Chapter 499: Is This an Auction?

Not far from Xiao Yufan, Gong Hao’s expression was equally dark and cold. At Huaqing University, he was also a figure who could stand on the main stage. How could he not be furious after being humiliated by this man…

“Ah Zhong, raise the amount to 1.1 million. Whatever he wants to do, I will make sure he doesn’t get to show off. To him, a million is nothing, so to me, 1.1 million is also nothing!”

“Master, we’ve almost used up all our money. Are you really going to spend over a million for just a woman?”

A man beside Gong Hao’s voice slightly changed. Even though the Gong family was wealthy, they hadn’t brought much cash with them while traveling. If they were to spend over a million at once, naturally he would feel a pang of pain. After all, it was he, the servant, who would suffer if they ran out of money.

“I told you to do it, so just do it. Why so many complaints? Besides, if I get the chance to get close to such a beauty, it would be worth it…”

Swallowing hard, Gong Hao glanced at Huangpu Xian’er, his eyes filled with a hint of greed. How could he not be moved by such a breathtaking woman?

“Please don’t get any ideas about her. If you have any intentions toward her, it might bring disaster to the entire Gong family. Master, please think carefully!”

Upon hearing Gong Hao’s words, the man beside him immediately showed panic. Others might not know Huangpu Xian’er’s identity, but how could they not know? Even their Gong family dared not provoke that woman easily.

“So what if she’s just a woman? Even if she’s from the Huangpu family, this time she appeared on her own initiative…”

Gong Hao didn’t take Ah Zhong’s words seriously, but he wasn’t stupid either. Naturally, he understood the seriousness of the matter. However, getting a hug from that woman would be a good reward. On one hand, it would secure a top three spot and show off his power, and on the other hand, it would suppress Xiao Yufan.

The 1.1 million bid pushed Gong Hao to the top spot, turning the charity gala into a ridiculous game of showing off wealth…

“Honey, the task you gave me was only to beat that guy Situ Xuan, so whatever he bids doesn’t concern me, right?”

Xiao Yufan knew what Gong Hao was thinking, but he had no intention of playing with this idiot. Compared to that, he was more eager to meet the man called Situ Xuan. His intuition told him that this man wasn’t simple…

“It’s all up to you, dear. I don’t have any objections!”

With a teasing smile, Lan Yue said. Although she said that, Xiao Yufan understood that this girl really wanted him to secure the top spot. Could it be that she really wanted to push him into the spotlight…

Before Xiao Yufan could decide whether to continue, Situ Xuan’s name jumped back to the top spot again!

“It seems some people are still quite interested in me. What a pity all this money is going to waste!”

Shrugging helplessly, Xiao Yufan knew these two were targeting him. Since they were so determined to challenge him, naturally he couldn’t fall behind. After all, it was for charity, so he didn’t mind spending…

Others had originally hoped to get into the top three and have a close encounter with the goddess, but now all their hopes were dashed. Damn it, over a million! Did these people think of it as just a hundred yuan!

However, such events were rare, and many people, even without hope, stayed behind to watch the drama unfold. Situ Xuan was always low-key, so not many people knew much about him. But Gong Hao was different—he was a public figure at Huaqing University.

How could they not watch this thrilling moment closely? Seeing the constantly changing amounts on the big screen, the excitement of everyone present grew even more intense!

“1.5 million!”

“1.7 million!”

This was no longer a charity gala—it felt more like an auction, auctioning off a hug from an extraordinary beauty. If it were anyone else, such a price would be absurdly high. But if it was Huangpu Xian’er, there would be people willing to pay even more just for a smile from her.

However, when the amount reached 1.5 million, Gong Hao had already decided to withdraw. He could see clearly that these two seemed to have really locked horns. Since someone else was already trying to suppress Xiao Yufan, he didn’t need to waste his money anymore.

Huangpu Xian’er quietly watched, not uttering a single word from beginning to end. Her elegant and transcendent demeanor made her appear like a celestial fairy descended to the mortal world, pure and untainted.

Both Xiao Yufan and Situ Xuan intrigued Huangpu Xian’er a little. One was because the aura around Xiao Yufan felt very strange to her, while the other was due to his identity.

“It seems many people have become too complacent lately. I guess I need to find something to do.”

Murmuring softly, a rare trace of seriousness appeared on Huangpu Xian’er’s face, though it disappeared in an instant. She was extremely skilled at concealing her emotions.

“Two million!” Xiao Yufan didn’t want to play with that man anymore, so he directly raised the bid to two million, which shocked many people present. Even if this person was extremely wealthy, could he really afford to spend like this?

Indeed, when Xiao Yufan placed a bid of two million, Situ Xuan immediately gave up. It seemed the man had finally come to his senses. However, he had successfully aroused Xiao Yufan’s curiosity. There were many things Xiao Yufan wanted to figure out.

On the other side, the cold gleam in Situ Xuan’s eyes became even clearer. He had underestimated Xiao Yufan’s determination. The money he had wasn’t much, and spending two million naturally caused him some pain.

In the end, Situ Xuan chose to give up, but he developed a grudge against Xiao Yufan. In his eyes, Xiao Yufan had no qualifications whatsoever to challenge him…

“Still, my dear husband is amazing. it seems no one can compete with you for the top spot anymore!”

Lan Yue smiled sweetly. It wasn’t that she loved vanity, but she wanted to prove to everyone that her man was the best, including Huangpu Xian’er…

Just now, Lan Yue had keenly noticed Huangpu Xian’er’s gaze drifting toward their location from time to time, obviously showing curiosity about her husband. One had to admit, a woman’s intuition was truly terrifying.

Xiao Yufan was quite helpless, of course. His goal wasn’t that woman, but Situ Xuan’s presence had ignited his competitive spirit. He was even more convinced now that Situ Xuan’s identity must be extraordinary.

When the big screen finally showed no further fluctuations, Huangpu Xian’er, standing on the podium, lifted a beautiful smile to her lips and slowly stepped forward once again…

“Thank you to every friend who has contributed to the charity gala. Your names will be recorded in the archives of Huaqing University!”

Her melodious voice continued to spread, stirring everyone’s emotions once again. However, what everyone was even more eagerly anticipating was the upcoming, tantalizing moment…