Murong Shuang walked into the venue and, as luck would have it, her gaze immediately met Lu Ming's!
It was worth mentioning that Lu Ming was once Murong Shuang's fiancé.
After Murong Shuang tore up the engagement agreement, she thought she would have no further connection with this lowly gravedigger and would never see him again in her life.
But she never expected that Lu Ming would be like a fly, constantly buzzing around her.
The sight of Lu Ming gave Murong Shuang a headache.
She walked towards Lu Ming with evident displeasure.
This move stunned Shen Yushu, "No way? What the hell? Even General Murong has been won over by Lu Ming? Oh my god, tell me this isn't real, that I'm dreaming!"
Even Xu Jun, who had seen his fair share of grand occasions, was startled.
He murmured to himself, "Doctor Lu, you're not joking with me, are you? General Murong has been taken by you too?"
Everyone held their breath, staring blankly at Murong Shuang.
Those four women were even more tense.
If Murong Shuang also took a liking to Lu Ming, would they stand any chance of winning?
Impossible.
If Murong Shuang wanted to snatch Lu Ming, no other woman could possibly compete!
Murong Shuang walked up to Lu Ming and stopped.
She met Lu Ming's gaze.
A few seconds later.
Murong Shuang said coldly, "Lu Ming, why can't I shake you off no matter where I go? Are you following me around like a ghost because you want to find an opportunity for revenge?"
Huh?
Everyone was taken aback.
The mood was not right!
Judging from Murong Shuang's words, she didn't like Lu Ming but had a grievance with him.
Shen Yushu secretly snickered, "Haha, this damned Lu Ming actually dared to offend General Murong, he's dead!"
The other women were also surprised.
You could offend anyone but not Murong Shuang.
However, everyone still couldn't understand how Lu Ming, a mere gravedigger, had the opportunity to offend Murong Shuang.
Jiang Mengxin was the most nervous.
The Jiang family and the Murong family were already mortal enemies.
With the death of Old Master Jiang and Murong Shuang becoming a three-star general, their family strengths were diverging more and more.
Whether the Jiang family could survive depended on Murong Shuang's will.
In Jiang Mengxin's opinion, she wanted to mend relations with the Murong family. After all, considering the current strength of both families, opposing Murong Shuang would be akin to seeking death.
But unfortunately.
Someone didn't think so.
Lu Ming chuckled lightly and provocatively said, "What do you mean I'm following you around like a ghost? Murong Shuang, get it straight. I came first, and you arrived later. You're the one who's been following me like a little shadow all day, understand?"
Uh...
Upon hearing this, the entire hall erupted.
"My God, what nonsense is this gravedigger spouting? Is he tired of living?"
"I've seen it all now. This is the first time I've seen someone so fearless, daring to contradict General Murong to her face!"
"Even the mayor has to give General Murong some respect. Where did a gravedigger like him get the courage to talk back to General Murong?"
"There aren't many fools like this who court death."
Beside him, Jiang Mengxin was utterly dumbfounded. She had been thinking of mending the relationship between their families, but Lu Ming's words only made it worse!
And that wasn't all.
Lu Ming went on to make even bolder statements.
He looked at Murong Shuang and said coldly, "I joined the Jiang family only to fulfill my master's last wish, not to seek revenge on you. To put it bluntly, you're not worth my effort! But if you insist on going against the Jiang family, and insist on dealing with them, then Murong Shuang, I can only regretfully tell you that you are seeking your own doom!"
Awesome!
Domineering!
Arrogant!
Regardless of Lu Ming's true strength, his words alone were enough to make him legendary.
In the entire Jinling, there was no one else who dared to utter such threats to Murong Shuang.
People started discussing amongst themselves.
"This gravedigger is truly tired of living, to utter such harsh words. There's no hope for him."
"He's probably given up, knowing he's going to die anyway, so he might as well go all out."
"Poor thing, he's going to die young."
Earlier, people had envied Lu Ming for having four beautiful women by his side. Now, they felt pity and sympathy for him.
To die at such a young age.
It was indeed pitiful.
But to everyone's surprise, Murong Shuang not only wasn't angry, but she burst into laughter.
"Hahahaha!!!"
Murong Shuang looked at Lu Ming with disdain and said, "Lu Ming, you are the first man to dare to speak to me so harshly. I must admit, compared to those cowardly wimps, you have some courage. But you can only have the satisfaction of speaking your mind. With your current status and the Jiang family's current situation, what can you use to fight me?"
She paused, then continued, "Lu Ming, you really want to fight me, don't you? Then let's fight. I'll show you what despair is, what it means to be powerless to change things!"
With that, Murong Shuang flicked her sleeves and walked past Lu Ming with a commanding stride.
Her words today also indicated that Murong Shuang would target the Jiang family!
Although the Murong family had always targeted the Jiang family, their actions had been clandestine. This exchange between Murong Shuang and Lu Ming had brought the conflict into the open.
In the future, the Jiang family would face even greater difficulties.
Watching Murong Shuang's retreating back, Jiang Mengxin's heart was breaking.
She glared at Lu Ming in anger and scolded, "You utterly useless good-for-nothing, why did you have to go and offend General Murong? Do you think the Jiang family is living too comfortably?"
Lu Ming replied dismissively, "Whether I offend her or not, she will target the Jiang family anyway. Does it make a difference?"
Uh...
Jiang Mengxin was stumped.
Yes, did it make a difference whether she offended her or not?
"Sigh..." Jiang Mengxin sighed, realizing she had no choice but to accept this reality.
After the brief interlude.
Xu Jun took the stage amidst the attention of everyone present.
He stood at the center of the microphone and began to formally introduce the guests, the auction process, and the purpose of the donations.
"To support the disaster areas, and to help the disaster-stricken people regain their good lives, all proceeds from today's auction will be donated to the disaster areas! I hope that all the elites of Jinling present will show their compassion and bid generously for today's collection."
"Enough said, let us now present the first auction item of the day."
Xu Jun snapped his fingers, and an assistant immediately pushed a cart onto the stage.
On the cart was an exquisite crown.
Xu Jun smiled and said, "This crown was worn by the sixth king of the Empire of the Sun Never Sets. It is adorned with 4 rubies, 11 emeralds, 16 sapphires, 227 pearls, and over 2800 diamonds of various sizes. It is brilliant and dazzling, possessing immense collectible and historical value."
Everyone gazed greedily at the crown, their hearts stirred.
Xu Jun cleared his throat and continued, "The starting bid for this crown is 300 million! Now, esteemed elites and magnates, please begin your bidding."