Qi Yue followed Zhang Jiuxiao to the side of the banquet hall and went to the balcony outside. Although it was summer, the weather today was not very hot. Moreover, it was night time, so a light breeze blew over. It felt much better than the cold air conditioning in the banquet hall.
Taking in a deep breath of the air that was far more turbid than it had been during the era of the ancient beasts, Qi Yue leaned on the railing and looked outside. From the balcony, he could clearly see the wide streets outside. Gorgeous lights filled the city, rendering the night that was not so quiet.
He was back, he was finally back. When Qi Yue saw Ruyue, Ming Ming, and his group of brothers, his heart was filled with excitement. However, when he really came back, he realized that he actually had a deep nostalgia for the ancient beasts. Thinking back to his magical experiences in the past six months, his gaze became much gentler. He knew that he was now the true King of Warriors who was willing to protect the God of Life and Death. He could finally be considered to have the power to protect the East!
"Mr Qi, I'm really sorry for calling you out." Compared to Qi Yue's straightforward character, Zhang Jiuxiao's appearance was much more outstanding. He had an elegant temperament and a handsome face. He was obviously the type of man many women would dream of. At least, he could be considered a Prince Charming.
"Director Zhang, you don't have to be so polite. You are Ruyue's brother, so just call me by my name." Qi Yue replied with a smile.
Zhang Jiuxiao smiled indifferently and said, "Then I won't stand on ceremony. Qi Yue, we have only met a few times, but you have left a very deep impression on me. Of course, this impression is not because of you, but because of the changes that you have brought to Ruyue. Frankly speaking, it is really hard for me to believe that Ruyue has changed so much in just a year. However, I can be sure that the changes that have happened to her are definitely related to you. "
"Oh? Can you be more specific, Director Zhang? I don't think Ruyue has changed much! Only her temper has improved a great deal. "
Zhang Qiuxiao sighed and said, "This sister of mine has been very competitive since she was young. He was even more competitive than many boys. Regardless of when he was young. It was after he joined the Dragon Realm Group. Everything she had done was outstanding. Otherwise, our parents wouldn't have let her manage the Longyu Group. Ruyue was a typical strong woman. Even I, as her brother, can't help but admire her ice-cold temperament and resolute way of doing things. However, since about five or six years ago, I have been a little worried about her. If nothing else, just the matter of her marriage was a big headache for me and our parents. Ruyue's standards were too high, and she was too arrogant and outstanding. It was really difficult for me to find someone who could match her. As long as she was in the company, she would even forget my identity as her brother and work hard every day. With her continuous efforts, in just a few years, the Longyu Group has undergone earth-shaking changes, and the scale of the group has nearly doubled. Although my work was also very busy, Ruyue had to do a lot more than me in the past. There was a time when the company was at its most critical point, she even didn't sleep for seven days and seven nights in a row. She persisted through the bottleneck and made the Longyu Group reach a new level. "
Qi Yue's eyes revealed a focused gaze. Hearing about Ruyue from another person, he couldn't help but feel a little strange in his heart. Although he and Ruyue had developed to the most intimate relationship between a man and a woman, after all, they had not known each other for a long time. They were mostly at the level of the Guardian Warriors. He didn't know much about the Ruyue in the words of the living.
Zhang Xinxiao paused for a moment and continued, "However, since you appeared a few months ago, I found that my sister suddenly changed. She was always energetic in the past, but she would actually become absent-minded more than once. Sometimes, even in the meeting, she would be absent-minded. She still handled her work well, but from her eyes, I saw many places that were different from before. From then on, she really became like a girl. She also paid attention to dressing up and began to show a gentle smile. Seeing her like this, I was really happy. Qi Yue, I must thank you for this. "
The gaze in Qi Yue's eyes suddenly changed. From Zhang Xinxiao's words, he had already heard something. "Brother Zhang, you can go straight to the topic. I think, the auction is about to start."
Zhang Xinxiao's eyes flashed, and he said, "Do you remember the time when you threatened me? At that time, I was really shocked. It was also from then on that I discovered that you were extraordinary. However, Qi Yue, what I want to tell you is that I only have one sister. I don't want any harm to come to her. "
Qi Yue nodded his head and replied, "This is human nature. If I had a younger sister, I would definitely think the same way."
