A delicate, boneless jade hand gently massaged Qin Tianming's shoulder.
The strength was neither too light nor too heavy, and the acupoints were pressed in the correct spots.
If Qin Tianming hadn't known that Ye Rou was standing behind him, he would have thought the Bodyguard had found him a professional female masseuse.
【What is going on with Ye Rou? Why is she actively massaging me?】
【Did her character setting break down too?】
Since Ye Rou agreed to come to the private room with Qin Tianming just now, Qin Tianming felt something was wrong.
To describe Ye Rou in one sentence:
Collapsed, but not completely collapsed; it seems there's still a chance for remedy.
But how should I remedy it now!
What he needed to consider now wasn't salvaging Ye Rou's character setting, but figuring out what to do next.
Ye Fan, the Male Protagonist, ran away at this time.
Wouldn't all his plans for today be wasted?
"Young Master Qin, is this strength suitable?" Ye Rou asked softly, her eyes full of smiles.
You deliberately put on the appearance of a dissolute playboy just to play your role well.
The whole world thinks you are a great villain.
But now, you are not alone.
Although it was highly unscientific, Ye Rou still accepted the fact that she was a character in a novel.
Moreover, Ye Rou intended to change her own destiny.
She was a living person and didn't want others controlling her fate.
If she hadn't just heard Qin Tianming's inner monologue, Ye Rou would rather die than follow Qin Tianming into this room.
【This massage strength is simply perfect!】
"It's acceptable, but still not perfect," Qin Tianming replied gloomily.
Ye Rou suppressed her smile and asked, "Then I'll go back and practice more. Next time, it will definitely be better than this."
【Next time? You want a next time?】
Qin Tianming pulled a long face, looking utterly defeated.
Just as Qin Tianming was feeling dispirited, the door to the auction hall below was pushed open again.
The ones who entered were Ye Fan and Lu Yongyi.
Seeing the two of them, Qin Tianming instantly revived to full health, his eyes shining.
【I knew it! How could Ye Fan leave just because of this small humiliation!】
【As the protagonist of a novel, his thick skin and resistance to attacks definitely aren't comparable to ordinary people.】
Hearing Qin Tianming say that Ye Fan was back, Ye Rou's slender eyebrows raised slightly.
The thought that her own older brother was Ye Fan made Ye Rou feel a wave of disgust.
Qin Tianming sneered dismissively, "He is not worthy of my interest."
"The only thing I'm interested in is a fair-skinned, beautiful woman like you!"
While saying this, Qin Tianming's eyes were staring straight at Ye Fan.
【My boy, don't disappoint me again once the auction starts!】
Ye Rou pouted, "But Young Master Qin, you haven't looked at me once since you came in."
"Yet the moment that Ye Fan entered the venue, you kept staring at him."
【Was I that obvious?】
Qin Tianming immediately turned his head and happened to see the wronged Ye Rou.
【Ye Rou, what is wrong with you?】
【Can't you just quietly give me a massage?】
"Nonsense!"
"How could I possibly stare at a man!"
"My neck was hurting just now, which is why I kept my head down."
Qin Tianming said righteously.
"I apologize, Young Master Qin, I spoke out of turn." Ye Rou looked nervously at Qin Tianming, appearing very frightened.
"Then shut up and talk less! Just focus on giving me a good massage!" Qin Tianming glared at her, then turned his head to look down.
After Ye Fan sat down, he kept feeling that someone was staring at him.
He looked left and right, finally looking toward the private room where Qin Tianming was.
Qin Tianming, let me let you jump around for a few more days. Once I cultivate the Yuming Divine Skill to the Sixth Layer, that will be the time the Qin Family perishes!
There will be an exquisitely crafted jade pendant at this auction.
This jade pendant was originally extraordinary, and after being crafted by a master expert, it gained the function of calming the mind and nurturing the spirit.
For ordinary people, the value of this jade pendant was not great.
But for Ye Fan, it was worth over ten million!
As the Auctioneer took the stage, the auction officially began.
The first items presented were small trinkets, such as pearls and gemstones.
These things weren't worth much money and were mostly sold to the socialites below.
"The jade pendant about to be auctioned is extremely rare, having come from the hands of a Master."
"This jade pendant is not an ordinary jade pendant; it has the function of nourishing the mind and stabilizing the spirit!"
"If worn long-term, it can even extend one's lifespan!"
The crowd below scoffed upon hearing this.
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Rich people weren't fools; when they bought things, they naturally bought items worth the price.
Even if they sold the item later, they wouldn't lose too much money.
The reaction of these wealthy individuals made Ye Fan heave a sigh of relief.
It was best if no one was interested in this jade pendant; that way, he could acquire it for the least amount of money.
Seeing no reaction from the crowd below, the Auctioneer awkwardly waved his hand at the attendant below.
Soon, a palm-sized jade pendant was carried to the front of the stage by the attendant.
The shape of this jade pendant was almost indistinguishable from those sold on the street.
"They brought this thing to an auction to sell? Has the Wang Family gone crazy for money?"
"I wonder what the starting price is. If it's only ten or twenty thousand, I might bid a little."
"Definitely nobody will buy it. Anyone who buys it must have a screw loose."
The whispers from the crowd below made the Auctioneer standing on stage extremely embarrassed.
Not even this year's Spring Festival Gala performance had made him this awkward.
The Auctioneer cleared his throat: "Everyone, the starting price for this jade pendant is five hundred thousand."
As the words fell, the area below erupted in an uproar.
"What the heck? Five hundred thousand for this thing? You might as well just rob us!"
"A tiny jade pendant dares to ask for five hundred thousand? They probably bought it on the street for five yuan, right?"
"I'll bid five hundred at most. I won't pay a single penny more!"
A look of disdainful mockery hung on Ye Fan's face.
Hmph, what do you common mortals understand?
It would be reasonable even if the starting price for this jade pendant were five million.
"Ye Fan, is this jade pendant really as miraculous as you say?" Lu Yongyi asked, frowning.
"Of course. I can guarantee it with my life!" Ye Fan nodded.
Before coming, Ye Fan had told Lu Yongyi that this jade pendant could save his grandfather's life.
The Lu Family had many descendants in the third generation, and Lu Yongyi's performance among them was unremarkable.
That was why he brought Ye Fan to the auction house to buy this jade pendant and treat his grandfather.
By then, Lu Yongyi would be able to hold his head high in the Lu Family.
In reality, even without this jade pendant, Ye Fan would still be able to cure Lu Yongyi's grandfather.
Ye Fan was very cunning.
Using the excuse of saving someone with the jade pendant, he could not only gain a jade pendant for free but also secure a favor from the Lu Family.
Killing two birds with one stone!