Divine Doctor and His CEO Wife-Chapter 68: Familiarity

"Brat! Are you humiliating me?" Jiang Tianyi roared furiously, his eyes bulging.

"There’s no reserve price. I’ll bid one hundred. That’s within the rules, right?" Chen Xiao sneered.

"Mr. Chen, a hundred is indeed a bit low. I bid a thousand," Zhang Yaqing said with a faint smile. "A tenfold increase, Young Master Jiang. Is that showing you enough respect?"

Jiang Tianyi almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

This damned couple! They’re taking it too far!

Luo Qingli stated calmly, "I’ll also increase it tenfold. Ten thousand."

"I bid one hundred thousand!" Zhang Yaqing retorted, refusing to back down.

Seeing the two women competing again, Chen Xiao was speechless. "Alright, stop fighting. I’ll buy it for one hundred thousand and one! Anyone who bids higher will have me to answer to!"

The two women fell silent when they saw he was angry. Jiang Tianyi’s head was buzzing; he nearly fainted.

"Brilliant! Truly brilliant!" Suddenly, the sound of applause came from the entrance as a handsome young man walked in.

"I never thought that something the Jiang Family spent ten years cultivating would be sold for a mere one hundred thousand. What an eye-opener! Second Brother, you’ve handled this matter beautifully..."

"Big Brother—" Seeing the young man, the usually arrogant Jiang Tianyi immediately softened. Even Chen Shu stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

Jiang Tianquan was the eldest son of the Jiang Family and the current leader of their younger generation. He wielded immense prestige in both Jinling and within the family. He was also considered one of the top prodigies in the entire Divine Land.

Rumor had it he was a Martial Dao genius. Though not yet thirty, his power far surpassed that of many from the older generation.

Jiang Tianquan glanced coldly at Jiang Tianyi before turning his gaze to Chen Xiao. "It seems you want this Dragon Heart Herb quite badly."

"I do," Chen Xiao nodded calmly.

Although the killing intent in the other man’s eyes was incredibly dense, Chen Xiao remained unfazed.

"One hundred thousand is nothing to my Jiang Family! This auction was our mistake, and we’ll own up to it! Take the Dragon Heart Herb. It’s yours now. I just hope you have what it takes to hold onto it..."

His eyes were practically on fire, the words squeezed through gritted teeth. Everyone present clearly understood the threat laced in his words.

But Chen Xiao just smiled and nodded. "Alright! In that case, it would be rude to refuse."

Jiang Tianquan gritted his molars so hard they nearly shattered.

"Give it to him!"

His voice was filled with such hatred it was as if he wanted to see Chen Xiao subjected to death by a thousand cuts.

Jiang Tianyi didn’t dare to make a sound. He just took the Dragon Heart Herb and handed it to Chen Xiao, a flash of malice glittering in his eyes.

Chen Xiao accepted the Dragon Heart Herb with a smile. "My thanks for the Jiang Family’s generosity."

Jiang Tianquan swept a cold gaze over Chen Xiao’s group. "I’ll be staying in Yuncheng City for a while. We... will have plenty of time to play!"

He glared at Jiang Tianyi. "What are you still gawking at? Scram. Are you trying to further embarrass us here?"

With that, he clasped his hands behind his back and walked out of the hall without a second glance.

The auction thus came to a dramatic end.

Everyone’s expression was incredibly grim. They knew a bloody storm was on the horizon, and the time to choose sides had come.

Li Xinghu approached Chen Xiao. "Young Master Chen, you must be careful. The Jiang Family is notoriously vicious and cruel. After suffering such a huge loss of face because of you, they certainly won’t let this go. I’m afraid they will move against you."

Chen Xiao just shrugged nonchalantly.

Li Xinghu then chuckled. "Young Master Chen, how has it been, staying with Yanran and Biyun these past couple of days?"

His question made Luo Qingli and Zhang Yaqing cast strange glances his way.

Chen Xiao... was living with them?

Xu Yanran and Li Biyun lowered their heads in embarrassment, not daring to meet anyone’s gaze.

"It’s been fine..." Chen Xiao said, rubbing his nose. Their figures are quite nice... It’s been a feast for the eyes these last two days.

"Hahaha!" Li Xinghu laughed heartily. "Excellent! That’s excellent! I was worried my little granddaughter would be a bother. But after just a few days with you, she seems much more cheerful. Why don’t you let her stay with you for a while longer?"

Li Biyun lowered her head shyly.

"That’s not very appropriate, is it..." Chen Xiao said, sweating.

Li Xinghu sighed. "My little girl doesn’t have many friends, and she’s only just started speaking again... Please, Mr. Chen, take good care of her! As for that Seven Orifices Exquisite Fruit..."

"Fine, fine, I’ll do as you say." With things having come to this, Chen Xiao could only grit his teeth and agree.

After all, the Li Family had given him the villa. You don’t bite the hand that feeds you, and he really couldn’t refuse such a small request. Besides, the Seven Orifices Exquisite Fruit was still in their hands.

"I can rest easy knowing my granddaughter is in your care, Young Master Chen," Li Xinghu said with a chuckle. After a few more pleasantries, he also left.

Luo Qingli’s smile was playful but tinged with jealousy. "Well, well. Keeping a beauty hidden away in a secret love nest without telling me?"

Chen Xiao gave a bitter smile. "It’s not what you think..."

"Forget it. Your private life is none of my business," Luo Qingli cut him off coolly.

Her red lips pressed into a thin line, a dull ache throbbing in her heart. Thinking of their prior agreement, Luo Qingli couldn’t help but mock herself.

To think that in this marriage, I would be the one to develop feelings first! And Chen Xiao... his heart has never been with me from the very beginning. He’s constantly surrounded by other women.

"I want to move in with Mr. Chen, too. I haven’t been feeling well lately, always catching colds and fevers. I need Mr. Chen to give me some acupuncture to bring the fever down," Zhang Yaqing said, sticking her tongue out playfully.

"Save the flirting for another time," Chen Xiao rolled his eyes at her. "Is this really the time to be stirring up trouble?"

Suddenly, his gaze faltered.

In a side corridor not far away, a familiar-looking figure appeared before his eyes.

"Qin Lan?" Chen Xiao was bewildered. "What’s she doing here?"

Hearing him say Qin Lan’s name, Luo Qingli quickly followed his gaze.