Upon hearing the words 'Dragon Warlord,' the women and everyone present were stunned.
Especially Murong Shuang.
She had been seeking information about the Dragon Warlord daily, but with very little success.
Now, she desperately wanted to know what Lu Ming meant.
She impatiently asked, "Lu Ming, you said this crown belongs to the Dragon Warlord. What do you mean by that?"
Others also looked at Lu Ming, completely bewildered.
Waiting for a reasonable explanation.
Lu Ming smiled easily and said, "This crown is actually the遗物 (yíwù - relic) of a deceased friend of the Dragon Warlord. He cherishes the memory of his departed friend, which is why he wants to bid for this crown at this auction."
Lu Ming paused and continued, "For some special reasons, it's inconvenient for the Dragon Warlord to be present, so he gave me a bank card and entrusted me to handle this matter for him."
Oh?
So there was a hidden connection?
Murong Shuang frowned and asked, "You're just a piece of trash who guards graves. Why would the Dragon Warlord let you handle this?"
Lu Ming explained, "Because I once advised the Dragon Warlord to acquire the cemetery project, leaving a very good impression on him. Furthermore, I guard the graves of martyrs, and the Dragon Warlord respects martyrs the most. Thus, he was very friendly towards me. It so happened that he knew I would be attending this auction, so he trusted me implicitly and entrusted me to bid for this crown on his behalf."
The staff member also confirmed, "That bank card just now was indeed the Dragon Warlord's exclusive Black Gold Dragon Card. Mr. Lu is not lying."
So that's how it is.
With this explanation, it all made sense.
"I knew it! Where would a gravekeeper like him get 1 billion in funds? So it's the Dragon Warlord's money, no wonder."
"The Dragon Warlord is as rich as a nation. Forget 1 billion, he could easily take out 10 billion or even 100 billion without batting an eye!"
"Ultimately, Lu Ming is just running errands for someone."
"To think I looked highly upon him earlier. Turns out he's just an insignificant nobody who's good at flattering the Dragon Warlord."
"Heh, no matter how well he flatters, he's still just a gravekeeper!"
The other women also found Lu Ming's explanation reasonable.
Especially Jiang Mengxin.
Frankly, she had found it difficult to accept earlier.
Because Jiang Mengxin had always looked down on Lu Ming and treated him very poorly. If Lu Ming were truly wealthy, he would surely retaliate against Jiang Mengxin!
Then Jiang Mengxin would have to be polite to Lu Ming, something she absolutely could not tolerate.
The venue fell silent.
Murong Shuang stared at Lu Ming for a few seconds, calculating in her mind: Since this crown was what the Dragon Warlord wanted, she absolutely could not compete for it.
But then, Murong Shuang suddenly burst into laughter.
She patted Lu Ming on the shoulder and said with a laugh, "Since it's a task entrusted to you by the Dragon Warlord, do it well. Remember to deliver this crown to the Dragon Warlord, because I will have the Dragon Warlord personally place it on my head when I get married!"
Huh?
What are you talking about?
Lu Ming frowned and said, "What do you mean by having the Dragon Warlord personally place it on your head?"
Murong Shuang replied, "Murong Shuang will only marry one man in her lifetime, and that is the Dragon Warlord! Therefore, when I marry the Dragon Warlord, of course, I will have him place this crown on my head. Do you have any questions?"
Questions?
Heh!
Lu Ming rolled his eyes and thought to himself: I would rather remain unmarried for life than have you.
Poor Murong Shuang had no idea how big of a mistake she was making. The Dragon Warlord was standing right in front of her, yet she never recognized him.
Lu Ming couldn't resist taunting, "This is just wishful thinking on your part. What if the Dragon Warlord doesn't love you and doesn't want to marry you?"
"Impossible!" Murong Shuang declared, "Whatever I, Murong Shuang, set my mind to do, I have never failed! With my figure, looks, demeanor, status, and wealth, I am absolutely worthy of the Dragon Warlord! I will do my utmost to make the Dragon Warlord fall in love with me."
"Heh, good luck then."
Murong Shuang cast one last glance at the crown, her gaze as if she were looking at her wedding dress.
She was delighted that the Dragon Warlord had acquired the crown.
She murmured to herself, "Dragon Warlord, I will make you fall deeply in love with me and personally place this symbol of love on my head!"
Lu Ming, on the other hand, merely sneered at her retreating back.
Impossible.
Lu Ming would never marry Murong Shuang in this lifetime!
From the moment Murong Shuang tore up their engagement, their fate together was completely severed.
However, Lu Ming was curious about what expression Murong Shuang would have when she learned the truth.
She would surely be shocked.
The auction in the venue continued.
Meanwhile, in the corridor outside the venue, Shen Yushu paced back and forth, muttering curses.
His subordinate asked with concern, "Young Master, getting angry like this won't do anything but harm your health."
Shen Yushu glared at his subordinate, "Then tell me, what should I do? What can I do to kill Lu Ming and vent my anger?"
The subordinate glanced around, ensuring no one was near.
Then, he took out a small red bottle from his pocket and grinned sinisterly, "Young Master, look at this."
Shen Yushu glanced at it. "What is this thing?"
The subordinate opened the bottle, revealing small red pills inside.
He said obsequiously, "Young Master, this is the latest black technology researched in the US underground, the 'Carefree Aphrodisiac Pill'!"
The name alone suggested it was not proper.
Shen Yushu asked, "What does this thing do?"
The subordinate explained, "If you take one pill, it can rapidly increase a person's hormones in a short period, driving their desires to the extreme! If you take two or three pills, they will lose control and want anything they see! Even a pig."
Shen Yushu's interest was piqued.
He pressed further, "And then? Quick, continue."
The subordinate said, "Young Master, aren't you angry that Lu Ming snatched your woman and stole her away from you? Fine, let's set up a trap. We'll make Lu Ming take three Carefree Aphrodisiac Pills, then lock him in a room with a sow and thoroughly ruin his reputation!"
Shen Yushu heard this and burst into laughter.
"Good, that's a great idea!"
At the same time, Shen Yushu added, "That's not enough. We must also install cameras in the room! Then, we'll broadcast it live in the main hall of the venue, letting the Jiang sisters, Qiao Ling, and Yuan Keying all see Lu Ming's affectionate moment with a sow! Not only will it tarnish Lu Ming's reputation, but it will also sever their feelings for Lu Ming! Killing two birds with one stone."
The subordinate gave a thumbs-up, "As expected, Young Master, you are the clever one!"