Han Rui was extremely displeased. "Ten hours. What is that cowardly turtle going to do to Shangyang after ten hours? He's a coward, hiding his head and tail, sending a child with a doll, using a doll to pass messages. He's a complete coward, a green-haired one at that!"
Han Rui looked as if he had been greatly frightened. "Little Xi'er, what in the world is going on? Did it mention Wang Fen just now? Is he the 'Kui Dian' that Wang Fen spoke of? And ten hours from now... what will they do in ten hours?"
Bai Xi narrowed her eyes and said faintly, "It's eight in the morning now. Ten hours later will be exactly six in the evening. You should be more familiar with this time than I am."
Han Rui blinked in surprise. His beautiful phoenix eyes shifted from confusion to astonishment, and finally he blurted out, "Six in the evening is when the Chu family's auction begins!"
As if seeking confirmation, he then took out his invitation.
As expected, the invitation stated the time as six o'clock this evening!
Han Rui's heart immediately sank. "Why don't I notify the Chu family to cancel tonight's charity auction?"
Han Cai immediately said, "No!"
Han Rui looked at Han Cai, his face filled with confusion. "Why not? Grandfather, you saw it too. Those people are so terrifying, and they have no bottom line or conscience in what they do. If we don't cancel it, and they release such poison at the venue, then all the aristocratic families of Shangyang will be in trouble. If someone rushes out, then it won't just be the aristocratic families; the entire Shangyang will fall into chaos!"
Han Cai frowned. "Of course I know what you're saying. But do you think you can convince the Chu family not to proceed?"
Han Rui frowned slightly upon hearing this.
Indeed.
The Chu family were not bad people, but they were all very strong-willed and proud. Once they made a decision, it was difficult to change unless they themselves had a change of heart. Furthermore, invitations for this charity auction had already been sent out. The Chu family would absolutely not stop the event at this point.
Given the Chu family's disposition, even if they knew there was danger, they would think of strengthening their defenses as much as possible. But that terrifying "Kui Dian" was something even the security bureau couldn't control, let alone a mere aristocratic family with little military strength.
"Then what should we do?"
Having said that, Han Cai turned to look at Bai Xi again and knelt before her.
Bai Xi immediately reached out to help him. "Old Mr. Han, didn't we agree earlier not to kneel?"
Han Cai, however, insisted on not getting up. He clasped his hands together and bowed to Bai Xi. "I implore you, Miss, to save the Chu family, save the Han family, and save all the citizens of Shangyang!"
This charity auction was organized by the Chu family for the victims affected by the Han family's batch of drugs.
If anything were to go wrong with this charity auction, the aristocratic families present would be the first to suffer. And these people, naturally, would not dare to blame the Chu family, the most powerful in Shangyang, but would shift all the responsibility onto the Han family.
The Han family was already facing a crisis of trust from the citizens of Shangyang due to these drugs. With this happening... where would the Han family have any place to stand in Shangyang?
Now, he had no other options.
Therefore, he could only place all his hopes on Bai Xi.
Seeing this, Bai Xi didn't know what else to say, and could only say faintly, "For Kui Dian to do something like this, it's not only targeting Shangyang but also a provocation and demonstration of force towards me. Naturally, I cannot stand by and do nothing. Old Mr. Han, rest assured, I will not let things develop into the worst possible outcome."
Old Mr. Han was right, the charity auction must not be terminated.
Because even if it were terminated, if Kui Dian wanted to do something to Shangyang, it would be very easy.
This time, they deliberately informed them of the location of their planned attack as a provocation. If the auction were to be canceled immediately, their next action would be an unforeseen event, making it more difficult to prevent and potentially causing even more severe consequences.
Han Cai's heart finally eased upon hearing this.
If even Bai Xi couldn't prevent terrible things from happening, then who in the entire Huaguo could guarantee that terrible things wouldn't occur? If that were the case, perhaps they could only accept fate.
As the sun set, the sky was brushed with a golden hue by the warm orange sun.
The Chu family's charity auction was held in Shangyang City's luxurious exhibition hall. The oval building was transparent on all four sides, warm and bright, looking at first glance like a giant jewel that had fallen to earth.
Inside the exhibition hall, Chu Meng and Chu Xiao stood not far from the entrance, mingling with the guests who had come to attend.
Today, Chu Meng wore a black evening gown with a beautiful mermaid skirt, which perfectly accentuated her already graceful figure. She wore pearl-white gloves on her hands, not overly ostentatious, yet they sparkled brilliantly. Around her neck was a simple pearl necklace, exuding a sexy allure while maintaining elegance and grace.
Chu Xiao, on the other hand, was dressed in a dark gray suit, complemented by his meticulously styled crew cut. He exuded vigor and handsome charm.
"Miss Chu, you look truly beautiful today."
"Mr. Chu, you look so handsome too!"
"Mr. Chu, Miss Chu, your Chu family, as an aristocratic family, is able to empathize with the common people's hardships and organize this charity auction. It is truly Shangyang's good fortune."
"Yes, yes..."
A round of banquet-style flattery brought smiles and rosy cheeks to everyone present.
Chu Xiao calmly responded to the guest of the highest status and position. "Uncle Wang, you are too kind. The Chu family is only contributing our part. When you see something you like later, don't be stingy with your bids."
The middle-aged man with a potbelly chuckled, "Of course. Doing good deeds, everyone is willing."
"Yes, yes, yes..."
"Mr. Wang said it very well."
"Mr. Chu is young and promising, and what he says is also very good."
Before long, Chu Meng, after finishing a conversation with some young ladies, tiptoed and looked towards the direction of the main entrance, her eyes scanning.
Chu Xiao saw this and gently patted his sister's shoulder. "Mengmeng, you are the young lady of the Chu family. Sticking your neck out and looking around like this is truly unsightly."
Chu Meng, being lectured by her own brother, naturally felt unconvinced. "Brother, this is my genuine swan neck. Those who like me could form a line from here to the entrance of the hall. How could it be unsightly?"
Chu Xiao, seeing his sister unhappy, chuckled. "Yes, yes, yes. You're beautiful, you're more beautiful than anyone else. Are you satisfied? But I want to tell you, today you must display the demeanor of a noble lady. Don't cause trouble for me again."
After speaking, he gently tapped his sister's nose, a gesture of brotherly helplessness and pampering.
Chu Meng nonchalantly replied, "As long as no one provokes me, I will naturally maintain the airs of a Chu family young lady."
Upon hearing this, Chu Xiao's expression suddenly turned a bit cold. The right hand that had just tapped Chu Meng's nose gently lowered, and he said faintly, "Do you remember what I told you earlier?"
Chu Meng blinked and then looked away. "Of course I know."
The last time she was thrown into the Han family's lotus pond by Bai Xi, she hadn't dared to say anything because her brother had told her not to provoke Bai Xi. When they returned home and her brother asked why she had changed her clothes, she had only said that she had gone to the Han family to play and wanted to get lotus seedpods from the lotus pond, so she had fallen in.
She had to swallow that bitter pill herself.
But fortunately, that little slut Bai Xi had left, left Shangyang, and left her brother Han Rui's side...
As Chu Meng was thinking, her eyes scanned the surroundings and saw the person she thought she would never see again—Bai Xi!