The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 1141 - 1110: Auction

Seeing them like this, He Tiantian smiled.

"Alright, once we’re done with these, I’ll take you to the film premiere. You can wear those clothes then, but as for the makeup, I’ll do it for you instead. Don’t mess it up on your own," He Tiantian said with a smile. She usually got along well with them and was happy to include them in the fun.

"Oh my God, is it the premiere we saw in that beauty magazine last time?" Yu Jingjing said excitedly, "My God, all the stars from TV!"

"Yes," He Tiantian replied, "The one in Xiangjiang is even more spectacular."

"That’s fantastic," Xi Rongrong clasped her hands together, eyes gleaming, "Teacher He, you’re just the best. I love you."

The four whispered among themselves as more and more people changed into their clothes and came over.

Jiao Lihong was impatient because she didn’t want to change out of her elegant dress and into sportswear.

But since Coach Zhu had said so, she didn’t dare to argue.

If a fuss arose, even if she won, it would leave a bad impression on the leadership above.

Better to put on the old-fashioned sportswear.

Truth be told, these sportswear were actually quite attractive. They weren’t the baggy kind but instead were designed according to the body’s curves, and Jiang Wenwen had put a lot of thought into them.

However, some people didn’t see them as anything special.

Jiao Lihong, hearing the laughter behind her, turned her head and saw He Tiantian chatting and laughing with the girls.

If one didn’t know that He Tiantian was more than a decade older than them, they might not even realize that she was already a 32-year-old woman.

Heavens, this woman was truly blessed.

Because of He Tiantian, Jiao Lihong’s shine in the swimming team was greatly diminished. If it weren’t for her uncle, she reckoned she would be fuming.

He Tiantian, sensing Jiao Lihong’s gaze, simply smiled, turned her head away, and paid her no mind.

She wasn’t in the same league as Jiao Lihong and there was no need to stoop to her level.

Just now she had seen that Jiao Lihong and Cai Fenfang were dressed extravagantly, with very high slits in their dresses and even higher heels, apparently unafraid of twisting an ankle.

Jiao Lihong became even more angry, interpreting He Tiantian’s indifference as a silent provocation.

Seeing this, Cai Fenfang said, "Don’t be angry now, we still have to perform later."

Hearing this, Jiao Lihong smiled and replied, "Yes, our duet. We’ve practiced for a long time. We must perform well when the time comes."

"Indeed," Cai Fenfang laughed, "I’m somewhat eager myself."

Originally, Zhu Zhitao wanted He Tiantian to perform, but since singing really wasn’t her strength, she declined.

The men’s team also had two or three performances lined up.

The theme of the performances was still those singers from Hong Kong.

Zhu Zhitao, seeing that everyone had arrived, briefed a few points of discipline and then led everyone majestically to the charity event.

Cui Ying and Wei Yuanyuan followed closely behind He Tiantian.

Tang Qian, Qi Zhengmin, Xie Wanying, and Qian Zhigao were also at the event.

Through Xie Wanying, Xie Jinzhi and Tang Qian got to know many of Xiangjiang’s elites and exchanged business cards.

Even though they were merely acquaintances now, who knew if there would be opportunities for collaboration in the future!

Huo Yingjie also came along, but as a bodyguard, secretly protecting He Tiantian.

The host of the evening banquet was the famous Xiangjiang actress Wang Mingquan, whose beautiful face and witty presenting style frequently elicited laughter from the audience.

There were performances by celebrities one after another, as well as shows from the Xiangjiang swimming team and the Mainland (China) team. Although they couldn’t compare with the celebrities, participation was what mattered.

He Tiantian sat quietly in her seat, occasionally glancing over at Huo Yingjie.

Huo Yingjie also stole glances at He Tiantian from time to time. Their eyes often met in the air, but they were discreet about it, which added a different kind of charm.

After the performances, it was time for the charity auction.

Some people put up items for auction; those with higher status auctioned off antiques and jade pieces, while celebrities offered albums, rare cassette tapes, records.

Then it was the Mainland (China) swimming team’s turn. Zhu Zhitao invited He Tiantian on stage to auction off her record-breaking medal.

The national team could only put up this symbolically significant item for auction.

He Tiantian had many medals and didn’t mind parting with one or two.

Moreover, it was for charity, so she was more than willing.

Host Wang Mingquan’s eyes lit up when she saw Zhu Zhitao and He Tiantian come on stage.

She had only seen He Tiantian on television before, but the real person was even more beautiful than on TV. Even the gorgeous women of Xiangjiang seemed to lose a bit of their grace in front of He Tiantian.

"Hello, Coach Zhu, Ms. He, could you tell us what you are auctioning today to support charitable causes?" Wang Mingquan asked with a smile.

Zhu Zhitao, as the team’s coach, spoke first, "I don’t have anything worthy of auctioning, but my team member, Ms. He, is willing to put the gold medal she won for breaking the two-hundred-meter freestyle record at last year’s Hancheng Asian Games up for auction to support charitable causes. We in the world of sports will also contribute to charity in the future."

"Ah?" Wang Mingquan feigned surprise, "Then this medal must have sentimental value, right?"

"Yes, it is very sentimental. This achievement broke not just the Asian Games record but also the world record," Zhu Zhitao praised.

"Could we take a look at it?" Wang Mingquan asked, somewhat impatiently.

He Tiantian held a small red box in her hands and gently opened it, taking out a gold medal strung on a red ribbon that shimmered brilliantly under the lights.

"It’s beautiful," Wang Mingquan said. "Ms. He, would you like to say something?"

"I’m very honored to be here today to participate in the charity dinner, and I hope that my efforts can contribute to charitable causes," He Tiantian said with a gentle laugh, her voice clear and pleasant.

At that moment, Huo Yingjie’s eyes were fixed only on his wife on stage, so confident and so dazzling.

"All right, let’s start the bidding," Wang Mingquan said with a smile. "The starting bid is fifty thousand Hong Kong dollars, with each increment no less than one thousand Hong Kong dollars."

No sooner had Wang Mingquan finished speaking than a young voice came through, saying, "Sixty thousand Hong Kong dollars!"

As He Tiantian followed the voice, her smile brightened upon seeing the Snake King, Li Xian.

Xie Wanying, He Tiantian’s good friend, naturally didn’t want to be outdone and said, "Seventy thousand Hong Kong dollars!"

"Eighty thousand Hong Kong dollars," Li Xian called out again, determined to take He Tiantian’s medal home.

Tang Qian also wanted to bid and was about to shout out ninety thousand Hong Kong dollars when he heard a woman behind him call out, "One hundred thousand Hong Kong dollars."

He Tiantian didn’t recognize the woman but did recognize the man next to her, Tang Ping’an.

This kid, he shouldn’t be spending money like this!

In He Tiantian’s heart, Tang Ping’an was still that poor boy, and she didn’t want him to spend money recklessly.

It was too expensive, so Tang Qian didn’t call out a bid.

Though Tang Qian refrained from bidding, Qi Zhengmin, who was looking to join in the fun, called out, "One hundred and ten thousand!"