OBS Chapter 326 Sushi Auction House
Chapter 326 Sushi Auction House
After hearing this, Qin Xiao was speechless for a long time.
"Is this how it is between you and Wang Ji?"
Qin Xiao suddenly asked her.
"Ah? I..." Nangong Huaxue was stunned at first, then her face turned red. After all these years, she still felt shy when she mentioned this. "Ahem, I guess... I haven't calculated these in detail."
Qin Xiao looked at her shy expression, his eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded, "So, who gave you the idea for this wine?"
The tone suddenly changed. Nangong Huaxue's body stiffened, the blush on her face fading like the tide, and she laughed heartily: "Hahaha, by the way, you have a competition soon, right? Come on, I'll be watching from Luoyun and cheering you on!"
"Dream--"
"Oh, it's getting late. I should wash up and eat. You should hurry up and go too. Bye, bye, bye!!"
The projection disappeared instantly, and the jade token flickered twice before dimming.
Qin Xiao: ...
Qin Xiao almost laughed out of anger.
This damn girl...
……
Qin Xiao came back to his senses and found that he had been in a daze for a long time without realizing it. He shook his head gently and turned to look at Mo Hanyu's expression, but found that he was still smiling foolishly.
Qin Xiao: ...
"Han Yu."
Qin Xiao called him.
Mo Hanyu shuddered and looked at him with a flickering gaze: "What's wrong?"
Mo Hanyu narrowed his eyes, his face was full of joy and he smiled as if he had encountered a great joyful event.
Qin Xiao: ...
"This...won't you let me wear it?" Qin Xiao took out the ring he had given her some time ago. The ring was ablaze with fire, gleaming with a charming brilliance.
Mo Hanyu was so surprised that he thought it was a dream. He quickly pinched himself to make sure he was awake.
"Um, Xiao..." Mo Hanyu took the ring, but had a new concern, "You...are sober, right?"
"Yes." Qin Xiao propped up his head and stretched out his hand towards him, "Very sober."
Mo Hanyu's breath caught, he swallowed his saliva, slowly held Qin Xiao's palm, and put his other hand up, as if completing some important ritual, gently and slowly pushed the ring onto the base of his finger.
I even missed several times because of nervousness and my fingers trembled.
But Qin Xiao didn't show any impatience throughout the whole process. He just looked at him quietly with a smile in his eyes.
When Mo Hanyu raised his head, he was directly plunged into this tenderness, his Adam's apple rolling, and he couldn't help but move closer.
"Can I... kiss you?"
At the critical moment, Mo Hanyu thought of something and asked softly.
Qin Xiao seemed to smile, but not at all. The next moment, soft lips pressed against his.
Mo Hanyu was completely bewitched and was still immersed in the previous kiss even after he had packed up everything and went down the mountain.
"...How long are you going to be stupid?"
Qin Xiao's patience was finally exhausted, and he couldn't help but ask.
Mo Hanyu looked at him and chuckled twice.
Qin Xiao: ...
Qin Xiao suddenly thought about the possibility of breaking up on the same day they started dating.
Of course, it was eventually thrown out of my head, and I could only pinch his hand helplessly, hoping to make him sober up.
Unexpectedly, Mo Hanyu smiled even more brightly.
Qin Xiao had no choice but to break free from his hand.
Suddenly losing the warmth in his palm, Mo Hanyu looked at him abruptly with an expression of grievance and confusion.
Those watery autumn eyes and that pitiful and delicate look, if you don't know him, you would think he has suffered some great injustice.
However, Qin Xiao's heart was as hard as stone: "Pull back your foolishness, it's not a big deal."
"How could that be?" Mo Hanyu frowned and said, "This is a great joyous event, I'm sure—"
"Stop." Qin Xiao suddenly realized something and stopped him in time, pulling his cheek. "You're not going to shout all over the street, are you?"
Mo Hanyu laughed: "Am I that kind of person?"
Qin Xiao's eyebrows relaxed slightly——
"Of course I will only share it with those we know." Mo Hanyu smiled.
Qin Xiao: ...
Qin Xiao: "For example?"
"For example, Mo Hanshang, Yin Xihui, Senior Xia, Chen Mo, and..." Mo Hanyu even started counting on his fingers.
Qin Xiao quickly stopped him: "No!"
"Hey, why?" Mo Hanyu frowned in confusion.
"It's fine if we just keep this between us. Please don't make it public to the world, okay?"
There were already quite a few passersby on the street. Qin Xiao lowered his voice and gave instructions.
"Why? This is not something shameful." Mo Hanyu was still puzzled.
Qin Xiao was helpless. He stared at Mo Hanyu's puzzled eyes for a long time. He couldn't help but turned his head and coughed twice, saying uncomfortably: "It's just... I'm a little embarrassed."
