Chapter 143: Rivalry

As soon as the auctioneer's words came out, there was a lot of commotion off the floor.

Because this ruby is a rare and excellent gem in the world, it was once owned by the royal family and has been stored in Va

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The auctioneer deliberately sold the seal and did not announce the names of the donors for a long time.

In addition to the shock of insiders, there are also some celebrities and gemstone lovers who want to see who the donors really are.

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TAS ruby, boasting a staggering 23.1 carats, flanked with diamonds. ”

The auctioneer continued to sell Guan Zi, explaining the origin of the gem, "It was discovered in Myanmar in the 30s of the 20th century, and in the more than 70 years since then, it has changed hands several times, all of which are in private collections, and I did not expect to be able to witness the brilliant color of this giant ruby today." ”

"This gem was donated by Miss Lin Wan. ”

As soon as this remark came out, it caused a sensation in the audience, because everyone was not familiar with the name "Lin Wan", a character who appeared out of thin air from somewhere.

Even if they had heard of V.G, they had only recently heard of the young female designer, but as soon as this remark came out, they did not immediately associate it with the "Lin Wan" they knew.

Even Lin Wan herself was sure that this was just the same name and surname, because she had never donated anything at all, let alone such a rare gem.

Facing Chen Xue's shocked face, Lin Wan just shook her head slightly, indicating that she would not be impatient.

It wasn't until the auctioneer opened the velvet box and projected this superb diamond onto the big screen that Lin Wan's complexion changed color in an instant.

She turned her head abruptly and collided with the dark and deep eyes behind her, and the shock in her eyes was clear at a glance.

It was Lin Wan's 18th birthday seven years ago, and Cheng Yu gave her a coming-of-age ceremony.

Later, it was lost in that kidnapping case, but I didn't expect it to go around and finally return to Cheng Yu's hands.

"Named to the lost you. This is the meaning of this gem, and its first owner honored his wife with his wife's name as an eternal memory in memory of his deceased lover. This is also where the name of this gemstone comes from. ”

"So, our auction for today starts now. The starting price is 5 million. ”

The auctioneer's voice was still ringing on the stage, but Lin Wan's whole person trembled uncontrollably.

"6 million!"

"7 million!"

"7.5 million!"

The price is still refreshing.

"20 million. Xu Yang held up the sign, the first time he had done the whole night, and increased the bid price directly to eight figures.

Today's guests are not lacking in the entertainment industry all year round, and many people quickly smelled an unusual atmosphere.

"30 million!" A familiar low voice came from behind, Lin Wan's whole body was numb, and her palms were in a cold sweat.

She couldn't figure out what Cheng Yu was going to do, and the little vanity that vaguely appeared in her mind was quickly dispelled by her.

"50 million!"

"80 million!"

When the bidding came to eight figures, only Xu Yang and Cheng Yu were left in the field, and many people looked sideways at Lin Wan's side and side back, even the gem lovers who were still dying at the beginning had to be forced back by the ultra-high price on the field.

At this time, everyone seems to no longer care whether the gem can be collected, but want to know who the ruby will end up with.

"Eighty million, now eighty million. ”

"Eighty million once, eighty million twice, eighty million ......"

"One hundred million. ”

Lin Wan didn't move, she didn't have to look back, she could also imagine the appearance of that person who was determined to win when he frequently raised his cards.

Sensing that Xu Yang beside him wanted to raise the card again, Lin Wan grabbed him and shook her head gently at him.

The mist under his eyes suddenly seemed like an invisible hand choking Xu Yang's throat, making it difficult for him to breathe.

In the few seconds that Xu Yang was stunned, the auctioneer's hammer had already fallen quietly.

Many young stars who have just entered the circle and sat at the end of the seat couldn't help but be shocked by this scene. I couldn't help but ask each other to ask each other.

"Cheng Yu ......" There were some people who knew Cheng Yu, and a wealthy businessman who had worked with Cheng muttered thoughtfully, "Why did he come back suddenly." ”

With his head down, he pressed his mobile phone under the table with a crackling voice, and immediately delivered first-hand news to partners in other circles.

There are not a few people who are like this wealthy businessman at the scene.

Cheng Yu, the crown prince of the Cheng family, has not appeared in China for seven years since the fall of the Cheng family. Appearing on an occasion like tonight without warning, and acting in an unusually high-profile manner, it seems to be a signalβ€”

The days when Yuncheng was monopolized by the Xu family for several years are coming to an end.

If there is no accident, after tonight, there will be another person in Cloud City who will be talked about.

At the end of the auction, many people's eyes fell on Cheng Yu.

He sat still in the dim light, loosening the Windsor knot at his neckline, folding his legs, resting his hands on the chair, and leaning back calmly.

There were many guests tonight, and when he came, he walked behind Yao Man, and many people didn't know he was coming. Now that you know, you will naturally come forward to greet and talk, and those who don't know will have to come together to get acquainted.

Lin Wan sat in her seat and stood still, her eyes staring straight at the already empty booth with a thoughtful expression.

Chen Xue on the side was terrified, and the excitement of the promotion and salary increase of the defeated class enemy had faded away as early as when Cheng Yu and Xu Yang raised their cards for the ruby necklace many times.

She had been an ostrich for a while before, and she happened to miss Lin Wan's eighteen-year-old coming-of-age ceremony, so naturally she didn't know that this chain was the one that Cheng Yu confessed to give away in public that day.

However, looking at Lin Wan's reaction, she inevitably guessed some clues.

She whispered, "That necklace is yours, isn't it, why is it on the auction stand today?"

"Sort of. ”

Lin Wan only answered the former question, because she didn't know the answer to the latter question.

I don't know how long it took, a pair of black leather shoes slowly walked into her sight.

The shoes are familiar, the way of lacing is unique, and almost the moment her eyes touch the upper of the shoes, Lin Wan's mind has the appearance of its owner.

"Xiao Wan ......"

His voice was neither high nor low, plain and ordinary, and the moment he stopped her, Lin Wan had the illusion that they were still a sweet and happy couple.

"Well, I'll give it back to you. ”

The knotted hand was lifted in the air like this, and the delicate blue velvet square box was held in the palm of his hand.

The crowd was almost scattered, but there were still some gossipy people who wanted to find out.

More than a dozen pairs of eyes looked at it together, and Lin Wan felt a little embarrassed.

"What the hell are you doing?"

Lin Wan was furious, her curved willow eyebrows frowned, she was really a little maddened by Cheng Yu's repeated attitude.

"The thing is returned to its rightful owner. Cheng Yu didn't explain too much, just said four words lightly.