"Now that everyone's eyes are feverish. We begin selling from 5 million, each increment should not be less than half a million!" The host slapped the hammer.
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And the reaction was quick. "10 million."
"11 million."
"14 million."
"19 million."
"19.5 million."
"...30 million." The price went up steeply and the host smiled knowing fully well, how much this jewelry was worth.
As the crowd jeered against each other, the five women around Ling Qingyu stared at her, as if asking why she hadn't participated yet.
Ling Qingyu gulped with some difficulty and her survival instinct drove her to explain quickly. "Hey, hey. Please don't give me such looks. Be a bit merciful. I will bid; don't worry. Let me tell you why I'm not saying anything."
Ling Qingyu continued her words without pausing, fearing the women's future retaliation if she didn't satisfy any of them. "Given the jewelry's vast background, timeline and present outlook, I estimate the value of around 80-100 million yuan. That refers to a single buyout. When the auction comes into the equation, the number quickly fluctuates. If I bid now, it's a waste of my energy and time.
Only those who can afford will come into play later."
In fact, among the rich, who didn't understand her concept? Sometimes, when realities poured cold water, some individuals hoped for a miracle. Like here by calling for a low price and wishing no one further competed with them, even though the scenario was close to zero.
People always had a dream. What if their wishes come true? What if the real powerful ones lost interest and didn't intervene? A lot of what-ifs were involved but it didn't cost too much at all for a wish; so, why not go for it.
Ling Qingyu's explanation cooled her confidante's eagerness and the women quietly discussed who should the necklace belong to, creating black lines over her forehead. She bought it and still didn't own the necklace.
But Ling Qingyu was too frightened to fight for her rights. No matter the angle, she was fighting a defeating war. Soon, they quickly came to an agreement to share with each other.
Now, she immediately comprehended the feeling, good husbands encountered when their beloving wives delivered a single look, which expressed their demands. The urge to survive and avoid disappointing loved ones, sprung the men into actions. Ling Qingyu was also in a similar state.
Seeing frustration and disappointment in her confidantes' expressions, Ling Qingyu was certain, she would never like to experience it personally.
While the couple fed the other guests with dog food, Ling Qingyu took note of the two because these types of people were very rare in the wealthy circle, loyal to one another and fulfilling each other's needs.
Most lost their discipline, the moment they had power and wealth at their fingers, indulging in depravity. So, seeing the loving couple, Ling Qingyu wished them the best.
The host excitedly slammed the hammer. The jewelry was sold twice the estimates they had calculated. His eyes brightened whenever the pair landed in the direction of Ling Qingyu.
Nonetheless, every girl around Ling Qingyu clapped and shrieked with excitement. Yet, their eyes seemed to contain the message—hmph! Luckily, you listen to us.
Ling Qingyu nodded eagerly, lamenting her status. In contrast, the women at other tables pierced their deadly gazes at Ling Qingyu, who had now become the number one enemy of all wealthy women in Province N from this day onward.
Well, it was an exaggeration but their green eyes filled with envy and jealously seemed not far from matching the description. After all, any items Ling Qingyu was extremely keen on could only belong to her.
Ling Qingyu faced with oppressive glances from the crowd was expressionless. She had no fear whatsoever. Comparing the two sides—the crowd and her girls—she must satisfy the latter.
Ling Qingyu affirmed herself, it wasn't she cherishing her life; it was her generosity for love. Looking at the happy faces of the girls, the money was indeed well spent. No more worries about thinking where to spend her 1 trillion reward.
On the other hand, those with calculative minds, had worries and frightening speculations. Why did Ling Qingyu suddenly show her claws explicitly? What was she thinking in her mind? Were there any hidden plans behind her every action?
In fact, Ling Qingyu naturally laid out her business plan—the path toward a big empire. It wasn't a spontaneous action from her to show off wealth. Earning prestige and enhancing her network were the number one goals to facilitate her huge wealth.
Otherwise, her spending had to be calculative and meticulous, wasting her energy and time, in order to avoid drawing attention, just because she was weak. From tonight onward, she would break out of the cocoon like a butterfly, transforming itself to a new being.
The name Ling Qingyu should resound throughout the entire province. She no longer wanted to hide and delay her plan. Given Yang Qingyue's backing and her power at hand, the path had become clearer.
In order to avoid the stampede from occuring, the host also announced and reminded everyone, that the pearl jewelry would be picked up later after the event was over. He rubbed the cold sweat on his forehead.
Perhaps his words worked the rest of the women recovered their eyes. Ling Qingyu sighed in relief. Although she said, there wasn't any fear, the suppression still existed.
Now that she had become a public enemy, she must stay low. The rest of the time, people were relieved Ling Qingyu didn't bid again. They now had instinctive fear and powerlessness against Ling Qingyu.
The main reason was she had no interest at all. She sometimes felt out of the world whenever she noticed her favorites never matched the majority.
Soon, after some items were sold, Ling Qingyu's heart palpitated when one of the girls on stage brought over the next item to be auctioned.
Her intuition told her, she must get it or she would regret herself in the future.