The Slacker Splashes the Cash (Second Update)

"Mr. Jiang Hansheng has raised the bid by five hundred thousand. The current price is eight and a half million. Does anyone else want to take home this blue diamond?" the host called loudly.

People exchanged sidelong glances. Thinking of that young woman surnamed Sun, they felt oddly conflicted. Was Jiang Hansheng... trying to get a girlfriend? Otherwise, why was he bidding on this ring? He had never liked wearing accessories, so he could not possibly be buying it just to lock it away.

Only then did Li Wenchuan realize that Jiang Hansheng did not even wear a watch. He had not worn much when he was younger, either. Later, among the tribute gifts from foreign lands, there had been a jade thumb ring, which Li Wenchuan had given to him. Ever since then, Jiang Hansheng had often worn that jade thumb ring and developed the habit of rubbing his right thumb whenever he was thinking.

The bidders rushed to raise their paddles, and women's obsession with gemstones was astonishing.

Before long, the price had already surpassed ten million.

The host smiled as she called out the bids. "Does anyone else want it? Miss Chen Zihan currently bids twelve million. Twelve million, going once! Twelve million, going twice!"

Jiang Hansheng raised his paddle calmly. "Fifteen million."

The entire venue erupted. This was probably the highest-priced lot so far. This was not some professional auction house; everything had been donated, and the money would ultimately be donated publicly and transparently. Most people were simply here for a good reputation, a chance to show their faces, and an opportunity to display their wealth.

Besides, the ring's history was uncertain. It might have belonged to some Western noble. Its collectible value was not as high as that of domestic antiques.

Several young ladies