Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Su Chenghui looked at Li Qianxue. The words that he was about to say turned into concern.
“Qianxue, Luo Cheng is up to no good. I have a feeling that he must have some ulterior motive.”
He felt that something was not right when he came looking for her like this. How could Li Qianxue not know that Luo Cheng’s motives were impure? She did not think that she needed Su Chenghui to remind her.
“Su Chenghui, I’m not a three-year-old child. I don’t need you to teach me how to do things, and I certainly don’t need you to teach me how to judge people.”
“…” There was silence. Su Chenghui looked at her cold and elegant side profile, and his voice was gentle as he said, “I didn’t mean to teach you. I’m just concerned about you.”
“Thank you.” Li Qianxue opened the name list again. “But I don’t need it.”
Especially since she didn’t need Su Chenghui’s concern.
The auction began very soon. Li Qianxue didn’t look atT Su Chenghui. Although she wasn’t very interested in the items on the stage, she focused all her attention on them.
Finally, it was the Jade Buddha that she had taken a fancy to and wanted to buy for the aunt of the Li family.
Although the Jade Buddha was modern, the Jade was not bad and the carving skill was good. The starting price was not expensive either. It was one million. Each bid was increased by 100,000.
After someone raised the sign once, Li Qianxue also raised it once.
The price of a modern Jade Buddha was not considered expensive. However, when Li Qianxue raised it for the third time, Su Chenghui followed her bid.
Li Qianxue could not help but look at him. After being married for so many years, she could almost see what Su Chenghui was thinking at a glance.
Her brows were tightly knitted, and Li Qianxue raised her card again. At this time, the price of the Jade Buddha had already reached 1.8 million.
This price was about right. However, just as Li Qianxue put down her card, someone behind her directly bid 2 million.
The voice was a little familiar. Li Qianxue looked behind her. There weren’t many people participating today.
She immediately saw Luo Cheng behind her. If this was what he liked, then she would let him have it. Since it was just a gift, she could change it.
She did not raise her paddle, but Su Chenghui raised it again. This time, it was 2.3 million.
Luo Cheng immediately followed up with a bid of 2.4 million. Su Chenghui did not bat an eye and directly bid 2.6 million.
Wave of whispers had already begun to ring out in the hall. Many people watched as the two people competed for a jade Buddha that was not considered to be of high value, and were momentarily confused.
Some people, thinking that they had missed something, looked at the name list again.
“2.8 million.” Luo Cheng also followed up with a bid of 200,000.
“3 million.”
When Su Chenghui raised the paddle again, Li Qianxue could not hold it in any longer and turned to look at him. “What are you doing?”
“Don’t you like it it? I will buy it for you.”
Out of anger, Li Qianxue almost laughed. This man was really too overbearing. “Who wants you to give it to me? Do you think I can’t afford it?”
“No.” Su Chenghui shook his head. “I just want to make you happy.”
The hall rang with the sound of 3.2 million yuan. Su Chenghui still wanted to raise his paddle, but Li Qianxue grabbed his hand.
“Su Chenghui, that’s enough.”
She only wanted to buy and give him a gift. She didn’t really like him that much. She didn’t need him to give her a gift.
“Wait a moment.”
Su Chenghui avoided her hand and raised his card again. “3.6 million yuan.”
“Su Chenghui.” Li Qianxue was almost speechless. What was this person trying to do? Did he think that she would be moved by his actions?
Luo Cheng, who was behind her, raised the bid again. “3.8 million.”
When Su Chenghui raised his hand again, Li Qianxue pressed it back forcefully. “That’s enough. Don’t bid anymore. Even if you bid, I won’t accept it.”
This was not what she wanted to begin with. Su Chenghui did not raise his paddle again. Looking at Li Qianxue’s enlarged face in front of him, he saw that there was a hint of anger in her eyes. There was also a hint of emotion that he could not see clearly for a moment.
He was not in a hurry to investigate. Instead, he glanced at the hand that Li Qianxue placed on his hand.
Unlike the sleeve that she pulled on him earlier, Li Qianxue’s entire hand was placed on the back of his hand.
He could feel that her soft and slender palm was exerting force. He raised his head and met Li Qianxue’s gaze.
The two of them were very close, so close that Su Chenghui could not help but tilt his face slightly
Realizing that she had been taken advantage of, the anger in Li Qianxue’s eyes became even more obvious. A flash of cunningness flashed across Su Chenghui’s face.
“En. Since Qianxue tells me not to buy it, then I won’t buy it.”
