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Chapter 188 The flower of wealth in the world

He met Jin Yarong's cold gaze.

IU clearly felt the strong hostility in her gaze.

Through a woman's naturally keen sixth sense, Lee Ji-eun saw two big red words above her head: Love Rival.

In an instant, Li Zhien's heart was filled with alarm.

Then, Lee Ji-eun glanced at Kim Ki-hyeon who was happily chatting with two girls at the table in front of her.

Yes, men I like will naturally be in great demand!
How about being nicer to him in the future and not hitting him?
But sometimes the way he talks is really irritating!
Thinking of this, Li Zhien smiled.

Although no one knows what IU is thinking, from Kim Ya-young's perspective, IU's smile is full of provocation.

Therefore, not only did Jin Yarong's eyes become colder, but even the temperature around him dropped a lot.

Jin Qixuan had no idea what was happening behind him.

At this time, he was holding a wine glass with a polite smile on his face, listening to Lee Boo-jin, who was present as the organizer, the editor-in-chief of "W Korea", and the vice presidents of Gucci and Bulgari chatting and laughing.

However, Jin Qixuan couldn't say a word to them.

When someone touches his upper and lower lips, a small target sprinkles water, what's the point of chatting with others...

However, he didn't know if it was an illusion, but Jin Qixuan felt that the gaze of this beautiful lady seemed to be glancing at him intentionally or unintentionally.

Kim Ki-hyun had nothing to say and couldn't get a word in, but many artists who were trying to curry favor with Lee Boo-jin came up to her and gave her meaningless greetings.

Seeing this, Jin Qixuan stepped back calmly, tactfully gave up his seat to them, hid in the crowd, and pretended to be a Teemo.

However, Li Fuzhen's words were like real eyes, instantly illuminating Jin Qixuan.

"Let's have a drink together."

Although Li Fuzhen meant for everyone to have a drink together, when she said this, she was speaking in the direction of Jin Qixuan.

However, facing the shocked, jealous, amused, confused and unfriendly looks from the artists around him, Jin Qixuan stepped forward and bowed to clink glasses with them.

Then, he turned his head and drank the wine in the glass.

It was obvious that Lee Boo-jin did not come to see Kim Ki-hyeon on purpose, but instead went up to every table in the front row to chat for a while.

After toasting here, Lee Boo-jin and the editor-in-chief of "W Korea" walked to the next table together.

However, when she passed by Jin Qixuan, she gave him a meaningful smile.

Jin Qixuan didn't understand, nor did he want to understand.

At this time, there was a noise not far away, which attracted the attention of everyone in the audience.

It turned out that Park Jin-young and Sunmi were toasting with the CEO of Dior, but they were accidentally (maliciously) bumped into by someone, and the wine spilled all over the CEO of Dior.

Park Jin-young and Sun-mi were wiping the dirt and bowing to apologize in panic.

Jin Qixuan was not interested in this. He took a look and looked away.

After all, Kim Ki-hyeon was not familiar with them, even though he had met Park Jin-young at Jung Ji-hoon's wedding in the morning.

Speaking of which, there are quite a lot of artists attending tonight, more than any other award ceremony.

Jin Qixuan took a quick glance and saw that there were at least a hundred of them.

As he watched, Jin Qixuan's gaze inexplicably flew to Li Zhien.

Even though there are many actresses present tonight who are prettier and sexier than Lee Ji-eun.

But Jin Qixuan's eyes were still firmly attracted to her.

For no other reason than because in Kim Ki-hyeon's eyes, Lee Ji-eun has light.

Li Zhien, who was listening to what others were saying and nodding in agreement from time to time, seemed to be inspired. She turned her head and met Jin Qixuan's gaze.

The two looked at each other from a distance, with smiles on their faces.

Then, Lee Ji-eun picked up the wine glass on the table with a smile and shook it towards Kim Ki-hyeon.

Jin Qixuan waved his hand, indicating that he didn't want to drink.

Seeing this, Lee Ji-eun's expression did not change, she just raised her other hand and clenched her fist towards Kim Ki-hyeon.

Jin Qixuan: “…”

Looking at Jin Qixuan's helpless expression, Li Zhien burst out laughing.

"What's silly about it?"

Bae Suzy next to her asked curiously.

"Nothing~"

Pei Xiuzhi looked in the direction that Li Zhien had just looked at, and then, with a teasing look on her face, she said to Li Zhien:

"Is it Jin Qixuanxi? Oh~ You are really good, you have been silent, how far have you developed?"

“We are still friends at the moment.”

Although she said so, as a love expert, Bae Suzy could tell at a glance that she was not sincere.

"Friend? Your smile...ah! I understand~"

Bae Suzy gave Lee Ji-eun a thumbs up with an expression that said "I understand you".

"What? You will understand!"

"Hey, come on, tell me your story."

……

As time gradually advanced to eight o'clock, the charity dinner officially began.

The host came in and gave an opening speech.

Then, the conversation turned to the editor-in-chief of W Korea, who was invited to come on stage and say a few words.

