518: Chapter 518: Auction 518: Chapter 518: Auction “Master, I’ll come to you again in three days.
If there’s anything, you can summon me anytime,” Feng Tianyi said cheerfully.
“Okay, you go back first,” Tangyu waved and said, eager for the man to leave sooner rather than later.
As Tangyu and Liu Shanshan were about to return to the company, a police car stopped.
Song Qingyu’s voice came from the car: “Tangyu.”
Seeing Song Qingyu, Tangyu knew it must be about what had just happened.
He nodded to Liu Shanshan, who waved back and returned to the company alone.
Tangyu got into Song Qingyu’s car and, with a smile, said, “Miss Song, you are indeed well-informed.”
“I just went to ‘Zhai Shang Yan Huo’, and I know the situation there.
Actually, I wanted to talk to you yesterday.
I have investigated the danger we encountered last time, and it was Erhu’s men.
Erhu still has some remaining forces lingering in Donglin City, aiming to avenge their leader and the third in command, and also trying to rescue the leader who is still in jail.
Their purpose of revenge is obviously you.
We at the Donglin City police department have already laid a dragnet, with tens of thousands of police officers searching throughout Donglin City, but so far, there’s been no sign of them.
These people are really hiding deep,” Song Qingyu said.
Tangyu nodded and asked, “Is that all you wanted to tell me?”
Song Qingyu glanced at Tangyu and said, “Of course there’s more.
I mainly came to warn you.
Erhu has been waiting for a chance to kill you, so you must be careful.
Moreover, Erhu might decide to target people close to you, but I have already taken precautions there; I have arranged police forces to secretly protect, and thus to keep an eye on, your friends.
As for yourself, I am not too worried, as it will not be easy for Erhu to target you.”
“Is that all?” Tangyu asked.
“Yes, that’s it,” Song Qingyu replied.
Tangyu smirked and said, “Alright, then thank you.
However, what are your thoughts about this matter?”
“What I thought, you probably can guess.
The reason Erhu’s men have been able to hide so well, escaping from our dragnet and still managing to send assassins to kill you, clearly indicates there’s a mysterious person providing them shelter and support.
Otherwise, they definitely wouldn’t have such capability.
I thought you might have guessed as much since you brought it up, so I just wanted to ask casually, do you have any suspects?” Song Qingyu asked.
Tangyu smiled.
Song Qingyu’s intelligence was indeed not for show: “Perhaps, but I am not sure if your police force would dare to touch him.”
Song Qingyu slightly furrowed her brows and said, “There’s nothing we don’t dare to do.
Tell me who it is.
It could be very helpful to our police force.”
“Evil young master Liu Dingyang,” Tangyu said.
“It’s him,” Song Qingyu frowned.
“Although it’ll be a bit tricky, we will be careful.
At least we now have a direction and won’t be running around like headless flies.
However, my worry is that our department chief might not approve our actions against Liu Dingyang.
Well, the information you provided is very useful.
If there’s nothing else, you can get out of the car,” Song Qingyu said, starting to usher him out again.
Tangyu smirked and said, “Don’t rush it, when do you have some free time?”
Song Qingyu raised an eyebrow, looking at Tangyu: “What do you mean?”
“No special meaning.
I’m just wondering when you’ll fulfill your promise about that meal I’ve been waiting for a month or two, the flowers have even wilted,” Tangyu said.
“…I’m busy.
Let’s talk when I’m free,” Song Qingyu replied.
“Miss Song, I really don’t know when you’ll be free.
You keep postponing it.
Looks like I’ll have to wait until forever.
It’s so difficult just to have a meal with you,” Tangyu said.
Song Qingyu glared at Tangyu and retorted, “I see where your mind is wandering.
You already have a girlfriend, yet you’re still thinking about these things.
Aren’t you afraid of your girlfriend getting jealous?
You men really are all the same.”
“Uh, that’s a bit of a broad sweep, isn’t it?
I admit there are many men who aren’t good, but I definitely am.
No, wait, I definitely am a good man.
I didn’t mean anything by it.
I just wanted to have a meal with the beautiful Miss Song, especially since you owe it to me.
To put it bluntly, I’m here to collect a debt, how did it turn into something else?
Having a meal, what jealousy is there to speak of?
If you’re that fond of being jealous, I couldn’t handle it,” Tangyu said.
“Fine, you’re not afraid of your girlfriend getting jealous, then.
Alright, tomorrow is Friday, I’ll treat you to dinner tomorrow night,” Song Qingyu said somewhat spitefully.
“Heh, deal, I like that,” Tangyu laughed and replied.
“Can I get out of the car now?” Song Qingyu asked.
Tangyu pouted reluctantly and got out of the car.
As soon as he did, Song Qingyu sped off, leaving a cloud of dust behind.
Watching her disappearing car, Tangyu shook his head and smiled.
Compared to other girls, Song Qingyu had her unique charm and a different flair.
