After the fake young master left home, he discovered that it wasn't raining at all outside.

Although the private room at Luz is a bit better than the lonely seats downstairs, it still feels a bit crowded when there are many people.

"Your supposedly powerful family in the capital isn't that great. This private room is not only so small, but it's also located so far back." Xu Zhiyuan, who was used to a life of luxury in G country, looked down on such a small private room.

Lu Ze rolled his eyes at Xu Zhiyuan, thinking that he was just talking without understanding the situation.

"Our family is just businessmen, how can we compare with those big shots in politics? The key is that we are a rising star. We are already being generous by giving you a private room, and you even picked it."

Xu Zhiyuan chuckled coldly at Lu Ze, "You really should come with me to G country to broaden your horizons."

"Going is fine, you can pay for the gift." Lu Ze's mind was full of his little savings.

Xu Zhiyuan: ...

"You're really obsessed with money."

Lu Ze forced a smile, which could be considered as agreement with Xu Zhiyuan's words.

"What does your mother like?" Zhu Yan suddenly asked.

"Diamonds and gemstones, those expensive luxury items that sparkle—that's her favorite." Xu Zhiyuan launched into a long, unending rant about his mother's hobbies, saying he could talk about them for days. "Little Yanyan, why are you suddenly asking about this?"

"Is it appropriate to attend your mother's birthday banquet without bringing a gift?"

Xu Zhiyuan was flattered by the question about the banquet. "So, you've agreed? You'll come back to G country with me in a few days?"

If it weren't for the bodyguards who had come with Zhu Yan in the private room, Xu Zhiyuan would have almost jumped off the sofa.

Is it necessary?

Zhu Yan couldn't understand Xu Zhiyuan's behavior at all.

"Of course, I can spend a few more days with you." Xu Zhiyuan was straightforward and said whatever came to mind, without keeping anything to himself.

……

Zhu Yan thought it would be better for him to change the subject.

After a while, the auction officially began.

The first item was nothing special; it was a porcelain vase, bluish-green in color, with simple patterns, and a starting bid of only 20.

Neither Lu Ze nor Xu Zhiyuan were interested in the celebratory banquet.

The following items were all just decorative pieces. Perhaps Zhu Yan, having grown accustomed to seeing precious artifacts and historical relics at the Zhu family home, suddenly found the items at the auction to be quite cheap.

After all, they are worlds apart from what they have at home.

"No way, Beijing is the political and economic center of H country. How can the items at this auction be anything less than respectable?"

After looking around, Xu Zhiyuan found nothing that met his standards, let alone his discerning mother.

"Just buy a few things, it's all about the thought that counts, and your mother will appreciate your filial piety." Lu Ze always heard his parents say this at home, and he always appreciated their good intentions, so he gave this advice to Xu Zhiyuan.

"That's your home." Xu Zhiyuan felt somewhat hopeless. If he didn't bring back some gifts that would please his mother, he didn't know how many more days she would make a scene before things quieted down.

"The next item, 'Kiss of the Galaxy,' is a necklace with sapphire blue diamonds set with light green patterns. It is said to have originated from the United States, but its whereabouts were unknown during the war. After several changes of ownership, it eventually came to our country, China, and has been collected by someone ever since."

"Highly visually appealing and of great significance, the starting bid is 200 million, and each bid must be at least 10 higher."

After a brief introduction, the auctioneer announced the starting price.

"Lu Ze, quick, this is it, take a picture of it." Xu Zhiyuan's eyes lit up when he saw the necklace.

As long as he takes a picture of it, he can report back to country G.

Whether it's the necklace's magnificent appearance or the allure of its M country royal background, so many people have made a move on it.

The price of a single necklace has skyrocketed to 20 million.

"Are you crazy? It's just one necklace, and so many people are fighting over it, and the bids are so high." Lu Ze's hand was tired from pressing the auction button. "Brother Yuan, let's choose another one. Judging from this trend, the price is going to go up again. It's not worth it."

Lu Ze: I'm definitely not worried about the money, I'm just tired from massaging.

"I don't need you to save me money, I want this one. Make it 30 million, you can continue." Xu Zhiyuan was determined to get this necklace.

Ugh.

Lu Ze sighed silently.

Forget it, who is Xu Zhiyuan? He's the kind of person who only cares about saving face after being scammed out of 100 million. Why should I help him save money?

"I reckon you won't get this necklace." As Zhu Yan's voice faded, another bidding war broke out from across their private room.

"Box No. 3, bid forty million." A cold, mechanical voice echoed in the venue.

Xu Zhiyuan's gaze pierced through the glass and landed on VIP room number 3, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes.

"Why? Do you think I can't beat him in terms of money? Lu Ze, keep bidding, fifty million." Xu Zhiyuan was unconvinced. In G country, once he made a bid, no one dared to raise his price.

"They have special privileges; no matter how much you add, it won't make a difference," Zhu Yan said slowly, sipping his tea.

As expected, as soon as Xu Zhiyuan finished bidding, the auctioneer announced, "Congratulations to room number 3 for winning the bid for this item at a price of forty million."

"Damn it!" Xu Zhiyuan was so angry that he started swearing in front of Zhu Yan.

"Why? This is so unfair! Doesn't that mean he can buy whatever he wants? Why bother with an auction?" Xu Zhiyuan had never seen anything like this before. In G country, there was no such unreasonable logic.

"Forget it, Brother Yuan, let's wait a bit longer. Maybe there will be something better later." Lu Ze was familiar with the auctions in Beijing and had been tricked by these rules many times before, missing out on items he liked.

Zhu Yan remained silent, only bowing his head to drink tea, but his gaze was complex, as if he were plotting something.

None of the subsequent items attracted Xu Zhiyuan's attention.

"Box No. 3 has offered ten million."

Suddenly, when the auction announcement for VIP room number 3 sounded again in the venue, Zhu Yan put down his teacup, bent down, reached out, and pressed the auction button without hesitation, writing down the price on the data board.

"Box number 9 has bid... fifty million?!"

Xu Zhiyuan: ?

Lu Ze: ?

Adding 40 million in one go? Is this what it means to be rich and willful?

"Little Yanyan... what's wrong?"

Zhu Yan's actions left Xu Zhiyuan and Lu Ze completely bewildered.

"It's nothing, so what if I don't like it? Is that a problem?"

Zhu Yan hadn't said a word the whole time; he was just waiting for an opportunity.

"But doesn't he have special privileges?"

"This privilege is only valid once." Zhu Yan picked up the price data board on the table, propped his hand on the sofa, and handed it to Lin Shen.

He was too lazy to do it, so he simply handed it over to someone else.

"Go up against him. Tonight, I don't want to see him successfully bid on any more items, understand?" Zhu Yan's tone was calm, but full of confidence.

"Yes, young master, don't worry." Lin Shen assured him that it was all taken care of; it was just a matter of ringing a bell, writing a message, or swiping a card.

Thus, to Lu Ze's astonishment, Lin Shen snatched several items from Box 3 at high prices.

"Box No. 9 has been offered 50 million."

"The bid for Box 9 is 70 million."

"Box number 9 has bid... 90 million!"

"..."

Xu Zhiyuan's eyes lit up when he looked at Zhu Yan.

Xiao Yanyan is avenging him.

Indeed, men who swipe their cards are the most handsome.

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"Knock knock knock!"

Suddenly, a rapid knocking on the door pulled the group, who had just been immersed in joy, back to reality.