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Although Xu Lang hated people, other people were even more detestable. Naturally, Shen Yuruo would not just stand by and do nothing; she was just about to speak up for Xu Lang, but who knew, Xu Lang actually responded with a chuckle: "Alright, isn't it just making a bet? "It's just for fun!"

Hearing this, the others all felt a surge of satisfaction in their hearts. This was because they knew that the loser must be this boy!

Shen Yuruo appeared to be very anxious, she anxiously stepped forward and pulled Xu Lang, stared at him and said softly: "Xu Lang, stop trying to brag, this is not a place for you to play!"

Xu Lang was still as calm and collected as before, and it was precisely his nonchalant attitude, which made the others even more unhappy, and made them insist on continuing with the bet.

Zheng Qingshan was afraid that Xu Lang would go back on his words and immediately walked forward and said: "Everyone, everyone, everyone has heard that little brother wants to bet with me, that our red diamond is fake. Today, please bear witness, if what little brother said is true, not only will I smash this diamond on the spot, but I will also compensate you with the starting price, 5 million!

However, if this diamond is real, then it will belong to my Zheng Family and he will compensate me with 5 million. How about it? "

Good heavens, the stakes increased once again. He did not mention anything about the money just now. Zheng Qingshan that guy added 5 million on his own. All of us can testify! "

Shen Yuruo really could not watch any longer. She walked up and shouted angrily, "Zheng Qingshan, don't go too far!"

Zheng Qingshan still had to give Shen Yuruo some face, and the way she spoke was even more respectful than before, "Miss Shen, you saw the entire process just now, and it was really this little brother who slandered our family. As a descendant of the Zheng Family, I naturally have to defend the honor of our Zheng Family from generation to generation, so I must fight for this gamble! It will also let some people know that there will be a price to pay for talking nonsense! "

The people at the side spoke to Xu Lang straightforwardly: "Brat, you always hide under the protection of the Miss Shen, are you still considered a man? You won't go back on your word and you won't dare to accept the challenge, right? "

Xu Lang did not have any intention to go back on his words, seeing that the group of people were trying to use all their strength to provoke him, he could not help but laugh, "Not bad, not bad, I like that way of playing! I never thought that young master Zheng had already raised this game to the level of honor and disgrace of the Zheng Family. However, isn't it too petty of a decision for young master Zheng to make?

Hearing this, the surrounding people couldn't help but be taken aback. Was this kid stupid? It was clearly Zheng Qingshan's decision, adding 5 million into the bet to make him look bad, this brat actually thought that he had added less, this was simply courting death!

It was also the first time for Zheng Qingshan to see such an idiot. He was stunned for two seconds, and then he laughed: "Oh? So according to this little brother here, how much do you want to add to the bet? "

Xu Lang laughed sinisterly, he gently waved his two forefingers together, making a "ten" sound, then said to Zheng Qingshan: "Ten times!"

The moment he said this, there was an uproar. This brat's head was really kicked by a donkey. 5 million to 5 million was ten times more than that. This was not a small number, and it had already far surpassed the red diamond's value.

The higher the bet, the more advantageous it would be to them. One had to know that Xu Lang represented Shen Yuruo, so the reason they were invited, wasn't it to suppress Shen Yuruo's credibility?

Zheng Qingshan was eager for him to pay another high price, so he laughed: "Hahahaha, little brother is frank and straightforward, let's raise the bet to 5 million!"

Everyone else also stood up to testify, afraid that Xu Lang would change his words.

Although Zheng Qingshan won, when he saw how calm Xu Lang was, he gnashed his teeth in hatred and couldn't help but want to suppress his anger.

"Little brother, don't forget, if you lose, not only do you have to compensate me with 5 million, I also have to beat you up, cripple you, and turn you into a dead dog that will never be able to get up!" Zheng Qingshan said with a fake smile.

Xu Lang's rash actions almost angered Shen Yuruo to death, he truly regretted bringing this fellow along, but Zheng Qingshan and the rest of them were simply too much, they looked down upon others, and no matter what, she had to stand on the same side of Xu Lang, even if he lost money, he definitely could not lose to him!

After a moment, Shen Yuruo who had thought it through, actually took the initiative to stand in front, and said to Zheng Qingshan and the others: "Since the bet is set, everyone wants to play, then let's play, if you lose, count it as mine!"

Hearing that, not to mention the others, even Xu Lang was shocked. He never thought that Shen Yuruo would actually be willing to pay 5 million for him.

