Chapter 270: The Importance of Choice
He Tianci extended his hand like a gentleman. "Miss Wang, I’m in need of a companion for tonight. I was wondering if you might be interested?"
"It would be my honor."
After a slight pause, Wang Shanshan asked with a hint of coquettishness, "Young Master He, only for tonight?"
"That will depend on your performance, Miss Wang."
"Young Master He, you’re awful..."
"Hahaha!"
"Young Master He, I’ve run into a bit of trouble... it’s a small legal case. Do you think you could help me?"
"No problem."
He Tianci deliberately led Wang Shanshan around, circling Cheng Yuan several times in hopes of provoking him.
Unfortunately, Cheng Yuan wasn’t provoked in the slightest. In fact, he felt a little sorry for this Young Master He.
’How many times has Wang Shanshan been passed around?’
’As far as Cheng Yuan knew, this was the fourth.’
’As long as Young Master He doesn’t mind her being dirty, whatever makes him happy.’
Seeing that Cheng Yuan remained unmoved, He Tianci snorted inwardly. ’This guy Cheng really knows how to put on an act. Later, at the charity auction, I’ll crush him to dust!’
’I have to show the Pearl of Luocheng who the truly powerful man is!’
Wang Shanshan’s gaze was dark. Her family was in such a miserable state, and she was even facing a lawsuit—it was all Cheng Yuan’s fault!
’That bastard Cheng Yuan actually sent thugs to her house to collect debts!’
’She had to seize this opportunity, serve Young Master He well, and beg him to help her get revenge!’
After a few songs, the cocktail party was drawing to a close.
Xiong Yu, a famous Luocheng emcee, took the stage and gave an enthusiastic speech. "Let us thank Young Master He, and all the leaders and bosses who donated their treasures! All of tonight’s proceeds will be used to build Hope primary schools! And now, for our first auction item!"
He Tianci deliberately had Wang Shanshan sit with him next to Cheng Yuan and Lin Ruoxi. He then arrogantly raised his paddle and bought the first item for a high price.
Wang Shanshan frantically flattered him. "Young Master He, you’re so domineering! Five million is nothing to you, just pocket change! On behalf of the children in the disaster areas, I thank you."
He Tianci was extremely pleased with himself. He shot a provocative look at Cheng Yuan and said coolly, "Mr. Cheng, aren’t you going to show your sincerity? If you’re short on cash, I can lend you some."
Cheng Yuan gave He Tianci a cool glance. "No need for Young Master He to worry. I’m so poor, all I have left is money."
He Tianci turned to Wang Shanshan with an exaggerated expression and asked, "Miss Wang, I hear Cheng Yuan is your ex-boyfriend? Is he really that rich?"
Wang Shanshan snorted in disdain. "If Cheng Yuan had money, I wouldn’t have dumped him! He’s just a freeloader. The rich one is this Miss Lin here."
He Tianci said lightly, "The Lin Family’s finances haven’t been doing so well lately. I’m afraid this Miss Lin’s financial situation might not be so good either."
As they spoke, Xiong Yu’s voice rang out. "Next up is the third auction item!"
The entire hall instantly erupted into an uproar!
All the female guests, their faces flushed with excitement, stared with feverish eyes at the lingerie on the main stage.
"I remember this piece! I saw it at last year’s Victoria’s Secret show! What was it called again?"
"Its full name is the Breathtaking Fireworks Dream Bra!"
"So this is the Breathtaking Fireworks? It really is as dazzling as fireworks!"
"I heard the Breathtaking Fireworks was made by Master Connor, one of the world’s top three tailors, and it took him 700 hours to create! It weighs nearly 400 carats, made entirely of gold thread! It’s composed of 176 diamonds and over 300 precious gemstones. Last year, it was valued at two million euros!"
Listening to the discussion among the wealthy ladies, Wang Shanshan trembled with excitement. She adored the Breathtaking Fireworks!
However, she had only just connected with He Tianci. If she rashly asked for it, would it displease him?
Wang Shanshan could only try her best to suppress her desire.
But He Tianci had a sharp eye. He could tell at a glance that Wang Shanshan was in love with the Breathtaking Fireworks.
