Chapter 154: Please Come Back

Just left? Su Xiangquan was startled.

Before, it was just Wen Shengnan and the young disciple from Qingyun Sect he brought...

Wait! He exclaimed in surprise, "That Swiftwind Orb around your neck, was it given to you by Young Master Jiang just now?"

Seeing his surprised expression, Liu Qingxian felt a sense of relief. Playfully, she said, "Vice-President Su, you've just pushed a client with immense treasures to Vice-President Chen." With that, she lifted her pale neck, smiled broadly, and walked away.

Wang Chengjian, however, had a grim expression. He had racked his brain, but never would have guessed. The Swiftwind Orb was actually given by Jiang Fan!

"Where did he get it?" "Someone must have given it to him! How could he have possibly slain a White-Furred Jade Crystal Beast on his own?"

Meanwhile, Wen Shengnan, with red-rimmed eyes and feeling utterly humiliated, arrived at Vice-President Chen's quarters.

Vice-President Chen was a beautiful woman in her fifties, with an equally beautiful name, Chen Luoyue. In terms of seniority and connections, she was far inferior to Vice-President Su. As a result, Vice-President Su could easily gather a large number of valuable auction items for the various traveling auctions. In contrast, she had very few. Over time, she had resigned herself to her fate.

At this moment, she was instructing her two directors. "Alan, go visit Elder Zhao of Xiaoyao Peak. I've met him a few times; ask him if he has any items he wishes to auction on my behalf."

"Xiao Chun, go check on the Luo family. They are a prominent family in the city; they must have valuable treasures."

Director Xiao Chun, however, looked troubled. "Vice-President Chen, Yun'er has already communicated with the Luo family, and they are willing to put some ancestral items up for auction."

"But she was transferred to Vice-President Su's side. If I go to the Luo family now, they might not bother with me."

Just then, Wen Shengnan arrived, standing outside the door and bowing nervously. "Vice-President Chen, your subordinate Wen Shengnan is here to report."

Upon hearing this, Alan and Xiao Chun pursed their lips.

"Vice-President Su is truly going too far!" "Not only did he transfer Yun'er, our Vice-President's most capable subordinate, but he also transferred his own most incompetent director to us."

"Our days will only get harder from now on."

A deep sigh of helplessness also crossed Chen Luoyue's dignified and elegant face. But what could she do? Su Xiangquan was more senior. The President always favored him.

"Come in," Vice-President Chen sighed. She didn't blame Wen Shengnan for anything. Wen Shengnan herself had no control over the transfer of directors.

Wen Shengnan cautiously stepped inside, feeling the other two directors' exclusion. She knew she had to bring some achievements. Otherwise, it would be difficult to gain their approval in the future.

"Vice-President Chen, I've brought a client who has something he wishes to consign for auction."

Chen Luoyue's eyes lit up. But quickly, she came to her senses, and her eyes dulled. Wen Shengnan had obviously taken this person to Su Xiangquan earlier. If this person's treasure was truly precious, why would Su Xiangquan have let it go? Most likely, Su Xiangquan didn't deem the treasure worthy. Wen Shengnan must have brought it here on a whim, hoping to try her luck and see if Chen Luoyue would value it.

Thinking this, her interest waned. She had no desire to appraise it. Not wanting to embarrass Wen Shengnan, she said, "Let him in then."

Wen Shengnan immediately informed Jiang Fan, who was waiting outside the door. Jiang Fan stepped inside, cupped his hands, and said, "I am Jiang Fan. Greetings, Vice-President Chen."

Seeing that the newcomer was just a young disciple, Chen Luoyue's suspicions were further confirmed. Listlessly, she asked, "Young Master Jiang, what do you wish to consign for auction at our auction house?"

Jiang Fan still only took out the Sky-Shaking Powder, first to gauge Chen Luoyue's character. Chen Luoyue's discerning eye was not much inferior to Su Xiangquan's. She recognized it at a single glance. Her spirits suddenly lifted, and a look of surprise crossed her face. "Sky-Shaking Powder? And of extremely high purity, this is a rare item!"

