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Chapter 61 Auction

Just as Su Ruoyun said, Su Mingyan returned to normal the next day, as if he hadn't taken what happened the night before to heart, and went to work, left work, attended meetings, and ate meals as usual.

According to Su Jiayi, this is called the calm before the storm.

Su Ruoyun couldn't figure out Su Mingyan's thoughts either. It was impossible for him not to care; he had his pride. But if she did care, it seemed like he was just an ordinary blind date.

She wasn't even sure if her brother was telling the truth when he said he had his eye on someone.

……

The following evening, Su Mingyan's assistant, Peng Ran, called Su Ruoyun to inform her that there was an auction in Beijing that would feature saplings as auction items, and the venue was an art center.

She was having dinner with Xu Erhan at the time. When she mentioned the auction, Xu Erhan asked, "Is it on the 27th?"

"Yes, are you going?"

Xu Erhan replied calmly, "Yes, I'm going. Are you buying jewelry or calligraphy and paintings?"

Su Ruoyun shook her head, scooped up a spoonful of mango pomelo sago, and put it in her mouth. The sweet taste immediately spread in her mouth. She squinted her eyes in enjoyment and tilted her head, saying, "No, I'm planning to buy saplings."

She plans to plant a large tree in the courtyard.

……

On the 27th.

The art center features a dark gray stone facade, exuding a sense of weight and history, and its unique glass skylight design is ingenious.

As night falls and the city lights come on, the outlines of the buildings are clearly defined, blending seamlessly with the night view of Beijing.

The auction hall is located underground. After passing through a dimly lit corridor, you enter a spacious and bright hall with a high ceiling, creating a grand and airy atmosphere.

The dazzling crystal chandelier casts a soft glow on the surrounding decorations, while the walls are adorned with artworks and exquisite reliefs.

The auction area was well-organized, with rows of wooden chairs neatly arranged, and the air was filled with a faint scent of leather and a rich fragrance of perfume.

The invitation was delivered to Su Ruojun the night before.

Compared to the elegantly dressed and radiant ladies in the hall, Su Ruoyun's attire was relatively simple: a white shirt dress with a black leather belt around her waist, highlighting her good figure.

She climbed the spiral staircase and went straight to the private room on the second floor. As soon as she stepped onto the second floor, Peng Ran was already waiting at the top of the stairs. When he saw Su Ruoyun, he hurriedly stepped forward and said respectfully, "Miss Su, this way please."

Su Ruoyun followed behind him and stepped into a private room in the corridor. Peng Ran raised his hand to open the door, then held the door for Su Ruoyun, gesturing for her to go in first. After entering, the wooden door was closed behind him, shutting out the noise from the outside world.

As soon as she entered, she found the room empty and turned to ask, "Where are my brother and Xiao San'er?"

"President Su and the Third Young Master have other matters to attend to, they will come over later."

As she spoke, Peng Ran handed over a stack of bound forms and a tablet, which were the brochures and electronic auction system for tonight's auction.

"Please take a look first."

“Okay,” Su Ruoyun reached out and took it, then opened the first page of the auction list. “You go back to my brother’s place first, I’ll stay here.”

Peng Ran agreed and turned to leave. Su Ruoyun sat in a chair, casually flipping through the catalog, which mainly contained items like jewelry, antiques, and calligraphy...

In a short while, the door to the private room was knocked on, and three soft "thump thump thump" sounds entered the room.

Su Ruoyun assumed it was Su Mingyan and Su Jiayi, so she didn't pay much attention and focused on the auction list in her hand.

Half a second later, the black walnut wood door was pushed open, and a tall and slender figure entered the room. The wall lamp in the corridor clearly projected the outline of his body onto the wooden floor, casting a long and narrow shadow.

Huo Jingcheng leaned against the door frame, his posture relaxed, dressed slightly formally in a suit and tie, which was neatly fastened at the top, making him appear both ascetic and noble.

His gaze remained fixed on Su Ruoyun, who sat upright in a dark blue velvet chair, her eyes lowered and her expression focused.

A gentle breeze drifted into the private room, causing the gauze curtains by the window to sway restlessly. Su Ruoyun keenly noticed this unusual movement, sensed something was wrong, and subconsciously turned her head to look towards the door.

The man's figure came into view, and when she saw Huo Jingcheng clearly, she frowned almost imperceptibly.

Why is it him again?
Seeing that the owner of the private room had noticed, the waiter stood aside and whispered, "Mr. Huo, your private room is across the street."

Last time, Huo Jingcheng's actions caused a misunderstanding. This time, he refused to leave again, and Su Ruoyun gave him an even worse look. Seeing that Huo Jingcheng had no intention of leaving, her irritation surged up, and she spoke again in an unfriendly tone, reminding him, "Didn't you hear what he said? Go back to your own private room."

"Miss Su and I are tea buddies, can't we even stand for a while?" Huo Jingcheng raised his eyebrows slightly, with a touch of nonchalant laziness. He stretched out his long arm, placed his right hand on the antique doorknob, and gently stroked the wood grain with his fingertips.

“No, this is my private room, and…” she paused slightly, “who’s your tea buddy?”

Seeing that he was about to step into the house, Su Ruoyun panicked instantly, and the brochure she had placed on her lap fell onto the carpet with a soft "thud".

She didn't even bother to pick up the booklet. She took a few steps forward and blocked Huo Jingcheng's path with her petite body.

"Don't come in."

Who knows when Su Mingyan and Su Jiayi will come to the private room, and then Huo Jingcheng might say or do something inappropriate that could cause misunderstandings.

Huo Jingcheng, with one hand in his pocket, looked calm and said confidently, "I'm thirsty and would like to ask for a glass of water."

As he spoke, his gaze naturally shifted to the coffee table in the room, on which sat an exquisite teapot and teacups.

Su Ruojun remained unmoved, "You have some in your own private room."

Seeing her stubbornly blocking the door, Huo Jingcheng leaned down and gradually closed the distance between them. With each breath, his warm breath lightly brushed against Su Ruoyun's cheek.

His gaze was burning hot, locking onto her eyes. His deep, dark peach blossom eyes held a seductive darkness, and his voice was low and hoarse: "I think yours is sweeter."

"..." Su Ruoyun.

She stood there stunned. After she came to her senses, she gave a speechless twitch at the corner of her mouth, not knowing how to respond. So she simply shut her mouth and turned her head away, no longer looking at Huo Jingcheng.

Unwittingly, a graceful female figure flashed past out of the corner of her eye. She paused for a moment, then narrowed her eyes and scrutinized the figure until it disappeared through the crack in the door. A strange sense of familiarity washed over her.

Before she could pay any attention to Huo Jingcheng, she inexplicably asked a waiter, "Whose private room is that at the very back?"

　Results will be out tomorrow, I'll update later, please keep reading, mua~
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