[Urban Fantasy] Lure the Flower to Sleep (Complete) - 25

Volume 4, Chapter 44: Sold Out
: 9-22 4:51:05 Word Count: 7398

Wang Xiaoyin was about to strike up a conversation with Li Yun when he suddenly felt several beautiful women beside him casting resentful glances at him. He realized that one-tenth of the women present were his mistresses, along with their invited friends. As the host, he couldn't be too impolite and had to greet them.
He smiled and nodded in the direction of the resentful gazes, suddenly realizing there were too many familiar faces. Had they been secretly following him? Hmm, that wasn't out of the question. He smiled, smiled again… Wang Xiaoyin secretly decided to punish them for coming without greeting him, especially these dozens of beautiful women who made his smile stiffen, even though they were all renowned female bosses of large corporations.
Ni Xiu, with a bitter face, leaned close to Wang Xiaoyin and whispered, "Boss, look at Linlin, she's been behaving so strangely lately. She used to never buy luxury goods indiscriminately when she went shopping, but now..."
"What's wrong now?" Wang Xiaoyin asked knowingly. He had already seen Qiu Linlin skipping around picking out her favorite jewelry, not even looking at the prices, swiping her card right in front of everyone, not giving Ni Xiu a chance to show off. Most of the items on the first floor were over ten thousand US dollars, which was nothing to the wealthy people here, but she bought forty or fifty pieces in one go, which was a bit exaggerated, even a bit crazy.
“The other day when we went shopping, I was always the one paying. I don’t have much savings to begin with, just money I saved from playing games. Seeing how much she spends, I said a few words to her, and then she insisted on paying herself.”
“Oh? I remember you always insisted on paying for her when we went shopping. When something becomes a habit, it’s hard for anyone to adjust when it’s suddenly changed. Her father is a high-ranking military officer, and her mother is a successful businesswoman, so naturally they spend money like water. If you let her have her way, things will be better. She’s not the kind of girl who likes spending a man’s money. You didn’t seem particularly happy when you paid for her before, did you?”
“That’s right.” Ni Xiu’s face darkened even more. He sighed a few times as he watched Qiu Linlin’s retreating figure, and then said, “Boss, what should I do now?”
"Don't just focus on work all day. Making your wife happy is a man's most important life pursuit. She has money and power, she just lacks a man who is wholeheartedly devoted to her. Back when you were playing games, you were always together, and you never had any conflicts. Remember, relying on a woman isn't shameful; what's truly shameful is not being able to make your woman happy!"
Wang Xiaoyin patted his shoulder, took out a bank card from his wallet, and whispered to him, "There are ten million US dollars here. The PIN is your birthday. I wanted to give it to you a few days ago, but I haven't had the time. Don't force it, let it happen naturally, just like when we played games. Don't worry about the money; if you have any difficulties, tell me." "
Thank you, boss, I understand what to do. But I can't accept this money. I, Ni Xiu, owe you too much..."
Seeing Ni Xiu's tearful expression, Wang Xiaoyin shoved the bank card into his pocket and quickly followed the president and his entourage. Giving Ni Xiu the money was a way of thanking him for his cooperation the past few days, and also a way to ensure he and Qiu Linlin's happiness. At least then, Qiu Linlin wouldn't have to bother him anymore—a win-win situation! Wang Xiaoyin thought smugly.
"Ah, Ruth, I want this! I want this sandalwood bracelet! The pattern is so beautiful! Buy it for me!"
Amidst the cacophony of voices, Wang Xiaoyin clearly distinguished Su Feifei's soft voice, which cried out with childlike delight. He knew that Ruth had always managed her money, and even buying something required Ruth's assistance.
He walked over, grabbed Ruth who was about to pay, and whispered to Su Feifei, "My dear aunt, you can just come and watch the fun, why do you have to buy jewelry today? Don't you know you have to pay taxes? Let me tell you, the tax on this sandalwood bracelet is thirteen and a half times higher than its cost price. Its cost price is $10, and you're going to spend over ten thousand dollars to buy it. Then I'll have to pay the tax department over a hundred dollars. It's such a bad deal!"
"I don't care, I just want to buy it!" Su Feifei turned around and saw it was Wang Xiaoyin, becoming even more enthusiastic and pleading.
Ruth, holding his hand, watched with a grin as Wang Xiaoyin resolved Su Feifei's dilemma. Lan Jiu, instead of helping, relentlessly insisted on buying the purple clay mermaid brooch.
"Sigh, running into you guys, how much money am I going to lose today! Couldn't I have waited until the auction was over and gone to the warehouse to get it for you?" Wang Xiaoyin lamented, then said to Lan Yao, who was grinning foolishly behind the counter, "Don't swipe the card, just give it to them directly. Record the item numbers in the private account."
He had known this would happen, and secretly set up a private account to evade taxes. This was all taught to him by Lan Er, who was an expert in shady business, and Lan Yao, who was skilled in business shady dealings, had privately offered advice, which made it easy for Lan Shi, the general manager, to be so competent.
"My sweet baby, why don't you want it?" Wang Xiaoyin asked Ruth, who had a tender and sweet expression on her face.
Ruth whispered in his ear with a laugh, "Because I'm smart!"
"A wolf cub who worships strength likes to flaunt his intelligence, good heavens, what kind of world is this!" Wang Xiaoyin muttered to himself, but his face beamed with a warm smile. "My darling Ruth is certainly smart. After we're done today, I'll come and help you choose. You can have whatever you want!"
"I knew you'd say that! So why rush to choose things today?" Ruth blinked and laughed. "This is called strategic retreat. Tomorrow I won't be polite; I'll choose things until you regret it! Who told you not to come with me last night!"
Last night, Wang Xiaoyin was busy contacting Moonlight Hospital for Old Zhang's son. He was incredibly grateful to Old Zhang, and only left the hospital after his son, Zhang Yao, woke up. Remembering that the opening details for tomorrow weren't finalized, he went to Lan Shi's room, forgetting his promise to Ruth.
Thinking of this, he smiled ingratiatingly at Ruth again, intending to arrange another meeting that evening. However, remembering the several female bosses who had come to Heaven that day and needed his "discipline," he had to give up. Fortunately, Ruth wasn't really angry; she was just giving him a heads-up.
Fortunately, Sophie only acted impulsively once. She fiddled with the ornaments in her hands, smiling contentedly, and told him that she would only buy this one piece, and that she would come with Ruth to get the rest. Wang Xiaoyin muttered to himself, "These women aren't stupid!"
Wang Xiaoyin caught up with the president and his entourage again. On the way, he encountered some "acquaintances" and immediately sent them a telepathic message—"You can only look, not buy! Remember the number of whichever one you want, and come back to pick it up tomorrow!" However, all he received in return were smug, fawning smiles from his acquaintances, who then defiantly flaunted their exquisite trinkets.
"You guys are something else!" Wang Xiaoyin sighed inwardly. "Knowing I won't get angry over these little things, you still use this to tease me. Hehe, don't think I don't know what you're up to. You just want me to be fiercer in bed! Hmph, I'll give you what you want!"
"Brother Xiaoyin, what are you laughing at?" Qiu Linlin, carrying a small bag of newly purchased jewelry, happily darted in front of him. "Look how much I support your business! I bought over seventy pieces."
"Oh my god, you went on a shopping spree buying all these jewelry pieces just to support my business?" Wang Xiaoyin exaggeratedly slapped his forehead, asking in surprise.
"Yes, what's wrong with you? Are you touched by me?" Qiu Linlin glanced at his large, watery eyes, looking up at Wang Xiaoyin's strange expression. She was rather short, and they were too close, so she could only look up.
"I'm not touched, but I'm scared by you! Do you have relatives in the tax department?" Wang Xiaoyin shook his head, asking a completely unrelated question.
Qiu Linlin paused, thought for a few seconds, and then said, "Yes, there is one. A distant uncle works there. What's his position? I can't remember. Are you trying to evade taxes? Hmm, it's okay, it's okay. My mom does this all the time. I'll have her contact that relative later. I guarantee she'll be satisfied!"
