Chapter 220: Chapter 217 The Fool Who Squanders MoneyChu Mengyao somehow got hold of a Jade Bracelet, and after Meng Hao and Ji Tian kept raising the bid, Ye Fan offered a billion, leaving everyone stunned.

    It would be okay if the Jade Bracelet was actually valuable, but the thing is, it’s not worth much.

    "Having money sure is a luxury." Someone muttered sourly.

    Everyone knew there was a good show ahead, but who would end up with the Jade Bracelet was still anyone’s guess.

    Nobody had much faith in Ye Fan; even Liu Shangxiang doubted he could win the Jade Bracelet.

    "I’m really curious to see what happens next?" Shen Tingting widened her eyes with interest.

    "Miss Li is quite smart, making President Chu’s Jade Bracelet the last item. It’s a brilliant move, and also inviting Meng Hao and Ji Tian, this will definitely be a great show." Mayor Niu chuckled strangely. sea??h thё ηovёlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "That’s the essence of a charity auction, raising more funds to help those in need. It’s a good approach, and with Mr. Ye in the mix, the game will surely be more fun." Li Qianru laughed charmingly.

    Liu Shangxiang was anxious and quickly said, "Mengyao, what are you and Ye Fan up to? Competing with those two guys, isn’t that just asking for trouble? Even if you win, it’ll be a costly victory. Why bother?"

    "A wise man has his plans, so don’t worry. Just watch and see." Chu Mengyao raised her nose proudly.

    As everyone waited eagerly for the next round of bidding.

    Just as Meng Hao and Ji Tian glared provocatively at each other, then mockingly at Ye Fan.

    Chu Mengyao spoke up, aiming her complaints at Ye Fan with a mixture of warmth and annoyance, "How can you be so wasteful? A worthless bracelet picked up from the street, and you bid a billion on it. Even if you’re wealthy, you wouldn’t be foolish enough to spend a billion on that worthless bracelet. It’s hard to understand what you’re thinking, you can’t help but be despised."

    Just as Ye Fan called out a billion, Meng Hao had no intention of bidding further when Chu Mengyao’s words were heard.

    "Nani!" Everyone’s hearts trembled again, Chu Mengyao’s words shocked them out of their wits.

    "President Chu picked up the Jade Bracelet on the street. This seems plausible; even if it’s not picked, it must have been randomly acquired from somewhere. With President Chu’s demeanor, it’s hard to imagine her wearing such mundane jewelry."

    "The quality of that Jade Bracelet seems pretty low, definitely an ordinary item."

    "They are competing at high prices for the Jade Bracelet, as President Chu said, not only wasteful but also foolish. If President Chu thought slightly better of the bracelet, the three would fight tooth and nail for it just to win her favor; but the key is President Chu doesn’t care for it and looks down on the men around her, and must look down on Meng Hao and Ji Tian even more."

    "In such a situation, the Jade Bracelet becomes a hot potato, better off unloaded than kept."

    The murmurs among the crowd spread; no one expected to watch a good show anymore, because the show had already begun. Ye Fan, Ji Tian, and Meng Hao were all bidding, and with each bid, they appeared even more foolish — wasn’t this the biggest show?

    "For a worthless Jade Bracelet, bidding so high, how foolish can one be?" Chu Mengyao added with disdain on her face.

    In her heart, she was immensely proud, an air of superiority gazing down at Ye Fan, saying, "Ye Fan, you’re adorably stupid, going this far to play along with me, how endearing. Especially your current expression, it’s the cutest. Do you know that?"

    Ye Fan scratched his head gloomily, pretending to be aggrieved and looked down upon by Chu Mengyao, while thinking in his heart, "You can pretend all you want, to play along with you, I have to sacrifice a bit, but watching your calm exterior and childlike glee inside is quite amusing too."

    The fact that Chu Mengyao and Ye Fan understood each other’s thoughts and true intentions was unknown to others.

    "Damn, how did it end up like this?" Ji Tian’s eyes darkened, utterly displeased, then suddenly relaxed and happily said, "The Mengyao I admire never wore such mundane jewelry. Fighting for something Mengyao doesn’t care for is self-inflicted pain. Besides, I don’t want to be seen as a fool by Mengyao."

    "Let that fool Ye Fan be the idiot; it’s better not to see or hear it." Meng Hao thought to himself.

    Soon, both Ji Tian and Meng Hao simultaneously gave up bidding on the Jade Bracelet. Neither wanted to be seen as fools by Chu Mengyao, especially since she made such a public statement. Continuing to bid would be rushing to act the fool, and neither of them wanted to do that.

    "Interesting, I didn’t expect such a twist." Li Qianru’s eyes showed contemplation.

    "Indeed, President Chu is quite amusing. Just a few words sealed Meng Hao and Ji Tian’s mouths. And, who would want to rush to play the fool and be scorned by President Chu?" Mayor Niu pondered for a moment before speaking.

    Li Qianru and Mayor Niu, both old foxes, noticed something was off, but they couldn’t guess what other tricks were hidden in Chu Mengyao’s words.

    "An impressive woman indeed, with just a few words, she got her own item auctioned back to herself. Though it cost a billion, it left a memorable impression on everyone, especially Mayor Niu, who supervises these charity funds. It didn’t reach a sky-high price, but the impact it had is quite significant."

    Shen Tingting chuckled, realizing the intricacies that even Chu Mengyao and Ye Fan’s immediate circle couldn’t, indicating her sharp and meticulous mind.

    "Do you two think it’s fun?" Liu Shangxiang glared at Ye Fan and Chu Mengyao, softly muttering, "Don’t assume I’m stupid; I can see you two are clearly in sync like a couple."

    "It’s fun." Chu Mengyao sniffed, saying matter-of-factly, then added lightly, "What’s so strange about spending a little money to leave a good impression? If it’s a waste, I’ll be upset if I spend too much, so this is the way it has to be."

    "You’re really smart." Liu Shangxiang complimented, then quickly corrected herself, "No, this isn’t smart; it’s as cunning as an ancient fox spirit."

    "Don’t envy me, you can’t be like me." Chu Mengyao became even more smug.

    "Let us give a warm applause to congratulate Mr. Ye on acquiring President Chu’s Jade Bracelet," the host enthusiastically announced.

    "Though Mr. Ye seems foolish in President Chu’s words, doing it for her makes any foolishness worthwhile."

    "Indeed."

    The crowd’s mood subtly shifted, no longer viewing Ye Fan as foolish but rather seeing him as courageous.

    Especially the ladies, their eyes towards Ye Fan filled with affection, wishing they had someone as ’foolish’ as Ye Fan by their side.