Surrounding this business tower, fully armed police and security personnel were everywhere. A line of cars had parked here, from which men and women, dressed in expensive attire and exuding a successful aura, stepped out one after another.

As Huaxia’s leading jewelry group, the jewelry auctions held by Mingzhu Group were always among the most prestigious in Huaxia, naturally attracting a large number of attendees.

Even if not for the jewelry itself, the power and influence of Mingzhu Group alone were enough to make these businessmen flock to participate. And among those attending, a significant proportion were women. After all, women are naturally drawn to jewels, and they wouldn’t miss such an excellent opportunity to attend.

By the time Ye Luo saw Ling Qingya’s Mercedes arrive, the area was already filled with luxury cars, and Ling Qingya’s million-dollar Mercedes was nothing to write home about here.

"This security is really tight," Ye Luo remarked as he got out of the car, looking around at the group of security guards and policemen with a look of surprise.

"The jewelry up for auction this time is worth over several billion, so naturally, the security has to be tight. Let’s go inside," said Ling Qingya.

As they spoke, the three of them made their way inside. Approaching the entrance, Ling Qingya presented a badge to the security staff, after which they were allowed to enter. Clearly, not just anyone could get in.

Inside the building, women in cheongsams stood as hostesses, guiding Ye Luo and his companions toward the auction hall on the upper floor.

The auction hall was spacious, with rows of chairs set up. At the very front was a raised platform, surrounded by railings, and guarded by four men in black.

All of them were sturdy, with stern faces and no trace of a smile, their foreheads marked with a fierce aura, and each radiating a sharp presence, their strength having reached the Late Stage of the Acquired Realm.

These four were clearly there to protect the jewels, and it seemed Mingzhu Group had made appropriate arrangements.

By this time, the auction hall was already filled with many people, all top figures from various industries in Zhonghai. Representatives from Zhonghai’s major enterprises and prominent families were present, including Han Youwei, the chairman of Han Group, who had hosted the previous cocktail party.

"Big Brother Ye!"

Just as Ye Luo stepped into the auction hall, a crisp, bell-like voice rang out. Liu Xiner, the young girl, appeared in front of him, wearing an emerald green dress that made her look delicate and charming.

Although not fully developed, she already had the makings of a stunning beauty. Her bright, pearl-like eyes looked at Ye Luo with a joyful smile twinkling in them.

"Big Brother Ye, we finally meet again, I’ve missed you so much," Liu Xiner said, smiling as she looked at Ye Luo.

Upon hearing her words, Ye Luo immediately felt a cold gaze sweep over him from beside him, undoubtedly coming from Ling Qingya.

Ye Luo’s face was somewhat awkward, not knowing what to say.

"Ye Luo, you’re here too."

At that moment, Liu Shiyun appeared, dressed in a purple gown, her exquisite and radiant face adorned with a bright smile, giving off the vibe of the girl next door.

"Beautiful sister, you’re here too, what a coincidence," Ye Luo said with a mischievous smile curling up his lips.

"Miss Liu, hello."

Just then, Ling Qingya fixed her gaze on Liu Shiyun and spoke directly.

Liu Shiyun’s eyes then turned to Ling Qingya, greeting her with a gentle smile, "President Ling, you’ve arrived as well."

Suddenly, Ling Qingya and Liu Shiyun, two distinguished figures from Zhonghai, stood together, exchanging glances.

The atmosphere suddenly seemed a bit tense, and Ye Luo stood by with an inexplicably uneasy feeling, his eyes sweeping over the two great beauties.

"Damn, these beauties won’t start fighting, will they?" Ye Luo worriedly speculated.

But just then, another shout rang out, and as Ye Luo turned his gaze, he felt somewhat overwhelmed.

"Ye Luo!"

Nie Wenling’s voice came through, her red hair shining as she approached, wearing a red T-shirt and blue shorts, exuding a kind of straightforward personality. By her side was Nie Wenyu, dignified and tranquil, looking as pure as a lily flower, her beauty not at all inferior to Ling Qingya and Liu Shiyun.

With the arrival of these two additional beauties, Ye Luo suddenly found himself standing amidst six beautiful women, three of whom were considered top beauties in Zhonghai and had extraordinary family backgrounds.

Instantly, all eyes in the auction hall turned towards them, and as they saw so many beauties gathered in one place, many young men looked at them with amazement, casting envious, jealous, and resentful glances at Ye Luo, who stood among the group of women.

"Hmph!"

From a distance, Wang Tiancheng’s eyes watched Ye Luo intently, flickering with a cold glint.

At this moment, Ling Qingya, Liu Shiyun, and Nie Wenyu—the three top beauties—all exchanged glances filled with unspoken communication.

"The auction is probably about to start, so let’s find a place to sit down," Ye Luo said, feeling obliged to intervene. He truly believed something untoward might happen if he didn’t, with all the women he was close to gathered around him, leaving him feeling quite overwhelmed.

"Brother Ye, come sit with us," Liu Xiner said directly to Ye Luo.

"Ye Luo, my sister and I have something to discuss with you, come sit with us," Nie Wenling quickly interjected, while Liu Xiner shot her a glare.

"Sorry, he’s from my company, he has to sit next to me. Ye Luo, let’s go," Ling Qingya said coldly and indifferently, before heading forward.

"Sorry, we’ll talk later," Ye Luo apologized to the two beauties with a smile and hurriedly followed; he definitely didn’t dare to disobey Ling Qingya now, or else he estimated that he’d be immediately kicked out of Ling Corporation.

"Hmph!"

Nie Wenling and Liu Xiner both snorted at each other, while Nie Wenyu and Liu Shiyun nodded and smiled, then they returned to their own seats.

"You know a lot of women, don’t you?"

Once Ye Luo sat next to Ling Qingya, she looked straight ahead with a cool voice.

Ye Luo felt a tingling sensation on his scalp as his brain spun quickly, then said, "It’s just mutual acquaintance, I’ve treated them for their ailments."

Ling Qingya glanced at Ye Luo with a faint expression and said nothing.

What’s with that look? Could she be jealous? Ye Luo speculated and felt it was a bit unlikely. It had only been a few days, could this woman really have gone from loathing the Ye Family’s young master to liking him? Was his charm really that great?

Ye Luo thought somewhat narcissistically.