The wealthy owner of the plot of land heard someone bid a million dollars and almost felt the need to increase his asking price. His heart was filled with excitement.
When Gu Ruochu heard the new bid, she looked towards the source of the voice. The woman who had made the bid was not far away from her. As she looked around, she saw Gu Yanwei in a seat close to her's.
Gu Yanwei must have been haunting her. Didn't she say that she had a social engagement tonight? Why didn't she follow Huo Nanchen to his entertain guests? She had instead followed Gu Ruochu to cause trouble with her.
"Ruochu, you're here too? What a coincidence." Gu Yanwei's face was filled with surprise but she maintained her smile. "This gentleman beside you, why do I feel like I've never seen him before?"
Gu Yanwei looked at Rong Xiao with an inquisitive look in her eyes as if she suspected that something fishy was going on between them.
Gu Ruochu ignored Gu Yanwei and looked at Rong Xiao next to her. She had a feeling that the woman who had made the bid did not like her.
"Who is that woman?"
Rong Xiao knew most people in the city. He glanced at the woman and immediately recognized her. "That woman is your sister-in-law. She's Huo Zhenggang's illegitimate daughter from his chaotic private life. She has been living with her mother all these years. Be careful with her. A child raised by a mistress is always difficult."
Gu Ruochu finally understood. Gu Yanwei had found another rival to deal with her. Not only did she find out where she had gone, she also knew that she would bid on this piece of land.
"1.2 million!"
Gu Ruochu's bid caused Huo Jingjing to call out an even higher price with no fear. "1.5 million!"
Rong Xiao's face instantly darkened.
This woman did not intend to auction this piece of land sincerely, she was deliberately causing trouble. This price had long surpassed the true value of the land. If they were to insist on bidding for it, they would suffer a loss.
"Is there anyone else willing to bid higher than 1,500,000?"
The auctioneer shouted from the stage. Huo Jingjing turned towards Gu Ruochu with a smile. "Gu Ruochu, why aren't you bidding anymore?"
"1,600,000!"
Huo Jingjing refused to be outdone. "1,650,000!"
The crowd gasped. Who would have thought this piece of land would sell for over 1,000,000?
"Who is that? Why did she make such a high bid!"
"You probably don't know this, but this the Huo family's only daughter."
But, she was an illegitimate daughter. However, an illegitimate daughter in the Huo family was still well off than the average person.
"So, it's the eldest daughter of the Huo family!"
The crowd discussed amongst themselves. The way they looked at her was different, they were more respectful and full of humility. Even the night shift staff were very polite.
"Continue shouting. Don't tell me you have no more money? It seems like my brother doesn't treat you very well. He can't even bear to spend money on you." Huo Jingjing enjoyed the feeling of being high and mighty She glanced at Rong Xiao. "What's wrong? You're fooling around with a man when my brother isn't around! What a shameless b * tch! Can't you leave men alone?"
Rong Xiao's expression changed. He hated it when someone insulted Gu Ruochu.
Huo Jingjing deliberately amplified her voice to attract attention from the surrounding crowd.
So, this was Madam Huo.
The crowd understood the woman's identity.
In a private room on the third floor, a bewitching figure leaned against the sofa. There was nothing unusual in the pitch-black room. It gave off a low-key and luxurious feeling.
The man raised his wine glass and raised it lightly. The wind and clouds in his eyes changed.