Yun Zhiyi couldn't care less.
She hadn't come here for the jewelry.
But Su Shen was concerned about saving face, feeling that the socialite's remark was a direct affront. He immediately raised his paddle and bid 250 million.
The Su family was wealthy, and Su Shen's generous spending was well-known within social circles. Many socialites privately envied Yun Zhiyi.
However, Su Shen's father had recently started controlling his finances due to his excessive spending, and the only reason Su Shen had three billion in his account for tonight was because of his upcoming wedding.
The bidding continued to climb.
Realizing he didn't have enough in his account, Su Shen remembered his father's strict warning about exceeding his limit.
But, to preserve the family's reputation, he decided to take a gamble.
"Zhiyi, I need to step outside to make a call."
Noticing his discomfort, Yun Zhiyi softly asked, "Didn't bring enough money?"
Her voice wasn't loud, but just enough for people around them to overhear, and suddenly, all eyes were on them.
"No way… isn't that Mr. Su, the Su family heir? With their powerful background, there's no way he's short on cash."
"The company's profits aren't his alone. Please, he's just another spoiled rich kid who only knows how to spend. No talent but still here embarrassing himself!"
"Come on, stop talking nonsense. The Su and Yun families are about to unite—they've sent invitations all over Jin City, and the wedding's next week. Mr. Su brought his fiancée here tonight; clearly, he's dead set on winning this ring!"
Su Shen's face darkened.
He didn't want those narrow-minded, older onlookers thinking poorly of the Su family.
So he continued bidding while texting the company's finance team to transfer more funds.
But the price quickly reached absurd heights.
Unable to sit still, he left the crowd while dialing a call.
This whole spectacle had lost its appeal.
Yun Zhiyi stood, intending to take a break for some fresh air.
Just then, a cold voice echoed in the hall, bidding an exorbitant price to secure the diamond ring.
The entire room was buzzing with shock.
Then, an intense silence followed.
Yun Zhiyi was already heading out when she vaguely heard the host's voice in the background.
With the new price being several times the previous bid, no one dared to bid higher.
The auction was won, and everyone was waiting for the mysterious buyer to appear.
But under the curious gaze of the audience, only a bodyguard in black, wearing sunglasses, stepped onto the stage to swipe the card.
Then he quietly told the host, "Please wrap it up and deliver it to that lady."
His gaze followed Yun Zhiyi as she walked away.
A few minutes later.
Yun Zhiyi was stopped by a group of tall bodyguards.
Startled, a sense of unease filled her. Were Li Yuye's men here to cause trouble again?
Seeing her apprehensive expression, one of the bodyguards spoke politely.
"Are you Miss Yun Zhiyi? Please don't be nervous; we mean no harm."
Yun Zhiyi remained wary. "What do you want with me?"
"We were entrusted to deliver this to you."
He handed her a black gift bag filled with small, ribbon-tied boxes.
Some looked like lipsticks, while the contents of the other small black boxes remained a mystery.
A gift from Li Yuye? She couldn't accept it!
Or perhaps it was from Su Shen? Lipsticks wouldn't be too expensive, after all.
"Wait," Yun Zhiyi called out to the departing bodyguards, curiosity evident in her voice.
"I don't know anyone here. May I ask who sent this?"
The bodyguard replied respectfully, "I'm afraid we cannot disclose that information."
They were only here to deliver the gift and wouldn't say a word more.
Watching the bodyguards walk away, Yun Zhiyi quickly chased after them.
"I can't accept this for no reason. Since you can't reveal the sender, I have no reason to accept this gift. Please, return it to its owner."