The Outcast Heiress’s Secret Identities
Chapter 516 - Chapter 516 0506 I have money

Chapter 516: 0506 I have money Chapter 516: 0506 I have money Hearing this, Gu Heng felt even more guilty.

He knew his unusual behavior lately, and he understood Su Xinyan’s anxieties.

The series of events that had happened recently were a blow to her, already leaving her in low spirits.

And he, the person she was closest to and trusted the most, was the one she turned to for comfort and care at the first opportunity. Yet he had become distracted by his illusions and, at the same time, neglected her.

They had not easily reached this point in their relationship, how could he…

“Brother Heng, we’re about to get married, but I feel like you’re getting farther and farther away from me. Sometimes, an inadvertent look in your eyes makes me feel so strange, and I’m really scared… I’m truly scared, Brother Heng. Do you really regret it?”

With tears brimming in her eyes, Su Xinyan looked at Gu Heng, her lightly made-up face showing a mix of grievance and unease.

Gu Heng clasped her hand in return, enclosing her delicate hand in his palm and gave her a gentle smile.

“Silly girl, what are you thinking about? We’re about to get married, how could I possibly regret it? You’re not allowed to say such things again.”

Only then did the unease in Su Xinyan’s heart slightly subside, her face filled with emotion, she nodded gently with tears in her eyes.

“Mm.”

Her shy and endearing demeanor was pitiable.

Gu Heng let out a sigh of relief internally. The words that comforted Su Xinyan also served as a reminder to himself.

He and Xinyan were about to get married, their journey together had not been easy, and he couldn’t do something at this point that would make him regret or cause Xinyan sadness and grief.

With Xinyan’s tenderness and kindness, having entrusted her whole heart to him, he could not hurt her.

“Don’t overthink, just wait to be my bride,” Gu Heng said tenderly.

Su Xinyan bit her lip tightly, her face blushing.

Seeing her like this, Gu Heng’s resolve in his heart grew even firmer, and that wavering heart gradually stabilized.

Holding her hand, he brought it to his lips for a kiss, a face full of indulgent warmth.

“Spare us single folks, please, and stop showing off your love!”

At this moment, a group of women sitting behind them leaned forward and chimed in.

Lin Siya also spoke up at this time, “Even those of us who have partners can’t stand their public displays of affection, okay?”

“Exactly, exactly, it’s torturous seeing them like this when they’re about to get married!”

Su Xinyan gave them a shy look and playfully scolded:

“Stop it, you’re teasing me at a time like this!”

“It’s not teasing, it’s the truth. Xinyan, what’s it like having President Gu as a perfect husband?”

“Siya, please stop, seriously…”

Lin Siya chuckled from behind, “Alright, I’ll stop, Xinyan is getting shy. President Gu, you better perform well tonight at this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!”

Gu Heng glanced at Su Xinyan, who was quietly biting her lip with a shy look on her face, and his lips curled up slightly.

Su Xinyan felt a little nervous as she saw the secretive looks between the two.

She grew more eager for the surprise Gu Heng had in store for her.

After all the guests had gathered, the host stood on stage and enthusiastically began:

“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Sotheby’s auction…”

After a brief introduction and a speech from a representative, the auction officially began.

The initial few items were just warm-ups, not expected to fetch high prices, mainly to set the mood of the venue.

As several auction items passed, the excitement among the attendees gradually ignited, with each subsequent piece being rarer and more precious than the last.

The center of attention that evening were none other than Su Xinyan and Gu Heng. One was a leading actress in the entertainment industry, Eldest Miss Su Family; the other, a notable figure in Yong City’s upper social circles. The couple, perfect in talent and beauty, seemed destined for each other.

More importantly, they had only recently announced their engagement, and their high-profile attendance that night made it highly unlikely they’d return home empty-handed.

Seeing Su Xinyan’s shy and expectant look, what was there not to understand? Immediately, numerous gazes converged on them.

Su Ran sat calmly in her seat, watching the host on stage, whose fluent speech was introducing the items.

It was a pair of jade bracelets, with both color and texture appearing quite good and additionally crafted by a master sculptor.

Jade was a nurturing stone that many coveted, but Su Ran didn’t have much interest in such things.

“Seen anything you like? I’ll bid for it.”

Fu Qiyuan leaned in closer to her and whispered in her ear.

Su Ran glanced sideways, meeting the man’s profound gaze, and shook her head with a smile.

“I have money.”

Fu Qiyuan sighed helplessly, yet his tone was very gentle.

“When can you give your boyfriend a chance to show himself?”

Su Ran blinked, falling silent for a moment.

“Wait and see in the future?”

Fu Qiyuan nodded, and their gazes returned to the stage.

“Xinyan, these bracelets are beautiful, aren’t they?” Lin Siya said to Su Xinyan while looking at the pair of jade bracelets on the stage.

Su Xinyan seemed interested as well and nodded, “Indeed, they are quite beautiful.”

The auctioneer finally finished the introduction, starting the bidding at 1 million.

Many people placed bids as expected.

“1.2 million.”

“1.3 million.”

“1.5 million.”

“…”

“2 million.” A wealthy businessman directly raised the price to the high bid of 2 million.

But 2 million wasn’t much for the people present, so the enthusiasm for bidding remained unabated, and the price continued to climb.

“2.3 million.”

“2.5 million.”

“2.7 million.”

“2.8 million.”

“…”

At this point, it looked more like a competition for status and identity rather than a mere appreciation of the jade bracelets.

In every circle, there is a desire to compare oneself with others, and tonight’s attendees were the elite of Yong City, obviously not wanting to lose to others.

At that moment, someone raised their plaque.

“5 million.”

The bidder was Gu Heng!

Gu Heng directly raised the price to 5 million.

The crowd was astounded!

Su Xinyan looked at the man beside her, her eyes filled with emotion.

“Brother Heng, you…”

Gu Heng looked at her, his eyes tender.

“How could I possibly hand over something you like to someone else?”

Overwhelmed with emotion, Su Xinyan was at a loss for words, gazing at him adoringly.

Gu Heng once again took her hand and kissed it, gently saying:

“Is there anything else you like? I’ll bid for you later.”

Su Xinyan shook her head, almost tearfully happy.

“I don’t want anything else, just having Brother Heng is enough!”

Gu Heng smiled slightly, and even such a minor gesture, as seen by Su Xinyan, was imbued with an enchanting nobility.

Considering the value of the jade bracelets, the others didn’t place any further bids.

With the auctioneer’s gavel, it was settled!

Likewise, for the next two items that Su Xinyan liked, Gu Heng won them with bids of 2 million, a significant high price.

This move prompted laughter and teasing from the gathered guests.

“Hahaha… Young Master Gu is truly a nobleman angered for the sake of a beauty!”