Chapter 240: A Different Kind of Fireworks
Chapter Two Hundred and Forty: A Different Kind of Fireworks （1）
The venue did not quiet down because Xia Yang took Hua Qingge away. The Ji Family Home’s people are very good at hyping things up, so they naturally know how to liven up the atmosphere. Now, whether it was planned beforehand or started on the spot, by the time Xia Yang returned, a charity auction was already underway!
It doesn’t have to be a precious treasure; it can be any valuable item, as long as someone bids!
Qing Tian still followed Ji Xiangyu’s side. The two sat next to each other in the first row. When Xia Yang and Peng Lele returned, it surprised everyone. They all started discussing why Hua Qingge was there when they left, but Peng Lele was there when they returned.
Peng Lele was invited by Grandfather Ji to attend the banquet, so naturally, she sat next to Grandfather Ji, and also next to Xia Yang!
Qing Tian smiled faintly as she looked at Xia Yang. Xia Yang also looked over. The only person he could see in his eyes was Qing Tian!
Peng Lele looked at the gaze Xia Yang directed at Qing Tian and couldn’t help but feel doubtful. Why would this Xia Yang look at Qing Tian with such a gentle gaze, while Qing Tian’s eyes were clear and free of any distractions!
The Master of Ceremonies on stage began speaking into the microphone: “Thank you to all the distinguished guests for attending this charity auction for congenital diseases! On behalf of all the patients, I thank all the distinguished guests present and wish you all well!”
Qing Tian sat up straight and smiled faintly at Ji Xiangyu. Ji Xiangyu held Qing Tian’s hand, and the two exchanged silent communication!
The first item to be auctioned was a painting by J. Trouton, “Deep Blue” 《》. This item was a collection of Ji Xiangyu’s uncle. The painter is quite famous, so the bidding was very intense!
“Ten thousand!”
The Master of Ceremonies smiled at the man who bid and said, “This gentleman has bid ten thousand. Is there anything higher?”
Ji Xiangyu suddenly leaned close to Qing Tian’s ear and asked, “Do you like this painting?”
Qing Tian looked at the painting on stage. She actually liked it quite a bit, but not exceptionally so. So, she honestly replied, “It’s alright. Are you going to buy it?”
Ji Xiangyu shook his head. “No, I don’t have this one!”
Qing Tian pouted and gave a dry laugh, “Then why did you ask me!”
At this moment, someone else bid: “Fifty thousand!”
The entire venue erupted in an uproar. The price jumped by thirty thousand all at once. Who was this extravagant person? Everyone turned their gaze, and Qing Tian also looked over curiously. She was instantly stunned. It was Situ Jingyi. She had been wondering why she hadn’t seen her all evening, and now she had appeared, and in quite a unique way! She just couldn’t understand why Situ Jingyi was bidding so high!
The Master of Ceremonies excitedly said, “Wow, Miss Situ has bid fifty thousand! Is there anything higher? Fifty thousand for the first time,” he paused for three to four seconds, “fifty thousand for the second time~~~~~ Any more bids?”
Situ Jingyi looked proudly at the people around her and walked over to Li Mei’s seat to sit down with a smile!
Qing Tian’s heart sank. The relationship between Li Mei and Situ Jingyi was truly unusual!
When would she be able to gain Li Mei’s approval? This was an unknown. Although she had gained Grandfather Ji’s acknowledgment and publicly announced her identity as Ji Xiangyu’s fiancée, she didn’t feel particularly happy about it. Li Mei was, after all, Ji Xiangyu’s mother, and her future mother-in-law. She was a hurdle she had to overcome!
Ji Xiangyu saw Qing Tian’s worry. He squeezed her hand even tighter and said, “Mom has always treated Jingyi like her own daughter. You don’t need to mind it too much. There can’t be anything between Jingyi and me. You have to believe me. You are the only one in my heart, and you will always be the only one!”
Qing Tian smiled faintly. She was so touched at that moment that she didn’t know what to say!
Perhaps, she was just worrying too much!