He Tianci asked with a broad smile, "Shanshan, what do you think of the Breathtaking Fireworks?"
Wang Shanshan’s heart skipped a beat. "It’s beautiful! So dazzling! I believe the Breathtaking Fireworks is a treasure every girl dreams of owning!"
He Tianci grinned. "What a coincidence. I enjoy fulfilling the wishes of beautiful women. And I think this Breathtaking Fireworks would suit you very well."
With that, He Tianci shot a provocative glance at Cheng Yuan and Lin Ruoxi, grabbed his paddle, and announced in a deep voice, "Two million euros!"
In an instant, all the wealthy ladies looked at Wang Shanshan with eyes full of envy, jealousy, and hate!
The ladies looked like they wanted to tear Wang Shanshan to pieces and throw themselves into He Tianci’s arms!
Young Master He was just too extravagant! A two-million-euro piece of lingerie, and he was giving it away just like that!
To be honest, Lin Ruoxi also quite liked the Breathtaking Fireworks. However, Lin Ruoxi was very practical. ’That’s two million euros,’ she thought. ’I could buy several antiques with that!’
What Lin Ruoxi didn’t expect was that Cheng Yuan suddenly raised his paddle and shouted, "You think you can walk away with the Breathtaking Fireworks for a mere two million euros? Did you ask me first? Three million euros!"
Cheng Yuan’s bid was already something of a premium.
If this were a normal auction, He Tianci would have certainly backed down and not played the fool.
But right now, He Tianci was locked in a contest with Cheng Yuan. How could he back down in front of Lin Ruoxi?
Without hesitation, He Tianci grabbed his paddle and said in a deep voice, "The Breathtaking Fireworks and Shanshan are a perfect match. I bid four million euros! You, Cheng, if you raise the price again, I’ll gladly let you have it!"
Cheng Yuan was certain, absolutely positive, that He Tianci was telling the truth. Naturally, Cheng Yuan wasn’t going to be the fool, so he put down his paddle without hesitation.
"Four million euros going once! Four million euros going twice! Four million euros, sold! The Breathtaking Fireworks now belongs to Young Master He!"
He Tianci patted Wang Shanshan’s arm and said softly, "Baby, go on up and change into the Breathtaking Fireworks. Let everyone feast their eyes."
"Okay!"
Suppressing her excitement, Wang Shanshan went on stage and announced she would change into the Breathtaking Fireworks right there.
Staff members quickly brought over some screens to enclose Wang Shanshan.
Soon, Wang Shanshan had finished changing into the Breathtaking Fireworks.
With a SWISH, the staff pulled away the black cloth. Everyone below gasped, struck with amazement!
Even Cheng Yuan couldn’t help but give her a mental thumbs-up.
It had to be said, after putting on the Breathtaking Fireworks, Wang Shanshan’s entire aura had risen by more than a level. For a brief moment, she could even rival Lin Ruoxi.
"This Miss Wang is just too beautiful! Her look, her aura—it’s just incredible, so exquisite!"
"Luocheng really produces beauties! First, the Pearl of Luocheng, and now the Fireworks of Luocheng! Both are top-tier beauties!"
He Tianci’s eyes were glued to her; he couldn’t be more satisfied with Wang Shanshan. ’Tonight,’ he thought, ’I must have her serve me while wearing the Breathtaking Fireworks!’
He Tianci turned his head and looked at Lin Ruoxi with an expression of pity. "Miss Lin, this just shows the importance of one’s choices! If you had chosen me, you would be the one getting the Breathtaking Fireworks right now. But your man wasn’t even willing to part with four million euros. It’s clear you don’t mean that much to him."
Of course, Lin Ruoxi wouldn’t be so easily provoked by He Tianci’s attempt to drive a wedge between them, but it would be a lie to say she wasn’t the least bit envious.
Women all like beautiful things.
Cheng Yuan grinned. "Young Master He, you’re absolutely right. Choices are indeed important. Ruoxi chose to be my wife, so she gets to have the most expensive lingerie in the world—\"Venus’s Tears\"."