Chapter 38: Sister Nian's Second Identity

The moment the bidding price for Box B01 downstairs hit 10 million, the entire room erupted.

"Lord Wang, I've cleared it up."

Gu San quickly returned to Box B02.

"Who is it?" Fu Sinian had failed to secure the item, and his pride was wounded; his handsome expression was quite grim.

Gu San didn't look at him, reporting directly to Ye Wangchuan instead: "The buyer in the adjacent box is Yuan Yongqin, the CEO of Chengfeng Group."

"Chengfeng Group?" Ye Wangchuan fell into deep thought. He rubbed the prayer beads on his wrist, his fingertips grazing the smooth beads as his eyes narrowed slightly. "What does she want with meat lingzhi?"

"I... I don't know."

Chengfeng Group was highly renowned in the capital. They seemed to have built their initial fortune on diamonds, but after moving into the capital, the company transitioned into heavy industry and invested in numerous projects.

Among them, their cinema business was the most outstanding.

Thirty percent of the cinema chains nationwide were held in the hands of Chengfeng Group.

The Yuan family was somewhat well-known in the capital, but unfortunately, the various branches of the family had fought so fiercely over the inheritance that they had gradually declined in recent years.

Back then, when Yuan Yongqin was collectively expelled from the Yuan family by her brothers, everyone thought this strong woman would fall into ruin. Who would have thought she would stage a comeback against the wind, leading Chengfeng Group back to power, while the once-arrogant Yuan family was the one to decline!

Fu Sinian had clearly heard of Chengfeng Group. He froze for a moment, then leaned in toward Ye Wangchuan and said, "Chengfeng Group? I remember my brother's girlfriend's family has a very good relationship with them. In recent years, many of their cinema chains have been constructed by the Qiao family."

On the stage below, the gavel was about to fall.

Fu Sinian turned back and said, "Continuing the bidding like this is boring. Tomorrow, I'll have his girlfriend's father reach out to the CEO of Chengfeng Group to see if they are willing to part with the meat lingzhi for us."

"10 million, twice!"

The auctioneer below was about to close the bid: "There is only one chance left. If anyone wishes to bid, hurry, as the fall of the gavel will make it final."

"10 million, three times!"

The gavel struck heavily, announcing the final ownership of the meat lingzhi.

This was the first time Gu San had seen Lord Wang suffer a setback; he desperately wanted to take a photo with his phone, but he didn't dare.

There were actually things Lord Wang wanted but couldn't get!

Yuan Yongqin of Chengfeng Group was truly formidable!

Ye Wangchuan stood up, glanced at the auction floor below, and brushed the wrinkles off his clothes. His handsome face betrayed no emotion: "Forget it. This isn't the only place with meat lingzhi. We'll just buy it the next time we encounter it."

"I have things to do, I'm leaving first." It was almost time for the girl to finish school.

He picked up the smoking cessation stick on the table and stepped out first.

...

On the other side, Yuan Yongqin had successfully won the item as she wished. A hint of a smile appeared on her face as she said to Qiao Nian with a beaming expression, "I'll go make the payment."

"Mm." Qiao Nian glanced at the time on her phone, packed her things, and stood up to say, "It's almost time for school to let out. Auntie Yuan, you can handle the rest; I'm heading back first."

Yuan Yongqin was used to her being independent and waved her hand: "Alright, go ahead. I'll bring the item to your clinic once I have it."

"Okay." Qiao Nian nodded, casually slinging her shoulder bag over her shoulder. She pulled her cap low to hide her exquisite face, leaving only her chin visible.

This wasn't her first time at the Weilou auction house. Once the auction ended, many people poured out, and Qiao Nian blended into the crowd to exit.

The sun was nearly setting outside. The afterglow of the sunset fell upon the road. She pursed her lips and walked with a casual gait, checking her phone; there were no missed calls.

Just as she was about to head to the roadside to hail a car back to school, she heard a flirtatious voice.

"Qiao Nian?"

(End of Chapter)