"Twenty million," a voice from the adjacent private room rang out again, unhurriedly.
Jiang Nuan: "!!!"
Mu Jiuchen: "Fifty million!"
Jiang Nuan: "..." As expected of someone throwing money around to show support, truly impressive.
Adjacent private room: "Sixty million."
Mu Jiuchen: "One hundred million."
As Mu Jiuchen's voice fell, the entire charity gala fell silent.
The host's microphone almost dropped to the floor.
Chu Yunying looked at Mu Jiuchen in surprise. Was he spending a fortune for Jiang Nuan?
Chu Yunying was envious and jealous, her sharp fingernails drawing blood from her fingers.
Back then, she shouldn't have gone abroad to study.
She should have stayed in the country and guarded Mu Jiuchen properly.
Then she wouldn't have to worry about rent, nor worry about money.
Wealthy people like them could casually throw out a hundred million, while she toiled endlessly, her monthly earnings barely enough for living expenses.
This disparity made her furious.
It only strengthened her resolve to win back Mu Jiuchen's heart.
"One hundred million, third time."
No one else bid.
"Congratulations to this gentleman for winning our beautiful blue diamond necklace!"
Mu Jiuchen slowly curved his lips.
Though he wasn't sure if it was the blue diamond he wanted, he'd secure it first.
If it wasn't suitable, he could auction it off again, and the proceeds could still be used to support disaster areas and impoverished students.
The auction gala concluded. Mu Jiuchen and Jiang Nuan had no intention of attending the subsequent reception.
Mu Jiuchen had Chen Feng handle the formalities.
Ye Anran and Chu Yunying offered their congratulations.
Mu Jiuchen merely nodded indifferently.
"Nuan Nuan, we can go home now." Mu Jiuchen stood up, pulling Jiang Nuan's hand.
Jiang Nuan let him lead her away.
"Miss Chu, Miss Ye, we'll be leaving first," Jiang Nuan said to the two women, who were both beautifully dressed for the occasion.
Especially Chu Yunying, she was as pure as a lotus in a pond, evoking a sense of pity.
Chu Yunying and Ye Anran knew they had no power to keep them there.
They could only watch them leave.
Upon arriving at the adjacent private room, they encountered Han Yifan, who was just exiting.
Mu Jiuchen's expression suddenly darkened. He pulled Jiang Nuan into his arms, constantly asserting his claim in front of Han Yifan.
Han Yifan's sharp gaze fell on Mu Jiuchen's stern, handsome face. He smiled and said, "Ninth Master, congratulations on winning the blue diamond!"
Mu Jiuchen sneered, "Didn't some people boast they absolutely had to get the blue diamond to apologize to my wife?"
He had thought Han Yifan would continue bidding, but he had given up at a hundred million.
Han Yifan, hearing the sarcasm in his words, wasn't angered. "You are Nuan Nuan's husband. If you want to give it, can I stop you?"
His words were reasonable!
Yet, they grated on Mu Jiuchen.
Han Yifan was being intentional. But Mu Jiuchen always acted decisively. Han Yifan's methods were too crude.
He felt nothing but disdain and contempt.
Mu Jiuchen remained silent, holding Jiang Nuan as he left.
Han Yifan watched their retreating figures, his once innocent and harmless eyes filling with venom.
"Nuan Nuan, you managed to escape last time, but this time, I guarantee you won't get away again." His voice, dark and gloomy, was as terrifying as a muffled thunderclap.
Han Yifan left with a smile.
Chu Yunying and Ye Anran sat in the private room, their expressions not looking good.
Chu Yunying looked out the window with envy, "Jiang Nuan is so lucky!"
She longed to integrate into this expensive social circle of the upper class.
Even though she understood the saying: don't force your way into a circle you don't belong to.
But this circle was too alluring to her.
Ye Anran saw through Chu Yunying's thoughts, "That happiness was originally yours. You should make it yours."
She wouldn't covet Mu Jiuchen. She couldn't have that man.
But she could use Chu Yunying. The information showed that Chu Yunying studied hypnosis, and was exceptionally skilled at it.
Chu Yunying slowly withdrew her gaze, looking at Ye Anran with a wry smile. "Ranran, do you think I can really snatch him back?"
"Yes, why not? Mu Jiuchen feels a sense of responsibility towards you. Just for the fact that your father saved him, he should be responsible for you to the end," Ye Anran said, her words of persuasion seemingly innocent, but upon closer inspection, each one was instigating Chu Yunying.
At least one person had to disrupt their relationship for Jiang Nuan to meet misfortune.
Ye Anran stood up, smiling to comfort her, "Ying Ying, don't be disappointed. One day, you can achieve it."
Chu Yunying smiled happily. Yes, she could achieve it. She still had her pride-worthy hypnosis.
Tonight, she had planned to use it on Mu Jiuchen, but the man in white who suddenly entered had foiled her plan.
"Oh, right, Ranran, do you know the man in white just now? He was very handsome and sunny, dressed in white, which made him appear exceptionally clean." Chu Yunying suddenly realized that all the men around Jiang Nuan were handsome.
Ye Anran shook her head slightly, "I don't know him."
She truly didn't know him, but she also knew that man was no ordinary person.
"I remember, he was that man from the previous banquet." Chu Yunying was very puzzled. She felt that when the man smiled, it wasn't a genuine smile; the feeling was very strange.
Ye Anran looked at the time. She had something to do later.
"Ying Ying, I'm leaving now. Be careful on your way home."
Chu Yunying smiled, "Don't worry, I'll be careful."
Deep in the night!
Chu Yunying arrived at Hong Bin's residence. As soon as she entered, Hong Bin happily came to greet her.
"Ying Ying, you've finally come." Hong Bin embraced her somewhat eagerly.
Chu Yunying, enduring her inner disgust, looked at Hong Bin and said with feigned grievance, "Brother Hong, Jiang Nuan bullied me again tonight. Tonight, there was a charity auction, and I went with my friends. I met Jiang Nuan, and she was sarcastic, saying people like me don't deserve to be in such places. Brother Hong, I felt so sad. I just returned to the country and don't have any other friends, so I could only come to you."
Chu Yunying planted a suggestion in his mind, then looked at Hong Bin with deep eyes.
Hong Bin was stunned for a moment. The lustful glint in his eyes turned into terrifying rage.
"Ying Ying, don't worry, I won't let her off. I've already sent people to track her. As soon as there's an opportunity, I'll make a move." Hong Bin vowed sincerely. He would never let the Ying Ying he loved be bullied.
At this moment, Chu Yunying's expression turned gentle and kind, as if she had completely transformed. Her gaze was cold, reflecting a dangerous and terrifying aura. Those beautiful big eyes seemed to swirl with a vortex.
Soon, her expression softened. It had worked and was very effective on Hong Bin. She wondered what the effect would be on Mu Jiuchen. She smiled gently, looking forward to the shock she would bring Mu Jiuchen the next time they met!
Chu Yunying took out a USB drive and handed it to Hong Bin, gently instructing, "Brother Hong, there's some information about Jiang Nuan in here. Find someone to put it online. Remember, make sure no one can trace it back to you."