Chapter 296 - Why Can't My Wife Come?

At this moment, Madam Yao reminded her in a low voice, "Our Yao family offended Xue Liang previously. After all, he has a lot of influence in the country and he might cause problems for the Yao family's business. Therefore, we have to earn his forgiveness.

"I heard that he has wanted this violin for a long time. We'll get it and give it to Xue Liang as an apology."

Yao Mengqing nodded. "What if others snatch it from me?"

"I don't think so. No one else should know about Xue Liang wanting this violin."

Madam Yao smiled and said, "Moreover, Xue Liang has something to attend to and left at the last minute. He doesn't have time to come. We can bid for it and give it to him. He'll definitely forgive us."

Yao Mengqing said, "Mom, don't worry. I'll definitely get it."

Qiao Xi smiled and left.

Ever since Xue Liang chased the Yao family out of the art exhibition, there were rumors in high society that the elders of the Yao family had done something shameless.

This matter started because of Xue Liang, so they naturally had to make amends with him.

Hence, the Yao family had targeted Xue Liang. They knew that he wanted this violin, so they specially came to the auction house to bid for it and beg for Xue Liang's forgiveness.

However…

Fourth Brother wanted the violin because he wanted to give it to her!

Qiao Xi smiled meaningfully. How would Yao Mengqing feel if she found out that she was the one who wanted this violin?

She returned to Gu Zheng's side and looked at the violin in the auction book with interest.

Gu Zheng looked up. "You like this?"

Qiao Xi replied, "Yes."

Gu Zheng said, "I'll get it for you."

Qiao Xi smiled thoughtfully. "No rush, you don't have to spend your money. Someone will bid for it and give it to me."

Gu Zheng raised an eyebrow. "Xue Liang?"

"Fourth Brother did say that he would give me the violin, but he's not going to be the one spending the money."

Qiao Xi chuckled. "This violin will be mine sooner or later. Why should I trouble myself? Let's look at something else."

Seeing how confident she was, Gu Zheng did not ask anymore.

After a while, Qiao Xi asked curiously, "Gu Zheng, do you think all these noble families gathered together to participate in the auction just for the sake of getting a good reputation? But is it worth it to spend so much money for one's reputation?"

He said indifferently, "These people don't lack money. They care very much about their reputation. Furthermore, when someone donates, there'll be a lot of people who'll follow. This is how charity auctions started."

Qiao Xi understood what was going on. Actually, they were all done for the sake of the outside world, and there were probably not many people who were truly doing charity.

Everyone was gathered here today to display the strength of their family. It would definitely be something to look forward to.

Qiao Xi flipped through the auction book. "This necklace is inlaid with ten-carat diamonds. It looks good. They're even auctioning this painting of Mr. Qi's? So many…"

Before she could finish, she heard a woman's mocking voice.

"I advise you not to look anymore. You don't have the money to buy it anyway!"

Qiao Xi raised her eyes and watched the two women slowly walk over.

Yao Mengqi looked at her in disdain. Yao Mengqing stood at the side, expressionless.

"What kind of place is this? How is it that just anyone has the right to enter? Since you don't have money to buy anything, why are you here? How laughable!"

Qiao Xi was instantly speechless.

Did she look very poor?

Gu Zheng slowly looked up with cold eyes. "If the Yao family has the right to come, why can't my wife?"

Yao Mengqi was shocked when she met his cold eyes.

She thought that Gu Zheng did not like Qiao Xi, so he would not stand up for this woman. It was rumored in high society that Gu Zheng only married Qiao Xi on an impulse and did not like her at all.

Yao Mengqing stopped Yao Mengqi in time and said gently, "Ah Zheng, don't be angry. Mengqi is young and insensible. She's a little straightforward. She must have forgotten that Xi Xi married you."

"Moreover, today's auction is very important. Many big shots from Li City are attending. She's just afraid that Xi Xi will be too reckless and offend some noble gentleman or madam."

"Yao Mengqing, let me remind you again.." Gu Zheng did not even raise his eyes as impatience filled his face.