Zhang Xinxiao smiled and said, "In that case, I want to know, what is Mr. Qi's occupation? From what you have just done at the auction. I am afraid that your assets are not much less than our Longyu Group. If you become my brother-in-law in the future, I really want to know something about you. I don't know if you can satisfy my curiosity. "
Looking at Zhang Xinxiao, Qi Yue suddenly felt uncomfortable. It was not because of Zhang Xinxiao, but because of himself. Yes! As a brother, if he suddenly saw his sister being so intimate with a man she didn't know, he would probably be suspicious. Indeed, apart from his identity as a Guardian Warrior, he was not worthy of Ruyue in any way! The money used for the auction just now was borrowed from Ruyue by him. Perhaps Ruyue wouldn't feel anything, but as her relatives, or as the shareholders of the Longyu Group, what would they think? He was indeed too impulsive.
Although thinking so in his heart, Qi Yue did not regret what he did today. "Brother Zhang, I think, with the strength of the Longyu Group, it is really easy for them to investigate such a small figure like me. My background is also very simple, and there is nothing to hide. I am an orphan. I grew up in an orphanage. When I was 14 years old, before I graduated from junior high school, I walked into society for various reasons. You can think of me as a gangster. I lived like this until last winter. Later, I met Ruyue. With the help of Ruyue, I entered Qing Bei University to study. However, I dropped out of school for some reasons. I have no money, and I don't have any job. Now, I am simply an unemployed person. I know you are guessing where my money came from. Yes, you guessed right. The expenses needed for the auction were all lent to me by Ruyue. " After listening to Qi Yue's unreserved confession, Zhang Xinxiao was stunned. Although he also guessed that Qi Yue did not have much ability, he did not expect him to be like this. An orphan, a semi-illiterate who hadn't graduated from junior high school, a ruffian, and an unemployed person. All of these all reflected the identity of Qi Yue at the bottom of society. Whether compared with him or Ruyue, there was too much difference.
"Mr. Qi, I hope you understand that I am not joking with you. Can you be a little more serious? " Subconsciously, Zhang Xinxiao still felt that Qi Yue was not ordinary. Therefore, he found it hard to believe everything Qi Yue said.
Qi Yue smiled indifferently and said, "Brother Zhang, I said that there is nothing to hide about my identity. You can easily find out all my information. I can only tell you that everything I said is the truth. As for whether you believe it or not, that is your problem. "
"As you said, the money you used at the auction was all from the Long Yu Group. You just said that you borrowed it from Ruyue. I want to know why? " Zhang Xinxiao felt that something was wrong. Qi Yue was not joking. His expression was very serious, and his eyes looking at him were very clear.
Qi Yue sighed softly, "I am an orphan. If there was no rescue organization established by the country, perhaps I would not exist in this world. Therefore, I hope to contribute to the country. I just want to support the country's charity. As for why I did it? I can't explain it now. "
Zhang Xinxiao's voice rose a little, and his face became a lot colder, "So, everything you did before was just to offer Buddha with borrowed flowers?"
Qi Yue said indifferently, "If you want to understand it that way, there is nothing wrong with it."
Zhang Xinxiao said slightly angrily, "But, do you know that everything you did just now has caused great damage to our Long Yu Group? Not only the money you spent, but also the limelight at the auction. You have made our Long Yu Group different in the eyes of these female entrepreneurs. You snatched the auction items from everyone's hands without any scruples, and you even offered an unreasonable high price. What will others think of you? What's more, you spent 20 million yuan, not 2,000 yuan. Do you know how difficult it is to earn 20 million yuan? Do you know how many days and nights Ruyue has to work hard to do that? "
Looking at Zhang Xinxiao deeply, Qi Yue's somewhat strange eyes suddenly became a lot more determined, "I said that I borrowed the money from Ruyue. Since I borrowed it, I will definitely return it, and I will bring enough interest to Long Yu Group. Perhaps, from a business point of view, this is very unreasonable. But, I hope that Brother Zhang can give me a chance like Ruyue. "
Zhang Xinxiao frowned and said, "Give you a chance? Then, tell me, what will you use to repay this debt? "
Qi Yue said, "I can't say for now, but I can guarantee that within a year, the 200 million yuan I borrowed from Ruyue will be returned to Long Yu Group with interest."
