The entire auction hall was filled with an eerie silence.
All eyes were fixed on Box Number One.
Shock.
Bewilderment.
Confusion.
Disbelief.
Various expressions flickered across the faces of the attendees.
No one had expected that the patron in Box Number One would purchase the diamond, acclaimed as the most beautiful on Planet Blue, to fashion it into a ring!
Especially those within the industry. In their minds, a diamond of this caliber wouldn't be made into a ring even by a super-rich magnate, as no material, no matter how exquisite, could be deemed worthy of such a gem.
Even the auction guests, accustomed to the finest luxury items, were stunned by this declaration.
In everyone's eyes, the best way to preserve such a diamond was through collection. After all, it was an item worth nearly two billion US dollars. Anyone would treasure it like an ancestor. Who would be extravagant enough to turn it into a ring to wear on their finger?
"Are you sure you want to have it set into a diamond ring?" Even Master Charlie was utterly bewildered.
Having spent most of his life working with diamonds, and having finally produced the most satisfying piece of his career, he had envisioned countless ways patrons might handle the diamond, known as "Meteor." However, he had never imagined anyone would be extravagant enough to make it into a ring.
The value of this diamond was simply too immense.
Even top magnates bought them solely for collection.
Just like those in Boxes Three and Four, they had purchased them to serve as their most prized possessions.
Master Charlie couldn't fathom anyone being extravagant enough to actually use it.
"Of course, I'm preparing it for my wedding," Box Number One spoke again.
Upon hearing this statement,
the venue erupted in a clamor!
A wedding ring!
This person had spent nearly two billion dollars to buy a wedding ring!
"Is he joking, buying a diamond like this for a wedding ring?"
"Damn, what an unimaginable idea. A diamond worth nearly two billion dollars made into a wedding ring, that's too extravagant!"
"The guest in Box Number One has barely spoken tonight, but every word has shocked the entire audience!"
"This auction was truly worth attending, just to witness such a magnate!"
"Such astonishing words. To use this Meteor as a wedding ring, could the bride be a princess of some country?"
"I think he's joking. Even with all the money in the world, one shouldn't waste it like this. Besides, how many women on Planet Blue could possibly be worthy of a wedding ring made from this diamond?"
Most of the attendees were businessmen, and profit was their primary motivation. Therefore, they found the actions of Box Number One to be utterly absurd.
Of course, besides businessmen, there were also individual buyers.
Some successful men had brought their female companions to bid on one or two works from Master Charlie's studio to please them.
At this moment, those young women completely ignored the men beside them, their eyes gazing enraptured towards Box Number One.
They were projecting themselves into the fantasy!
They were completely immersed in their imagination.
At the wedding.
A man, like a Prince Charming, walks from afar.
Under the gaze of the entire world, he slowly kneels on one knee, takes out the diamond ring that would drive all women on Planet Blue to madness, and gently asks, "Will you marry me?"
"I will!"
One young woman, lost in her reverie, cried out.
"Will you what?" The man beside her was utterly baffled.
"Look at others, I want a diamond ring made from Meteor too!!" The girl suddenly felt that the man beside her, who usually spent lavishly, had lost his original charm.
The girl's outburst drew the attention of everyone around.
They had seen this kind of wealthy man keeping a girl too often.
But they still enjoyed watching it. After all, the people present were all wealthy, belonging to the same circle, and the sense of identification was strong.
The man, finding himself the center of attention, forced a smile.
He took a deep breath to ease the awkwardness, then stared at the girl and taunted, "Do you think you're worthy?"
Normally, this statement would have been labeled him as a scumbag by many.
However, at this moment, many people nodded in agreement.
It was the same sentiment: few women on Planet Blue were worthy of this diamond.
And while the girl in front of him was beautiful, she was not.
In an instant, the girl, cornered, blushed fiercely and began to curse, "I must have been blind to have followed you, you short, thin, fat pig!"
With that, she covered her face and ran out of the auction hall, sobbing.
Leaving behind the man who was trembling with rage after his flaw had been exposed.
"What is it, Master Charlie? Do you have a problem?"
Seeing that Master Charlie had remained silent for a long time, Su Yu in Box Number One wondered if he was being swindled. He clearly remembered the auction rules stating that the buyer of "Meteor" would have the master personally craft the setting.
If Master Charlie refused, Su Yu would have to find someone else to do it, which would be a huge loss.
A master of Charlie's caliber would charge at least one to two million for his services.
"Of course not. The setting is a complimentary service. Do you have time, honored guest? If so, I would like to invite you to dinner to discuss the setting requirements." Charlie knew he had been rude due to his shock and quickly replied.
He was extremely interested in the patron from Box Number One.
After all, being able to afford this diamond was proof enough of their capabilities.
Furthermore, the patron intended to have this diamond set into a ring for a wedding.
This made him even more eager to meet the buyer.
"No problem." Receiving Master Charlie's affirmative response, Su Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Very good.
He saved one to two million.
That's acceptable.
With this thought, he glanced at Morita Yui and asked, "Shall we go together?"
"I won't be going. I have to catch a flight back to Japan later." Morita Yui seemed a little down.
The better Su Yu treated Lin Yanyu, the more uneasy she felt.
After all, Morita Yui still held onto some fantasies about Su Yu. Even though she knew it was impossible, she still chose to preserve this sliver of unrealistic hope.
"Alright. Thank you for your help today. I'll bring you the anime movie script when I get back. I'll also provide you with the storyboards and art style, and you can just find an artist to follow them." Su Yu nodded with a smile upon hearing this.
He owed his participation in the auction to Morita Yui's assistance.
Otherwise, he wouldn't even have been able to get in.
"Mhm, I'll wait for your script when I get back," Morita Yui said before getting up to leave.
If it were in the past, she would have been very happy.
After all, Su Yu not only had the script ready but had also personally overseen the storyboards and art style.
However, she couldn't feel happy at all right now.
She even felt her eyes stinging, so she got up and left immediately after speaking.
"It's good to meet this jewelry master. Top professionals in such fields can be considered connections."
Although Su Yu was in the entertainment industry, connections in the jewelry industry might not be of much use. But it wouldn't hurt to know them, perhaps they could be useful someday?