"Yangzi, help me take a look at these two rough stones," Lü Liang called out.
Guo Xuyang took the rough stones from Lü Liang's hand and saw a fist-sized piece of high-ice true yang green inside.
"How much did you pay for it?"
"Two hundred thousand."
"Not bad. The material inside is good. It looks like it can yield two pairs of bracelets. You made a small profit."
"As long as I didn't lose money. It's my first time bidding myself."
Lü Liang was a little excited; he didn't expect to make a profit on his first attempt.
"Yangzi, can you look at this one for me?" Jielinna said.
Guo Xuyang took it and was stunned. Jielinna's luck was too good!
It was comparable to the high-ice imperial green he bought at the Mandalay Jade Market.
"How much did you pay for it?"
"Five hundred and sixty thousand."
"Mmm. You can basically achieve financial freedom."
"Omega. Really? Darling, I love you to death." Jielinna hugged Guo Xuyang and kissed him.
Guo Xuyang felt so awkward.
But he was still holding the rough stone, unable to push Jielinna away.
"Thank you, darling. You are truly my lucky star," Jielinna released Guo Xuyang's head and said sincerely.
"You're welcome. You picked them yourself. It has nothing to do with me."
"No. If I hadn't met you, I wouldn't have come to the public auction, nor would I have bought this rough stone. It's all destiny."
Destiny? Guo Xuyang really didn't know what to say.
It was as if fate had decreed he would meet Jielinna.
This feeling had been very strong since he first saw her.
"Mmm, keep it safe. Let's go eat first. Everyone has been tired all day. Let's rest early after eating," Guo Xuyang said, handing the rough stone to Jielinna.
After putting their belongings in their rooms, the group went down to the restaurant and took a private room.
Guo Xuyang released his senses, focused his gaze, and scanned the surroundings. Finding no suspicious individuals, he finally relaxed.
He was being cautious everywhere now; the glass-type imperial green could not be lost.
After the waiter served the dishes, he closed the door to the private room.
"Before we eat today, I have something to tell everyone.
This morning, I met Li Ziwen from Kyoto and his master.
We made a bet, and I won. I'm worried he might play dirty during the sealed bidding."
Guo Xuyang paused and continued.
"Brother Liang, the day after tomorrow afternoon, when we submit the bids, I will give you a few slips. Fill them out with your name and submit them directly into the corresponding bidding boxes."
"Jielinna, you will act alone these few days and try not to be with us.
I will call you in advance, and you will fill out the lot numbers and bid slips according to the amounts I give you.
Submit them five minutes before the end, but use the name of the Ten Perfect Company."
"Mr. Wu, Fatty, the day after tomorrow at noon, give me the lot numbers you've chosen in advance, and I'll help you review them.
Let's spend money wisely and maximize profits."
"Li Minxi, for these few days, you will stay by my side and help me submit the bid slips.
Li Ziwen knows you, and he will notice your every move.
You can submit the bid slips under your own name or mine.
Your mission is to disrupt their line of sight and cover for Brother Liang and Jielinna to secure the important rough stones."
"Are they really that formidable?" Li Minxi asked.
"Don't underestimate any opponent.
There are a few stones we must acquire, otherwise, I wouldn't say so much.
Everyone, remember this. If they intercept us, there's nothing we can do.
Alright, everyone is hungry, let's eat."
"Should I move back to the opposite room later? It would be safer," Jielinna said.
"Okay. You should go back to your room.
If you're interested, you can buy a few more pieces in the open bid area these days. Your luck is truly exceptional."
Everyone looked at Jielinna with envious eyes.
They really didn't know what stroke of luck she had to achieve financial freedom with just one casual bid.
Comparing people leads to despair; comparing goods leads to the rejection of one's own.
If you don't have a princess's fate, don't have a princess's airs. Recognizing reality is key.
Having won big today, they drank heartily, toasting each other.
Even Jielinna had two glasses of red wine.
This was almost unbelievable for her; as an assassin, maintaining a clear mind at all times was essential.
However, today she truly wanted to let herself go.
If possible, who would willingly live a life on the edge of a blade?
But she knew clearly that once she entered this line of work, it was extremely difficult to get out unscathed.
"It's getting late, everyone should go back and rest early. We'll fight again tomorrow."
Guo Xuyang, seeing that everyone had drunk enough, suggested.
"Let's go, let's go upstairs to rest."
Li Minxi said, getting up, perhaps due to the alcohol, she stumbled onto Guo Xuyang.
He caught her.
"Are you alright? Here, let me help you upstairs."
Wu Youzhi and Pi Xiaoqian exchanged glances and smiled.
Jielinna tidied up in her room and then went to room 1112 across the way.
Seeing Jielinna leave, Li Minxi hugged Guo Xuyang.
Guo Xuyang was a little surprised, and a little expectant.
"I like you, you know that? Yangzi." Li Minxi's eyes were hazy, perhaps truly drunk.
"You're drunk, lie down and rest for a while. I'll pour you a glass of water." Guo Xuyang tried to put Li Minxi on the bed.
But Li Minxi held him tightly.
"I'm not drunk, I just like you. Why can't you feel it?"
"Don't be like this. You know. Yiliana is pregnant because of me."
"I don't care. I just like you. What does Yiliana's pregnancy have to do with me?"
"But I have to be responsible for her."
"I don't mind. I just want you."
"You better not regret it. I can't possibly only have you as my woman."
"I don't regret it. Kiss me." Li Minxi whispered, her eyes growing hazier.
She leaned in and kissed him.
Guo Xuyang felt the softness, and a slender tongue slithered in like an eel.
He could no longer resist the temptation and directly picked up Li Minxi and laid her on the bed.
This encounter was passionate and satisfying.
When Guo Xuyang got up and saw the crimson stain on the bedsheet, he realized he might have done something wrong.
He hadn't expected that this hot girl who usually raced cars and drank would still be a virgin. He was stunned.
"I'm sorry," he said softly.
"Why say sorry? I did it willingly. I just like you."
Li Minxi, after the intense encounter, had sweated out a lot, and the alcohol effect had also dissipated.
Her flushed cheeks were even more captivatingly beautiful.
"I thought..."
"I'm not a promiscuous woman. Don't feel guilty," Li Minxi interrupted him.
"I will treat you well."
"Mmm. I know. Did you sleep with Jielinna yesterday?"
"What are you thinking? How could I possibly sleep with Jielinna?"
"Then why did she say you entered the wrong room?"
"She..."
Guo Xuyang didn't know how to explain it to Li Minxi.
Telling her that Jielinna was an assassin might scare her. But not telling her felt awkward.