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Chapter 37: The Auction Begins:
By now, Ye Liuyun had already returned home, unaware that Long Tian had been completely cut off from any path to power.
[This doesn’t count as part of the plot?]
Ye Liuyun was bewildered. He thought that curing Tang Ming would be considered part of the plot. But it wasn’t!
[Ridiculous! This is just ridiculous!]
[This is really frustrating!]
One chance to sign-in! Poof! Gone!
[Sigh!]
He sighed heavily and laid down.
His mood caused the female leads Qu Yingmeng and Yao Huaimeng to laugh. This childlike side of him made him even more endearing.
[I need to sign-in quickly, otherwise my Heavenly Talisman will be useless!]
Previously, the system had mentioned that the next sign-in reward would likely be related to talismans. The system’s purpose was to help Ye Liuyun become stronger, so rewards were always what he needed the most.
Realizing this, Ye Liuyun sat up, thinking about the next part of the plot.
[Let me think! Let me think!]
Qu Yingmeng and the others quieted down, curious about the upcoming plot.
[Got it!]
Ye Liuyun finally remembered.
[It’s an auction! Yes, the Xinghai Auction!]
Xinghai Auction?
This name made Qu Yingmeng raise her eyebrows slightly. It was familiar. The Xinghai Auction was well-known in Hai City, and she had attended it many times.
...
[From what I remember, Long Tian got something incredible at this auction!]
[It seems like the author gave Long Tian a cheat item!]
A cheat item?
This piqued the interest of all the female leads.
From Ye Liuyun, they knew how outrageous cheat items could be. Since it was a cheat for Long Tian, it wouldn’t be ordinary.
[I can’t remember exactly what it is, but I’ll probably recognize it when I see it!]
[But given how much the protagonist has suffered, does he even have a chance to attend the auction?]
[Tsk!]
Tsk? Why did he think the protagonist was suffering so much? Who did he think was responsible?
[It doesn't matter!]
Ye Liuyun made a decision.
[Since it’s part of the plot, I have to go!]
[Let’s see, the auction is in about a week. I’ll find a way to attend!]
Ye Liuyun’s current identity was still that of an ordinary worker. Even though he owned a commercial street, it wasn’t enough to warrant an invitation to such an exclusive auction. But he would find a way!
Having made up his mind, Ye Liuyun stopped worrying and prepared to rest.
...
The next day.
At this moment, Ye Liuyun was still thinking about how to get into the auction.
Pretending to be staff? Not a bad idea!
It seemed like a good plan since he only needed to sign in for the plot.
Thinking this, Ye Liuyun’s eyes brightened. However...
“Liuyun!”
Just as he was planning how to sneak into the auction, Qu Yingmeng approached him.
“Accompany me to the Xinghai Auction next week!”
“Huh? What?” Ye Liuyun looked at Qu Yingmeng, confused and wondering if he had heard wrong.
She maintained a playful yet serious demeanor, "What’s wrong? Don’t you want to go with me?” she asked, feigning disappointment.
“Uh, that’s not what I meant!”
She was truly a temptress!
“I was just surprised!”
[Wow, I was just planning how to sneak into the auction, and now I don’t need to!]
[This is great!]
Why bother sneaking in when he's got an open invitation?
“Don’t forget then!” Qu Yingmeng smiled and was pleased with his reaction. As long as Ye Liuyun was happy, she was happy.
“Don’t worry, I won’t forget!” He reassured her.
[How could I forget something like this!]
...
A week later.
Ye Liuyun accompanied Qu Yingmeng to the Xinghai Auction. Zhao Shen was aware of it but didn’t think much. He completely trusted Ye Liuyun now.
The Xinghai Auction staff were familiar with Qu Yingmeng’s status.
Upon seeing her, they greeted her respectfully.
“Madam, your seat is upstairs.”
“Hmm.”
Having attended many times, Qu Yingmeng nodded and followed them upstairs.
As they walked, Ye Liuyun looked around curiously. This was his first time at an auction, both before and after transmigrating.
[It’s just like in TV dramas!]
[Antique! Grand!]
[Like the auction scenes in the Crescent Hotel!]
Qu Yingmeng didn’t know what the Crescent Hotel was but didn’t ask. She understood that Ye Liuyun sometimes mentioned things from his previous world.
“How do you like it?” she asked after they sat down.
“It’s nice!” Ye Liuyun smiled, finding the place quite pleasant. Their seat offered a good view of the entire first floor.
“If you like, you can come here often.”
“No, thanks. It’s only interesting the first time.”
He shrugged indifferently.
[I’m only here for the plot!]
[There's no point in coming if there's no plot!]
-To be continued!
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T/N: Thanks for reading!