Chapter 40: Congratulations, Sister Ruoyu—You've Caught the Young Master's Eye

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At that moment, Ye Fan's face turned a stormy shade of blue as he clenched his fists, his eyes bloodshot. 'Su Chen… you and I are enemies till death! I will never let you off!'

He could no longer suppress the rage boiling within him.

After finally coming across a chance to change his fate, Su Chen had stolen it right before his eyes.

The opportunity for his rise had been within reach, only to be crushed mercilessly by Su Chen before it even began. How could he possibly swallow this humiliation?

Ye Fan's heart burned with hatred for Su Chen.

Yet, he was unaware that every move, every scowl and glint of rage in his eyes, was being recorded by the Image Jade.

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With Su Chen's single bid of ten billion high-grade spirit stones, the atmosphere in the auction hall grew thick with shock. Not a whisper was heard as silence blanketed the room.

The woman in the crimson dress on the stage asked three times for higher bids, but none came.

With a delicate lift of her chin, she declared, "Congratulations to the esteemed guest in the 'Wu' compartment, who has won this jade pendant for an unprecedented price of ten billion high-grade spirit stones."

Finished, she gently picked up the jade tray and, with an enticing sway of her figure, began her walk toward the 'Wu' compartment.

No one mocked her reverence.

If Su Chen had given them ten billion spirit stones, they would gladly kneel down and kiss his feet.

Ten billion spirit stones! Enough to reshape someone's destiny.

If Su Chen demanded she bear him ten sons, the woman in red would probably kneel right there, pleading for Su Chen to plant seeds upon her fertile ground.

In the face of ten billion spirit stones, pride, dignity, and even self-respect would be cast aside.

Now she stood inside the private compartment.

With a graceful bow, she presented the jade pendant to Su Chen, her gaze lingering on his handsome face, which radiated a cool indifference. Her bare shoulder gleamed, and a hint of delicate, snowy skin peeked from her collar.

In Su Chen, she saw an unparalleled youth—handsome, powerful, wealthy beyond imagination. Her heart raced.

Her voice softened, laced with a faint shyness, as she spoke, "Young Master, this is your prize."

Her tone, silky and sweet, caressed the ear, bringing a tingling warmth. Her gaze was a smoldering invitation.

A slight gesture from Su Chen would be all it took for her to shed her robes and devote herself entirely to his service.

Though she was a married woman, it didn't diminish her allure; rather, her maturity only added to her charms.

But Su Chen remained seated, eyes closed as if oblivious, not moving even a fraction.

Seeing this, a hint of disappointment flashed across her face, though she concealed it quickly. Su Chen, after all, was the Young Master of the Su family, with power that far surpassed her own station.

"Leave the item here. You can go," he finally spoke, opening his eyes only briefly to glance at her with icy detachment.

Swallowing her disappointment, she respectfully replied, "Yes, Young Master," and retreated.

Once she had gone, Su Chen turned to his companion, Su Meier. "Meier, come here."

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Moments later, Su Meier appeared in the "Hai" compartment, where Xiao Ruoyu sat.

"Miss Xiao, the Young Master heard that you are a close friend of the Young Madam's. He wishes to gift this pendant to you as a token. If you have any questions, you may visit the 'Wu' compartment; he is waiting for you."

After speaking, Su Meier produced the jade pendant and gently placed it into Xiao Ruoyu's delicate hands.

As the cool pendant touched her palm, a faint blush rose to Xiao Ruoyu's cheeks. Surprise flickered in her bright, captivating eyes.

A jade pendant worth ten billion spirit stones, just handed to her like that?

Could it be… that he held some feelings for her?

The thought crept up on her, deepening the blush on her cheeks. Her heart began to race, a tingling warmth spreading through her chest as she gazed at the jade pendant in her hand, lost in thought.

Indeed, the moment she held the pendant, she felt an inexplicable familiarity, as if this item was meant for her.

"Sister Ruoyu, congratulations! Seems like the Young Master has taken an interest in you."

Xia Qingxue, noticing that Xiao Ruoyu had not declined the gift, leaned in, teasingly linking arms with her. Her grin was as mischievous as ever.

"What are you babbling about?" Xiao Ruoyu glared at her friend, cheeks still flushed.

"Oh, come on, Sister Ruoyu!" Xia Qingxue's eyes sparkled with mischief. "The Young Master is not only handsome and powerful but also wealthy beyond imagination. He's practically a god among men! Every girl who sees him would struggle to stay calm. Why deny it?"

She grinned slyly. "Besides, Sister Ruoyu, you're a beauty yourself, perfectly suited for him! If you were to marry the Young Master, we would never have to part. We could serve him together, making life much easier for me too."

Xiao Ruoyu's face turned even redder, her usually calm gaze now holding a soft, uncertain glow as she glanced in the direction of Su Chen's compartment. Her heart fluttered with both excitement and apprehension.

This was the first time she had ever felt this way.

She had no idea how to handle it.

Seeing her reaction, Xia Qingxue smirked, sensing that her friend was not entirely against the idea of Su Chen. There was definitely something brewing between them.

With her aid, she was sure Su Chen could win Xiao Ruoyu over.

"Sister Ruoyu, why not go see the Young Master now?" Xia Qingxue nudged her gently.

Su Meier stood quietly by, observing the interaction.

She couldn't help but admire Xiao Ruoyu's fair, delicate skin, her radiant and refined features. Especially her slightly parted cherry lips, glistening with a dewy shine, were a rare beauty.

Her graceful demeanor was like a lady from an ancient portrait, radiating an elegance that evoked a protective impulse in others.

'No wonder the Young Master has taken an interest in her.' Su Meier thought with a faint smile.

In her mind, Xiao Ruoyu and Su Chen seemed like a match made in heaven.

After a brief hesitation, Xiao Ruoyu found herself unable to resist the allure of the jade pendant. She nodded to Xia Qingxue, ready to go and express her gratitude to Su Chen in person.

"Qingxue, take me to Su Chen's compartment."

Xiao Ruoyu stood, carefully smoothing her slightly tousled hair, then linked arms with Xia Qingxue as they walked slowly toward the door.

However, they hadn't gone far when Ye Fan suddenly appeared in front of them, blocking their path.

"None of you are going anywhere!"

He glared at the two women with a steely gaze, his tone chilling and final.

An overwhelming aura of hostility rolled off him as he stared them down, looking as furious and untamed as a beast pushed to its limits.

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