"First of all, on behalf of the W Korea team, I would like to thank everyone for coming to the charity event tonight."

“Without your support, there would not be today’s grand occasion.”

……

After the formal speech, the lights dimmed and a promotional video about children with cancer was broadcast on the big screen.

The original intention of the charity dinner is to call on public figures to assume social responsibilities and contribute to charity.

In the video, a child with cancer is crying heartbreakingly, his family members beside him are crying helplessly, and there is also a white-haired old man wiping tears silently beside him.

Then, sad music played in the background, and the video began to introduce statistics on children suffering from cancer and families losing their children.

Seeing this scene, Jin Qixuan suddenly felt a pang in his heart.

As the saying goes, if you are poor, you should take care of yourself; if you are rich, you should help the world.

Although Jin Qixuan is not a rich man, at least he is young and strong, has no worries about food and drink, and can support himself.

Therefore, he is still happy to do some charity within his ability.

If this money can play a small role, Jin Qixuan will be very pleased.

After the video ended, co-organizer Lee Boo-jin came on stage to deliver an advocacy speech.

Then came the idols’ warm-up performance.

Jin Qixuan originally thought that only Girls' Generation was worthy of performing on stage in such an occasion.

Unexpectedly, the first group to perform on stage was TWICE.

It seems that the dynasty in the idol world has changed.

Afterwards, there will be performances by the Red Velvet Art Company and the Blackpink Girls Group.

When these representative girl groups of today took the stage to perform, the reactions from the audience were polarized.

For example, the heads of major brands, directors, and actors in the front row all watched with expressionless faces, without giving any feedback, and some even lowered their heads to eat.

Of course, there are traitors among them.

For example, Lin Yuner, who was sitting at the same table with the crew of "Cooperation", couldn't help but gesture twice when she heard the song of the junior sister group...

Jin Qixuan is the kind of person who eats with his head down.

It’s not that he couldn’t appreciate their performance, the key point is that Kim Ki-hyun was too hungry. Who would have thought that Jung Ji-hoon’s wedding would not provide food!

In order to have the feast, Jin Qixuan even woke up half an hour earlier to exercise...

Compared to the lack of feedback in the first half and occasional feedback in the mid-term, the idols and variety show stars in the second half were basically blown away.

There were even some conspicuous people wearing dresses borrowed from the company and dancing with the audience...

Soon it was 9 o'clock and the dinner entered its highlight - the charity sale.

During this stage, some artists will put their own items up for auction, and all the proceeds will be donated, which is considered a major source of fundraising funds.

Of course, not everyone can put items up for auction.

Jin Qixuan's watch and Buddhist beads bracelet have been handed over to the backstage. According to the order of the process, he will be the 8th and 9th to go on stage for auction.

But somehow, the backstage temporarily changed the order number, and Jin Qixuan was notified to be the first to go on stage for the auction. "The first actor to bring an auction item is familiar to everyone. I saw many familiar faces cheering for his new movie at the scene, so I won't introduce him in detail. Jin Qixuanxi, please go on stage."

Amid applause from the audience, Jin Qixuan stood up and went on stage.

Reaching out and picking up the gift box on the tray that the staff had brought, Jin Qixuan weighed it secretly in his hand and knew that it was a watch.

"Then, Jin Qixuanxi, please introduce to everyone the auction items you brought today."

"Ok."

Jin Qixuan took the microphone, considered his words and said:

"The price of this auction item is not very expensive, but it has an incomparable status in my heart. Therefore, I hesitated for a long time before putting it up for auction, and even had a quarrel with my agent."

"Oh? Is there any story behind the auction item?"

The host asked following Jin Qixuan's words.

"Yes, it was given to me as a gift by a senior whom I respect and love very much."

"Then has this senior whom you respect come tonight?"

Jin Qixuan nodded and said, "Here I come."

"he is……?"

"Senior Jo In-sung."

As soon as Jin Qixuan finished speaking, Zhao Yincheng's face was cueed on the big screen.

Lee Kwang-soo, who was standing next to him, was smiling with wrinkles on his face and talking to Cho In-sung.

"Ahhhh!!!!"

As soon as the audience saw Zhao In-sung's handsome face, they instantly burst into screams.

"I think everyone must be curious about what kind of gift Zhao In-sung, who is a public property, will give to his juniors? Jin Qixuan, please show it."

Jin Qixuan put down the microphone and reached out to slowly open the box.

When the Vacheron Constantin watch in the box appeared on the big screen, the audience instantly exclaimed "Wow".

"This watch is the most valuable thing in my personal belongings. Although I am reluctant to give it away, I have no choice but to donate it in order to make a small contribution to society. I hope Brother In-sung will not blame me."

After Kim Ki-hyeon said this with a smile on the stage, the camera cueed Zhao In-sung again.

When he saw the camera cueing him, Zhao In-seong shook his head and laughed, and nodded twice at Jin Qixuan.

"So how much does Jin Qixuanxi plan to price this very meaningful watch?"

