Her gaze was so direct that before she could retract it, it was caught by that person.
He paused slightly, then nodded politely at her. Zhu Ning also nodded blankly.
After this brief exchange, Song Ya introduced politely, "This is Mr. Pei Jin, the head of Deep - Sea Technology in the capital."
"And this is Miss Zhu Ning from the No. 1 Villa in Jinting Yufu. Miss Zhu's family mainly develops overseas and keeps a low - key profile in the country."
"Hello."
He reached out his hand first.
Zhu Ning stretched out her hand. "Hello."
His palm was warm and broad, with long and strong fingers.
After the greeting, Song Ya was about to personally show Pei Jin around the venue.
The crowd gradually dispersed. Zhu Ning was still in a daze when He Wenhui bumped her arm lightly.
"Staring stupidly?"
Zhu Ning said, "Is that Mr. Pei just now from the Pei family in the capital, that Mr. Pei..."
"Yes." He Wenhui looked at his back. "It's the booming Pei family."
The Pei family is full of legends.
The grandparents were military and political giants with remarkable military achievements. The father is a high - ranking diplomat of the country, a big figure who always appears on major events on the national TV station. The mother is a business tycoon and an industrial giant who made it onto the Hurun Rich List in the 1990s. Pei Jin himself is based in the capital. The Deep - Sea Technology he runs, although seemingly a private enterprise, is actually connected to the military industry, with a market value of over 100 billion.
No wonder Song Ya attached so much importance to him.
He's a real playboy prince.
Not far away, it was announced that the car show was about to start. Models and sports cars made their appearance. The opening cars were luxury cars worth millions, like Porsche, Land Rover, Bentley, Rolls - Royce... The guests took their seats to enjoy the eye - catching display of models and luxury cars.
Song Ya led Pei Jin to their seats. While talking, Song Ya nodded and greeted Zhu Ning across the way with a smile.
The host introduced the car - buying method for this event. "This time, we'll use the auction - rush mode. The first person to raise their sign for the car they like will get it. If there are more than three people raising their signs, a bidding will automatically start..."
While the host was introducing on the stage, someone patted Song Ya on the shoulder. "Why don't you invite Miss Zhu to sit next to Prince Pei? Are you afraid she's not up to the occasion?"
The speaker was Liu Hong, a friend of his elder brother. They only had a surface - level relationship and only interacted in business.
Song Ya said, "If you keep talking like this, I'll have to kick you out."
"I'm just joking." Liu Hong then asked, "By the way, where did you find this young lady? I've never seen a young lady from a rich family with the surname Zhu in the country."
Song Ya's eyes darkened. He forced a smile and said, "Miss Zhu's family develops overseas. It's normal that you haven't had contact with them."
"Is it really a low - key family or just made up?" Liu Hong's eyes were full of mockery. "Could she be a fake socialite?"
Duan Zimo poked his head out from the side. "What fake socialite? What are you talking about?"
Liu Hong said, "I'm talking about Miss Zhu. Such a sudden appearance, and someone just naively believed in her. I'm just saying, maybe there's something fishy about that No. 1 Villa that someone is so proud of."
There were guests everywhere. Song Ya didn't want to lose his temper. He held back his anger and said, "What do you mean? Can't I even be sure about my own neighbor?"
"Who knows?" Liu Hong shrugged and said with a smile, "Maybe she rented the villa. Hey, I heard you gave her the license plate 0001. You're so generous. You didn't sell it to me even when I offered a higher price, but now you just give it away so easily. Are you so sure she's a real rich girl? But you should be careful. Fake socialites these days have all kinds of ways to climb up. You'd better not make a wrong bet. Giving her whatever she wants, you might end up losing everything."
Song Ya's face turned black.
Duan Zimo's face wasn't looking good either. Although he also had doubts about Zhu Ning's identity, he wouldn't chew on someone's tongue in public and humiliate her as a vain liar.
"Really? A liar couldn't pay 65 million in full. Come to think of it, Miss Zhu is actually a benefactor of our Duan family." Duan Zimo said coldly. "Moreover, this is a car show, a place to make friends through cars. Since Miss Zhu is here, she's a guest and a friend. It doesn't seem very friendly for Young Master Liu to talk like this, does it?"
Liu Hong raised his hand to show surrender, but there was no sign of being convinced in his expression. His eyes looking at Zhu Ning were full of contempt and mockery.
Over the music in the venue, Zhu Ning didn't know what they were saying across the way, but she could clearly feel the unfriendliness in that person's eyes.
She searched her memory for this person. Song Ya had introduced him. He seemed to be the son of a collectibles company.
She had never had any contact with him. Why did he have such malice towards her?
He Wenhui beside her also noticed Liu Hong across the way.
