Regretful Beijing Marriage

Zhou Xubai turned his head and saw that Jiang Yining's hand, which was gripping the sign, was trembling.

"like?"

Jiang Yining's gaze was fixed on the jade pendant, her voice hoarse with tension.

"These are my mother's belongings."

She stared at the warm white jade on the stage, her fingers gripping the edge of the plaque tightly.

My mother said that she had carried that piece of jade with her since birth.

This jade pendant is spiritually connected and has protected my mother several times.

The year my family was at its poorest, my grandmother wanted to pawn her belongings to raise money.

Mom absolutely refused.

To avoid losing the jade pendant, the mother dropped out of school early to work.

It was at this time that she met that scumbag.

The mother rushed in, thinking she had found a powerful backer.

But little did I know that it was all a lie.

That scoundrel stole the jade pendant.

It was after the jade pendant was lost that my mother's health deteriorated day by day.

My mother's biggest regret before she passed away was that she couldn't find the jade pendant.

Jiang Yining clenched her fists, her knuckles turning white, her eyes icy cold.

She had sought Fu Huaiyan's help countless times before.

He pleaded with him to help track down the whereabouts of the jade pendant.

At that time, Fu Huaiyan was perfunctory, saying he was investigating but never getting any results.

Over the years, Jiang Yining had actually given up hope.

I never expected that this jade pendant would end up at an auction.

From diagonally in front, Shen Miaoyin saw Jiang Yining's emotions clearly.

She gave a cold, smirking look as she glanced at Fu Huaiyan.

"Huaiyan, Miss Jiang is really stubborn. She knows this jade pendant belongs to me, but she still wants to take it from me."

After saying that, she gave a slight smile and held up the sign.

1000.

The entire room fell silent.

The jade pendant was instantly valued at tens of millions.

Jiang Yining gritted her teeth and quickly calculated her own assets.

She had to get her hands on the jade pendant no matter what.

Jiang Yining took a deep breath and raised the sign again.

1100.

Shen Miaoyin let out a cold laugh and lazily raised her sign.

2000.

Jiang Yining's heart sank a notch.

If we really want to compare wealth with the Fu family...

She can't possibly win!

Zhou Xubai lowered his eyes, a cold glint flashing in them.

3000.

Jiang Yining looked at him, her eyes flickered, as if she wanted to say something.

Zhou Xubai spoke first, his eyes gentle.

"Don't be afraid, if you want it, I'll get it for you."

"Thanks."

Jiang Yining suppressed her surging emotions; her voice was a little hoarse.

"I will definitely repay you."

"Ningning, if you consider me a friend, don't say things like that."

Zhou Xubai gently patted the back of her hand.

"I'm here."

Shen Miaoyin was so angry that she felt tightness in her chest and shortness of breath.

Jiang Yining's plan was brilliant.

They really thought she was easygoing and didn't fight for anything.

So he was after her stuff!

If it weren't for this jade pendant, she and Huai Yan wouldn't be here today.

Shen Miaoyin's eyes turned cold.

She gritted her teeth and held up the sign.

"5000 million!"

Jiang Yining pursed her lips: "6000 million."

8000.

9000.

For a moment, everyone in the room was focused on them.

It's just an ordinary jade pendant, yet it's been sold for such a high price.

Someone glanced at Jiang Yining and chuckled softly.

"To fight against President Fu is simply a pipe dream."

Shen Miaoyin's face couldn't hold back anymore.

Her eyelids twitched, and her whole back tensed up.

Jiang Yining did it on purpose!

She knew perfectly well that she absolutely wanted the jade pendant!

She's deliberately driving up the price!

Shen Miaoyin gritted her teeth and raised the sign with bloodshot eyes.

"One hundred million!"

The exorbitant price has been finalized.

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

Shen Miaoyin turned her head, her eyes beneath the mask gleaming with venom.

"Jiang Yining, do you have to compete with me for everything?"

Jiang Yining was too lazy to waste time arguing.

Her eyes were calm, and her palms were slightly sweaty.

One hundred million is far more than her assets.

But these are my mother's belongings.

No amount of money could make her give up.

Jiang Yining exhaled, gritted her teeth, and used all her strength to raise the sign.

One hundred and one million.