"Hmm... the original price, 3000 million."

The host nodded and said:

"Okay, this Vacheron Constantin watch that was taken over by two male gods has a reserve price of 3000 million. Each bid increase must not be less than 1000 million. The bidding will start now."

This is the first charity gala hosted by a fashion magazine on the peninsula, and there is no specific transaction price for reference.

So no one knows how much the watch will eventually be sold for.

After all, the bidding at a charity gala is different from a regular auction. The value of an item has nothing to do with the item itself, but mainly depends on the status of the owner.

Although Jin Qixuan seems to have a decent network of contacts, when it comes to money, it's hard to say for sure.

Just like Han Hong once sent invitations to a charity fundraising event she was hosting to more than 80 friends in the circle who she thought she had a good relationship with, but in the end no one came.

So Jin Qixuan was thinking that if no one took the photo, in order to avoid embarrassment, he planned to buy it back in Park Bo Gum's name.

However, Jin Qixuan was obviously overthinking it. As soon as the host finished speaking, Zhao Yincheng raised the sign.

"No. 37 Zhao Yinchengxi bids 4000 million!"

"Oh! No. 43 Han Hyo Jooxi bids 5000 million!"

"No. 22 Song Yunerxi is bidding 6000 million!"

In fact, it was Xue Jingqiu who asked for the price, but the limelight naturally fell to his beautiful wife.

With his status and position, he no longer needs to be in the spotlight.

"Song Hye Kyo xi 7000 million! Any more?"

Seeing people holding signs and making gestures not far away, the host asked:
"Oh? One hundred million?"

After receiving a positive response, the host's voice rose slightly, leading the atmosphere:

"Lin Yunaxi bid 1 million, is there anyone who can offer a higher price? Oh, this way, Han Hyo Jooxi bid... 2 million?"

Han Hyo Joo smiled and nodded.

Jin Qixuan was watching Han Hyo Joo being so arrogant on the stage and thought to himself, this sister... is she a spy?
"Wow, 2 million, is there a higher price? This way... Lin Yunerxi bids 3 million!!"

"Jo In-sung xi 4 million!!!"

Upon hearing this, Jin Qixuan understood.

When the amount was increased from 1000 million earlier, it was a relationship between an individual and the owner.

But when the price starts to reach hundreds of millions, it is no longer an individual issue, but a competition between the three film crews behind the scenes.

After all, tomorrow is the opening film war of the year. The three movie companies have been fighting online for a month, and they will naturally not miss the opportunity to suppress each other tonight.

But don’t be fooled by the fact that Yoona has good control over her facial expressions.

In fact, this sister is anxious, because every time Han Xiaozhou bids, it is her hard-earned money...

Fortunately, Han Hyo Joo's crew had a budget cap on publicity funds, and they were the first to withdraw from the bidding war.

But in the end, what no one expected was that the watch was eventually bought by the most beautiful and charming lady Lee Boo-jin for 10 billion.

Jin Qixuan was stunned.

This... Could it be that he has taken a fancy to me...

Then, Lee Boo-jin walked onto the stage gracefully.

He took a photo with Jin Qixuan holding a large foam board with the words "10 billion" printed on it, and donated the money to a charity foundation in their joint name.

Afterwards, Jin Qixuan looked at her signature.

Judging from her signature, Lee Boo-jin must be a very strong-willed person.

The first item was successfully auctioned at a price of 10 billion, which was a good jackpot.

Then, the host struck while the iron was hot and asked Jin Qixuan to launch his second auction item.

On the stage, Jin Qixuan held up the box and smiled awkwardly:

"Sorry, the second item is still mine..."

"Hahaha……"

There was laughter from the audience.

"This item doesn't have much special meaning. It's a bracelet I bought when I went to the temple to pray."

As he spoke, Jin Qixuan opened the box and showed it to the camera.

This bracelet really doesn’t have much meaning, but it means a lot to some people in the audience.

For example, after the performance, Bae Joo-hyun sat in a dark corner on the edge.

"I originally paid 1000 million for this bracelet, so the price should be the same."

"Okay, the red sandalwood bracelet obtained by Jin Qixuan's sincere prayers is of top quality in both color and material. The reserve price is 1000 million, and the bidding must not be less than 500 million each time. Start now."

As the host finished speaking, a bidding sign was raised from a seat in the back.

The host squinted his eyes and confirmed for a long time before speaking:

"Irene xi 1500 million! Any more?"

Jin Qixuan was stunned when he heard this long-lost name.

Hmm? Bae Joo Hyun?
But...why did she buy my bracelet?
Before Jin Qixuan could figure it out, another bid came in.

"Oh, Yura xi is bidding 2000 million here, is there anything higher than that?"

Kim Ah-young?!

Hearing this familiar name, Jin Qixuan was stunned again.

Why is she here?

Yes, in such high-exposure and high-end occasions, all artists would try their best to get in, so it is not surprising that she would appear here.

but……

While Jin Qixuan was thinking about this, someone started bidding in the distance.