Supreme Emptiness

The next day.

Jiang Fan left the house with Xu Youran, feeling both amused and helpless, and they arrived at the Treasure Pavilion.

Today’s auction was to be held inside the Treasure Pavilion.

Just as the two arrived, two people hurriedly walked up behind them. @@novelbin@@

It was Wang Yingfeng, accompanied by Xu Yining.

Seeing Jiang Fan and Xu Youran, Wang Yingfeng was visibly taken aback, then frowned and said, "Are you here to bid for the Beauty-Restore Pill as well?"

Xu Youran bowed slightly and nodded.

Wang Yingfeng, still holding a grudge against Jiang Fan for the embarrassment he had caused her, snorted, "Don’t think that just because you know Chen Silin, you can secure the Beauty-Restore Pill!"

"Soon, you’ll witness the true strength of the Xu Family!"

With that, she and Xu Yining quickly walked into the Treasure Pavilion.

Jiang Fan sighed lightly and said, "Youran, having someone like her in the Xu Family is a curse, not a blessing."

"The Xu Family didn’t even think of using the family’s resources when the Qin Family was demanding repayment."

"Yet, she’s willing to use the family’s resources just to preserve her looks."

Xu Youran pursed her lips.

Over the years, Xu Zhengyan had been secretly saving up his pocket money, reluctant to spend it frivolously.

But Wang Yingfeng, for the sake of her appearance, squandered the family’s money recklessly.

However, what could she do about it?

"Let’s go, we’ll do our best to bid for the Beauty-Restore Pill."

The two walked in side by side.

Her stunning beauty, like a crane among chickens, immediately drew everyone’s attention.

"Hm? Youran, you’re here too?"

Zhu Jianshen, sitting in the front row, immediately smiled and quickly approached.

Seeing Jiang Fan beside her, his expression immediately turned sour: "Do you belong in a place like this?"

"Do you know what’s happening here? This is an auction for the Beauty-Restore Pill!"

Jiang Fan shook his head and wrote, "If it weren’t for Young Master Zhu’s reminder, I really wouldn’t have known."

Reading the obviously mocking words, Zhu Jianshen grew even more displeased.

"You pretentious fool! Do you think possessing 510,000 taels and standing in the auction room means you can stand on equal footing with me?"

"Do you see the seating arrangement here?"

"Here, the seating arrangement represents identity, status, and foundation!"

He shouted confidently:

"My Zhu Family sits in the front row, whereas you don’t even have the right to sit; you can only stand!"

"Shaming yourself is one thing, but taking Youran down with you?"

As he spoke.

He turned and looked at Xu Youran, ignoring her cold expression, and smiled, "Youran, come sit with the Zhu Family?"

"My mother also wants to meet you."

He even reached out, trying to pull Xu Youran over.

Jiang Fan unobtrusively stood in front of him, blocking his dirty hand, and wrote, "No need, my Youran prefers to stand."

"Right, Youran?"

Xu Youran smiled and nodded, affectionately holding onto Jiang Fan’s arm.

This caused Zhu Jianshen’s eyes to narrow.

He considered Xu Youran his woman; how could he tolerate another man touching her?

At this moment.

The shopkeeper of the Treasure Pavilion happened to walk by.

He immediately called out, "Shopkeeper Qin."

Seeing it was the Young Master of the Zhu Family, a disciple of the Green Cloud Sect, Shopkeeper Qin quickly bowed respectfully, "Young Master Zhu, your esteemed presence brings glory to our humble pavilion."

Zhu Jianshen straightened up and said, "I’m here to support the Treasure Pavilion today, but I don’t like this person. Please, have him removed."

Shopkeeper Qin turned to see who he was pointing at and was stunned.

It was Jiang Fan, Xu Youran’s fiancé?

Feeling troubled, he said, "Young Master Zhu, Miss Xu is a friend of our eldest lady. How can I drive away her fiancé?"

What?

He couldn’t even drive away a good-for-nothing?

