OFR – Chapter 191 End.

Everyone who attended the charity gala never expected that the rarest and most anticipated auction item would be won in such a manner.

Dominance!

And not just ordinary dominance—

It was a dominance as vast as mountains and rivers, as fierce as a tiger!

It was a kind of overwhelming dominance that crushed the entire event single-handedly!

At this moment, all eyes were fixed on the figure standing proudly in the front row of the main seating area.

Looking at the young man who was almost unbelievably youthful, the crowd was visibly shaken.

The entire venue fell into an eerie silence—even the highly experienced host, with over a decade of professional expertise, was momentarily stunned upon witnessing the sea of flashing red auction lights. It took a long time for him to regain his composure.

Because they had never seen such a spectacle before!

Sitting in the front row of the main seats, Nalan Yunshao remained as calm as ever. He merely turned his head slightly toward Mu Bai, a faint trace of admiration appearing on his handsome face.

Yes, the kind of friend that Nalan Yunshao valued should be like this!

He slowly stood up and began to clap. The applause wasn’t loud, but it carried an almost magical influence, spreading rapidly throughout the venue.

In an instant, the entire hall erupted into thunderous applause.

The applause lasted endlessly!

At this moment, as the young man standing in the most eye-catching position felt the roaring applause meant for him, his refined face showed no sign of youthful arrogance or triumph—he simply sat back down with a calm expression.

Even after he sat down, the applause continued to echo throughout the hall!

It took over ten minutes for the applause to finally subside, only to be replaced by a wave of lively discussions, completely drowning out the voices of the two hosts.

The two hosts exchanged wry smiles before announcing the winner of the Dragon Blood Jade auction and the total amount of funds raised for charity.

4.3 billion!

The total amount raised at this charity gala had reached 4.3 billion—a sum equivalent to the total donations collected in Jianghai Province’s charity galas over the past three years combined!

Such an astronomical amount was destined to be tomorrow’s headline news.

However, after the initial moment of astonishment, someone in the crowd suddenly spoke up:

“Out of 4.3 billion, Cold Shao alone contributed 70%.”

This phrase quickly spread and evolved into an even more powerful declaration:

“Jianghai Charity—Cold Hao alone holds 70%!”

The phrase swept through the venue like wildfire!

Journalists and media personnel immediately surged forward, eager to interview the event’s top donor, Mu Bai.

Fortunately, Nalan Yunshao intervened at just the right moment, waving off the crowd of reporters.

After the charity gala concluded, he personally stood up to see Mu Bai off.

Meanwhile, the wealthy elites and socialites also began leaving in small groups. But as they departed, their conversations remained fixated on one name—

“Cold Shao.”

A few minutes later—

As Nalan Yunshao walked Mu Bai out of the Nalan Hall with a smile, he turned to the young man beside him and said in a lighthearted tone,

“Brother Cold, after today, your godlike generosity will be known to all of Jianghai!”

Alongside them were Dongfang Jing, Mu Xiaoxiao, and Zhang Yanyun.

As for the top-tier celebrity Li Kaiyun, he was nowhere to be seen.

Mu Bai, standing before Nalan Yunshao, remained calm in the face of this praise. He met Nalan Yunshao’s gaze and replied softly,

“You jest, Young Master Yun. If we’re talking about sheer extravagance, who in the entire South dares to challenge the Nalan family?”

“I’m not joking.” Nalan Yunshao’s expression carried a rare trace of sincerity as he handed Mu Bai a business card.

“I hope we can be friends in the future.”

Mu Bai glanced at the card, pondered for a few seconds, then reached out to accept it.

The two young men—among the most outstanding figures in Nanjing, Jianghai, and even the entire South—exchanged a simple nod.

They didn’t need any verbal promises.

Because some things, some bonds, transcended mere words.

Even their unspoken agreements were as valuable as gold!

Dongfang Jing watched this scene unfold, her emotions shifting slightly.

She had known Nalan Yunshao for quite some time.

Although he always spoke to her with warmth and politeness, she understood that he was far from a gentle person.

Much like his ancestors who had once ruled vast lands centuries ago, he was a wolf from the northwest—born with an innate, unshakable pride.

For someone like him, if he didn’t truly admire or want to befriend someone, he would never take the initiative to offer a business card.

This meant that Nalan Yunshao was not merely flattering Mu Bai—he was genuinely impressed by the way Mu Bai had dominated the entire auction with his overwhelming presence.

In truth, both she and Nalan Yunshao could afford to spend not just three billion, but even thirty billion if necessary.

But if it were merely for an ornamental piece of Dragon Blood Jade, would they have had the courage to spend three billion so freely?

Probably not.

Yet, the young man before them had done exactly that.

And that alone proved—no matter what, no matter how—Mu Bai’s aura of godlike wealth and power had already surpassed theirs!

Aside from Dongfang Jing, another figure in the background was also quietly observing—Zhang Yanyun, who stood in the most inconspicuous spot.

Her expression was complicated.

As she watched Mu Bai being personally escorted and acknowledged by Nalan Yunshao, a sudden pang of loss struck her heart.

She subconsciously clutched her chest, feeling an inexplicable ache.

At that moment, she suddenly recalled something Mu Bai had once said when he left the Royal Clubhouse.

“You know, sometimes… wouldn’t it be nice if life could remain as it was at first sight?”

Now, remembering those words, Zhang Yanyun couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of melancholy.

Yes… sometimes, wouldn’t it be nice if life could remain as it was at first sight?

But she knew—

She and this boy could never go back to how they first met.