But a month ago, his world started to crumble. His mother, the rock of the family, suddenly fell unconscious, followed shortly by his father.
Using what the little savings they had, he brought them to a Healing Mage, only to hear the worst possible news — his mother and father only had a year left to live.
Now, as he sat on the cold, unforgiving sidewalk, watching the passersby cheerfully enjoying their lives, he could not help but feel jealous of them. He was born a cripple, his only family was going to be taken away, and his restaurant was soon to follow. Soon, he would have nothing in this world.
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"6,700 Gold Coins. This Young Master can continue forever. Yu Wei, if you have the guts, keep bidding." Despite saying that, Wang Jian was hoping Yu Wei would finally throw in the towel.
Yu Wei was not a fool and knew what ga Wang Jian was playing.
At that mont, his guard's voice sounded in his mind, [Young Master Yu, the price has soared past the acceptable range for a Novice Grade Artifact. Giving up now wouldn't make you lose face. A true leader should know when to retreat and when to fight. Right now, the Young Master should retreat.]
[I can't. There are too many people here.] Yu Wei looked around as he bitterly said.
Just then, ng Ruo's seductive voice sounded, placing extra pressure on Yu Wei. "6,700 Gold Coins going once…"
Yu Wei started sweating, and his legs subtly began trembling.
"Heh, Young Master Yu, why are you looking around?" Wang Jian innocently asked him. "Could it be that you ran out of funds already? What a pity."
"6,700 Gold Coins going twice…" ng Ruo said, deliberately pausing, knowing Yu Wei would take Wang Jian's bait.
[Young Master Yu, montary humiliation is not comparable to losing a great deal of wealth.] Yu Wei's guard said worriedly.
[Fine.] Yu Wei said with his teeth gritted.
"This Young Master gives up."
As soon as Yu Wei finished speaking, many guests smiled mockingly, while so even whispered.
"I always knew Young Master Yu Wei was beneath Young Master Wang Jian."
"Young Master Wang Jian is truly mighty."
"I wonder who will win the Jade Essence Bracelet."
"Tch, do you even have to wonder? Isn't it obvious Sir Jas will be the final winner?"
Since Mana Sense was not allowed, Yu Wei did not know who spoke those words. Frustrated and ashad, he slouched in his chair.
Wang Jian, on the other hand, would not let this opportunity slip by. Before they were re strangers, but after today, they had beco rivals.
"Yu Wei, has the Yu Family fallen so low they can't even continue bidding in Gold Coins?" Wang Jian laughed mockingly. "If that's the case, you might as well leave the Auction House."
Yu Wei continued gritting his teeth, refusing to speak. Any words he said would be useless.
After laughing for a few more seconds, Wang Jian grew bored, so he turned his head to the seductive ng Ruo on stage, "Miss ng Ruo, you will have to forgive this Young Master."
ng Ruo, who had stopped counting down, which though unprofessional, no one in the venue dared complain, furrowed her brows, "Why is Young Master Wang apologizing?"
Wang Jian sighed, "This Young Master dares bid against the poor brat from the Yu Family, but how can I dare bid against Sir Jas? Therefore, I hope Miss can forgive ."
"Ahh, Young Master Wang isn't only rich but is also forward-thinking. Any woman fortunate enough to catch your eyes would be the luckiest woman in the world."
"Haha, Miss ng Ruo praises this Young Master too much. I wonder if Miss would honor -"
However, before Wang Jian could invite ng Ruo out on a date, Jas' voice resounded in the venue, "Miss ng Ruo, I don't an to be rude, but I hope you understand there is a ti and place to flirt."
ng Ruo stiffened and unconsciously nodded. She was not flirting but knew better than to retort.
"That was Sir Jas' voice."
"Did you hear the annoyance in his voice?"
"I would be mad if I were Sir Jas, as well."
"Ahem. Please forgive , Sir Jas, I got carried away." ng Ruo awkwardly coughed, attracting everyone's attention to her, "6,700 Gold Coins going once."
"6,700 Gold Coins going twice."
"Sold for 6,700 Gold Coins. Congratulations to Young Master Wang Jian for being the first winner of this auction. Would you like to pay first and acquire the Jade Essence Bracelet now or receive it at the end of the auction?"
