Chapter 187 - 187 183 Charity Auction

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187: Chapter 183 Charity Auction 187: Chapter 183 Charity Auction Crab roe shark’s fin, crab meat asparagus, stir-fried crab paste, crab roe fish lips, steamed crab claws, steamed Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs… Before starting the meal, high-quality green tea was used for rinsing the mouth to remove any miscellaneous tastes, leaving enough room for aftertaste. Then, one could slowly “pick and choose”, complemented by secret recipe vinegar for added flavor, which allowed the rich original taste of the crab to ferment and diffuse. The meal concluded to the delight of both host and guests, and Ye Fan became more familiar with Zhao Shuaijiang, Tang Mingyi, and the others. During the meal, Zhao Shuaijiang mentioned going to Longwan Mountain after eating, but Ye Fan immediately shook his head and gently declined, “Let’s go another time.” “Alright,” Zhao Shuaijiang immediately said with a smile, “By the way, Yun Qi Club is having a small high-end charity auction from 8:30 to 9:30, followed by a party. How about we join in the fun?” “I received an invitation too,” Tang Mingyi said with a smile. The others also indicated one after another that they had invitations. After speaking, they all turned to look at Ye Fan, clearly caring whether he was willing to go. Ye Fan smiled and said, “Can I bring someone in? If so, I’d be happy to attend a charity auction.” “Hehe, of course,” Zhang Ruolin said, “Ticket holders can bring one to three family members or friends into the venue. We have a total of five invitations here, so it’s no problem for all of us to go together.” Ye Fan nodded slightly and said, “Then after our meal, let’s go to the Yun Qi Charity Auction.” Since they needed to make it to the charity auction by 8:30, Ye Fan and the others didn’t spend a long time dining. Just past 8 o’clock, they finished their meal, left Mingxuan, and drove to Yun Qi Club. Yun Qi Club was a prestigious place in Hua Hai City, frequented by the wealthy and influential. It often hosted elegant and cutting-edge activities, such as charity auctions, ancient painting appraisal sessions, tea tasting salons, and exotic stone exhibits, as well as high-end parties. Many people of wealth and status in Hua Hai City took pride in attending events at Yun Qi Club. As for gold-diggers, fresh-faced models, and B-list celebrities eager to land a wealthy spouse, they were even more desperate to get a chance to attend an event at Yun Qi Club. When Ye Fan and his group arrived at Yun Qi Club, it was already 8:37. By the time they presented their invitations and entered the hall where the auction was held, the auction had already been going on for a bit. Ye Fan looked around and saw about a hundred men and women sitting below the auctioneer’s podium, varying in age but all dressed elegantly and with extraordinary bearing, clearly the elite of Hua Hai City. On the podium, an auctioneer with glasses and a scholarly demeanor was holding a delicate Nose Snuff Bottle and introducing its history and age. Led by Zhao Shuaijiang, Ye Fan and the rest of the group quietly found a place to sit down below the auctioneer’s podium. Once Ye Fan and the others were seated, the auction for the Nose Snuff Bottle, which was nearly two hundred years old and dated back to the Qing Dynasty Jiaqing Period, began officially. Bobo sat next to Ye Fan, thinking he was genuinely from a common background and unfamiliar with charity auctions. Thus, she explained in a low voice, “At charity auctions like this, the items are donated by philanthropists, and the money raised goes to support a specific charity initiative. The funds raised from this auction will be used to help support remote and impoverished mountain schools.” “Uh-huh,” Ye Fan nodded. Bobo continued, “Yun Qi Club is the best in Hua Hai City at organizing small high-end charity auctions. They hold one or two charity auctions every month, so many people are willing to offer their treasures for auction as donations. Also, a lot of people enjoy participating in Yun Qi Club’s charity auctions because they often encounter rare treasures that are hard to find on the market.” “Hehe, that’s pretty good,” Ye Fan commented