After a wealthy woman went bankrupt, her live-in husband became her sugar daddy.

Chapter 361 I Don't Want You to Be Too Tired

I walked over and sat down next to him, my heart filled with gratitude: "It went very smoothly."

Jiang Yichen smiled and said in a relaxed tone, "That's good. But, did you forget something today?"

What have I forgotten? Let me think.

"Of course, it's a big kiss." As soon as he finished speaking, he cupped my face and bit me.

"Ouch!" Jiang Yichen immediately let go, where did it hurt?

Just then, I heard Xiao Huai's distressed voice, and I rushed into the room. "She almost woke up."

I patted her head and said with a smile, "Mom was a little busy today, but Xiao Huai slept so soundly."

In his sleep, Xiao Huai revealed a happy expression.

"Don't wake him up, haha, let's go out quickly."

"How could that be?" Before I could finish speaking, Jiang Yichen carried me out in a princess carry.

The auction was on the second day, and Jiang Yichen and I had already gone there.

"The jewelry being auctioned this time is the once-in-a-millennium Mo Ke Jewelry, and the starting price is 200 million."

Isn't that Mo Ke Jewelry the favorite thing of Old Master Song's wife? I originally just came out to take a look, but I didn't expect to come across such a good thing.

Seeing my delighted expression, Jiang Yichen assumed I liked it and was just waiting for the auction to begin.

At the Moko Jewelry booth, a necklace set with a rare sapphire shone brilliantly under the lights, like a star fallen into the deep sea, so beautiful that it was impossible to look away. I was standing in front of the booth, and my gaze was involuntarily drawn to it.

"What, you like it?" Jiang Yichen's voice came from behind, with a hint of lazy laughter.

I snapped out of my daze and shook my head: "No, no, this isn't something I like. Have you forgotten? Old Master Song of the Song Group and his wife love this kind of jewelry the most, and I've heard that as long as his wife is happy, there's no cooperation that can't be negotiated."

Jiang Yichen raised an eyebrow, seemingly somewhat surprised: "Is that so? Then I probably forgot. But if you like it, I can get it for you."

I quickly waved my hand: "No, Jiang Yichen, my most important goal right now is to turn the studio into a company. I don't have time to buy these luxury items."

He chuckled softly, said nothing more, but his gaze remained fixed on the necklace, as if he were pondering something.

Just then, a familiar yet jarring voice came from the side: "Oh, isn't this Miss Gu? What, are you also interested in Moke Jewelry?"

I turned my head and, sure enough, it was Lin Qing. She was wearing a haute couture gown, holding a glass of champagne, and wearing a fake smile. She's the heiress of the Lin Group and my studio's biggest competitor. Ever since my studio started to gain recognition, she's been targeting me at every turn, wanting nothing more than to trample me underfoot. I never expected to run into her here today; I'd always tried to avoid her before.

"Miss Gu, it's been a long time." I greeted her casually, not wanting to get entangled with her any further.

Lin Qing wouldn't let me off the hook. Her gaze swept over the necklace on the display stand, and she deliberately raised her voice: "This Mo Ke Jewelry is the grand finale of tonight's auction. I heard the starting price is five million. Miss Su, your studio is just starting out, I'm afraid you don't have that kind of financial strength, do you?"

I frowned, feeling somewhat displeased, but before I could speak, Jiang Yichen coldly interrupted, "Miss Lin, it's not your place to judge Miss Su's abilities. As for you, it seems the Lin Group's recent investment projects haven't been going very well?"

Lin Qing's face stiffened, clearly offended. She gritted her teeth, forcing a smile: "Mr. Jiang, you jest. Our Lin Group's projects always go very smoothly. But Mr. Jiang, you're not planning to bid for Miss Su's necklace tonight, are you?"

Jiang Yichen curled his lips into a smile, his tone indifferent: "There's no need for Miss Lin to trouble herself with that."

Lin Qing snorted coldly, turned and left, but before leaving, she didn't forget to say, "Then we'll see at the auction."

After she walked away, I couldn't help but sigh: "Jiang Yichen, you don't need to go against her for my sake. This necklace is too expensive, we don't need to spend the money."

Jiang Yichen shook his head, his gaze resolute: "This necklace is more than just jewelry; it's related to your cooperation with the Song Group. If you can acquire it, the support of Old Master Song and his wife will be yours. This investment is worthwhile."

I wanted to try to dissuade them further, but the auction had already begun. As expected, Moko Jewelry, as the final item up for auction, sparked a heated bidding war. The starting price of five million was raised to ten million in just a few minutes.

Lin Qing didn't give up, raising the price without hesitation each time. Her gaze would occasionally sweep over me, carrying a provocative tone.

Jiang Yichen remained calm throughout, raising the price just right each time, neither letting Lin Qing succeed nor letting the price get out of control.

"Fifteen million!" Lin Qing raised his paddle again, his voice filled with unwavering confidence.

Jiang Yichen smiled slightly and raised his sign, saying, "Twenty million."

The entire room erupted in commotion, even the auctioneer was taken aback. Lin Qing's face instantly turned ugly. She gritted her teeth, seemingly wanting to raise the price, but ultimately didn't raise her paddle again.

"Twenty million once, twenty million twice, twenty million three times! Sold!" The auctioneer brought down the gavel.

I stood there, feeling both touched and uneasy: "Jiang Yichen, this... is too expensive."

He smiled nonchalantly and said, "As long as it helps you, this little bit of money is nothing."

Lin Qing walked over, his face grim: "President Jiang is indeed wealthy and powerful, but Miss Gu, you'd better be careful. There are some things that you can't handle."

I looked her straight in the eye and said calmly, "Ms. Lin, thank you for your reminder. However, I believe that with my own abilities, I can definitely go further."

Lin Qing snorted coldly and turned to leave.

After the auction, Jiang Yichen handed Mo Ke Jewelry to me: "Now it's up to you."

I gripped the necklace tightly, my heart filled with gratitude and determination: "Jiang Yichen, how can I possibly express my feelings to you? This is truly too precious."

He smiled and said gently, "I believe you."

That evening, during dinner, Jiang's father heard that we had won the last competing item and asked, "Are you trying to get involved in the Song family's mess?"

What muddy waters? Is there something hidden here?

"You have to use your brain when you do things." After saying that, he said he had finished eating and went back to his room, leaving me standing there thinking.

I looked at Jiang Yichen with helpless eyes: "What do you mean?"

"It's nothing really. This collaboration might involve too many things behind the scenes, and I didn't want to make things too tiring for you."

Grandma quickly comforted me.