Everyone speculated.
Was it because the money in their hands was insufficient?
Highly likely, after all, twenty million for a painting was already an exorbitant price.
Even if there were legends of treasures, no one knew if they were true or false. If they were false, twenty million would be wasted.
The host announced it three times.
In the end, Shen Qingqing did not press the button, and he decisively declared, "Sold."
The painting belonged to Ning Xin.
Receiving the item, she smiled at Shen Qingqing from afar, "Thank you for letting me have it."
Colin heard this and gasped, "Hiss, this woman did it on purpose, right? Just to annoy us!"
She clearly lost the auction, what do you mean by letting her have it?
Shen Qingqing showed no anger on her face. After glancing at Ning Xin, she turned to look at the items being auctioned below, not sparing Ning Xin another glance.
The young man behind Ning Xin asked in a low voice, "Boss, Shen Qingqing, she... doesn't have that much money?"
Ning Xin said indifferently, "She definitely has her own mục tiêu."
But clearly, this was not the item she wanted.
Otherwise, she would never give up so easily.
"Then what exactly is the thing she wants?"
"Let's see."
Ning Xin was not entirely sure, but she was certain that since Shen Qingqing came in person and had Fu Jingshu accompany her, she must attach great importance to this item.
If that was the case, no matter what, she had to get this item!
Thinking of her sister's current state, Ning Xin's heart felt heavy. Her cold eyes glanced at the window on the opposite side before calmly withdrawing her gaze.
The host's voice sounded from below, "The next item is a white jade thumb ring."
This white jade thumb ring was translucent in color and smooth to the touch, clearly indicating it was of superior quality. Furthermore, this thumb ring had a touching story.
The host spoke with emotion, using flowery language to vividly describe the story.
Whether the crowd believed it or not was unclear, but during the subsequent auction, many people placed bids.
Shen Qingqing waited until the prices were called out to a considerable extent before unhurriedly pressing the button. Almost as soon as the bell rang, the bell in the opposite window also rang.
This familiar scene caused everyone to hold their breath.
The host, however, was extremely excited. After all, regardless of who bought the item, their venue would still make money, and competition naturally drove prices higher.
He was happy to witness this.
"Ten million, thirteen million..."
His voice bidding was very high-pitched.
In the end, the thumb ring was purchased by Ning Xin for fifty million.
Seeing this, the crowd sighed.
"I thought Fu Jingshu's wife would surely be invincible, but I didn't expect her to lose so miserably at the auction."
"Weren't the rumors that Master Fu doted on his wife immensely, that they were deeply in love, and that he never had any scandals? Why does it seem different now?"
"Yes, if she didn't have enough money, why didn't Master Fu bid?"
The crowd was in a heated discussion. Initially, they were hesitant, mindful of Fu Jingshu and Shen Qingqing hearing them. Later, seeing that the two showed no reaction and the private room remained quiet, their voices grew louder.
Meanwhile, in the private room, Ning Xin was fiddling with the thumb ring in her hand.
The man behind her sneered, "It seems these two are not such a loving couple either."
Ning Xin paused, "Not necessarily."
"How do you say that?"
The man cautiously glanced at his boss.
Ning Xin did not intend to explain. Instead, she looked at the thumb ring in her hand, her expression somewhat displeased. She casually placed the thumb ring on the table, showing no regard for the item she had just paid fifty million for.
The man became a little anxious, "Boss, are you still bidding on the next item?"
Ning Xin remained silent.
The man disapproved of this course of action but dared not be too forceful. He could only try to persuade her, "Boss, we don't have that much budget this time. If you continue to bid, it will be detrimental to us. Moreover, these items are not what we need..."
"Then what do you suggest I do?"
Ning Xin raised her eyes, her gaze slightly cold, falling on him.
The man swallowed and said, "I think it would be better if we continue to bid on the next items, but..."
His voice was lowered, audible only to Ning Xin.
"That's a viable plan."
Seeing that he had persuaded the boss, the man finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Colin, on the other hand, was indignant, "President Shen, this woman is doing it on purpose. If I had known she was here, I would have found a way to drive her away."
Shen Qingqing said calmly, "She came prepared, so whatever you do will be useless."
Colin ran his fingers through his hair, "Then what should we do? The items you wanted have all been taken."
He estimated that the bracelet next would also be lost.
Shen Qingqing, however, said unhurriedly, "If she's willing to bid, then let her bid, as long as she has enough money."
She did not take the other party's obstruction seriously at all.
Seeing her confident demeanor, Colin knew he was worrying unnecessarily, "True, I've never seen anyone who could outbid you for an item, President Shen."
The last item to be auctioned was the jade bracelet.
This jade bracelet should have been presented earlier, but when those two items cut in line, it was moved to the end.
As soon as it appeared, everyone was observing. Ning Xin also watched Shen Qingqing's side. Seeing that she made no move for a long time, Ning Xin also did not move and glanced at the man.
The man shook his head slightly.
This item could not be bid on. If the price really started to rise, who knew how high it would soar. Although the jade bracelet looked good, its value alone was far inferior to other treasures.
Ning Xin lowered her eyes and took a sip of water.
The bell in the opposite room rang.
"Five million!"
With a soft sound, the gavel fell on the small table. The host was once again immersed in a strange and familiar excitement.
The two ladies today were both warriors!
As expected, Ning Xin also quickly bid, "Ten million."
This time, she didn't tap the button but called out the price directly.
Shen Qingqing was not to be outdone, "Twenty million."
Ning Xin quickly looked up at her, not understanding what was special about this bracelet that made her willing to pay such a high price. However, the more Shen Qingqing valued it, the more she had to snatch it.
"Twenty-five million."
Shen Qingqing followed, "Thirty million."
In just a few sentences, this jade bracelet, originally worth a million, instantly soared to thirty million!
Another clash between the big players, and the crowd dared not make a sound.
This time, Shen Qingqing did not bid through the window but pushed the window open, revealing a delicate and beautiful face. She had always revealed her face after the auction, but this time was different.
Behind her stood a tall and stern man.
It was precisely Fu Jingshu.
He stood there, one hand resting on the windowsill. From the perspective of others, it looked as if he was holding Shen Qingqing in his arms, in a very intimate pose.
It was clear that his unwavering presence was Shen Qingqing's backing.