“President Pei! Miss Song!”
“I’m the organizer of this jewelry auction. We’re extremely honored that the two of you personally came tonight. This is truly both unexpected and delightful…”
“President Pei, Miss Song, I’ve arranged the best seats for you both. This way, please, this way…”
The event organizer in charge stepped forward respectfully, delivering a long string of welcoming words with such a broad smile that his face nearly cramped.
Pei Shangyue led Song Fuxue to the VIP seating area.
Very quickly, staff members served fruit, tea, desserts, and hot towels.
Pei Shangyue carefully wiped Song Fuxue’s hands for her.
The organizer remained nearby to entertain them and proactively introduced the auction items.
“President Pei, Miss Song, this jewelry auction not only includes necklaces, rings, earrings, and other accessories, but also unprocessed whole diamonds that can be freely customized into any piece of jewelry you want—especially rings…”
“Our company also has experienced jewelry designers full of creative inspiration. The two of you might consider it…”
“I wonder when President Pei and Miss Song’s wedding date will be. If you acquire that diamond set now, it should still make it in time for the joyous occasion…”
President Zhao, the organizer, carefully observed Pei Shangyue’s expression. Seeing that he showed no displeasure whatsoever, he boldly continued speaking.
Song Fuxue, however, was stunned. She quickly pulled her hand free from Pei Shangyue’s large palm.
“Wedding date? What wedding date? Between who and who?”
“Why, of course President Pei and Miss Song’s wedding date! Anyone with eyes can tell the two of you are about to have happy news!”
President Zhao grinned cheerfully.
Song Fuxue immediately interrupted him seriously.
“Peh, peh, peh! President Zhao, don’t talk nonsense!”
“He’s my Older Brother. We’re siblings. How can siblings get married? Don’t say such things again, President Zhao!”
This time, President Zhao became dumbfounded.
“Ah?”
Song Fuxue glared at Older Brother. “Brother, why didn’t you say anything to correct him? You let people misunderstand!”
“Mhm.”
Pei Shangyue then calmly instructed President Zhao about it, his expression unreadable.
There was no sign of anger or displeasure whatsoever.
President Zhao instantly understood something and smiled. “My apologies, Miss Song. I misunderstood.”
“It’s fine, it’s fine.”
Song Fuxue did not take the matter to heart.
The auction was about to begin.
During that time, many influential figures came over to speak with Pei Shangyue.
Song Fuxue leaned closer and whispered softly into Pei Shangyue’s ear, “Brother, just how important of a person are you? So many people are trying to find opportunities to discuss cooperation with you?”
“Older Brother is so impressive that I don’t even dare make you eat bitter melon anymore. What if you retaliate against me?”
She spoke softly by his ear.
Pei Shangyue felt an itch from her closeness and absentmindedly played with her slender, soft hand.
“So you want to drink traditional medicine alone and don’t want me accompanying you in suffering anymore?”
Song Fuxue thought for a moment, then shook her head.
“No. If that happens, I’ll feel too psychologically unbalanced!”
“I don’t care what big shot you are. You’re still my brother! I’m not scared of you at all!”
Song Fuxue stopped bothering with it and focused on the first display item that was about to appear on stage.
Meanwhile, Pei Shangyue continued looking at her, still not releasing her hand.
“The first auction item: a Cartier emerald necklace, starting bid twenty-two million!”
The host lifted the curtain, and immediately someone raised a bidding paddle.
Pei Shangyue asked, “You don’t want it?”
Song Fuxue was not very interested. “Let’s wait for the next one!”
After the first piece of jewelry was sold, the second item was immediately brought out.
“A Graff pink diamond ring, a precious 25.6-carat pink diamond, starting bid fifty million!”
The host first gave a lengthy introduction.
Song Fuxue’s eyes locked tightly onto the pink diamond, and she immediately raised her paddle. She truly had absolutely no resistance against pink things!
Several wealthy wives later joined the bidding competition.
Song Fuxue gritted her teeth and added another five million, decisively winning the bid.
“Congratulations, Miss Song!”
“Next, we have South American pigeon blood ruby earrings and necklace, 10 carats, starting bid thirty-two million!”
Another auction item appeared. The pure red gemstone symbolized power and glory, possessing a naturally intense allure.
Song Fuxue stared at the almost magical ruby necklace and sighed.
“What should I do? I really love red too!”
“Older Brother, you shouldn’t have brought me here! What woman could resist these gemstones?”
“Now look what happened. You’ve awakened all my desires and vanity! It’s all your fault, Older Brother!”
“Then buy it.”
Pei Shangyue lifted Song Fuxue’s long hair and looked at her bare earlobes and neck, devoid of any jewelry. His eyes darkened slightly.
He immediately withdrew his gaze and, while the wealthy young heirs and elite wives fiercely competed, raised his paddle with an overwhelmingly high bid that instantly ended the competition.
“Now the rubies are yours too.”
Song Fuxue let out an excited gasp. “Thank you, Older Brother! Older Brother, buying things like this… won’t you really go bankrupt?”
“No.”
Pei Shangyue reached out and gently stroked her ear.
Song Fuxue was in an excellent mood, so she let him touch her freely.