This made Zhu Jianshen lose face. Furious, he said, "If he doesn’t leave, then I will!"

This...

Not wanting to offend Zhu Jianshen, Shopkeeper Qin hastily bowed: "Young Master Zhu, please wait. I’ll go consult the eldest lady immediately."

Watching his hurried departure, Zhu Jianshen glared at Jiang Fan: "You dog!"

"I’ll show you the Zhu Family’s strength!"

"Soon you’ll realize just how insignificant you are against my Zhu Family’s might!"

Xu Youran couldn’t help but show a trace of anxiety.

Though Chen Silin was her close friend, she also bore the weight of the Chen Family’s great undertaking.

A powerful family like the Zhu Family wasn’t something she could easily offend.

If things went badly, she might really kick Jiang Fan out.

Soon after.

Shopkeeper Qin returned swiftly.

However, he looked a bit oddly at Jiang Fan as he bowed to Young Master Zhu and hesitated, "The eldest lady has given her instructions."

Zhu Jianshen, hands behind his back, smirked coldly: "Did you hear that, Jiang Fan? Get lost!"

But to his surprise, Shopkeeper Qin said, "The eldest lady asked Young Master Zhu to leave."

Uh—

Zhu Jianshen was stunned, pointing at himself in disbelief: "Me? Leave? You must be mistaken."

No matter how much Chen Silin disliked him, he was still the real Young Master of the Zhu Family.

Between him and a good-for-nothing, Chen Silin sided with the good-for-nothing?

However, even more unacceptable to Zhu Jianshen was Shopkeeper Qin saying, "Also, the eldest lady said."

"The Zhu Family is requested to vacate their seats for Young Master Jiang and Miss Xu to sit."

What?

Zhu Jianshen was shocked: "How is that possible?"

Shopkeeper Qin, helpless, said, "The eldest lady personally instructed, and I dare not disobey."

"Someone, clear out the Zhu Family’s seats."

Several Treasure Pavilion staff immediately moved in and cleared out the Zhu Family members from the front row.

Zhang Yuxiu was baffled: "Shopkeeper Qin, what’s going on?"

Shopkeeper Qin, exasperated, explained the situation.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuxiu glared at Jiang Fan angrily: "So you’re Jiang Fan, the one vying for a woman with my son?"

"Using your acquaintance with Chen Silin to oppress others!"

"Fine, mark my words. Tomorrow is the day for the betrothal gifts. I will see with my own eyes what betrothal gifts you have to surpass my Zhu Family!"

With that, she led the Zhu Family members to the last row, looking humiliated.

Jiang Fan simply shrugged, sitting in the front row’s VIP seat under the envious eyes of the entire hall.

Watching the whole scene unfold, Chen Silin couldn’t help but shake her head.

"I really feel sorry for the Zhu Family."

"Of all the people to target, you chose Jiang Fan?"

"He’s the very person whom you mother and son revere like a god!"

Chen Silin sighed softly to herself.

Seeing that all the guests had gathered, she led ten young women in red dresses, each carrying several trays covered with red cloth, to the stage.

Her dazzling attire, beautiful face, and elegant demeanor immediately quieted the crowd.

"Thank you, distinguished guests, for attending today’s auction. I apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience caused."

"As a gesture of apology, Silin has decided to offer nine of the Chen Family’s prized possessions at bargain prices, to be sold to the highest bidder as usual."

Jiang Fan couldn’t help but smirk.

Using the fame of the Beauty-Restore Pill to sell more high-priced items while pretending it was an apology.

One must admit, Chen Silin was very suited for business.

Therefore, although the guests were eager to bid on the Beauty-Restore Pill, they patiently endured, captivated by her eloquent speech.

He couldn’t help but admire Chen Silin.

Chen Silin also noticed Jiang Fan’s gaze, feeling a wave of joy in her heart.

Just as Jiang Fan was closely observing, a faint voice sounded in his ear: "Are you two hiding something from me?"