Wang Xiaoyin was taken aback. He had only meant to joke that Qiu Linlin had given a lot of taxes to the tax authorities, but he hadn't expected her to actually bring up this connection, even revealing her mother's business secrets. Seeing that no one was paying attention, Wang Xiaoyin smiled and said, "We can talk about tax evasion later. I just wanted to tell you, don't join the fun today. Another day when it's less crowded, I'll take you to the workshop or the warehouse so you can choose what you want. Don't spend money here paying taxes for certain departments, understand?" "
Then what happened earlier? Humph, so you were insulting me!" Qiu Linlin pouted resentfully, her face immediately darkening. She had unilaterally tried to generate revenue for him, only to be met with this result; naturally, she was unhappy.
"Hey, hey, I just wanted to give you something. Given our relationship, how could I possibly accept your money?" Seeing her displeasure, Wang Xiaoyin immediately switched to an ambiguous tone, subtly trying to confuse Qiu Linlin's senses.
"Hmph, that's more like it." Qiu Linlin finally smiled, but added, "I want something you made yourself!"
"In the end, I can't escape giving her something she made herself! Sigh, do you know what it means to give someone something you made yourself?" Wang Xiaoyin muttered to himself, but nodded in agreement. He was a little afraid of this pretty girl, fearing some unexpected trouble would entangle him.
The higher up the building, the smaller the floor became, giving it a pyramid-like feel. The number of items decreased, but the prices skyrocketed. By the fourth floor, each piece of jewelry exceeded $400,000. The types were still the same few common ones, but the elaborate and ornate embellishments were the reason for the soaring prices. Novel and unique styles were the driving force behind the women's frenzied buying.
From the first to the fourth floor, it was like a locust swarm; the jewelry in the counters was almost completely sold out. Television reporters reported on this extraordinary event in the jewelry world in front of the empty counters. Occasionally, elegantly dressed women who arrived late would angrily snatch up the remaining items and rush upstairs.
On the sixth floor, each item was priced over a million dollars, and the display cases were sealed off, surrounded by highly transparent bulletproof glass and protected by several combination locks. Behind the jewelry were drawings by Xiao Wen herself, each bearing the words "Whose Paradise?" and Xiao Wen's name. These were all part of the premium collection and were already up for auction, but they still had clearly marked prices.
The seventh and eighth floors were the actual auction area. Each sealed item had an electronic screen connected to several auction remotes, which could accept credit or bank cards. Bidding started from the reserve price, with a minimum increment of $100,000. If no one bid after five minutes, the highest bidder won. These rules were only valid for today due to the large number of people; they wouldn't be suitable on other days.
The ninth floor had only one item—a rainbow stone pendant. This was made by Wang Xiaoyin. While the opening featured many exquisite items, few truly captivated the world. This rainbow stone pendant filled that gap. Aside from the extreme rarity and price of rainbow stones, the craftsmanship alone was enough to astound the world.
The pendant floated in the center of the ninth floor, the lighting angle perfectly showcasing the gem's iridescent colors. Each mirror-like facet of the curved pendant shimmered with rainbow halos, transforming the entire hall into a dreamlike spectacle, like a legendary temple bathed in radiant light.
The apparent small size of the ninth floor was merely an illusion; perhaps due to the gem's brilliance or the lighting, it could still comfortably accommodate thousands of people. Those who entered held their breath, completely mesmerized by the gem's radiance.
Suddenly, all the lights in the hall came on, and the suspended rainbow stone disappeared in the sudden brightness. Standing where the gem had been was a strikingly beautiful woman in a business suit, Lan Shi. She smiled gently at the still-stunned crowd and said softly, "The rainbow stone pendant you just saw was the highlight of today's auction. It won't be available until the traditional auction this afternoon. Please understand!" The
crowd snapped out of their daze. Some exclaimed in amazement, others complained that the viewing time was too short, and a buzz of discussion filled the air. Lan Shi's gentle voice rang out again: "The traditional auction will begin at 2 PM this afternoon, right here. From now on, there will be a fine art auction held here every three months. Please refer to the invitation for specific times and items."
"Our establishment has prepared a five-star hotel for everyone. Guests who wish to dine or rest should go to the Willow May Hotel. We hope to see you all here again at 2 PM."
Wang Xiaoyin led the applause, and the other women, understanding, naturally followed suit. Amidst the applause, the group left the ninth floor and headed towards the nearby Willow May Hotel. Other latecomers continued browsing and shopping on floors one through eight.
Wang Xiaoyin was surprised to see President Li Yuantu still showing no signs of leaving, instead leading everyone to a free lunch. She also suspected he had ulterior motives; otherwise, the old fox wouldn't be idly strolling around!
As she went downstairs, she saw Ding Ling, the little ostrich, looking around as if searching for someone, accompanied by her parents. Wang Xiaoyin waved and smiled at her, but since the president and several officials were nearby, it wasn't convenient to speak to them. Ding Ling's father was busy bowing to the president. Although he had seen Li Yuantu on television several times, he had never met him in person. He was only in charge of land and hadn't been in office long; he couldn't compare to the high-ranking military and political officials of Paradise City.
Ding Ling felt relieved to see Wang Xiaoyin's smile. Having received an invitation from Wang Xiaoyin, she naturally invited her parents to attend. Ding Qiguang remembered Wang Xiaoyin, but felt it inappropriate for Ding Ling, who had recently lost her husband, to attend a celebratory occasion, so he declined. Only after seeing the president appear on the news broadcast did he realize he had missed a great opportunity. He shamelessly begged his daughter to go with him and inquired about Wang Xiaoyin's family background. Unfortunately, Ding Ling was unaware that the few words she heard from Wang Xiaoyin, and his two sudden sexual advances, had captivated her both physically and mentally.
"You know so many women!" Wang Qinghe said casually, walking beside him.
"But you're the only one in my heart!" Wang Xiaoyin replied calmly.
"No way!" Wang Qinghe smiled sweetly, regardless of whether he was telling the truth, she was happy to hear it.
"It seems like we both believe it. Are we both ghosts?" Wang Xiaoyin shamelessly threw out blatant sweet nothings at her. He felt he would be very busy in the future and needed to hurry up and win Wang Qinghe over so he could focus on other things.
"I'm ignoring you. You always manage to charm me. I know you never tell the truth, but I'm still so happy! Sigh!" Wang Qinghe lowered her head shyly and sighed, seemingly helpless.
"What's wrong?" Wang Xiaoyin, who considered himself quite adept at understanding women's emotions, was surprised by her sigh and quickly asked.
"Nothing!" Wang Qinghe took his arm and lowered her head in silence. She gripped his arm tightly; he knew only a woman with inner turmoil would act this way.
Wang Xiaoyin turned to examine her closely. Today, she wore only light makeup, her dark hair neatly tied back with hairpins, revealing her fair and delicate ears. Her snow-white neck was unadorned, and her low-cut, V-neck light blue dress starkly exposed her smooth, alluring breasts. Her slender arms were also neatly arranged, without any extra adornments… uh? Adornments? Yes, her attire today was a bit odd. He'd been too busy to even think about why.
That's right, her simple outfit lacked accessories! She lacked an elaborate necklace or a long, brightly colored pendant; her wrists lacked a pair of platinum bracelets adorned with multicolored gemstones or a pair of colorful jade bracelets. Only such accessories could compensate for the plainness and monotony of her attire.
Wang Xiaoyin looked up at the elegantly dressed women around him, most adorned with intricate ornaments, even anklets with bells. Compared to Xiaohe, she seemed utterly out of place, even excessively shabby. Wang Xiaoyin felt a deep sense of self-reproach; this was his failure as a boyfriend. He had just reprimanded Ni Xiu, yet he himself had become caught in the same trap.
There were quite a few exquisite necklaces in the warehouse, but unfortunately none satisfied Wang Xiaoyin. He was recently planning to choose rare gemstones and have one custom-made for her. He did have a bracelet on hand, a pair of "Dragon and Phoenix Feather" bracelets stored in the treasure vault, perfectly suited to her skin tone and temperament. Wang Xiaoyin had always wanted to give them to her but hadn't found a suitable opportunity; he hadn't expected to need them in this urgent situation.

