"300, 000, 000..…..." Lu Zi Zhen raised his paddle, and with that price, no one dared to fight with him against it. The red Ruby was so beautiful, he had a few collections of it, but it doesn't hurt to add more to his collection.
Looking at the people already afraid of going up against Lu Zi Zhen, he knew the deal was sealed already.
"Sold!"
The final call echoed through the elegant auction hall as polite applause followed. Lu Zi Zhen lowered his paddle with a quiet nod, calm and composed as always.
The ruby now belonged to him, another treasure added to his already vast collection. The entire family knew he loved collecting such precious gemstones.
The gem was delivered with utmost care, nestled in a velvet-lined box. Lu Zi Zhen received the gemstone and checked it out carefully.
"It's so beautiful!" Lu Wan Ruyi admired it as Lu Zi Zhen checked it out. It was blood red and sparkled so brightly.
"Is it?" Lu Zi Zhen placed it on his mother's palm... "It's yours! A beautiful woman like you deserves beautiful things!"
Lu Wan Ruyi's eyes widened in surprise, her lips parting slightly. "Ah Zhen…" she murmured, touched and also shocked because, apart from paintings, Lu Zi Zhen was obsessed with gemstones. "This ruby is worth a fortune."
She received it carefully placing it in her hands.
Lu Zi Zhen simply smiled, his eyes filled with warmth. "It's just money. You have given me more than any treasure could ever compare. Let me spoil you a little. You deserve everything."
She blinked back tears that threatened to fall, her fingers gently closing around the velvet box. "You always say that, but each time, I still feel overwhelmed. Thank you." She kissed him on the cheeks. No one would understand her sentiments. They have traveled together on a long journey! No one would ever understand it.
"Geez! Ain't I here to spoil her?" Lu Zhi Hao grumpily snatched the velvet box away and kept it for her. This was normal and he would always feel jealous.
"Hehe..... Daddy, I ain't trying to outshine you! We two are different people you know!" He softly giggled while smirking before gazing away.
Lu Zhi Hao didn't dare to argue, he couldn't Qin when it came to Lu Zi Zhen. He had a sharp mouth and was smart.
Item number twenty-four: Personalized Scholarship Fund
"This item is special," the emcee spoke up explaining. "A chance to sponsor the full education of ten underprivileged children, complete with named recognition and mentorship opportunities. Starting bid: 300,000."
The room quieted. This wasn't jewelry or luxury—it was impact. People hesitated because they weren't going to gain anything out of it! Some had bought previous antics and gemstones, and this one wasn't worth it.
Lu Zhi Hao didn't hesitate. "One million." This was enough to sponsor a few students, more than ten up University level.
There was a murmur of admiration and surprise. They didn't doubt his generosity and above all, he had money.
Lu Wan Ruyi turned around and looked at him, eyes soft with adoration, "That's so generous of you... Good work!" She highly supported him. So long as he was doing a good deed, she would always support him.
He leaned closer, whispering, "It's nothing compared to what you have given us." He kissed the back of her hand he was holding intimately.
Final Item: A Custom-Built Children's Library Wing
"Ladies and gentlemen, our final auction item of the evening—a full-scale children's library wing in the capital's oldest hospital, designed with art therapy rooms, reading pods, and a mother-baby bonding lounge. Naming rights included. Starting bid: 800,000."
Lu Ting Cheng raised his paddle. "Two million."