As soon as she finished speaking, her back was covered in sweat.

Shen Miaoyin's eyes turned red with anger.

She tugged at Fu Huaiyan's sleeve and shook it twice.

This time, she wasn't just competing with Jiang Yining.

It was also for the sake of the Shen family.

Fu Huaiyan showed no emotion as he raised his hand.

The sign was already halfway up in the air.

Jiang Yining saw the hand.

She knew that as long as Fu Huaiyan raised his hand...

Then she has no chance of winning!

Jiang Yining could no longer restrain herself, her voice trembling slightly as she spoke, almost as if pleading.

"Fu Huaiyan! Don't try to take him from me!"

She has no more cards to play.

Back then, she showed Fu Huaiyan the photo of the jade pendant over and over again.

This was her mother's only remaining thought.

She didn't believe him; he knew the importance of the jade pendant.

At that moment, she was even prepared to compromise.

Even if it meant acting alongside him and watching Shen Miaoyin live right under her nose, she could endure it.

All she wants is this jade pendant!

Fu Huaiyan's raised hand suddenly stopped, his movement frozen in mid-air.

The entire room fell silent for a moment.

Wearing a mask, most people were unaware of Jiang Yining's identity.

Who is this person who can call Fu Huaiyan by his name in this venue?

Zhou Xubai turned to look at Jiang Yining's tense profile, his eyes filled with icy coldness, and whispered something.

"Don't be afraid, this jade pendant is definitely yours."

The host slammed the gavel down loudly.

"One hundred and one million, for the second time!"

Success or failure hinges on the final moment.

Jiang Yining stared intently at the auctioneer, waiting for the gavel to fall.

Shen Miaoyin was already anxious. She grabbed Fu Huaiyan's sleeve, her voice urgent and shrill.

"Huaiyan, this jade pendant originally belonged to our Shen family!"

Just as the host was about to bring down the gavel for the third time, Fu Huaiyan's indifferent voice suddenly rang out.

"Light the sky lantern."

The moment those three words were spoken, the entire audience held their breath.

The auction house lit a sky lantern.

This means that no matter how much the subsequent bids are.

He guaranteed the entire price and agreed to the price unconditionally.

Jiang Yining froze abruptly, her last glimmer of hope shattering.

She sat there quietly, her bloodshot eyes staring at the profile of the man diagonally in front of her.

Fu Huaiyan didn't even turn his head.

That jade pendant stayed with my mother for decades.

He saved my mother's life.

It was my mother's last wish before she passed away.

He knew perfectly well what the jade pendant meant to her.

But Shen Miaoyin wanted it!

Then I'll give it to you!

Shen Miaoyin turned around and smiled at Jiang Yining.

The curve of his lips into a perfectly measured smile exuded smugness.

She spoke without saying a word.

"What do you think you can do against me!"

Zhou Xubai's face was ashen, but a chilling aura surged in his eyes.

He raised his hand to continue bidding, but Jiang Yining stopped him.

"never mind."

Her voice was hoarse, as cold as a frozen lake.

"let's go."

Zhou Xubai frowned deeply.

She knew in her heart that once the sky lantern was lit, the jade pendant would be Fu Huaiyan's possession.

In Jiangcheng.

Fu Huaiyan has the resources to do so.

"make a deal!"

The auctioneer's voice faded.

Quiet whispers rose and fell within the room.

Today, Fu Huaiyan completely displayed his favoritism towards Shen Miaoyin.

Jiang Yining felt a chill in her heart and stood up to leave.

Just then, Shen Miaoyin deliberately stood up, holding the jade pendant she had just acquired, and walked up to Jiang Yining.

"It took some effort, but this jade pendant is finally mine."

She smiled and flicked the jade pendant with her finger.

"One should have self-awareness; don't take what doesn't belong to you."

Jiang Yining glared at her coldly, her pent-up anger surging up completely.

"This is a family heirloom. You can try to take it by any means necessary, but you should consider whether you have the fortune to bear it."

"Jade pendants have always protected their owners and blessed virtuous people, but they are most harsh on those with evil intentions."

She leaned slightly forward, each word piercing to the heart.

"Shen Miaoyin, what you steal cannot bring you good fortune."

"Just you wait, you'll taste the bitterness of retribution."