434 Looking Down on Others (1/2)

Jiang Siyin wore a cold, somewhat embarrassed look as he watched Mo Wen and Shen Jing whispering in each other's ears as though no one was around. Yang Ting laughed coldly, giving Jiang Siyin a playful glance.

A look of rage flashed in Jiang Siyin's eyes. Although he knew that Yang Ting was provoking him, he could not help feeling embarrassed. He had said before that Shen Jing would become his woman, but now…

”43 million!” Yang Ting proudly entered a string of numbers, directly raising the price of Da Vinci's ancient painting from 40.5 million to 43 million. Before this, the increments had been 100 to 500 thousand at a time. She could be said to be going all in. After all, international auctions used American dollars for transactions. Exchanged to Renminbi, it would be close to 150 million.

Once Yang Ting showed her hand, many people immediately began to question whether it was worth carrying on. Obviously, there were people who aspired to obtain the painting. Such a bid was clearly intended to deliver a message to these people. It implied to them that if they continued to bid, it would a very fierce competition.

Many wealthy people who loved collecting antiques gradually fell silent. After all, they did not need to spend so much on a painting, unless they absolutely adored it. Many who participated in auctions held on to the belief that they could profit from their successful bids in the future. If the cost was too great, it would go against this initial principle.

Of course, not everyone was scared by Yang Ting's bid. The great hall was not lacking in rich people. Also, in an auction, techniques to trick others were very common. No one would know when someone went all in whether they were just trying to scare off people. Usually, when others were scared off, the bid would be successful. If the attempt failed, then the bidder would swiftly retreat and not participate in the bidding anymore.

The number of people participating in the bidding gradually decreased, but some still held on, not letting go, putting on a stance that they must get the Da Vinci ancient painting at all cost.

”The marketplace is like a battlefield, treacherous and ever-changing. But in an auction, it only depends on who has more money. No matter how capable you are, if you do not have strong capital, you can still only just stare and watch.” As she spoke, Yang Ting proudly looked at Shen Jing beside her, casually holding the bidding machine and continuously making bids. She did it as though the string of numbers weren't money, but just an actual string of numbers.

Other people always said that she was not as capable as Shen Jing, but she wanted to tell the others: what use was it being capable? Based on inheritance, Shen Jing could not keep up with her. The size of the inheritance of the Yang Clan after operating for hundreds of years was not something a self-made grass root could compare to!

”That's right, Miss Yang's clan has been doing business for generations,” Jiang Siyin said with a grin. ”They have been wealthy for three generations; this little bit doesn't amount to much at all. Shen Jing, you trying to compete with Miss Yang in wealth is indeed unbecoming,” He pretended not to know the inside story, directly provoking Yang Ting into a competition of their wealth.

Shen Jing looked at the auction stage with indifference. She seemed to have not heard the two mosquitoes buzzing beside her at all.

Jiang Siyin saw that provoking Shen Jing was useless, so he instead began to target Mo Wen. ”Mo Wen, as Shen Jing's boyfriend, aren't you supposed to stand for her at this moment? If you don't bid for the Da Vinci ancient painting, it's too unsightly.”

”I forgot that Shen Jing had a male companion beside her. That works too. Mo Wen, if you can successfully bid for the Da Vinci ancient painting, then I will admit defeat. Shen Jing, your family was originally not well to do. You couldn't have found a man that is also a poor soul?” Yang Ting said, fanning the flame.

Shen Jing frowned. These two people were going on and on, practically without end. She had come to relax but now felt anxious. She immediately grabbed Mo Wen's hand and prepared to leave. ”Mo Wen, the mosquitoes here are too noisy. Let's go.”

”Let's see some more. Who knows, maybe there is something nice in tonight's event. If there is anything that you like, I'll buy it for you,” Mo Wen said smiling. He held Shen Jing's hand gently, enveloping her dainty hand with his large hand.

Yang Ting let out a cold laugh. ”You're boasting without shame,” she said. Every item sold in the auction was highly valuable. Could Mo Wen, this poor guy, afford it? Even if he could buy it, he would most likely be using Shen Jing's money.

Shen Jing sighed. She knew that Mo Wen was young and couldn't ignore the provocation of the other two.

”Laughable,” Jiang Siyin said as he looked at Shen Jing. ”You can't afford a painting and you still boast without shame. Shen Jing, if you are willing to go out with me, I will get that Da Vinci painting at any cost. You had better understand that it's a matter of a lifetime. Finding a poor fool, what happiness can there be to speak of? On the other hand, I have the ability to make you live happily. At least I can get you all the things you want.”

Yang Ting frowned. As expected, this Jiang Siyin wasn't reliable. He was actually openly stealing her thunder. In order to win Shen Jing over, there was the possibility of him turning on her at any time. She didn't enjoy it. What was so good about Shen Jing that all the men were always around her?

Yang Ting looked coldly at Jiang Siyin, then she suddenly laughed mockingly. ”Young Master Jiang, one must be careful when being friends with you.” Yang Ting understood Shen Jing's personality. Shen Jing would not give in to Jiang Siyin now.

Jiang Siyin ignored Yang Ting's mockery. In his eyes, Shen Jing was the only woman worth pursuing. Everything he did was in order to win her over. This was also the reason why he would cooperate with Yang Ting.

”I am sorry, but I have already found happiness. And a woman only has one happiness,” Shen Jing said slowly. Her gaze was on Mo Wen. She did not even bat an eyelid at Jiang Siyin.

”Your love is unrequited!” Yang Ting sneered. She had already known that this was going to be the result.

”I hope you won't regret it.” Jiang Siyin took a deep breath, clenching his fist.

”The two of you joined forces to bully my woman. Did you think that she was a pushover? I hope the two of you won't regret it,” Mo Wen said, neither softly nor harshly, his glance sweeping over Yang Ting and Jiang Siyin.

”Regret? Ridiculous! Just because of you?” Yang Ting looked at Mo Wen with disdain.