Chapter 62 Low-class goods
The auction had barely ended when tickets for the next day were already sold out.
Those onlookers who had originally intended to observe the situation were filled with regret upon learning that all the pills up for auction were of grade seven or higher, and that they were all made by elders of the Alchemist Guild.
"What exactly is the relationship between this Shanjia Auction House and the Alchemist Guild? How did they manage to obtain the pills from the elders of the Alchemist Guild?"
"I don't know either. I've been to the Alchemist Guild several times. They auction off some high-grade pills, but they've never brought out pills personally refined by an elder."
"Even Lulu came in person..."
For a time, opinions were divided, and everyone was speculating about the relationship between the philanthropist family and the alchemist guild, but they all unanimously linked the two closely.
The pills from the Alchemist Guild, especially those personally refined by the elders, are not even sold in the Alchemist Guild's auction house. Yet, all the pills at the Shan Family Auction House are made by the elders themselves...
Moreover, compared to the Alchemist Guild, the Shanjia Auction House had a lower entry barrier, but sold higher quality pills. This feature quickly attracted many dignitaries and nobles to come.
Even the crown prince of the Southern Dynasty personally sent a message back to the Southern Dynasty by carrier pigeon, hoping that the Southern Dynasty could provide more support.
As soon as he stepped out of the Shanjia Auction House, the Lin family head ripped off his veil.
At that moment, he felt unsteady on his feet, his body swaying precariously, and he could barely stand.
He thought this was the best opportunity to eliminate the Shan family and then he could become the sole ruler. But the Shan family taught him a lesson in the harsh reality, showing him what true, profound wisdom meant.
After the auction, Lulu went straight to the Shan family to find Shanxi.
Upon seeing Sun-hee, Lulu was taken aback at first, then rushed forward and gave him a big hug, choking back tears as she said, "Waaah... President, I missed you so much~"
"You can stand on your own now, that's great." Sun-hee smiled and patted her head, her eyes full of satisfaction.
"It's all thanks to the president's excellent guidance," Lulu said with a proud look, her eyes sparkling with infatuation.
"You've all worked hard this time. Come, have something to eat to reward yourselves." Shanxi said, waving his hand to signal Old Master Chen to bring out the exquisite dishes prepared by Yipintian.
Yi Pin Tian truly lives up to his reputation as the world's number one chef; the aroma and presentation alone were enough to whet everyone's appetite.
Lulu, in particular, was so excited after a long day that she couldn't wait just from the smell.
Her eyes lit up like a child's as she eagerly took a bite of her favorite fried meatball: "Mmm, delicious! Sure enough, following the president means you get to eat well."
"What are you talking about? What? Did our Alchemist Guild mistreat you?" Xiao Qi glared at Lulu with displeasure.
Lulu pouted and ignored him completely. Instead, she picked up the chicken leg meat that Sun-hee liked, carefully held the bowl under her chopsticks to catch it, and held the meat to Sun-hee's mouth: "President, try this, it's really delicious."
Shanxi obliged and took a bite. In an instant, the tender and juicy chicken burst in her mouth, leaving a lingering aftertaste: "Mmm, it's really delicious."
As expected of Yipintian, even the usually dry chicken is made so delicate.
"Right? I knew the president would like it." Lulu was as happy as a child at this moment, completely different from the domineering and controlling aura she had on stage just now.
When Old Master Shan heard the good news coming from the auction house, he couldn't stop smiling, and the wrinkles on his face seemed to smooth out a bit.
He was initially a little worried and thought he should go to the site to see for himself, but his great-grandmother taught him what it means to trust those you employ and not to employ those you don't trust.
It turns out that as long as you choose the right people, you can really be a hands-off manager without having to run around or worry about anything.
Moreover, these people clearly did a better job than him.
"Grandma, the auction house was absolutely amazing today! Both the storefront and the interior were packed with people. And tickets for the auctions on the tenth day and the day after have already been sold out. They're incredibly hard to get!" Old Master Shan rubbed his hands together excitedly, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Of course, you don't even know who our president is." Lulu swayed her hips triumphantly, a proud smile on her face.
"That's right, that's right!" Old Master Shan looked at Shanxi with an admiring smile.
The group was chatting and laughing when suddenly three people walked in, breaking the joyful atmosphere.
The moment he saw Shan Rou return, Old Master Shan's eyes lit up instantly. However, when he saw that Shan Mingyuan and Shan Yurou were following behind Shan Rou, Old Master Shan's brows furrowed instantly.
Why is Shanrou with them?
"Rou'er, you're back." Old Master Shan walked quickly forward, looking at Shan Rou with a loving expression.
She looked haggard and had lost a lot of weight, with a hint of weariness in her eyes, which made Old Master Shan feel a little sorry for her.
"You've suffered outside." Old Master Shan's voice trembled slightly, filled with concern and pity.
"Come, there's plenty of good food here. Eat more to nourish yourself," said Old Master Shan, gently taking Shan Rou's hand and leading her to Shanxi.
She thought that when Shanrou met Shanxi, they would have endless things to talk about and feel an indescribable warmth and harmony. However, on the contrary, when Shanrou saw that Shanxi did not get up to greet her even though she was standing in front of him, her face immediately darkened.
"You really are as Mingyuan said, utterly lacking in manners, morality, and shame!" Shanrou's face darkened as she looked at Shanxi with disgust.
Sun-hee, who was eating osmanthus cake, paused slightly and looked at Sun-yoo with a puzzled expression.
However, using Sun-hee's body, her bewildered gaze, coupled with her innocent and clear eyes, made her appear somewhat adorable.
Lulu couldn't help but laugh out loud, thinking that the president was really cute at that moment.
However, when Shanrou saw that she didn't kneel down to pay her respects or greet people, she became furious, her face turning ashen and her eyes filled with disgust: "Even if you can't cultivate, you should at least know basic manners, right? How could I have given birth to such a useless person like you!"
Lulu, who was still captivated by the adorable and innocent president, was instantly enraged by Shanrou's vile insults. She rushed forward, her eyes wide with fury, and confronted Shanrou, shouting, "Who do you think you are? What gives you the right to insult people like this?"
How dare they say that their president is ill-mannered and has no sense of propriety or shame?
They even said their leader was useless?
This is a huge joke!
"I'm her mother! And who are you?" Shanrou glanced at Lulu with disdain.
Seeing that her behavior exuded an unruly air, completely lacking the gentle elegance and dignified manners expected of a lady from a respectable family, he immediately curled his lips into a mocking smile and sneered, "Look at you, you have no manners at all!"
"Shanxi, is this the kind of low-class people you associate with?"
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