The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 106 Auction

Ye Chuchu hurriedly responded and handed over the documents in her hand.

"Mr. Xiao, are you going to attend this auction?"

Zhou Qingren hadn't arrived yet, but his voice came first. He was holding an invitation in his hand. When he saw Ye Chuchu standing by the desk, he was clearly stunned for a moment and subconsciously put the invitation away.

auctions?

Ye Chuchu remained outwardly calm, but secretly began to make plans in her heart.

She had heard of this auction; it auctioned off some unusual items, but the entry requirements were very strict.

Even at the height of the Ye family's prosperity, she never went there.

"Brother Xiao, I won't disturb you any longer, I'll head out now."

Ye Chuchu's eyes flickered, concealing the desire within them, and she left the office without changing her expression. However, as she closed the door, her gaze couldn't help but drift towards the invitation in Zhou Qing's hand.

If only she could go just once...

Inside the office, Zhou Qing handed over the list of items for the auction.

"Mr. Xiao, this is the list and invitation letter they sent over. Please take a look..."

Xiao Jingchen glanced at it indifferently, but when he saw a certain necklace, he suddenly froze. He didn't say the words of refusal he was about to say, but instead nodded.

"go."

"Okay, Mr. Xiao, I'll go and decline right away... Huh?"

Zhou Qing responded as usual, but suddenly froze halfway through her sentence, looking at Xiao Jingchen, who was already working with his head down, with a surprised expression.

Did he mishear? Mr. Xiao said he was going to attend this auction?

"has a problem?"

Xiao Jingchen raised his eyes, his sharp gaze sweeping over Zhou Qing.

The latter shuddered, quickly shook his head, and left the office, though his retreating figure looked more like he was fleeing in panic.

In the stairwell, a woman with a slender figure sat on the steps. Although the sun was shining brightly outside the window, a sense of loneliness inexplicably emanated from her.

After a long while, a sigh was heard.

Lin Ran looked at the urging message from Song Nuan on her phone and slowly stood up.

Right now, she doesn't even have time to be sad.

Even seeing her nominal husband being so intimate with another woman.

But these are all her own choices, aren't they?

Lin Ran curled her lips into a mocking smile, then got up and went downstairs.

As the auction date drew closer, Ye Chuchu couldn't help but feel anxious.

Even at work, I kept thinking about how to bring this up.

Xiao Jingchen signed the document in his hand, glanced at Ye Chuchu who was in a daze, and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes.

"Ye Chuchu, what are you thinking about?"

"I want an auction."

Ye Chuchu froze as soon as she finished speaking. How could she have revealed her true thoughts?

Seeing Xiao Jingchen's cold gaze, Ye Chuchu inwardly groaned, but unexpectedly, she saw the man nod the next second.

"Okay, let's go together then."

Xiao Jingchen's tone was very calm, but it did not stop Ye Chuchu from being happy.

"Thank you, Brother Xiao."

Ye Chuchu blushed slightly and glanced shyly at Xiao Jingchen. Even though he ignored her, she was still overjoyed.

On the day of the auction, Xiao Jingchen did indeed keep his promise and brought Ye Chuchu to the scene.

Unlike the usual gatherings, this place was heavily guarded, and everyone who came had an extraordinary air about them, clearly not comparable to those from humble backgrounds.

Ye Chuchu subconsciously straightened her back and followed Xiao Jingchen into the room.

Everyone who came in wore a mask, and Xiao Jingchen was no exception. The dark blue mask covered most of his face, revealing only his perfect chin and thin lips.

After a waiter confirmed his identity, he was respectfully led to a room on the top floor.

This is the best spot in the entire auction hall. Not only can you see everything on the stands, but you can also see everyone sitting in the hall.

Ye Chuchu's vanity was greatly satisfied in an instant.

Feeling the curious or surprised gazes around her, her desire to win Xiao Jingchen's heart strengthened once again.

She absolutely cannot let go of such a perfect man.

The auction began, and the first few items were just minor flings. Although Ye Chuchu was very tempted, seeing how calm everyone around her was, she could only suppress the surprise in her eyes.

Until the necklace was brought up.

Not only Ye Chuchu, but all the women present gasped in surprise.

The azure diamond sparkled under the lights, attracting everyone's attention.

The room fell silent instantly; it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Seeing this scene, the woman introducing the products smiled with satisfaction and clapped her hands to attract everyone's attention.

"As you all see, this is a work by Master Mitchell, in aquamarine blue, made with the most precious aquamarine diamonds."

"Seeing how excited everyone is, I won't say any more. The starting bid is ten million."

"Twenty million!"

"Twenty-five million!"

"Twenty-eight million!"

After a brief silence, calls for price increases began to rise one after another.

Ye Chuchu barely managed to tear her gaze away from the necklace, and as she listened to the numbers, she was secretly astonished.

It's just a necklace, yet these people are so careless in taking out so much money.

If only she had money...

"Fifty million."

The voice from beside her made Ye Chuchu immediately gather her thoughts. She looked at the man beside her, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

Xiao Jingchen spoke in a calm tone, putting down the sign in his hand, as if what he had just said was just a string of numbers.

"Fifty-one million."

"Sixty million."

Some people didn't want to give up so easily and shouted again, but Xiao Jingchen still casually raised the price by quite a bit.

Sixty million, just for that one aquamarine diamond, how rich do you have to be to say that?

Ye Chuchu was already speechless with surprise.

She stared blankly at Xiao Jingchen's profile, her eyes filled with infatuation.

No wonder he's the man she's set her sights on; his actions are so decisive and dashing.

That necklace... it must have been a gift for her.

Ye Chuchu blushed and occasionally cast a shy glance at Xiao Jingchen.

In the end, Xiao Jingchen won the necklace for 60 million.

Looking at the necklace presented to him, Xiao Jingchen unconsciously recalled the woman's image, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

"Brother Xiao..."

Just as Ye Chuchu was about to thank him, she saw Xiao Jingchen give Zhou Qing a look, and the necklace she had been eyeing for so long was taken away.

The smile on Ye Chuchu's face froze abruptly. She was in a state of panic, but she still managed to find an excuse for herself.

Perhaps... Xiao Jingchen just wants to find a suitable time to give it to her, and she shouldn't appear too anxious.

Thinking this, Ye Chuchu lowered her eyes to hide the greed in them and didn't say anything more.