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"Let us once again welcome Boss Fu of Fu Yi Group with warm applause!"

As the host's voice faded, the banquet hall erupted into applause. Chu Liang pushed Fu Jinchen towards the designated location and stood behind him.

Fu Jinchen tilted his head and glanced at Chu Liang. "You can sit down today."

Chu Liang's body stiffened. He thought for a moment before nodding his head. Then, he sat down beside Fu Jinchen.

Fu Jinchen's uniqueness had determined that he would be the center of attention wherever he went. Almost everyone cast curious gazes in his direction.

The host stood on the stage and continued with the process, "Next, let us use our warmest applause to welcome the organizer of this banquet, the Chairman of the Simplicity Conglomerate!"

Chu Liang was stunned as he heard this. He turned his head to look at the door and saw that Qiao Lu was wearing a white suit. Qiao Lu was wearing a white suit. The two of them stood side by side.

"Please have a seat, Jane and Miss Deer."

In short, under the guidance of a waiter, he and Qiao Lu walked to Fu Jinchen's seat and sat down opposite of him.

For a few seconds, Chu Liang forgot how to react when he met her eyes.

She had actually forgotten about this!

Briefly, he stared at Chu Liang with interest for a long time. Then, he looked at Fu Jinchen with the corner of his mouth raised. "This is the first time I've seen Chief Fu bring a female companion."

Fu Jinchen let out a light laugh when he heard what she said. His gaze landed on Qiao Lu. He refused to back down as he retorted, "This is the first time I've seen Chief Jian bring along the same female companion."

Simply put, he didn't say anything. Qiao Lu looked curiously at him and asked, "Could it be that you've brought someone here before?"

Briefly, she smiled at Qiao Lu and reached out her hand to gently tuck her scattered hair behind her. "Don't listen to his nonsense."

Qiao Lu turned to look at Fu Jinchen with a puzzled expression. Fu Jinchen shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly.

"Alright, everyone, have your seats. Let me announce that this charity dinner is about to begin!"

The moment the host's voice fell, a ceremonial lady carried a tray with a red cloth covering it. No one could tell what was inside.

The host said smoothly, "All the funds obtained for this banquet will be donated to the Association of Volunteers. Please proceed to the first auction item!"

The host lifted up the red cloth and a sapphire necklace appeared in the middle of the plate covered with red cloth.

"This is the sapphire passed down from the royal family for generations. Legend has it that it has the ability to distinguish people's hearts. As long as you wear the sapphire, you will know your fate within a month."

The crowd below the stage immediately burst into an uproar. They had seen a lot of gems, but this was the first time they had seen such a magical power gem.

"The starting price is five million." The host looked towards the audience and saw a middle-aged man raise his board. "Five million and one hundred thousand."

"Alright, sir, the bid is five million and one hundred thousand." The host smiled and said, "Are there any higher bids?"

Briefly, he glanced at Qiao Lu and saw that her gaze was fixed on the sapphire. He raised his card and said, "Six million."

"Ok, Jane Xin Group's offer is 6 million." The host smiled as he raised the bid. Looking around, "Is there anything else …"

Before he could finish his words, Fu Jinchen raised his plate. Although his voice was not loud, everyone could hear him, "Eight million."

Fu Jinchen looked at him in a provocative manner. He clenched his fist tightly in his fist and suddenly laughed, "As far as I know, you shouldn't have someone to send you off, right?"

Fu Jinchen's body froze for a moment before he lifted his head to look at the short term. He wrapped his arms around his chin and asked, "Did you or did you not? How do you know?"

In short, the host looked at Fu Jinchen in surprise. Since no one wanted to bid higher, the host's hammer started to move.

"If no one calls for an even higher price, this sapphire necklace that can identify the hearts of men will belong to our Fu Yi Group's CEO Fu."

In short, he hesitated for a moment. His budget was exactly the price that Fu Jinchen had called out. However, when he saw Fu Jinchen's provocative smile, his anger was stoked. "Ten million."

Qiao Lu looked at her in astonishment. In a low voice, he said, "The word …" In short, he patted Qiao Lu on the shoulder and smiled. "I must give you what you like."

"Okay, Jane Xin Group's price has already reached 10 million. 10 million going once, 10 million going twice …" Three times! "

After the host had dropped his hammer, the ceremonial lady walked towards Jane with the gem in hand. With a gentle smile on her face, she said, "From now on, this necklace belongs to you."

In short, a polite smile appeared on his face. He turned his head to glance at Fu Jinchen and leaned back in his chair. A disdainful smile appeared on his face.

After staring blankly for a few seconds, Fu Jinchen said, "Actually, I had no intention of snatching it from you from the beginning."

He had raised the price casually with a playful attitude. If he could get it, he would bid, and if he couldn't, he wouldn't have any regrets. However, this kind of behavior only added to the problem of the short term.

In short, when he saw Fu Jinchen's smile, he suddenly felt that he deserved a beating.

Chu Liang's phone vibrated for a few seconds. She thought for a moment before taking a glance at Fu Jinchen and softly said, "Director Fu, I'm going to the washroom."

Fu Jinchen nodded. Chu Liang slowly stood up, lifted up his skirt, and left.

Simply put, he stared at Chu Liang's back for a long time. He could be considered to have seen Chu Liang grow up, and it was also the first time that he saw Chu Liang dressed like this.

"Word?" "What's wrong?" Deer called softly, and Jane looked back at him, then coughed to hide her embarrassment.

"I called you a few times, but you didn't even answer."

Briefly smiling, he patted Qiao Lu's shoulder and leaned close to her ear to comfort her. Fu Jinchen withdrew his gaze and rolled his eyes.

Chu Liang went to the washroom, opened his bag and took out his phone. He then saw a message from Yang Duoduo:

"Cool. I really want to attend this banquet. Could I trouble you to get me an invitation? I'll be waiting for you at the door."

Chu Liang didn't know what Yang Duoduo was up to, but just as he was about to put away his phone, Yang Duoduo called. Chu Liang hesitated for a moment before answering.

"Hello, Duo Duo."

"Cool. This is the last time I'm begging you. Let me see Fu Jinchen once."

Yang Duoduo's voice carried a sobbing tone, Chu Liang's heart also wavered a bit, she hesitated for a moment before sighing, "Then …" "Fine."

After Chu Liang walked out of the bathroom, he could see the backstage of the staff. After the charity dinner, there was the ball, and the staff were preparing the food for the ball.

Chu Liang looked around and his gaze finally landed on the invitation letter in the corner.