Mo Hanyu was stunned.
Qin Xiao's face flushed a few times, and he scratched his neck embarrassedly. His eyes wandered around the streets and the riverbank, but he didn't look at him: "I, I don't have much experience... Of course, if others ask, I will tell them, but... Don't do it too much in front of others, I-"
"I understand."
Mo Hanyu looked at the redness gradually rising on his neck. If he didn't agree, Qin Xiao might die.
"Then let's do it the same way as before—when we're in front of them." Mo Hanyu smiled and leaned over, blowing into his ear, "Okay?"
"Yeah, well...that's it."
Qin Xiao rubbed the itchy tip of his ear and gave him an angry look with a warning in his eyes.
Mo Hanyu had no choice but to straighten up and keep some distance. He coughed twice and became serious. He wanted to say something, but paused. Under Qin Xiao's puzzled gaze, he gently took his hand and looked at the water as if to conceal something.
As Mo Hanyu expected, Qin Xiao didn't say anything and let him hold his hand and walk on the street.
Mo Hanyu was in high spirits when he was happy. He felt that the sun was shining everywhere he looked, and even the air he breathed was sweet. He couldn't help but smile.
Qin Xiao looked at him several times, and finally couldn't stand the looks from passersby anymore. He squeezed his hand hard, stopping Mo Hanyu's peacock-spreading behavior: "Could you please stop spreading your stupidity around?"
Mo Hanyu: "What?"
Mo Hanyu was smiling, not noticing anything unusual at all.
Qin Xiao: "...Where's your mask? Put it on."
Mo Hanyu: "Why?"
"……never mind."
Qin Xiao felt that his words were a bit of a downer. He glanced at Mo Hanyu and sighed helplessly: "Forget it... As long as you are happy."
Mo Hanyu nodded repeatedly. Although he was puzzled, he still skipped the topic: "Then... where are we going today?"
"Where do you want to go?" Qin Xiao glanced at him, "Do you have anything to do today?"
"It's nothing to say..." Mo Hanyu's eyes rolled around, "Then let's go on a date."
"Date?" Qin Xiao was stunned.
"Yeah, yeah!" Mo Hanyu nodded vigorously, looking at him expectantly, "I think everyone else's date is so sweet, let's go too."
Qin Xiao didn't feel anything about this: "Then where are we going?"
Mo Hanyu was stuck: "This..."
"I remember there's an auction this afternoon. Why don't we go over there and take a look?" Qin Xiao saw his expression and knew that he had just made up his mind. He suggested, "How about we get an auction qualification and spend the morning strolling around the area?"
Mo Hanyu nodded repeatedly after hearing this: "Of course, I'll listen to you."
So Qin Xiao hailed a taxi on the side of the road and arrived at the destination in less than an incense stick of time.
Sushi Auction House is one of the oldest auction houses in Xingchen, with branches throughout the continent. Its headquarters is located on Siguan Water Street in Fusi City. At first glance, the exterior appears simple and solemn, but as you approach, you'll discover the exquisite reliefs carved into its black and gray walls. Standing at the door was a well-mannered woman, presumably the receptionist.
Intermediate level of Xuan realm.
Qin Xiao glanced at the woman and stepped forward to inquire about her auction qualifications.
The woman looked them up and down, and did not look down on them because of their simple attire. She gave them a brief introduction with a smile.
Generally speaking, there are three ways to obtain auction qualifications: one is the auction house’s invitation, which does not occupy the total quota; one is the qualification verification of 30 million gold coins, and a prepayment of 300,000 as a credit guarantee; the last one is to attend as a seller, which also qualifies you to bid.
After hearing this, Qin Xiao nodded thoughtfully and turned to look at Mo Hanyu: "Let's go."
Neither of these seemed to be within their reach.
Mo Hanyu lightly scratched his palm and winked at him.
Qin Xiao:?
"Excuse me, can elixirs be sold as items for auction?" Mo Hanyu smiled at the woman.
The woman's breath hitched. "Of course... but today's topic isn't about elixirs. If you want to participate today, you must bring something sufficiently rare and precious—at least a seventh-level gold pattern."
"...What is that?" Qin Xiao had no idea about it.
Mo Hanyu glanced at him helplessly. "We already learned this when we entered school... Pills all have patterns on them. The quality of the pills after refining the herbs is divided into two types: gold and silver. The number of patterns on the pills indicates the grade of the pill. Gold patterns mean perfect, and seven patterns mean superior."
"What if there aren't any?" Qin Xiao recalled his pills, and indeed some of them had patterns on them.
"If there is none, it means it is a flawless elixir, absolutely perfect."
A clear and gentle voice sounded from behind. The two turned around and saw a man wearing half a mask who had appeared behind them and was looking at them with a smile.
