After I Became Famous, the CEO Wants Remarriage-Chapter 172 - Chu Chu I am your lover from five

Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Chu Chu, I am your lover from five years ago…

Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Chu Chu, I am your lover from five years ago…

Li Lingyang’s chilling gaze pierced through layers of air and settled on the two individuals locked in a stare, suddenly filling the surrounding with an overwhelming sense of oppression. His hands, resting on the windowsill, slowly clenched into fists.

Quite the picture of a lovesick couple… he thought bitterly,

feeling like a complete fool.

“Congratulations to President Li for acquiring the ‘Egret Ascending to the Blue Sky’ carving set for 60 million. We’d also like to thank everyone for their attention and generous contributions to this jade carving tradition competition,” announced the host.

Clap, clap, clap—an uproarious applause filled the room, with cheers, resentments, and some sour grapes mixed within.

Amid the thunderous applause, Chen Bao furrowed his little eyebrows and, with amusement, observed his deadbeat dad’s icy and hostile expression. “Old man,” he taunted, “you see, I told you to make a move earlier. Maybe if you had, Uncle Mo wouldn’t even be involved.”

Without uttering a word, Li Lingyang’s thin lips remained tightly sealed as his gaze suddenly swept across Ning Yichu.

Below the stage, she could feel the intense eyes upon her. As Ning Yichu was about to make eye contact, she casually turned her face away, inviting Mo Baiyou to take the seat next to her.

Seated side by side, they appeared to be a strikingly talented and attractive pair, drawing many sideways glances.

Ning Yichu was also surprised—didn’t Mo Baiyou say he had left earlier? How did he arrive later than her?

Sensing her confusion, Mo Baiyou explained, “There was a little accident on the way here, which delayed me a bit. Fortunately, I didn’t miss the most exciting part of the award ceremony.”

Ning Yichu herself was bewildered, having impulsively bid millions for a carving worth only several hundred thousand. To the uninformed, it might seem as though she were a master carver.

“All right, all three pieces have been auctioned off, and now we come to the most thrilling part. Our judges will combine the auction bids to determine the winners of the top three awards. Please stay tuned—”

Within less than five minutes, the big screen began to scroll, starting with the announcement of the silver award.

For the invited guests, there was no suspense; the auction prices had already determined the outcome.

Ji Shiwang won the gold award, while Ning Yichu received the special prize—an award established beyond the gold with even greater value.

“The winner of the special award in this heritage competition is the 18th entry, ‘Egret Ascending to the Blue Sky’. Now please welcome its creator—Lady Ning Yichu—to the stage to receive the award!”

Ning Yichu rose from her seat, bowed respectfully towards the audience and the cameras, and then gracefully ascended the stage, lifting the hem of her dress.

The host asked with excitement, “Lady Ning is very young. I hear you’ve won numerous awards abroad too. Did you ever imagine that this carving would fetch a high price of 60 million?”

Ning Yichu honestly replied, “To be honest, I never did.”

“That shows how much President Li and Mr. Mo, two of our most admired men, appreciate your work. What would you like to say about their extravagant pursuit of your piece?” the host continued.

Ning Yichu frowned slightly, wondering if such probing questions were necessary—it felt as though they were treating it like celebrity gossip.

Nevertheless, she maintained her poise and responded with a light laugh, “Mr. Mo is my boss, and I’m incredibly grateful for his support. As for President Li… his affection for the little young master is beyond what I imagined. I’m thrilled to have such an adorable little fan.”

With her shrewd reply, Ning Yichu sidestepped the trap laid by the host, attributing the clash to a struggle between her boss and a little fan.

Realizing Ning Yichu was growing impatient, the host decided not to delve into more gossip and proceeded to present the special award trophy to her…

As Ning Yichu reached out her hands to receive it…

“Wait!” Abruptly, a sharp female voice interrupted the proceedings, “She doesn’t deserve this award because she cheated!”

The voice was shrill and grating as everyone looked over to see a blonde, blue-eyed foreign woman speak arrogantly, “I admit, this set of carved works is indeed excellent, but can such intricate craftwork really be completed within 25 hours? Oh right, that 25 hours includes time for eating and resting.”

Following Deelia’s words, the air grew quiet for a moment.

Then some self-proclaimed veterans of the Jade Carving Industry began whispering among themselves, “Could it be old goods that have been refurbished?”

Refurbished old goods, simply put, is taking an original antique and modernizing it through polishing and grinding, turning it into a piece of jade carving that looks like a new item.

“Now that you mention it, that does seem likely. Not to mention the carving, even if it were just ordinary line carving, to finish something this exquisite in 25 hours is probably a stretch…”

Deelia had come with Mo Baiyou.

Who would have thought, this auction would turn into Ning Yichu’s moment in the spotlight, and Mr. Mo was even bidding for her!

Ji Shiwang was one thing, after all, she was the Ji Family’s precious daughter, capable of a powerful marriage with Mr. Mo, but what was Ning Yichu in comparison?

Ning Yichu faced Deelia’s triumphant and fierce expression and replied indifferently, “You say I cheated? You might not be very clear about the rules of this competition—all the production processes were recorded on video. If you don’t believe me, you can ask the organizers directly.”

The organizers were quick to nod, “Yes, if this lady has doubts about the craftsmanship of our competitors, she can come with me to the studio to watch the recordings, or we can find an expert for verification…”

“Heh, can you be one hundred percent certain that all of Ning Yichu’s actions were captured on camera? I have a short video here that just happens to show Ning Yichu getting up with her back to the camera, completely obscuring what she’s doing. Who knows if she took this opportunity to switch out the jade material!”

Deelia laughed like a cunning fox, confidently taking out her phone and playing a video.

Indeed, there was a short clip where Ning Yichu was seen with her back to the camera.

Ning Yichu took a quick look and sneered, “The switch to a carving competition was a last-minute decision by the organizers, and the Hetian jade material was provided by the Ji Family. Do you think I have the power of prophecy, or could I have smuggled old goods past the guards and security? Deelia, if you want to slander me, at least find a better reason!”

Deelia cursed loudly, “Even President Li’s little young master is completely smitten by you, who knows if you used some special means to get a heads up on the competition?”

The slander was like dirty water being thrown, and no one paid attention to the truth of the matter itself, instead, they were drawn to Deelia’s gossip.

Indeed, why did President Li’s little young master like her so much?

And as for Mr. Mo, which boss would spend so much money for an employee?

Mo Baiyou’s eyes were filled with a frigid wrath as he sternly reprimanded Deelia, “Shut your mouth. Just a few minutes with her back to the camera and she’s supposed to have performed magic? Do you take all the judges for blind? Deelia, I think you’re the one who’s drunk and spouting nonsense!”

“Mr. Mo, why must you defend this cheap woman so fiercely? She’s messed around with so many men, perhaps she’s conquered you in bed too?”

Deelia’s eyes flashed with malevolence as she spewed her insults.

The air was thick with the smell of gunpowder.

Mo Baiyou was so angry that his chest heaved unsteadily, his face dark with shadow…

He was extremely annoyed, why on earth had he brought Deelia along!

However, what was even more shocking was that just at this moment, from some corner, an unkempt man suddenly appeared, dressed in the uniform of a staff member, his face filled with excitement as he pointed at Ning Yichu and shouted, “Is it really you? Ning Yichu, I’ve finally found you! Do you remember me, I was your lover five years ago…”

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