The other directors of Shen Group who were present were naturally very dissatisfied. A bold person immediately stood out and retorted: "Miss Sun, I'm afraid you don't have the authority to take over the position of CEO right now, and don't have the authority to command so much money!"

Shen Yuruo said resolutely: "This amount of money, I'll pay it myself. It has nothing to do with the company!"

As she spoke, Shen Yuruo said in her heart: "Xu Lang, oh Xu Lang, I spent 5 million just to avenge you. In the future, you should teach me a lesson, don't be so impulsive and rash!"

Since Shen Yuruo had said it like that, what else could the others say? She immediately put on airs, and even invited the notary to be the notary for the sake of decorum.

Although Zheng Qingshan had been looking at Xu Lang with great self-control on the surface, he was actually very pleased with himself in his heart. Because he knew that this red diamond was 100% real and it was impossible for it to have any flaws.

Amongst the authorities present, besides the professional diamond dealers and the National Notary Office staff, there was also a person with a high prestige in the circle — — Elder Wang. Although he already had a head full of white hair, his eyes were clear and one could tell that he was no ordinary person.

First, the first test was conducted by the diamond dealers in the field, using their expertise to appraise the red diamond. The results were without a doubt, this red diamond was real.

Next, Elder Wang, the jewelry appraiser, carried out the second round of the appraisal. In order to be prudent, the old man took out his reading glasses and examined the red diamond repeatedly, verifying the authenticity of the diamond.

Even though Shen Yuruo appeared calm on the surface, she was actually very nervous in her heart. In her heart, she was also certain that this diamond should be real, and that Zheng Qingshan would not be stupid enough to take a fake diamond to smash their family's signboard with. However, Xu Lang's calmness gave her a hint of expectation that was the opposite.

Shen Yuruo's expectations was quickly shattered by the various experts' appraisal results. When Elder Wang announced that the diamonds were real, Shen Yuruo actually heaved a sigh of relief.

Losing 5 million was nothing, Shen Yuruo only hoped that Zheng Qingshan and the rest would not take an inch, and after that, they would make things difficult for Xu Lang.

However, Xu Lang acted as if nothing had happened, as though everything that had happened had nothing to do with him. Shen Yuruo was truly speechless, and said in her heart: "Could it be that this guy wanted me to lose 5 million on purpose, so he's angry that I have to play tricks on the contract?"

After the first two rounds, justice would be decided by the notaries, and at that time, it would mean that the competition had ended. The loser would naturally be Xu Lang.

Regarding this gamble without any suspense, even the two notaries were laughing at Xu Lang in their hearts.

But at the last moment, Xu Lang suddenly stood out and said, "Wait, since I am one of the participants, I should have the right to participate in the appraisal right? It can't be that the truth is entirely up to you! "

Xu Lang's suggestion was indeed reasonable, but was there still such a need for it? Everyone else started to mock him.

Shen Yuruo also thought that it was no longer necessary, but what Xu Lang said was right, they should have the right to fight for Xu Lang, "You are right, why not let our people appraise it!"

One of the board members of Shen Group who was present could not help but say: "Miss Sun, please forgive me for my bluntness, but your style of doing things is far inferior to old mister Shen. We really do not understand, why do you speak up for such a shameless rascal repeatedly, and even did not hesitate to pay up to 5 million!"

Being asked to this point, Shen Yuruo felt extremely conflicted in her heart. She knew that whether it was fighting for Xu Lang's authority, or respecting the contract, they would all have to be explained to him. The most important thing was that if they were to publicly announce their relationship, it would be a huge blow to their arrogance.

After some hesitation, Shen Yuruo looked around him, and her gaze landed on Xu Lang as she said softly: "He's my husband, so I naturally have to speak up for him!"

Bang!

With that said, it was no doubt a huge bomb dropped in the auction hall!

Everyone was shocked for a moment before they burst into an uproar as gasps and exclamations rose and fell one after another. Even Xu Lang did not expect Shen Yuruo to publicly announce the relationship between the two as a "husband and wife", which gave him quite a shock.

Zheng Qingshan was so surprised that his eyeballs almost fell out. He couldn't believe that the high and mighty Ice Mountain Goddess would find such a rogue as his husband. What kind of joke was this? This was not a small blow to him. After all, he had always strived his hardest to woo Shen Yuruo.

Hearing Shen Yuruo address Xu Lang as "husband", he was the first to jump up and shout: "Impossible!"

Xu Lang chuckled again, "What's impossible? We are a couple, if not a couple, do we dare to hug each other like this? If it wasn't the couple, would they dare to be so intimate? "

As he said that, he actually wrapped his arms around Shen Yuruo's shoulders and kissed him.