Zhang Xinxiao said in surprise, "What? You, you borrowed 200 million yuan from Ruyue? "
Qi Yue smiled indifferently and said, "Yes, 200 million yuan. For a ruffian like me, it is definitely an astronomical figure of 200 million yuan. "
At this time, Zhang Xinxiao could not calm down at all. The anger that he had been suppressing finally burst out. However, just as he was about to get angry, Qi Yue suddenly stepped forward and came to his side. Before he could react, Qi Yue's hand had already pressed on his shoulder. Zhang Xinxiao only felt that his body suddenly became numb, and he couldn't even make a sound. Looking at Qi Yue, his angry eyes couldn't help but be a little shocked. It was just a simple physical contact, and it was even with the clothes between them. With his knowledge, he couldn't understand what was going on at all.
"I'm sorry, Brother Zhang. I know that what I did today is very difficult for you to accept. I also understand that as a man, if you want to be recognized by others, you have to be successful. I just hope that you can give me this opportunity. Just wait and see, within a year, I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer. Just now, you asked me why I borrowed 200 million yuan. I've already thought it through. If I don't fulfill my promise within a year, then I will only have one compensation, and that is my life. "
Qi Yue's tone was extremely firm. Looking into his eyes, Zhang Xinxiao suddenly felt his brain sink into a daze. That seemingly solid gaze seemed to directly pierce into the deepest part of his heart. A faint divine light flickered, and from Qi Yue's eyes, he saw many things that he had never felt before. In that instant, Qi Yue had already deeply imprinted some memories into his brain through his own spiritual fluctuations. And these memories would gradually appear in Zhang Xinxiao's dreams from now on. After all, this was the brother of his beloved. Qi Yue knew that there were some things that he should let Zhang Xinxiao know.
Qi Yue returned to the banquet hall, while Zhang Xinxiao was still standing on the balcony. However, he was now facing the banquet hall, leaning against the balcony door, and his eyes happened to be looking at the position of the rostrum. His body was still completely paralyzed, and he couldn't move at all. But his posture was adjusted by Qi Yue very naturally, and from the outside, there was no flaw. At this time, the auction had already started again. Because of the conversation with Zhang Xinxiao just now, an auction item had already been sold. Qi Yue returned to Ruyue's side. Ruyue looked at him, and then looked at Zhang Xinxiao on the balcony, and couldn't help but reveal a questioning gaze. Qi Yue smiled slightly, and said in a low voice, "Don't worry, your brother just told me to treat you better in the future. He said that the air on the balcony is better, and it's more comfortable than the air-conditioning here, so he watched the auction from there." Naturally, Ruyue believed Qi Yue's words without a doubt. She had already returned her gaze to the rostrum.
Zhang Xinxiao's words were not completely useless to Qi Yue. At this time, he had calmed down from the impulse at the beginning of the auction. Looking at the auction on the stage, Qi Yue didn't bid again. Indeed, in such an auction, if Long Yu Group continued to be high-profile, it would indeed be detrimental to its future development. For Ruyue's sake, Qi Yue decided to give up. He quietly watched the remaining auction items being sold one by one, but he didn't bid again.
With Qi Yue's "giving up halfway", the auction showed a situation where hundreds of people contended. The last one-third of the auction items were indeed much more precious than the first ones. Although Qi Yue didn't participate in the auction, the final price of each auction item was much higher than the starting price because of the enthusiastic atmosphere of the auction before.
The woman surnamed Wang won several good auction items in succession, just like when Qi Yue provoked her before. Every time she succeeded, she would cast a complacent look in Qi Yue's direction.
The auction items were reduced one by one, and the auction was coming to an end. After getting another auction item, the woman surnamed Wang walked in the direction of Qi Yue and Ruyue with some satisfaction.
Ruyue's expression didn't change, as if she didn't see this person at all. Qi Yue's expression was even calmer. In his eyes, the woman was just a clown.
"What? Did he give up halfway? Or are you not firm enough? " The woman surnamed Wang walked to Qi Yue and Ruyue and stood beside them. Although her eyes were in the direction of the rostrum, she lowered her voice and provoked Qi Yue viciously.
Qi Yue smiled. Would he be afraid of such a vulgar topic? "Not firm enough? Have you seen it before? No, of course you haven't. I'm afraid you won't have such a chance in your life. Because auntie, you really don't suit my taste! How about I give you a name like the Sun Nation? What should I call you? Let's call you Sagging Milk Bag. What do you think? " He was as calm and collected as the woman surnamed Wang. He also lowered his voice, but his words were much more vicious.
