"The first auction item tonight is a medical check-up voucher donated by the Anlin Charity Foundation."

The male host displayed it to everyone, a printed voucher the size of a check, encased in a delicate frame, bearing the official seal of the Anlin Charity Foundation and Lin Jie's personal signature.

"This isn't an ordinary check-up voucher. Dr. Lin has promised that the holder of this voucher will receive a thorough full-body check-up personally conducted by him."

The male host enticed, "I won't repeat how skilled Dr. Lin is; it's just one word: divine!"

"If used well, this voucher might just save a life."

"Life and health cannot be bought no matter the price in many situations. But today, you can buy it."

"As long as..."

Lin Jie saw the male host was about to laud endlessly and quickly spoke out loud, "Let me clarify one point first. I can only do my best to conduct a detailed body check-up for the voucher holder."

"Beyond that, I make no guarantees, nor can I guarantee anything."

The male host cast a somewhat resentful glance at Lin Jie and went straight to the auction table.

He handed the delicate frame to the lady beside him and picked up a small wooden gavel, sighing, "From Dr. Lin's words, I feel something."

"The more famous the doctor, the humbler they are, always saying they'll try their best, no guarantees, and give it a try."

"While the more mediocre the doctor, the more they dare to make lofty promises, promising a bright future."

"Ladies and gentlemen, be mindful next time you go to the hospital."

The male host waved the gavel in his hand, saying, "The level of guarantee a doctor gives is inversely proportional to their medical skills. Remember, remember."

Amid the gentle laughter from the audience, the male host struck the gavel forcefully, saying, "The medical check-up voucher donated by the Anlin Charity Foundation starts with no reserve price, with no less than a ten thousand yuan increment each time."

"Let the auction begin!"

As soon as he finished speaking, someone raised their hand and shouted, "Fifty thousand!"

Then followed a woman's voice, "One hundred thousand!"

Standing on the stage, Lin Jie noticed the first bidder was Ye Hongqing, followed by Du Feixue.

Lin Jie acknowledged their gestures of goodwill.

"One hundred twenty thousand!"

"One hundred fifty thousand!"

"One hundred eighty thousand!"

Successively others placed bids, but these people seemed unfamiliar to Lin Jie.

"One hundred eighty thousand once! Is there anyone else bidding? This is a rare opportunity to buy health with money..."

The male host, using an urgent tone, stirred the emotions of the audience, "One hundred eighty thousand twice, this is the last chance, the last chance..."

Just as he was about to strike the gavel, someone stood up and shouted, "Five hundred thousand!"

Five hundred thousand meant nothing to everyone present.

However, paying five hundred thousand for a physical check-up with Lin Jie seemed a bit extravagant.

Many people turned their heads to see who it was.

Lin Jie slightly furrowed his brow.

The bidder was Jin Lechen, the person he most wanted to avoid, the head of Yuerong Plastic Surgery Hospital.

Since this was a charity auction, the fifty thousand bid demonstrated Jin Lechen's determination. Anyone genuinely wanting to win this item would likely not outbid him.

The male host, recognizing the situation, called out "Fifty thousand" three times and settled the gavel.

To thank the supporter, Lin Jie personally handed the auction item over to Jin Lechen and offered polite gratitude.

Jin Lechen said with a smile, "The host was right; if this check-up voucher is used well, it might save a life."

"So spending fifty thousand is not at all a loss. I find it very worthwhile..."

With the auction item smoothly auctioned off, Lin Jie's task was successfully completed.

He returned to his seat, just in time to hear the female host start announcing the second batch of live donations, "Gaodeng Shoe Co., donated five million..."

"Sanding Industrial, donated two million!"

"Takahashi Group..."

At the sudden mention of this name, Lin Jie's eyebrows raised, and he listened intently.

At the same time, he noticed that the whispers that could still be heard suddenly vanished entirely.

Takahashi Group is indeed one of the leading groups in Binhai City, acknowledged as a benchmark for donations.

"Donating fifty million!"

Though a generous donation, it seemed less impactful following Wantong Group's one hundred million earlier.

While Lin Jie felt a bit regretful inside, he suddenly noticed the relaxed expressions on the faces of the executives at his table.

Upon rethinking, he understood something.

This donation number was likely the expected number in everyone's mind.

This indicated that Takahashi Group did not increase the donation amount temporarily, allowing others to follow Takahashi Group's standard and donate accordingly.

At this moment, the female host's voice echoed again, "Four Seas Bank..."

"Donating... two hundred million!"

After a brief silence, the room was suddenly filled with thunderous applause.

More and more people stood up, and finally, everyone stood up, clapping, applauding for a long time.

Seeing this, the chairman of the Four Seas Group got up, walked to the small stage, put his hands together, and repeatedly expressed his gratitude to the applauding people.

An Kexin, who was clapping nonstop, gently bumped Lin Jie with her shoulder and whispered, "A-Jie, during the time you were on stage, a dozen executives at the main table left together."

"I estimate they're gathering to discuss strategies."