Being with her always stirred up a man’s desire to conquer.
It was still early, just past one, so Tangyu headed towards his company.
Just as he reached the company’s entrance, his phone rang again, which annoyed him a bit.
Who could be calling at this time?
He pulled out his phone and was pleasantly surprised to see who it was, immediately answering the call, “Hello, Huangfu Jing, the big star.
It’s rare that you remember me!
What can I do for the beautiful lady?”
“Hehe, Tangyu the hero, now you are skyrocketing to fame.
I was almost afraid to disturb you.
How about it, are you free this afternoon?” Huangfu Jing said with a laugh, elegant as ever, her voice was incredibly melodious.
She didn’t need to sing; her speaking voice alone could charm anyone.
“If it were anyone else, I’d definitely be busy, but for Huangfu Jing, the big star, I must make time no matter what.
What, are you holding a concert this afternoon and want to invite me to admire your prowess?
That I can definitely attend.
I’ve never been to a concert before; it’s quite exciting,” Tangyu joked.
“Pfft, can you be serious for a moment?
My concert was during the National Day; you know that.
There aren’t that many concerts.
If you’re free this afternoon, could you help me with something?” Huangfu Jing also laughed, amused.
If an outsider saw Huangfu Jing laughing so joyously, they might be shocked.
The usually serious star had such a light-hearted side; it was indeed strange.
“Sure, consider me at your service,” Tangyu readily agreed.
“There is a big auction this afternoon.
I would like you to come with me,” said Huangfu Jing.
An auction that even Huangfu Jing would attend must be noteworthy.
Tangyu didn’t think twice and nodded, “Okay, where are you?
I’ll come to you.”
“Meet me at the hotel first; I’ll have Qingyu wait for you at the entrance,” Huangfu Jing said.
“No need, no need, I know the place very well,” Tangyu said, and after hanging up, he left the company right away, leaving the receptionist staring at him with a bizarre expression, clearly smitten.
Twenty minutes later, Tangyu arrived at the Shangri-la Hotel, and before he even entered, he saw a Rolls-Royce Phantom parked on the roadside.
Very imposing.
The car window rolled down, revealing Huangfu Jing sitting in the back.
She was dressed elegantly and luxuriously as usual, looking every bit the princess.
Such attire on a regular woman might look nouveau riche, but on Huangfu Jing, it was perfectly fitting and harmonized with her noble demeanor, highlighting her royal elegance.
“This is quite a setup.
What kind of auction has such a big pull to get you treating it with such grandeur?
It does pique my curiosity,” Tangyu commented.
Huangfu Jing responded, “It’s normal that you find it strange.
Usually, auctions don’t attract me enough to participate.
But this one is different, organized by the world’s biggest auction group cjljo one alongside Donglin City.
Donglin City hosts only one auction per year, so it’s held with great pomp.
Everyone invited is decidedly high-status; ordinary people can’t even get through the door.
There will be a hundred items curated from around the world, many of which are unique treasures.
So far, none have sold for under five million, and it’s rare for anything to go for under ten million.
The highest even went for over ten billion.”
“Oh, hearing you put it that way, this auction is indeed something very special, and the scale is massive.
But honestly, Huangfu Jing, you’re not lacking anything; this auction can’t be that appealing to you.
It seems like you’re treating it as though it’s a significant gala,” Tangyu said.
Huangfu Jing smiled lightly, “This auction can indeed be seen as a grand gala.
While I might not necessarily buy something, it’s also not impossible that I might find something I like and consider bidding.
There’s a good chance for me to find items here that I won’t find anywhere else.
I’ve seen some items from cjljo one’s international auctions that intrigued me before, so perhaps I might bid on something today.”
“Oh, I see.
Sadly, I’m broke, just your average Joe, so I probably can’t afford even the cheapest item.
Are you bringing me here to rub it in?” Tangyu said.
“…”
“Just kidding.
But seriously, I’m really out of money, so I can only look around,” Tangyu said.
“Well, consider it eye-opening.
I myself am attending a cjljo one auction for the first time.
I know many big shots from Donglin City will be there as well; you might see quite a few familiar faces,” Huangfu Jing said.
“Sigh, it’s all tycoons everywhere.
Although I have rich friends, sadly, I’m not one of them.
The pressure is immense.
Had I known, I wouldn’t have come to face this blow.
This place isn’t meant for us poor folks; it feels like being stabbed in the heart,” Tangyu remarked as he shook his head.
“Let’s go in, Tang, the great hero.
Being too humble isn’t really being modest,” Huangfu Jing naturally didn’t believe Tangyu’s words.
“If I must die, then so be it.
I just have to face it head-on,” Tangyu bit his lip and said.
After several security checks, they finally entered the auction venue.
The venue, set up at the Donglin City Auction House, was heavily secured.
A double-layer security team of guards and police officers almost sealed off the entire place completely; not even a fly could get in.
Seeing this, one could understand the magnitude of the auction’s influence.