Spoiled By My Ex-Fiance's Uncle
Chapter 57 My Favorite Thing Right Now Is Right Before My Eyes

Chapter 57: Chapter 57 My Favorite Thing Right Now Is Right Before My Eyes

Somehow, word got out that the Fu Family planned an arranged marriage with the Qiao Family.

Consequently, everyone made way for Qiao Jie considerately.

"President Fu, I’m not sure what gift to bring for your aunt’s birthday party. Can you guide me tonight?"

Fu Shiyan swirled his wine, his voice indifferent, "It’s the thought that counts; just pick something casually."

Not to be deterred, Qiao Jie asked directly, "Can I sit next to you tonight?"

Fu Shiyan glanced at her lightly and said, "Miss Qiao, I’m not interested in you." After speaking, he left her with only a cold view of his back.

Qiao Jie stood rooted to the spot, never expecting Fu Shiyan to reject her outright.

She had always been adored and pursued by numerous suitors since childhood; this was her first time being rejected.

This rejection ignited a strong desire in her to conquer.

The auction was about to begin, and everyone moved from the banquet hall to the auction room.

Fu Shiyan sat in a prime front-row seat, his features bland yet noble, every aspect of him finely crafted by God.

Qiao Jie walked over, wanting to sit beside him. Fu Shiyan gave her a glance, "Sorry, this seat is taken."

As she moved to his other side, he continued, with an undertone of impatience in his voice, "This seat is taken too."

Although Qiao Jie maintained a smile on her face, her tightly clenched handbag betrayed her current emotional state.

Utterly awful!

She ended up sitting at the far right of the first row, watching as Fu Jinqiao and An Yan took their respective places on either side of Fu Shiyan.

A strong sense of defeat welled up inside her.

Fu Jinqiao was one thing, but why was An Yan allowed to sit next to Fu Shiyan?

Not to mention An Yan’s looks, her family background and talents were nowhere near hers. Most importantly, An Yan was Fu Chenyu’s former fiancée. How could Fu Shiyan be so indiscreet?

An unprecedented wave of jealousy surged over her.

At that moment, she received a call from her father, "Jie, Old Master Fu has spoken. You’ll accompany him tomorrow at the matron’s birthday banquet, and this will affirm your position as the future daughter-in-law of the Fu Family."

After this call, Qiao Jie felt an instant relief, her mood significantly brightened.

Meanwhile, An Yan felt a burning gaze and turned her head, meeting Qiao Jie’s eyes.

The latter nodding slightly, while An Yan smiled subtly.

"Aren’t you going to explain why you stood me up the other day?" An Yan asked, her tone slightly discontent.

Fu Shiyan raised an eyebrow and replied in a low voice, "I’m upset with you right now, and you’re giving me attitude?"

"I’m your girlfriend. I have the right to know."

Fu Shiyan clicked his tongue, "You’re not very big, but you’re certainly feisty."

He chuckled, "I had no prior knowledge; the old man tricked me into it."

"Fine, I forgive you."

Fu Shiyan laughed, exasperated, "I haven’t forgiven you yet."

An Yan sat upright, her fingertip lightly brushing across his thigh, "Don’t be mad, huh? A hint from you would have been nice, at least to let me know what I should understand."

"Think it over yourself," Fu Shiyan did not engage.

An Yan stuck out her tongue, thinking to herself that old men are tough to handle, despite her having apologized for deceiving him.

Suddenly, Fu Jinqiao leaned over, "An Yan, bid on whatever you like later, my younger uncle will pay."

Fu Shiyan laughed, "Do I look like an easy mark?"

Fu Jinqiao clicked his tongue, "Younger Uncle, being this straightforward won’t get you a girlfriend. You’re wealthy; a little expense won’t hurt. Also, can we switch seats? It’s inconvenient talking to An Yan from here."

Fu Shiyan stood up and pressed down Fu Jinqiao’s head who was about to rise as well, pulling An Yan to his former seat while he took An Yan’s.

An Yan suddenly realized why Fu Shiyan had separated her and Fu Jinqiao earlier. If Fu Jinqiao sat next to Fu Shiyan, he would have no reason to sit next to her.

Unlike now, no matter how they arranged themselves, he had a reason to continue sitting next to her instead of having Fu Jinqiao between them.

Tsk tsk tsk!

He really was scheming!

As she thought this, the host had already taken the stage, announcing with great animation and a booming voice that the auction had officially begun.

The first item was a large Doucai vase, adorned with four beautifully shaped lotuses on the body, gilded "Swastika" patterns below, intertwined lotus patterns around, and unique bat and cloud patterns on the shoulders; the top of the foot was embellished with a ring of petal patterns.

The starting bid was seven million.

The crowd hadn’t expected the first auction item to be so eye-catching. Doucai vases from the Qianlong period were extremely rare, and this item was highly valuable as a heritage piece.

Many were eager to try, continuously raising their bids.

Eventually, Chairman Wang of Borui Real Estate acquired it for thirty-seven million.

The next four items were also sold at high prices.

When the sixth item was showcased, the women’s eyes lit up.

A necklace of 36 top-grade imperial green jadeite beads.

The host showed off the details to everyone. This necklace was a top-grade piece; the raw material was completely green and pure, without any cracks, and each bead’s color, quality, and moisture were perfectly matched, showing a translucent green light, clear as water from any angle.

The host announced a starting bid of three million.

Soon, the necklace had been bid up to ten million.

Qiao Jie raised her sign, "Fifteen million."

Immediately after, Fu Shiyan raised his sign, "Thirty million."

As soon as Fu Shiyan spoke, the auction hall fell silent; after all, who could surpass him in terms of wealth, and nobody wanted to offend the man over a necklace.

The host finally banged the gavel, and the necklace went to Fu Shiyan.

Fu Jinqiao asked, "Is this a birthday gift for grandma?"

Fu Shiyan hummed indifferently.

Fu Jinqiao, with a face full of eagerness, said, "Then, Younger Uncle, if I see something I like later on, I’ll bid for it."

Fu Shiyan glanced at her disdainfully and pushed the big face in front of him to one side, "You’re blocking my view."

Fu Jinqiao: "..."

After several more items were showcased, Fu Jinqiao successfully acquired a Kashmir sapphire ring for twenty-three million.

Fu Shiyan subtly glanced at An Yan’s exquisite profile. Since the auction began, she had seemed disinterested as if nothing caught her eye.

He asked in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Don’t you like anything? I would consider bidding for it on Jinqiao’s behalf to give to you."

An Yan wasn’t annoyed by his words but looked at him seriously, "What I like the most is right before my eyes."

At that moment, Fu Shiyan’s heart raced.

This little thing never blushed when saying romantic words, yet it made his heart flutter uncontrollably.

Fu Shiyan turned his head away, a smile inadvertently curling up at the corners of his lips.

At the same time, the twelfth item was brought up, instantly causing a sensation throughout the auction hall.

An Yan’s eyes suddenly shone brightly.