Seeing that a wooden stool was about to be auctioned off for a price it didn't deserve, Xia Zhiyi was already considering how to stop the situation from escalating further.
Fortunately, even the person who had impulsively bid against Fu Chi felt that the price was too high and did not follow suit when Fu Chi offered another 2.5 million.
It has to be said that, at that moment, Xia Zhiyi felt that everyone around her breathed a sigh of relief.
Great, this part is finally over.
With Xia Zhiyi's excellent eyesight, he also saw Jian Zhu, who had been appearing very calm on stage, quietly exhale as she turned her head away from the camera.
Xia Zhiyi:...
Thank you for your hard work, Teacher Jian.
Fu Yunyi whispered in Xia Zhiyi's ear, "It's over. I was thinking of using my connections to get you to make one or two stools, but now it seems like it would be ungrateful of me to take them for free."
Xia Zhiyi helplessly, "This is not the same thing."
The price became so outrageous not because the stool was actually that valuable, but because the two bidders were using the stool as a prop in their competition.
Could it also be described as a battle of egos?
At this point, even if it weren't his chair being auctioned off on stage, the two sides would probably still end up in the same situation.
The only difference is the price ceiling.
If the item on the stage at this moment were a piece of jewelry, the two sides might bid tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars, since in the general public's mind, jewelry is definitely more valuable than a wooden stool.
Even though many people know that jewelry is basically just pretty stones.
Then, the fifth stool, which was the last one that Xia Zhiyi made by hand, was brought onto the stage.
Even when Jian Zhu was introducing the stool, although he tried his best to restrain himself, Xia Zhiyi still sensed some subtle emotions in his words.
Although...
Xia Zhiyi: Teacher Jian, are you perhaps a little bit hoping for a good show?
Fu Yunyi exclaimed "Ah!" and suddenly grabbed Xia Zhiyi's hand, asking, "Didn't you just say you were going to the restroom? I've drunk too much water, why don't we go together?"
He felt he couldn't bear to look at it anymore.
That's terrifying.
Xia Zhiyi: "... Okay."
He understood what Fu Yunyi meant: out of sight, out of mind.
As the two stood up, they all turned to look at the other three people on the stage.
Upon learning that the two were going to the restroom, the three of them didn't ask any further questions.
Qin Yue hesitated for a moment and said, "I think it's almost over, but it's already eleven o'clock. Should I leave early to prepare the food?"
Xia Zhiyi hesitated for a moment. "I'm afraid it's inconvenient. I think we'll have to go on stage at the end."
We will express our gratitude to all those who participated in the auction. Although most of them participated online via live stream and were not present, the necessary procedures still need to be followed.
Qin Yue sighed, "Then lunch today will probably be delayed by an hour or two."
After Xia Zhiyi and Fu Yunyi left the scene, they walked along the path to the restroom and could still hear noises behind them.
Fu Yunyi: "This has probably caused quite a stir; we're probably trending on social media now."
Xia Zhiyi: "That's a good thing. With more people paying attention, it can also deter some people with ulterior motives."
Upon hearing this, Fu Yunyi was somewhat puzzled. "What 'someone with ulterior motives'?"
Xia Zhiyi smiled, meeting Fu Yunyi's questioning yet innocent gaze. After thinking for a moment, she explained, "Just consider it overthinking on my part. It's just that I've seen a few similar news reports before, such as staff members of charitable organizations abusing their power for personal gain."
There's no need to go into too much detail; just get the gist of it.
Fu Yunyi understood.
He frowned, then, as if remembering something, smiled again, "You don't need to worry about that. Hangu Group is involved in this charity event. They are experienced and have strict controls, so there won't be any opportunity for anyone to embezzle the funds."
Hilarious! With his uncle watching over things, anyone who dares to touch the donations will have their hand chopped off by his uncle.
Xia Zhiyi hearing Fu Yunyi's words, Xia Zhiyi's eyes flickered slightly, and she smiled, "Yes, that would be best."
Otherwise, a good thing could turn into a bad thing, affecting social values and also having a negative impact on the production team.
Xia Zhiyi has returned to this world with only two things on her mind: first, to take revenge and send everyone who deserves to be sent to the Orange Garden; and second, to live a good life.
He had lived many lives for others, but no matter how wonderful those lives were, they did not entirely belong to him.
He is essentially just an Ordinary Person who wants a peaceful life and for his family to live to a ripe old age.
Ultimately, everything he learned and did was for this one purpose.
Thinking of her family and Xia Wanyi, Xia Zhiyi's eyes softened. She calculated the time in her mind and began to look forward to meeting her sister after the show's recording ended.
Fu Yunyi, oblivious to Xia Zhiyi's distraction, continued, "But calling it a small auction really is a stretch; it was over in the morning. Teacher Jian Zhu should be having lunch with us. She prepared all the ingredients when she ordered, but I wonder if Director Gong will come up with some kind of scoring system during lunch and trick us again."
Xia Zhiyi upon hearing this and said, "Probably not. Director Gong isn't that bad. Everyone has worked hard these past few days. Director Gong shouldn't assign any more tasks today; let us have a good rest."
Otherwise, filming this show would be too tiring.
The almost 24-hour live broadcast already makes it impossible for the guests to fully relax; leaving them no room to unwind would be going too far.
However, apart from Zhou Kai who left, most of the guests who came to record the show this time were aware that they couldn't keep up the act in front of the live camera, so they all more or less used a relatively authentic personality when recording the show.
This will reduce mental strain and make things easier.
This is what is known as true nature.
In comparison, among the guests, Xia Zhiyi herself is probably the one who disguises herself the most.
But this is because he has developed a habit from playing other people in so many past worlds, and he doesn't feel tired of it.
As Xia Zhiyi thought to herself, she then thought of Fu Yunyi, whose preconceived notions had been shattered by this program, and turned to look at him.
Fu Yunyi, oblivious to Xia Zhiyi's earlier words, continued, "That would be best, otherwise I really would have to be rude to Director Gong."
Xia Zhiyi smiled and asked, "How am I being impolite?"
Fu Yunyi was taken aback by the question and pondered for a moment.
Just as he was about to answer, an unexpected figure appeared in his line of sight. Caught off guard, Fu Yunyi blurted out, "Uncle, what are you doing here?"
Xia Zhiyi turned her head upon hearing the sound, and was also quite surprised.
Is this... over?