The Young Urban Doctor
Chapter 1126 - Chapter 1126 Chapter 1126 About to Become a Deserter

Chapter 1126: Chapter 1126: About to Become a Deserter Chapter 1126: Chapter 1126: About to Become a Deserter The charity auction had begun, and Luo Ziling finally breathed a sigh of relief because Wang Feiyang hadn’t approached him for further conversation.

However, Wang Feiyang was still seated next to him and didn’t move to the empty seat beside Li Jiawei.

Luo Ziling couldn’t command her to move, so he had no choice but to let her sit by his side.

This was a charity auction event, with calligraphy, paintings, and other items on offer.

Many of the auctioned items were from students in the Northwest mountain areas, along with some voluntarily donated works by renowned artists.

It was a common type of charity event where the proceeds from the auction were collected and given to people in need.

The participation of Ling Ruonan and Li Jiawei made this charity auction seem particularly high-profile.

As if to prove something, after the auction started, bidders continuously raised their paddles to bid, creating a very lively atmosphere. The previously worried host breathed a sigh of relief.

The first item put up for auction was a painting by an artist of no particular renown.

Typically, the market price for a painting by this artist was around five thousand Huaxia Currency per piece, but this one astonishingly sold for one hundred thousand.

The final bidder was a portly uncle with a round belly and chubby face, who, according to Ling Ruonan, was the president of a new energy industry company, with quite a substantial family fortune.

Luo Ziling wasn’t particularly interested in these activities, as he didn’t directly handle money himself, so he was relegated to watching the excitement.

Ling Ruonan and Li Jiawei did not participate in the bidding frenzy from the start, only raising their paddles when items of their interest came up.

Eventually, Ling Ruonan acquired a set of exquisite porcelain for three hundred thousand, and Li Jiawei purchased a set of the Four Treasures of the Study for one hundred thousand Huaxia Currency.

The set of porcelain that Ling Ruonan bid on typically had a market value of about twenty thousand for the set, meaning it sold for over ten times its value–a clear indication of her commitment to charity. Of course, this wasn’t the most expensive item sold at the auction. A set of valuable collectible articles for the study, donated by a collector, was eventually won by a Jin Merchant engaged in coal mining, for a staggering five million Huaxia Currency, leaving everyone astounded.

In the end, the total proceeds from the auction exceeded one billion Huaxia Currency, which was a surprise to the organizers.

Those who came to the auction were either very rich or had high status. While Ling Ruonan and Li Jiawei weren’t considered rich, at least not in the eyes of those truly wealthy, they held significant status. The positions of these two women were something many richer individuals looked up to.

Both women were quite generous with their bids, at least reflecting a charitable spirit matching their income. Over a hundred guests present at the event used them as a benchmark, eagerly bidding in competition.

Of course, there was another factor in the guests’ fervent bidding.

The wealthy merchants competing in bids all wanted to foster good relationships with Ling Ruonan and Li Jiawei.

The resources controlled by these two women were incomparable to theirs.

If by participating in this auction, Ling Ruonan or Li Jiawei paid particular attention to them, the benefits they could reap in the future would surely outweigh their current expenditures.

Those who attended the auction had, after the appearance of Ling Ruonan and Li Jiawei, clarified their identities.

Who would dare to appear stingy in front of them?

In fact, everyone harbored a competitive spirit. Since Ling Ruonan and Li Jiawei had made their moves, they were certainly expected to display even more magnanimity; otherwise, it would undermine their own status.

After the auction concluded, the organizers sincerely thanked the attendees and assured that all charitable funds would be used for those in need–promising not to waste a single penny. The host also publicly announced a charitable funds management committee consisting of five members, each with specific responsibilities. The accounts would be regularly made public for everyone’s scrutiny.

The charity did not provide lunch, naturally as a measure of frugality, making all attendees responsible for their own midday meals.

By the time the auction ended, it was eleven o’clock in the morning.

Ling Ruonan and Li Jiawei were still surrounded by many people, receiving countless business cards and greeting most of the honored guests with thanks.

When they finally left the venue, it was almost twelve o’clock, having spent nearly an hour on post-event pleasantries.

Luo Ziling, a little wary of Wang Feiyang, stayed close to Ling Ruonan, helping her collect business cards.

Upon learning that Luo Ziling was Ling Ruonan’s son, those who approached him to say hello were exceedingly polite, praising him on his accomplishments and potential. Some even complimented him as being a dragon among men, bound for limitless success in the days to come.

Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan took all this praise as mere politeness and didn’t pay too much attention to it.

After the charity auction, everyone went their separate ways.

Ling Ruonan, with Luo Ziling by her side, bid farewell to Li Jiawei and Wang Feiyang.

“Ruonan, why don’t we have lunch together?” Li Jiawei took the initiative to propose. “It’s a rare occasion, and the kids seem to get along well. It’s been a long time since we’ve caught up, so let’s have a meal and chat a bit?”

When Li Jiawei took the initiative to invite, it wasn’t easy for Ling Ruonan to refuse.

Right at that moment, Luo Ziling’s phone rang. He apologized before stepping aside to answer the call.

After taking the call, he returned with an apologetic expression and said regretfully to Li Jiawei, “Aunt Li, I am so sorry, I must leave first. A good friend of mine suddenly fell ill with a rather serious condition, and I need to go treat her. Go ahead and start your meal. If possible, I’ll join you later.”

“What happened?” Ling Ruonan was a bit surprised.

“Ouyang Feifei just called, saying she felt sick when she got up today, experiencing severe vomiting and diarrhea, and hoped I could come over to check on her.”

Ling Ruonan looked at Luo Ziling, then at Li Jiawei, who was watching Luo Ziling with a puzzled expression, and finally nodded, “Then you go. Jiawei, Feiyang, and I will go for a meal together. If you can make it, come join us later.”

Wang Feiyang looked somewhat displeased, but after receiving a stern glance from Li Jiawei, he eventually refrained from saying anything.

Luo Ziling apologized once more and politely said farewell to Li Jiawei and Wang Feiyang before leaving ahead of them.

Truthfully, Luo Ziling wasn’t entirely honest.

Ouyang Feifei did indeed call him, and it was true she wasn’t feeling well, but she wasn’t experiencing vomiting and diarrhea, just feeling a bit unwell with a sensation of bloating and some nausea. She hadn’t eaten breakfast that day, so she hoped Luo Ziling could come over to check on her.

She didn’t ask Luo Ziling to come right away, only suggesting that he could come to look after her once he had finished his business.

Luo Ziling didn’t want to dine with Wang Feiyang; although she was quite attractive, he didn’t have a good impression of her.

Thus, he preferred to face Ouyang Feifei rather than having lunch with Wang Feiyang.

As he walked out of the hotel where the auction was held, he let out a long sigh.

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