133: Chapter 133 Pink Diamond

Tang Ruowei walked into the restroom and tidied up the red wine stain on her hair.

Fortunately, the wine hadn't dried yet, and it wiped right off.

However, a patch of her mask was stained red by the wine.

She needed to change into a new one.

The moment Tang Ruowei took off her mask, Joanna, who was peeking from the restroom entrance, saw Tang Ruowei's face clearly.

Soon, Tang Ruowei finished tidying up and came out.

Joanna hurriedly ran to tell Qian Hongyuan about this discovery.

"That person is Tang Ruowei? Are you sure you didn't see wrong?" Qian Hongyuan was somewhat surprised.

He hadn't expected this popular actress to be at tonight's banquet.

But why didn't she reveal her identity? Instead, she was disguised and following Lin Yi...

"President Qian, could it be that Tang Ruowei is the mysterious power behind Lin Yi?" Joanna asked with an innocent look.

Qian Hongyuan rolled his eyes speechlessly.

"What are you thinking..."

"Tang Ruowei is just a minor singer."

Qian Hongyuan knew a thing or two about the entertainment industry.

He also knew a bit about Tang Ruowei's family background.

After all, Tang Ruowei's grandfather, Tang Qigong, was a famous master of calligraphy and painting.

He was quite famous throughout China.

However, it was rumored that the Tang family had fallen on hard times, and Tang Ruowei had debuted to pay off her family's debts.

Therefore, it was absolutely impossible for Tang Ruowei to be the mysterious power behind Lin Yi.

It seemed he had overthought it.

Perhaps Lin Yi had taken a liking to Tang Ruowei, so he called her to accompany him today.

It was nothing new for small celebrities in the entertainment industry to date and dine with wealthy tycoons for resources or money.

Qian Hongyuan curled his lips in disappointment.

However, he felt envious of Lin Yi in his heart.

At this banquet, the three women by Lin Yi's side were all top-tier.

One was the voluptuous Zhao Feier, one was the pure and icy Su Ming, and then there was the popular sweetheart goddess Tang Ruowei.

Yet, he only had someone low-class like Joanna by his side.

Qian Hongyuan was so envious he was practically turning purple.

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Before long, the banquet entered the charity auction segment.

A host wearing a red evening gown walked onto the stage.

"Good evening, guests! I am today's host, Shen Xue."

"I am very happy that everyone could come to our banquet site today!"

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"Next, we will begin tonight's charity auction."

"We will donate all proceeds from the auction to impoverished mountainous areas!"

Wealthy businessmen often did things like charity auctions or donations.

It was a way to both offset taxes and earn a good reputation.

Killing two birds with one stone.

As the lights focused on the stage, the first item was brought up by a hostess.

"The first item is this exquisite diamond necklace!"

"As you can see, this necklace is inlaid with an exquisite pink diamond."

"Does anyone know the meaning of a pink diamond?"

"That's right, pink diamonds symbolize sweet and gentle love!"

"And this ten-carat pink diamond represents perfection!"

"We will now begin the bidding, with a starting price of 30 million!"

As soon as the host finished speaking, the venue began to buzz with discussion.

Charity auctions usually started in the hundreds of thousands, so no one expected the banquet organized by Li Runze to be of such high caliber, starting right off the bat with a necklace priced at 30 million.

In fact, this was an intentional arrangement by Li Runze.

He had originally intended to bid for this necklace in public and give it to Su Ming, then take the opportunity to announce his engagement to her.

He had previously learned that what Su Ming liked most was pink diamonds.

In doing so, he would not only show off his wealth but also create a deeply affectionate and romantic persona.

However, plans could not keep up with changes.

How could Li Runze have anticipated beforehand that the engagement would be ruined by Lin Yi!

"30.5 million!" Li Runze raised his hand.

He wouldn't lose face even if he lost the girl; although Su Ming had been snatched away by Lin Yi, he, Li Runze, still had to steal the spotlight back.

This pink diamond could be considered top-tier.

Buying it and giving it to another girl in the future wouldn't be a bad idea!

He could also take the opportunity to annoy Su Ming and let her know exactly what she had lost.

At this moment, he wasn't worried at all that Lin Yi would compete with him.

After all, Lin Yi had just transferred a massive sum of 2 billion to Su Ming.

Su Ming was already moved enough.

There was no need to spend more money on Su Ming, right!

Furthermore, 2 billion in cash must have already emptied Lin Yi's cash flow.

He didn't believe Lin Yi could still come up with money to compete with him.

"31 million!" A man at a neighboring table also raised his hand.

He was accompanied by a young and beautiful internet celebrity; it seemed this man wanted to buy the necklace to please her.

"32 million!" Seeing someone competing with him, Li Runze continued to raise the price without showing weakness.

"35 million!" That man seemed determined to win as well.

"40 million!" The veins on Li Runze's forehead bulged.

He could not tolerate anyone stealing his spotlight again.

He, Li Runze, was supposed to be the protagonist of today's banquet!

Seeing Li Runze increase the bid by 5 million at once, the man's momentum faltered for a moment.

Everyone knew the strength of the Li Group.

If they kept competing, the premium would exceed the actual value of the item.

They were all business people, and they valued cost-effectiveness in everything they did.

"Lanlan, I'll buy you an identical one later!" The man turned his head and whispered to the internet celebrity beside him.

The internet celebrity huffed in dissatisfaction.

"Hmph, I want this one!"

"You're so rich, why are you backing down now?"

The man wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Li Runze has already bid 40 million; there's no need for us to fight over this pride."

"With that money, I could buy you an even bigger pink diamond necklace!"

Hearing the man's explanation, the internet celebrity nodded with satisfaction.

"Alright then, I forgive you."

"But don't forget, you promised to buy me a pink diamond necklace!"

"I already have your baby in my belly."

"You have to treat me better; you can't be stingy!"

The man nodded repeatedly and agreed readily.

The others at the venue had also quieted down after hearing Li Runze bid 40 million.

The charity auction had only just begun, and there might be even more valuable items later.

No one was willing to spend such a large sum of money just to buy a necklace at this moment.

Seeing that no one was raising their hands, the host raised her small hammer.

"40 million once!"

"40 million twice!"

At this moment, Lin Yi noticed the ardent look in Su Ming's eyes as she inadvertently glanced at the necklace.

Women all loved beauty.

Especially their love for things like gemstones and diamonds; it was engraved in their DNA.

It was human nature.

Su Ming was, of course, no exception.

The moment she saw this pink diamond necklace, Su Ming was deeply attracted to it.

Li Runze had specially investigated beforehand and knew that Su Ming loved pink diamonds the most.

That was why he specifically arranged for this necklace to be the first item.

Lin Yi saw Su Ming's love for this necklace.

Therefore, before the host could call out for the third time, Lin Yi smiled slightly and raised his hand.

"50 million!"