As Ling Yuan and Luo Xi walked to the VIP booth, they heard a quarrel.

"This booth has always belonged to me. What on earth did you do? Manager Feng, is this how you do things?" A well-maintained middle-aged woman was glaring at Manager Feng, the organizer of the auction, with a look as if she wanted to eat him alive.

Next to the woman stood a young man with heavy makeup. Although his face was covered with thick foundation, it was still difficult to hide the dark circles under his eyes.

"That's right, Manager Feng, you've gone too far! My sister has always been taking care of your business, and you treat her like this? You've made my sister so mad, can you afford to compensate her?" Although the young man was quite tall, he was obviously lacking in confidence when speaking, and he couldn't even straighten his fingers when pointing at people.

The man known as Manager Feng was sweating profusely. He wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief and explained anxiously, "Ms. Liu, I'm so sorry. Our auction has always been conducted according to the rules. All seats are arranged according to the capital verification results. I really can't help you."

Upon hearing this, Ms. Liu flew into a rage, her voice rising in intensity. "I came here today for your grand prize, the Pink Star. I'm always confident in what I do, and even this grand prize, I'm completely confident I can secure. But I want to ask, who else can surpass me in capital verification?"

The young man quickly echoed, "Exactly. Unless you show us the results of the capital verification, we won't give up."

Manager Feng looked embarrassed and said helplessly, "Ms. Liu, as you know, customer information is strictly confidential. I really can't show it to you."

At that moment, a waiter rushed over, phone in hand. Manager Feng, as if he had found a savior, hurriedly took the call and nodded respectfully to the person on the other end, "Yes, yes." Then, turning to Ms. Liu, he said nervously, "Ms. Liu, our boss wants you to answer the phone."

"Who's your boss? Why should I answer his call..." Before Ms. Liu could finish her words, Manager Feng whispered a name in her ear. Instantly, Ms. Liu's face paled. She frantically took the phone, remaining silent throughout the entire conversation. Then, hastily grabbing the young man, she turned and tried to leave.

The young man seemed to want to argue something, but Ms. Liu raised her hand and slapped him hard without mercy. The young man felt pain and had to shut up obediently and followed Ms. Liu away.

Manager Feng then noticed their presence and quickly led them to the booth with a respectful look on his face.

Ling Yuan and Luo Xi, who witnessed this farce, smiled at each other and did not take this little matter to heart.

After taking their seats, Ling Yuan gently accompanied Luo Xi through the exquisite auction brochure. Luo Xi's eyes inadvertently fell on the pink diamond ring, the finale. The ring radiated an enchanting light, breathtakingly beautiful, as if it had a magical power that once it touched her, she could no longer look away. Ling Yuan keenly noticed the change in Luo Xi's expression and secretly decided in his heart that no matter what, he would obtain this ring.

"Do you like it?" Ling Yuan asked softly, his voice as gentle as the spring breeze.

Luo Xi nodded honestly: "I like it."

Ling Yuan's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a doting smile: "As long as you like it."

However, Luo Xi's attention was suddenly drawn to another item. She carefully checked the auction order of this item, silently memorized it, and then continued to browse other items.

After seeing Ling Yuan and Luo Xi take their seats, the two men who had just had a conflict with Manager Feng cast their eyes over here with unfriendly expressions.

That woman was Liu Meilan, a female entrepreneur who had built a considerable fortune after years of hard work in the business world. However, she was over fifty years old and childless, so her wealth was more than she could spend.

Her greatest hobby in life was to spend money on those young and handsome boys, enjoying the feeling of being surrounded and flattered by them, as if this could help her regain her lost youth.

The young hunk beside her is a minor influencer she recently sponsored, who goes by the English name Paul. Paul was once a relatively unknown figure in the entertainment industry, struggling to make ends meet for a meager salary and a meager schedule. But after joining Liu Meilan, his treatment has skyrocketed. He now has designer clothes, free access to high-end establishments, and vastly more resources than before, leading him to a life he could never have imagined before.

However, they suffered a great loss here today, especially Paul. He had never suffered such grievance since he followed Liu Meilan, not to mention that he was slapped in public just now. This was a great humiliation for him.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Looking at the two people who had embarrassed him, he felt even more disgusted. With a quick glance, he quickly leaned in close to Liu Meilan's ear and whispered, "Sister, you're a well-known figure. Those two guys, who haven't even grown all their hair yet, actually dared to embarrass you like this. We can't just let this go. We have to get back at them."

Liu Meilan was already holding a grudge, and after hearing what Paul said, she felt even more furious. However, she also had concerns. After all, she didn't know who the other party was. If she acted rashly, she might end up provoking someone she shouldn't have provoked, which would be troublesome.

Paul saw Liu Meilan's concerns, and leaned close to Liu Meilan's ear and whispered a few words.

Liu Meilan listened and nodded with a gloomy expression.

Not long after, an auctioneer in an elegant cheongsam came in with light steps. Her every move revealed her elegant and refined temperament. As soon as she appeared, she attracted the attention of everyone present.

She stood at the center of the auction table and slowly glanced around. "Dear distinguished guests, welcome to today's jewelry auction. Every piece we present to you today embodies the painstaking efforts of our craftsmen. They may carry history or lead trends, and are sure to satisfy those with exceptional tastes..."

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