Mrs. Fu, please be mindful of the appropriate boundaries.

"Which one does Song Chang want?" Xu Qingcheng asked.

Song Xingzhi brought over the catalog and picked out three items, saying, "These are her favorites, and I must take pictures of them for her."

A camellia brooch made of rubies.

Diamond earrings.

There's also an emerald bracelet.

Xu Qingcheng nodded. She was a little envious.

"You can bid up to two rounds for this emerald bangle. If you can't get it, then forget it and don't keep bidding."

"What's wrong?"

"It's only worth that much; there's not much room for appreciation." Xu Qingcheng flipped through the catalog. "But Changchang likes it, so we can pay a little more to get it. A favorite is priceless. But if you can't get it at the auction, you can try this one; paying three to five times more is no problem."

Song Xingzhi said "Oh," and turned to look at her, "Did you study jewelry appraisal?"

"Um."

Xu Qingcheng closed the picture album.

The auction was in full swing.

Fu Jingting raised his sign multiple times. Once he raised his sign, it basically didn't matter whether others raised theirs or not.

However, he has a sharp eye.

Ye Wenhan turned around to look at her several times, as if showing off or demonstrating.

Xu Qingcheng looked in that direction.

Ye Wenhan might not be able to handle Fu Jingting. But with the Ye family backing her up, things shouldn't be too bad.

Xu Qingcheng asked Song Xingzhi, "It seems the Fu family is very fond of Ye Wenhan."

"The old lady of the Fu family wants to hold her great-grandson. She said she wants to pick someone simple and suitable for marriage." Song Xingzhi turned his head to look at her.

Xu Qingcheng met his gaze. "What kind of look is that? Are you trying to say I'm flirtatious?"

Song Xingzhi: "You said it yourself, I didn't say that."

"..."

Several items not listed in the catalog were added to the auction later.

There is a pair of safety buckle earrings, each adorned with a small ruby.

The starting price was set a bit high.

The auction started but no one bid, and it looked like it was going to go unsold.

Xu Qingcheng's eyes lit up.

The host was already preparing to end the event when Xu Qingcheng hurriedly grabbed Song Xingzhi's hand holding the cards and raised it up.

Young Master Song was a little confused. "You want this thing?"

Those emerald safety buckles were of very poor quality.

Xu Qingcheng offered no explanation.

Fu Jingting glanced sideways and saw the two holding hands, exchanging glances.

He raised the sign at a leisurely pace.

Xu Qingcheng's expression immediately turned sour.

The only thing I wanted was a chance to snag a bargain, but I ended up with nothing.

Song Xingzhi's expression darkened further. He quickly withdrew his hand, looking at her, and asked, "Is it really necessary?"

"What do you know? That earring isn't worth much. It's the two rubies on it that are worth so much. Their quality is the same as the 0.895-carat red diamond that sold for a record price at Christie's last year." Xu Qingcheng sighed, "Forget it, it's not my fate."

Despite saying that, disappointment was still hard to hide.

After the auction, the organizers arranged a cocktail party.

Xu Qingcheng took a glass of red wine from the waiter's tray. She looked around and saw Fu Jingting walk to a corner to answer a phone call.

She followed them directly.

Xu Qingcheng walked quickly, her fishtail swaying and her waist twisting with such vigor.

She walked around the pillars and clearly saw people coming this way.

What about people? !

She took a few steps forward, when suddenly someone pressed down on her back and pushed her forward heavily. Xu Qingcheng screamed in fright, but her voice was immediately covered.

As I fell into the heavy curtain, the lights went out instantly, and darkness descended.

Xu Qingcheng struggled, but her efforts were completely in vain.

The man behind her was strong and tall. He covered her mouth with one hand and held her waist with the other, lifting her up.

Being stuck between heaven and earth, this feeling is just... infuriating.

Xu Qingcheng's first reaction was that she had encountered a pervert. She kept kicking and struggling, but the fishtail on her body kept her long legs firmly restrained.

She was pinned against the windowsill. She was so anxious that sweat beaded on her forehead, her heart pounded, and she was filled with fear and terror. She opened her mouth and bit the man's finger hard, wishing she could break the bone.

A hissing voice came from behind, tinged with laughter, "Those teeth are pretty sharp. Are you a dog?!"

That sound...

Xu Qingcheng's body suddenly relaxed, and she almost burst into tears.

Depend on!

That pervert!

"You're the one who's like a dog!" Her voice was tense, still showing signs of shock.

The man chuckled and reached out to maliciously tug at her earlobe.

Qingcheng felt as if her earring had fallen off, and the needle was pricking her skin, causing a slight pain.

She hissed, turning her head to avoid her. "What are you doing? Do you have a hand injury?"

"Don't move."

He placed a hand on her head, trying to scare her, "Is someone coming? Tell me, if they see us, they won't think we're..."

"No!" Xu Qingcheng interrupted him hastily.

The man chuckled softly, his gaze sweeping over her ear, and he raised an eyebrow in satisfaction.

She thought she could get away unscathed after flirting with him, but it wasn't as rosy as she imagined.

Ye Wenhan couldn't find Fu Jingting, so she called him.

The man's phone rang behind the curtain.

He paused, picked it up, turned it to silent, and left the phone ringing.

Xu Qingcheng took the opportunity to break free from him and hurriedly tidied up her torn dress.

Fu Jingting watched as she tidied herself up.

The man rested his arm on her side and chuckled softly.

The man was impeccably dressed, not a single hair out of place. A stark contrast to her disheveled state.

That's absolutely outrageous.

Xu Qingcheng felt a surge of anger rising within her. She was unwilling to accept his impeccably dressed appearance. She hooked her fingers around the buttons of his shirt, her fingertips slipping through the gaps between the buttons to trace the lines on his abdominal muscles.

She asked him provocatively, "Young Master Fu, how about we continue somewhere else?"

She acted alluring and seductive, deliberately flirting with him, betting that he wouldn't fall for it.

This man probably really doesn't want to get involved with her troubles.

Fu Jingting chuckled, and the moment she pressed her hand against his belt buckle, he grabbed her wrist and pulled it away. "I'm not going to play along."

As he straightened up, he was about to lift the curtain behind him to leave when Xu Qingcheng hurriedly rushed over and took his arm. "I was wrong about what happened last time. I apologize. Tell me how you want me to make it up to you."

Those who know the current affairs are handsome.

Xu Qingcheng wasn't stupid; she naturally understood that Fu Jingting's actions were a minor punishment for her using his influence.

Fu Jingting turned to look at her, his eyes full of mockery, "If you don't hold on a little longer, perhaps you can find another way to help yourself."

"..." Xu Qingcheng's temples twitched, but she still patiently said, "Young Master Fu, help me find a suitable investor. In a market economy, everything is done according to the rules. I won't make excessive demands."

I will never do anything to put you in a difficult position again, and I will never do anything without your consent.

"Young Master Fu wants me to ward off unwanted suitors. Wherever you need me, I'll be there. I, Xu Qingcheng, keep my word."