It was just a Jade Buddha. If Li Qianxue liked it, he would find a better one for her next time.
“Su Chenghui –”
Li Qianxue gritted her teeth. This bastard, he actually dared to do such an outrageous thing to her in such a place and on such an occasion?
“Yes.” Su Chenghui smiled and moved his face closer. “Alright, I’ll listen to you.”
Behind him, Luo Cheng had already bought the Jade Buddha for 3.8 million.
“There are still a lot of treasures down there. Qianxue, why don’t you see what’s good? If you say so, I’ll buy it, how about it?”
Su Chenghui didn’t mean to flatter Li Qianxue at all. Li Qianxue came from a rich family. She was very familiar with the value of collectibles.
“Su Chenghui, just you wait.”
Li Qianxue was not as thick-skinned as him, and she could not act out in public like this. She could only let it go.
“Okay, I’ll wait.”
Su Chenghui smiled, and there was obvious joy in his eyes. Although it was just a touch, it was still a touch, right?
There was progress. Not bad. He would keep up the good work.
Next, another auction item was put up. Li Qianxue resisted the urge to leave and no longer looking at Su Chenghui, she retreated.
Until the end of the auction, Li Qianxue did not see anything that she wanted.
Almost as soon as the auction was over, she stood up impatiently, wanting to leave. However, she was blocked at the exit.
Luo Cheng looked at Li Qianxue with a bright smile on his face. “President Li, are you leaving?”
“Yes.” Li Qianxue nodded. She was indeed planning to leave.
“Since President Li is leaving, please take this with you.” As he spoke, Luo Cheng raised the box in his hand.
Li Qianxue already knew what he was talking about and what was in it.
“President Luo, what do you mean?”
“Nothing much. I bought it for you because you like it. It’s not a valuable toy. Just take it and play with it.”
Li Qianxue didn’t take the box from him. She took a small step back. “President Luo, I think you might have misunderstood. I don’t like this Jade Buddha that much. President Luo, if you need my help with anything, or if you need the help of the Li Corporation, you can make an appointment with my secretary tomorrow morning. How about that?”
“President Li, don’t misunderstand. I really didn’t mean anything by it. I just saw that you seemed to like it, so I wanted to buy it and send it to you.”
“President Luo, you’re welcome. I really don’t need it. Thank you.”
After saying that, Li Qianxue was about to leave. However, Luo Cheng didn’t give up. He took another step forward and just happened to block Li Qianxue’s path.
This kind of action made Li Qianxue extremely unhappy. It had been a long time since someone dared to do this.
Before she could react, a hand suddenly appeared on her shoulder.
Su Chenghui had appeared out of nowhere. He was standing beside her, and his hand was holding her shoulder.
Li Qianxue’s body stiffened for a moment. She wanted to break free from his hand. However, Su Chenghui held her shoulder even tighter.
“Qianxue, didn’t you say that we’re going to eat Japanese food tonight? I’ve already reserved the seats. Let’s go.”
When he spoke, his entire body was facing Li Qianxue. The distance between the two of them was very close.
It gave the impression that he wanted to kiss her. Li Qianxue didn’t expect him to dare to come again. Her facial expression was very ugly. She saw figures walking around from the corner of her eyes. She didn’t flare up on the spot. However, the way she looked at Su Chenghui was almost murderous.
Su Chenghui wasn’t anxious when he saw the anger in her eyes. Instead, he turned around and glanced at President Luo. “What a coincidence. President Luo is also here? Sorry, I didn’t see you just now.”
“It’s nothing.” How could Luo Cheng not see that Su Chenghui did it on purpose? He forced himself to calm down. “President Su, this is…”
“I made an appointment with Qianxue to eat Japanese food. By the way, does President Luo need something? If not, then we’ll excuse ourselves first.”
Luo Cheng knew that he had lost the best opportunity today. He took a step back and looked at Su Chenghui with an ambiguous expression.
“It’s nothing, President Su.”
“Okay. Then we’ll leave first.”
Su Chenghui held onto Li Qianxue’s shoulder and walked out. When Li Qianxue was about to break free, he moved his face closer to her.
“He won’t be solicitous for no reason, and he must have some ulterior motive. Or would you rather go back and tangle with him?”
“It has nothing to do with you, Su Chenghui. Let go.”
“My heart will ache.” Su Chenghui brought her all the way outside. “A person like that is not worth your concern. Tomorrow, I’ll get someone to investigate what exactly is on his mind.”
Li Qianxue was actually thinking about this too. Luo Cheng was fine before, but now he’s suddenly giving away ginseng and a Jade Buddha. What exactly was he trying to do?
