Chapter 779: Just How Rich Is Li Xiao

Cai Xiaotang frowned and stared at Li Xiao, her expression gradually becoming more and more "bizarre."

The four characters "cross-dressing big shot" couldn't help but slowly emerge in her mind, and she was instantly thunderstruck by herself.

"What kind of expression is that?"

Seeing her looking like her soul had left her body, Li Xiao couldn't help but flick her on the forehead.

Only then did he explain unhurriedly: "Since you are already my person now, you naturally must have a decent set of jewelry to wear when we go back to attend the banquet tomorrow. Otherwise, the one who loses face will be me. So, this set of jewelry is actually bought for myself, understand?"

Li Xiao found a reason that could not have been more high-sounding, instantly leaving Cai Xiaotang speechless.

Cai Xiaotang's gaze flickered for a moment, and she finally nodded, though her thoughts were a bit chaotic.

"Who is your person..."

Her focus was entirely on these few words, and she couldn't help but mutter a complaint under her breath.

As soon as she finished speaking, she heard a certain person's annoying voice ring out: "Isn't it so? I remember we went to get the marriage certificate together. Could it be... you have amnesia?"

"Stop taking advantage of me verbally!"

Cai Xiaotang glared at him crossly and deliberately rolled her eyes at him: "Don't forget you are still in the probation period! I have the right to propose a divorce at any time!"

Hearing this, Li Xiao stopped while he was ahead, hurriedly raising his hands in surrender: "Yes, yes, yes, so isn't that what I'm working hard for? Were you not happy being a rich woman today?"

"Happy my foot!"

Thinking of the auction just now made Cai Xiaotang feel like she was having a heart attack, and she casually grabbed a cushion from the sofa and threw it at him.

"I will absolutely not come next time there's something like this! Even if you beg me, I won't come!"

The two argued and fussed for a long time, and after waiting for another half-session, the auction house staff finally brought the two auction items over for final confirmation and handover.

After confirming that there were no issues with the items, Li Xiao then took Cai Xiaotang home.

He handed the jade pendant to Li Laoyezi, then dragged her straight back to the room and took out the jewelry.

"Try wearing it and see?"

As Li Xiao spoke, he pressed Cai Xiaotang down to sit in front of the vanity and took out the necklace.

Cai Xiaotang lowered her eyes; even though she had confirmed it at close range just moments ago, she still couldn't help but have a flash of amazement in her eyes.

She didn't know much about jewelry, only remembering that the auctioneer had said during the introduction that this was an extremely rare natural purple diamond.

Her earlobe felt a slight chill.

Cai Xiaotang snapped back to reality, only to see that Li Xiao had picked up the matching ear diamond at some point and put it on her earlobe.

The two were extremely close, his fingertips carrying a scorching temperature that ignited a wisp of ambiguous air.

Cai Xiaotang's heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously recoiled for an instant before hurriedly grabbing the necklace to put it on herself, laughing dryly: "This set of jewelry really is a bit different from the ones in the jewelry store..."

"Mm, it suits you very well."

Li Xiao responded faintly, his tone inexplicably low, and he took over the "job" from Cai Xiaotang, helping her fasten the necklace.

He then casually brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, revealing the ear wearing the diamond.

"Beautiful."

His tone carried a smile, and his fingers gently brushed against the side of Cai Xiaotang's neck.

Cai Xiaotang: "..."

Here it comes again...

It's this atmosphere again!

This guy seems to want to flirt with her again!

The alarm in her mind sounded instantly, and Cai Xiaotang hurriedly pretended not to notice a certain person's scorching gaze, deliberately boasting: "I'm beautiful to begin with, do I need you to tell me?"

"Of course."

Li Xiao pushed his luck, leaning over to rest his chin on her shoulder, and suddenly felt a little jealous: "But since you're so beautiful, it would be great if you could only let me see it..."

His tone was full of undisguised possessiveness.

Cai Xiaotang's earlobes burned, and seeing their figures almost pressed together in the mirror, her whole body felt as if it had been electrocuted.

Alarm!

Our side's defenses have been fifty percent destroyed!

There seemed to be a prompt sound clamoring in her mind; Cai Xiaotang subconsciously shifted, and her arm accidentally touched the drawer handle.

"Right!"

She suddenly thought of something and let out a long sigh of relief, pretending to take the opportunity to pull away from Li Xiao, hurriedly opening the drawer and quickly fishing out a bank card.

"This is for you."

Cai Xiaotang stuffed it directly into Li Xiao's hand.

"A bank card?"

Li Xiao was stunned for a moment, and before he could react, he heard Cai Xiaotang explain.

"This is the ten million you gave me before. I specifically opened a card and deposited it in; I've wanted to return it to you for a long time... It just so happens that at the auction today, I bid ten million directly, so just treat it as... me making up the price difference for you? That way it's not a loss..."

Li Xiao listened to her speaking so logically, while she was also trying her best to hide the embarrassment on her face, and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Using my own money to make up the price difference for me?"

He tossed the card onto the table and suddenly reached out, trapping Cai Xiaotang between the table and his arms.

"How come I didn't notice before that you were so good at doing business?"

Li Xiao raised an eyebrow at Cai Xiaotang, his eyes filled with laughter that was about to overflow.

What kind of great treasure had he fallen in love with?

How could she be so cute?

Li Xiao squinted his eyes, looking at her with amusement.

"First you made a splash at the auction, one shout making everyone afraid to bid against you, then you pursued relentlessly, no matter how much the other party bid, you only raised it by one million, making them lose face and leave in a rage, and finally you used the pocket money I gave you earlier, saying you wanted to make up the price difference for me... Miss Cai, why do I feel like it's a bit of a waste of talent for you not to go into business?"

Cai Xiaotang: "..."

So that Lady He left in a fit of anger because she always felt overshadowed by her and lost face?

She was merely a tool today, holding up the bidding paddle for Li Xiao!

How did it seem like she was really some rich woman bullying others just because she had money?

"I..."

Cai Xiaotang was left speechless by what she said, so she could only unhappily say: "Anyway, this money was yours to begin with! You aren't losing anything by taking it!"

"But I didn't lose anything today either."

Li Xiao knew she was still somewhat bothered by tonight's events, so he suddenly changed the subject and asked: "Do you know how much the most expensive auction item in the world sold for?"

"How much?"

Cai Xiaotang's interest was piqued by him.

Li Xiao raised the corners of his lips and said unhurriedly: "There are many expensive ones, but as far as I know, the most expensive painting among them sold for a full five hundred million..."

"Five hundred... million?"

Cai Xiaotang had an expression as if a door to a new world had been opened for her.

Then she heard the man in front of her unhurriedly spit out two more words.

"US dollars."

Cai Xiaotang: "..."

Five hundred million US dollars.

If that were converted into Renminbi...

It could drown her!

"So..."

Li Xiao continued, his tone lazy and arrogant: "Small change like a few tens of millions is something I can still afford; what's important is... whether you had fun today."