Qin Yan approached with a frosty expression, her high heels clicking against the floor as she coldly regarded the Tang Suit Elder.
"Miss Qin, it was only a small matter. I never expected to disturb you."
Seeing Qin Yan stride over, the Tang Suit Elder hurried forward to greet her, putting on a fawning smile.
His wrinkled old face bloomed like a chrysanthemum, utterly different from his earlier overbearing manner.
He had no choice. He could not afford to offend a behemoth like the Qin Family of the Capital!
If Qin Yan became unhappy, the Qin Family would not even need to act. Plenty of people would gladly help erase the Sun Family from history.
Even that great figure backing him would not be able to save him.
In this situation, anyone would have to tread carefully.
Qin Yan ignored the Tang Suit Elder. Her gaze fell upon Jiang Cheng, her eyes filled with tenderness.
Gulp~
Everyone present kept swallowing. Qin Yan's overwhelming pressure made them afraid to raise their heads, so naturally, none of them noticed that detail.
They could only secretly glance at the scene from the corners of their eyes.
"What is Miss Qin doing?"
"We're finished. We disrupted the Auction—Miss Qin is about to settle the score."
"I just hope we won't get dragged into this. Otherwise, who could withstand the Qin Family's wrath?"
"Young Master, what should we do?"
A Long's poor heart could barely take it.
If it were the Sun Family of Jinling, they might still be able to contend with them somewhat. But if the Qin Family got angry, the Jiang Family could only obediently await death.
They were not even in the same league!
The Qin Family could crush them as easily as stepping on an ant.
"What are you afraid of? We're in the right! It was that old bastard who disregarded all propriety and used his power to bully others."
Jiang Cheng forced a smile, leaning back slightly as he spoke quietly without turning his head.
The corners of Qin Yan's lips curled up slightly. Her little man was even cuter like this. She really wanted to pull him into her arms and cuddle him hard.
"What objections do you have? Tell me."
Qin Yan suddenly turned around and stared coldly at the Tang Suit Elder.
Sensing that something was wrong with Qin Yan's attitude, dense beads of sweat appeared on the Tang Suit Elder's forehead. He hurriedly explained,
"N-No, Miss Qin, you misunderstand. This old man has no objections. I was just speaking with that Jiang Family brat—"
"Hm? Is 'Jiang Family brat' something you're allowed to call him?"
Before the Tang Suit Elder could finish, her phoenix eyes, brimming with intimidation and pressure, locked onto him.
"Call him Young Master Jiang."
How dare this old turtle threaten the man she loved? He truly had a death wish!
If she were not worried about frightening her little man, she would have made sure he walked in upright and left lying flat.
Upon hearing Qin Yan's words, the Tang Suit Elder's face went pale.
He was old enough to be this brat's grandfather, yet he had to call a junior "Young Master Jiang"?
Besides, there were so many high-ranking elites present. If he really said it, he would have to walk around with his head tucked between his legs for the rest of his life.
This was worse than death!
"Young... Young Master Jiang."
After a long silence, the Tang Suit Elder finally suppressed the humiliation and resentment in his heart, gritting his teeth as he uttered those words.
"Is Miss Qin standing up for Young Master Jiang?"
"Could it be that the Qin Family is backing the Jiang Family?"
"Or perhaps Young Master Jiang and Miss Qin have an unusual relationship."
As soon as they considered that possibility, everyone present began to scheme.
They could not curry favor with the Qin Family, but currying favor with the Jiang Family would work just as well.
What if Young Master Jiang became the Qin Family's son-in-law someday? That would be a guaranteed profit with no loss!
A Long's eyes widened like bells. Since when had his young master gotten involved with the eldest daughter of the Qin Family of the Capital?
Could it be that his young master had started living off a woman?
Jiang Cheng was even more dumbfounded.
Why was Qin Yan standing up for him? She was making it seem as though they had such a close relationship.
What the hell?
So not a single Heroine was normal.
"Everyone, today's Auction ends here. If you have nothing else to do, leave."
Hearing this, everyone felt as though they had been pardoned. They did not dare linger for even a moment.
"Let's go."
Jiang Cheng lowered his voice and blended into the crowd with A Long, pretending to leave as though nothing had happened.
"Jiang Cheng, wait."
Qin Yan's attention had been fixed on Jiang Cheng the entire time. How could such a small move escape her notice?
Little man, you came here and still wanted to run?
Stay obediently.
Jiang Cheng froze in place, as though he had been struck by a paralysis spell.
If it had been any other Heroine, he would definitely have run.
But before Qin Yan, he truly did not dare!
Not to mention the Qin Family behind her—even her own innate aura of authority was enough to give people an intense sense of oppression.
Qin Yan's personality in the novel could be summed up in four words:
Overbearing and domineering!
Click, click, click...
Qin Yan walked up to Jiang Cheng. Her gaze gently settled on his face, and her red lips parted slightly.
"I didn't scare you just now, did I? I'm not usually like that. I'm very gentle."
"Uh... Miss Qin worries too much."
Jiang Cheng gave a dry cough and snapped out of his daze.
After experiencing all those things, Jiang Cheng's heart had already gone numb.
As long as it did not interfere with his leaving, he could accept anything.
"Miss Qin is what other people call me. You can call me Yan'er or Yan Yan."
Qin Yan appeared frank and open, but her voice grew softer toward the end. Even her snowy-white swanlike neck and delicate fair face became tinged with a blush.
That confirmed it!
This Heroine did not merely have a problem. She was absurd beyond belief.
Jiang Cheng pursed his lips, his handsome face carrying thirty percent complexity, thirty percent confusion, and forty percent blankness.
A Long's mouth fell open.
His young master was truly soaring to the heavens!
That was the eldest daughter of the Qin Family of the Capital. She had actually gotten together with his young master.
As a qualified follower, A Long spoke with great tact.
"Young Master, I'll wait for you outside."
You brat, you're not loyal at all.
Jiang Cheng braced himself and looked at Qin Yan, rubbing his neck with an awkward smile.
"Miss Qin..."
Qin Yan's tone abruptly rose. She shot Jiang Cheng a displeased look. "What did you call me?"
Jiang Cheng secretly looked around. After confirming that no one was nearby, he adjusted his breathing and awkwardly called out, "Yan'er."
Hearing Jiang Cheng speak, Qin Yan revealed a satisfied smile.
"Come with me."
Without caring whether Jiang Cheng was willing or not, Qin Yan directly grabbed his hand and led him upstairs.
At the top floor of Huatai Auction House,
the moment Qin Yan appeared while holding Jiang Cheng's hand, the bodyguards' curious and shocked gazes fell upon him.
They had followed Qin Yan for so long, yet this was the first time they had seen Miss hold a man's hand and reveal such a girlish demeanor.
Where had that overbearing, domineering, unsmiling Miss gone?
Could she have been possessed?
Qin Yan pulled Jiang Cheng into a seat and clapped her hands.
A group of female attendants carrying rosewood boxes appeared and lined up neatly before Jiang Cheng.
After the boxes were opened,
the first box contained none other than the Thousand-Year Blood Ganoderma from the earlier Auction. The other boxes were also filled with priceless rare medicinal herbs.
Jiang Cheng was stunned and looked at Qin Yan in confusion.
What exactly did this woman want to do?
Qin Yan smiled sweetly at Jiang Cheng and asked softly,
"Do you like them?"
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