Addicted to My Contract-Marriage Husband
Chapter 117: Auction

Chapter 117: Chapter 117: Auction

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North City Eight-star Hotel Top Floor

Auction Site

Many of the items up for auction this time were from Royal Treasures and had won everyone’s favor, attracting a large crowd.

To prevent influence from power and status, this auction was arranged as a "masked auction."

Jiang Mian took a fox mask from a staff member, "Thank you."

"Eh, seriously, with this on, I can’t recognize anyone."

High society was a cycle, and most of those attending the auction probably knew each other. The organizers had certainly made it so that nobody could tell who was who.

Upon entering the venue, Jiang Mian and Su Lixing went straight to the second floor to find their private room and sat down.

After scanning the room, Jiang Mian’s gaze quickly lingered on a figure, "Look, there’s President Lin."

Su Lixing followed Jiang Mian’s gaze.

A flicker of surprise crossed her eyes before quickly returning to calm, and she smiled with a slight lift of her lips, "Your brother has not been busy lately, just loitering around North City every day."

Jiang Mian herself was curious about this very question, but then she thought, "Being busy is just an excuse, winning a beauty’s smile is what’s really important."

"Right, Susu?"

Su Lixing cast a brief glance, her pretty eyes shining, "Of course, even someone as busy as President Fu has come out."

Fu Sichen?

Jiang Mian’s brows furrowed slightly, and she quickly caught a glimpse of the man in a well-tailored suit. His neat tie gave an intimidating presence, and even wearing a mask among the crowd, he stood out distinctly.

She quickly averted her gaze, nonchalantly saying, "Oh, it has nothing to do with me."

Su Lixing laughed, these two were always so stubborn with each other.

The auction officially began.

The auctioneer introduced tonight’s first item, "From Glan Island’s royal collection, the Mermaid Necklace."

As the black cloth was lifted, a blue gem sparkled under the lights, radiant and alluring. Even from a distance, the surrounding ring of smaller diamonds caught everyone’s attention.

Jiang Mian flipped through the booklet of items, her red lips curling into a half-smile, "No wonder it’s so crowded, they’ve arranged one grand item after another."

The opening Mermaid Necklace was a rare treasure in itself, just an appetizer among many, and whether one could swallow the rest would depend on capability.

"The starting bid is 800,000."

"900,000!"

"1 million!"

The prices rapidly escalated.

Jiang Mian’s eyes sparkled with interest, and with a side glance, she observed the man seated on the other side, serene and detached, his thin lips seemingly pondering something.

"I think this Black Gemstone looks pretty nice!"

Su Lixing pointed to an item on a page, a black pearl gemstone necklace, a natural wonder that already captivated even in photos, unimaginable what the actual item would look like.

The only response she received from Jiang Mian was silent stillness.

??

"Mianmian?"

"Jiang Mian??"

Jiang Mian’s train of thought was interrupted, her gaze returning, "Hmm?"

"Did you hear what I said?"

Jiang Mian’s eyes fell on the booklet in Su Lixing’s hands, "I heard you, you like this one."

"..."

Should it be said that it’s because one’s best friend responds too quickly, or because she knows her too well.

"2 million for the first time! 2 million for the second time! 2 million for the third time!"

"Bang!"

The gavel fell with a muffled sound.

The competition for the first few items was not very fierce, probably because the majority were eyeing the items coming up later.

[A set of pink diamond jewelry series]

[Black Gemstone Pearl Necklace]

[Over 1000-year-old openwork filigree white porcelain]

["Blue Moon" gemstone ring]

[A yellow diamond necklace crafted with white diamonds and rose gold]

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