CHAPTER 365: CHAPTER 345: WHY ARE YOU LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT?

While chatting, a new item on the auction stage caught Jiang Ruan’s eye. According to the host, it’s a top-tier set of Buddha Beads from Tibet.

Each bead is inlaid with different Heart Sutras or sayings, meant to bless the wearer with peace and health.

The beads are a deep sandalwood color, and the engraved patterns are gilded, appearing heavy yet elegant under the lights.

They suit him well.

Jiang Ruan was instantly taken by them. She asked the man excitedly, "Do you find these Buddha Beads beautiful?"

Bao Ye glanced at them, a flicker of light passing through his dark eyes. He touched the Buddha Beads on his right wrist with his fingertip and removed them, "I already have some."

These beads do resemble the ones being auctioned.

But the inlaid scripts are different.

Perhaps from familiarity, Jiang Ruan inexplicably felt that the ones on stage suited him better.

"I think they’d look great on you."

"I’ve often let you give me gifts, but I haven’t given you anything yet."

Jiang Ruan said.

"No need." Bao Ye wrapped his arm around her waist, smiled, and asked her, "What do you think I’m missing?"

Jiang Ruan understood what he meant and pouted, "Of course, you’re not lacking anything."

"You’re Mr. Bao, after all. You’ve got money, influence, what could you be missing?"

Bao Ye chuckled, "Why does that sound so sour?"

"Money and power are superficial things."

"However, truly, I’m not missing anything, so don’t overthink it. Moreover, it’s only natural for men to give women gifts. Not giving anything, making your woman feel wronged, would just be embarrassing himself."

Hearing this, Jiang Ruan blinked her eyes, full of admiration, "Mr. Bao, wow, you’ve got such a grand perspective."

Bao Ye: "..."

"So, you’re giving me gifts just to save face?"

Bao Ye: "..."

His fingers gently pinched her waist, pretending to be fierce, "Are you taking advantage of this?"

But his eyes were smiling.

He didn’t use any actual force.

It was just an act.

Jiang Ruan giggled, clutching his long, elegant hand, and teasingly said, "Don’t pinch. It tickles."

At the same time, she glanced towards the auction stage from the corner of her eye.

The starting price for the Buddha Beads wasn’t high, just five million.

In the blink of an eye, the price reached twenty million.

Suddenly, Jiang Ruan raised her other hand with the bidding paddle.

Her soft but powerful female voice echoed through the entire venue, "Thirty million."

She raised it so quickly that Bao Ye hadn’t even reacted, watching her petite profile as she looked determinedly at the auction stage.

Hearing her call out the high price of thirty million.

Bao Ye felt a strong jolt in his heart.

He was well aware of her assets.

And Jiang Ruan has always liked only to receive money, never to spend it; he often teased her about being a little money-grubber.

Yet she was willing to spend thirty million to buy him a gift now.

It would be a lie to say Bao Ye wasn’t moved.

The Buddha Beads, auctioned from five million to thirty million, were already at an astronomical price, even though they were rare items.

Many modern people don’t believe in Buddhism.

This includes many prestigious families who, compared to the gods and Buddha, believe more in family values and interests.

As a result, there aren’t many people interested in the Buddha Beads.

The host on stage held a hammer, asking questions, and the display translated: "Thirty million once, thirty million twice, thirty million~three times! Sold!"

"Congratulations to this young lady for obtaining..."

Seeing that it’s been hammered down, Jiang Ruan breathed a sigh of relief.

Luckily, no one contested her bid.

Otherwise, she would’ve had to spend even more money.

Of course, if the price had really gone up to fifty million or something,

then she wouldn’t have bid.

Too expensive, unaffordable.

Thinking of this, she turned her head only to meet Bao Ye’s deep, dark eyes, currently staring intently at her.

The emotions in his eyes were too complex, yet too serene, causing Jiang Ruan to pause momentarily.

In just a few seconds, she snapped back, smiling sweetly, "Why are you looking at me like that?"