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Chapter 246 Bracelet
Ye Wanqing had indeed not been involved in such social occasions for a long time. Her new work had been finalized and was lying quietly on the editor's desk of the publishing house, waiting for the moment to be published.
At the moment, she was enjoying her rare leisure time. She barely hesitated for a moment at Lin Xuan's sudden invitation, a gentle smile playing on her lips: "Of course, that sounds interesting."
The auction was scheduled to begin at 8 o'clock in the evening. Lin Xuan took Ye Wanqing for a walk in the fountain square near the venue. The moonlight was bright, and the figures of the two appeared particularly harmonious in the interweaving of light and shadow.
It was not until the clock quietly pointed to 7:55 that they walked hand in hand into the brightly lit venue.
The venue was packed with celebrities from all walks of life dressed in gorgeous clothes, chatting and laughing.
Ye Wanqing was gently led by Lin Xuan, their fingers intertwined, like a silent declaration, instantly attracting countless curious eyes.
On this starry night, there were many people who knew Lin Xuan and Ye Wanqing.
However, this former couple had never attended such an event together during their marriage, but two years after their divorce, they appeared together in an almost incredible way, undoubtedly becoming the focus of the audience.
Although everyone was full of doubts, no one dared to ask easily under Lin Xuan's unquestionable aura.
Lin Xuan had originally received the invitation, but he had already asked Secretary Zhao to decline it on his behalf.
However, the unexpected appearance tonight surprised and delighted the organizers, who quickly instructed the staff to arrange VIP seats on the second floor for Lin Xuan and his wife.
Lin Xuan shook his head gently, his eyes falling gently on Ye Wanqing: "What do you think?"
Ye Wanqing chuckled, her eyes moving around the venue: "The second floor is too conspicuous, let's just find a corner to sit in." There was a casualness in her words, and she didn't seem to care about these false reputations and pomp.
"I'll listen to you." Lin Xuan's voice was low and doting. Upon hearing this, the staff quickly responded and retreated, secretly wondering in their hearts whether this woman standing shoulder to shoulder with President Lin was his ex-wife.
The two of them finally chose a seat by the window, where they could enjoy the night view outside while avoiding excessive disturbances.
In the VIP seats on the second floor, discussions were heard one after another, and speculation about Lin Xuan and Ye Wanqing's reunion was endless.
Ye Wanqing turned a deaf ear to these discussions. She lowered her head and flipped through the auction catalog in her hand, with a hint of interest occasionally flashing in her eyes.
Tonight's auction items were dazzling, but most were just ordinary items that hardly caught her eye. Only the Hetian jade bracelet, with its warm color and unique historical background, caught her attention.
"This bracelet looks quite unique." Ye Wanqing whispered to herself, her eyes never leaving the exquisite picture.
Hearing this, Lin Xuan's eyes also fell on the bracelet, and a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "If you like it, I will take a picture for you."
Ye Wanqing looked up and met Lin Xuan's deep eyes. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then turned into indifference: "Okay, let's just treat it as a souvenir."
To her, two million might be a considerable sum, but in Lin Xuan's world, it was just a trivial expense. He gently stroked the back of Ye Wanqing's hand.
As the auction officially began, the atmosphere in the venue gradually became tense and heated.
The bracelet, one of the highlights of the evening, was quickly put on the auction block.
As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, Lin Xuan raised the sign in his hand without hesitation and shouted out a staggering price: "Three million."
"Three million! This gentleman bids three million! Three million once! Three million the second time..." The auctioneer's voice was a little excited, while Ye Wanqing tilted her head slightly, looking at Lin Xuan with eyes full of gratitude and confusion.
Lin Xuan just smiled lightly and raised the sign again: "Three and a half million."
This time, no one dared to bid higher. The bracelet was eventually sold for a whopping 3.5 million, becoming a minor legend tonight.
With the crisp and decisive sound of the auctioneer's hammer, the Hetian jade bracelet, which contained historical sedimentation and warm luster, officially became a unique gift from Lin Xuan to Ye Wanqing.
After the auction ended, Lin Xuan held Ye Wanqing's hand tightly, and the two walked side by side to the payment area, ready to complete this unexpected and sweet transaction.
