"What, go to an auction?"
"I remember you were shouting before that you wanted to go all out and strive for your career, so why are you thinking about attending some auction now?"
Du Fei looked at Gong Chengbin with some confusion.
Logically speaking, Gong Chengbin's biggest concern right now should be how to defeat his elder brother Gong Chengjun. What kind of auction could pique his interest?
"Hey, I definitely have to take down my elder brother, but I think a person should have some other pursuits. Otherwise, if you work your whole life, won't it be very boring?"
Gong Chengbin gave Du Fei a look, clearly finding Du Fei lacking in charm.
Afterward, he told Du Fei that the auction he invited him to was a very interesting place.
At that auction, there were often things that would make all the attendees' eyes light up.
"For example, at a previous auction, I managed to get a first-generation Harley motorcycle. You know this bike is almost extinct in the market. To get one is like finding a needle in a haystack."
"There were also exclusive jerseys and used footballs of foreign star players, rare Elvis Presley tapes, and century-old ginseng."
"Heh heh, even some restricted DVD collections of foreign movie stars have appeared."
"In short, this auction has everything you can think of and more."
When talking about auctions, Gong Chengbin was full of enthusiasm.
However, his description also gave Du Fei some interest in this auction.
Coupled with Gong Chengbin's strong invitation, Du Fei decided to go with him to take a look.
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"How is it, didn't expect the auction house to be in a place like this?"
Gong Chengbin looked at Du Fei beside him, expecting to see a look of astonishment on his face.
But clearly, Du Fei disappointed him, as Du Fei's expression was as calm as still water, without any trace of emotion.
"Du Fei, you are too boring. What can possibly make you lose your composure? Could it be that you have never been surprised or curious about anything since you were born?"
Seeing Du Fei's expression, Gong Chengbin couldn't help but complain.
Du Fei rolled his eyes at Gong Chengbin and then walked towards the auction hall, leaving only a cool back to Gong Chengbin.
Although Du Fei's expression was not very surprised, it was quite unusual for an auction house that made Gong Chengbin so enthusiastic to be located in a tea house.
Logically speaking, auction houses are considered quite modern products.
The most famous auction houses are naturally Sotheby's and Christie's.
These two auction houses have extremely high reputations worldwide, and their clients include world political and business celebrities, as well as many hidden tycoons.
But these two most famous auction houses are usually located in the most prosperous areas of the city.
However, the auction house in front of them was located in a tea house that looked ancient and elegant.
If Gong Chengbin hadn't brought him here, Du Fei would never have imagined that an auction house would be on the top floor of this tea house.
"Hey, Du Fei, wait for me."
Seeing Du Fei walking further and further away, Gong Chengbin had to quicken his pace to catch up.
But just as Gong Chengbin was about to catch up to Du Fei, he stopped.
His gaze fell not far away, where a man and a woman were walking together.
The man was over 1.8 meters tall, with a model-like physique and a handsome face. The only flaw was his slightly narrow eyes, which gave him a feminine aura.
The woman, who was being embraced by him, was wearing a white dress. Although her hair was simply tied in a ponytail, her outstanding temperament still made her the focus of attention.
A couple like this walking together would naturally be difficult not to notice.
"Oh, isn't this Young Master Gong? Long time no see."
Gong Chengbin was about to turn and enter the auction hall, but unexpectedly, the man in the distance saw him, his eyes lit up, and he walked towards them with his female companion.
Whether the man intended to or not, he called out to Gong Chengbin in a loud voice, enough for many people around to hear.
As the couple got closer, Gong Chengbin's breathing became rapid, and his muscles tensed.
Du Fei, who had stopped at the entrance of the auction house, quickly noticed that Gong Chengbin was acting strangely. He turned back and walked to Gong Chengbin's side.
"What's wrong?"
Du Fei asked softly.
"Nothing, I ran into someone I know."
Gong Chengbin tried his best to force a smile, but anyone could see how fake it was.
At this moment, the man and woman who had called out to Gong Chengbin walked up to him.
"Young Master Gong, you didn't show up at the last two auctions, so I felt like bidding for things was pointless."
"By the way, I heard you're back working at your father's company? You used to boast that you were going to conquer the world on your own. This doesn't sound like you, does it, Xiao Ying?"
The man's voice carried a hint of subtle provocation. As he spoke, he even whispered into the ear of the woman in his arms.
The woman pushed him away a little shyly and then said to Gong Chengbin, "Long time no see."
"En, it has been a while."
Gong Chengbin ignored the man's provocation and greeted the woman instead.
At this moment, more and more people were gathering. The man tightly embraced the woman's waist and waved at Gong Chengbin, "Young Master Gong, I hope you can make this time more enjoyable for me, hahaha."
After speaking, the man didn't give Gong Chengbin a chance to reply and walked into the auction hall.
"Ah Bin, although I don't know who this guy is, judging by his demeanor, there's some history between the three of you."
Even after they entered the hall and disappeared from sight, Gong Chengbin still stood there, motionless.
From Du Fei's understanding, Gong Chengbin had always been a cheerful person, and he had never seen him like this before.
So even Du Fei couldn't help but speak.
"Heh heh, this guy is Jiang Feng. His father is about as wealthy as mine, but he's an only child, while I have an elder brother who is even better than me and wants to get rid of me."
"The woman beside him is Meng Ying. She was my girlfriend back then, but later..."
Although this was an unpleasant past, Gong Chengbin had no intention of hiding it from Du Fei.
It turned out that a few years ago, Gong Chengbin and Meng Ying were a couple, and their relationship was very good.
Later, Jiang Feng appeared, fell in love with Meng Ying at first sight, and launched a fierce pursuit.
At first, Meng Ying ignored Jiang Feng, and Gong Chengbin warned Jiang Feng several times to stay away.
But if Gong Chengbin said this to someone else, they might be a little hesitant. However, Jiang Feng's father was about as wealthy as Gong Chengbin's father, and Jiang Feng was an only child. Gong Chengbin, on the other hand, was an unaccomplished second-generation rich kid, and not a particularly favored one.
Later, Meng Ying's family company encountered a major crisis and needed a large sum of money to keep afloat.
Gong Chengbin asked Gong Weimin for help, but because the amount was quite large, he was refused.
Later, seeing Meng Ying's parents being pushed to the brink of suicide by creditors, Jiang Feng appeared and offered Meng Ying a helping hand, solving her parents' company's financial crisis.
From then on, problems began to arise between Gong Chengbin and Meng Ying.
As time went on, these problems became more severe. Coupled with Jiang Feng's presence, the two eventually broke up.
Not long after the breakup, Jiang Feng successfully pursued Meng Ying.
This guy wasn't satisfied with just winning Meng Ying's heart; he repeatedly bothered Gong Chengbin or provoked him, and the two were on the verge of a physical fight.
It was because of this that they became sworn enemies.