Chapter 61 - 61 61 Dinner - Teasing

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61: Chapter 61 Dinner – Teasing 61: Chapter 61 Dinner – Teasing After everyone was seated, the entire venue gradually quieted down, and the auction officially began. The host slowly walked onto the stage, took the microphone and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, the auction is about to begin. Let’s welcome the organizer of tonight’s dinner, Mr. Ji Tao.” As the host’s voice faded, the venue erupted into applause. Under the gaze of the audience, a middle-aged man dressed in a white robe leisurely made his way to the microphone, cleared his throat twice and began, “Welcome everyone present here. I’m hosting tonight’s auction dinner to raise funds for students in impoverished areas, hoping everyone can donate generously...” Ye Shikai was feeling somewhat drowsy; all these formalities were tedious and lengthy. In plain terms, wasn’t he just hoping everyone would eagerly bid on items? Why make it sound so grandiose? He wasn’t accustomed to such talk. Rubbing his eyelids, he leaned his head gently on the sofa chair, while Luo Shiqi called over a waiter, poured a cup of coffee, and handed it to Ye Shikai. “How is it, these charity dinners are pretty boring, right?” Luo Shiqi said with a smile, looking every bit the dutiful wife. “Yeah, this opening speech is really uninteresting. When does the auction start?” Ye Shikai asked impatiently. Almost an hour had passed, and the middle-aged man on the stage had been talking in flowery language without getting to the point. These lavish yet empty words were probably just a matter of face for the wealthy. “When does the auction start?” Ye Shikai downed a sip of coffee from his cup and rubbed his temples, trying to muster some energy. “It should be starting soon... probably in about another hour or so,” Luo Shiqi said to Ye Shikai with a complicit smile and a hint of mischief in her tone. “What!” Had his reaction not been quick, he would have shouted out loud. Even so, several nearby guests looked back at him. The venue was very quiet, after all, Ji Tao was a well-known business tycoon in Yanjing, and none of the senior executives from the ordinary sections dared to disrespect him. But when they saw Luo Shiqi beside Ye Shikai, they turned back as if they had seen King Yan himself, their faces still bearing unmistakable fear. “It seems you’re quite influential,” Ye Shikai said helplessly, looking at Luo Shiqi with a face full of incredulity as it seemed she had become the figurative Underground Queen in Yanjing. “Hehe, of course, who in Yanjing dares not to show me some respect,” Luo Shiqi responded, not annoyed by his words but rather triumphantly. The Luo Shiqi of today hardly carried the authority of the Underground Queen; she was more like a capricious little girl. “Alas, look at the murderous aura you give off; I’m curious who would dare to marry you.” “Heehee, why don’t you come and marry me?” After saying this, Luo Shiqi stretched out her arms, intending to link hers with his. Ye Shikai regretted his tease; he hadn’t expected her to take it seriously. Ye Shikai hurriedly extracted his arm from Luo Shiqi’s embrace, glancing nervously at Su Qingyu, relieved that she hadn’t noticed. If Su Qingyu saw that, it would truly be the end of it. “Nonsense, I have a family,” Ye Shikai declared, his face showing annoyance. If he didn’t show some authority, she might think it’s okay to tease him every day. “But... I wouldn’t mind,” Luo Shiqi said, licking her sensual red lips, her voice sultry and alluring. But I do mind... “Don’t mess around, my wife is watching over there,” Ye Shikai adjusted his outfit, trying to look serious. This Luo Shiqi must truly be the reincarnation of a vixen, continuously flirting with him. “Pfft, is your wife’s chest bigger than mine, or her hips firmer, or does she have more money than me? You care so much about her,” Luo Shiqi said with irritation. “I...” Ye Shikai wanted to refute her, but it seemed that the facts were true. In terms of status, Luo Shiqi was a tycoon, and Su Qingyu couldn’t compare. As for those physical attributes... he really dared not think about it; he hadn’t touched them after all, but a rough glance would suggest Luo Shiqi was likely the larger of the two... “I will always be with her,” Ye Shikai said firmly after a moment of contemplation. “What if... she doesn’t want you anymore?” Luo Shiqi dropped her coquettish demeanor, becoming extremely serious, her gaze filled with boundless expectation. The words struck deep in his heart, and he fell into contemplation once again... “Alright, I now announce that the charity auction dinner officially begins.” After two hours of continuous speeches, the auction finally started. “Thanks to Mr. Ji Tao for the opening speech, and now, dear guests, let me introduce the first auction item of today—a piece of Yuan Dynasty blue-and-white porcelain. The starting bid is eight million, with each increment of five hundred thousand. The bidding starts now.” The host spoke while an exquisite piece of blue-and-white porcelain was displayed on the stand behind him. Each item here was meticulously authenticated by a dedicated team, authenticity was no issue, especially when dealing with Yanjing’s renowned figures—you can’t fool them with fakes. “Eight million five hundred thousand.” “Nine million.” “Alright, the gentleman in the back bid ten million, do we have a higher bid?” ... “Sixteen million once, twice, sold. Congratulations to the gentleman.” With the final strike of the hammer by the host, the piece of blue-and-white porcelain was sold for sixteen million to the gentleman. Ye Shikai wasn’t interested in the tactics of the auction—whether the bids were high or low, in the end, the proceeds were going to impoverished areas. The more the merrier. “The next item up for auction is an Imperial Green jadeite Qilin pendant. The starting bid is thirty million, with each increment of five million.” As the words fell, the crowd started to get restless. This wasn’t just any jadeite; it was Imperial Green jadeite, exceedingly rare and more precious than gold. And with the Qilin, a traditional Huaxia auspicious creature said to transform misfortune into fortune and beckon luck while warding off evil, Ye Shikai fixed his gaze on the pendant on stage. It was neither too large nor too small, and its carving was fine and delicate, obviously the work of a master. Looking further at the jadeite, its color pure, rich, and free of any impurities, it indeed was a rare find in the world. No wonder the starting price was thirty million—it was likely that the bidding would be fierce. “Thirty-five million.” No sooner had the voice faded than a man raised his bidding card. “Forty million.” “Forty-five million, any further bids?” ... “Eighty million. Okay, the lady has bid eighty million, any more takers?” The host raised his voice once more, marking the climax of the auction. The jadeite pendant, starting at thirty million, had been bid up to eighty million. Although many coveted it, they balked at the million-dollar price tag and held back. “Eighty million once.” “Eighty million twice.” Just as the host was about to finalize the sale with the hammer, Ye Shikai saw Luo Shiqi’s lips curve upward slightly at the corner. Then, unhurriedly, she extended a slender and fair index finger.

Chapter 61 - 61 61 Dinner - Teasing

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