Inside the venue, Shin Si-nam leaned to the side, one arm draped over the back of his chair, chatting with an acquaintance behind him.
As he spoke, his gaze kept drifting towards the exit of the passage.
On the phone he was holding, there was a message that Xin Ying had just sent.
Xin Ying said that Lin Leyao tends to keep things to herself, and asked him to be mindful of her when participating in activities and to help her if needed.
Upon seeing Xin Ying's words, Xin Si Nan curled her lip and retorted that Xin Ying was making a fuss over nothing.
Despite saying that, Xin Sinan couldn't help but sigh that his younger sister had really fallen for him this time. He was very curious as to why his younger sister had suddenly become so fond of Lin Leyao.
Xin Si Nan stared at the entrance of the passage.
My phone beeped again; Xin Ying had sent another message.
Keep an eye on Liu Fang, and make sure this guy stays away from my wife.
Liu Fang had been gone from the inner area for quite some time, and Xin Si Nan had not seen him there.
He edited his message in reply: "So what if there were rumors? Why are you watching so closely?"
Xin Ying ignored his teasing and said directly, "This Liu Fang is very cunning; keep an eye on him. Don't let my wife suffer."
Xin Si Nan answered decisively: 【Okay.】
After staying inside for a while, Shin Si Nan got up and prepared to go out.
Lin Leyao greeted Liu Fang and then shut her mouth and said nothing more.
Seeing her like this, Liu Fang decided not to say anything more. She stepped aside, clearing the narrow passage for her.
As she stepped back, she saw Lin Leyao, not far away, flashing a big smile in her direction.
Liu Fang saw her smiling in her direction, but before she could react, she saw someone pat her shoulder from behind.
"Hello, Mr. Liu, I am Xin Si Nan from Chu Nan Entertainment."
As soon as Xin Si Nan stepped out, she saw the two people standing face to face. The words Xin Ying had told her immediately popped into her mind, and she became alert.
She gave Lin Leyao a look and then took the initiative to greet Liu Fang.
Liu Fang paused for a moment when he saw Xin Si Nan, then greeted him, "Hello."
With a smile on his face, Xin Sinan asked very proactively, "President Liu, why did you come out? I was about to say hello to you when I turned around, but you weren't here."
Liu Fang replied, "I came out for a smoke."
The stainless steel ashtray on the top of the trash can next to the passageway was covered with cigarette ash.
Xin Si Nan said with a smile, "E-cigarettes are more convenient. I also have a smoking addiction, but I don't have to hide from people when I use e-cigarettes."
Liu Fang smiled but said nothing.
While the two were talking, Lin Leyao went directly into the inner area.
Lin Leyao had barely settled into her seat when the stage began taking pictures of the next celebrity.
This time, Bai Xin will be on stage.
Lin Leyao and Bai Xin had no prior interaction, but now, because of Xin Ying and Xu Hong, they have become acquainted. She had already greeted Bai Xin backstage.
Bai Xin, as the youngest actress in the Chinese entertainment industry to have won every award, was undoubtedly the last to appear on the red carpet this time.
However, because she needed to leave in time that evening, she went on stage early during the auction and sold the items she had prepared.
Bai Xin was auctioning off a ring.
The host explained that Bai Xin made the ring herself five years ago while traveling in France. Because it took her several hours to make, it was very meaningful.
After the host finished his introduction, people in the audience raised up their bidding signs.
The wealthy businessmen in the audience were very enthusiastic, and soon several of them raised their paddles, instantly raising the ring's value to four million.
This ring was worth less than a few hundred yuan, but its value increased many times over in an instant.
The host then asked if anyone wanted to raise the price further.
At that moment, someone in the audience raised a paddle and offered ten million yuan.
The host became instantly excited when he saw the price on the sign.
"Our Miss Xu Hong quoted ten million yuan. I didn't misread it. Are you sure it's ten million yuan?"
Xu Hong nodded from below the stage.
The host was very excited, and his voice instantly became louder.
After three prompts, Bai Xin's ring was finally auctioned off to Xu Hong for ten million yuan.
As soon as the host finished speaking, enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.
Everyone was quite surprised and astonished. It was a charity gala held by the entertainment industry, and no one expected that someone would be willing to spend so much money to film something worthless.
Xu Hong's shot immediately ignited the atmosphere at the scene.
