The obedient girl glances up, and the tyrannical tycoon kneels down to pamper her.

Pei Youyou was stopped outside the Tibet Board of Directors' meeting.

"Ms. Pei, I'm so sorry, but we have a rule that the doors close to guests two minutes before the auction starts."

"I just came out of there, didn't you see me?"

"We have a rule that the doors are closed to the public two minutes before the auction begins." The other person smiled politely and closed the door.

"I am Miss Pei!"

"I am the young mistress of the Xing family!"

The tightly closed door completely shut people out, and no matter how she invoked her dual identities, it was to no avail.

Pei Youyou said angrily, "I'm going to tell Grandpa Fu!"

I took out my phone and realized I didn't have anyone's phone number, but my dad and brother did.

But she knew in her heart that even if it was Grandpa Fu's own grandson, he would have to abide by the rules of the Tibetan Board of Directors.

Besides, she had only met Grandpa Fu twice in her entire life.

Pei Youyou gripped her phone tightly, her chest heaving with anger, and turned to look for Luo Huai everywhere.

If she hadn't gone out and not seen anyone, she would have walked a few more steps to look for them and wouldn't have missed the deadline.

However, after searching around for a while, she did not see Luo Huai, but instead saw a woman adorned with jewels driving away, cursing and swearing.

"Rules are rigid, but people are flexible. Why be so strict? It's not like I don't have rules; I've just forgotten them!"

Pei Youyou overheard everything.

a bolt from the blue.

It's not Luo Huai!

Wasn't it Luo Huai who was just stopped at the door?

She took a deep breath. Her phone rang. Xing Yuru asked her where she was. The auction had already started.

She took another deep breath, forced a smile, and gently opened her mouth: "Yu Rou, your brother has something he needs me to do, so I'll go first. You take good care of yourself inside."

"Also, could you please take a picture of that Rainbow Brooch for me?"

Soon, Xing Yuru replied with a message.

No problem, Second Sister-in-law, you and Second Brother go ahead and get busy. My sister-in-law and I are together.

Pei Youyou: "?"

"Luo Huai is inside?" The voice was full of disbelief and anger.

The auction room was silent. Xing Yuru used voice-to-text, but Pei Youyou's tone was inaudible as she replied with a smile.

Yes, my sister-in-law was sitting in the second row and even called me over.

Since a member of the Tibet Board of Directors can bring one person, the seating arrangement is naturally one person for two.

Drinks, snacks, and treats are placed between the two seats.

Xing Yuru peeled a piece of candy and put it in her mouth. The host was already standing on the stage, and the large screen behind him displayed all the items to be auctioned that day.

Each item in the collection is accompanied by detailed information.

These items are all housed in the back storage room. After the auction, the successful bidders can collect them in person, while others can view the remaining items.

After the host finished the introduction, the auction of collectibles began, ranging from jewelry worth tens of thousands to precious jade and precious stones worth tens of millions.

Luo Huai stopped bidding once he got what he wanted, while Xing Yuru beside him remained conflicted. Among today's auction items were two bracelets, one imperial green and the other spring-colored.

Xing Yuru didn't know which one to choose.

"Sister-in-law, which one do you think I should photograph?"

"Take pictures of whichever one you like."

After Luo Huai finished speaking, Xing Yuru became even more worried and said, "I don't know."

A look of doubt crossed Luo Huai's eyes as she turned slightly to ask, "How could you not know which one you like?"

“I think spring with color looks better. If my parents were here, they would let me take pictures of imperial green. Spring with color is not as good as imperial green.”

Luo Huai recalled what Xing Yanzhao had said and asked her, "Have you never made a decision before?"

"I don't need it." Xing Yuru's eyes were clear. Her parents would make all the important decisions for her, and servants would take care of all her needs, from food and clothing to housing and transportation.

She and Pei Youyou were both the apple of their families' eye, but their personalities were completely different; one lacked her own opinions, while the other was too opinionated.

It's not fair to say that Xing Yuru's upbringing, where the Xing family always made decisions for her, was bad, since her biological parents always gave her the best.

Luo Huai suggested, "Why don't you try making a decision yourself this time?"

"Is it okay?" Xing Yuru hadn't made the decision herself, and like a child subconsciously seeking her parents' consent.

Luo Huai smiled and said, "Of course, you're twenty years old."

"I'll bid on the Spring with Colors bracelet!" Xing Yuru happily began the auction. Some people were stunned to see the eldest daughter of the Xing family bidding on the Spring with Colors bracelet, even though the imperial green color clearly highlighted her status and nobility.

They were sitting in the second row, so they couldn't see what was happening behind them.

Luo Huai only noticed the glint of light that flashed in Xing Yuru's eyes the moment she took a picture of Chun Daicai.

She smiled too.

Next, Pei Youyou will bid for the Raindrop Brooch. There are many bidders, but in the end, only Xing Yuru and a young man remain to bid. Next to the young man is an old man.

The old man sitting in the first row kept staring at the rain brooch.

The price kept going up, and the young man frowned and whispered to the old man, but the old man persisted.

The other side continued to raise their placards.

Xing Yuru raised her hand on the number plate but then silently withdrew it. She thought, "My second sister-in-law is such a good person, she shouldn't be angry."

She went to buy another brooch for her second sister-in-law.

The old man patted the rain-streaked brooch, turned to Xing Yuru with a grateful smile, and Xing Yuru smiled back.

Luo Huai handed her a cup of hot tea.

"Thank you, sister-in-law."

The two did not participate in any further bidding; they simply sat quietly, behaving with proper manners.

When Grandpa Fu came to inspect the auction, he saw a strange girl sitting in the second row and asked her about it.

"Who is the little girl sitting next to Miss Xing?"

"Miss Xing Yuru's sister-in-law, Luo Huai, the card she holds was a gift from Mr. Shen of Zuixian Restaurant, and it has just been transferred to Miss Luo Huai's name."

"Xiao Shen actually gave her the card. Isn't she the wife of the eldest young master of the Xing family who just returned? What's the connection between them?"

"There's been a rumor going around, but it's not confirmed whether it's true or not."

Grandpa Fu slightly raised his chin: "Tell me."

"Mr. Kuang of Chaoye Technology knows Young Master Xing, and Zuixian Restaurant is where Chaoye Technology discusses cooperation."

"You mean, this card from Xiao Shen is for the eldest young master of the Xing family?" Old Master Fu smiled with narrowed eyes. "Never mind, we old men won't get involved in the affairs of the young."

Grandpa Fu then looked at Luo Huai: "This young lady, on the other hand, is dignified and proper, neither arrogant nor impatient, and seems more like someone from a wealthy and prestigious family than Miss Pei."

Grandpa Fu had met Pei Youyou twice and had a so-so impression of her, saying that she was sweet-talking but actually loud-mouthed.

He was especially proud, seeing his peers using their nostrils.

It is only because the Pei family has achieved its current status that everyone treats Miss Pei with utmost respect.

"Miss Pei also came today, but she was stopped at the door and couldn't come in."

"Oh?"

The person next to him explained the situation in detail. Old Master Fu shook his head as he listened and instructed, "In the future, if Miss Pei is not accompanied by Pei Yuanzhou or Xing Zhengyu, do not let her enter, so as to avoid creating a mess everywhere."

"Yes."

The auction ended, and now everyone could admire the collection. Luo Huai lingered in front of a painting for a long time. Someone passing by smiled and asked her, "Young Madam Xing, what are your thoughts?"

It's somewhat like they're making things difficult for you.

Luo Huai responded frankly: "No."

A sneer came from the side.

"This painting..."