's just a small token of my appreciation. I'm glad it gets published."

After she finished speaking, her gaze swept across Su Wuli's face.

It seemed unintentional, but Su Wuli saw it.

The bidding has begun.

The price jumped up faster than the previous lots.

People at the table whispered among themselves, "Who's taking these pictures?"

"It seems to be President Wang."

"Mr. Wang? Is he very familiar with Weiwei?"

"Who knows? Maybe it's just appreciation."

With the final hammer blow, two million.

The applause was even more enthusiastic than before.

Xu Weiwei stood up and bowed slightly in the direction of the sign-holding, her smile polite.

When she sat down, the people around her were praising her.

"Weiwei has a lot of influence."

"Two million? That's the highest price tonight, isn't it?"

"It's because Weiwei is thoughtful and willing to bring out good things."

Xu Weiwei shook her head softly, "I mainly want to contribute to charity; the quality of the items is secondary."

Chen Lingshuang smiled and chimed in from the side.

"That's right, the sentiment is the most important thing. Unlike some people who come empty-handed, you don't know if they came to attend the auction or just to crash the red carpet."

The speaker didn't name names, but there was a moment of silence at the table.

Wen Yan frowned and put down the cup in her hand.

"That's an interesting point of view. 'Crossing the red carpet'? Everyone here tonight had an invitation, right? By your logic, anyone who didn't bring anything is considered 'crashing'? Do you think the organizer's invitation is just a piece of waste paper?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Shuang's expression changed. She was about to say something when Xu Weiwei pressed her hand down.

She smiled and tried to smooth things over, "Wen Yan, don't be angry. Lin Shuang was just saying it casually and didn't mean anything by it."

She paused and looked at Su Wuli again, her gaze filled with unwavering concern.

"Don't take it to heart, Wuli. You're so popular now, your schedule must be packed. It's normal to forget to prepare. Everyone understands."

Su Wuli was full of sincerity and consideration, but everyone at the table could hear the underlying meaning in her words.

Every word says the same thing: You didn't bring anything.

Someone nearby whispered a reply.

"It's not a big deal if you don't bring it; it's the thought that counts."

"Yes, yes, yes, it's great to have Teacher Su here."

"However, as celebrities and public figures, we should at least show some appreciation on these kinds of occasions."

The speaker's voice was not loud, but it was very clear.

Su Wuli tightened her grip on the cup slightly, noticing that there were two other people at the table who hadn't brought anything either.

One of them was a newcomer who had just debuted, and he kept his head down, not daring to speak.

The other was an older actor whose popularity had waned, who sat in a corner and was ignored by everyone from beginning to end.

Nobody mentioned them.

Only she was put on the spot by Xu Weiwei's words.

The more famous you are, the more you should show your support; the more important it is not to come empty-handed, the more likely you are to be watched.

Wen Yan glanced at her, then looked at the people at the table, and spoke in a more steady voice than before.

"It's not just Kiri who didn't bring anything tonight. Some people bring their own things, so why do they have to count everyone who didn't?"

She paused, then glanced around the table. "When did this auction change its rules? No one is allowed in without bringing anything? I didn't see this rule in the invitations a few days ago."

There was a two-second silence on the table.

Some people were drinking water with their heads down, while others pretended to be watching from the stands.

Xu Weiwei's smile was still there, but it clearly froze for a moment.

Chen Lingshuang was about to speak when Xu Weiwei stopped her.

"There's no such thing as not letting people in. I just think that Wuli's popularity is rising now, and it would be a shame if she didn't show her face. Her fans are all looking forward to it."

After Xu Weiwei finished speaking, she smiled and raised her champagne glass to Su Wuli.

Her posture was poised and graceful, as if nothing had happened.

Su Wuli looked at her and also picked up her cup and took a sip.

The champagne glass was set down, and the bottom of the glass made a very soft sound as it hit the table.

Looking up at Xu Weiwei's smiling face, she said, "Lin Shuang is just straightforward; she doesn't mean any harm."

Several people nearby also looked over, some with curiosity and others waiting to see how she would respond.

Su Wuli suddenly smiled.

"Lin Shuang is right. Those who can contribute their time and effort should contribute their money to charity. It's really inappropriate that I didn't bring anything with me tonight."

Xu Weiwei was clearly taken aback.

Chen Lingshuang, who was standing nearby, was also taken aback.

None of the others at the table expected Su Wuli to admit it herself.

Su Wuli picked up the glass of champagne and swirled it. "But speaking of which..."

He paused, raised his eyes, and scanned the table before finally landing on Xu Weiwei's face.

"The sentiment behind something isn't something that can be measured entirely by money."

She noticed a slight shift in Xu Weiwei's eyes before continuing.

"The necklace you just bought sold for two million, which is certainly a token of your appreciation, but just because some people didn't bring anything tonight doesn't mean they weren't original."

Su Wuli smiled and put down the cup. "It's just a different way of doing things."

The table became even quieter.

Xu Weiwei's smile was still on her face, but her lips froze for a moment.

Chen Lingshuang opened her mouth as if to say something, but Xu Weiwei gently pressed her mouth down.

Wen Yan smiled slightly, suppressing a laugh without saying a word.

Xu Weiwei quickly recovered and said with a smile, "Wuli is right, the intention is the most important thing, the method doesn't matter."

Su Wuli looked at her and nodded. "It's good that Weiwei understands."

After saying that, he turned his gaze back to the stage.

The auctioneer is introducing the next item in a loud voice, accompanied by the crisp sound of the gavel.

The table became lively again, as if nothing had happened.

Xu Weiwei didn't say anything more, her gaze fixed on the stage, lost in thought.

Chen Lingshuang lowered her head and flipped through the auction catalog, but couldn't turn a single page after a long time.

Wen Yan glanced at him, leaned closer, lowered her voice, and smiled, "Well done, you've grown up."

Su Wuli looked at the stage and replied softly, "I'm telling the truth."

Wen Yan pursed her lips, suppressing a laugh. "Yeah, a harsh truth."

The auction is halfway through, time for a break.

The artists all returned to their temporary dressing rooms.

Su Wuli touched up her lipstick in front of the mirror and pursed her lips.

The reflection in the mirror showed her with exquisite makeup, and her pearl earrings shimmered softly under the light.

The next moment, another person appeared in the mirror.

Su Wuli suddenly turned around.