Qin Xiao didn't understand this and looked at the man who was talking to him for no apparent reason.
The spotless outer robe was extremely white, and the fuzz on the side of his neck was clearly visible, soft and white. The man was tall and slender, with an elegant and easy-going temperament. His short hair just covered his ears, and the delicate and thin mask shone with a cold metallic light.
Although Qin Xiao didn't know how to dress, he could tell that his clothes were indeed expensive. He asked, "Who are you?"
Mo Hanyu, who was standing by, glanced at the man and a look of understanding flashed across his eyes.
The man glanced at Mo Hanyu. Even though the boy had taken off his mask this time, he still recognized him at a glance.
The man chuckled at Mo Hanyu: "Judging from your expression, you should still remember me?"
Mo Hanyu had no feelings for him and responded with a polite smile: "I have some impression."
Qin Xiao looked at Mo Hanyu. Mo Hanyu's lips moved slightly, and his voice echoed in the sea of consciousness.
[Lan Xinci, Lan Huaiqiu's father.]
Qin Xiao raised his eyebrows and looked at the handsome man in front of him again, his eyes changed slightly.
"My name is Lan Xinci, can you remember it?"
Lan Xinci maintained his smile and could feel the kindness emanating from him.
"Lan Xinci...Master of the Qin Sect?"
Lan Xinci raised her eyebrows slightly. She didn't expect Qin Xiao to say it so bluntly.
"That's right. Since you two are here, I believe you are interested in participating in this auction?" Lan Xinci said with a smile, "You are Huaiqiu's friends. If you are willing, you can enter with me."
"No thanks." Qin Xiao decisively rejected Lan Xinci's olive branch. "I'm just curious, not to the point where I absolutely have to go in."
It was originally just a date place that I thought of on the spur of the moment. If I accepted Lan Xinci's kindness, there might be some trouble.
"Really..." Lan Xinci seemed to be thinking about something, but he didn't insist. He smiled slightly and said nothing more. He stood aside as if waiting for someone.
Qin Xiao was not interested in this and looked at Mo Hanyu again, his eyes asking what he thought.
"I said, you—"
"Eh? Qin Xiao?! And... Mo Hanshang's brother!"
The young man's cheerful voice suddenly rang out. Wang Xuyi took two steps at a time and was in front of the two of them in the blink of an eye. He smiled and said, "Why are you here?"
Qin Xiao looked at the young man's brilliant smile, and thinking of yesterday, he suddenly felt a little displeased with him: "Are you sober?"
"What are you talking about? I'm not drunk." Wang Xuyi laughed, patted Qin Xiao's shoulder, and explained to Mo Hanyu, "My father brought me some wine. Let's have a couple of drinks after the game."
Mo Hanyu glanced at Qin Xiao meaningfully, pursed his lips and chuckled, "Okay."
Qin Xiao glanced at him unkindly and secretly pinched the flesh on his hand.
Although Mo Hanyu felt pain, his face remained as calm as ever, and he smiled kindly at Wang Xuyi.
"You guys are here, do you want to go in? There's an auction today." Wang Xuyi didn't notice the undercurrent between the two of them, and turned to look at the ancient and solemn gate, "Let's go and take a look."
"I need to verify your qualifications, can you do it?" Qin Xiao asked him with his arms folded.
"Qualifications?" Wang Xuyi was stunned and scratched his head. "I don't know... but my father gave me a few cards before he left. I'll see if I have any."
Qin Xiao watched as Wang Xuyi pulled out a handful of colorful cards from his storage bracelet. The materials looked valuable, some even made of magic crystals, and some even shimmered with dazzling, fiery light.
...You are really rich.
Qin Xiao once again lamented the Wang family's financial resources.
Even Lan Xinci couldn't help but look sideways.
"This auction house is... Su Shi." Wang Xuyi pulled out a black, gilded card. The card had a matte finish, inlaid with a wavy, gilded pattern, and outlined the words "Su Shi."
Wang Xuyi took the card and asked the woman in front of the door a few questions. After getting confirmation, he held the card between two fingers, raised an eyebrow and looked at the two people, nodded his chin and signaled them to follow: "Let's go, you can use the same private room with me."
"Can you still bring people with you?" Qin Xiao asked.
"Of course, as long as there are no more than three of them." Wang Xuyi said with a smile, "Let's go and take a look. Let's broaden our horizons."
"Haven't you been here before?" Mo Hanyu was a little surprised.
"No." Wang Xuyi shrugged. "Before, my father arranged everything for me at home. When I was away from home, he took care of everything and asked me to bring everything with me. I didn't have the chance to participate in any of this."
...Is he really not here to show off?
This question popped up in both of their minds at the same time.