(Volume 4, Chapter 45: Free Lunch
, 9-22 4:51:06, Word Count: 7670)

Having figured out Wang Qinghe's thoughts, Wang Xiaoyin felt confident. He reached out and removed her hairpin, letting her glossy black hair fall naturally, parting the long strands to her chest, temporarily filling the gap between her chest and neck. Her neat and elegant demeanor instantly became casual and natural, like a lily in the wind.
Wang Qinghe was taken aback by his sudden action. She was about to protest when she saw his amused, smiling eyes and immediately realized he had seen through her. She lowered her head shyly, letting him style her hair.
"Actually, I prepared bracelets for you a while ago, a pair of very beautiful, antique, magical bracelets. I was planning to give them to you after I finished this busy period, but I didn't expect that this girl couldn't wait and even dressed herself up like this in a huff." Wang Xiaoyin teased her as he styled her hair.
"I didn't!" she replied softly, her voice lacking confidence, clearly he had guessed correctly.
"Hehe!" Wang Xiaoyin didn't press the issue further. After finishing her hair, he added, "As for the necklace or pendant, I'll make one for you myself, so the shop doesn't have anything suitable. So, today I'll change your hairstyle first, lest my future wife reveal her private parts."
"Ugh, who said they'd be your wife! Shameless!" Wang Qinghe's initial worries vanished. Ignoring the stares of passersby, she lightly punched Wang Xiaoyin's shoulder and back.
Wang Xiaoyin grabbed her hand and laughed, "You didn't even bring a bodyguard today, just went with a man without a care. Are you planning to marry him or what?"
"Nonsense! He trusts you! Besides, those two were my mother's spies, I'm not taking them."
The two chatted and joked as they arrived at the Willow Catkins May Hotel. Su Feifei, with her sharp eyes, waved to Wang Qinghe through the crowd. Ruth pressed her down into a chair, telling her not to be so flashy and to adapt to her current status as an international star. Su Feifei pouted her pink lips, nodded helplessly, and beckoned to Wang Xiaoyin through the gaps in the crowd.
"Fei'er, tomorrow your scandal will spread all over the world, and countless young men may commit suicide because of you. So, for the sake of countless young men's lives, it's best not to get too close to men in public, especially handsome guys like me!" This was Wang Xiaoyin's first sentence to Su Feifei. The direct consequence was that Ruth laughed so hard that she sprayed a mouthful of red wine on Lan Jiu, and Lan Jiu waved his fist, wanting to take revenge, but suddenly remembered Ruth's werewolf identity, so he had to give up indignation.
Su Feifei immediately sat obediently in the chair, protesting, "I just wanted to call Xiao He, who told you to walk with her? You're shameless, not good-looking at all, and you always call yourself handsome. People will laugh at you if word gets out!"
The women burst into laughter. Wang Xiaoyin pursed his lips, but ultimately smiled. Just as he was thinking of how to escape, he suddenly heard someone call out behind him, "Hey, handsome, how about having a drink with me?"
Wang Xiaoyin didn't look to see who it was, only recognizing the voice. He gestured with his chin towards Su Feifei and the others, smiling, "Well, finally met some discerning beauties!" Noticing the women's expressions change, Wang Xiaoyin knew he was in trouble. The woman behind him was either extremely beautiful or extremely ugly.
He nervously turned his head and saw the woman's true face, exclaiming in surprise, "Ah, Liu Liu…!"
The young woman standing behind him wore a white retro-style skirt, her waist slender and her figure graceful. This woman's face was like jade, her eyebrows like wisps of smoke, radiant and captivating. Her pair of large, bright, deep-set eyes were calm and serene; coupled with her
tranquil demeanor, elegant bearing, and ethereal气质, she stood out strangely in the crowd, like a celestial being. However, she wore thick-rimmed red glasses, the striking red contrasting sharply with her refined features, creating an oddly alluring effect that drew men's attention.
Yet, she also wore a modern, modified luxury watch on her wrist; Wang Xiaoyin only recognized some of its functions, as they were too numerous to recall.
However, her words just now were so seductive and wanton, completely at odds with her气质 and expression—she was practically a disguised harlot!
Perhaps it was this stark contrast between her appearance and her words that stunned Su Feifei, Ruth, Wang Qinghe, and the other women, even causing their faces to change color.
"Liu? Liu what? Handsome brother?" The ethereal woman winked at him furtively, raised her glass, and sipped her red wine.
"Uh, it's really unexpected to meet such a beautiful woman in May, so I'm a bit surprised!" Wang Xiaoyin glanced at her full breasts a few times before replying.
"Hehe, handsome brother, you're so good with words. Shall we have a drink together?" The woman's clear, bright eyes gave him an extremely seductive wink, exuding charm and radiance.
"Drink, of course I'll drink. I can't miss out on such a beautiful older sister." Wang Qinghe picked up a glass of wine and handed it to Wang Xiaoyin, then stood up and interjected, "Be good, go drink with this older sister, but remember not to overindulge!"
Wang Qinghe felt threatened by the woman in front of her, and a surge of jealousy rose within her. She hadn't thought much of Wang Xiaoyin exchanging glances with other women before, feeling confident she could outdo them. But this woman was too strange. Although she wasn't as beautiful as herself, she was actually afraid of losing to her.
Sour, so sour! Wang Xiaoyin even suspected that the woman had replaced the red wine with vinegar! That's precisely why Wang Xiaoyin needed to distract Liu Liu; otherwise, things would only get more chaotic.
Watching Wang Xiaoyin and Liu Liu leave, Wang Qinghe snorted heavily, her brows furrowed as she pondered, "Xiaoyin definitely knows her. I also feel like I've seen her somewhere before, but where?"
Su Feifei and Ruth exclaimed in surprise, "That's strange! I have the same feeling. Those here today must be celebrities from all walks of life; we must have seen her in the newspapers or on television!"
Wang Qinghe nodded, agreeing with their assessment, and added, "Xiaoyin called her Liu Liu just now? Either her surname is Liu, or her name contains the character 'Liu.' Which company does such a celebrity belong to?"
Lan Jiu remained silent, burying her head in her juice. She knew who the woman was and what her relationship with Wang Xiaoyin was, but she wouldn't say, letting the women speculate.
"Ah, I remember now, Liu's Industrial Group?" Wang Qinghe exclaimed, "She's the female boss of Liu's Industrial Group!"
"Female boss? You mean the CEO of Liu's Industrial Group?" Ruth asked softly.
Su Feifei knew who she was. She opened her mouth twice before saying, "The Liu Group, which controls three-quarters of the automobile manufacturing industry in Coral Country? Their CEO's name is Liu Liu, but I remember he looked so noble and dignified on TV."
"Hmph, can't you act? When you're performing on stage, you're not sad at all, not absent-minded at all. Your youthful and cute appearance captivated the young men and women in the audience." Lan Jiu muttered softly, immediately waking up the women.
"No, I have to have a good talk with Xiao Yin." Wang Qinghe glanced at Ruth and the others, and asked strangely, "Why aren't you nervous at all?"
The women replied inexplicably, "Why should we be nervous?"
Wang Qinghe was stunned, frowned in distress, and muttered to herself, "Yeah, why should we be nervous?"
Wang Xiaoyin whispered to Liu Liu, "Why did you have time to come? You didn't even call ahead?"
"All the other sisters are here, why can't I? Hmph, you must hate me, right?" Liu Liu looked aggrieved and glared at Wang Xiaoyin angrily, then said, "The girl who handed you the red wine was so pretty and young. You must think Liu Liu is too old and faded, right?" "
Oh, my dear little wretched woman, aren't you afraid that others will hear and ruin your Liu family's reputation? I don't care, but if someone with ulterior motives hears it, tomorrow it will be the story of this fairy-like beauty's love affair. Then I'll also become famous, how wonderful!" Wang Xiaoyin carefully glanced at the crowd around her, believing that there were no martial arts experts among them, before she used telepathy to communicate with her.
"Stop being so glib! You haven't answered me yet! Fine, let's
make a scene. I'll just marry you, I don't care about reputation!" "Oh my god, you're only 24, the prime of a woman's beauty, and you're already saying you're old? Is there no justice in this world? If Mo Xin heard this, she'd definitely be secretly crying again!"
