Chapter 356 : Green Plum Meets Wine 7 (2/2)

Shi Sheng, “…” ‘Fuck! This idiot!’

Shi Sheng scanned their surroundings and, upon ensuring there was no one else here, shoved him into the open, empty room to the side.

“Xiaoxia-meimei?” Yu Jiu revealed a surprised expression. “So it turns out you’ve had a crush on me for so long…”

Shi Sheng shut the door and flexed her fingers before giving him a dark smile. “Yep, I’ve(lz) had a ‘crush’ on you for ages.”

……

Yu Jiu had never expected his little green plum to be so violent. Fortunately, she hadn’t aimed for his face.

After being beaten, it was clear Yu Jiu was much more well-behaved—he no longer smiled craftily at Shi Sheng. Instead, he merely pursed his lips, the corner of his mouth upturned slightly so that he gave others the impression he was smiling.

Shi Sheng had been planning on leaving after heading downstairs.

But Yu Jiu stopped her at the lobby, pointing towards another direction. “Xiaoxia-meimei, how about we go take a look?”

“What? You want to buy me somethin’?”

Yu Jiu revealed that obnoxious smile again. “If you want something, I’ll bankrupt myself to buy it.”

Shi Sheng, “…” ‘My hands are itching to give him another beating…’

[Chain Quest 1: Go to the auction with Yu Jiu.] System’s voice suddenly rang out.

‘Who the fuck wants to go to an auction with this idiot? They can go if they damn well want to, but don’t drag me(lz) into this!’

Shi Sheng made to leave.

But right as she was about to leave the revolving door, it was like a layer of invisible glass blocked her way. She followed the swivelling door and managed to exit very easily—back where she’d started.

‘What in the fucking hell?!’

Shi Sheng refused to give up and tried again, but with the same result as before—she was unable to leave this place.

“Xiaoxia-meimei, you’re so old, yet you still play this game.” Yu Jiu was standing not too far from her.

‘Play your grandpa’s game ah! That idiot system actually dared to use underhanded tricks!’

[……] ‘Don’t talk to Host. Don’t try reasoning with her.’

Shi Sheng checked on the situation in the lobby. Not only were there a lot of people, there were also police officers holding guns…who were currently beginning to pay attention to her.

Shi Sheng gave up the impulse to draw her sword and hack her way out. She returned to Yu Jiu’s side and spat, “Come on.”

“Xiaoxia-meimei, you’re not as cute as you used to be.”

Shi Sheng, “…”

‘If you’re so cute, you should ascend the heavens already! I should’ve pummelled him till he couldn’t get up…’

Noticing her gaze turning fiercer, Yu Jiu immediately shut up and led her to the auction’s reception room.

The person checking the invitations examined it several times before cautiously asking her. “Little girl, what is your relation to Mr Yu?”

The auction today was very important, so they had to confirm everyone’s identity. Plus, Shi Sheng and Yu Jiu appeared much too young, and the owner of the invitation was one of the important invitees he had been notified to look out for.

“He’s my dad.” Yu Jiu replied in Shi Sheng’s stead.

“Please wait a moment.” He left with the invitation and returned five minutes later, handing it back to Shi Sheng. “Please, come in.”

The reception hall had a very classic, antique feel to it. There were glass cases everywhere with all sorts of exhibits in them.

There were some people surrounding and discussing these exhibits in low voices. Past that was a door leading to the auction hall proper.

There were already some people seated in the hall. Some were alone, while others sat together in little groups as they conversed in low voices.

“Xiaoxia-meimei.” Yu Jiu pointed at a couple of seats that were closer to the front. “Our seats are over there.”

Shi Sheng glared at him. ‘Do I(lz) look like I don’t know that? Who wants you to remind me, eh? Idiot!’