Shanghai Embroidery Lady

Chapter 92 Charity Auction
"Already left? When?" Ye Zijin looked at the warden in disbelief.

The warden said in a daze, "He's gone. He was released early in the morning. I saw him go out."

Ye Zijin's heart sank, Zhao Jinnian was gone, and he didn't know where he would go, and he really had nowhere to go.What Ye Zijin was worried about was that Zhao Jinnian knew the truth that his second wife had passed away two years ago... He is really a poor man. The two women he loved most in his life left him, and his family was ruined.

Ye Zijin asked again: "Then did he leave anything behind or say where he's going?"

The warden shrugged blankly, and said, "None, but a young lady came to ask just now. This Zhao Jinnian may have avoided you on purpose."

"Who else asked?" Ye Zijin asked hurriedly.

The warden thought for a while, and said, "That woman is wearing a gauze scarf, and she is very well dressed. She looks a bit like that singer... I can't remember the name for a while, but I saw it a few times in pictorials."

Zhimei... Ye Zijin remembered that delicate and indifferent face.It seems that Zhao Zhimei also wanted to come to pick Zhao Jinnian out of prison, but both of them failed, and Zhao Jinnian was obviously avoiding them on purpose.

Seeing that Ye Zijin was thoughtful, the warden smiled again and said, "Miss Ye, please speak more kindly to Boss Meng in the future. I have lived up to his instructions. Zhao Jinnian has lived a good life in the prison for the past few years. , and did not seek death again."

Ye Zijin had some doubts in his eyes, "Boss Meng once asked you to take care of Zhao Jinnian?"

"Yes, yes. Boss Meng sent someone to tell me to take good care of Zhao Jinnian, and said that if he wanted to die, he would not care about his mother's life. I remember that person asked me to say something about the old lady. I followed suit. I told you, Ms. Ye, you have to trust me, Zhao Jinnian has been doing well since then." The warden responded repeatedly, fearing that he would miss the opportunity to claim credit.

Ye Zijin suddenly felt bad, Meng Haoxiang did this only to use the second wife to prevent Zhao Jinnian from seeking death, but now that Zhao Jinnian is out of prison, if he knows the truth, he doesn't know what will happen.Ye Zijin was a little anxious, if Zhao Jinnian couldn't bear the blow and another accident happened, wouldn't all previous efforts be wasted, and the second wife's painstaking efforts would be in vain.

In a moment of desperation, Ye Zijin had no choice but to find Xiao Xia to help find someone.But she and Xiao Xia hadn't seen Zhao Jinnian for a long time, so Ye Zijin was not sure if she was suddenly asked to describe Zhao Jinnian's figure and appearance.In the end, I could only give an outline based on my previous memories, but what she described was clearly a dignified nobleman, which was quite different from the image of a prisoner who had just been released from prison.Xiao Xia had no choice but to take someone to look for it first, and Ye Zijin went to places where Zhao Jinnian might have gone to look for it, such as the old house of the Zhao family.

After searching for a long time, there was no result. Ye Zijin was a little frustrated, but she really couldn't think of where Zhao Jinnian would go.When she returned to Shen Ji, it was almost dusk. Seeing her, Xiaoyue pulled her over anxiously and happily and asked, "Why did you go to pick up Master Zhao Er today for so long? Boss Meng has already sent someone to urge you I came back, and even sent a set of jewelry, saying that I want to pick you up for a charity dinner."

It was only then that Ye Zijin remembered what he had agreed to yesterday, raised his eyes to look at the pendulum clock, and hurried into the inner room to pack up his clothes.

When she arrived at Licha Hotel, the banquet had already started.Because Ye Zijin didn't have an invitation card and didn't come with Meng Haoxiang, she was stopped by the guard outside the restaurant.

Ye Zijin guessed that Meng Haoxiang was already in the hotel, but she couldn't inform Meng Haoxiang now, so she was helpless.After all, he was late, Ye Zijin felt a little apologetic, thinking that he promised well yesterday, but today he forgot all about it because he was looking for someone, it would be reasonable for Meng Haoxiang to be angry about this.Ye Zijin suddenly had the idea of ​​leaving, but on second thought, being late was already a breach of promise, wouldn't it really be a breach of promise if he walked away again.Ye Zijin had no choice but to stand outside the door and wait, hoping to meet someone he knew and take him in.

