[R18] These men are poisonous – “These Men Are Poisonous” Chapter 159 [English]

Chapter 159 Auction

Fang Jinglun’s apartment was previously decorated very simply, so even though it was only separated from Zuo Ning’s apartment by a wall, the movement was not very loud and it was not too noisy.

But it was different now. The entire five suites on the first floor were being renovated, and the partition wall in the middle of some two suites had to be demolished. There was such a big movement all together, not to mention being able to write quietly every day. Zuo Ning felt that his eardrums were almost unbearable.

For other residents, it may not be that much of a problem. After all, the renovations are done during working days and most people have to go out to work. But Zuo Ning, who stays at home and codes every day, really cannot accept such an environment.

“Conspiracy, everything is their conspiracy! Because they can’t move in yet, and they are jealous that I live next door to you, so they deliberately made such a big noise to block us, just to prevent you and I from living a good life.”

Regarding the endless noise every day, Fang Jinglun asserted this.

When he thought about the fact that none of those scheming boys were fuel-efficient, Zuo Ning felt that it was really possible.

“So, Ning Ning, let’s move away. You see that you need a quiet environment every day. This place is obviously not suitable. I just bought a villa by Yueming Lake. Don’t you like it very much? Then move in. The villa is spacious. I can hire two more nannies to take care of your food and daily life every day, ensuring that you can complete your writing in the best condition.”

Seeing that Zuo Ning remained silent, Fang Jinglun continued, “Don’t like the villa? Then continue living in an apartment. I bought a large apartment by the Yangtze River. You can move in at any time.”

“Yeah.” Zuo Ning nodded repeatedly and looked at he with a half-smile, “I almost forgot, you are also a scheming boy.”

Fang Jinglun:……

Of course, Wen Kaian also euphemistically offered to provide Zuo Ning with a place to stay temporarily, but Zuo Ning didn’t agree. He just went to a nearby library or cafe to write with his notebook every day, and then returned to the apartment to rest at night.

In fact, she had originally thought that if she really decided to live in Mayor S, she would have to buy an apartment that suited her needs. After all, this apartment was older and the layout was not very good. Who knew that these men who were not short of money were busy so fast, and before she could decide whether to buy a house or not, they all became her neighbors.

Even if she wants to buy a new house now, it will take at least several months before she can officially move in. During this period, she will still have to deal with the noise. Since she doesn’t want to live in any man’s house or a hotel, after much thought, this old apartment is better.

Wen Kaian is different from Fang Jinglun. Fang Jinglun often has the temper of a child, being clingy, cheating and acting coquettishly, so he will pester Zuo Ning whenever he has free time.

Wen Kaian has always been a gentleman and very restrained. Except for occasionally chatting with Zuo Ning and asking her to have dinner, the rest of the time they live in separate homes and are busy with their own affairs.

Until that Friday, Zuo Ning accompanied him to attend an art auction.

She is naturally not interested in these things, unlike Wen Kai’an, who often travels between such occasions due to work and hobbies.

So she came here this time just because she had been at home for too long and wanted to go out for some activities, and it was rare for Wen Kaian to invite her to accompany her, so she couldn’t refuse. She didn’t expect to meet an “acquaintance” as soon as she arrived at the door of the hall.

“Miss Lian?” Zuo Ning was really surprised to see the woman who came up to greet him enthusiastically.

Lian Qiyun still looked mature, elegant, noble and generous: “I didn’t expect to meet Miss Zuo here. We are really destined.”

“Yes, it’s quite fate.” Seeing the staff handing the number plate to Lian Qiyun, Zuo Ning said with a smile, “Miss Lian also has something he likes?”

“Well, there is a guqin that grandpa likes. Although it is a bit expensive, as the daughter-in-law of the Qiu family, it is appropriate to prepare a gift for grandpa.”

She said this so deliberately that even Wen Kaian could hear the showoff and provocation in it, but He just took the number plate, nodded slightly to Lian Qiyun, then hugged Zuo Ning and sat down.

Glancing back at Lian Qiyun who was sitting elegantly behind them, Zuo Ning whispered: “You shouldn’t have brought me here today.”

Wen Kaian frowned: “You hate her? Does seeing her make you feel bad?”

Zuo Ning chuckled softly: “It’s not that I’m in a bad mood, but I’m afraid that you will be in a bad mood soon.”

Seeing Wen Kaian’s confused look, Zuo Ning continued, “I’ll explain to you after it’s over. Let’s wait and see what happens.”

The subjects of the entire auction are works of art with historical value, and the prices are naturally higher. But for bidders who come to bid for these things, the most important thing is money, so the competition is fierce.

The starting price of the Guqin that Lian Qiyun wanted to sell was three million, which was actually not too expensive. However, in the end, a group of people scrambled to raise the price to six million, and Lian Qiyun directly bid eight million to get it.

After the guqin, many objects with different prices were successively displayed, the cheapest of which was a colorful mother-of-pearl tobacco bottle from the Qing Dynasty, with a starting price of only 100,000 yuan.

Zuo Ning whispered to Wen Kaian: “Please help me take this photo.”

Wen Kaian was puzzled: “You like it?”

“Anyway, you must be right to listen to me. Someone will grab it from you in a while, so don’t worry about anything and just raise your sign.”

Although Wen Kaian was confused, he did so because he trusted Zuo Ning.

At first, there were a few people bidding with him for the cheapest antique, but when the price reached 200,000, those people also gave up.

“Two hundred thousand once, two hundred thousand twice…Okay, No. 13 raises the sign. The price now is two hundred and twenty thousand. Is there a higher price?”

Hearing the number 13, Zuo Ning raised his lips and smiled, and Wen Kaian seemed to understand something.Because he had noticed that Lian Qiyun’s number plate was exactly thirteen.

“Two hundred and twenty thousand once… The placard was raised on the 16th, and the current price is two hundred and fifty thousand…”

“Two hundred and eighty thousand…”

“Three hundred thousand…”

Wen Kaian and Lian Qiyun kept scrambling to raise the placards until the price was raised to 500,000. Everyone at the scene could not help but talk about it, and they all looked at the two people who were not giving in to each other in confusion.

“Eight hundred thousand!” The conventional price increase model obviously made Lian Qiyun impatient, so she simply raised a sign and shouted the price.

“One million!” Wen Kaian was not to be outdone.

“One and a half million!” Lian Qiyun seemed to be even more determined.

Not only the buyers at the scene, but also the auctioneer were dumbfounded. They really didn’t understand how these two people came to terms with each other and raised the most worthless thing in the room to such a price.

Wen Kaian continued to hold up the sign: “Two million!”

“Three million!”

“Four million!”

“Five million!”

“Six million!”

“Ten million!”

Lian Qiyun shouted out ten million in one breath, and the people present did not even dare to express their anger. The whole atmosphere was serious and subtle.