In the end, Chi Youyou did not refuse Darren’s good intentions, letting him arrange things, and Amber was bought by bidder number 35.

"So, this number 35 was your plant, Senior Brother?"

"Hahaha, not really, auctions often encounter situations like yours."

"Situations like mine?"

"Mhm~"

Darren gave her a look for her to interpret on her own.

"Senior Brother, that’s not fair of you. I was just trying to help you earn a bit more~"

Darren didn’t argue back and started laughing, "It’s all about handling unexpected situations, so we always arrange a few people at each auction."

"That’s smart. If I start bidding, with Cheng Xueyi’s temperament, she’d definitely bid too and intentionally drive the price up."

The final price for Amber was nine million. Many were after its appearance and didn’t care about its other uses.

Cheng Xueyi had indeed been watching Chi Youyou’s actions, and she had already made up her mind to match any bid she made!

She wouldn’t be at ease until she had her say!

"Youyou, look at Cheng Xueyi; she keeps turning to watch you."

"If she likes watching, let her. At worst, she’ll just spend more money~"

Cheng Shujin: ...

It seemed that all Chi Youyou could see was a gleam of money in her eyes.

Cheng Xueyi, you better have good luck. You offended someone you shouldn’t have~

Then Cheng Shujin witnessed the cost of offending Chi Youyou, which truly burned through money!

"Five million for bidder number 1!"

"Five million and fifty thousand for bidder number 10!"

...

"Seven million for bidder number 10, once!"

"Seven million for bidder number 10, twice!"

"Seven million for bidder number 10, three times! Sold!"

...

By the end of the auction, Cheng Xueyi had been baited by Chi Youyou four times!

The total amount reached over forty million!

By the time she realized it, the amount was already so high. Initially, she had been proudly snatching Chi Youyou’s items.

Of course, it wasn’t entirely her fault for being naive; Chi Youyou’s acting was simply too convincing.

From the start, she showed how much she wanted it, and even when the item was won by Cheng Xueyi, she’d still look genuinely sad and reluctant...

"Lili... um... could you lend me some money..."

Cheng Xueyi really wanted to call her dad, but doing so now would be suicidal, so she had to ask Lili, who came with her.

"Sure, if you want, you can transfer that necklace you won to me."

Lili maintained her smile.

"No, no, Lili, I’d like to give this necklace to you directly!"

Since she was asking for a loan, how could she still transfer it? Naturally, it would be a gift!

Plus, with Lili’s big background, if she clung to her, even her dad would see her in a new light!

"That wouldn’t be right."

"It’s fine; I intended to give this necklace to you anyway. It perfectly complements your elegance, and only on you would its true value be apparent."

Lili didn’t refuse further and directly transferred thirty million to Cheng Xueyi.

Of course, in her mind, she already labeled her a fool. This thirty million would be the last courtesy!

"Thank you, Lili. I’ll pay you back as soon as I get home!"

Using Lili as a facade, her dad wouldn’t say anything, and might even be pleased that she gifted a necklace to her.

Thinking of this, her anger subsided quite a bit, but as she glanced towards the second floor, her gaze was still full of resentment.

Chi Youyou, just wait!

Our feud is now set!

Chi Youyou didn’t think much of it; she had already followed Darren backstage at the auction.

Just a few minutes before the auction ended, Darren received a reply from the other party agreeing to meet.

"Go on in; she’s already inside."

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

"No problem. It’s the least I can do. By the way, should I have Amber sent directly to your house later?"

"That works too; receiving it here would be too conspicuous and would give people something to talk about~"

Darren smiled without a word and led his people out, leaving them to their business.

"I want to go in with you; I don’t trust that woman!"

Cheng Shujin, speaking before Chi Youyou could, rebutted what she was going to say directly, "If anything were to happen to you, not only your aunt but also my dad would have my skin!"

Given what he said, Chi Youyou had no choice but to let him join her inside.

"It’s you guys!"

The woman had already removed the hood of her raincoat, revealing a delicate face that looked fragile.

She was quite beautiful, and her bright eyes had a natural watery sheen, making them look protective.

Though appearances could be deceiving, including Chi Youyou, she knew that.

This woman was definitely not simple~

Moreover, her eyes carried a bit of sadness and determination.

"Hello, I’m Chi Youyou. What a surprise to meet you again."

The woman seemed surprised at her direct introduction; typically, there wouldn’t be such an initial step when they were merely a buyer and seller.

"Hello, I’m Chen Zui, nice to meet you."

This might be a magical chemical reaction because she understood Chi Youyou’s intent of wanting to be friends.

"Thank you for the painting you sent me; I really liked it, especially the ghost fire, which was stunning!"

"Thank you, I’m glad you liked it."

Chen Zui smiled, "You’ve helped me so much; a painting is nothing, I’m a bit embarrassed."

"Not at all; your painting is amazing."

Chen Zui, seeing Chi Youyou’s genuine smile, understood right away.

She knew who she was.

What a smart girl.

The two exchanged a glance and both laughed. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Cheng Shujin watched, confused. How could such a conversation lead to laughter?

"Oh, this is Cloud Ear."

Chi Youyou retrieved a small box from her bag, "Buy one, get one free, fair to all ages~"

"For me?"

Chen Zui blinked in surprise; this was expensive!

"For someone who doesn’t recognize its value, it won’t fetch a good price. There’s something else I’d like to consult with you about."

"Go ahead, if I can help, I’ll speak up, but I can’t accept this for free."

"It’s not for free; what you paid for the Purple Cloud Ganoderma was already overvalued."

"I know, but there are no Purple Cloud Ganoderma available in the market now; I’m happy to have gotten it, so no need to gift me."

"How about you listen to my request first?"

Unable to argue, Chen Zui nodded.

"Most people know that Purple Cloud Ganoderma is an excellent medicinal herb with effects comparable to other types of Ganoderma, but only those truly in the know understand that its potency is maximized when used with Cloud Ear."

When Chen Zui heard this last statement, her eyes narrowed slightly, "Miss Chi, what exactly are you trying to say?"

Even her tone shifted.