Chapter 14: You Only Need to Coax Me

Zhu Miaomiao: “Believe you, why wouldn’t I believe you?”

“It’s a good thing to have someone else in the world who feels sorry for me, I’m happy, especially if it’s you.”

She’s really good at making people happy.

Duan Siyu’s eyes were deep, his fingers brushed through her hair, his tone rose, “You don’t have to coax other men anymore, you only need to coax me.”

It was a double entendre.

It meant that as long as Zhu Miaomiao coaxed him well, she wouldn’t be hurt by anyone in the future.

You really need some brains to understand this man’s word games.

Zhu Miaomiao was very cooperative, she took the bait, “I’d be delighted.”

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The wharf was in front of the sea, the overall architecture was European style, it gave people the feeling that they had arrived in Rome –

There were several cruise ships on the sea, there were many young people standing on them, taking photos and checking in.

The night view was very beautiful.

It just lacked the glitz and glamour that Australia should have.

Of course, that was just the outside view, when you stepped into the auction hall inside the wharf, it was still glitzy and glamorous.

Zhu Miaomiao saw many big shots from high society, they were all in suits and ties, with female stars by their sides.

These stars were all very famous, some of them Zhu Miaomiao even knew by name, they were very popular in mainland China.

They were surrounded and loved by millions of people on screen.

But by the side of a wealthy businessman, they were just ordinary companions.

They had to be obedient and coax their sponsors, they had to bow and scrape.

Duan Siyu, as the prince, as soon as he appeared, he attracted everyone’s attention.

Many people’s eyes were on them.

Zhu Miaomiao finally started to feel a little uncomfortable.

She lowered her eyes, she nervously hid behind Duan Siyu.

Duan Siyu saw her fear, he patted her hand to comfort her, “Stay by my side, you don’t have to be so restrained.”

He was her confidence.

The facts were as Duan Siyu said.

Staying by Duan Siyu’s side, Zhu Miaomiao wouldn’t be treated as a hanger-on or a vase, when those people greeted Duan Siyu, they would even politely greet her.

Duan Siyu really was, the boss of bosses.

Just by attending the same event with him, you could feel his high status.

Although she didn’t know why Duan Siyu brought her here to attend the event.

But Zhu Miaomiao also knew that she couldn’t get caught up in it.

She couldn’t get used to this life of being surrounded by people, a life of glitz and glamour.

These people’s attitude towards her depended on who was by his side.

Without Duan Siyu, she was an ant, she could be easily trampled on.

As Zhu Miaomiao was thinking, a sarcastic voice rang out in her ear.

“Brother, why are you here too, you usually have someone else bid for you at these auctions, don’t you?”

The person looked to be in his twenties, he was about 1.85 meters tall, he was a handsome man, his eyebrows and eyes were somewhat similar to Duan Siyu’s, but he wasn’t as handsome as Duan Siyu.

He held a folding fan, after greeting Duan Siyu, his gaze fell on Zhu Miaomiao, a flash of amazement appeared in his eyes.

He chuckled, “I heard that you brought a female companion, I was wondering, you never brought a female companion to these events, what kind of beauty would you bring, now that I see her… she’s truly stunning.”

What an exaggerated way of describing her.

But Zhu Miaomiao still smiled politely.

“Hello, my name is Duan Sirui.” He extended his hand to Zhu Miaomiao.

Zhu Miaomiao raised her eyes, she glanced at Duan Siyu beside her.

Seeing that his face was normal.

She raised her hand.

However, just as she was about to shake hands with Duan Sirui.

Her palm was intercepted halfway.

Duan Siyu skillfully held Zhu Miaomiao’s palm, he didn’t let Duan Sirui touch her, he was very possessive.

“Brother, you’re so stingy.” As he spoke, Duan Sirui glanced at Zhu Miaomiao again.

His gaze wasn’t friendly, it was also greasy.

Zhu Miaomiao frowned, she felt a little uncomfortable.

Duan Sirui left.

Zhu Miaomiao wanted to pull her hand back from Duan Siyu’s palm.

But she didn’t dare.

She could only be held by him in public like this.

They arrived at the auction hall, everyone took their seats.

Everyone’s eyes still lingered on Duan Siyu.

As if he was more worthy of attention than the exhibits that would be shown.

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The host held a microphone and announced that the auction would officially begin.

The first exhibit was an antique vase from the Tang Dynasty.

The starting price was two million.

People around had already started bidding.

Duan Siyu closed his eyes, he was clearly not interested in this exhibit.

Zhu Miaomiao was still being held by him, she was really uncomfortable, she wanted to pull her hand back…

But just as she was about to move, the man, as if he sensed something, increased the pressure on her palm.

Zhu Miaomiao couldn’t pull it back.

Forget it, she resigned herself to her fate, she’d just be held by him.

After a while, the antique vase was finally auctioned off for five million yuan.

The second exhibit was a sapphire necklace, it was luxurious and dazzling, it was placed on the display stand, it immediately attracted the attention of many girls.

The starting price was one million.

The female stars from each family had already started to act coquettishly with their sponsors, they wanted the sapphire necklace.

They were secretly competing with each other, as if whoever got the necklace would win.

Acting coquettishly is very effective on sponsors, especially today, at the auction, everyone’s net worth is not low, it’s just a necklace, it can make the beauty by their side happy, it’s not a loss.

People had already started raising their paddles.

“Two million.”

“Two and a half million.”

“Three million -“

The battle was fierce.

Zhu Miaomiao stared at the sapphire necklace, her heart was heavy, the gap between people is really big –

For her, that sapphire necklace was just a slightly prettier stone…

And the money they paid for this stone was enough for her and her grandmother to live a carefree life.

“Like it?” Duan Siyu’s voice came from above Zhu Miaomiao’s head.

Zhu Miaomiao was stunned, she shook her head, “No.”

Duan Siyu handed the paddle to Zhu Miaomiao, “If you like it, bid for it.”

His tone was as casual as if he was asking what to eat today.

Zhu Miaomiao felt that the paddle was a hot potato, she immediately refused, “No, I don’t like it.”

Duan Siyu thought she didn’t like the exhibit, he hummed, “There are definitely better ones later.”

Zhu Miaomiao: “…” Did he misunderstand something?

In the end, the sapphire was sold for six million yuan.

The one who bought it was a male sponsor wearing a white evening gown.

The sponsor was bald, he had a big belly, and yellow teeth, he looked very dirty.

But his money and status were enough to make people ignore all his flaws.

The sponsor put the necklace on the neck of the female star beside him, she had a hot body and delicate features.

The female star’s emotional value was also very good, she forcefully kissed him.

Zhu Miaomiao saw this scene: “…”

Suddenly, she felt that she was quite lucky.

At least her sponsor had a good appearance, and kissing him wasn’t that unpleasant.

The exhibits went by one after another.

Finally, they reached the exhibit with a starting price of ten million.

A famous designer, An Lin’s final work.

“Twilight Star River”

It was a ten-carat diamond ring.

The meaning was, to give to the love of your life.