"You …" Under Qi Yue's provocation, the woman surnamed Wang couldn't help but raise her voice. It immediately attracted the attention of the people around.
There was a hint of light in her eyes. Qi Yue pressed his index finger to his lips. "Shh, manners, President Wang. You have to pay attention to your manners! "
The woman surnamed Wang's face had become extremely ugly. If it weren't for the powder on her face to cover it, who knew what the color would have been like.
The clear voice of the emcee on the rostrum was still the same as at the beginning. "Well, that's all for today. Our auction is about to end. We will immediately begin the auction of today's last auction item, which is the special ring donated by Mr. Qi of the Longyu Group. " As she spoke, an etiquette lady walked up with a tray in her hands. Under the contrast of the red flannelette on the tray. The exquisite wooden box that Qi Yue had handed to the emcee earlier was impressively on the tray.
"The base price is 50 million." The emcee couldn't help but feel a little guilty when he said this number. After all, the prices of all the items sold today were not even this number!
The woman surnamed Wang seized the opportunity and said disdainfully, "You casually took out a box and said it's worth 50 million? What do you think we are? Even if this is a charity gala, you don't have to deceive everyone like this. "
Her words still had a certain effect. All kinds of doubtful eyes were focused on the direction of Qi Yue.
Qi Yue walked slowly to the rostrum as if he was taking a leisurely stroll. He smiled and said, "I also understand that it's hard for all of you to believe that this small ring has such a high value. However, I can tell you that the value of this ring is far above the base price I quoted. Because, it's unique. "
As he spoke, Qi Yue had already stepped onto the rostrum. The distance between the rostrum and the ground was one meter. He indeed stepped onto the rostrum. His movements were very elegant and natural, and it didn't make anyone feel abrupt. When someone was surprised by his movements just now, he had already come to the emcee's side and took the exquisite wooden box into his hand.
Sweeping his gaze across the audience, Qi Yue smiled indifferently and said, "Since everyone has doubts, then let me show it in front of everyone. I think you can fully understand everything I'm saying just by looking at it. " As he spoke, he held the wooden box in his palm with one hand and slowly opened the exquisite lid of the wooden box with the other.
Qi Yue's movements were very slow. At this time, everyone's eyes were completely focused on his palm. After all, everyone wanted to know what kind of treasure this ring that he said was worth 50 million. 50 million! That was already a very large number.
The edge of the wooden box opened a gap. Just as everyone was looking forward to it, the emcee's body suddenly trembled slightly. Her eyes instantly became a little dull. This was because she could clearly feel a cold current coming from the ring in an instant. That cold feeling couldn't help but make her body tremble a little.
A faint layer of white mist that was visible to the naked eye drifted out from the wooden box. Everything that the emcee felt was soon clearly felt by the other guests. That cold air brought a refreshing feeling to everyone in this hot summer. As the box gradually opened, the cold air also became more and more intense.
The temperature of the entire banquet hall, which was thousands of square meters, was constantly falling under the influence of this faint layer of white mist. The thermometer on the wall had already dropped from 25 degrees Celsius to 20 degrees Celsius. Moreover, it was still falling.
Qi Yue's gaze was a little frozen. Looking at the wooden box in his hand, the corners of his mouth revealed a trace of a gentle smile.
The change in temperature and the white mist made the attention of all the guests more focused. At this time, the wooden box finally completely opened under the last movement of Qi Yue's fingers. Suddenly, a white mist was emitted, and the cold air caused the needle of the thermometer to stop at the position of 15 degrees Celsius. In a short period of less than a minute! It could actually reduce the temperature of such a wide space by more than 10 degrees. What was this thing?
The white mist gradually dispersed around. As the temperature dropped, it had gradually disappeared. After the white mist, the mysterious veil of the ring in the wooden box was finally lifted and presented in front of everyone.
Blue. First of all, everyone saw blue. At this moment, the blue that appeared in front of their eyes. It had been deeply imprinted in the deepest part of their memories. At that time, it was crystal clear that could not be described in words. Pure blue, sparkling with a celestial luster, a faint blue light. Accompanied by the chilly airflow, it brought a strong sense of shock to everyone.