While she was seriously pondering over it, she did not notice that she had already been led away by Su Chenghui.
Su Chenghui took her all the way to the place where he parked his car. He opened the car door and let her get in.
“Okay. Since you don’t understand, don’t think about it. I believe that he will eventually expose himself.”
It was true, but Li Qianxue didn’t like this feeling. She always liked to control everything, no matter what.
“I said, I’ll get someone to check it out tomorrow. We’ll see what his motive is. Don’t worry too much. For the time being, I believe he won’t dare to do anything.”
Who was worried? Who was she? She was Li Qianxue. She wasn’t worried at all.
Li Qianxue was about to retort when she found herself sitting in Su Chenghui’s car.
“You –” When did she get in?
“Let’s go.” Su Chenghui’s eyes flashed with a smile. “Let’s go eat.”
“Su Chenghui.” Li Qianxue glared at him. “Who wants to eat with you?”
“Didn’t we agree just now? To eat Japanese food?”
“That’s what you said, not what I said.”
“Yes, I said it.” Su Chenghui didn’t deny it. “But, you didn’t refuse.”
“You –”
“Okay, this restaurant isn’t bad. The chef’s Japanese food is very authentic. I really reserved a spot. Let’s go.”
Li Qianxue looked at his side profile. He was focused on driving. She suddenly snorted.
“Su Chenghui, what are you doing? Do you think that I will be soft-hearted and accept you? You are underestimating me.”
“No, I didn’t mean that.”
There was a red light ahead. Su Chenghui turned to look at her with a focused and serious expression.
“I just want to have a meal with you. I just think that Japanese restaurant is not bad and want to invite you to have a taste.”
Of course, he did have a purpose. First of all, he did not have many opportunities to see Li Qianxue recently. He really wanted to be with her.
Second of all, he wanted to appear in front of her from time to time and make a presence in front of her. He would work hard to let her slowly get used to him and accept him again.
The latter part was a long road ahead. However, the first part could be achieved first.
“It’s just a meal, Qianxue. That Japanese restaurant is really good. Trust me.”
Li Qianxue didn’t say anything. What else could she say now? She was already in Su Chenghui’s car. But in her heart, she made another note for Su Chenghui.
Half an hour later, Li Qianxue and Su Chenghui arrived at the Japanese restaurant that he mentioned.
It was a restaurant with a very Japanese-style. Li Qianxue thought that when Su Chenghui said there was a reservation, it was just a casual remark, but she didn’t expect it to be true.
After entering the private room, she sat down on the tatami. A waiter in kimono came over with the menu. He signaled for the two of them to order.
“The caviar is very fresh today. Do you want a serving?”
Su Chenghui looked at Li Qianxue with an attentive gaze. “And their sashimi is also very good. You can try it.”
Li Qianxue didn’t respond to him, but Su Chenghui wasn’t annoyed. He followed her usual habits and preferences and ordered the dishes.
Throughout the whole process, Li Qianxue sat there without moving.
When the waiter left, she finally laid her eyes on Su Chenghui.
“You said that Luo Cheng is being solicitous for no reason, and that he has an ulterior motive. What about you, Su Chenghui?”
“Qianxue…”
“If he has bad intentions, you’re not that different.”
“No, I don’t have a purpose.”
“You don’t have a purpose? You don’t have a purpose yet you brought me here despite my wishes?”
“Is treating you to a meal an ulterior motive? Does wanting you to taste delicious food count as an ulterior motive?”
“What else can it be?” Li Qianxue was quite rude. “Su Chenghui, in my opinion, you are the same as Luo Cheng.”
“We’re not the same.” Su Chenghui shook his head. “I am more sincere than him.”
“Unfortunately, I don’t believe it.”
“Qianxue, I know that you won’t believe me, but it doesn’t matter. One day, I believe that you will believe me.”
It didn’t matter if she didn’t believe him. Time would prove everything.
Li Qianxue sat still. Her expression was rather cold, and her entire person exuded an aura of being a thousand miles away from him.
Everything that had happened today was not within her expectations.
Su Chenghui had actually kissed her and brought her here.
She should be angry, and she also had the right to be angry. But now, she realized that apart from being angry, there was indeed a trace of unspeakable gratitude towards him.
After all, compared to Luo Cheng, it was much easier to suffer through being with Su Chenghui.
Of course, she wouldn’t be with Luo Cheng. But just now, she really didn’t want to endure Luo Cheng.
Comparing the two, at least Su Chenghui was less insufferable.
