Chapter 132: Locked Horns for Good

After Gu Yeting said this, Gu Mianmian lowered her eyes in disappointment: "I understand, you still favor my sister more."

"You should be clear, that's not what I meant… nor did I say which of you is more important."

Gu Yeting said lightly: "This is each of your own bet; I and the others won't interfere."

"But brother… I feel that in your heart, you still treat my sister very differently."

"No matter how I treat anyone differently, up to now, I have treated you two equally."

Gu Yeting emphasized again: "Don't belittle yourself, and don't always doubt yourself."

"Mm, I know…"

Gu Yeting thought for a moment, then reminded Gu Mianmian: "However, there is one thing—Wen Yan was right. You can always rely on the Gu Family, but if you have your own abilities, that is also a good thing, because no one can determine what the future will be like."

The few brothers of the Gu Family can all protect her well, but who can say for sure about future matters?

If one day the Gu Family's business runs into trouble and they are no longer so glorious, Gu Mianmian will have to rely on herself.

Up to now, Gu Mianmian has had no ability to survive on her own at all, and can only rely on the Gu Family.

Gu Mianmian said verbally: "I know, brother, I'm also thinking carefully about these issues, about where my future path lies…"

But in her heart she was disdainful—why should she have to spend as much time working as Gu Wenyan?

Anyway, she had already stayed in the Gu Family for so many years, living as the Gu Family's precious young lady—why would she still stay here if she had to go to work and earn money like an ordinary person?

What she wanted was to never have to do a single thing her whole life, yet still enjoy a life of privilege!

Gu Yeting smiled faintly, his demeanor once again becoming casual, and he did not continue discussing this topic with Gu Mianmian.

The auction soon officially began.

Today's auction featured many precious pieces of jewelry, but the ones truly valued were actually just those few rather rare rough gemstones, and the Kashmir Sapphire that Gu Wenyan had set her eyes on.

Gu Mianmian had also been waiting for the gemstone she had set her sights on to appear, and had not participated in any bidding before.

No one knew who had found out the location of the Gu Family's private box and had come specially to greet them.

Seeing Gu Mianmian, they asked specifically: "Can you bid for the Kashmir Blue Sapphire Necklace today? I've heard quite a few people have their eyes on it! Today's price is bound to soar… who knows what terrifying number it will end up at!"

Gu Mianmian glanced at her two brothers and smiled: "It's fine, anyway, as long as I like it, paying a high price is worth it."

The few young masters of the Gu Family were at this moment casually discussing business matters and were not paying attention to Gu Mianmian's conversation with these friends.

In their eyes, Gu Mianmian's friends were just a bunch of fair-weather companions for eating, drinking, and having fun.

Of course, in this circle, if one didn't have sufficient ability of one's own, the more friends one made, the better it was.

They would remind Gu Mianmian to be careful when making friends, but they would not stop her from choosing what kind of friends to have.

Fortunately, the people Gu Mianmian frequently interacted with now were at most idle Eldest Young Masters and Eldest Misses from families, and wouldn't do anything unseemly.

"Also… I heard something." The visitor lowered her voice again to tell Gu Mianmian, "Gu Wenyan seems to have also set her eyes on this Kashmir Blue gemstone necklace. What a coincidence—you two sisters both want the same one… in the end, who will manage to win the bid?"

Gu Mianmian pressed her lips together and said nothing.

This friend then consoled her: "Think about it—if in the end this necklace is won by Gu Mianmian, everyone else will definitely laugh at you, so you have to try your best…"

Gu Mianmian gritted her teeth secretly: "I know, don't worry, I will definitely win this gemstone necklace! I won't let Gu Wenyan snatch it away!"

"That's good, good luck. If you really don't have enough money here, I can also provide you with some…"

Gu Mianmian shook her head: "No need, the funds I've prepared should be about enough."

Gu Mianmian was also unwilling to let people laugh at her, so she was all the more determined that today, no matter what, she had to win the bid for this Kashmir Blue Sapphire Necklace…

In the future, she would let everyone know that in the Gu Family, her position could not be replaced, and her ability was not something just anyone could doubt!

Gu Mianmian was very nervous; she had finally been waiting for it.

The Kashmir Blue Sapphire Necklace they had set their eyes on had finally appeared amid great anticipation, and had already drawn considerable attention.

This gemstone necklace, valued at over two hundred carats, had a starting price of thirty million.

This price was slightly lower than Gu Mianmian had imagined, but not by much, and this price… was only the very starting point.

Judging by everyone's interest in this gemstone necklace today, this price would soon see a huge fluctuation.

Gu Mianmian was not in a hurry, intending to wait steadily, see how things went, and observe what others were thinking.

Just as she had expected, in less than five minutes, the Blue Sapphire Necklace had already been bid up from thirty million to forty-five million.

This increase was already very alarming—after all, it had only just begun a few minutes ago, and there were still many more rounds of bidding to come…

Once someone was willing to raise the price higher, this gemstone necklace could not fall into her hands so easily.

Gu Mianmian calculated the cash she had on hand and consoled herself that it should be enough; she didn't believe Gu Wenyan could produce over a hundred million in cash!

That much money—let alone them—even if it were other prestigious family heads, it wouldn't be easy to produce that sum on the spot.

Such a large sum of funds had never been something one could casually possess…

Gu Mianmian had only barely scraped together enough after selling off many pieces of jewelry and gifts her brothers had given her over the years.

Just as Gu Mianmian was consoling herself, she noticed… in Bao Sihan's private box, Gu Wenyan had raised her paddle to bid! Sixty million!

Gu Wenyan had actually raised the price by so much in one go! Had she gone mad?! Wasn't she afraid that the price would continue to skyrocket afterward, to a level even she couldn't sustain?!

Either… Gu Wenyan was planning to rely on Bao Sihan for help. Even if it was discovered that Gu Wenyan had only won the necklace thanks to Bao Sihan's ability, it didn't matter…

She would definitely mock Gu Wenyan viciously!

Gu Mianmian clenched her teeth, and finally couldn't help it—she pressed the bidding button in her private box and entered her price.

However, Gu Mianmian was rather conservative and only added one million.

Immediately after, the VIP private box not far away showed another new price jump.

Today, Gu Wenyan had thoroughly locked horns with Gu Mianmian.