2835 A Dramatic Reencounter 4 (2/2)

The lady's face could be seen blushing scarlet, as there was nothing she could say.

Meanwhile, the owner was happy with the amount of money that he had just made. Delightfully, he wrapped up the bracelet with care before handing it to Gu Xijiu. ”Miss, this is yours now.”

Gu Xijiu was ready to take it when a man suddenly interrupted the business transaction by holding the bracelet down. ”Wait.”

His long, slender fingers caught her attention. She could not help but notice how fair his skin actually was now that he was so close to her. Furthermore, there was an emerald jade ring on his thumb to highlight his exquisite fingers.

Gu Xijiu looked up and saw the mask that was made explicitly for Tian Mowen. His glistening eyes were the only features that she could see on his face.

She could recognize him even at first glance, but she acted as though they had just met. Calmly, she pulled her hand away from the bracelet and asked, ”What else do you have to say?”

The owner knew immediately that the man was the National Master, for the mask that he was wearing was of his signature style. Panicked, he quickly kneeled to pay Tian Mowen respect.

Gu Xijiu knew very well that the man was Di Fuyi. He could tell that he was glancing at her and probably sizing her up. After all, it was their first proper encounter after 20 years. Nevertheless, the way she looked at him was rather unfriendly, like two strangers who had just met.

He then looked away and focused on the lady instead. ”Yan Qing, what is the matter?”

The lady took a moment to find her words before telling him the entire incident in bold and straightforward terms. From her version of the story, she said that she was the first to see the bracelet. Gu Xijiu and her disciples then abruptly interrupted her and decided to compete for the bracelet with her.

Without that much money, she knew that she did not stand a chance to win the bid.