The night in early autumn is as cool as water. Licha Hotel and the magnificent buildings on the Bund face each other across the Suzhou Creek. The Broadway Building on the west side is brightly lit, and the Waibaidu Bridge is like a rainbow lying on the waves.Ye Zijin was only wearing a sleeveless cheongsam with white magnolia pattern and sky blue stand-up collar. She forgot to bring her shawl because she came out in a hurry, so she could only wait outside the hotel with her arms folded. If she wanted to come, even if she couldn't get in in the end, at least she did what she promised.

"Miss Ye? It's such a coincidence, why don't you go in? Boss Meng, how can you bear the cold outside alone." A man walked up to Ye Zijin and said mockingly.

Ye Zijin remembered that this man was none other than Ding Kai, the number one playboy, one of the four sons of Shanghai. The colorful silk scarf echoes the unique floral bow tie.

"Master Ding, hello." Ye Zijin responded politely, not wanting to have too much communication with this man, so she moved a few steps aside calmly.

Ding Kai looked at Ye Zijin, the corners of his mouth slanted, and said, "Could it be that you were blocked outside and couldn't get in? This Meng Haoxiang really doesn't know how to pity and cherish jade. How about I take you in?"

Ye Zijin wanted to refuse at first, but then thought again, as long as he goes in anyway, he just ignores this annoying man when he enters the restaurant.She forced a smile and said, "Then thank you, Young Master Ding first."

Ye Zijin followed Ding Kai into Licha Hotel.Tonight's charity dinner is really full of VIPs and celebrities, which is enough to show the power and high status of Yu Guanshan, the chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce.

The Peacock Hall on the top floor of Licha Hotel is spacious and luxurious, the walls are decorated with popular European stained glass mirrors, the huge floor-to-ceiling windows are hung with terracotta and beige curtains, elegant and comfortable, and the scarlet European classical pattern carpet under your feet is luxurious and stable. There was a western band playing in the hall, and guests from all walks of life chatted happily, and the women's skirts and smiles shuttled among the crowd.

After Ye Zijin followed Ding Kai into the Peacock Hall, Ye Zijin kept a distance from Ding Kai while looking for Meng Haoxiang.Ding Kai obviously saw her intention, walked forward with a smile, put Ye Zijin's hand on his arm naturally, and said casually: "You don't need to look for it, Meng Haoxiang already has He Manling as his female companion, Otherwise, you won't be stopped outside."

Ye Zijin followed Ding Kai's gaze, and sure enough, Meng Haoxiang was standing not far away talking with several men, and beside him stood He Manling in a western tunic and ocean blue dress.The two were clinking glasses with those people with their goblets, and Meng Haoxiang seemed in a good mood.

Ye Zijin felt a suffocation in her chest, but she couldn't go over to question her, so she had to watch from a distance.Did Meng Haoxiang find He Manling as his girlfriend because he didn't wait for her?It turned out that I was too naive to believe that he was different from those men in the upper class, and believed that he would treat me wholeheartedly.A kind of disappointment and sourness never before filled his heart, Ye Zijin secretly scolded himself for being confused, how could Meng Haoxiang lack women by his side, and there was never a lack of her.

Ye Zijin turned around and was about to leave, but Ding Kai grabbed her.Ding Kai looked at her slightly flushed face, smiled sarcastically, and said, "What? I'm leaving in just a while? Don't you want to dance with me?"

Ye Zijin shook off Ding Kai's hand angrily, and said coldly, "Sorry, I'm going back, so I won't accompany you."

Ding Kai stepped in front of her and said, "It's up to you whether you want to go or not, because there is a good show that you must help me complete."

As Ding Kai said, he pulled Ye Zijin's hand and walked towards the stage in the hall. At this time, the master of ceremonies was already standing in the center of the stage to announce the official start of the charity auction dinner, followed by the sponsor of the dinner, Yu Yu, the chairman of the Shanghai Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Guan Shan made a speech.Yu Guanshan is over sixty years old. Although he is skinny and has protruding cheeks and cheekbones, his spirit and demeanor are not inferior to those of young people. He looks very low-key and easy-going in a Chinese-style gown.The content of the speech is roughly the purpose of this charity auction. All the money from the auction will be used to build hospitals and set up schools.

