bookbashuk Chapter 335 You Like
Chapter 335 You Like
After arriving in the United States, Shen Li became increasingly clear about Jerry's identity and background.
She is happy to maintain good relationships with friends who share common interests and are worth getting to know better.
"We're friends, aren't we?" she said sincerely, her tone frank.
Jerry hesitated for a moment, then smiled and readily agreed, "Okay, thank you very much, Lili."
He stopped refusing. Their relationship was already so good that exchanging gifts was normal. He could always reciprocate with a generous gift that suited her taste later.
Jerry carefully put the imperial emerald away.
It's worth noting that a piece of imperial green jade weighing twenty or thirty kilograms is a priceless treasure, even by today's market standards.
Such a valuable item should naturally be kept safe and secure, and must not be taken away by anyone.
Next, everyone accompanied Jerry to participate in the bidding for subsequent items—sometimes it's more cost-effective to buy something at an auction than to purchase it directly.
Shen Li sat between Jerry and Ming Xiangyang, his gaze sweeping across the room, but he showed no intention of raising his paddle to bid.
Firstly, there were no items that suited her taste, and secondly, she had already spoken to Jerry about the few genuine items available, so there would be opportunities to acquire them in the future.
Anyway, she has the system, this "cheating artifact," so there's no need to rush.
At this moment, the auctioneer on stage introduced with a smile: "Next up is this Moonstone Necklace Set, a design by a renowned master..."
Shen Li looked up and suddenly raised an eyebrow.
This necklace is truly stunning. It is inlaid with sky-blue gemstones all over, and when the light shines on it, it instantly bursts into dazzling fire. The shimmering light exudes luxury and is simply gorgeous.
The central gemstone cabochon of the necklace is the size of a pigeon egg, while the cabochons on the sides are slightly smaller, but their color is exactly the same as the main stone. The only difference is their size.
She silently asked Tuantuan in her heart, "Tuantuan, how much is this thing worth?"
Tuanzi's voice carried a hint of confusion: "Where did this come from?"
"That bright moon gemstone necklace on the platform in front," Shen Li gestured with his eyes.
"Scanning... Valuation: 2 small targets." Tuanzi's voice came quickly.
Shen Li's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively exclaimed in her mind, "So expensive?"
"Of course! Like jade, the quality of gemstones is paramount. The cutting technique, color, texture, and even the size combination of this set of gemstones are unique in the world," Tuanzi explained.
At this moment, the auctioneer on stage announced, "The Moonstone Necklace Set, starting bid $50,000!"
Shen Li knew perfectly well that the bidding unit here was US dollars.
In an era where most people struggle to even make ends meet, wealthy individuals are few and far between. Those who are likely to enter this auction are all well-off.
She really loved this jewelry set—not just the necklace, but also the matching bracelet; the whole set was exquisitely beautiful and captivating.
In this life, it's rare to find something that instantly touches your heart. Shen Li secretly planned to observe the bidding situation later, and if the price was within her budget, she would decisively make the purchase.
But the bidding was fierce, and the price increase was faster than expected: "Sixty thousand..."
"One hundred thousand..."
"150,000..."
Watching the price soar to $150,000, Shen Li sighed silently.
Forget it, she doesn't deserve it.
And judging by this momentum, the price shows no signs of stopping, quickly breaking through two hundred thousand US dollars.
She simply gave up on bidding and watched curiously, wanting to see who would ultimately acquire the necklace.
"Two hundred thousand for the first time... two hundred thousand for the second time..." The auctioneer's voice trailed off, and just as the gavel was about to fall, Ming Xiangyang slowly raised his paddle and announced in fluent English, "Three hundred thousand."
Shen Li suddenly turned her head to look at him, her pupils shrinking slightly.
Three hundred thousand US dollars!
That's nearly 900,000 RMB!
In China today, this is a huge sum of money that could buy several properties and support a large family for more than a decade.
Even if you have money, you shouldn't spend it like this!
She quickly reached out and grabbed Ming Xiangyang's arm, asking urgently, "Why did you buy this?"
Ming Xiangyang remained calm, his gaze fixed on her face, and said naturally, "You like it."
Shen Li was speechless for a moment, stunned on the spot, her heart pounding uncontrollably.
She instinctively clutched her chest, repeatedly telling herself: I can't jump, Shen Li, you can't be half-hearted.
You already have an older brother, a second older brother, and a third older brother. You can't keep your options open while looking for something better, and you certainly can't accept such a valuable gift from someone for nothing.
The auctioneer's voice rang out again: "Three hundred thousand for the first bid... three hundred thousand for the second bid... three hundred thousand for the third bid! Sold! Congratulations to Mr. Number Twenty-Nine for successfully bidding on this set of Moonstone jewelry!"
Jerry then belatedly realized what was happening and leaned closer to Shen Li, asking in confusion, "You like this outfit? You should have said so earlier, I would have taken a picture of it for you!"
He looked annoyed. He had wanted to take this opportunity to give Shen Li a gift, but Ming Xiangyang beat him to it. He didn't even know what kind of things Shen Li liked.
Shen Li, however, was worried about Ming Xiangyang's financial situation and quickly said, "Do you really have that much money? I have money here, let me pay."
Ming Xiangyang curled his lips into a smile, his tone confident: "I have it, don't worry."
Shen Li thought to himself: I can't rest easy at all!
She has always been unwilling to accept valuable gifts from others for no reason, preferring to spend her own money for peace of mind.
Ming Xiangyang seemed to see through her thoughts and added, "If you feel bad about it, you can reciprocate by giving me something in return."
Shen Li raised an eyebrow, wondering to herself: Could it be like this?
Something feels off, but I can't quite put my finger on it.
After the auction, Ming Xiangyang walked up to Shen Li with an exquisite jewelry gift box and handed it to her: "This is for you."
Shen Li looked down at the necklace in the gift box, his doubts growing even stronger—where did he get so much money?
She was caught in a dilemma: on the one hand, she couldn't give Ming Xiangyang the response he wanted, and therefore didn't deserve his kindness;
On the other hand, she didn't want to embarrass him on the spot and make things awkward for both of them.
She covered her face with her hands, hesitated for a long time, and then looked up at the man with a buzz cut next to her.
Ming Xiangyang has a square and rugged appearance, but there is an unyielding gloom between his brows. He is outstanding in terms of family background and ability, but he is too stubborn.
Shen Li still can't understand what it is about her that attracts him. Even though he knows she's fickle, he still won't let go.
As if seeing through her dilemma, Ming Xiangyang coughed lightly and said in a calm tone, "It's just a gift between friends, don't overthink it."
Without waiting for a reply, he opened the gift box, took Shen Li's hand, placed the gift box in her palm, and then let go.
Shen Li was startled and quickly hugged the gift box tightly to his chest, feeling both amused and exasperated—how could he give such a valuable gift so casually?
"Let's go back." Ming Xiangyang turned around first.