Mated at First Sight
Chapter 441 - 310

Chapter 441: 310

It was not until they learned her true identity that they felt a sudden realization.

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The farce ended, and the banquet began. From beginning to end, Yan Zilei seemed unsurprised, perhaps he had sensed from the start that Mu Lin was nothing like the surface suggests.

Such skill, such an identity, and such medical skill. She was a woman shrouded in mystery. Any event that could occur to her could be seen as part of the ordinary.

The Charity Banquet functioned much like an auction, except the items being auctioned were donations from the various families present. The money made from the auction would naturally go towards charity.

This was previously explained by Jing Chen and Mu Lin.

As each item was auctioned off, the auctioneer would announce the name of the donor. The first item to be auctioned was Mu Lin’s Night Pearl. It seemed Yan Zilei wanted to start off on the right foot.

This is the same Night Pearl that Mu Lin had dug out from Qiaozi’s stash in the military camp, along with a few others she had given to Yang Yuebin and his men. She had kept this last one, thinking it could come in handy, and had kept it on her person since.

She hadn’t expected to actually use it today.

Thankfully, in such an auction, she couldn’t take out anything relating to her Poison Doctor identity; after all, besides the Night Pearl, all she had were poisons and antidotes.

"The first item we are going to auction is the Night Pearl." The curtain was pulled open, and the Night Pearl - the size of a woman’s fist and glowing brilliantly appeared before everyone, eliciting awed gasps. "The donor of this item, Miss Mu Lin."

Instantaneously, all eyes turned to Mu Lin.

This woman who they perceived to be complex; publicly proclaiming her disdain for being a good person, yet her actions seemed to be a slap in their faces.

She had brought out such a valuable item for auction without any hesitation. Even they might not have had the courage to do so, oblivious to the fact that Mu Lin had plenty more.

The Night Pearl has always been a symbol of faith, hope, and wealth, and an excellent specimen was a sought-after treasure for many collectors.

It is indeed the king of gems.

"Don’t you like Night Pearls?" Jing Chen looked at Mu Lin thoughtfully.

Mu Lin shook her head, "It’s not a matter of liking or disliking. I have a lot of similar items. They are all in Qiaozi’s nest, which it uses as a cushion for sleep."

"It’s not picky." Hearing Mu Lin’s words, Xiao Feng subconsciously spoke up. Mu Lin laughed lightly, "Qiaozi loves these round and glittering treasures." Ever since they left though, Mu Lin noticed that Qiaozi didn’t seem to care about these things as much.

Perhaps it just didn’t see any treasure outside.

Yan Zilei had originally wanted Mu Lin to sit at the front, but she had instead chosen a position in the corner to avoid drawing attention to herself. Unfortunately, she could not avoid the curious gazes.

Jing Chen subtly held Mu Lin’s hand. He had not yet had the opportunity to give her his gift. He was unsure of whether she would like it.

The pink Night Pearl.

Jing Chen was in fact the mysterious bidder that won the pink Night Pearl. He was sure that Mu Lin must have known this already. Surely, he must have had the idea to give it to her since he impulsively bid for it. However, despite so much time having passed, he has not yet acted on this intention which was truly frustrating.

Jing Chen thought, perhaps he should place the pink Night Pearl in Mu Lin’s room as a light source when he returned home. That could be a good idea.

Should any collector hear this, they would most likely be rendered speechless and in disbelief. A light source! That’s just extravagant.

In the end, Mu Lin’s Night Pearl was auctioned off for fifty million to a businessman. It was likely that it wasn’t for collecting but rather for gifting.

Using this as a gift is indeed impressive.

If they knew just how casually Mu Lin gave out several pieces, I wonder what kind of expressions they would make.

The prodigious wealth on display was staggering indeed. "Please, spoil me".

Xiao Min had already been taken away. They would send her to the hospital first, and after making sure she was alright, she would be taken to the police station. Not far from Mu Lin, there was still a woman glaring at her viciously.

The first half ended, and it was the interval.

Looking glamorous, Lai Ou stood up with her wine glass and approached Yan Zilei. She leaned forward slightly and offered a toast. "Mr. Yan, I wonder if I have the privilege of sharing a drink with you." In such a setting, she presumed Yan Zilei wouldn’t refuse.

At least that’s what Lai Ou thought.

Yan Zilei frowned and looked up at her, took his glass, and took a small sip. He merely gave her a nod, then turned to converse with a businessman beside him without giving her another glance.

Despite the joy he felt in seeing his treasure jealous for him, he disdained the idea of using another woman to provoke her. If things went awry, it would be a loss.

Lai Ou couldn’t understand why she always met a wall with this man. Could it be that he was a gay as per the rumors? That would indeed be a waste.

Lai Ou never doubted her charm, considering that the eyes of most men at the table were on her.

She casually played with a lock of hair by her temple, exuding an aura of arrogance and elegance as she departed.

Perhaps she should find another breakthrough.