Ye Zijin was dragged to the front of the stage, and the crowd gradually gathered. Standing in the front, Ye Zijin couldn't pass through the crowd without anyone noticing, let alone the auction had already started, it was too obvious to walk at this time.Ye Zijin had no choice but to temporarily stand beside Ding Kai, intentionally keeping a short distance from him.

Most of the auctioned items were antiques and paintings donated by a few big figures in the political or business circles. The on-site auction was very fierce. Even a few utensils that seemed ordinary to Ye Zijin also sold for staggering prices. In this charity auction, everyone is fighting for financial power and reputation.

When the master of ceremonies unveiled the last auction item, Ding Kai beside Ye Zijin blurted out, "I am willing to spend five thousand oceans to buy this sapphire necklace and give it to the beautiful woman beside me."

Ye Zijin felt that there were countless eyes on her, and she became the focus of everyone's attention in an instant. She was startled, could this be the good show that Ding Kai said, but why did he do it? Could it be that he wanted to borrow her To humiliate Meng Haoxiang...

The master of ceremonies was a little excited, and shouted whether anyone was willing to pay a higher price, and everyone was discussing, because everyone had heard a little about the lace news in the newspaper, and knew that Ye Zijin was Meng Haoxiang's girlfriend, so why did she become Ding Kai tonight? All kinds of speculation suddenly arose for the beautiful woman around her.

Just as the master of ceremonies was about to present the sapphire necklace to Ding Kai, a voice said coldly, "I'm sending ten thousand oceans."

Everyone saw Meng Haoxiang bidding [-] yuan, and the atmosphere suddenly became lively. Many good people were waiting to see the show. One was a big boss in the business world, and the other was a rich young man who spent his life and wine. Two men actually competed for this sapphire necklace for a woman. .

But Meng Haoxiang's next words made some people lose their heads.I only heard Meng Haoxiang add unhurriedly: "I'm paying [-] oceans, because this necklace matches the beauty around me very well."

He Manling's eyes widened in surprise, her joy was hard to hide on her face, and the little bird stood beside Meng Haoxiang quietly, ignoring all the gazes around her.

Ye Zijin's heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't help but look at Meng Haoxiang, only to see that he was still indifferent, as if the ten thousand oceans just now were just for the sake of Bo Jiaren's smile.Ye Zijin felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave, and the chill rushed from her feet to her heart.He Manling's attire today really matches the string of sapphires, and the two of them are a perfect match when standing together...

Meng Haoxiang glanced at Ye Zijin seemingly intentionally or unintentionally. The slender woman was wearing a sky blue cheongsam with a stand-up collar. Her neck was slender and her arms were white. See through.A bit of a faint fragrance and cold, very charming.It's just that the man next to her is not herself, but a worthless deadbeat.When Meng Haoxiang was wondering how Ye Zijin was with Ding Kai, he only heard Ding Kai snap his fingers, and said slowly, "I'm paying [-] yuan."

Everyone sighed unceasingly. It seemed that the two were really fighting, or it could be said that Dapu Yangxing and Baohui Yangxing had been grudges for a long time.

The following quotations set off a climax in the hall. Ye Zijin didn't even bother to listen to their quotations. She stared blankly at the tacit understanding between He Manling and Meng Haoxiang and the happy smile on He Manling's face. Inexplicably stinging.After an unknown amount of time, this string of sapphires finally found a new owner, that is He Manling.

During the intermission of the auction, Meng Haoxiang put the sapphire necklace on He Manling's neck with his own hands, which aroused the envy of countless women towards He Manling.Ding Kai left angrily after losing, and Ye Zijin had already fled in a hurry when the crowd dispersed.

Ye Zijin's footsteps were extremely fast, and her heart was extremely chaotic. The scene in the Peacock Hall just now felt like a slap in the face was slapped on her face, causing burning pain.It's because she is too self-righteous, because she is too overestimating herself, without her, Meng Haoxiang can still bring other women to appear in front of everyone.

With a crisp "snap", a wine glass fell to the ground and shattered into pieces. The red wine seeped into the carpet, leaving a dark red mark.

Ye Zijin apologized repeatedly, because she walked too hastily just now, she didn't pay attention to the people around her, and accidentally bumped into a woman passing by.

When she raised her head, a familiar yet unfamiliar face came into view, and Ye Zijin couldn't help calling out a name in a low voice, "Zhimei..."

(End of this chapter)