"Sister Xin won't cry! Last time you ran away from her, she cried to me several times, saying she'd never speak to you again. Hehe, who knew that as soon as you said you wanted to see her, she forgot all her pain, secretly ran to Furong City to see you, and even helped you deceive a whole bunch of beautiful but foolish women. Alas, women, their fate is so pitiful! How did we end up with such a big scoundrel, such a devil?" Liu Liu smiled as she raised her wine glass, but her words were utterly merciless.
"Hey, you couldn't make it last time because you had something urgent, don't be a sour grapes!" Wang Xiaoyin secretly pinched her plump, snowy buttocks. "How about we go upstairs to the guest room and have some fun?"
"Ugh! The other girls are watching me, they'll definitely laugh at me this time!" Her sensitive, plump buttocks jumped back in fright at Wang Xiaoyin's sudden attack. "If you touch me again, I'll bite your grapevine tonight!" Her face turned red as she finished speaking.
"Are you willing to do that? You're the one who seduced me, are you just going to let it go like this?" Wang Xiaoyin had gained the upper hand for the first time, staring aggressively into her clear eyes with a wicked smile, trying to evoke her confused tenderness.
"Alright, alright, I can't stand your gaze!" Liu Liu conceded, shrugging, and said, "I just arrived in heaven and came here for this free lunch. I have a day; I'm taking that little girl with me when I leave."
Wang Xiaoyin knew who the little girl was, but she was reluctant to hand Li Chunxi over to her now. At least before leaving, she wanted to leave the little loli Li Chunxi with some lasting memories. If she were to return to South Korea, the chances would be even slimmer.
"Yeah, I know! Go and negotiate with them first. They're not allowed to bid at the afternoon auction. Earning their own money and then having to pay taxes to the country—how foolish!"
"Hehe, don't worry, the sisters aren't stupid. They told me that this morning they only bought some cheap and fun things on the first floor to create a competitive atmosphere among the other women, making them lose their minds and frantically throw money at you. Now you can rest assured
, right?" Liu Liu laughed. "Hehe, they actually fooled me! That's amazing! The president is on the second floor; do you want to have lunch with him?" Wang Xiaoyin asked.
"No time for that old fox! I'm going to chat with my other sisters, haven't seen them in ages. Sigh, we're all so busy." With that, Liu Liu ignored Wang Xiaoyin's reaction and drifted away.
"That little devil is a real headache!" Wang Xiaoyin muttered, watching her departing figure, swirling his wine glass as he headed upstairs. He figured Li Yuantu must have something important to discuss with him; otherwise, the president would have left long ago.
Li Yuantu and his entourage were in a large private room, or rather, a VIP room arranged for him by Chopin. As if they had anticipated his arrival, no one touched their food. The bodyguard at the door opened it for him, then closed it tightly.
"Oh? So you're all not hungry. What a waste of such a delicious meal." With no outsiders in the room, Wang Xiaoyin spoke without restraint.
Mayor Li Yun, seeing his rudeness, slammed her hand on the table and shouted, "Wang Xiaoyin, do you know what kind of occasion this is? How can you speak like that?" She meant well, but her tone was a bit harsh. After shouting, she realized everyone was staring at her like she was a monster, and no one paid any attention to Wang Xiaoyin's rudeness.
"Oh, my poor mayor doesn't even know... cough cough, never mind, I'll speak properly then. Your Excellency the President, the mighty Shadow Guard, the beautiful and intelligent Secretary, and two... two researchers from the Ministry of Land and Resources, what are you doing here? I wondered why I didn't recognize you, I thought you were new cabinet members!" She managed to say half a sentence seriously, only to be brought back to reality by the two people from the Ministry of Land and Resources.
"Hehe, you're right, they are indeed new cabinet members, and they were researchers from the Ministry of Land and Resources before." The President finally spoke, probably afraid that Wang Xiaoyin would cause any more trouble.
Li Yun was confused by them, not understanding who Wang Xiaoyin was. He even knew the Shadow Guard, and judging from his tone, it seemed like he knew all the cabinet members. What's even more infuriating is that he's the only one here acting like a fool, completely oblivious.
Chopin hummed a tune, looking up at the ceiling, seemingly unconcerned about everything. In reality, he was pondering Wang Xiaoyin's identity, and why the president wanted him to know these things. Although they were somewhat acquainted, they weren't close enough to share secrets. What were the two researchers from the Ministry of Land and Resources he brought for?
Mentioning land, Wang Xiaoyin suddenly remembered the information Lan Wu had overheard: were the two plots of land the Blood God Cult wanted to buy related to these two researchers the president had brought? But their ostentatious appearance would surely make it public knowledge, and any secrets would be spied on by those with ulterior motives.
"So many strange things! Let's eat, let's eat, we can talk about it after we finish eating!" Wang Xiaoyin pulled up a chair and sat down next to Chopin, suddenly exclaiming, "Oh my, Grandpa Chopin, what are you looking at? Is there some kind of treasure map on the ceiling?"
"You brat, what nonsense are you talking about? If I had a treasure map, I wouldn't need to run a hotel to make a living! Huh? A treasure map?" Chopin was taken aback, his dark eyes glancing at President Li Yuantu.
"That scoundrel ruined my daughter like that, and he didn't even call me father-in-law, or uncle, or even grandpa!" Li Yuantu muttered resentfully to himself, ignoring Chopin's gaze, and said in a low voice, "Let's talk about it after we finish eating, anyway, it's pretty much the same as a treasure map!" After
he said that, everyone understood what was going on. But the meal was awkward, everyone held their glasses with their own thoughts, seemingly in sync with each other, chatting about gossip. The president, too, was just a mortal. After a few drinks, he became more talkative, but all he did was criticize Wang Xiaoyin, even letting slip that he had ruined his daughter.
"Damn it! That old fox finally found an excuse to scold me. Just pretend to be drunk, do you think I don't know your drinking capacity? You can't blame me entirely for your daughter's situation. Even though contraception failed, she could have an abortion. With today's medical technology, it only takes a few dozen seconds, with minimal trauma. So I made her a little dizzy and secretly performed the procedure. When she woke up, she insisted on breaking up with me and went to study in China without a word. Since I can't control a woman like that, we have to separate. Am I supposed to go to China to find her and bring her back to be my queen? What about my precious Xiaohe?" Wang Xiaoyin thought to himself, feeling depressed. Although he hadn't handled the matter perfectly, and although he was too inexperienced at the time, she had been too arrogant. The two were still sulking and ignoring each other!
The people Li Yuantu brought seemed to know how to keep it a secret, drinking their wine with normal expressions. Chopin, a shrewd and experienced man, pretended not to hear, his thoughts a mystery to all. Li Yun, however, continued to glare angrily at Wang Xiaoyin; her composure and manners vanished in his presence.
After dinner, the group went upstairs to a suite. Several bodyguards first checked for listening devices; once everything was confirmed to be normal, they stood guard at the doors and windows. Only the two shadow guards followed Li Yuantu like shadows. The two researchers sat to Li Yuantu's left, and Li Yun to his right. Wang Xiaoyin and Chopin sat opposite the president.
"Speak, Old Li, I still have to go to the auction after I finish. I don't think they need me here. The government has Li Yun, and the civilians have Old Xiao. Even if there's a treasure map, I won't get a share. Besides, according to the relevant national laws on cultural relics, all historical heritage and property belong to the government. So, I won't be greedy. It's better to avoid trouble!" Wang Xiaoyin said, swaying
back and forth with his legs crossed. Li Yuantu ignored Wang Xiaoyin's rude attitude. He knew this was Wang Xiaoyin's way of showing affection, although it was a bit unusual and unbearable for ordinary people, but he got used to it. He said softly, slightly drunk, "Do you know the ruins of the last Taoist temple in the Coral Kingdom? Have you heard the legends of cultivation?

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Slightly drunk, he said in a low voice, "Do you know the ruins of the last Taoist temple in the Coral Kingdom? Have you heard the legends of cultivation?"
Wang Xiaoyin was surprised, knowing there must be a reason for his words, but outwardly said, "Old Li, are you drunk? I've heard the legends of cultivation, but I'm afraid the ruins of the last Taoist temple are hard to find. There are still dozens of large Taoist temples in the Coral Kingdom. Do you want to launch a terrorist attack and turn them into ruins?" He was really good at talking nonsense, making the two researchers almost vomit blood, coughing incessantly. Li Yuantu just finished speaking and ignored their reactions.
