I raised stunning young ladies, but they all wanted to possess me.

The intended subject of this painting is a second prince from Britain, of noble birth.

The other party has also clearly expressed interest in the painting.

As the host and representative of the Chen family, Cecilia could not, both publicly and privately, compete with her own guests for things.

She could only watch; she couldn't raise her sign.

Just then, Bai Zikong appeared.

He was accompanying his superiors to the auction as a young agent from the official Psychological Research Institute.

The position was cleverly arranged, right in front of Cecilia.

As soon as Bai Zikong entered the venue, he noticed the girl on the stage who was sitting in a wheelchair, with silver hair and icy eyes, and a temperament that was as cold as frost yet dazzlingly beautiful.

For some reason, a sudden feeling stirred within me.

The original text states that after the auction began, Bai Zikong also keenly noticed that when the Italian painting was presented, Miss Cecilia on the stage...

A faint ripple flashed across her icy blue eyes, her fingertips tapped lightly on the armrest of the wheelchair, and she immediately returned to calm.

When it was the painting's turn to be auctioned, sure enough, the second prince of Britain lazily raised his paddle and offered a high price.

Everyone else was sensible and no one tried to take the prince away from him.

According to the procedure, the hammer is about to fall.

At that very moment, a melodramatic scene unfolded.

Bai Zikong raised the number plate in his hand and increased the price.

The rest of the story is roughly about her clashing with the second prince of Great Britain, and somehow she wins!

Then Cecilia, who was on stage, also saw it.

I felt that the profile of his face was vaguely familiar.

She looks a lot like Lin Yan.

But his eyes were clear and firm, without the hypocritical glint of Lin Yan.

As for why I could see the firmness and the lack of hypocrisy, that's none of your business.

Finally, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Bai Zikong took the newly completed formalities and walked straight to the auction stage.

He approached Cecilia, stopped a few steps away, bowed slightly, and handed her the exquisite wooden box containing the painting with both hands.

Cecilia's heart was also stirred.

The story of how they first met and developed feelings for each other has come to an end.

Of course, the second prince of Great Britain, as the villain, has a lot of screen time later on, which also helps to develop the relationship between the two, but that's another story.

amount.

Honestly, the plot of this female-oriented novel is incredibly melodramatic and mindless.

It's one thing for the second male lead to fall in love at first sight, but it doesn't even explain where Bai Zikong got so much money to compete with the Second Prince of Great Britain.

But that's not important; the most important thing is that the play can continue.

But His Highness the Second Prince of Great Britain will not visit until at least a year later, and it is impossible for him to invite him over now to embarrass him.

Therefore, we need to carefully select the target for this slap in the face!

After mentally reviewing the plan, Gu Yan waved her hand and said, "Let's go!"

The group, in a grand procession, headed straight for the center of Shanglu City.

The car stopped in front of a magnificent classical building. Above the door were several large gilded characters.

Tianxi Auction House. This is the most prestigious auction house in Shanghai, with extremely high entry requirements.

Upon entering the hall, one finds many people already busy setting up.

Gu Yan glanced over and, wow, recognized several faces she often saw in financial news.

They were all prominent figures in Shanglu and had close ties with the Chen family.

"Master Gu Yan!"

"Master Gu has arrived!"

Someone shouted first, and dozens of family heads who were talking turned around in unison, then all greeted them with smiles.

Chen Sinian stayed by Gu Yan's side.

To Gu Yan's surprise, there was also a middle-aged man in the crowd wearing a dark blue uniform with epaulets indicating a high rank; he had a calm and capable demeanor.

He was followed by several young men in the same uniform.

"Boss Chen, Master Gu Yan."

The heads of the families greeted Chen Sinian first, and then all nodded politely to Gu Yan.

Even the uniformed officer came over.

"Master Gu Yan, it's a pleasure to meet you."

The uniformed officer extended his hand and said solemnly, "I am Li Zhengguo, the third division chief of the Shanglu Superpower Law Enforcement Department."

"Ms. Cecilia Chen is a registered S-class superhuman in our country, and our department is also highly concerned about her physical and mental health."

"We will fully cooperate with this operation, so please rest assured, Master."

"All details will be kept strictly confidential."

S-class...

Gu Yan understood.

At this level, they have become a strategic force capable of influencing the格局 (geju, overall situation/pattern) of a country.

Small countries like South Africa can get away with anything just by having an A rating.

No wonder the authorities attach so much importance to it.

Cecilia's power is magnetism...

Gu Yan inexplicably recalled the image of a bald old man from Marvel.

Ahem, stop there, we've gone off on a tangent.

"Minister Li, you're too kind. With official support, things will be much easier."

Gu Yan shook hands with him, then turned to the crowd and raised her voice:

"Everyone, have you all read the script?"

"Tomorrow, be natural, and don't overact or give yourself away."

"Just treat it as a regular charity auction. Exchange pleasantries and bid as you please."

His gaze swept over the young men and women following behind the heads of the families; they were all well-dressed young masters and ladies.

"By the way, where's the second male lead? Is he ready?"

The second male lead Gu Yan mentioned is the villainous tool who plays the second prince of the "Eternal Sun" and tries to steal the painting from Bai Zikong.

The real prince can't come; they can only choose one from among the scions of these close families.

"Dad! Please have mercy on me! I really can't do it!"

Just then, a wail came from behind a nearby pillar.

Everyone turned to look and saw a burly, middle-aged man with a hearty face grabbing a young man by the ear and pulling him out from behind a pillar.

The young man was quite handsome, with a tuft of blue hair, giving him a slightly roguish air. At that moment, he was baring his teeth and begging for mercy.

"Why make me play a fool who tries to steal things from Miss Chen?"

"And now I'm going to be humiliated in public? Dad! Miss Chen is an S-class student!"

"I'm keeping this from her now, but if it gets out later, won't she twist me into a pretzel with magnets?"

"I won't do it! I'd rather die than do it!"

The middle-aged man angrily slapped him on the back of the head: "Shut up! What are you shouting about in front of Master Gu Yan!"

"Master Gu Yan, you flatter me."

"My name is Zhang Xiong, and this is my good-for-nothing son, Zhang Zihao."

"He'll take on the role of the second male lead. Do as he pleases!"

He pulled his son to Gu Yan and smiled sheepishly.

Gu Yan remembered.

The book mentions that Zhang Xiong was Chen Sinian's brother who had adventured and risked his life with him in his early years.

Later, one of them became the richest man in China, and the other became a real estate tycoon. Although they had less contact on the surface, their feelings for each other remained unchanged.

Entrusting such a crucial role to one's own son is certainly the most reassuring thing to do.