President Zhao, standing nearby, watched the scene and smilingly added,
“Miss Song, you can rest assured and bid freely. President Pei’s financial strength absolutely cannot be underestimated. Among all the powerful people present, not a single one compares to President Pei.”
Song Fuxue was shocked for a moment, though she still remained somewhat doubtful.
Until not long afterward, the grand centerpiece auction item appeared—a South Sea pearl pink diamond necklace.
It had been crafted with natural wild South Sea pearls and dozens of pink diamonds. Its appearance was dazzling and luxurious, with a starting bid as high as seventy million US dollars, making it the most expensive item so far.
The wealthy wives present all hesitated and discussed among themselves, wanting to raise their paddles but wavering over the terrifyingly high price.
Pei Shangyue, however, did not hesitate for even a second before raising the bid and winning it outright. The wealthy wives at the venue collectively sucked in sharp breaths of air and completely gave up.
Not a single person dared compete with the Pei Family’s representative.
Song Fuxue witnessed everything and spoke in disbelief.
“Brother?! You just bought it like that?”
Pei Shangyue’s expression remained calm. “Don’t you like pink diamonds?”
“I do like them, but…”
“Then buy them.”
Pei Shangyue gently patted her reassuringly.
Song Fuxue inhaled sharply and desperately restrained the urge to scream.
“Older Brother! Older Brother! Older Brother! You’re literally glowing right now!!!”
“Your light is brighter than the sun and more charming than gold! No red diamonds, pink diamonds, or imperial green jade could compare to even a single strand of Older Brother’s hair!”
“I’ve fallen for Older Brother! I’m screaming for Older Brother! Ahhh, Older Brother, Older Brother, Brother, I’m going to love you to death!!!”
Song Fuxue excitedly showered him with exaggerated praise.
Pei Shangyue endured it, endured it again, and endured it once more, but in the end, he failed to suppress the upward curve of his lips.
His usually cold and indifferent features could no longer conceal the smile in his eyes.
“Cough… Song Fuxue…”
“Try to restrain yourself a little. There are so many people here…”
“I can’t restrain myself!”
Song Fuxue hugged his arm and rubbed against him.
“If there weren’t so many people around, I would’ve already gotten so excited that I’d pounce Older Brother to the ground!”
Pei Shangyue froze.
The image that instantly formed in his mind made him lose focus for a moment.
The auction continued.
Song Fuxue had already acquired several treasures and was completely satisfied now. She no longer had anything she particularly wanted to buy and simply hugged her juice while drinking it.
Soon, the final auction item appeared.
The grand finale was not a finished jewelry piece, but rather the unfinished set of diamonds President Zhao had mentioned earlier.
Inside were neon blue tourmaline sapphires, cut imperial green diamonds, pure deep-sea blue diamonds, pear-shaped pigeon blood red diamonds…
Five exquisite diamonds of different colors formed a complete set. They could be crafted into any jewelry desired, offering greater creative freedom—but also signifying an unimaginably high price.
The people present discussed animatedly, hesitating over whether to bid and how fiercely to compete.
However, before the gemstone set could officially begin auctioning, the host regretfully announced that it had already been purchased.
Everyone immediately looked toward Pei Shangyue.
Sure enough, they saw President Zhao personally delivering the gemstone set into Song Fuxue’s hands, smiling so broadly that he could barely close his mouth.
Clearly, the priceless grand finale diamonds had already become President Pei’s possession and were being presented to the beauty at his side.
The crowd merely felt briefly regretful before deciding it was only natural.
With President Pei’s wealth and status, if he wanted something, there was nothing he could not obtain.
And President Pei’s exquisitely beautiful beauty beside him could flawlessly suit any gemstone or piece of jewelry without the slightest sense of mismatch.
The auction gradually reached its conclusion.
Pei Shangyue helped the beautiful beauty put on her coat, held her hand, and departed under the escort and respectful accompaniment of the auction company’s senior executives.
The protagonists had officially left the stage.
Although the remaining wealthy wives and influential figures had not managed to acquire many treasures themselves, they had rarely witnessed President Pei making such extravagant moves. They still felt deeply satisfied and believed the trip had not been wasted.
President Pei’s love life had already become even more captivating than the gemstones themselves.
“Who would’ve thought? Beijing’s top aristocrat either never appears at all, or when he does, he immediately makes such a huge scene! I thought the tycoons I’d met before were already extravagant enough, but compared to President Pei, they’re nothing!”
“No wonder President Zhao was acting so flattering toward President Pei earlier! When President Pei spends money on a woman, he really doesn’t even blink!”
“Exactly. Before this, so many daughters from Beijing’s elite circle wanted to climb onto President Pei’s towering tree, but he never even spared them a glance. Who would’ve expected that mysterious beautiful girl just now would be the one to make President Pei fall?”
“By the way, has anyone investigated who that beautiful girl actually is? I heard she’s only President Pei’s Younger Sister?”
“Who would dare investigate President Pei? President Pei already had people issue warnings earlier, forbidding the media from exposing that girl online. Clearly, President Pei doesn’t want anyone learning her true identity…”
Even so, Pei Shangyue and Song Fuxue’s appearance tonight was more than enough to shake Beijing’s elite circle for quite some time.