Upon hearing this, Chopin immediately exclaimed in surprise, "The last Taoist temple? Cultivation? Have you found the ruins of the legendary Baiyun Taoist Temple?"
One of the researchers replied, "That's right, it's the ruins of Baiyun Taoist Temple. We were looking up mythological materials in the archives of the National Museum of Chinese History when we accidentally found some ancient place names that matched reality, which mentioned Baiyun Taoist Temple. This material wasn't left from the miraculous era ten thousand years ago, but from an ancient person more than three thousand years ago. Judging from his description, we can deduce that he was the famous Taoist master Luyang Zhenren of that time."
"The true Taoist temples all disappeared during the Age of Miracles ten thousand years ago, while the last temple, for some reason, disappeared from this planet more than a hundred years later than the others. According to Master Luyang, his sect learned from the scattered information left by their ancestor that Baiyun Taoist Temple was a major Taoist sect during the Age of Miracles. In that mysterious era of spirit beasts and cultivators, the head of Baiyun Taoist Temple, in order to leave behind the secrets of cultivation and immortality for future generations, ordered his disciples to defy the heavens and forcibly preserve some spirit beasts and cultivation secrets."
"The defying Heaven's will of Baiyun Taoist Temple had no effect. It held out for over a hundred years, but ultimately vanished into nothingness. No Taoist priests of later generations achieved immortality, and its ruins have always been a sacred place for cultivation sought after by various Taoist sects. Due to a lack of guiding materials, the Taoist sects gradually declined in power and were replaced by the emerging Buddhism of the Western Continent. Today, very few people firmly believe in Taoism; those who do may be descendants of fanatical believers from thousands of years ago. They still deeply believe in the legends of cultivating immortality and continue to search for the whereabouts of Baiyun Taoist Temple."
Wang Xiaoyin listened quietly for a while, pondering the story of Baiyun. The Taoist temple legends were interrupting when another researcher couldn't help but interject, "Stop! Get to the point. What important clues are there in the research materials left by Master Luyang?"
Another researcher continued, "Master Luyang firmly believed that the legends of Baiyun Taoist Temple were true. He pointed out that the cultivation techniques of the ancient martial artists of Coral Kingdom all evolved from cultivation manuals, but these manuals were all incomplete, and they were the lowest level of methods for entering the Tao through martial arts. He visited several Taoist temples at that time, studied the handwritten secrets treasured by many temples, and constantly explored the location of the Baiyun Taoist Temple ruins, gradually narrowing his focus to the vicinity of the ancient Paradise City."
"He was already quite old at the time. He drew out the possible locations around Paradise City, but before he could conduct on-site investigations, he was taken away by illness. After his death, these important documents were buried. Perhaps during a recent archaeological excavation, these documents were carelessly tossed into the mythology section of the National History Museum. When we saw these documents, we discovered that an important map was missing—the ancient Paradise map drawn by Master Luyang, marking the possible locations of the White Cloud Taoist Temple."
Wang Xiaoyin already had a clear outline in his mind, recalling the information Lan Wu had overheard: a wasteland directly south and southeast of Paradise City's outskirts might be the true site of the White Cloud Taoist Temple. Could it be that the Blood God Cult had been secretly manipulating the Li family for years, also to find the ruins of the White Cloud Taoist Temple? Was it also to pursue cultivation manuals? He remained outwardly calm, feigning ignorance, and asked, "Are the martial arts we're practicing now all incomplete cultivation manuals? I heard the Ye family had a cultivation manual stolen the other day. Does the Ye family possess a complete cultivation manual? Also, the Ice and Snow Palace doesn't practice martial arts; they directly practice magic. Could it be that they also have a complete cultivation manual?"
Xiao Bang sneered, "If the Ye family truly possessed a complete cultivation manual, they would have probably already taken over the entire Coral Kingdom! The Ice and Snow Palace is indeed a mysterious place. Their profound arts are wondrous and powerful, and their transcendent status in the Xuanwu world is not without reason! However, their profound arts are far inferior to the cultivation techniques of the Divine Era. They are probably also incomplete cultivation manuals, just relatively complete!"
"Grandpa Xiao, do you mean that the profound arts we practice today are truly evolved from incomplete cultivation techniques? What evidence do you have?" Wang Xiaoyin asked.
"Hehe, without seeing the real cultivation manual, how can there be direct evidence? However, our large family has a history of thousands of years, and many of our ancestors raised similar doubts in their notes on cultivating mystical arts. I have visited some ancient families in China, and their ancestors left behind similar doubts."
"Cultivating mystical arts to the Sun level of the Profound Realm is very similar to the Golden Core level in cultivation terminology. A golden sphere of light forms within the body, much like the midday sun, hence the name 'Sun level.'"
Wang Xiaoyin then asked, "So, according to you, people at the Star level of the Profound Realm will have star-like energy flow within their bodies? And people at the Moon level of the Profound Realm will have a moon-shaped light body within their bodies?"
"Yes, didn't your master tell you?" Xiao Bang asked curiously. "These are basic common sense in martial arts. Before cultivating true qi, you have to memorize these basics."
Wang Xiaoyin shook his head dejectedly and sighed, "I've met the wrong people! No one has taught me these things, and I don't have a master!" He secretly hated the Illusion Sword Sect again in his heart and decided to humbly learn from Xingzi and ask her for some basic common sense in martial arts. In the past, when Xingzi wanted to teach him, he always used despicable methods to escape. Now he realized the importance of these basic common sense. However, at that time, his martial arts were crippled, so it was normal that he didn't pay attention.
Xiao Bang saw that his expression was not feigned. Although he was curious, he still seized the opportunity to say, "It's okay. Come and sit at my place when you have time. None of the men in my family are cut out for martial arts. I think your level is much better than that kid Xiao Ling's. I'll give you some pointers." When
Xiao Bang said this, the people next to him were stunned. What did he mean by saying this? Teaching Wang Xiaoyin the family's martial arts was clearly recruiting a son-in-law. And it was said so obviously, even a fool would understand.
"Ahem! Let's get back to the main topic! Let's talk about the Baiyun Taoist Temple again!" Li Yuantu was not happy. This old man Xiao was using his family's martial arts to win over Wang Xiaoyin,
which was too unethical. Seeing Wang Xiaoyin nod, Xiao Bang was overjoyed. He didn't care who was at a disadvantage, as long as he didn't reject the Xiao family. He replied to the president, "Paradise City is so big now. Without that map, how are we supposed to find it? Do we have a general location?"
"Originally, we didn't. The two of us compiled this information, wrote a report, and submitted it to the relevant departments. We didn't expect His Excellency the President to personally inquire about it. We also learned from the relevant departments that someone was using the Li family to continuously buy land in the suburbs of Paradise City. On the surface, they were digging foundations, but in reality, they were using archaeological excavation equipment to conduct large-scale deep excavations."
"Have you found the mastermind behind this?" Wang Xiaoyin asked.
The researcher continued, "We've been monitoring the Li family for several years, secretly investigating every piece of land they've purchased, but we haven't found the mastermind. A few days ago, during the Li family's arms depot incident, we took the opportunity to investigate every detailed file of the Li family, finding some clues, but the true mastermind remained hidden. It wasn't until the photo of the Blood God Cult's envoy and the Li family head was published in the newspaper that we realized who was behind it."
"Oh? Hehe, this is getting more and more interesting!" Wang Xiaoyin hadn't expected that his accidental discovery of such a crucial secret during the division of the Li family's assets would backfire. He had been wondering why the previous division of the Li family's assets had gone so smoothly; it turned out there was this background behind it all. The country had long wanted to take action against the Li family, just looking for an excuse, and Wang Xiaoyin had provided them with the perfect pretext.
Chopin nodded slightly, pondering, "Blood God Cult? The Li family? So you've found the mastermind now, but the Li family is destroyed. They only have two subsidiaries left. Will the Blood God Cult still cooperate with the Li family? Besides, the Li family's two companies are now under the ownership of Ostrich Real Estate Group. Do they still have the right to acquire land and contract construction projects?"
