Soon, a man in a black suit with an icy expression walked onto the high platform.
This man was about the same age as Jiang Yi.
He was handsome, exuded a cold aura, and his sharp eyes prevented anyone from meeting his gaze.
This person was none other than Sun Shengshou’s most beloved grandson, Sun Jun.
Sun Jun was a capable man, a legendary figure in the capital's business circles. Even Sun Shengshou admitted he was inferior to Sun Jun in business acumen.
Upon seeing Sun Jun personally host the auction, the crowd below erupted in gasps.
"Good heavens, I never expected the Sun family to send Sun Jun to be in charge of the auction."
"Even if we don't get anything good, it's worth coming."
"It's truly exciting to witness the legendary business figure Sun Jun in person today."
Many people resolved to find a way to perform well at the auction.
If they could get the chance to get acquainted with Sun Jun, it would not only bring them prestige but also countless benefits.
Ye Yanran and Liu Tianyu were also restless.
Even Liu Tianyu hadn't expected the Sun family to send Sun Jun.
Only Jiang Yi remained calm.
Upon seeing Jiang Yun, Sun Jun smiled and nodded towards Jiang Yi.
Liu Tianyu, sitting behind Jiang Yi, mistook the nod for himself. Overjoyed, he stood up from his chair, unsure how to respond to Sun Jun, and bowed towards him.
After sitting down, Liu Tianyu crossed his legs, his face filled with smugness.
"I can't believe Sun Jun knows me, it's truly my honor!"
Liu Tianyu smugly said to Ye Yanran, "Yanran, after the auction, I'll talk to Sun Jun about your company's matters. He should give me face."
Ye Yanran was overjoyed upon hearing this.
"Thank you, Young Master Liu!" Ye Yanran said gratefully.
"Yanran, if you're so polite with me, it makes us seem distant. Didn't I tell you last time? Stop calling me Young Master Liu, call me Tianyu."
Liu Tianyu looked at Ye Yanran with a tender expression.
Ye Yanran didn't speak, forcing a smile onto her face.
On the front row seats.
Jiang Yi turned to look at Dongfang Mei and asked, "Sun Jun is also from the capital. Do you know him?"
"No..."
Dongfang Mei's gaze flickered, and she changed the subject, "What exactly is your identity? Even a prominent figure like Sun Jun nodded and smiled at you."
"I'm the useless son-in-law kicked out by the Ye family, you know that." Jiang Yi raised his eyebrows.
Dongfang Mei looked unconvinced.
She guessed that Jiang Yi was by no means an ordinary person.
"It's okay if you don't tell me, I'll find a way to know."
Dongfang Mei revealed a charming smile, "I'm becoming more and more interested in you."
Jiang Yi remained silent.
She was interested in him, but he had no interest in her.
Once he found the assassin organization, he would kick her out.
"Everyone, thank you for attending the auction. On behalf of the Sun family, I thank you all."
After speaking, Sun Jun scanned the crowd and announced, "I declare the auction officially open."
With that, Sun Jun had the auction items brought to the high platform one by one.
"The first item for auction today is a jade, starting bid at one hundred thousand."
Sun Jun called out.
The crowd below began to bid fiercely.
To attract Sun Jun's attention, Liu Tianyu raised the price to over a million yuan.
The actual value of this piece of jade did not exceed fifty thousand yuan.
Many influential bosses, eager to please the Sun family, also kept raising the bids, from over a million yuan to over three million yuan, and the bidding was still ongoing.
They knew they were giving money away to the Sun family for free, yet not a single person frowned.
For these wealthy bosses, a few million yuan was nothing. As long as they could please the Sun family, even throwing more money was worth it.
Jiang Yi had already glanced at the auction list. He had no interest in the initial auction items, so he sat back and dozed off.
"Ding ding..."
Dongfang Mei's phone suddenly rang.
Glancing at the number, Dongfang Mei didn't answer and got up to leave the auction hall.
Outside, more than a dozen luxury cars worth millions were parked at the hotel entrance.
Dozens of professionally trained bodyguards alighted from the cars. Some were even international boxers, yet they stood obediently to the side.
A moment later, an old man emerged from one of the cars.
The old man held a cane, his gaze sharp, and his entire being exuded a suffocating dignity.
Seeing Dongfang Mei emerge from the hotel, the old man hurried over, his face filled with respect, "Miss..."
"Who sent you?" Dongfang Mei appeared displeased.
"It's the Master's orders!"
The old man said hurriedly, "The Master heard you were in trouble in Jiangcheng, so he sent me personally with people to protect your safety, Miss."
The old man continued, "Please rest assured, Miss, even if I have to dig through Jiangcheng three feet deep, I will find those assassins and will not allow anyone who threatens Miss to exist."
With the Dongfang family's power, it was effortless to dig through half of China, let alone a mere Jiangcheng.
"Take these people back to the capital. I can handle my own affairs." Dongfang Mei said plainly.
"Miss..." The old man looked helpless.
"Go back and tell my father that I am safe." Dongfang Mei said.
"Yes!"
The old man could only comply.
"Also, don't let me see anyone from the Dongfang family in Jiangcheng again. I don't like being followed." Dongfang Mei looked at the old man.
The old man nodded quickly.
Then, the old man bid farewell to Dongfang Mei and left with his entourage.
The old man did not go far.
Protecting Dongfang Mei was his duty.
Dongfang Mei scanned her surroundings. Seeing that no one was watching, she turned back to the auction hall.
Back in her seat, Dongfang Mei saw Jiang Yi with his eyes closed, dozing. A hint of self-mockery appeared on her face as she whispered, "In just a few years, he's forgotten me, still unable to recognize me."
"What did you say?"
Jiang Yi stretched lazily.
Dongfang Mei froze!
She hadn't expected Jiang Yi to wake up.
"A few years ago, I was being chased and almost died. Someone saved me and took advantage of me. I've always wanted to settle the score with him, but he went into hiding and married another woman." Dongfang Mei took a deep breath.
Jiang Yi grunted.
Seeing Jiang Yi's reaction, Dongfang Mei showed a hint of helplessness, which vanished instantly.
When Dongfang Mei looked at Jiang Yi again, he had closed his eyes and resumed dozing.
Dongfang Mei sighed, picked up her teacup, and began to drink tea, occasionally glancing at Ye Yanran.
Ye Yanran also noticed, and with a smile that held a trace of bitterness, she nodded.
An hour later.
Over fifty items from the Sun family had been auctioned, all sold at sky-high prices.