Rebirth: Exclusive Love in the End of the World-Chapter 21 - Charity Auction

“Han bro, what do you think is the principle behind this? It’s like something out of a movie, being able to produce fire out of thin air.”

“It might be some kind of molecule produced in your body that can control the ignition point. Try to get a feel for it first so you don’t burn yourself again.”

Yan Xiao spread his hands, “But I’m utterly clueless. I strained for so long earlier and just felt a burning in my palms, without seeing any fire.”

Upon hearing this, Han Yi thought for a moment and said, “Try to control the burning distance first. After all, it’s fire and needs combustible material to sustain. You can start by practicing with wood and such, then move on to empty-handed practicing to see if you can release flames directly in the air.”

At this moment, Han Jiaojiao brought out a plate of fruit and said with a smile, “You could practice by the swimming pool. If you catch fire, just jump right in!”

Yan Xiao actually nodded seriously, “Jiaojiao makes a lot of sense,” and then really headed towards the swimming pool.

Han Yi took Han Jiaojiao’s hand, “Are you tired?”

“Not tired,” Han Jiaojiao replied with a smile, shaking her head, “It’ll be ready soon, I’ve made the dishes brother loves!”

“The dishes I love?” Han Yi said with a smile, “Good, then brother must have a good taste later.”

Suddenly, a burst of laughter erupted from outside.

Han Jiaojiao was startled, “Did Yan Xiao succeed so quickly?”

But as soon as her words fell, the laughter turned into frantic shouts, followed by the sound of a splash as water splashed——

Han Jiaojiao, giddy with amusement, fell into Han Yi’s arms, bursting into giggles. Even Han Yi’s icy demeanor showed a hint of amusement.

These kinds of days are really wonderful.

……

Two weeks after the meteorite struck Earth, the sun shone brightly, with the weather getting hotter day by day.

Han Jiaojiao got up early, took a shower, applied a face mask, opened her wardrobe to choose her clothes, and dressed herself from head to toe. After spraying on a light perfume, she took a small handbag, stepped into her high heels, and walked out.

——She, just like all the socialites in the city, was impeccably dressed, with a smile that was just right.

The chauffeur parked the car on the outskirts of the pedestrian street, Han Jiaojiao took a deep breath, confidently got out of the car, walked a short distance, and arrived in front of a splendid hotel,

A charity auction event was being held here. In the early days of the apocalyptic world, charity donations and charity auctions were frequent. They could relieve the plight of the poor and also soothe the worries of the rich.

Han Jiaojiao not only attended these kinds of charity auctions often in her previous life but had also organized a few with Su Xue. This life, however, she had been training at home, almost cut off from the world, and hadn’t attended even once. If it were her previous life, she probably wouldn’t have missed a single one.

In this life, her heart had grown much harder…

If the news that man had told her was true, then the ring should appear today. She had to seize this one and only chance.

Han Jiaojiao walked in, casually took a glass of wine from a waiter’s tray, and strolled slowly around, silently looking for the person from her memory.

“Han Jiaojiao.” A young woman walked up to her and glanced behind her, “Did you come alone?”

Han Jiaojiao looked over and smiled politely, “Han Qing.”

She recognized her; this was her aunt’s daughter from the Han Family, the same age as her, and by relation, Han Yi’s cousin.

Although relations with the Han Family were strained, there wasn’t much animosity between the younger girls; after all, they were both in the prime of youth and somewhat unaware of the complexities within the family. That being said, she and Han Qing only knew of each other and could not be considered close.

Han Qing gave her a strange look, then glanced over at Su Xue.

Han Jiaojiao sipped the liquid in her wine glass and said indifferently, “Don’t look anymore, she and I have had a falling out.”

Han Qing’s eyes widened in surprise.

Han Jiaojiao had no interest in sharing gossip and casually changed the subject, “Are you here alone too?”

Han Qing shook her head, “I came with a classmate.” She said, pointing at a girl in the distance who was standing with a gentleman, presumably her male companion.

Han Qing sighed, then said, “I didn’t expect to run into her senior.” Of course, Han Qing didn’t want to be a third wheel, so when she saw Han Jiaojiao walk in, she couldn’t help but take the initiative to greet her, whereas normally they might have just nodded at each other.

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Han Jiaojiao smiled appreciatively.

“I’m going to grab some food, how about you?”

“Oh, I’ll join you.”

When they reached the dining area, there was another small commotion at the entrance. Han Qing looked over and pouted, “I thought it was someone important, but it’s just the Qin Family’s Miss.”

Qin Nanyi?!

Han Jiaojiao’s heart tightened, and her eyes also turned in that direction.

It was indeed Qin Nanyi, followed by several reporters trying to take her picture, who were stopped by the hotel’s security at the entrance.

Her champagne-colored gown highlighted her elegant demeanor, and the diamond necklace on her graceful swan neck sparkled with every move, adding ineffable charm and grace to her gestures.

Han Jiaojiao scanned the men in the surroundings without showing any emotion and, sure enough, most of them were looking at Qin Nanyi.

Truly worthy of being worshipped as a goddess… Han Jiaojiao couldn’t help but sneer coldly.

“Heh… It’s like a princess has arrived,” Han Qing said with an undertone of sarcasm beside her.

Han Jiaojiao withdrew her gaze, hiding the murderous intent in her eyes, while casually picking a fruit salad from the table and humoring her.

“Yeah… I wonder which lucky prince consort will take her home.”

Han Qing was taken aback, feeling that today’s Han Jiaojiao was very different from before. She detected the sarcasm in Han Jiaojiao’s tone, and like finding an ally in their disdain, suddenly felt much closer to her.

This beginning of friendship made Han Jiaojiao somewhat bemused. She immediately sensed Han Qing’s willingness to get closer and couldn’t help thinking of her past self and Su Xue. They had started off as merely classmates until they discovered a mutual passion for charity work, which made them feel like they had found a soul mate in each other, and they became inseparable. After graduation, they also organized several charity bazaars together.

In fact, charity work for Han Jiaojiao was more of a habit. She was originally an orphan adopted by her mother during a charity performance abroad, and after her mother’s death, she continued her mother’s legacy, spending almost every holiday busy with charity work as if this could keep her mother’s memory alive.

Yet, despite all her good deeds in her previous life, her fate was not kind. It was as if she were a star of calamity, cursed with the death of her parents, foster parents, and even her brother…

No, she shouldn’t think like that… Han Jiaojiao comforted herself inwardly. Perhaps it was because of her virtues accumulated in her past life that she was granted a chance at rebirth?