Downstairs, Pharmacist Chen was talking to Xie Li.

"The Chinese Medicine Association holds such an auction every year, which not only auctions medicinal materials, but also offers a chance for a senior alchemist to refine medicine."

Xie Li expressed his understanding, "Just like lunch with Buffett, it can be auctioned off, right?"

Pharmacist Chen nodded, somewhat surprised that Xie Li would know these things.

Xie Li explained to Luo Zhihan, "Well, I was forced to read a lot of books on economics and finance before."

She had a gut feeling that Luo Zhihan knew more about this than she did.

Luo Zhihan: "Yes, the heir of a large family must learn these things so that they can better control their own group in the future."

Pharmacist Chen couldn't help but sigh: "Miss Xie Li, the person who made you read these books must have had high hopes for you."

He didn't think much of it and instead brought up the auction.

"Because the old man is seriously ill, our Xie family only received ordinary admission passes this time, so it may be difficult to obtain some good medicinal herbs later."

He frowned. "If they're some that are still in stock, we can just pay several times the price to buy them. But if they're unique pieces, then it's bad..."

Just then, Xie Zhendong walked over triumphantly.

"That's a real shame. It seems that Pharmacist Chen's trip has been in vain."

Pharmacist Chen's expression darkened slightly, but he maintained his composure: "There's no need for Pharmacist Xie to trouble himself."

The fact that Xie Li can refine medicine is currently kept secret. Apart from him and Old Master Xie, no one else knows about it.

Xie Zhendong turned to Xie Li, his eyes suddenly becoming much more eager. "Miss Xie Li, are you here for fun? Would you like me to show you around?"

"By the way, Miss Ziyuan is in the private room upstairs. You can bid first during the auction. You can go and have some fun. If you like anything, you can ask Miss Ziyuan to bid for it."

Xie Li felt uncomfortable with this person's gaze—even though the other person was very enthusiastic and polite, she still felt a sticky, venomous feeling, as if she were being stared at by a venomous snake.

"No."

She had just opened her mouth when she realized her voice was a double syllable. Turning her head, she met Luo Zhihan's gaze and was momentarily stunned.

In my memory, Luo Zhihan was mostly very warm, with a smile that always bloomed like cherry blossoms. Even when she seemed as cold and aloof as snow on a mountaintop, she still had warmth in her heart.

Never before had his eyes been so sharp and cold, and his aura was so powerful that even she felt a faint sense of oppression.

Xie Zhendong couldn't possibly be unaware of it. He glanced at Luo Zhihan with surprise, his eyes suddenly filled with doubt and uncertainty.

This young man was exceptionally handsome, with an aloof and noble air that made him seem unapproachable.

The other person was young, but with just one look, he was overwhelmed and cold sweat began to break out on the back of his neck.

"Excuse me, may I ask who you are...?"

Xie Zhendong spoke cautiously. Needless to say, the capital city was a place where one was afraid of offending someone important.

"Thank you, Pharmacist!"

Huo Yuntang's assistant came down, his smile displaying a polite and courteous manner. "This must be Young Master Han from the Luo family, right? Hello!"

Upon hearing Assistant Huo's words, Xie Zhendong finally realized that the Luo family was one of the four most powerful families in the capital, but as for Han Shao, things were a bit complicated.

Someone who was told by the head of the family from a young age that he could not become the heir of the Luo family, it is easy to imagine that he does not have much power.

Such people are somewhat looked down upon.

Xie Zhendong and Assistant Huo exchanged a glance, their thoughts barely concealed.