Chapter 1959

As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, someone immediately started bidding.

“Two million.”

The crowd was in an uproar; the initial bid was already much higher than the starting price.

One must know that the starting price was appraised by experts.

Soon, the price reached three million and the item was sold.

Baili Xia couldn’t help but marvel at the sheer number of wealthy people in this world.

The price of just one item here could solve the food and clothing issues of many children in the orphanage from before.

Let’s hope the proceeds from this charity event can truly be used for such purposes.

But as the event went on, the value of the items presented kept increasing, and Baili Xia was starting to become numb to the numbers.

The auction proceeded in an orderly manner, with over a dozen items auctioned off one after another.

Each one fetched a substantial price.

“Next is the last auction item of this event, and this one is of incredible value.”

The assistant brought the last auction item onto the stage, still covered with layers of red silk cloth.

The red cloth was lifted, revealing the dazzling auction item to everyone.

Upon seeing this item, the venue immediately erupted in commotion.

“This is a necklace made from a huge diamond discovered in NF, consisting of a total of 128 diamonds. The pendant is a diamond of ninety-nine carats.”

“Wow…”

Hearing this introduction, everyone was even more shocked.

Ninety-nine carats, what does that even mean?

Usually, a very precious diamond necklace is only around ten to twenty carats.

“Ninety-nine carats also symbolize eternal love, making it the perfect gift for a lover.”

“The starting price for this item is fifty million, with each bid increment at five hundred thousand.”

“Wow…” Another wave of astonishment.

The mere starting price is fifty million; it’s hard to imagine what price the necklace will ultimately fetch in the auction.

Baili Xia simply didn’t believe it wouldn’t sell; to these people here, fifty million is a drop in the bucket.

The girls’ eyes were fixed on the item, especially the girls in the front row, who could see the necklace up close.

If only that necklace could be worn around their necks, how wonderful that would be.

Unfortunately, who would be willing to foot such a hefty bill for them?

“The necklace is truly beautiful,” Ning Anran sighed, her eyes furtively glancing at Mu Xiaojiu.

The latter continued calmly sipping his tea, seemingly indifferent to it all.

Ning Anran let out a light breath, knowing that Mr. Xiaojiu was always this way; he simply didn’t care about such things.

When would he understand the thoughts of a woman?

And when would he realize he should buy her gifts to please her?

“Fifty-five million.” As people were still reeling, someone began to bid.

“Sixty million.”

“One hundred million.” A man raised his paddle, instantly raising the price to one hundred million.

Baili Xia found the voice somewhat familiar, and looked around, but with so many people, she couldn’t tell where he was.

The sudden jump in price brought a hush over the crowd.

“One hundred million, is there any higher bid?”

The auctioneer asked, his tone extremely calm, clearly accustomed to such scenes.

Baili Xia’s eyes were fixed on that necklace; at this moment, she too couldn’t resist.

The love for beauty is inherent in everyone.