Chapter 15: Auction

"Um, okay, I understand."

Murong Wan softly replied to Jiangnan.

Then Jiangnan and Murong Wan began to eat.

After a short while, when the wine and food were finished.

Jiangnan immediately led Murong Wan outside, since they still had to attend tonight's auction.

Jiangnan entered the auction to help the Murong Family acquire that undeveloped government land.

As long as they secure the land, Murong Group's future development potential will surely match that of Li Shi Group.

The point is, back then Li Shi Group, backed by Nan Shen Group, could rank among the top ten companies in Jinghai City, and now Murong Group's backing is Nan Shen Group.

Just being among Jinghai's top ten companies is a bit modest; it must at least be Jinghai City's number one firm, occupying a spot in the top hundred of Jiangnan Province's major enterprises, to be acceptable.

Soon, Jiangnan and Murong Wan returned to Tianyu No. 1.

"Jiangnan, I'm going up to change first; you change down here."

Murong Wan said to Jiangnan.

Hearing that, Jiangnan teased her, saying, "Oh, can't we change together?"

"Could it be that you're shy?"

Murong Wan, seeing Jiangnan so bold and joking, felt a bit shy and, with a nervous tone, said, "Ah, what are you saying?"

"Men and women should not be intimate; this is not allowed."

Murong Wan's face flushed as she said to Jiangnan.

Jiangnan simply gave a calm smile and answered, "But when you held my arm earlier, wasn't it natural?"

"Why now, when we go home, are you telling me about men and women not being intimate?"

Hearing Jiangnan's words, Murong Wan panicked like a startled fawn and turned to run upstairs.

Jiangnan, seeing this, stopped teasing her and went to change clothes in the room.

After all, among the participants of this auction, there were city officials and high‑ranking nobles.

If he dressed too sloppily, it would indeed be indefensible.

While waiting downstairs for Murong Wan, Jiangnan also played a game; the woman had to do makeup and choose suitable clothes, which naturally took a long time.

He didn't want to wait foolishly.

After a few rounds, Jiangnan kept winning consecutively.

"Boring!"

After finishing the last round, Jiangnan placed his phone aside.

At that moment, Murong Wan's voice came from behind, her face showing a hint of nervousness.

"Jiangnan, I'm ready."

Hearing that, Jiangnan turned his head and saw Murong Wan in a red evening gown, her delicate makeup highlighting her extraordinary talent.

"Truly worthy of being one of Jinghai's four great beauties; just the aura she exudes could instantly outshine a whole legion of female celebrities, no wonder the wealthy youths of Jinghai City consider having Murong Wan an honor."

"It seems the reputation is well deserved."

Jiangnan said, and stood up on the spot.

"Not bad, very beautiful."

Hearing Jiangnan's appraisal, Murong Wan wasn't angry; she felt somewhat pleased.

Because she thought receiving Jiangnan's praise was already great; she dared not hope for anything else.

After all, Jiangnan, being a dull‑witted straight man, when he compliments, can't say much.

"Since you're already ready, let's go now."

Jiangnan suddenly asked Murong Wan.

Murong Wan nodded and replied, "Alright."

Then Jiangnan led Murong Wan out of Tianyu No. 1 and got into a Ferrari.

The Ferrari had been arranged by Murong Wan beforehand, to take Jiangnan and her to the Jun Yue Building where the auction was held.

Jun Yue Building is the premier structure of Jinghai's economic center.

It is said that the two towers of Jun Yue Building are worth nearly one billion.

One billion, undoubtedly the most valuable building in Jinghai City.

As for other buildings, none compare to Jun Yue Building.

As soon as the car stopped, Jiangnan and Murong Wan got out and walked toward the interior of Jun Yue Building.

The auction was on the ninth floor of Jun Yue Building!

After stepping into the elevator, less than half a minute later…

Jiangnan and Murong Wan arrived at the ninth floor; outside the auction, reception staff stood in full, their expressions solemn, respectfully checking the guests' invitation letters.

To enter the auction venue, one must present an invitation letter.

The purpose of showing the invitation is to weed out those who come to scam food and drink.

Jiangnan and Murong Wan, upon reaching the entrance, were questioned by the staff.

A female receptionist immediately asked Jiangnan and Murong Wan, "Sir, madam, please present your invitation."

Hearing that, Jiangnan shook his head and looked at Murong Wan beside him.

He doesn't have the habit of bringing things when going out, and if he wished, the auction's organizer would personally come out to greet him.

He just didn't want to be so ostentatious.

Seeing this, Murong Wan immediately produced the invitation and handed it to the female receptionist opposite.

The receptionist glanced again, found no issue, then turned to Jiangnan and asked, "Sir, your invitation?"

Just as Murong Wan was about to speak up for Jiangnan, a mocking voice came from behind.

"Heh heh, he's a freeloader; what invitation could he possibly have?"

With those words spoken,

the guests present, as well as the female receptionist, all turned to look.

A woman dressed in a pink body‑con skirt, accompanied by a pretty boy, was slowly walking toward them.

The newcomers were Li Lishu and Wu Jun!

"Brother Jiangnan, although you have already signed the Divorce Agreement with sister, you and sister aren't fully divorced yet; you've started flirting with the Murong Family's young lady, and you even want to use her status to enter high society. Your ambition is truly considerable."

Wu Jun instantly replied in a snide, mocking tone, directing his taunt at Li Lishu.

When Jiangnan saw the two of them again, after their taunts, a grim expression darkened his face.

These two guys were slapped in the mall earlier; now that they see him at the auction, are they preparing to strike back?

Heh.

Well, that's truly awkward; they came up to his face on purpose, so don't blame me for being blunt.

"What does it have to do with you?"

"Did you forget how I beat you earlier?"

"Now you're again relying on others' power?"

Jiangnan, without holding back, shot back in kind.

Hearing that, Wu Jun trembled with anger, cooing to Li Lishu, "Sister, look at him!"

"He's so vulgar!"