Not long after, the VIP seats were auctioned off.
Zheng Peng looked at Lin Ru, rambling on about how difficult it was to obtain the qualifications for this auction.
He also mentioned how much he had spent to get two extra slots beyond the standard quota.
Lin Ru listened, merely offering a polite smile.
Her attention, however, was entirely focused on Zhou Yi.
Ever since their last brief exchange,
she couldn't forget him.
Even in her dreams, that image would occasionally appear.
Every time she thought of him, she felt a little shy, which is why she avoided Zhou Yi.
However, despite this,
she still occasionally glanced at Zhou Yi.
She didn't know what she was thinking.
At this moment, Chu Yi noticed her gaze, and taking advantage of Zheng Peng's inattention, he whispered,
"Nhu, why are you looking at me?"
"This old man still likes to be clean. Is there anything on my face?"
Lin Nhu immediately stammered, "No... nothing? I just... just a little..."
She didn't know how to explain it.
She couldn't possibly say that she now seemed to have feelings for Chu Yi, could she?
Just as Lin Nhu was at a loss,
a voice suddenly came.
"Sister Lin Nhu? How come you're here too?"
Lin Nhu felt as if she had been granted a pardon, and immediately turned around, only to see Ye Nan Cheng.
Chu Yi was also very surprised.
How come he felt the Dragon King's presence everywhere?
No, this place doesn't hold any kind of fortuitous items for him, does it?
On the other side, Zheng Peng frowned as soon as he saw Ye Nan Cheng.
"I was about to ask you, how did you get to attend this auction?"
"I remember, unless you're invited, you're not allowed in if your bid is less than 100 million."
Ye Nan Cheng smiled: "A friend invited me to come on his behalf."
"Coincidentally, my seat is right next to yours."
After saying that, Ye Nan Cheng sat down next to Zheng Peng.
Zheng Peng was very annoyed with Ye Nan Cheng, so he started to mock him.
Ye Nan Cheng retorted sharply, neither of them giving way.
Soon, the auction began.
The first item up for auction was a handcrafted antique tapestry with intricate patterns, a beautiful crimson red.
Lin Ru was immediately captivated, and couldn't help but exclaim in awe, "It's so beautiful!"
Seeing an opportunity, Zheng Peng volunteered.
"Lin Ru, you like this tapestry, right? Don't worry, I'll get it for you!"
"Wait..." Lin Ru was about to stop him, but Zheng Peng immediately quoted a price.
Ye Nan Cheng also heard Lin Ru's praise.
So, he casually quoted a higher price.
Zheng Peng saw this and thought, "How can I resist?"
If Ye Nan Cheng snatched it, wouldn't Lin Ru have a better impression of him?
No, I must get this tapestry!
He immediately offered a higher price.
Ye Nan Cheng also sensed the other party's competitive intent, so he didn't want to be outdone.
And so, the two bid against each other, quickly raising the price to over five million.
Finally, Ye Nan Cheng seemed to have other considerations.
He smiled and shook his head, not continuing the bidding.
Zheng Peng, in the manner of a winner, took the tapestry.
He originally intended to give it to Lin Ru, but heard Lin Ru refuse, saying, "Well, actually, you don't need to do this."
"I just like the floral pattern, you shouldn't spend so much money on it for me..."
"I can't accept this, you should take it back yourself."
Hearing this, Zheng Peng felt a little disappointed.
However, he thought about it again.
Lin Ru didn't want him to waste money!
In this materialistic society, where could he find such a good girl?
This moved him deeply.
Finally, this convenient wall hanging, the I Ching.
Zhou Yi received the item, smiled and nodded, saying,
"Haha, young man, I remember your good intentions!"
"Don't worry, I won't take your things for free. I'll put in a good word for you with that girl!"
Hearing this, Zheng Peng was overjoyed.
He didn't expect such an unexpected gain!
He quickly thanked him: "Thank you, Uncle Yi!"
And just then, Zhou Yi deliberately raised his voice a little.
This was so that Ye Nan Cheng could also hear.
Sure enough, Ye Nan Cheng also began to ponder.
Then, he also put down his treasure, and then turned around and gave it to Zhou Yi, hoping to curry favor with Zhou Yi.
Zheng Peng, seeing this, thought, "How can I possibly accept this?"
So he diligently gave gifts, vowing to surpass Ye Nan Cheng.
The two of them continued their back-and-forth struggle, scooping up all the items until they landed in Chu Yi's hands.
Chu Yi collected the items until his arms ached.