"My guess is that this is the result of their deliberation, with Four Seas Bank standing up to suppress the Wantong Group. As for the donations from other companies, they'll proceed as originally planned."

After three to five minutes of continued applause subside, the big star Xiaoxiao came to the stage and sang two songs.

Then, there was another round of live auctions.

In this round of auctions, a total of five items were sold.

For each item, basically, five or six people participated in the bidding.

However, as soon as someone expressed a strong intention to bid, the others would withdraw, creating an atmosphere where everyone seemed agreeable, with no sense of auction competition.

Lin Jie, touching his slightly flat stomach, looked at the not-so-abundant food on the table. Seeing that no one at the table was picking up chopsticks, he leaned closer to An Kexin and asked, "Kexin, is this charity auction dinner just a façade? Doesn't anyone eat here?"

An Kexin smiled with her lips pursed and asked, "Are you hungry?"

Lin Jie nodded lightly.

An Kexin, with a smile in her eyes, said, "If you can hold on, just wait a little. If you can't hold on, it's okay to eat a bit first. This auction donation event will last just over an hour."

"After the event ends, that's the time for dining, drinking, and socializing."

"By the end of this charity auction dinner, it's essentially a high-end business networking banquet."

Hearing this, Lin Jie finally understood the whole process and sighed, "Then I'll hold on a bit longer!"

Just then, An Kexin's eyes suddenly sparkled. She poked Lin Jie's arm and pouted, indicating the direction of the small stage.

Lin Jie turned to look and found that on the small stage, a set of bright red Chinese-style wedding attire for men and women was being displayed.

The eye-catching bright red, the dazzling gold embroidery, the intricate design made Lin Jie couldn't help but ask, "Kexin, do you like Chinese wedding dresses? Won't you wear a wedding gown when we get married?"

An Kexin held Lin Jie's arm and said coyly, "I think Chinese wedding dresses look best and are the most festive."

"A-Jie..."

Lin Jie, a bit helpless, said, "You're the bride, you're the boss, it's up to you. I'll bid on it."

The female host enthusiastically introduced, "This set of Chinese-style wedding attire for men and women is donated by Jiaojiao High-end Customization Studio. It was embroidered over two years by more than a dozen senior embroiderers."

"The fabric is made of high-grade silk, and the embroidery thread is made of gold with a purity of three nines. The exquisite level of the embroidery is visible to everyone, so I won't elaborate further."

The female host's tone was envious, "Such exquisite Chinese wedding attire can be considered a lifetime keepsake — a perfect moment, a lifetime memory."

"The starting bid is six hundred sixty thousand, please make your bids if you're interested!"

Immediately, Lin Jie raised his hand and shouted, "Eight hundred eighty thousand!"

Seeing that the bidder was Lin Jie, the female host smiled and asked, "Dr. Lin, are you planning to bid on this set of wedding attire to marry the beautiful lady beside you?"

Lin Jie stood up, chuckled, clasped his hands together, and turned around to the audience, "That's exactly my plan. I invite everyone to come to my house for a celebratory drink then!"

"Certainly, certainly!"

"We'll definitely come by for a celebratory drink."

"Congratulations, congratulations!"

The surrounding was filled with responses and congratulations.

Just when Lin Jie was feeling quite pleased, thinking he could smoothly acquire this attire, suddenly, a Cheng Yaojin appeared out of nowhere.

"One million eight hundred eighty-eight thousand!"

Seeing the tall figure standing up, Lin Jie was displeased in his heart.

Damn, it's the annoying, buzz-killing Luo Wantong.

He too clasped his hands and turned to the people around, speaking loudly, "My son will be marrying his bride at the end of the year. I invite everyone present to attend the ceremony."

Luo Wantong also smiled at Lin Jie, saying, "Expert Lin, I also like this set of Chinese wedding attire. How about... we compete for it?"

Lin Jie snorted coldly, "No need, in terms of wealth, I can't compare at all. I'll let you have it then!"

"I'll directly order another set from the studio that donated this attire, after all, I'm not in a rush to get married."

With Lin Jie withdrawing from the competition, Luo Wantong successfully bid one million eight hundred eighty-eight thousand for the set of attire.

However, in contrast to the numerous congratulations Lin Jie received earlier, Luo Wantong's announcement of his son's marriage was met with considerable indifference, with no one offering congratulations, leaving him in a displeased mood, looking gloomy despite his successful bid.

Later, a large landscape painting by the elder of the Du Family was sold for two hundred ten thousand.

Subsequently, the screen on the stage displayed a large root carving work.

Lin Jie took one look and knew it was the "Hundred Horses Galloping" root carving donated by the Wantong Group.

After a passionate introduction by the male host, he said, "This work, completed over three years by root carving master Master Ye, can suppress feng shui and bring fortune. The starting bid is two million, let the bidding begin!"

The entire banquet hall was silent...

Facing the sudden silence, the male host was momentarily at a loss for words, not knowing how to liven up the atmosphere.

In the midst of the awkward atmosphere, someone spoke up: "Kangning Hospital, two million!"

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