Time flew by quickly to the day of the auction.
Zhou Yue had prepared everything and sent all the information about the auction to Shi Xinxin the night before.
Looking at the content on the iPad screen, Shi Xinxin's lips curved slightly, determined to win this auction.
Sheng Chenjin arrived downstairs at the apartment building soon after. Shi Xinxin personally led the three little ones downstairs.
Seeing the three children's synchronized delight, Shi Xinxin sighed with exasperation.
"Here, I'm leaving these three kids to you. You must take good care of them."
At the entrance of the apartment, Shi Xinxin said to Sheng Chenjin quite seriously.
Sheng Chenjin was wearing the black suit Shi Xinxin had chosen yesterday.
It had to be said that Sheng Chenjin had a body that looked slim in clothes but was well-built underneath. He was the type who looked good in anything.
He had driven over himself today, and with full confidence, he made a gesture to Shi Xinxin, "Just relax. When it comes to taking care of people, I'm the best."
Shi Xinxin rolled her eyes at his less-than-serious demeanor.
"But," Sheng Chenjin said, resting his hands on the car door, raising an eyebrow slightly, "you suddenly asked me about the auction yesterday. Was there something?"
As soon as this was mentioned, Shi Xinxin's interest piqued. She slowly crossed her arms, looking mysterious, "You don't need to know that. It's a private matter."
Seeing that time was not early on her phone, she had to hurry and get ready. Shi Xinxin looked up and waved at the three little ones smirking inside the car. Finally, she instructed, "You three must be good and obedient."
After receiving their agreement, Shi Xinxin floated her gaze towards Sheng Chenjin.
As if understanding her unspoken wish, Sheng Chenjin lowered his head and smiled, then looked up, "Don't worry, I'll miss you."
This undisguised cheesy pickup line gave Shi Xinxin goosebumps.
Even though the man in front of her was handsome, Shi Xinxin instinctively showed dislike.
Although there was a hint of a smile mixed with that dislike.
Sheng Chenjin had a keen eye and naturally noticed Shi Xinxin's delight.
His heart couldn't help but feel a bit sweeter, and his eyes softened considerably.
He waved at Shi Xinxin, "Then I'll be going first. Remember to miss me."
Shi Xinxin raised an eyebrow to look at him.
Only after Sheng Chenjin's car gradually drove away did Shi Xinxin return to the apartment.
At the auction, various figures from the business world held wine glasses, smiling and mingling, extending olive branches to each other in an attempt to forge suitable business partnerships.
Sheng Chenjin sat in the front row VIP seat, with the three little ones seated beside him, curiously looking around.
Surrounded by the familiar routines of the circle, Sheng Chenjin propped his arm up and rubbed his temple, showing some impatience.
Having attended many public events abroad, Xiao Qian had no interest in auctions and was flipping through a foreign literature book that was a full ten centimeters thick.
Xiao Yu looked around, finding it boring, "Daddy, how much longer until it starts?"
Sheng Chenjin also lost patience waiting and was about to get up when he glanced at his watch.
His gaze suddenly fixed on the right side of the main entrance, on a slender and radiant figure.
Xiao Jie's eyes lit up, "Mommy is also here for the auction!"
As soon as he said this, the other two children who were killing time quickly looked towards the main entrance and were overjoyed to see the familiar figure.
Shi Xinxin happened to walk through the main entrance. Her dark hair was coiled up at the back of her head, and she was wearing a custom-made black evening gown. Her black high heels with red soles made her long legs appear even more perfect.
Just standing there, she was a dazzling sight. Even the people walking past seemed like background props.
Sheng Chenjin instinctively walked forward, a smile that he himself didn't realize appearing on his lips. "Xinxin, you're here for the auction too? Why didn't you tell me in advance?"
Shi Xinxin slightly raised her eyebrows, "I wanted to give you all a surprise. How was it? Surprising, wasn't it?"
Sheng Chenjin curved his lips, "A surprise, a grand surprise indeed."
Shi Xinxin looked at him triumphantly, then strode off to find the three little ones.
Sheng Chenjin followed behind her with a smile.
The people around them pretended to chat, but their eyes were secretly darting in their direction.
News about CEO Sheng and Shi Xinxin's relationship had been circulating these past few days. They had initially thought it was company marketing, but seeing this scene now, the news seemed to hold some truth.
They couldn't help but marvel that CEO Sheng, who had been decisive for years and was rumored to be cold and unapproachable, could also fall in love.
While the crowd was lost in their conjectures, Shi Xinxin had already taken her seat.
Seeing their mother arrive, the three little ones' excitement surged.
Xiao Yu saw Sheng Chenjin approaching in the distance and had an idea. He deliberately sat to the side, leaving the seat next to his mother empty.
Sheng Chenjin pretended to be put in a difficult position as he sat down next to Shi Xinxin.
Sensing her gaze, Sheng Chenjin sighed slightly, "It's not that I intentionally want to sit next to you. It's just that there are so many people at this auction, and all the seats are taken."
Shi Xinxin didn't believe his nonsensical excuse.
"You're a VIP at this hotel. Would anyone stop you from sitting?" Shi Xinxin asked with a half-smile.
Sheng Chenjin tilted his head slightly, meeting her gaze, his eyes swirling with fervent emotion.
"What if I said I sat here on purpose?"
His gaze was like a deep pool, drawing one in and making it hard to leave, as if countless threads of affection were slowly spreading into Shi Xinxin's eyes in the invisible air.
Shi Xinxin suddenly came back to her senses and hastily averted her gaze. If one looked closely at her expression, they would notice a hint of embarrassment and helplessness.
"I'm not going to bicker with you here. Don't try to trick me," Shi Xinxin coughed lightly, trying her best to keep her voice steady.
Sheng Chenjin, however, chuckled softly, and the emotions Shi Xinxin had just suppressed immediately surged again!
She glared at Sheng Chenjin with considerable annoyance, "What are you laughing at?"
Only then did Sheng Chenjin feign straightening his lips.
While they were bickering, the auction host had already taken the stage.
The lights on the stage flickered, and the host began with a standard opening speech, delivered with passion and enthusiasm, attempting to ignite the atmosphere of the entire venue.
"Next, please welcome the main host of our auction, President Su!"
As the host applauded, the audience also began to clap. Shi Xinxin leisurely raised her eyes, focusing on the stage.
She was watching the stage, while Sheng Chenjin was watching her.
The hand hanging by her side was suddenly grasped by a warm, large palm, and Shi Xinxin's expression froze.
The warmth from his touch transmitted densely through her palm, quickening her heartbeat.
Shi Xinxin blinked and slowly turned her head to look at the person beside her.