He was beaming with joy, but couldn't help but sigh.
Having free licking dogs is damn comfortable!
The auction has temporarily come to an end.
In the end, Ye Nan Cheng still came out on top.
For Zhou Yi, this result wasn't difficult to predict.
After all, Ye Nan Cheng was the Dragon King.
No matter what aspect, he was on a completely different level. How could Zheng Peng possibly compete with him?
Because of this, Zheng Peng's face was incredibly grim.
However, to play it safe, Zhou Yi didn't ignore Zheng Peng. Instead, he sought him out while he was in the restroom.
Immediately, he began his elaborate maneuvering.
"Don't be discouraged, I'm not the kind of person who only cares about money."
"I've seen your concern for that girl, rest assured, I won't favor that kid!"
Zheng Peng, who was originally somewhat dissatisfied, immediately brightened up.
"Then it all depends on you, Uncle Yi!"
Afterward, Zheng Peng wanted to go out to find Lin Ru.
Zhou Yi, however, said he wanted to open the toilet and asked Zheng Peng to join him first.
Before leaving the toilet, Zheng Peng unconsciously went back downstairs.
Immediately afterward, he was shocked by a certain sight: "Oh my, this old man actually has this size?!"
Thinking about himself, he couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt.
"From now on, I shouldn't go to the restroom with Uncle Yi; it hurts my pride."
Zheng Peng shook his head and went out.
...
Incidentally, after finishing, Zhou Yi and Lin Ru reunited.
Zheng Peng and Ye Nan Cheng still disliked each other, bickering amongst themselves.
Zhou Yi, however, didn't pay much attention to this.
His only concern was the number of romantic opportunities indicated in today's divination.
"I wonder what method will bring about this..."
Thinking it over, Zhou Yi casually assessed Lin Ru.
This time, she had changed from her usual casual outfit of a short dress with a belt and shorts, wearing a short, floral-embroidered evening gown.
However, it seemed that some parts of her body weren't quite the right size.
Occasionally, he could hear her softly complain about feeling a little uncomfortable in her chest.
The front of the dress was a half-open, asymmetrical design.
When walking, the slit would lift slightly, as if one could see inside.
But then it would be quickly covered by the other half of the dress, leaving one only able to fantasize.
On her feet were a pair of high-heeled sandals with straps revealing her fair instep.
Delicate and graceful, she was so beautiful that one could almost grasp her in a handful.
Such a beautiful scene, it's no wonder how many people were captivated by its fiery gaze.
Even Chu Yi couldn't be an exception.
"That's right, if I were to use my Heavenly Eye again..."
Chu Yi's thoughts stirred, and without any further concealment, he instantly vanished without a trace.
His gaze immediately straightened.
Lin Ru noticed Chu Yi's gaze, finding it somewhat strange.
Just as she was about to ask, she saw blood suddenly flow from Chu Yi's nostril.
She couldn't help but exclaim, "Uncle Yi! You have a nosebleed!"
Chu Yi then realized what had happened and quickly wiped away the blood.
Lin Ru came to ask what was wrong.
Chu Yi hastily explained, "Ah, I guess it's because the air conditioning has been on too much lately, and my nostrils are a little stuffy."
After hearing this, Lin Ru patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "You scared me to death! I thought something had happened to you, Uncle Yi."
However, her pat was quite unexpected.
It was so bright it made people dizzy.
Chu Yi couldn't help but have his nose bleed again.
"Uncle Yi! Your nose is bleeding again!"
...
Later, Lin Ru hurriedly took Chu Yi to the dining hall to rest.
She found a seat for Chu Yi and anxiously asked if he felt unwell.
Then, still worried, she suggested,
"Uncle Yi, since you're not feeling well, why don't we go back first?"
Zheng Peng heard this and immediately became anxious.
"This... Is it really necessary to rush back like this?"
At first, he was thinking of calling Lin Ru out to further their relationship.
For this extra quota, he was willing to pay a hefty price.
Now, thinking about it, he felt a pang of pain.
Their relationship hadn't progressed much before it ended, so wasn't all his effort wasted?
On the other hand, Zhou Yi had the same thought.
His luck with romance hadn't even begun!
So, he quickly reassured Lin Ru that he was fine and told her not to worry.
Lin Ru said, "Okay then, but I feel like this auction isn't very interesting."
"Shouldn't we go somewhere else to browse?"
Zheng Peng heard this, his eyes darting around as he had an idea.
"How about we go take a look at the auction hall?"