While Xi Xi was still a little unwilling, she knew she couldn't persuade Mommy, so she nodded, "Then Daddy and Mommy have to come back early."
Shen Qingqing patiently replied, "Okay, I promise you."
The two little ones then held hands and went home.
The car finally drove away from the villa. After half an hour's drive, they finally arrived at Yunxing Building. This building was quite old.
It was said that its owner was very mysterious and rarely appeared in public.
Many large-scale auctions were held here, and the auctions here had a unique set of rules.
Pay first, then get the goods. All transactions must be conducted within the building. The security system and personnel in the building could ensure that no one would snatch the goods, but once the goods left, it was no longer their responsibility.
The car stopped. Fu Jingshu got out first, opened the passenger door, and placed his hand on Shen Qingqing's forehead.
Shen Qingqing smiled at him, took his arm, and walked towards the building.
They happened to see Ke Lin, who was eagerly waiting at the entrance of the building.
Seeing Shen Qingqing, he immediately walked over to her and handed her the invitation in his hand, "This is the auction invitation. Your seat is in the VIP box on the third floor."
Shen Qingqing nodded with satisfaction, "Well done."
This was good. She didn't want anyone to see her. This auction, she was determined to win, so she had to be in the dark to ensure victory.
Ke Lin showed no emotion on the surface, but he was very proud inside.
Every time he was praised by President Shen, he felt very happy. This was an affirmation of his ability.
As they spoke, he led Shen Qingqing and Fu Jingshu into the building. Because of the VIP invitation in their hands, no one stopped them. They even showed respect.
The box on the third floor looked very large, and the decoration inside was low-key yet luxurious.
As soon as Shen Qingqing entered, she was very satisfied. She walked to the window and looked down, finding it an excellent position to see the entire venue.
Ke Lin handed her a document, "President Shen, these are the people who might pose a threat to you at this auction. The others are not worth mentioning, but..."
Shen Qingqing's hand, which was flipping through the document, paused slightly, and she looked up at him.
She saw Ke Lin looking at a window directly opposite. The window was strictly guarded, and the lights inside were on, indicating that someone was already inside.
Ke Lin stepped forward and closed the window halfway, "I couldn't find out who was in that box."
Shen Qingqing also glanced at it and quickly looked away, "It's okay. No matter who is in there, I must get this item today."
Ke Lin said no more. He had confidence in President Shen.
Shen Qingqing looked down from the window. There were three floors in total. Apart from the boxes on the third floor, the second floor had neatly arranged tables and sofas.
The first floor was the simplest hall, with an aisle in the middle separating the two sides, with tables and chairs placed on each side.
Each table had a small bell. A gentle tap was enough to bid.
The second floor also had bells, but the third floor had buttons. They were on the table by the window. Ke Lin explained to her, "Just press it lightly, and the bell hanging by the window will ring."
Shen Qingqing nodded slightly, "Mm."
Her gaze was fixed on the host below, a man in his twenties, giving a grand speech on the podium.
Suddenly, a hand appeared before her.
Shen Qingqing followed the hand with its slender knuckles to Fu Jingshu. The man's handsome face showed a hint of displeasure.
"Is it nice to look at?"
Was he jealous?
The corners of Shen Qingqing's mouth curved up, her eyes filled with a smile, "It's okay, but compared to you, it's definitely not as good."
Fu Jingshu's stern face finally softened a little.
"Then look at me."
Shen Qingqing chuckled.
Fu Jingshu looked at her expressionlessly.
Shen Qingqing laughed for a while. She couldn't help but lean on him. Although the man was angry, his arms did not hesitate to embrace her.
Shen Qingqing's lips curved up, and she rested her head on his shoulder.
"Besides you, everyone else in my eyes..."
She didn't finish the rest of her sentence.
Fu Jingshu raised an eyebrow slightly and leaned in to listen, "What?"
Shen Qingqing glanced at him, a sly glint in her eyes, "Nothing, if you didn't hear it, then forget it. I don't repeat nice words."
Fu Jingshu gazed at her with his deep eyes.
But upon closer inspection, one could see a hint of helplessness in these eyes.
Just then, the host on the first floor tapped the table with a small golden hammer, "I now declare that the auction officially begins."
The auction hall, which had been somewhat noisy, gradually quieted down.
In the VIP box upstairs, Fu Jingshu held his wife's soft hand and asked in a low voice, "What are you going to bid on?"
Shen Qingqing did not answer but looked downstairs.
Fu Jingshu glanced at her somewhat distant expression, a flicker of concern in his eyes, but he didn't ask further. In fact, he could have investigated before coming.
But he didn't.
The first item on the first floor had already appeared. It was an old-fashioned vase.
Shen Qingqing lost interest after a glance and shifted her gaze.
Ke Lin's phone rang. He quietly withdrew to answer it, but no matter how light his voice was, Shen Qingqing heard it and only turned to glance.
Shen Qingqing was not interested in the first two items. Not to mention bidding, she didn't even look at them.
Fu Jingshu knew that this was not what she wanted and said nothing. He watched the items go by one by one until a jade bangle was placed on a tray and brought up.
Shen Qingqing's back slowly straightened.
Just then, Ke Lin returned, his face very solemn, "President Shen, when I was coming back, I saw someone come out of the box opposite."
"Who?"
"Ning Xin."
Shen Qingqing narrowed her eyes slightly.
Ke Lin said, "I investigated her before, but I could never find out who she was. Now it seems, since she's here, this auction today might not be easy."
Shen Qingqing suddenly asked, "Did Ning Xin see you just now?"
Ke Lin was not sure, "I don't know."
"It seems she did."
Shen Qingqing's gaze was fixed ahead.
Ke Lin subconsciously looked up and saw Ning Xin also push open the window, looking at Shen Qingqing through the two windows. Neither woman had any expression, but inexplicably, it was as if something in the air had ignited, and the atmosphere began to tense.
"President Shen..."
Ke Lin was a little worried. If Ning Xin deliberately made things difficult, then it might be...
Shen Qingqing quickly withdrew her gaze, her expression composed. She did not feel any panic upon seeing Ning Xin, "It's okay. What I want will be mine."
Just then, a man in a black suit went up and said a few words to the host.