Another researcher laughed, "We don't know if the Li family has the right to acquire land, so we came to Mr. Wang Xiaoyin."
"Uh...cough cough!" Wang Xiaoyin was thinking about how to monopolize the benefits of Baiyun Taoist Temple when he suddenly heard them pushing him to the front line. He almost choked and hurriedly asked, "What does this have to do with me?"
Li Yuantu, who was about to close his eyes to rest, suddenly opened his eyes and smiled at Wang Xiaoyin, "Kid, don't you dare say that the Li family's decline today has nothing to do with you!"
"That's right, of course it has nothing to do with me!" Wang Xiaoyin was secretly surprised, thinking that he had been so secretive, how did this old fox get the information? Although he thought this, he remained defiant. He didn't want to confess so quickly.
"Heh heh, do you really want me to produce evidence? With our relationship, by the time I produce evidence, I'm afraid..." Li Yuantu chuckled sinisterly, revealing the true face of the old fox for the first time today.
Upon hearing the president's words, Xiao Bang realized that the Li family's rapid decline was actually Wang Xiaoyin's doing. His small, dark eyes immediately lit up, scanning Wang Xiaoyin like a rooster eyeing an egg.
Wang Xiaoyin quickly replayed the steps of swallowing the Li family in his mind, from the initial plan to the various tricks during the division, to the asset restructuring, to the board meeting. He hadn't shown his face at all, and even his share of the assets was under the puppet controlled by Lan Yao. It could be said that there was no trace of Wang Xiaoyin involved, not even any valid evidence against Lan Yao. Realizing this, Wang Xiaoyin understood that the old fox had been deceiving him.
So, he shrugged helplessly and said to the president, "Sigh, Old Li, since you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do. Show me whatever evidence you have. If there's anything illegal, you can send me to the dungeon of the Stone Palace, and I won't say a word."
"Oh, hahaha, that's too formal. Even if you're wrong, I can't send you to the dungeon. Nephew Xiaoyin, you know, some spies live in every corner of the world, and unfortunately, they've taken some photos. For example, the second young master of the Li family hit your car, or the two young masters of the Li family made offensive remarks about you and your confidante at the Wang family banquet, and so on..." Li Yuantu put on a kind smile and continued to probe indirectly, trying to break down Wang Xiaoyin's psychological defenses.
"Ahaha, so sleepy." Wang Xiaoyin dozed off without caring. If it were before, he would definitely have fallen for it. Now he knew the president's schemes. If there were direct evidence, the president would probably have already smashed the evidence on the table and used the facts to suppress his momentum, instead of being as frivolous as he was now. "What I need is direct and effective evidence. What you just said seems to be all about me being bullied, right? I was the victim in all of this!"
"That's right. Precisely because you were the victim, that's why you were determined to take revenge on the Li family and bring them to this state. Am I right?" Li Yuantu spoke with the tone of a shrewd detective, instantly reaching a conclusion, somewhat like Kogoro Mouri from a certain anime!
"Detective Li, I'm impressed! Do you think I'm a god? That I could destroy the Li family, whose assets are worth tens of billions, in just a few dozen days? If I were truly a god, I would grant your wishes directly. You want to become an immortal? I'll give you an elixir. You want to dominate the world? I'll create another world for you to rule. Oh, I forgot, your current wish is to find the ruins of the Baiyun Taoist Temple." Wang Xiaoyin remained unmoved, spouting nonsense, leaving the people around him staring at each other helplessly.
"Sigh, alright, alright, I'm not listening to your nonsense anymore." Li Yuantu was about to admit defeat, not expecting Wang Xiaoyin to become so formidable. He added, "I don't care if you did it or not, all I want now is for the Li family to have the right to buy land and for the Blood God Cult to continue cooperating with the Li family."
"You should have said so earlier! Don't try to trap me with incriminating evidence! You should talk to the directors of the Ostrich Real Estate Group about this. They will definitely obey the President's decree and give the Li family's company the green light, even allowing the Li family's company to directly handle these land acquisitions." Wang Xiaoyin completely passed the buck, acting as if he couldn't do anything.
"The fewer people who know about this, the better. Besides, why should a legitimate corporation obey my orders?" Li Yuantu had no choice but to tell the truth.
“We can exchange benefits! For example, let the Ostrich Real Estate Group open a duty-free resort in the suburbs of Paradise City, or the government can privately sell some cheap land to the Ostrich Group, or…” Wang Xiaoyin was thinking about how to bring benefits to the Ostrich Group, while also secretly revealing some important information to President Li Yuantu. In other words, the Ostrich Group has some connections with me, and I can fulfill your request, but you must exchange something for it.
Li Yuantu’s dim eyes suddenly lit up, and he pointed at Wang Xiaoyin’s nose and laughed, “I knew it, I knew it… Hehe, not a bad suggestion. You can talk to Mayor Li Yun. Regarding matters related to Paradise City, as long as it’s within the law, she still has the authority to make decisions.”
Xiao Bang’s eyes also lit up; they all understood the implication in Wang Xiaoyin’s words. The bodyguards beside him were a little confused. He had just vehemently denied it, so how come he suddenly admitted it when they couldn’t get anything out of him?
“Then what I said just now doesn’t seem to be in accordance with the law, does it?” Seeing that he wouldn’t budge, Wang Xiaoyin continued to press.
“All regulations are made by people! Besides, Heaven needs reform, and I think your suggestion just now was very innovative.” Li Yuantu gave Li Yun, who had been lost in thought, a wink. “Li Yun, don’t you think so?”
“Ah? Yes, yes, Your Excellency the President is right.” Since the beginning, everyone had been talking about legends, cultivation, and mystical arts, which she didn’t understand and hadn’t been able to join the conversation. Also, she couldn’t understand Wang Xiaoyin’s identity; how could he speak to the President like that? Hearing the President’s question, she realized that Wang Xiaoyin’s blatant coaxing and threats had already implied agreement, so she couldn’t say anything and could only nod in agreement.
When Wang Xiaoyin received Lan Wu’s report, he had already decided to let Li Juncheng be fully responsible for the land to be acquired. Only in this way could he obtain the true secrets of the Blood God Cult. Unexpectedly, the President also had such plans, so Wang Xiaoyin decided to play along and extort some extra benefits.
Wang Xiaoyin considered these extra benefits, but others knew the true value of these “extra” benefits. What is a tax-free zone? How many years can a tax-free zone be free? And how much money can be exempted? There are also some private land sales agreements. What kind of revenue can this bring to a real estate group? A thought flashed through everyone's minds: "Truly enormous profits!"
"Alright, now the issue of the Li family's contact with the Blood God Cult has been resolved! That is to say, the land the Li family wants to buy is the same land the Blood God Cult wants to buy, which is the point marked by Master Luyang." Wang Xiaoyin said confidently. "So what's next? Also, the president made such a ostentatious appearance today with two researchers from the Ministry of Land and Resources; the whole world probably knows about it. Aren't you afraid of arousing the Blood God Cult's suspicion?"
"Hehe, I want to make it known to the whole world and cause trouble for the Blood God Cult. As soon as the Blood God Cult's excavation makes any progress, all the ancient martial artists in the Coral Kingdom will know about the legend of the White Cloud Taoist Temple. What do you think will happen then?" Li Yuantu chuckled.
"A conspiracy, it really is a conspiracy!" Wang Xiaoyin said bluntly. "So what's your purpose in doing this? Is it just to eliminate the Blood God Cult? Or...? No, the entire Xuanwu Realm will be locked in a bloodbath. Do you want to purge the Coral Kingdom's underground forces? No, that doesn't mean you need to personally purge the Coral Kingdom's forces. What exactly are you trying to do?"
"Hehe, heavenly secrets cannot be revealed!" Li Yuantu smiled mysteriously, then said, "This is my private matter. Other departments of the country are not aware of it for the time being. I'm telling you this because I trust you. Don't worry, it won't harm you! After it's done, you will also receive a corresponding generous reward."

Volume 4, Chapter 47: Enemy
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"Hehe, heavenly secrets cannot be revealed!" Li Yuantu smiled mysteriously, then said, "This is my private matter, and other departments of the country are unaware of it for the time being. I'm telling you this because I trust you. Don't worry, it won't harm you! After it's done, you will also receive a corresponding generous reward."
