Chapitre 214: Sour Grapes for What You Can’t Have

Before the auction began, Gu Qinnian quietly asked Qi Chao what his goal for the night was.

"Elder Yan's painting donated out of goodwill, or the golden-threaded, intricately carved jewelry box?"

Qi Chao smiled faintly. "Big Brother, don't you think that jewelry box would suit Chi Yu perfectly?"

Gu Qinnian had thought so too; that's why he had set his sights on it from the very beginning.

But Qi Chao also fancied the same item, which made things tricky.

When the jewelry box made its grand appearance, the spotlight illuminated its surface, revealing a palm-sized, gemstone-encrusted treasure that shimmered brilliantly, exuding extraordinary opulence.

The host announced the starting bid: three million.

The attendees, all affluent figures, raised the stakes in increments of ten thousand with ease.

Five minutes later, the price had reached six million.