The host invited Xu Hong to the stage.
The host was very excited and asked Xu Hong why she suddenly raised the price so much and bought the ring.
Xu Hong looked at Bai Xin beside her.
On a stage where thousands of people were watching, the two expressed their subtle feelings through their eyes.
Xu Hong said, "I really like Teacher Bai Xin. I've liked her ever since I met her when I was thirteen. I bought Teacher Bai's ring for ten million today because I think it's worth the price. At the same time, I hope that the money I donate can help people in need and contribute to the public welfare cause of our country."
No one knew about the relationship between Xu Hong and Bai Xin. After hearing Xu Hong's words, the host was amazed: "Ms. Xu, you've liked our Teacher Bai since you were so young? It's not easy to like her for so many years. You are truly a devoted fan."
Xu Hong smiled and nodded, saying, "She was the first person I liked when I entered puberty, and I've liked her ever since."
The host asked Bai Xin, "Ms. Bai, is there anything you'd like to say?"
Xu Hong's open and honest confession on stage reminded Bai Xin of the time when Xu Hong, who was fearless at the age of twenty, made a confession to the world within her own circle.
Bai Xin's ears turned bright red. She smiled and said earnestly, "Thank you for your kind words, Miss Xu. I will cherish them."
The conversation between the two was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience.
Under the watchful eyes of the whole world, I openly and honestly say that I like you.
Lin Leyao looked at the two wonderful people on the stage with admiration in her eyes.
The couple had been married for ten years, but their relationship was kept secret. They went through countless difficulties that others could not imagine.
They used to hide their relationship, but now they've gradually moved from behind the scenes to the forefront. Lin Leyao knows that even though they're divorced, they will eventually get back together.
This time, their love and marriage were no longer hidden, but a passionate romance that attracted worldwide attention.
Lin Leyao couldn't help but think of herself, and she felt that she should also take some action.
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Chapter 73
Xu Hong's move brought the Fashion Star Charity Gala to a climax. Her ten million yuan donation and her confession attracted a lot of attention online, and the two of them became trending topics on various platforms.
The auction between the two ended quickly, and soon the host invited Lin Leyao to come up on stage.
The work Lin Leyao auctioned was an oil painting she created when she was ten years old.
The host quickly proceeded with the auction according to the established procedure.
Several wealthy businessmen in the audience raised their paddles, and the price stopped at two million.
The host repeatedly asked if anyone wanted to raise the price.
Just as the host was about to announce the completion of the transaction, Shin Si-nam suddenly raised his paddle.
His actions were sudden and shocking.
Upon seeing the astonishing number on the bidding paddle again, the host's face flushed with excitement. He stammered a couple of times and said, "Our CEO, Mr. Xin, of Chu Nan Entertainment, has bid ten million. Although this is a redundant statement, I would like to ask Mr. Xin again, are you sure you want to bid ten million for Le Yao's oil painting?"
Xin Si Nan sat calmly in the audience and nodded.
The host exclaimed "Wow!" with great excitement.
When the host first saw the first ten million, he was able to calm down quickly, but not long after, someone else offered the same high price for the event he was hosting.
The key point is that these two bidders didn't offer prices sequentially, but rather they announced their prices all at once.
That was amazing, absolutely amazing!
The host was quite impressed, but tried to calm himself down and double-checked whether anyone had raised the price.
The host spoke very slowly.
"Ten million once, anyone want to raise the price?"
The camera was focused on the area where the wealthy businessmen were sitting, and no one was raising a sign.
The host repeated, "Ten million, second time, anyone want to raise the bid?"
Someone in the control room pointed the camera at Liu Fang in the audience.
Close-up shots of Liu Fang's facial expressions were displayed on the large screens on both sides.
Liu Fang held the price tag in her hand. She really wanted to bid on Lin Leyao's work, but when she thought about how Lin Leyao had just avoided her, Liu Fang hesitated with a serious look in her eyes.
The host on stage looked around the audience and spoke again: "Ten million, for the third time..."
Liu Fang's heart skipped a beat. Just as she was about to raise her sign, she heard the host on stage suddenly become excited and shout, "President Xin, is there something you want to say by raising your hand?"
Xin Sinan had something to say, and without waiting for other staff to make arrangements, the host jumped off the stage and quickly handed her the microphone.