At eight o’clock on Saturday evening, in the business conference hall of Cloud Top Hotel, the Jiaxing Auction officially commenced.
The highlight of this auction was Luo Lin’s return; two of her artworks were up for bidding.
This news had been released early, and nearly all the art-loving elites of Beicheng flocked to Cloud Top Hotel that night. They were eager to witness Luo Lin’s artistic prowess, especially considering it had been several years since her works were last auctioned.
The Qin family, under Qin Siling’s arrangement, was given seats in the tenth row. To make his wife happy, Qin Han not only took a bidding paddle for himself but also got one with a matching number for his wife. Wang Keru didn’t say anything.
Shen Wanqing sat by Qin Siyuan’s side, feeling particularly excited. This was the upper-class society she had always dreamt of; no, it was a hundred times more extravagant than she could have ever imagined!
Moreover, after tonight, she would also become a celebrity! Uncle Qin had mentioned that he would use commercial manipulation to raise the price of her painting. If it could surpass Luo Lin’s, then she would become the next genius artist.
She had heard that after the auction, there would be a small cocktail party. By then, her fame would surely allow her to meet more influential people, significantly increasing her own worth.
What could Gu Anxi’s little bit of skill count for then?
Just thinking about it made Shen Wanqing quiver with excitement!
By then, the conference hall was almost full; only the front row remained vacant. Shen Wanqing quietly asked Qin Siling, who lazily replied, "The front row is for the Four Great Families. Others can’t even touch the fringe."
A look of yearning appeared on Shen Wanqing’s face as the first row gradually began to fill.
The first to surprise her was Chu Ci and Chu Yan appearing together. The siblings followed their parents and quietly took their seats.
Shen Wanqing was shocked. Was Chu Yan... a member of the Beicheng Chu family?
It wasn’t just her; even Qin Siling was surprised. She was considered married into a collateral branch of the Chu family, but she had barely ever met the main family’s siblings. To think it was Chu Ci and Chu Yan!
What shocked them even more was Jiang Wanyin’s arrival. Dressed in a sleek black suit, he looked smart and distinguished. He came alone, calmly taking a seat as if he were accustomed to such scenes. The latest_epɪ_sodes are on_the 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹•𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖•𝗇𝗲𝘁
Just when Shen Wanqing was still reeling from shock, Bo Xichen arrived with Gu Anxi. The Chu siblings’ appearance had already been eye-catching, but when Bo Xichen walked in accompanied by Gu Anxi, the entire audience seemed to hold its breath.
Who was that girl? Why had they never seen her in Beicheng before?
Gu Anxi wore an off-the-shoulder, knee-length white dress, layered with a black blazer, her hair tied in a ponytail. Despite her considerable height, she opted for mid-heel shoes. She possessed a versatile charm, able to be both sweet and cool, assertive yet gentle.
Bo Xichen was also in formal attire. His appearance was normally outstanding enough, but tonight, he seemed even more radiant, attracting the collective gaze of all the women present.
However, Bo Xichen’s gaze fell only on the beautiful girl beside him. He naturally placed a hand on her shoulder, guiding her to sit. Instantly, any improper thoughts harbored by the men and women in the room were extinguished.
Bo Xichen leaned towards her and said, "If there’s anything you want to buy, I’ll bid on it for you."
Gu Anxi casually flipped through the auction catalog. "There’s nothing I particularly want."
He chuckled, casually resting his arm on the back of her chair, allowing her to lean against him slightly. Occasionally, he would lower his head to exchange a few quiet words with her.