When Gu Dai witnessed this, she felt a headache coming on. Initially, she had only Song Ling to contend with; now Zhou Ci had joined the fray.
As these thoughts crossed Gu Dai's mind, her phone buzzed. It was a message from Zhou Ci.
Zhou Ci: If you like it, I'll win the bid and give it to you.
Gu Dai replied: No need. If I want it, I'll bid myself.
After sending the message, fearing Zhou Ci might ignore her request, she quickly added another.
Gu Dai: Don't bid!
Song Ling was unaware of the conversation between Gu Dai and Zhou Ci. However, seeing them engrossed in their phones, his irritation grew.
Taking a deep breath and adjusting his tie to ease his tension, Song Ling raised his sign and declared, "600 million."
Zhou Ci was about to place another bid, but after seeing Gu Dai's messages, he hesitated and reluctantly withdrew his hand.
Without missing a beat, Gu Dai shouted, "1 billion!"
Instantly, the room was abuzz.