Chapter 248: Chapter 249: Heart of the Kingdom, A Rare Ne


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    Xia Yangyang had originally nned on avoiding her.


    Xia Yangyang nonchntly replied, “Nothing.”


    She then turned around to leave.


    “Stop.”


    Xia Yangyang turned back around: “Do you have any secretive instructions?”


    “Xia Yangyang, regardless of the promises made by my brother, I want you to stay away from him. He and Ah Chen have been best friends since they were young. If their rtionship is ruined because of you, I won’t let you off.”


    Xia Yangyang felt very ufortable: “Why would their rtionship sour because of me?”


    Shen Manbing stepped forward, her haughty and cold gaze scanning Xia Yangyang, “I just don’t understand, do you have extraordinarily beauty or spectacr abilities, but please, behave yourself. I hate women like you, seemingly innocent and harmless, but filled with cunning ns and schemes. I’ve seen plenty of schemes in the entertainment circle. If you want topete with me, you’re still far from ready.”


    After saying this, Shen Manbing left with grand strides in her high heels.


    Xia Yangyang wore a perplexed expression.


    She could tell that Shen Manbing’s words had implied meanings, which were as insinuating as arrows shot from a crossbow. But she couldn’t understand what she was hinting at.


    Since they had already shed, Xia Yangyang decided to let it slide.


    She took out a mobile phone from her handbag and sent a message to Gu Qichen.


    Every piece of clothing she was wearing was sponsored by famous designers, including the small handbag in her hand, which was adorned with expensive pink diamonds and worth a fortune.


    Therefore, Xia Yangyang was being extra careful.


    “So boring.” Xia Yangyang sent a message to Gu Qichen.


    In a short time, Gu Qichen replied with a message, “Thene back first, I will pick you up.”


    “No way, it’s work. But it would be great if you were here.”


    Xia Yangyang also sent a sighing emoji.


    Xia Yangyang waited for a while, but Gu Qichen did not send any more messages.


    Xia Yangyang thought he must be busy working overtime and did not want to disturb him.


    At this time, Lu Yao came over, “Yangyang, why are you here alone? The auction is starting. Let’s go together.”


    She was bored anyway.


    Xia Yangyang went with Lu Yao to another exhibition hall.


    The priceless jewels previously on disy were being auctioned one by one.


    The starting bids were all over one million.


    The price of some antique jewelry even skyrocketed to tens of millions.


    Lu Yao admired them and said, “I really wish one day, someone could gift me one of those nes. Wearing it, I’d feel like a British royal princess.”


    Xia Yangyang teased her: “Having a vi hanging around your neck, isn’t it tiring?”


    Lu Yao gave her a yful eye roll: “Xia Yangyang, you really don’t know romance!”


    Xia Yangyang thought the nes were indeed beautiful, but to her, these luxuries were only embellishments and had no hold on her.


    Moreover, except when necessary, she never wore nes, bracelets and the like, feeling them to be restrictive.


    The jewelry was being auctioned one piece after another.


    Shen Manbing had sessively bid on three pieces with a total value exceeding fifty million, drawing admiring gasps.


    Finally, it was time for the final auction.


    The auctioneer said, “Up next is the main attraction of our auction, I know you all can’t wait. Now, everyone, please go to the second-floor exhibition hall to appreciate the top-ss jewel, the heart of the kingdom. I hope your journey will not be in vain.”


    Everyone became excited.


    This ne is known as the ‘Heart of the Kingdom’ in Chinese. It is said to have been a treasured piece of Queen Elisabeth II. She’s not just a ruby ne, but a symbol of supreme power and honor, only fit for a true queen.