Wang Qiao gently shook her head, saying with a hint of regret:

"It seems my little sister really doesn't have a good memory, which really makes me sad."

Chuanliu immediately feigned sudden realization, blinked, and tentatively asked:

"You are... Brother Jia's lover?"

As he said this, Chuanliu secretly observed Zhou Zheng's reaction.

She noticed that Zhou Zheng didn't seem surprised by the relationship between Wang Qiao and Jia Zuowei; his expression didn't show any obvious change.

Wang Qiao covered her mouth and smiled, her smile seemingly hiding a deeper meaning. "As for the word 'lover,' I wouldn't say. Our relationship is more like... lovers."

Chuanliu nodded in surprise; she hadn't expected Wang Qiao to be so blunt.

He then revealed a regretful expression and said softly, "I was there when Brother Jia died. He suddenly went crazy and jumped down. I really feel sorry for him."

Chuanliu already had a guess about the relationship between Wang Qiao and Jia Zuowei.

Wang Qiao may have lured Jia into using heroin, or she may have simply played a role in encouraging it.

Once Jia could no longer live without heroin, he became Wang Qiao's complete puppet.

When he is conscious, Jia appears no different from an ordinary person, but once his drug addiction kicks in, he becomes just like Chuanliu once saw, completely at the mercy of the person in front of him.

Chuanliu intentionally steered the conversation toward the relationship between Wang Qiao and Jia Zuowei. After learning about Qiao Jie's identity, the previous confusion gradually began to have clues.

However, Wang Qiao twitched the corner of her mouth and changed the subject.

She looked at Hua Hudie and Zhui Ming behind Chuan Liu.

"I never expected that you, little sister, would know the 'flower butterfly' of our city. It's quite a surprise."

Still in shock, the butterfly suddenly heard her name called and hurriedly ran forward, bowing and scraping.

He bowed repeatedly, his tone timid and obsequious, "Sister Qiao, what brings you here? If I had known you were coming, I would have sent my men to pick you up."

Then he glanced at Zhou Zheng and Liu Xingxing, "Oh dear, look at my head. Are you entertaining Boss Zhou and Boss Liu? Have you all eaten yet? Should I book a late-night snack for the three of you?"

He bombarded the audience with questions with enthusiasm, revealing his true nature as a sycophant.

Wang Qiao waved her hand, her index finger gliding across Hua Hudie's chest, and gave her a gentle push. "How do you know this little girl from Cube City?"

The beautiful woman's voice was soft, and a faint fragrance wafted into the flower butterfly's nostrils. He chuckled dryly, "You know me, although I'm 'Plum Blossom 4,' I don't have much real power. Aside from helping Plum Blossom City expand its network, I can't contribute much else."

To describe idleness in such a refined and elegant way.

The cunning butterfly truly deserves the title of "sly and cunning".

Wang Qiao did not speak again.

“This one…” Zhou Zheng’s gaze shifted to the silent Zhui Ming beside him, and he asked with a half-smile:

"If I'm not mistaken, it should be Chasing Life from Spade City, right?"

Zhui Ming remained hidden behind his mask, showing no expression. He simply nodded to Zhou Zheng and the others, acknowledging his identity.

Zhou Zheng maintained his smile, but Chuan Liu felt that his smile concealed a deep calculation, like that of a cunning old fox.

Then, Zhou Zheng turned his gaze to Chuan Liu and asked, "Did you come with them?"

Chuanliu's heart skipped a beat. He knew that in this situation, lying would be easily exposed. Revealing only half the truth, without fully revealing his true purpose, was the best strategy.

Then, she suddenly nodded without any pretense and said:

"I've never been to the Wuwang District before. I heard that Master Hua Si had some connections, so I came with him. As for meeting Brother Zhuiming along, that was truly my honor."

Her answer neither denied nor fully admitted anything, leaving room for the listener's imagination. At the same time, she completely distanced herself from any connection with Butterfly and Chasing Life.

Chuanliu wasn't actually lying; she hadn't originally planned to bring Zhuiming along, and she did indeed "encounter" Zhuiming before leaving the house.

Zhou Zheng listened to Chuan Liu's answer, but he didn't seem to completely believe it. Even if he had doubts, he had no way to verify them.

Without further discussion, Zhou Zheng, remembering something, instructed Chuanliu:

"I heard that the new 'Diamond 2' and 'Diamond 3' were created a couple of days ago. You can talk to them about it when you get back; don't assign your 'Diamond 2' to anyone else."

That's new information.

Chuanliu nodded without saying a word. Little did she know that she had already traded her "Cube 2" away, without intending to give it to anyone in particular.

The group stood in the passageway for a moment, and before they knew it, most of the auction attendees had left.

Only a few people remained in the passageway, making it seem rather deserted.

Just then, a man in his fifties or sixties hurried over, his eyes fixed on Wang Qiao.

Upon seeing the woman, a foolish smile instantly appeared on his face, and he exclaimed in a slightly excited voice:

"Qiao, Sister Qiao."

He was leaning on his knees with both hands, bent over, and struggling to regulate his breathing, as if he had just gone through a strenuous exercise.

This man is Li Quanyou, nicknamed "Plum Blossom 10," a man who has held a high position for many years. However, when facing Wang Qiao, he behaves like a greenhorn, inexperienced and nervous.

Wang Qiao seemed a little surprised to see Li Quanyou, but she quickly composed herself and a gentle smile appeared on her face.

She leaned forward with a concerned expression, her soft hands sliding down the man's neck to his spine, gently massaging him.

"Quan You? What are you doing here?"

Her voice was soft and gentle, like a spring breeze caressing the man's heart, making him feel a tingling sensation.

For a moment, Li Quan felt that the diamond he had just bought for 300,000 yuan was incredibly worthwhile.

Li Quan was completely immersed in Wang Qiao's tenderness and affection, as if the whole world had shrunk to just the two of them.

He took out an exquisite box from his pocket, carefully opened it, and a crystal-clear, sparkling diamond immediately came into view.

Upon seeing this, Wang Qiao covered her mouth with both hands, her eyes seemingly sparkling with endless emotion.

She looked delighted and asked in surprise, "Did...did you take this picture?"

Having successfully won the beauty's smile, he nodded proudly, saying, "I knew you'd like it. I looked for you for ages after getting the diamond, thankfully you weren't gone yet."

Tears welled up in Wang Qiao's eyes. She accepted the diamond and cupped the man's face in her hands. "Quan You, you don't really need to do this for me."

Li Quan was quite pleased with himself, saying, "I'm willing to pay 300,000 for something you like."