Fallen To The Ruthless Obssessive CEO-Chapter 519 - 445_2

Unbeknownst to others, the gaze directed at her was filled with tenderness.

In the meantime, the two of them acquired a few other small items.

But they were just small decorative objects, costing just over several hundred thousand, which was within Jiang Ruan’s spending limits.

Jiang Ruan always practiced rational spending.

For things costing millions or tens of millions, she would just feast her eyes on them.

The main reason was she really lacked any talent for appreciation. To her, a genuine masterpiece of a famous painting was no different from an ordinary piece of paper.

Of course, just because she’s not interested doesn’t mean others aren’t. Jiang Ruan respects those who enjoy collecting and appreciating things.

But a painting going for twenty to thirty million.

Seeing so many people vying to bid, Jiang Ruan couldn’t help but marvel, "It’s great to be a celebrity. Sell a painting, and there’s enough to cover all expenses for generations."

Bao Ye replied calmly, "Hmm, it sure is great. When they were alive, no one knew them, they couldn’t eat well or dress warmly, but hundreds of years after their death, they suddenly became famous. The money made has nothing to do with them."

Jiang Ruan: "..."

The fantasy shattered instantly.

She found it a bit amusing and frustrating: "Always stating the blunt truth."

"But it does seem true." Jiang Ruan clicked her tongue, "So, in a way, being famous seems kind of tragic."

Then, on the auction stage appeared an ice-type jadeite bracelet, pure white and visibly translucent.

Bao Ye’s gaze was immediately fixed on it.

He then turned his head to glance at Jiang Ruan’s wrist, estimating that the bracelet was just her size.

But his small action did not escape Jiang Ruan’s notice.

The starting bid was five million.

Before Bao Ye could bid, Jiang Ruan held his hand and said, "Don’t bid. I don’t like wearing jadeite bracelets. Even though they look clean, they clang together, and I don’t like that. The jadeite ones you gave me before have gathered dust since I’ve never worn them."

"This bracelet is your size." Bao Ye said magnetically. Jiang Ruan retorted, "I still don’t want it."

She was curious: "Your vision is so good that by just looking, you can tell it’s my size?"

"I don’t even know what size I wear."

Jiang Ruan raised her wrist, aligning two fingers of her right hand together to clasp her wrist.

"Hmm." Bao Ye said, "Your wrist is slender, no more than 49 or 50."

Bao Ye asked her, "Don’t you really like it?"

"This bracelet suits you and complements your aura well."

No woman dislikes being complimented, and Jiang Ruan was instantly in a good mood, but still said, "No."

At this point, the bidding for the jadeite bracelet had already reached eleven million.

She didn’t like it, so Bao Ye had to listen to her: "Alright then."

Jiang Ruan sighed, "Whenever I attend these auctions, I always feel like money is just dirt."

Bao Ye chuckled, "Why say so?"

Jiang Ruan pouted, "Because they start at several million or tens of millions, like it’s just cabbage. But everyone here is either rich or noble, so this amount really isn’t much to them."

Bao Ye hugged her by her slender waist, smiling without saying a word.

His dark eyes inadvertently glanced at the auction stage, estimating a few more items until the one he wanted.

Then he asked for another cup of fruit tea for Jiang Ruan.

Jiang Ruan said helplessly, "I’ve already had two cups, I’m not thirsty at all now."

Bao Ye said, "Then just let it sit for now."

He picked up the glass of red wine beside him, already on his second glass of Lafite.

Seeing Jiang Ruan watching, he raised an eyebrow and offered it to her, "Would you like to try it?"

Jiang Ruan didn’t hesitate, "Sure."

She took the glass, took a sip, and the red wine was very thick, with a slight bitterness as it entered her mouth.

But the aftertaste was sweet, and with careful tasting, there was a rich smoothness in it.

Jiang Ruan licked the corner of her lips and couldn’t help but take another sip.

Bao Ye watched her. His eyes were filled with doting as Jiang Ruan returned the glass to him.

She mumbled, "It feels like there’s no difference between this and other red wine, why is it so expensive?"

Hearing her complain, Bao Ye wasn’t one bit critical; instead, he said with a smile, "That’s the difference between a beginner and a pro."

"Beginners taste the flavor of the wine."

"Pros savor the experience."

Jiang Ruan: "Oh."

"Together, they make up taste."

Bao Ye: "No, although these two are often combined, when tasting wine, you have to separate them." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

He hugged her waist, patiently saying, "Everyone says tasting wine is like tasting life. Different wines have various flavors. Whenever you come to my winery in B City, I’ll show you my collection of many wines. I’ll teach you how to distinguish between good and bad red wine."

He was willing to teach, and Jiang Ruan was willing to learn.

After all, being diligent and eager to learn is the way to continuous improvement.

Even though Jiang Ruan wasn’t really that interested in red wine.