Chapter 235
Shen Jisui nodded: "Yeah."
"I see you two seem to have a very good relationship, are you friends?"
There was a hint of tentativeness in Zhou Wen's tone, and it also sounded a bit like a joke.
After all, children tend to prefer playing with their peers. Boys like Chen Jisui might prefer to hang out with boys of the same age as him rather than making friends with the three-year-old kid in front of him who can't even speak clearly.
Without a moment's hesitation, Shen Jisui admitted bluntly, "She is my friend."
He didn't understand the intention behind Zhou Wen's words, but at the end, he didn't forget to add: "More than that, she is also a very important person to me."
Hearing this answer, Zhou Wen's face suddenly turned gloomy.
She suddenly spoke without thinking, "No, Xiao Sui, you shouldn't be so protective of that child. You have no idea what's underneath her innocent exterior..."
Zhou Wen stopped talking halfway through.
Although he didn't understand the deep meaning of Zhou Wen's words, Shen Jisui sensed something was wrong.
He immediately stopped, frowned, and asked, "What do you mean by that?"
But Zhou Wen was unwilling to reveal another word. She just shook her head and told Shen Jisui with an extremely serious look: “Don’t worry about what I said just now.
Xiao Sui, you just need to remember that I am your aunt. I am the only person in this galaxy who will not harm you. Listen to my advice and stay away from that kid.
Fearing that Chen Jisui would continue to ask questions, Zhou Wen walked away after saying this.
Only Shen Jisui was left standing there motionless, pondering the meaning of Zhou Wen's words over and over again.
What lies beneath the surface...
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Pei family banquet hall.
In order to make the birthday party more meaningful, Pei Yan specially added a private treasure auction to the activities of the birthday party.
Pei Yan has a clear understanding of his own position. He is a crude businessman. Even if he gets some rare treasures, famous paintings and cultural relics, he will not be able to appreciate them. It is better to auction them off.
Firstly, it allows the treasure to find an owner who appreciates it, and secondly, donating the money raised from the auction to those in need is also a good deed.
With Pei Yan’s announcement, the birthday auction began.
Not wanting to stay with a group of strangers below, Xiao Taozhi moved a small stool and sat at the very edge of the stage.
The huge and thick curtain just barely covered her small body.
The people sitting below were either rich or noble, and they were all very generous in their spending, so the auction went very smoothly.
"Nine million three times! Deal!"
The auctioneer excitedly banged the hammer: "So far, this ancient painting has sold for the highest price in this auction!"
He took a sip of water while the attendant pushed the next item onto the stage.
"Dear guests, the item we are about to auction is——"
The auctioneer excitedly removed the cloth and, according to the name written on the glass cover, called out, "This painting, 'My Good Fathers,' was created by the first-place winner of the Good Baby Cup in Class 2 of Federal Kindergarten... by little Tao Zhi..."
"Um??"
The more the auctioneer read, the more he felt something was wrong, and the people below sighed in amazement.
How can a child's work be put up for auction?
Someone must have made a mistake accidentally.
Looking at the painting again, the auctioneer gave an awkward laugh, then picked up the cloth that had fallen on the ground and tried to cover it again.
Suddenly.
A clear, baby-like voice suddenly rang out: "Wait a minute!"
The auctioneer paused in covering the painting.
On the other side of the stage, a short guy, only as tall as his thigh, was hurriedly fiddling with his short legs and running onto the stage.
The little guy was panting heavily from running so fast, his face flushed. "Uncle... this painting was made by Zhizhi! Zhizhi... also wanted to help those in need! So... so I donated my painting."
The auctioneer frowned instantly.
I don't know where this little brat came from. He didn't even know what kind of occasion it was and just ran up to make trouble. He really doesn't know his place!
Under the curious gazes of the guests below, the auctioneer turned off the microphone and said with disdain:
"Little brat, this is a charity auction for the richest man in Kendenia. It's not a place for you to play around. Hurry up and leave! Don't make trouble here!"
The auctioneer pushed and shoved, and Xiao Taozhi was forced to take a few steps back. She quickly hugged the levers on both sides of the auction cart.
Using his hands and feet, he hung there like a koala, shaking his little head vigorously and staring at the auctioneer pitifully: "Uncle, don't chase Zhizhi away, Zhizhi didn't cause any trouble!"
Looking at Xiao Taozhi's soft little face, the auctioneer's heart softened, and the idea of picking her up and throwing her down was extinguished by him.
I don't know what to do.
At this moment, an unquestionable order suddenly came from his ear.
Unlike his usual casual and unrestrained tone, his voice was particularly cold.
"Cooperate with her."
The auctioneer glanced around hurriedly, only to see Pei Yan standing behind the curtain on the side of the stage with a walkie-talkie in his hand.
A pair of exceptionally deep peach blossom eyes were now looking towards them intently.
A hint of surprise flashed in the auctioneer's eyes.
President Pei actually allowed a brat to disrupt such a major event?!
Someone reminded him through the headset, "Xiao Fang, the girl on the stage is our President Pei's daughter!"
These words were like an atomic bomb, exploding in his ears and making his head buzz!
My scalp suddenly felt numb, and then a chill ran down my back.
His pupils shrank as he looked at the small Taozhi at his feet.
Just now, he seemed...
Pushed President Pei's daughter...
There was no movement on the stage for a long time, and the guests below gradually became restless, and some even left their seats.
Seeing that the situation was not right, the auctioneer immediately came to his senses. Even though he was panicking inside, he still had to maintain his professional ethics.
He said calmly, "Dear guests, there was just a small incident just now. The auction will continue now."
"We are honored to have the artist of this painting, Tao Zhi, on stage today."
Seeing that the auctioneer had no intention of kicking him out, Xiao Taozhi came down.
In the vast sea of people, the little girl saw Shen Jisui at a glance, and she excitedly waved her white and tender little paws at the boy.
Chen Jisui was slightly stunned, then nodded in response.
Xiao Yucheng, who was sitting in the first row of the guest seats, stared at Xiao Taozhi on the stage and asked curiously, "Little Bean Sprout, who are you greeting?"
(End of this chapter)
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