Chapter 63 Auction

Chapter 63: Chapter 63 Auction

"You... shameless!" Xu Yanran’s face reddened.

She was almost thirty. Even if she’d never eaten pork, she’d certainly seen a pig run before. How could she not understand what Chen Xiao meant?

"Filthy!"

She wanted nothing more than to slap him across the face.

"What I meant was, blow this up," Chen Xiao stared at her with a half-smile. "The balloon your senior brother bought."

"That’s disgusting..." Goosebumps erupted all over Xu Yanran’s body.

She would rather die than blow on that thing!

The mocking look on Chen Xiao’s face deepened. "Think carefully. You only get one chance."

Xu Yanran hesitated. Although Chen Xiao’s request was outrageous,

the pain of her unrequited love these past days had been even worse. She couldn’t imagine how much longer she could endure this without knowing Chen Yanzu’s whereabouts...

Xu Yanran took a deep breath. "First, swear to the heavens that if you lie to me, you’ll be a eunuch for eight generations!"

"Sure," Chen Xiao readily agreed.

Compared to that, he was more interested in seeing the stony expression on her face as she blew up the balloon.

"Fine! You’re ruthless! Don’t think I don’t dare. What’s the big deal about blowing it up?"

Xu Yanran snatched the small box from him.

Then... she took one out.

Her pretty face flushed crimson.

Chen Xiao glanced at it and scoffed, "The size this guy bought is a little small..."

Xu Yanran glared at him, then puffed her cheeks...

"There. Are you satisfied now?"

The taste was strange. How could such a small thing be so elastic? And how could it get so big? It was just a bit tiring to inflate.

"Hurry up and tell me!" she demanded, desperate to hear news of Chen Yanzu.

"Alright, I’ll tell you..." Chen Xiao drew out his words, enunciating each one. "I... am Chen Yanzu."

"You... You dare trick me!" Enraged, Xu Yanran threw a punch at him.

Chen Xiao caught her fist and pulled her onto the bed.

SMACK! SMACK! SMACK!

After several slaps landed on her rear, Xu Yanran felt a stinging pain. Shame and anger washed over her as she glared at Chen Xiao, completely unable to stop him.

"Are you leaving or not? If you don’t, I’ll strip you naked and beat you!" Chen Xiao’s tone was impatient. "I’m tired enough as it is, and you’re here bothering me. What’s wrong with you?"

"I’ll... leave!" Xu Yanran clamped her legs together, enduring the strange sensation spreading through her body as she squeezed out the words.

Chen Xiao pushed her away.

After giving him a cold glare, Xu Yanran awkwardly opened the door and left.

Chen Xiao lifted his hand, muttering, "Could this woman be a masochist?"

How could she be so sensitive after just a few slaps?

Xu Yanran hobbled back to her room, opened the closet, and collapsed onto the bed. "That bastard..."

To prevent a sneak attack, Chen Xiao made sure to lock the door from the inside before finally going to sleep. As for Li Biyun, he had already taken care of her before going down to deal with the Northwest Four Ghosts. He had used an acupuncture technique to put her into a deep sleep, ensuring she wouldn’t be startled and could sleep soundly until morning.

「The next day at noon.」

Chen Xiao was woken up by a phone call.

He looked at the screen; it was Luo Qingli.

"What’s up?" Chen Xiao’s voice was still groggy.

"Can’t I call you just because?" Luo Qingli’s voice held a hint of resentment.

"You wouldn’t call me if it was nothing," Chen Xiao chuckled.

Only then did Luo Qingli get to the point. "Tonight, Jiang Tianyi is hosting a private auction and has invited all the major families of Yuncheng City to attend. I can’t get out of it."

"But you absolutely must not go and join the fun, understand?" Luo Qingli’s expression was grave. "The Jiang Family is making such a big move this time; they’re definitely planning to unleash a bloody storm in Yuncheng City. You hit Jiang Tianyi last time, and he won’t let it go so easily! So, you must not run into him."

Chen Xiao pursed his lips.