After ng Ruo finished speaking, an awkward atmosphere suddenly engulfed the auction venue. The guests, who were ready to clap for the winner of the first item, froze in their tracks with their hands inches away from each other.
"WHAT!? Miss ng Ruo, you made a mistake. You ant to say, 'Sir Jas Orchard', right?" Wang Jian corrected her, breaking the eerie and awkward silence.
The guests there also believed ng Ruo had made a mistake in calling out the winner's na.
On the other hand, the people in the only occupied VVVIP Room were gazing at Lily with weird expressions.
'I thought she would do it, but to think she actually did it.'
ng Ruo shook her head, "Young Master Wang Jian, I didn't make a mistake, please look at the screen."
Hearing what she said, Wang Jian felt a sudden ominous feeling as he turned his head and looked at the highest bidder:
6,700 Gold Coins - Wang Jian
"This… this… Has to be a mistake…" Wang Jian refused to believe what his eyes were seeing.
Seeing Wang Jian's expression of pain and unwillingness, Yu Wei burst into a fit of laughter, "HAHAHAHA, Young Master Wang Jian. Oh, Young Master Wang Jian. Weren't you so arrogant before? Didn't you say you can continue bidding forever? Surely, a few thousand Gold Coins is nothing for the mighty and forward-thinking Young Master Wang?"
ng Ruo's delicate eyebrows furrowed, but after a mont, they returned to normal, realizing his words were not ant to ridicule her.
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Ignoring Yu Wei, Wang Jian said, "What about Sir Jas? Why didn't he continue to bid?"
Wang Jian desperately hoped the Runic Formations inscribed onto the walls of the VVVIP Room blocked Jas' voice; therefore, they did not hear his bid.
Hearing his desperate plea, Jas' jovial voice resounded again, "I realized that Young Master Wang Jian really wanted to acquire the Jade Essence Bracelet, and taking into consideration my deep friendship with your father, decided to give up bidding. You don't have to thank ."
In an instant, Wang Jian's face paled.
'Thank your mother!'
If Wang Jian could, at this very mont, he would want nothing more than to bash Jas' face into a wall.
"Sir Jas… you… you." Wang Jian stuttered and struggled to find the right words to say. He could not believe that he had ended up acquiring the Jade Essence Bracelet — an item he had not truly wanted but had continued bidding on purely out of pride.
"You are surprisingly quite evil," Lane said coldly.
"We-
Agree." The twins nodded, agreeing with Lane's assessnt.
"Haah, why do you have to create trouble?" Garrett sighed and looked at Jas apologetically, "Sir Jas, once again, I am sorry."
Jas chuckled and waved his hand dismissively, "I don't mind. Miss, can continue using my voice. Of course, as long as you don't go overboard. I would like to keep my status as an Orchard."
"I would never harm Sir Jas, you've helped my Big Brother Lucian many tis." Lily nodded with a serious expression.
"Young Master Wang Jian, would you like to proceed with paynt now, or would you prefer to wait until the end of the auction?" ng Ruo asked.
Wang Jian's face darkened, but with no other choice, he nodded stiffly, "I'll pay now."
His Spatial Ring glowed and 6,700 Gold Coins appeared on the table.
After a while, an attendant approached the table, swiped her Mana Sense over the Gold Coins, then accepted them with a bow.
"Young Master Wang Jian, here is your Jade Essence Bracelet. Congratulations." The attendant said as she handed him the bracelet before leaving.
At that mont, Jas' voice once again resounded in the venue, "Congratulations, Miss ng Ruo, for successfully acquiring the Jade Essence Bracelet."
The guests beca confused at his words, wondering if Jas made a mistake. It was obviously Wang Jian who won the Jade Essence Bracelet. Then why did he congratulate ng Ruo for acquiring it?
"Evil," Lane muttered, realizing what Lily was planning.
The twins nodded, while Garrett and Fenwick exchanged a happy smile.
[Lily is back to her normal self.] Fenwick said to Garrett.
[Mn. I don't want to see my sister taken away … but… maybe it's for the best.] Garrett sighed. Her happiness was what mattered to him the most.
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