Yun Zhiyi quickly got up and left.
With a look of considerate urgency, she went over to two female attendants nearby.
"Excuse me, my fiancé spilled wine on his clothes. Could you please escort him to the changing room?"
The attendants, dressed in fitted skirts, black stockings, and high heels, immediately stepped forward to help Su Shen, eagerly inviting him to the changing room.
"Mr. Su, please follow us."
Su Shen had originally intended to bring Yun Zhiyi along, hoping to make something of the opportunity in the changing room, but the attendants were a bit too enthusiastic, and Yun Zhiyi gave him no chance.
Behind her, the host's voice came through the speakers again.
"Next up, we have one of the rarest finds to date—a pink diamond of remarkable size and quality."
As the host finished, a large, dazzling pink diamond ring appeared on the display stage, shimmering brilliantly under the lights.
The entire room was captivated; no one could look away!
Natural pink diamonds are exceptionally rare treasures. The higher the quality and carat weight, the more expensive they are.
Su Shen was immediately determined to win it.
He turned to Yun Zhiyi. "Zhiyi, I'm going to win this ring tonight and give it to you."
After all, he still had the three billion his father had deposited into his account. He was determined to acquire this one-of-a-kind engagement ring.
With that, he quickened his pace, following the attendants to the changing room.
The auction hall buzzed with excitement as nearby socialites chattered away.
"Oh darling, that pink diamond ring is beautiful! I have to have it!"
"The auction house owner here in Jin City must be something else. This is only the third round of the auction, and they've already put out such a high-end piece. This pink diamond must be priceless!"
"I don't care, I want it… We absolutely must get it!"
One of the gentlemen whispered, "Sweetheart, you don't have to insist on this ring. If the price goes through the roof, let's not bid on it. There might be other treasures later where we can get lucky."
"There won't be anything like this. Natural gems are irreplaceable. This pink diamond is one of a kind, and I won't settle for anything else."
The room was filled with murmurs and excitement, with everyone ready to compete fiercely.
Yun Zhiyi was seated toward the back.
The Su family was one of the most prestigious families in Jin City, and Su Shen had a certain status. Initially, their seats were arranged closer to the front, but Yun Zhiyi had arrived late, and she preferred not to stand out, so they moved their seats further back.
Yun Zhiyi looked at the display from afar. Though the distance made it harder to see clearly, the pink diamond ring seemed to glisten like starlight—stunning.
The host introduced it: "This pink diamond comes from Africa. It's a rare, world-class treasure, weighing in at 13.14 carats. While it's not the largest pink diamond in the world, its quality is among the very best—utterly unique. It symbolizes love and eternity."
"The starting bid…"
"Oh wow, it's starting at only 35 million…"
"Forty-five million!"
"Eighty million!"
"…"
"…"
The audience members were fiercely bidding, each determined to win.
Yun Zhiyi guessed that the final price would be astronomical.
In mere moments, the bids surpassed one hundred million.
Yun Zhiyi didn't know much about jewelry, but she'd once heard Xiang Man mention that pink diamonds were incredibly rare and expensive. Some auction records in Z Country included a pink-purple diamond of 11 carats that sold for 390 million. Any natural diamond over ten carats easily fetched billions.
Such a treasure was beyond Yun Zhiyi's wildest dreams.
Su Shen, having changed into fresh clothes, reappeared from the dressing room.
But after hearing the bidding price in the auction hall, he was starting to feel hesitant.
The bids were relentless, but he only had three billion in his account. Securing this ring seemed challenging.
However, with so many prominent figures from other elite families present, he didn't want to lose face.
A socialite sitting nearby leaned over, laughing teasingly. "Mr. Su, you haven't bid yet. Did the ring not catch your eye, or… does your fiancée not like it?"
Of course she liked it.
The socialite's words made Yun Zhiyi feel slightly uncomfortable, as if she were being put on the spot.