Chapter 70
“Oh.” Ye Fengyun replied carelessly.
“You—” Lin Qinghuan raised her fist.
Ye Fengyun looked up and faced her fist, not even bothering to dodge.
“What are you doing?” Ye Fengyun asked.
“You’re driving me mad!” Lin Qinghuan withdrew her fist in frustration.
She, Lin Qinghuan, had roamed the world for so many years—when had she ever suffered such indignity? Ye Fengyun was simply her nemesis.
Ye Fengyun said, “Just look at yourself: you want to scold me but can’t, you want to hit me but can’t, yet you insist on bringing trouble on yourself. Isn’t this just asking to be upset?”
Lin Qinghuan was so angry her cheeks flushed, but she couldn’t find a retort. She could only turn away, puffing with indignation, refusing to say another word.
Soon, everyone arrived one after another.
The auction began quickly.
The chairman launched into a series of grand speeches, filled mostly with empty words. The audience, accustomed to such scenes, responded mechanically.
Shortly after, the formal auction commenced.
Most of the items here were treasures unavailable elsewhere, no matter the price.
Ye Fengyun had no interest in the early lots, for he hadn’t come for those. What he truly wanted was that globally limited necklace, symbolizing undying love—the Ocean Sky Romance.
As item after item was auctioned off, Ye Fengyun grew impatient. “When will the Ocean Sky Romance come up?”
Lin Qinghuan curled her lip. “Can’t wait?”
“Obviously.”
Lin Qinghuan assumed Ye Fengyun was buying it for her, a smile curling at her lips, secretly delighted.
“At least you have a conscience,” Lin Qinghuan couldn’t help but say with a laugh.
This unexpected compliment left Ye Fengyun momentarily stunned, though he didn’t dwell on it. There was no point guessing a woman’s thoughts—one could never hope to figure them out.
“Thank you all for your patience. I believe many have heard the news: our auction features a globally limited-edition necklace. Only ten exist in the world, and in our country, just three. One belongs to the actress Ling Bingbing, one remains undiscovered, and the last is right here!”
After speaking, a stunning woman in a seductive dress brought out an exquisite box.
She wore a professional smile, alluring and captivating.
The auctioneer took the box, and under the eager gaze of the crowd, slowly opened it.
Inside lay a necklace, its craftsmanship exquisite, radiating a sea-blue glow. Around it, silver was woven into a heart shape, and at the top, silver formed two swans kissing.
“Is it really the Ocean Sky Romance?”
“Could it be a replica?”
The auctioneer frowned slightly and said, “Rest assured, our auction house never sells counterfeits. I stake my reputation on it.”
He cleared his throat and continued, “This necklace is crafted from platinum, made by a renowned foreign master. The central gemstone is a new, extremely rare sapphire, whose value is extraordinary.”
“Stop beating around the bush—just tell us the starting price!”
The auctioneer smiled. “Since everyone is so eager, I won’t keep you waiting. Let’s get straight to the point: Ocean Sky Romance, starting bid—five million!”