The lights in the banquet hall dimmed slightly, and the host of the evening walked onto the stage in a white gown—
“Distinguished guests, welcome to our Charity Auction Event. All funds raised tonight will be donated in the name of the winning bidders. According to the auction rules, the highest bidder wins. Three bids will be the final price…”
“Additionally, after the auction ends, the highest spender will receive the featured collectible artwork of this Auction Event…”
As soon as Bai Shusu entered, she saw the male and female leads. Sitting right in the front row—they were impossible to miss…
Ever since the Qin Family banquet last time, when Qin Jindu publicly challenged Old Qin for Cong Shuang, Old Qin had announced externally that Qin Jindu was removed from his position in Qin Corporation and stripped of everything he held within the Qin Family.
Fortunately, Qin Yunshen wasn’t completely powerless—he still had some companies and assets under his control.
Tonight, it looked like he had come for Cong Shuang. Cong Shuang was a painter and had recently been studying under a master. She was probably here for that painting, intending to offer it as a gift to seek apprenticeship.
But tonight’s real focus was Lu Qinghe. Ever since she appeared, Bai Shusu, this “villainous female supporting character,” had practically lost her presence. During the days she wasn’t around, the male and female leads had already been turned upside down by Lu Qinghe. Lu Qinghe was, aside from her, the second most notorious troublemaker. Bai Shusu shrugged—wasn’t this also a form of giving up on life?
“Hey, Su Su, where’s the drama you were talking about?” Before things even started, she had already said there would be a show tonight.
Yu Yi leaned over quietly, curious. What was going on? She wanted to hear too…
Bai Shusu casually brushed her fingers through her loose strands of hair, raised an eyebrow, and smiled wickedly. “Just wait and see.”
A three-person battle—how could that not become a legendary scene?
In the front row, Cong Shuang felt uneasy. Slightly above her, Lu Qinghe sat with a faint smile on her face…
Although Yunshen had promised her he would help her obtain the painting, she was still worried that Lu Qinghe would interfere. This painting was meant for her apprenticeship—there could be absolutely no mistakes.
Qin Yunshen noticed the worry beside him. He patted her hand and gently kissed her forehead to comfort her. The woman still looked troubled, but she forced a smile in return, which made his heart tighten.
Qin Yunshen’s gaze darkened. For Shuangshuang, he was determined to win this painting!
The lights gathered on the stage.
The Charity Auction Event officially began. Under everyone’s watchful eyes, the first item was brought up by a lady attendant—
A pair of high-quality jade earrings.
Bai Shusu curled her lips slightly. The jade was bright and translucent—a good piece—but she couldn’t appreciate it. She preferred pearls and diamonds, things that sparkled and glittered…
Amid rounds of bidding, the gavel fell.
At that moment, Bai Chenlan returned. Shen Qianyan sat down next to Lu Xiaoxiao, slightly out of breath. His face was flushed, and Bai Shusu noticed even his lip color had faded a little…
Bai Shusu and Lu Xiaoxiao exchanged a knowing glance—
Tsk tsk~
Yu Yi instantly understood: tsk tsk~
Bai Shusu leaned back in her chair, quietly observing and rubbing her hands together in anticipation. Was this just an appetizer before the real show began?
The second item—a porcelain imperial vase—was quickly auctioned off as well.
The third item was an emerald necklace. Just as Bai Shusu was wondering why Qin Yunshen still hadn’t made a move, he finally raised his bidding card—
His cold voice rang out: “Five million.”
Here it comes—he’s finally making his move!!
As soon as his voice fell, many people had already given up. Even though Qin Yunshen had left Qin Corporation, he was still a member of the Qin Family. Most people were wary of offending Qin Corporation—especially its true ruler, Qin Jindu.
Qin Yunshen himself wasn’t considered a top-tier figure in A City. He merely carried the Qin surname. Rather than fearing him, people feared offending Qin Jindu…
But!
How could the villainous female supporting characters care about that? A loud female voice rang out: “Ten million.”
Bai Shusu sighed inwardly—just as expected, this didn’t disappoint her!
Qin Yunshen raised his card again: “Twenty million.”
“Thirty million.” Lu Qinghe glanced provocatively at Cong Shuang.
Cong Shuang felt her heart tighten. There were only two items left after this—the emerald necklace absolutely had to be hers.
“Thirty-five million!”
The crowd gasped. A simple emerald necklace had already reached 35 million! The jade earrings earlier, which were far more valuable, had only gone for 15 million.
Bai Shusu was amused. Bai Chenlan noticed the movement beside her.
“You want it?”
Before she could react, a bidding card was raised and blocked by him, startling her.
“Don’t you dare!”
Bai Shusu shot him a glare. “Stop acting like you’re some billionaire spender, okay? Just sit still!”
She had almost been dragged into the chaos…
She turned to look at the beautiful Shen Qianyan, tilted her head slightly, and continued watching the show—
How did she end up liking someone like this…
Bai Chenlan: …
Lu Qinghe curled her lips and lowered her bidding card. The gavel fell. Qin Yunshen successfully won the item—
“Congratulations to Young Master Qin for winning the emerald necklace!”
On the upper floor, someone laughed. “Haha, your nephew is really going all in for love!”
He might be trending tomorrow…
The man said nothing, his gaze fixed on the distant figure.
“By the way, have you ever suspected Qin Yunshen’s background?” Zhong Jichen teased.
After all, Cong Shuang wasn’t simple…
Generations of the Qin Family had been business geniuses, each more ruthless than the last. Qin Jindu was the prime example—he rose to power through blood and strategy. The Qin Family had always had few direct heirs, many of whom died in internal struggles. Old Qin had already been sidelined by him. Qin Yunshen was the eldest legitimate grandson of the main line—his parents had died long ago in family conflict. Now, only Qin Jindu and him remained in the direct line. Logically, Qin Yunshen shouldn’t be someone who would lose himself over love…
Qin Jindu wasn’t unaware of this thought—but it was as if something had bound him in place, leaving him powerless.
Everyone had to pay for their own actions.
By the fourth item, Lu Qinghe deliberately kept competing with him. He bid, she raised. He raised, she followed…
It had already turned into a battlefield of money between the two—
“Congratulations to Young Master Qin for winning again at 40 million!”
For the final item, Qin Yunshen raised his card first, holding Cong Shuang’s hand: “Twenty million.”
Lu Qinghe spoke: “Thirty million.”
Bai Shusu was already sweating for Qin Yunshen. He was single-handedly funding the future of children in mountainous regions…
Strangely touching, actually?!
“Sixty million!”
“Eighty million.”
It felt like a life-or-death pressure game…
Qin Yunshen gritted his teeth. “One hundred million!”
Bai Shusu was excited—so that porcelain plate in storage was actually worth this much?!
Lu Xiaoxiao leaned over and whispered in her ear, “If they don’t get married, this really won’t end well.”
“Isn’t that the truth.”
Bai Shusu’s head instantly buzzed. She turned to Shen Qianyan with a mischievous grin…
If you two don’t get married either, this is also not going to end well.