Xiao Bang frowned and pondered for a moment before saying, "You have your reasons for not telling me now. I just want to know, if you eventually obtain the cultivation manual inside, can I borrow it to take a look?"
Wang Xiaoyin also seized the opportunity to say, "Yes, Old Li, one should be kind. Since you won't say why you're doing this, and you've asked us to help, shouldn't you expect some benefits beforehand? If there's a manual, let us take a look; we're not going to steal it from you anyway. If you get any elixirs, remember to share one with me."
"Old Xiao, we've known each other for decades, I know what you're thinking. We'll need to borrow experts from your Xiao family later, so even if you don't say anything, I won't treat you unfairly. Xiaoyin's request isn't excessive; as long as you get what you mentioned, I'll naturally share it with you."
"Let me say it again, this is my private matter. Even if the country deploys the army or special police, it's highly likely it won't be under my control. I can only trust the Shadow Guards and some guards from the Stone Palace. They will arrive at the Xiao family one after another and contact the Shadow Guards. Tonight I will return to the capital, leaving one Shadow Guard behind to convey my specific plans. Due to Li Yun's special status, she can only protect you secretly. Before all the secrets are revealed, she only represents the government."
"Xiao Yin, I know your martial arts skills. During the chaos, you must be careful. Just make sure the Li family continues to cooperate with the Blood God Sect. You'd better not show your face in other matters. If something happens to you, she will fight me to the death. Uh, cough cough, that's all for today." Li Yuantu vaguely mentioned "she," leaving it to others to guess who it was.
When Wang Xiaoyin returned to "Whose Paradise," the auction was about to begin. His mind was full of thoughts about the White Cloud Taoist Temple and cultivation, and he also tried to guess Li Yuantu's true purpose.
Xiao Wen and Lan Shi were preparing for the upcoming auction. The ninth floor was no longer as empty as it had been in the morning; miraculously, neat rows of soft chairs stood there, arranged like a theater, from low to high. Wang Xiaoyin knew this was a mechanism designed during the renovation, allowing wheelchairs to fold and be placed under the perforated floor. Pressing the mechanism would make the chairs appear naturally.
The chairs were already filled with noble guests, the lighting somewhat dim, and the auction stage was in the center of the hall. Wang Xiaoyin knew that a 3D projector was installed in the center, perfectly showcasing the merits of the ornaments, even better than the actual items.
He passed through a private passage and went up to the twelfth floor; the floors above the tenth were all craft production areas and warehouses. Wang Xiaoyin had come here to get the dragon and phoenix feather bracelet for Wang Qinghe. He knew he would be busy for the next few days and wouldn't have time to meet her, so he decided to give her the bracelet today.
Wang Xiaoyin instructed Lan Yao to lead Wang Qinghe to the lounge on the twelfth floor and personally put the jade bracelet on her wrist.
"Won't you laugh at me, saying I asked you for something precious?" Wang Qinghe looked shyly at the exquisite bracelet that fit her perfectly. It was carved with dragon and phoenix images, yet the surface was perfectly smooth, making the dragons and phoenixes seem almost alive, as if sealed within the jade bracelet.
"Hehe, in my heart, you are the most precious." Taking advantage of her shyness with her head down, Wang Xiaoyin reached out and pulled her into his arms. He had always been very proper with Wang Qinghe, only occasionally making small advances. This was the first time the two had embraced in real life.
Wang Qinghe was naturally alluring; surrounded by his powerful masculine aura, her whole body went limp, and coupled with her joy, she had no thought of resistance. Her full breasts were pressed against his chest, and she felt her heart pounding wildly—these sweet sensations were a hundred times more intense than in the virtual game. Thinking of this, her heart pounded even harder, and she couldn't help but tightly hug Wang Xiaoyin's waist, her breathing becoming rapid and heavy.
The two remained silent for a long time in this sweet atmosphere before Wang Qinghe couldn't help but sigh softly, "Sigh, you always like to tell lies. People know they're false, but they still like them."
"Everything I told you is true," Wang Xiaoyin whispered in her ear, inhaling the faint fragrance of her hair. He thought to himself, "What I tell you is naturally true; I haven't told you anything bad or deceitful."
"Then tell me, who was that beautiful woman who asked you to drink today?" Wang Qinghe thought for a moment, then added, "The one with the elegant demeanor, wearing a retro white dress and flamboyant red-rimmed glasses."
The woman remembered the details so meticulously, Wang Xiaoyin muttered to himself, feeling annoyed. He instinctively knew that Wang Qinghe was clever and cunning, not so easy to deal with. He had just told her everything was true, so now he couldn't be easily fooled. If he didn't handle it well, leaving her with a lying, unreliable man would be terrible.
"She's Liu Liu, the CEO of Liu's Industrial Group. You should have seen her on TV. Someone called my name, and when I turned around, I couldn't help but blurt out 'Liu Liu.' But thinking about it carefully, I was surprised. Liu Liu is such a powerful figure, why would she talk to me? Who knew she really was that important person!" Wang Xiaoyin's story was a mix of truth and lies, so that even if he later discovered his relationship with Liu Liu, he would have an excuse, saying it developed later.
Wang Qinghe, hearing that he didn't hide Liu Liu's true identity, immediately believed him to some extent, and upon closer examination, believed him even more. However, her woman's intuition didn't quite hold up, and she couldn't help but ask, "Then what did she want with you?"
"She just asked about my relationship with the president. After learning that the president's visit was purely coincidental, or perhaps out of respect for the Xiao family, she lost interest. Fortunately, she gave me a business card, saying there might be an opportunity to cooperate." Wang Xiaoyin was paving the way for future lies. He had no choice but to do this to gain Qinghe's deep trust.
"Oh, I see!" Wang Qinghe was relieved, but then asked worriedly, "Xiaoyin, it's not that I'm jealous, I'm just really worried that she'll steal you away! Hmm, she's so beautiful and capable. If she really pursues you, I'm afraid I don't have the ability to compete with her."
"Hehe, isn't that jealousy?" Wang Xiaoyin laughed and kissed her snow-white neck, then said, "If she were willing to be my concubine and you become my first wife, would you agree?"
"Okay!" Wang Qinghe, caught off guard, got caught up in the conversation. Only after speaking did she realize something was amiss and quickly retorted, "Pah! You're always talking nonsense. How could such a beautiful woman be willing to be your concubine? If she really wanted to be with you, I'd reluctantly accept her, hehehe, you're dreaming!" As
the two were laughing and joking, Lan Yao knocked on the door and reported, "Boss, someone from the Ye family has arrived and is strolling around on the first floor. The one leading them is a stranger, about twenty-three or twenty-four years old. Accompanying him is the manager of Ye's Jewelry Store, indicating his extraordinary status. With them are several disciples of the Illusion Sword Sect."
The term "boss" was indeed quite old-fashioned; only bosses in certain industries still used this title. This was Lan Yao's way of addressing Wang Xiaoyin in the jewelry store.
"Heh, the Ye family is really impatient, sending people to check things out on the very first day of opening. My business is just a small jewelry store, incomparable to their nationwide chain. If they want to monopolize this industry, they should have some magnanimity." Because Wang Qinghe was beside him, he didn't finish what he was saying—"Even if the Ye family is magnanimous, they can't interfere with my business. The prices of the raw materials I use are not restricted by them!"
“Xiao Yin, don’t be afraid of the Ye family in Heaven. Mom says the Ye family has the weakest influence in Heaven and can’t squeeze out their competitors. That’s why Heaven City has the most jewelry stores compared to other cities. Let me tell you a secret, that Lan’s Jewelry Store across the street is my family’s. Hehe, the Ye family has never been able to do anything about it.” Wang Qinghe affectionately linked arms with him, thinking that Wang Xiaoyin was afraid of the Ye family’s power, so she used these words to comfort him.
“What? That Lan’s Jewelry Store across the street is your family’s?” Wang Xiaoyin exclaimed in surprise. The little blue demon at the door patted his chest in fright. The blue demon knew his temperament well, and this surprised question came from his heart.
