Gu Yaoqing’s expression was not much better than that of the Gu family head.
The words of the Wen family head, transmitted through the microphone held by the female auctioneer beside him, had already reached the entire auction hall.
Gu Yaoqing never expected that he was still gloating over finally expelling Gu Yaoyang from the Gu family, believing Gu Yaoyang would now be a man who relied on women.
Instead, the man had transformed into the sole heir of the Lu family, not only inheriting all of the Lu family’s assets but also a shocking treasure!
No wonder!
No wonder he had so actively distanced himself from the Gu family today!
Only now did Gu Yaoqing seem to grasp the situation, gnashing his teeth.
Gu Yaoyang, that bastard, had calculated his moves quite precisely.
Knowing he had wealth, power, and treasures, he intended to kick the Gu family aside!
He could dream on!
Not only should the Lu family’s wealth be shared with the Gu family, but the treasure should also have a share for the Gu family!
The Gu family had raised Gu Yaoyang for so many years, and it wasn’t for nothing!
Gu Yaoyang owed the Gu family for all of it!
Just you wait!
Just you wait!
He wouldn’t let Gu Yaoyang, that bastard, have an easy time!
Meanwhile, Gu Yaolin, seated beside them, gazed at Gu Yaoyang on stage, looking as if he were about to cry with emotion.
He knew his brother deserved the best the world had to offer!
If not for the Gu family head and Gu Yaoqing being present, he would have applauded enthusiastically and cheered for his brother!
As everyone watched the stage with envy, Miao Sang, holding the treasure map, felt his social anxiety about to overwhelm him.
He hadn’t wanted to come today, let alone go on stage.
It was the Miao family who insisted he come, saying that as the future patriarch, he should appear today.
But he didn’t want to be a patriarch at all. Standing on stage like this, under everyone’s gaze, Miao Sang felt so nervous he could barely breathe.
Miao Sang’s nervousness and discomfort were perceived by the crowd as outright anger.
That sinister and terrifying expression made the onlookers quietly swallow.
To show such a dark expression at a time like this, the Miao family was indeed overbearing!
On the other hand, everyone was also silently anticipating what Miao Sang would do.
It was rumored that Miao Sang was the legitimate eldest grandson of the old patriarch, found later by the Miao family. The old patriarch had specifically appointed him as the patriarch before breathing his last.
Although they hadn't formally met before, from today's appearance, he seemed to be a ruthless individual as well.
Would he willingly share the treasure he had obtained with the Lu and Tang families?
Would he destroy the Lu and Tang families first, or would the Wen family head destroy him?
After all, the Wen family head had taken away a group of Tang family members before; it wasn’t impossible for him to take away a Miao family member.
“Qingtian.” Miao Sang moved his lips, and two words drifted from his throat, feeling parched: “Save me…”
Xia Qingtian immediately turned her head to look at Miao Sang. Seeing him holding the treasure map as if about to faint, she could only smile wryly, take it, and then lean her head towards Miao Sang, whispering, “Little uncle, deep breaths, quick, deep breaths!”
Miao Sang quickly took a few deep breaths, and his complexion improved slightly.
Seeing that Miao Sang had somewhat recovered, Xia Qingtian breathed a sigh of relief and turned back to Lu Yaoyang, saying, “I’m rather careless and tend to misplace my things. It’s best to keep this treasure map with you.”
“Mm.” Lu Yaoyang responded and reached out to take it.
The crowd, who had been waiting for some drama, was stunned by this turn of events.
What was going on, where was the drama?
What was with that Miao Sang?
“He just handed it over like that?” someone inadvertently voiced their thoughts.
The female auctioneer on stage clearly heard this. She adjusted the built-in information receiver in her ear with one hand and, after hearing Master Lei’s command, her beautiful eyes flickered, and she smiled lightly, saying, “Although this treasure map is no longer related to the Lei Corporation after its return, I can’t help but want to gossip on everyone’s behalf: How do the Lu, Miao, and Tang families plan to handle this treasure map going forward?”
The female auctioneer’s question was clearly what everyone was curious about; they also wanted to know what would happen next.
Would Miao Sang cause trouble or not!
“I’m only representing the Tang family here~” Xia Qingtian spread her hands and distanced herself, then added with a smile, “I’ll listen to Yaoyang.”
Her answer didn’t surprise anyone; their gazes were still fixed intently on Miao Sang.
In everyone’s eyes, Miao Sang’s attitude was the most crucial.
“And Mr. Miao Sang?” The female auctioneer followed everyone’s wishes and turned to Miao Sang.
“I, I’ll listen to Qingtian.” Miao Sang, as if he had finally had enough, took a step diagonally backward, hiding behind Xia Qingtian, and said no more.
His social capacity for the entire year had been completely depleted tonight.
He couldn’t do it, he really couldn’t.
He longed to return to City Z, to go home, to return to his small room and code.
Seeing Miao Sang like this, the female auctioneer seemed taken aback. This Miao Sang looked incredibly sinister, but why…
“I’m so sorry, my little uncle has a bit of social anxiety. He just looks fierce, but he’s actually very introverted and sensitive,” Xia Qingtian immediately explained for Miao Sang.
“Li- Little uncle?” The female auctioneer was a bit bewildered.
“Yes, Xia, no, Miao Sang is the adopted son of my grandfather’s cousin’s son’s cousin,” Xia Qingtian had nothing to hide: “He’s a distant relative? He’s been staying with me for the past couple of years for various reasons, and he’s my little uncle.”
Miao Sang seemed to have recovered somewhat and quietly placed his hands behind Xia Qingtian, weakly showing half his face, glancing at the audience below, and then retracting.
The crowd was now unsure whether to be shocked by Miao Sang’s contrast or amazed by Xia Qingtian’s network.
She had handled the two main figures of the Tang family.
The sole heir of the Lu family, she had handled him.
The next patriarch of the Miao family, he was her little uncle.
This was a complete victory!
Those who had previously thought Xia Qingtian was just an unknown minor celebrity now wished they could slap themselves.
Damn! Did this Xia Qingtian have so much influence!
Gu Yaoqing’s face was now extremely grim.
He hated Lu Yaoyang’s good luck and his treachery.
To have thrown that sharp-tongued, insidious bitch Yu Linwan to him, while Lu Yaoyang instead fawned over Xia Qingtian!
He had been suppressed by Lu Yaoyang’s talent since childhood, so why was he so much worse even in the luck of attracting women!
Gu Yaoqing was filled with hatred and extreme dissatisfaction!
Damn it!
Damn it!
As Gu Yaoqing’s jealousy and envy reached the point of madness, the female auctioneer also turned her question to Lu Yaoyang: “Mr. Lu?”
“This is a matter that needs to be decided jointly by the Lu, Miao, and Tang families,” Lu Yaoyang’s voice was as before, warm and indifferent: “I need to ask the opinions of the other two families first.”
“Since that’s the case, I won’t probe further.” The female auctioneer stopped at the right moment, smiled, spoke some auspicious words, and skillfully concluded the auction.