Young Master in Flower City

Chapter 654 - 655: It's All About the Money

"Three billion one hundred million, first time!" The auctioneer's powerful voice made Zhang Hao, He Yun... and their girlfriends anxious. These were cosmetics that could keep one's youthful looks for a hundred years.

However, the four young lords still showed no intention of competing. After all, the one making the bid was Murong Pengfei, and their fathers had to submit to the Murong Family. Did they dare to compete?

"Three billion one hundred million, second time!" The auctioneer's voice continued to resound: "Three billion one hundred million, third time. If no one raises the bid, the item will be sold!"

Below, no one responded.

Bang~

The auctioneer's gavel suddenly struck the podium: "Sold!"

He continued, "This set of everlasting youth cosmetics is officially sold for three billion one hundred million and becomes the possession of Young Master Murong!"

With these words, many women's eyes once again focused on Murong Pengfei. Wow, if you could snag a guy like this, you'd really be set for life. Don't hold me back, I want to have kids with him.

"Useless!" At this moment, Cui Yongyuan's girlfriend remarked, "If you fail to win the next Blue Sea Star, I'm breaking up with you, hmph..."

At the same time, the girlfriends of He Yun, Qiu Feng... also spoke up: "You promised to give me everything, hmph... not even willing to buy a trivial cosmetic for me, you don't love me!"

"..." Hearing these words, the three men's faces turned a shade of Tie Qing. Who knew Murong Pengfei would make a move?

Subsequently, He Yun continued, "I will personally put the next Blue Sea Star around your neck, okay!"

"Don't lie to me!" He Yun's girlfriend exclaimed adorably.

"Baby, I would never lie to you!"

"Alright!" He Yun's girlfriend smiled faintly, "I knew you still loved me!"

"..."

At this moment, a stunning goddess in a standard business suit stepped on stage in high heels, holding a golden brocade box revealed to everyone, quickly attracting many people's gazes to the box in her hand.

"Is this the Blue Sea Star?"

"I've heard that the Heart of the Blue Sea was excavated from Earth's core and was once in the largest auction house in the Imperial Capital, eventually sold for fifteen billion. I never expected to see it here today!"

"It's just that it's not meant for people like us!"

"..."

Clap clap clap~

At this moment, all the lights in the hall went out, and everyone saw the stunning goddess open the brocade box, instantly causing a radiant blue light in the darkness that terrified many. It indeed was the Blue Sea Star.

This light is a symbol of nobility.

Even at this moment, many people's gazes snuck a glance at Gu Yunxi, who seemed to be the only woman worthy of wearing it. However, everyone noticed Gu Yunxi's expression was very calm, as if she had no greed at all.

Wouldn't any woman love a top-tier gemstone? Perhaps she knows she can't afford to bid, so she's hiding it well, pretending not to care.

Murong Bai's expression carried a hint of coldness. If Gu Yunxi were still his girlfriend, he would stop at nothing to get the Blue Sea Star, yet now? It's all turned to nothing; Gu Yunxi now lies under another man's embrace.

No matter what, Murong Bai wanted to make Gu Yunxi regret it.

"This is the Blue Sea Star, as you all just witnessed!" At this moment, the auctioneer on stage spoke to the crowd: "This gem is among the world's top-tier, and I believe everyone here has heard of its name, so I won't go into too much detail!"

"The starting bid for the gem is ten billion!" The auctioneer's voice continued: "The bidding starts now!"

"Has it started?" Many people showed anticipation. This was the Blue Sea Star, the blue sapphire every woman dreams of, possessing it meant holding nobility.

"Ten billion one hundred million!" Soon, a voice sounded from the crowd. The first to speak was Murong Bai, causing many to be stunned. Who would he give the gem to? Could it be for Gu Yunxi? Or to make Gu Yunxi envious, jealous, and regretful?

At this moment, even Murong Pengfei was quite surprised. Interesting.

"Ten billion two hundred million!" Cui Yongyuan spoke. This time, he could not yield further; otherwise, wouldn't his girlfriend put him on his knees for a washboard?

"Ten billion five hundred million!"

"Ten billion eight hundred million!"

"Eleven billion!"

"..."

Voices kept rising, quickly driving the price of the Blue Sea Star to fifteen billion, but it kept rising. Clearly, no one wanted to give up, and the atmosphere in the entire room shifted to intense competition.

As for Xiao Tianyu, everyone ignored him. After all, Xiao Tianyu couldn't even afford the previously auctioned cosmetics, let alone this top-tier gem. Needless to say, he wouldn't even think about it.

Murong Bai glanced at Xiao Tianyu, showing a trace of coldness. His current state was all Xiao Tianyu's doing. He auctioned the gem as a means to retaliate against Xiao Tianyu and Gu Yunxi.

"Twenty billion!" Murong Bai's imposing voice vibrated in everyone's ears.

Oh my, it has already been bid up to twenty billion. Murong Bai really has deep pockets, spending twenty billion just to make someone regret?

Whoosh whoosh whoosh~

At this moment, several people's gazes turned to Gu Yunxi, but her expression remained unflinching. This sight was sure to disappoint Murong Bai.

Soon, everyone's gaze fell on Xiao Tianyu again, but Xiao Tianyu still sat there playing with his nails, seemingly indifferent.

"What can you give Gu Yunxi?" Finally, Murong Bai couldn't hold back any longer and blurted out a question: "Do you have twenty billion?"

Xiao Tianyu ignored Murong Bai as if he were a fool.

"..." Everyone felt speechless. At this time, shouldn't a man care about his pride? Xiao Tianyu didn't dare say a word, perhaps because money is the true confidence. Unable to afford the bid, he naturally had no ground to speak.

"Twenty billion, first time!" The auctioneer's powerful voice filled the room: "Twenty billion, second time!"

"Twenty billion three hundred million!" A voice rang out, and everyone turned to see Cui Yongyuan slowly lifting his paddle, causing his father Cui Jianghai's face to darken. This brat, all for courting a girl, is he really using twenty billion three hundred million, thinking his dad is made of money?

With this thought, Cui Jianghai glared fiercely at Cui Yongyuan, indicating for him to give up, but Cui Yongyuan simply ignored it, reasoning his father making money for his son to spend is just the way it should be.

"Twenty billion five hundred million!" He Yun spoke up.

"Twenty billion seven hundred million!"

"Twenty-one billion!"

"..."

The price kept rising, leaving the chairmen of the four major groups dumbfounded. A bunch of fools, are they planning to blow all their wealth on chasing girls? Damn, how did I end up with these sons?