"Alan, quickly bring tea for Young Master Jiang." Alan promptly stood up to attend to him. Her gaze towards Wen Shengnan was no longer as dismissive as before. Wen Shengnan subtly exhaled in relief. She felt increasingly grateful for Jiang Fan's support; otherwise, today would have been truly embarrassing.

"Please, Young Master Jiang, have a seat." Chen Luoyue warmly invited Jiang Fan and asked, "What is your desired price?"

Jiang Fan replied, "Ten thousand."

Chen Luoyue meticulously examined the Sky-Shaking Powder for a moment, then said, "That's too low. This item should be able to fetch between twelve and thirteen thousand."

"If you trust me, I will arrange for this item to be placed in the auction house."

"Furthermore, the commission fee can be slightly reduced."

Seeing her sincerity, Jiang Fan felt at ease. He could now entrust her with the Beast King's materials.

Just then, Su Xiangquan rushed over in a flurry. "Young Master Jiang, Young Master Jiang..." He ran over, panting, and said breathlessly, "We can talk, we can discuss this properly!"

Jiang Fan calmly said, "There's nothing to discuss between us."

"I only came to the auction house to support Senior Sister Wen." "Wherever she goes, I go."

Su Xiangquan was filled with regret. If he had known earlier that Wen Shengnan would bring back such a wealthy patron, he wouldn't have transferred her for anything. He quickly said, "Then I'll go beg the President to transfer her back." "I earnestly ask Young Master Jiang to give us a chance."

CRACK— Chen Luoyue could no longer tolerate it. She slammed her palm onto the table!

"Su Xiangquan! You're going too far, aren't you?!" "It's just Sky-Shaking Powder, is it really worth resorting to such unscrupulous methods for it?"

It was one thing for him to exploit his seniority before. But this time, he transferred away her most capable subordinate and pushed a poorly performing one onto her. And just when her subordinate finally brought in some achievement, Su Xiangquan went back on his word. What did he take Chen Luoyue for? What truly pushed her to her limit was this: What Wen Shengnan brought was just Sky-Shaking Powder! While it was worth some money, it wasn't something priceless. Was it really necessary to snatch achievements like this?

Su Xiangquan was in an awkward position. A mere bit of Sky-Shaking Powder was hardly worth him making such a fuss. He was after the Beast King's materials in Jiang Fan's possession. So, he lowered his stance and said, "Vice-President Chen, this time it is my fault."

"How about this? I will transfer several valuable items under your name." "I only hope you will let Wen Shengnan come back."

Chen Luoyue's face darkened. Was this about achievements? No, it was about whether he respected her. Wen Shengnan also spoke up at this moment, pleading, "Vice-President Chen, I don't want to go back. Please don't agree." A good horse doesn't eat old grass. Moreover, she wouldn't be truly valued if she went back. It would just be paving the way for Meng Tingting.

Amidst her apprehension, Chen Luoyue finally rejected Su Xiangquan, saying expressionlessly, "Shengnan has just come under my wing. There's no reason to transfer her away again."

"Enough. I have other guests to attend to, so I won't be entertaining Vice-President Su any longer!"

Su Xiangquan's face stiffened, and he said unhappily, "Vice-President Chen, are you really not going to give me this face?"

Chen Luoyue's elegant brows furrowed. What was going on? Su Xiangquan was prepared to turn hostile just for some Sky-Shaking Powder? Was it really worth it?

Observing everything and confirming Chen Luoyue's reliability, Jiang Fan untied a small bundle and said:

"Vice-President Chen, I have some other materials that I would like you to help me consign."

Chen Luoyue was momentarily stunned. More items? Why hadn't Wen Shengnan mentioned this? She looked at Wen Shengnan, but to her surprise, Wen Shengnan looked even more bewildered than she did.

However, she thought that since he hadn't brought them out first, they must be less valuable than the Sky-Shaking Powder. She nodded slightly and said, "Alright, open it and let me see."

Under everyone's focused gaze, Jiang Fan opened the bundle. A glistening, emerald-green spherical bead came into view.