Turning to meet the confusion in Zhu Ning's eyes, she said concisely, "Song Ya bought the license plate 0001 for 8 million. Liu Hong wanted to buy it, but he didn't sell."
Zhu Ning suddenly understood.
Then she was shocked. Just for this?
He Wenhui had always been socializing in this circle. She knew Liu Hong's temper and personality very well. She knew he was petty and loved to curry favor with the powerful and bully the weak.
She roughly guessed what he had said, so she asked Zhu Ning, "Do you like any cars? Do you have enough money? If not, I can lend you some."
For this new friend introduced by Song Ya, whose background she didn't know well yet, she followed her heart and showed enough kindness.
Zhu Ning was slightly stunned when she heard this.
Lend her money?
Suddenly, she smiled.
"No need."
"I have enough."
She called out, "System."
The next second.
[Ding! The host has spent a total of 5 million. The time - limited ten - fold rebate reward has been activated. Please actively consume to get the rebate.]
[Task countdown: 09:59.]
Ten - fold rebate!
Zhu Ning's breath caught for a moment, and her fingers suddenly tightened.
The system didn't provide the funds directly, which meant she had to pay for the first step herself.
Zhu Ning calmed herself down and looked at the million - dollar luxury cars on the stage. Her eyes fell directly on the car being introduced.
Rolls - Royce Ghost.
It cost 5 million.
Ten - fold rebate would mean getting 50 million...
He Wenhui asked, "My budget this time is only 20 million. I'll probably just buy one sports car. What about you? What are you going to buy?"
"I'll just buy a little."
Buy a little?
He Wenhui followed her gaze. It was the Rolls - Royce Ghost, worth 5 million.
It was neither too high - end nor too low - end.
Did "buy a little" mean her budget was only this much?
Right after she said that, the next second, Zhu Ning raised her sign and directly bid for the car.
"I'll take it!"
The other onlookers were stunned by her decisiveness, and no one else raised their signs for a moment.
According to the rules, Zhu Ning directly got the right to buy.
She simply took out her bank card, entered the amount and the password. The next second, a message about the money received came to her phone.
[You've spent 5 million yuan in Huaxia Bank today and received 50 million...]
50 million!!!
In just a short while, there was 50 million more in her account!!!
Her heart started beating rapidly, and Zhu Ning felt her body getting hot with excitement!
Come on again!
On the other side, Liu Hong sneered. "Buying a so - so car in such a hurry. She must be afraid someone will snatch it away." He looked at Song Ya. "It seems that this Miss Zhu you brought here doesn't have much real strength. Well, isn't your company involved in many bank loan projects? Why don't you go up and promote them now?"
Song Ya had endured him enough today. He gave him a cold look and was about to speak when suddenly, he heard a clear voice.
"I'll take it!"
He was slightly stunned and looked over. Zhu Ning raised her sign again and aimed at a McLaren Speedtail worth 12 million on the new display. She simply paid for it.
Liu Hong sneered disdainfully. "It's only 10 million."
"I'll take it!"
The expression on his face froze slightly.
The third car was a Hongqi S9 hybrid super - car, worth 15 million.
She paid again without hesitation.
"Even if you add them all up, it's only 30 million. There's nothing special about it..."
"I'll take it!"
The fourth car was a Lamborghini Revuelto full - carbon top - of - the - line version, worth 22 million.
Liu Hong's face turned pale. He had a bad feeling. Sure enough, the fifth car came!
"Koenigsegg Gemera, 30 million.
"I'll take it!"
"Pagani Huayra R, 30 million..."
"I'll take it!"
The sixth car...
"Ferrari Daytona SP3, 32 million."
Zhu Ning threw out her card. "Swipe it!"
The seventh car...
In less than ten minutes, she directly bought seven luxury sports cars!
Everyone in the venue looked at her as if she were some terrifying being.
One by one, the signs in their hands either dropped or broke.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully spending 12 million. A rebate of 120 million has been sent to your bank card...]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully spending 15 million. A rebate of 150 million has been sent to your bank card...]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully spending 22 million. A rebate of 220 million has been sent to your bank card...]
A series of numbers rang in her head, and a series of bank arrival messages popped up in front of her eyes.
In less than ten minutes, the rebate was 1.46 billion!!!
Zhu Ning felt dizzy due to the excitement and the rush of blood to her head. She put her hand on the handle of the chair beside her.
A billionaire...
Now, she was a billionaire!
He Wenhui beside her was so shocked that the sign in her hand suddenly dropped to the ground, and her eyes widened.
She said she would buy a little.
But it turned out to be buying a "billion" worth!
Duan Zimo was so scared that he stood up directly from his chair.
Hey, Miss Zhu!
Don't treat money like confetti!