Blue was the main body of the ring. It looked very slender and was obviously a lady's ring. Even the purest crystal could not compare to its crystal luster. On the simple blue ring, there was no overly gorgeous pattern. There was also no diamond that women loved the most. It was just a simple plain ring, but it left the deepest impression on everyone.
Qi Yue took the blue ring out of the wooden box. Everyone was surprised to see that the ring actually emitted a faint layer of blue light. Although it was not strong, the light was obviously there. As it left the box, the chilly air flow became even more obvious. The blue ring seemed to be transparent, but there seemed to be a layer of white air flow roaming within the main body of the ring.
A light flashed in Qi Yue's eyes, and the lights in the hall went out at the same time. However, the extinguishment of the lights did not cause panic among the guests. This was because, in the suddenly dark banquet hall, the incomparably cold blue light in Qi Yue's hand became clearer. It was like a bright moon high up in the sky, held in Qi Yue's hand, the blue light was clearly visible to everyone.
"It is not a diamond, but it is a crystal of ice. In this world, I can guarantee that besides me, no one else can take out such a ring. Simply put, it is carved out of jade. It is the soul of the Ten Thousand Years Cold Jade. Perhaps, everyone will doubt my words, but I think the aura it emitted is enough to prove everything. "
Yes, the material of the ring in Qi Yue's hand came from the Ten Thousand Years Cold Jade. After being carved by Xuanyuan's soul, it was only a small part of the soul of the Ten Thousand Years Cold Jade. Under Qi Yue's suggestion, Xuanyuan's soul used the sharpness of Xuanyuan's sword to carve it into the shape of a ring in Qi Yue's body. There were no markings, because there was no need for it. The world's most dazzling blue color had already become its most dazzling color, and there was no need for any embellishments.
The lights came back on, and the darkness seemed to have been specially prepared for the Ten Thousand Years Cold Jade Ring. "Alright, I think we can start the auction now." Qi Yue placed the Ten Thousand Years Cold Jade Ring back into the wooden box. At the moment, apart from the god weapon and the Qilin Octadic Treasures, this could be considered the most precious treasure he had. It was exactly because of this that he had taken it out as the auction item for this charity auction. Of course, he had his own reasons for doing this.
The emcee didn't even know when Qi Yue came down from the podium. Her gaze was completely fixed on the Ten Thousand Years Cold Jade Ring in the wooden box. There was no woman who didn't like jewelry, especially this kind of unique and special jewelry. The emcee was the closest to the ring, so she could feel the cold air clearly. If she could bring it along in the summer, it would be like a mobile air conditioner! Just this point alone made its value immeasurable. Especially since it was completely natural. Ten Thousand Years Cold Jade. This term only appeared in novels, but after Qi Yue's demonstration, the guests present saw the shocking blue color with their own eyes, and they no longer had any doubts.
"This is incredible." The emcee murmured, "I've been in the auction industry for close to ten years, but even overseas, I've never seen such an outstanding gem. Oh, no, such a unique treasure. Diamonds are precious, but compared to the Ten Thousand Years Cold Jade, it pales in comparison. As a woman, I really want it for myself. I now completely believe that its starting price of 50 million is worth it, even though it's just a ring. Dear distinguished guests, I think we can start the last auction of the day. Everyone, please bid. "
Silence. The whole place fell into complete silence. However, the eyes of every woman present, including Hai Ruyue, couldn't help but shine like stars. A precious sword matched a chivalrous knight, and such a superb accessory was naturally a woman's favorite. From the moment the Ten Thousand Years Cold Jade Ring appeared, it had completely attracted everyone's attention.
The woman surnamed Wang seemed to have forgotten her resentment towards Qi Yue. She slowly raised the sign in her hand and solemnly said, "Mr. Qi Yue, if I've been rude to you and the Long Yu Group, please forgive me. To be able to take out such a precious treasure for charity auction, I think your actions are enough to earn everyone's heartfelt respect, including mine. It's simply too beautiful. I think, as its previous owner, you must have given it a name. "
Qi Yue was slightly stunned, but he quickly returned to normal. The woman surnamed Wang didn't seem so annoying anymore. "Of course, it's unique, so it naturally has its own name. I'll call it the Ancient Heart to prove its age. After more than ten thousand years of accumulation, this Ten Thousand Years Cold Jade Soul Essence was formed. It's perfect, at least in my heart. "
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