"Ms. Ye, Mr. Lin, what a coincidence." A gentle but slightly hurried voice sounded in their ears, interrupting their steps. Ye Wanqing turned her head and her eyes met Xu Xinyi's.
Xu Xinyi, dressed in a beautifully tailored evening gown, exuded elegance and sophistication, clearly one of tonight's guests. However, she hadn't expected to run into Lin Xuan and Ye Wanqing here, much less that they would actually snap up something she'd coveted.
Ye Wanqing responded with a gentle yet polite smile: "Good evening, Miss Xu. What can I do for you?"
Xu Xinyi's gaze lingered on the payment receipt in Lin Xuan's hand for a moment, and she finally mustered up the courage to speak:
"Miss Ye, could you please be so kind as to transfer this jade bracelet to me? To be honest, it's a relic of a dear friend's mother. She asked me to buy it to comfort her longing for it."
Lin Xuan frowned slightly when he heard this. Before Xu Xinyi finished speaking, he refused without hesitation: "Sorry, Miss Xu, we don't plan to transfer this jade bracelet."
Xu Xinyi obviously had not expected Lin Xuan to refuse so directly, and a trace of embarrassment and loss flashed across her face.
But she did not give up and placed her hopes on Ye Wanqing: "Ms. Ye, I know this request is a bit abrupt, but please understand my feelings. Mr. Lin can naturally find a better replacement for you, but for my friend, this is an irreplaceable wish. Can you..."
Ye Wanqing shook her head slightly, her smile apologetic yet firm: "Ms. Xu, I understand your difficulties, but as Mr. Lin said, we have decided to keep this jade bracelet. I'm sorry that we can't do as you wish."
Xu Xinyi seemed to want to fight for it again, but the determination revealed in Ye Wanqing's eyes made her understand that continuing would only increase the embarrassment.
She took a deep breath and tried to maintain her composure: "I'm sorry for being abrupt, please forgive me."
Lin Xuan glanced at Xu Xinyi coldly, his tone filled with unquestionable determination: "Ms. Xu, since you didn't continue bidding just now, it means that the value of this jade bracelet in your heart is not to the point that you are willing to pay any price for it. It seems a bit inappropriate to force it now."
Xu Xinyi's face turned pale, and she was speechless. Lin Xuan said no more, and turned to look at Ye Wanqing gently: "Let's go."
The two smiled at each other and left hand in hand, leaving behind an enviable silhouette. The surrounding guests cast curious and speculative glances at them, while Xu Xinyi could only forcefully maintain a smile, feeling a mixture of emotions.
After getting in the car, Ye Wanqing looked at Lin Xuan's chiseled profile beside her, a playful smile curling up at the corner of her mouth: "Boss Lin is really cold and ruthless tonight."
Lin Xuan smiled helplessly, knowing she was teasing him: "Xinyi... does have some connections with me, but it's just friendship. I've never had any other thoughts about her."
"Oh?" Ye Wanqing raised an eyebrow, half smiling, "Then why is she so sure that you can easily find a better replacement for me?"
Lin Xuan was slightly stunned, then turned his head, his eyes deep and gentle: "Because in my heart, you are unique. No substitute can compare to you. As for her, she may have misunderstood what I meant."
A warm feeling welled up in Ye Wanqing's heart, but it was also mixed with a hint of joking: "Then Mr. Lin, you better be careful in the future. Don't let me find out that you have any inappropriate thoughts. Otherwise, I won't forgive you easily."
Lin Xuan chuckled, his tone a bit serious: "Don't worry, I will never give you such an opportunity."
As he spoke, he gently placed the auction receipt in Ye Wanqing's hand: "They should deliver the jade bracelet to your home tomorrow. I hope you will like this little surprise."
Ye Wanqing looked down at the receipt in her hand, her eyes gleaming with happiness: "I like it very much, thank you, Lin Xuan."
Lin Xuan admired her unconcealed joy and straightforwardness, and an indescribable sense of satisfaction surged in his heart: "Is there anything else you want? Whether it's the stars in the sky or the pearls in the sea, I will do my best to find it for you."
Hearing this, Ye Wanqing smiled even brighter: "I just want you to stay with me like this forever, that's enough."