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Chapter 454: Chapter 0454: The Auction Conference
Facing Ye Xunhuan’s tactic of using one’s own spear against one’s own shield, Yan Qingdi’s facial expression immediately stiffened!
At this moment, he felt like he was lifting a rock only to drop it on his own feet.
Subsequently, Yan Qingdi did not pay attention to Ye Xunhuan anymore, but hurriedly explained to Qiu Ruoxi, "Ruoxi, I did not mean that, I..."
Qiu Ruoxi’s delicate cheeks showed no fluctuation in expression, just as usual.
Having heard Yan Qingdi’s words before, she indeed felt somewhat uncomfortable at heart, but she soon understood Yan Qingdi’s ulterior motives.
Although she was uncomfortable with Ye Xunhuan being affectionate with Dongfang Shu right in front of her, she was more repulsed by Yan Qingdi’s sinister intentions.
If it were ordinary people, they might already be arguing at this point, and even a misunderstanding could cause a split.
"It’s nothing!" Qiu Ruoxi softly interrupted Yan Qingdi, "The senior was just concerned about me!"
"But senior, this is my family matter, and there’s no need for you to worry about it!"
After hearing Qiu Ruoxi’s words, an embarrassed look slowly appeared on Yan Qingdi’s face!
Just as Yan Qingdi was overwhelmed with embarrassment, Xie Mingjiang suddenly walked over. 𝚗ovp𝚞b.𝚌om
Xie Mingjiang looked at Yan Qingdi, his face wearing a slight smile and said, "I remember I had clearly invited Mr. Yan, and was wondering why I hadn’t seen Mr. Yan; I thought you hadn’t come. It turns out you were with Ruoxi!"
The appearance of Xie Mingjiang immediately dissolved Yan Qingdi’s embarrassment!
"Mr. Xie, you flatter me, how could I dare not attend when you personally invite me?" Yan Qingdi kept his stance very low, showing no superiority despite his status!
"Just that I didn’t go to see Mr. Xie immediately, I hope Mr. Xie can forgive me extensively!"
"You’re too polite, Mr. Yan!" Xie Mingjiang said with a face full of joy, "Having Mr. Yan attend gives great honor to me!"
Yan Qingdi smiled politely and said, "Mr. Xie is here to see Ruoxi, you two talk!"
Yan Qingdi had lost the verbal duel with Ye Xunhuan and wanted to leave, but did not know on what pretext to do so, and now, Xie Mingjiang’s presence provided a perfect excuse.
"Thank you, Mr. Yan!"
After Yan Qingdi left the scene, Xie Mingjiang said to Qiu Ruoxi and Ye Xunhuan, "Ruoxi, I saw Qi Jieyu going to your place just now, was everything alright?"
"Just some minor matters, nothing much!"
"Ruoxi, you must tell me if there’s anything, you know Uncle Xie still holds some sway here, and if you need me to step in, just tell me directly, please don’t be polite." Xie Mingjiang said earnestly, "Otherwise, I would be upset!"
"Uncle Xie, rest assured, if I need you to intervene, even if you didn’t say so, I would still come to you. Just don’t find me annoying then!"
"That’s good, that’s good!" Xie Mingjiang said with full gratification, "I was really worried that you, being too proud, wouldn’t ask for help and would just shoulder everything yourself. Remember, I am your Uncle Xie, and we are not strangers."
"Xunhuan, I know about your friction with Qi Jieyu, after the party ends, I’ll host a dinner and try to mediate for you, I think Qi Jieyu should grant me this favor," Xie Mingjiang said with certainty, "After all, it’s normal for the younger generation to have some friction!"
At that moment, Ye Xunhuan could be sure that Xie Mingjiang definitely knew about his relationship with Qiu Ruoxi; otherwise, he had no reason to be so enthusiastic toward him.
Of course, Ye Xunhuan would not let Xie Mingjiang help him to resolve his conflict with Qi Jieyu.
Xie Mingjiang did have some influence in Zhonghai, but he, Ye Xunhuan, had killed Qi Shijie, the son of Qi Jieyu. How could such a matter be mediated?
"Uncle Xie, I appreciate your kindness, but it’s not necessary to go to such trouble; it’s just a minor issue." Ye Xunhuan said softly, "I can handle it myself!"
Xie Mingjiang pondered for a moment and said, "Well, since you say so, I won’t say more. But remember, if you need anything, just tell me!"
Ye Xunhuan nodded.
"By the way, Ruoxi, didn’t you tell him who Dongfang Shu is? How could you let him get so close to Empress Dongfang Shu!" Xie Mingjiang asked Qiu Ruoxi.
"Uncle Xie, it was just an accident."
Xie Mingjiang didn’t think much of it and said to Ye Xunhuan, "Empress Dongfang Shu is not simple, much more terrifying than Qi Jieyu. It’s better to keep some distance from her!"
"I understand, Uncle Xie!"
"You both chat, I’ll go over there and have a look. If there’s anything, just tell me!"
Afterwards, Xie Mingjiang left the area.
Ye Xunhuan then showed a contemplative expression. The Xie family was one of the four major families in Zhonghai province. Even Xie Mingjiang said that Empress Dongfang Shu was not simple. Could this woman have some unspeakable secret, or behind her, a massive power!
And this power made even the Xie family, one of the four major families in Zhonghai, somewhat apprehensive!
For a while, only Qiu Ruoxi and Ye Xunhuan were left here.
"Ye Xunhuan, you heard what Xie Mingjiang said. I’m telling you again, Empress Dongfang Shu is not someone to be trifled with," Qiu Ruoxi warned. "Don’t provoke her unnecessarily!"
"Wife, you saw it. It’s not me provoking her; she’s the one provoking me. I’m the victim here," Ye Xunhuan said helplessly. "And your senior, he’s really something, trying to get us to argue!"
Qiu Ruoxi snorted, "If you hadn’t provoked Empress Dongfang Shu, would Yan Qingdi have had the chance to sow discord?"
"Wife..."
"Ye Xunhuan, I’ve said it before, I don’t care what you want to do, I don’t care about your affairs with other women, what you want I can’t give, but can you not provoke these troublesome women?"
Looking at Qiu Ruoxi’s earnest expression, Ye Xunhuan thought for a moment, and then seriously said, "Alright, I’ll try my best not to provoke her!"
Just then, beautiful and soothing music began to play in the ballroom.
The first stage of the evening, the dance, had now begun.
The whole venue’s dance floor lit up with dazzling lights, and not far from the dance floor, a specially invited orchestra began to play melodious and smooth dance music!
At this moment, men and women of all ages were bringing their partners to the center of the dance floor.
Yan Qingdi wanted to invite Qiu Ruoxi to dance, but, upon seeing Ye Xunhuan standing beside her and recalling the earlier incident, he stopped in his tracks!
Qiu Ruoxi clearly had no intention of dancing, and Ye Xunhuan had already declined any invitations for her, others who wanted to invite her were ruthlessly rejected!
Soon, the dance ended, and the main event of the evening, the auction, began!
At that moment, Ye Xunhuan immediately became alert. Was He Luo about to appear?
