The Secret Realm of Time, His and Her Life Through the Changes

Hong Yun then noticed Zhou Yanruo next to Shang Yibo. She glanced at Zhou Yanruo's back with her eyes lowered and asked, "Who is that woman? Uh, she looks kind of familiar."

"Oh, I forgot to introduce her earlier. This is Zhou Yanruo, the chairman's assistant at Rushang Group, and also my agent."

"Oh, I remember now, that woman, the one who made headlines with your scandal. What agent? It's all just your PR strategy. Don't think I don't know what's going on," Hong Yun said loudly.

"Keep your voice down." Shang Yibo glanced around and saw that several people were already looking in their direction.

"Hey, you two are even wearing matching outfits. Don't think I can't see through your subtle displays of affection," Hong Yun said in a high-pitched voice, speaking very quickly.

"boring."

"Let's get to know each other again. I'm the Bobo Candy who can hit anything you point at." Hong Yun extended her hand to Shang Yibo and introduced herself, "I'm the head of the Bobo Candy Association's combat team."

"A combat group? You've found your organization?" Shang Yibo laughed helplessly. "Don't joke around. I don't need you guys like this. You should all go back to your studies or your jobs."

"How come I never noticed how cool and handsome you were when you were little? It seems that not only girls change a lot as they grow up, but boys can also change a lot as they grow up."

"You're still the same as when you were a kid, you haven't changed. You'll cause a ruckus at the slightest thing," Shang Yibo teased.

"Haha, no, no. I'm studying media now, and I'm planning to ask my grandfather to invest in setting up a cultural company for me. How about you come work for my company then? What can that little entertainment company, Yihua, possibly accomplish?"

As Hong Yun's words became increasingly outrageous, Shang Yibo gradually grew impatient. He frowned, wondering why he was standing there enduring such nonsense.

He turned his head slightly, his face clearly showing indifference and impatience.

At this moment, Fang Xichen walked over from the side. She had been watching the two of them and noticed that Shang Yibo looked very upset, so she quickly came over to help her son out of the predicament.

"Yun'er, it's been years since I last saw you, you've become more and more beautiful." Fang Xichen said to Hong Yun with a smile, then turned to Shang Yibo, "Yibo, it's been so many years since you last saw each other, have a good chat."

Hong Yun, however, didn't take it to heart and continued, "You need to focus on filming and not mess around. I'll keep an eye on you."

Shang Yibo coldly said, "Incomprehensible." After saying that, he turned around and walked away quickly.

Hong Yun, holding up her skirt, chased after her, shouting, "Don't go, I haven't finished talking yet!"

The charity gala is about to begin, and staff are guiding the guests to their seats.

Zhou Yanruo found Shang Yibo and led him to a seat.

"Was that lady your friend?" Zhou Yanruo asked.

"It's a family friend; I met them when I was a child."

"They've been friends since childhood. No wonder you two seemed to be having a great time chatting."

"What's so great about her? She said she wanted to supervise my filming and that she was in charge of some kind of combat team. She's talking nonsense. She was crazy when she was a kid, but I didn't expect her to be even crazier now that she's grown up," Shang Yibo said with dissatisfaction. "Can you give me a different seat? If I sit next to her, I don't know what kind of nonsense she'll say next."

"The seats were arranged in advance, and it's difficult to change them at the last minute, so please bear with it. We'll leave after the auction of the donated items from Rushang Group is over."

"It would be great if you could leave sooner. Remember to come and see me."

"Don't worry, everything will be arranged."

The arrangements for the charity gala are the same every year, with nothing new and nothing wrong with them.

After the clinking of glasses, the important part of the charity gala began: the auction of donated items.

The atmosphere instantly became warm and enthusiastic, with each donated item carrying the donor's deep affection. They not only possess extremely high artistic value but also embody selfless care for society.

The auctioneer passionately introduced each item on stage, his loud and engaging voice creating a tense and exciting atmosphere. The audience actively participated in the bidding, expressing their support and love for charity in their own way.

As each item was successfully auctioned, the amount raised at the charity gala continued to climb.

The donation from Rushang Group is particularly noteworthy. It is a beautiful Suzhou embroidery piece from the private collection of the chairman's wife, Fang Xichen. It was made by the 19th generation inheritor of the Ni school, the most representative school of Suzhou embroidery.

Before the auction, Chu Fanqing, along with his wife Fang Xichen and Shang Yibo, went on stage together to take photos with the collection.

Zhou Yanruo was stunned when she saw the donated items on the stage. Wasn't that the Suzhou embroidery gift that Grandpa Su Bingyin had given to Grandma? Grandma had always treasured it like a precious gem. How did it end up here and become Fang Xichen's private collection?

The host was very good at creating a lively atmosphere. He handed the gavel to Shang Yibo, who then presided over the auction of the donated item.

He first introduced the exquisite Suzhou embroidery to the guests present, emphasizing its preciousness as it was made by the 19th generation successor of the Ni school, as well as the artistic value and cultural heritage it embodies.

Guests raised their bidding paddles one after another. The moment the starting price was announced, the room erupted into a tense and fierce bidding atmosphere. Each price increase was accompanied by gasps and applause from the audience, as if a battle without gunpowder was taking place.

The final bid reached an astonishing 3000 million. Fang Xichen nodded to Shang Yibo. Shang Yibo raised the gavel and began the countdown: "Thirty million once, thirty million twice, thirty million three times."

With a "thud," the auction hammer fell.

The host stepped onto the stage, took the microphone from Shang Yibo, and announced, "Today's auction champion has been decided: this exquisite Suzhou embroidery piece. Thank you, Mr. Shang, for your excellent hosting. Please return to your seat."

Shang Yibo stepped off the stage and returned to his seat, his gaze searching for Zhou Yanruo. She had promised him she could leave early.

The host continued, "Today's auction champion was won by our special guest, Singapore Rongchang Capital. Here, we have some good news to share with you in advance: Dongmao platform will join hands with Singapore Rongchang Capital to create a new chapter in cross-border e-commerce platforms. Now, please welcome Mr. Jian Zheng, representative of Singapore Rongchang Capital, to the stage."