"If you like it, buy it," Zhan Mohan said, though Wei Yumeng hadn't answered. "This million yuan is just a small sum for our Zhan Corporation."
"One point five million!"
Another voice rang out, naturally Xi Yingxue's.
Seeing how doting Zhan Mohan was on Wei Yumeng, her resentment and jealousy erupted like a volcano, beyond her control. No matter how much money it cost, she wouldn't let Wei Yumeng succeed.
Hearing the voice, even Zhan Mohan turned to look, frowning when he saw Xi Yingxue.
Sensing Zhan Mohan's reaction, Wei Yumeng had to ask, "Tell me honestly, does this Xi Yingxue have any relation to you?"
Zhan Mohan sighed. He couldn't hide anything from her.
"Well, you should have heard about the collaboration between Zhan Corporation and her. I met her around that time..."
"You are President Zhan, it's a pleasure to meet you." Xi Yingxue seemed surprised to meet Zhan Mohan in person so soon, her face full of pleasant surprise.
Zhan Mohan merely glanced at her indifferently. "I believe Fang Xun has already informed you of the project arrangements. Our requirements are not high. After becoming the product spokesperson, you only need to use your popularity and fan base to promote our new product as much as possible. Based on the final promotional results, we will consider whether to continue the collaboration with you."
Zhan Mohan had chosen Xi Yingxue simply for her promotional power. At that time, he had no idea that Xi Yingxue harbored other feelings for him.
A week after the collaboration began, Xi Yingxue, who shouldn't have been at Zhan Corporation, appeared at Zhan Mohan's office. She had come to see Zhan Mohan specifically today because she had seen comments about Wei Yumeng online and believed she was more suitable than Wei Yumeng to be by Zhan Mohan's side. It was this confidence that led her to confess to Zhan Mohan.
"President Zhan, I know my words are sudden, but I have been paying attention to you for a very long time. I have always, always hoped to be by your side."
Zhan Mohan frowned upon hearing this. If he had known Xi Yingxue had such intentions, he wouldn't have chosen her as the project spokesperson.
"I apologize, Miss Xi. I already have a virtuous and beautiful wife at home, so I have no intention of leaving her."
…
After listening to Zhan Mohan's account, Wei Yumeng looked at him, disbelieving. She wondered if Zhan Mohan was truly praising her back then, or if he was just saying it now for her benefit.
"So, Xi Yingxue confessed and was rejected, which is why she's acting so defiantly towards me today," Wei Yumeng finally understood the source of this sudden hostility.
"One point five million, going once…"
"Two million," Zhan Mohan bid again.
Wei Yumeng immediately stopped him. "Mohan, I think we've bid enough. This bracelet isn't worth this much."
"I don't think so. If the legend of this pair of bracelets is true, this price is too low."
It turned out Zhan Mohan already knew the history of the bracelets. Wei Yumeng still found it hard to believe. When she was drawn to the bracelets, she had wondered if Zhan Mohan would laugh at her for believing such stories if she gifted them to him. But hearing it from Zhan Mohan now gave her a peculiar feeling.
Sensing Wei Yumeng's unease, Zhan Mohan took her hand. "Actually, sometimes I do want to believe that there's something that can make a couple's love last forever, so that we will never be separated and will always be devoted to each other."
Wei Yumeng's cheeks flushed. If Zhan Mohan had said such things to her on other occasions, it would have been fine, but they were at an auction, and she felt many people were watching them. Indeed, when she looked up, she saw several ladies nearby gazing at her with envious eyes.
Xi Yingxue gritted her teeth and continued to bid, "Five million!"
Zhan Mohan looked at Wei Yumeng, then suddenly curved his lips and said, "One hundred million."
The entire venue erupted in an uproar.
"This… the jump from five million to one hundred million is too drastic!"
Wei Yumeng was also startled. "Mohan, isn't that too much?"
Zhan Mohan merely patted her hand. "It's alright."
Even the host was momentarily stunned by the bid. At this price, one could buy all the collections here.
"One hundred million, going once! One hundred million, going twice! One hundred million, going thrice! Sold!"
Applause instantly filled the hall. However, Wei Yumeng felt somewhat embarrassed. She almost regretted coming here. If she hadn't chosen to buy these bracelets, none of this would have happened.
"This item belongs to Mr. and Mrs. Zhan. Please come on stage for the item handover ceremony."
Zhan Mohan pulled Wei Yumeng, and they walked onto the stage together. The spotlights focused on them, following their movements.
"Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Zhan," the host said, shaking Zhan Mohan's hand. Their mere appearance made the audience below sigh, marveling at how perfect a couple they were.
"Mr. Zhan, these bracelets hold a special significance for love. Did you bid such a high price for your wife?" the host asked.
Zhan Mohan nodded. "Yes."
"Mrs. Zhan, may I ask how you are feeling now?"
Wei Yumeng glanced at Zhan Mohan before speaking. "I am very happy, not just because I received these bracelets, but because we also cherish our relationship. I believe that with these bracelets, we will have a love that, like their past owners, will last a lifetime without changing."
Zhan Mohan took one of the bracelets from the host and personally placed it on Wei Yumeng's wrist. He leaned closer to Wei Yumeng and looked directly into her eyes. "Will you walk through this life with me?"
Wei Yumeng didn't hesitate. She immediately put the other bracelet on Zhan Mohan's wrist. "Of course, I will."
The hall erupted in thunderous applause again, with almost everyone feeling happy for the couple. Originally, these bracelets were merely a meaningful gift that Wei Yumeng had chosen. But at this moment, they became imbued with significance and weight because of Zhan Mohan. They were no longer ordinary bracelets, but their vows.
Xi Yingxue, watching from below, never imagined things would turn out this way. She could no longer bear to stay and stormed out of the venue. However, all eyes were on the happy couple on stage, and no one noticed her departure.