The woman's name was Zhang Li, the young lady of the prominent Zhang family in Huaibei City. Ten years ago, she accidentally fell off a cliff during an outing and was rescued by Ge San, a nearby villager. They developed feelings for each other and settled down in the small mountain village.
The Zhang family was naturally unwilling, but ultimately couldn't change Zhang Li's mind, so they agreed. However, for ten years, they never contacted Zhang Li, not even for Lunar New Year.
Her identity, apart from herself, was unknown to the villagers!
"Who would have thought this erratic woman is actually the eldest daughter of the Zhang family!"
"The Zhang family, that's a reclusive aristocratic family that even Liu Lianliang has to defer to!"
It was even rumored that the Zhang family's power and wealth had long surpassed Liu Lianliang's, but they were low-key, so outsiders were unaware.
Thinking of this, Zhang Qiang shivered. He looked at Er Zhu with admiration and envy.
Er Zhu had truly befriended a big shot this time, and a top-tier one at that!
Alas, if only he knew medicine, then he would be Zhang family's young lady's savior!
"Alright, take Zhang Li back. I'm busy today."
As Zhang Qiang was lost in thought, Er Zhu's voice came. Zhang Qiang dared not disturb him further. After a brief tidy-up, he took Zhang Li and left.
"Benefactor, you must have heard about my background. I'll wait for you in Huaibei City!"
As she walked up to Er Zhu, Zhang Li suddenly stopped and said gratefully.
She had been insane for five years, and only she knew the suffering she endured during those years!
She thought she would remain insane forever, but unexpectedly, someone had cured her!
She would definitely repay this kindness, and such a skilled physician must be kept for her own use!
Er Zhu nodded slightly, his face calm, and walked towards the door. As everyone watched Er Zhu's departing back, they all gave him a thumbs-up.
Especially Chen Feng. It was only now that he realized that everything he had heard about Er Zhu was not exaggerated at all; it was all true!
Zhang Qiang took Zhang Li back to the police station. Meanwhile, Er Zhu arrived at the entrance of the auction house. But after getting out of the car, he realized it wasn't Old Tang who had come, but Tang Jie.
"Grandpa wasn't feeling well today, so he asked me to accompany you. Brother Er Zhu, I'll take good care of you today!"
Seeing Er Zhu, Tang Li's face beamed with smiles. Her fawning and ingratiating demeanor even made Er Zhu feel disgusted!
Who would have thought the dignified Miss Tang was such a vulgar person!
A hint of disdain flashed in Er Zhu's eyes, but thinking of Grandpa Tang, he didn't say much and strode towards the entrance.
On the other side, Tang Jie had already prepared to link her arm with Er Zhu's, but unexpectedly, Er Zhu walked right past her!
A flicker of anger flashed in Tang Jie's eyes, but considering Er Zhu's prominent status, she could only endure it.
"Hmph, I don't believe that I, Miss Tang, famous throughout Willow Town, can't win over a mere man like you!"
Tang Jie stamped her foot and watched Er Zhu's retreating back, clenching her fists as if she had already captured Er Zhu!
When Er Zhu entered, the auction had not yet begun. As usual, he found a secluded spot to sit.
Glancing at the guests, all clad in opulent attire, Er Zhu sat on the sofa and closed his eyes to rest.
Dealing with these people was less practical than cultivating.
"Brother Er Zhu, why didn't you wait for me? Grandpa didn't give me an invitation, and I was almost kicked out."
But before he could cultivate for long, he heard Tang Jie's sweet voice, a voice that was clearly feigned.
Er Zhu looked up and saw Tang Jie sitting beside him, pouting, her whole body leaning towards him!
Er Zhu frowned slightly. Just as Tang Jie was about to touch him, he quickly got up and moved to a different seat. Tang Jie, caught off guard, directly fell onto the sofa, nearly exposing herself!
"You!" Tang Jie, enraged, was about to throw a tantrum, but seeing Er Zhu's cold gaze, her momentum halved.
"Stop pretending. Otherwise, don't blame me for throwing you out!"
Er Zhu glanced at Tang Jie, who was trembling with anger, and directly exposed her intentions. Tang Jie wanted to retort but dared not.
After all, she didn't know who was hosting this auction. If she offended a big shot, she would be truly ruined!
"I understand. I'll be good. Brother Er Zhu, don't be angry."
Just as Er Zhu thought Tang Jie wouldn't speak again, that disgusting childlike voice rang out again. Er Zhu ignored her and found another corner to sit.
"Xiao Jie?"
Just when Tang Jie thought she had no chance, a familiar voice suddenly called out. She turned her head, and her face broke into a smile again.
"Xiao Zhu, why are you here!" Tang Jie quickly stood up and excitedly grasped the woman in front of her.
"This auction is hosted by me."
As soon as Tang Jie finished speaking, the woman smiled slightly, still maintaining her distant and aloof ice-beauty demeanor.
This person was none other than Chen Xiao Zhu!
As early as twenty years ago, Old Tang had been looking for a powerful backing. At that time, he chose the Chen family. To better maintain the relationship between the two families, he sent his granddaughter to study at the same school as Chen Xiao Zhu.
Therefore, Tang Jie and Chen Xiao Zhu grew up together, and she was her only best friend in her life!
"Is that so? Grandpa didn't tell me. If it's you, then that's great!"
Thinking of her relationship with Chen Xiao Zhu, Tang Jie's eyes flickered. The dying flame of hope in her heart rekindled!
Although Wang Er Zhu was the richest man in the three cities, in the eyes of the Chen family, he was still inferior!
In fact, given Chen Xiao Zhu's personality, she wouldn't even bother to look at Er Zhu!
Wang Er Zhu, today I will definitely conquer you!
"Xiao Jie, I have something else to attend to over there. I'll talk to you after I'm done."
As Tang Jie was lost in thought, Chen Xiao Zhu pointed at a few important figures not far away. Before Tang Jie could respond, she had already left.
Everyone knew she was hosting this antique auction, but very few knew her identity, and even fewer knew who she was hosting it for!
"Brother Er Zhu, you can't refuse me today, okay? The owner of this auction is my best friend. If you don't behave, I'll have you thrown out!"
After Chen Xiao Zhu left, Tang Jie found Er Zhu and threatened him without any reservation.
At this moment, her face was full of triumph, and her mouth was almost split to her ears!
In the face of the Chen family's vast power, Wang Er Zhu had no choice but to bow his head!
"Mm." Er Zhu had expected Tang Jie to obey, or even beg for mercy, but unexpectedly, he only nodded slightly. This made Tang Jie feel like she was hitting cotton with a punch, and this feeling made her very unhappy!
"The owner of this auction is a top-tier aristocratic family in Huaibei City. You are nothing but an ant in front of her!"
"Wang Er Zhu, if you are sensible, you will have a beauty in your arms. If you are not sensible, you will offend a top-tier aristocratic family!"
Tang Jie, enraged, tried to slowly sit on Er Zhu's lap while gritting her teeth and threatening him.