Chapter 623 - 646 This slap is really loud
The auctioneer continued, "Not only is this diamond valuable, but it also has a story. Just now, two ladies requested many people to bear witness that one of them would donate an amount that is twice the value of what the other lady donates, and this diamond that’s being auctioned is from one of the ladies."
When Cui Jiali had earlier indicated she wanted witnesses, some people had already taken notice of her and Meng Xiaofei. Upon hearing the auctioneer’s words, everyone looked around, and Cui Jiali looked especially proud, scanning the room with a triumphant air as if afraid no one would recognize her.
Pointing towards Cui Jiali, the auctioneer said, "The original owner of the item we are auctioning is right over there."
With a radiant smile and raised hands, Cui Jiali waved gently to the people around her. She struck a pose of elegance and humility, accustomed to attending large events, she wasn’t intimidated. Even under the gaze of the crowd, she felt more triumphant, but she cleverly concealed her pride, which made her seem all the more sophisticated and layered.
Sure enough, all eyes turned to her. For most people here, a diamond was nothing extraordinary, but the auctioneer had made it sound very special. The chance to get to know someone who could donate such a diamond at a charity auction was not to be missed.
"Hello, everyone, my husband and I have always been committed to philanthropy. So, this time, I am donating these diamond earrings. My husband had them custom-made for me in South Africa. I love them, but for the sake of charity, I am willing to sacrifice them, however much I like them, to help those poor children. I hope everyone here will extend a generous hand to assist these unfortunate kids," she said.
Although her speech was quite hypocritical and transparent to all, they gave her a symbolic round of applause for being willing to donate something so valuable.
This made Cui Jiali even more proud. Tonight, she relished the attention she was receiving, particularly in a place filled with the wealthy, and she felt a sense of achievement.
The auctioneer then added, "We truly admire this lady’s gesture and her dedication to doing good deeds. After another lady donated a diamond of eleven carats, she insisted on donating twice as much. Now let’s auction off this eleven-carat diamond."
"An eleven-carat diamond!" A woman exclaimed in surprise immediately.