The secret passage was not long. After walking for about five minutes, the two finally reached the end. The end of the secret passage led to a seldom-traveled alley.

After passing through the alley, the two finally arrived at the main road. Since they couldn't call a driver, Su Jiang stopped a taxi.

After more than ten minutes of "tense escape", Shen Xiyu didn't say a word along the way. He just went wherever Su Jiang pulled him, as if he was an emotionless pendant.

"Shen Xiyu, don't you have anything you want to ask, such as why I do this?"

Su Jiang smoothed the ends of her hair, then raised her head and looked at Shen Xiyu curiously and asked.

"No, I'm used to it."

Shen Xiyu shook his head slightly, his expression normal.

Su Jiang: ...

At this time, on the other side, Long Yi was sitting in the first row of the auction. Even though countless eyes were on him, he just lowered his head and casually pondered the watch on his wrist.

This was given to him by his beloved daughter. He usually doesn't want to wear it for fear of wear and tear.

On his left sat the remaining three hall masters, and on his right sat Le Cheng, who was dressed in plain clothes. Such a grand ceremony had only been seen at the funeral of the previous Dragon King.

The snake owner sitting on the far left was leaning back in boredom. Before entering the venue, all offensive weapons, including his little snake, would be confiscated.

He still doesn't understand why the adults are here, and what things have to be taken by the adults themselves. He must take a good look today.

Thinking of this, the snake master slowly opened his eyes, and paused when his eyes swept across the door on the left. It seemed that there was a young man and woman who had just entered. The girl was affectionately holding the boy's arm, like a young couple.

Both of them were wearing black masks. Although he couldn't see their faces, he always felt that the girl's figure looked familiar, like the little master.

But on second thought, the Snake Lord immediately denied his guess, he must have made a mistake. Baihu might not be able to be watched over by himself, but now there is Ruyan. As for Ruyan, although she has a bad temper, she is always reliable in doing things.

If they can't even keep an eye on a helpless girl, then the two of them can basically submit their resignation to their parents.

Su Jiang finally breathed a sigh of relief when she noticed that the snake master's gaze had moved away from her. Fortunately, she had worn a mask carefully. However, she was unlucky as she ran into her father and the others as soon as she came in. Fortunately, no one else's attention was here.

"Su Jiang, hold it tight."

Shen Xiyu, who was standing by, lowered his head and gently reminded Su Jiang in his ear. Warm breath fell on his ear, and Su Jiang was frightened by the boy who suddenly approached him.

Help, he's too close.

Everything started before they entered. Shen Xiyu could naturally enter with his identity as the young master of the Shen family, but Su Jiang could not reveal his identity.

What? You mean to reveal her identity as Gu Qingcheng's goddaughter? What's the difference between that and walking into a trap? You should know that the Gu family's seats will also be arranged in the first row, and she and her father will sit directly together. Forget about wearing a mask, even if she wears a gas mask, her father will be able to recognize her.

The Shen family is different. The main power of the Shen family is abroad, so it cannot be ranked at the top among the top wealthy families in the country. However, Shen Yun’s ruthless methods and his three outstanding sons remind everyone all the time that I am just too lazy to develop here, otherwise all of you will have to make way for me.

Just as Su Jiang was thinking about what kind of relationship he should have with Shen Xiyu, the silent boy at the side spoke up. "She is my girlfriend."

what?
Ugh?
girlfriend?
who?

his?

Su Jiang was confused at first, but then she quickly reacted and got into the state, starting her superb performance.

"Xiyu, I'm so tired. I really want to sit down quickly."

Although she was not used to it, Su Jiang did it very naturally. The last time she spoke like this was when her father was going to find a Chinese doctor for acupuncture. The needle was so long, if he wanted her to die, he should just say so. Her physical illness could not be solved by these things, so she absolutely did not want to suffer in vain.

Su Jiang put on a full show while saying this while holding Shen Xiyu's arm and leaning her head on him intimately, looking like a clingy girlfriend.

Until they entered the venue, the two of them still maintained that posture, except... Su Jiang raised his head slightly and glanced at Shen Xiyu, who was standing beside him with a calm expression. If it weren't for his stiff body and awkward walking posture, one would have thought that he was as calm as he appeared.

Could it be that she was too abrupt? She should have been more restrained. This guy hates girls approaching him. She should apologize to him properly when the time comes.

Thinking of this, Su Jiang sighed helplessly.

In fact, Shen Xiyu's heart was not as calm as he appeared to be. It could even be described as turbulent. He clenched his other hand into a fist, and the corner of his mouth inside the mask was slightly raised. He secretly glanced at the hand that was holding his arm. The temperature from the palm seemed to penetrate the fabric of his suit and made him feel a little hot.

He once secretly touched Su Jiang's hand when she was sleeping on the desk, but it only lasted for a second because it was too hot. His hand, face, and heart were hot, and the blood in his body seemed to be boiling.

The tips of the boy's ears turned red. He tried to stay calm and forcefully suppress the confusion in his heart.

"That's amazing, Master Shen. The identity of girlfriend is the most suitable. No supporting information is required and the relationship is very close."

Su Jiang curved her eyes and gave him a thumbs up. Looking at her natural and calm appearance, Shen Xiyu felt both sour and helpless.

It would be great if she could put some of her intelligence into relationships, but fortunately he is the only one by her side, and that is enough. He is already very satisfied.

After finding a seat, Su Jiang and Shen Xiyu sat down. At this time, almost all the people in the venue were seated. The host came out and the auction began.

After the auction started, Su Jiang closed her eyes instead, supported her chin with her hands and began to rest. Shen Xiyu, who was standing by, caught a glimpse of her sleeping and then turned his head around, his fiery gaze moving undisguisedly over the girl's delicate eyebrows and eyes.

Su Jiang was much more obedient with his eyes closed than usual. After all, there was always a coldness in those eyes when he looked at people. He seemed indifferent to everything, distant and gentle, like a contradictory existence.

But she came here for something, so why did she start sleeping?
Long Yi in the front row also remained silent, but his constant tapping of the table with his fingers revealed a hint of anxiety.

The auction soon came to an end, during which the father and daughter tacitly kept silent.

"Everyone, the next item is the most special item in our auction so far, so we put it at the end."

Su Jiang, who was resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes. He had finally waited for something!
(End of this chapter)

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