How am I supposed to get the Dragon Heart Herb if I don’t go to the auction?

He gave a few perfunctory replies.

Soon, he also received a call from Lu Wushuang. She informed him that the auction was being held tonight as well.

"All the families in Yuncheng City have been invited. The Jiang Family has come on strong, and several families have already switched sides to collude with them," she said. "We’re worried, too..."

Chen Xiao was uninterested. He didn’t care about the shifting power dynamics of Yuncheng City.

As long as they don’t bother me.

When Chen Xiao went downstairs, the bloodstains had already been cleaned up. It was as if nothing had happened last night.

Li Biyun had prepared a sumptuous feast. Seeing Chen Xiao come down, her face immediately blossomed into a smile. "Brother Chen Xiao, time to eat."

Her speech was much more fluid now, though it still carried a trace of stiffness.

Chen Xiao smiled and nodded, then noticed a copy of "A Complete Book of Tongue Twisters" on a nearby table.

"So self-motivated?" Chen Xiao was dumbfounded.

She just learned to talk and she’s already practicing tongue twisters?

Li Biyun’s face flushed. "I... I want... to learn to speak properly sooner."

"Excellent, excellent." Chen Xiao offered a smile of encouragement. "I have something to take care of tonight, so you’ll have to do the Medicine Bath by yourself. Just put the packet in the bathtub to soak for half an hour, then get in to absorb the medicinal properties."

Li Biyun nodded.

Chen Xiao was eating with great relish when he saw Xu Yanran also coming downstairs.

The Xu Yanran of today was a bit different from her usual tomboyish self. She was wearing a purple formal dress that showcased her mature charm to the fullest. Even Chen Xiao was stunned for a moment.

He knew this woman was attractive, but he never expected her to be so breathtaking when dressed up.

"What are you looking at? Haven’t you seen a beautiful woman before?"

Seeing Chen Xiao’s dumbfounded expression, Xu Yanran felt a strange sense of satisfaction.

Chen Xiao raised an eyebrow. "All dressed up so nicely. Planning to meet your senior brother?"

Xu Yanran nearly gagged. "Don’t even mention him to me."

Now, the mere thought of Liu Yitong felt like a bad omen.

"I’m attending a private auction today."

"You’re going too?" Chen Xiao was a little surprised.

"Everyone who is anyone in Yuncheng City was invited. Of course, I have to go."

"Perfect. I need a driver," Chen Xiao said with a smile.

Xu Yanran was speechless.

「As night fell.」

The Jiangnan Grand Hotel, one of Yuncheng City’s top establishments, was a hive of activity. A sea of people swarmed the venue, and the entrance was lined with numerous luxury cars. The private auction hosted by the Jiang Family was being held here, and every person of note in Yuncheng City had been invited to attend.

Inside the banquet hall, guests chatted and laughed, their glasses clinking as they made toasts.

Chen Xiao casually got out of Xu Yanran’s car.

Xu Yanran’s face, however, was livid.

That guy... he really treated her like a driver!

She walked inside with an annoyed expression, too irritated to even give Chen Xiao the time of day.

"Aunt Xu, you’re here too?" Luo Qingli’s voice suddenly came from behind them. She then turned to Chen Xiao. "Didn’t I tell you not to come? Why are you still here? By the way, how did you end up coming with Aunt Xu?"

If I remember correctly, Xu Yanran has always been annoyed with Chen Xiao, right?

Just as Chen Xiao was about to speak, Xu Yanran cut him off. "I saw him on the road. He didn’t even have a car. I felt sorry for him, so I gave him a ride."

Chen Xiao was speechless.

He couldn’t be bothered to argue. As long as she was happy, that was all that mattered.

"Heh, it seems everyone is here today!"

Another sneer rang out as Qin Zihao, dressed in a suit with an arrogant look on his face, arrived hand in hand with the flamboyantly dressed Su Yingxue. Beside them were Luo Linlin and Xiao Han.

The four of them strutted over.

Luo Qingli’s brows furrowed slightly.

How did these people end up together?