"Huh? What's wrong?" Wang Qinghe was also startled, not understanding why he was so surprised. "That's my dad's business. Although it's not profitable, I don't know why he hasn't sold it yet? And I heard someone framed one of the artisans inside, but he's surprisingly indifferent... Oh, right, my mom said this news must never be known to anyone else, or my family will be in trouble."
"Hey, I've met the manager inside, and I've even had others inquire about it. They've always wanted to buy Lan's Jewelry Store. But the manager absolutely refuses to sell. If they knew it was your dad's business, maybe..." Wang Xiaoyin suddenly remembered the case of Lan's Jewelry Store. Wang Yuanzhe's risk in keeping the store must have a special meaning. Even if Xiaohe pleaded with him, it might not be effective. So, he stopped halfway through his sentence.
“I didn’t know you were going to open a jewelry store beforehand. If you had told me earlier, I would have definitely begged Dad to transfer the shop across the street to you. By the time I found out you were opening a store, you had already rented the Xiao family’s building, so I couldn’t say anything more.”
Wang Xiaoyin laughed, “Hehe, it’s alright, it was just a bit of a surprise. The location is not bad now, the effect is the same as the one across the street. It’s just that with this opening, your family’s jewelry store will have even less business.”
“Anyway, the shop across the street doesn’t make money either. Our family’s business is all in the oil industry, with this being the only exception, and it’s a secret. You mustn’t tell anyone else, besides Mom and Dad, only we know about this, oh, and Seventh Grandpa knows too. I heard he was the one who helped Dad buy it.” Wang Qinghe glanced at the pretty blue demon outside the door and asked in a low voice, “What if she hears us?”
Wang Xiaoyin laughed loudly, looking at Wang Qinghe as if she wanted to silence her. The little blue demon shivered, playfully sticking out her tongue at Wang Qinghe, pretending to run away.
"Is it really necessary to be so dramatic?" He took Xiaohe's hand and followed the little blue demon who was leaving. "If I don't talk nonsense, she won't either. From now on, you don't need to worry about any secrets here; they'll be absolutely loyal."
"Oh!" Wang Qinghe nodded thoughtfully and said nothing more.
Wang Xiaoyin followed the blue demon to the monitoring room, where there were surveillance images from floors one to fifteen. Usually, only the monitoring equipment for the first nine floors was turned on; the monitoring equipment for floors ten to fifteen was kept in reserve and only turned on during special times.
Seeing the screen the blue demon pointed to, Wang Xiaoyin's face immediately changed. A strong aura of hostility emanated from him, filled with hatred and killing intent. He thought time could make him forget everything, but he didn't expect that seeing his senior brother Ye Zhixing again would make the past humiliation and hatred even more profound and intense.
"Xiaoyin, what's wrong with you? Hey..." Wang Qinghe was frightened by the killing intent he exuded, but she still didn't let go of his arm. "Are you alright?"
The blue demons in charge of monitoring were also frightened and hurriedly surrounded him, asking him all sorts of questions.
"Ye! Zhi! Xing!" Wang Xiaoyin spat out these three words with hatred, his fists clenched tightly, and anyone could see the hatred in his heart.
The blue demons, upon hearing this, understood what was going on; they knew some things about Wang Xiaoyin. So they cautiously asked, "Boss, what about the woman next to him?"
"Hehe, what do you think?" Wang Xiaoyin sneered, his voice seemingly even more resentful, mixed with other negative emotions.
"Oh!" The blue demons discreetly ran away, but from their master's expression, they guessed that the alluringly dressed woman was most likely his former senior sister, Du Juan. One of the clever blue demons secretly dialed Xingzi's number, fearing that their master might do something impulsive in his anger.
"Wang Xiaoyin! If you don't talk to me, I'm leaving!" Wang Qinghe wasn't angry; in fact, she understood something, and she only shouted this to calm him down.
Wang Xiaoyin's attention was snapped back to reality by her shout, and he immediately realized he had been too out of line. He quickly
laughed and said, "Oh dear, you know what I hate most?" Wang Qinghe was relieved to see him smile, even though his smile was rather awkward. She replied, "You hate enemies the most! Ah, I see, they're your enemies?"
"Yes, and they're the ones who changed my life, so, well, that's why your expression was a bit complicated just now!"
"Hmph, your expression was more than complicated, it was downright man-eating!" Seeing that his expression had returned to normal, Wang Qinghe asked, "Ye Zhixing? Is he from the Ye family?"
"Yes, he's the son of the Ye family patriarch and is very likely to succeed him as the next patriarch." Wang Xiaoyin answered honestly, wanting Xiaohe to know some details beforehand to avoid panic later.
"It's nothing special. He's not as handsome as you, and his girlfriend isn't as pretty as me. His family may be rich, but we'll definitely surpass him in the future." She knew how to comfort people, quickly belittling Ye Zhixing and dragging Du Juan down with her.
"Hahaha! You're right!" Wang Xiaoyin found her words amusing, especially the part about Du Juan's looks; he even felt a sense of vengeful pleasure. He knew that first love always left some strange lingering marks.
"Boss, they've entered the auction hall." Seeing his improved mood, Lan Yao immediately reported Ye Zhixing's whereabouts. "On the way, Ye Zhixing bought four small ornaments for Du Juan, worth 173,600 US dollars."
Wang Xiaoyin nodded, indicating he had heard. He secretly pondered; he had heard Gui Jian say that Du Juan had had sexual relations with many honorary disciples of the Illusion Sword Sect while Ye Zhixing was injured. In the Misty Mountains, the lack of women made Du Juan seem rare and precious. There are plenty of beautiful women in heaven now, and Wang Xiaoyin doesn't quite understand why Ye Zhixing is still hanging out with Du Juan and going to great lengths to make her happy.
He pulls up a chair, sits in front of the monitor, and watches intently. He holds Wang Qinghe on his lap, holding her tightly in his arms. Wang Qinghe finds his behavior strange, like a wounded child needing a mother's comfort. So, she is docile, letting him do as he pleases, shy but not resisting.
Her intuition is correct. Having lacked maternal love since childhood, Wang Xiaoyin's helplessness intensifies when he sees his enemy and first love. He only wants to hold a gentle woman to fill the emptiness and loneliness in his heart. It is this coincidence that makes Wang Qinghe's position in his heart even more important, so important that she is indispensable in his life.
"Boss, Ye Zhixing has auction device number 3095. The item they want to buy is the 'Star of the New Month' necklace. They have already raised the price six times, and the current price is $18 million."
The stars at the beginning of each month are very bright, and the crescent moon at that time is like a sickle, creating a beautiful scene of stars surrounding the moon. Wang Xiaoyin knew that the Moonlit Star was Lan Shi's proudest creation. It was a design that came to Lan Shi's mind after a romantic encounter while they were camping on the beach in Furong City, watching the night sky over the sea. She then spent over two months creating it.
"Tell your people to stop bidder number 3095 from bidding this time. The Moonlit Star won't be sold to him; she's not worthy!" Wang Xiaoyin whispered to the blue demon beside her, her head resting on Wang Qinghe's dark hair. Hearing
Wang Xiaoyin use the female pronoun "she," Wang Qinghe thought to herself, "She's not worthy? What does that mean? He won't even earn over ten million US dollars just because she's not worthy? Absolutely not. There must be some past between him and this woman..." To stop the bidding during the auction
, the only way was to keep raising the price, surpassing the opponent time and time again. Wang Xiaoyin had arranged for several blue demons to raise the price of less popular items, and at the same time, to aggressively raise the price of items she didn't want to sell, forcing other buyers to give up.
A three-dimensional image of the Crescent Moon Star hung above the auction stage. Diamonds arranged in a crescent shape, like stars, adorned every corner of the necklace. The inexpensive moonstone became the central focal point, its sickle-shaped shape emitting a faint glow. Below the slanted crescent, a huge diamond was set, its cold light like that of the crescent moon highlighting the necklace's name—Creative Moon Star.
This large diamond emphasized that the main focus of the necklace was the star, not the moon. This might also reflect Lan Shi's own feelings; she herself was a member of the Blue Demons, numerous and ordinary like the stars in the sky, merely a small part, hoping to shine brightly under the moon's protection. Wang
Xiaoyin stared at the beautiful Crescent Moon Star and murmured, "Even if it rots in the warehouse, I won't let you have it!"

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