with a smile, “The owner of Yun Qi Club is quite thoughtful.” “Giggle, of course,” Bobo chuckled, “Sister Yun Qi is not only beautiful and capable, but she also has a big heart.” “Sister Yun Qi?” Ye Fan was surprised and asked, “The owner is a woman?” “Yes, and Yun Qi is only twenty-six years old,” Helian Bobo said with a bit of admiration. While they were speaking in low voices, suddenly, Ye Fan felt a small commotion at the auction venue, with everyone turning their heads to look towards the entrance of the hall. Many even stood up. Ye Fan and Helian Bobo couldn’t help but turn their heads to look as well, and their eyes lit up. They saw from the entrance of the hall, a beautiful woman dressed in an apricot-colored evening gown, lightly holding the arm of another beautiful woman in a pure white gown, with several people following behind them. The woman in the apricot-colored evening gown was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, tall and slim, with an exquisitely beautiful face that could overthrow states and cities and an aristocratic and dignified demeanor. She wore a confident and gentle smile on her beautiful face, showing not the slightest signs of stage fright under the gaze of everyone. The beautiful lady in the pure white gown was slightly over twenty, equally tall and elegant and her countenance was absolutely stunning, but her demeanor was ethereal as if she were a celestial being detached from the world, attracting everyone’s attention. Both women were top-notch in figure and appearance, and their distinctive auras complemented each other, shining and competing in beauty, causing everyone’s eyes to fixate on them. “Huh, even Shen Yan has come to this charity auction,” Ye Fan thought to himself, surprised by the girl in the white gown. Indeed, the woman in the pure white gown was none other than Shen Yan, the hottest little music queen on the Mandarin pop music scene. At that moment, Helian Bobo said to Ye Fan with a bit of surprise, “Wow, I didn’t expect Yun Qi to be able to invite Shen Yan. This auction is going to be lively.” “The woman who came in with Shen Yan is Yun Qi, the owner of the Yun Qi Club?” Ye Fan couldn’t help but ask softly. Helian Bobo nodded and said, “Exactly, it is Yun Qi herself. Her full name is Dongfang Yun Qi.” “Hmm,” Ye Fan responded, somewhat admiring Dongfang Yun Qi for operating such a high-end and famous club at such a young age. While Ye Fan and Helian Bobo were talking quietly, Dongfang Yun Qi had already walked up to the crowd with Shen Yan. Dongfang Yun Qi, with a stunningly beautiful face, greeted everyone with an elegant and charming smile, “I’m sorry for interrupting everyone’s auction pleasure.” Having said that, she gave everyone a polite bow. “Not at all, not at all…” The crowd shook their heads and called out in unison. Dongfang Yun Qi stood up straight after her bow, her jade-like hands gently lifted and pressed down slightly, prompting immediate silence from the crowd. “I would like to introduce to everyone, this is Miss Shen Yan, the little music queen who has won fans numbering in the tens and hundreds of millions across all of Asia,” she introduced Shen Yan. Shen Yan stepped forward half a step, greeting everyone with a smile, “Hello everyone, I apologize for disturbing your elegant gathering. I was just delayed due to tight concert rehearsal schedules, and there was a small accident. Please forgive me.” “It’s okay, it’s okay. We’re very happy that Miss Shen could attend,” people said, chattering away. Subsequently, guided by Dongfang Yun Qi, Shen Yan gracefully walked to a seat in the front row below the auction stage. The auction continued, but the atmosphere was completely different now. Almost all the men were rubbing their hands together, preparing to show off in the upcoming auctions, to gain both a good reputation for charity and to attract the attention of the two great beauties, Shen Yan and Dongfang Yun Qi. Especially the young unmarried men, who were visibly fired up. It was well known that after the charity auction, there would be a party, and if one could stand out, perhaps they would get a chance to dance with Shen Yan or Dongfang Yun Qi.

Chapter 187 - 187 183 Charity Auction

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