My husband Can Cultivate-Chapter 149: Flowers Insist on Finding Cow Dung?

"Then let’s go check it out. I’m not in a rush to go back anyway," Yang Qi nodded. He was eager to break through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, which meant he needed to acquire some rare treasures or medicinal herbs. He had agreed to fight for the Iron Fist Martial Arts Hall for this very reason and certainly wouldn’t miss this auction.

This particular auction wasn’t overly formal. It was attended by the top figures of Thunder City, and there was even a buffet. The event was held in one of the Lei Family’s high-end private clubs, located in the suburbs. The club boasted an elegant and quiet environment.

After checking out of his hotel, Yang Qi went there by himself. Lei Yingying and the others were also going, but they first needed to handle the matter with the house.

「Outside the club」

The parking lot was crammed with luxury cars. Frankly, cars from brands like BMW, Benz, and Audi weren’t even presentable here unless they were models valued at over five million. After all, the lot was filled with every kind of luxury car worth tens of millions: Aston Martins, Rolls-Royces, Lamborghinis, Porsches, Ferraris, and more.

However, these were not the most impressive vehicles. Some cars, though merely Audis or Hongqi, had license plates so eye-catching that even the other luxury cars couldn’t afford to provoke them.

"Thunder City truly lives up to its name as the Provincial City. There are so many wealthy people here!" Yang Qi couldn’t help but sigh as he parked his car.

After getting out, he walked straight toward the club. With the letter of introduction from Lei Qingtian, he naturally faced no obstacles. In fact, the greeters welcomed him inside with great respect.

The Lei Family’s club was considered one of the most luxurious in all of Jingnan Prefecture. It was a high-class establishment, typically used to entertain distinguished guests.

In the main hall, a vast buffet was already laid out. Many people from all walks of life were already there, all dressed in expensive formal attire. There were also some young men and women in their twenties, who were likely here to gain experience rather than to attend the auction. They were probably the children of wealthy families, gathered together and chatting.

Dressed very casually, Yang Qi naturally attracted many glances, most of them disdainful. He paid them no mind. The auction hadn’t started yet, so he casually found a spot to sit down and grab something to eat. He’d been busy for half the day, and his stomach was finally growling. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Brother Qi!"

Suddenly, a lively, sprite-like voice called out.

Yang Qi paused, turning his head in surprise. "Qianqian, what are you doing here?"

He was stunned. The newcomer was Ye Qianqian, Ye Fei’s sister. Wasn’t this girl in Kang City? What’s she doing here in Thunder City?

"Hehe, Brother Qi, I came to Thunder City to visit my grandmother. I never expected to run into you here," Ye Qianqian said, her attention now fully on Yang Qi after having been chatting with some wealthy young ladies nearby. "I heard this auction is going to be really interesting, with a lot of good stuff." Lin Qingxuan is gone. This is my chance!

"Yeah, I came to the auction to see if I could buy a few things," Yang Qi said with a smile.

Suddenly, a discordant voice, filled with condescension, cut in. "Qianqian, who is this shabby-looking guy? Attending an auction? He probably can’t even afford the food here, right?"

"Qianqian, where did this busybody come from? Whether I’m poor or not is none of her business. It’s not like I’m going to marry her!" Yang Qi retorted sharply.

"Brother Qi, that’s my cousin, Zhao Bing—my uncle’s daughter," Ye Qianqian explained, not sparing Zhao Bing’s feelings in the slightest. "Please bear with her. She’s been spoiled since she was young and tends to look down on people."

Her words hit their mark, and Zhao Bing looked so angry she could have coughed up blood.

"Hmph, Ye Qianqian, you’re a lost cause! With so many young masters around, you ignore them to chat with this pauper. You’re hopeless!" Zhao Bing snorted coldly before turning and walking back to her group of wealthy friends. The group immediately started chattering, the topic of their conversation obviously being Yang Qi.

"Zhao Bing, who is that man?"

"A pauper from Kang City. Qianqian has always been infatuated with him for some reason," Zhao Bing said impatiently. "I heard he used to have some skills, but now he’s just an unemployed drifter."

"Is he trying to use Ye Qianqian to curry favor with your Zhao Family? Your family is considered a major one in Thunder City," someone suggested.

"In his dreams!" Zhao Bing said coldly. "My grandmother is already looking for a match for Qianqian. She’d never consider that loser. If he thinks he can latch onto a powerful family, he isn’t qualified!"

Such conversations held no interest for Yang Qi. Though his hearing was sharp enough to catch every word, he truly wasn’t interested. Might as well use this time to eat some more of this good food.

「At that moment, outside the club」

A Rolls-Royce Phantom pulled up. Several people got out of the car. The man and woman leading the group were actually acquaintances of Yang Qi. If he had been there, he would have immediately recognized the man as Wang Teng, a young master from Thunder City whom he had met once in Kang City. Wang Teng had always been interested in Lin Qingxuan, but unfortunately, it was a classic case of unrequited love. Because of this, he was very resentful toward Yang Qi.

The woman was an even bigger surprise. It was none other than Li Qiutong, Yang Qi’s ex-wife. She used to associate with Zhang Peng and Qin Tian, but after those two were taken down, she had disappeared without a trace. It was unexpected for her to turn up at this auction.

"Darling, let’s go in," Wang Teng said, taking Li Qiutong’s hand as they walked into the club.

It had to be said, Li Qiutong certainly had her methods. She seemed even more charming than before, her eyes full of allure. She had even managed to captivate Wang Teng.

「Inside the club」

Although the hall was crowded, the people had clearly split into two large circles. One circle consisted of the true VIPs: the tycoons who ran Jingzhou Prefecture and Thunder City, and the business magnates who controlled the region’s economic lifelines. They discussed politics and business; for them, the auction was merely a diversion.

The other circle was composed of the younger generation—the sons and daughters of prominent families in their teens and twenties. This group gathered to gossip about romance and dalliances.

Among the young women, Ye Qianqian stood out not only for her youth but also for her stunning looks. Therefore, her every move attracted attention. When people saw her talking and laughing happily with Yang Qi, many of the young men began to see him as an enemy.

"A perfect flower, wasted on a pile of manure!"

"Who is that kid? How did he even get in?"

"He’s dressed like a beggar. Is he just here to freeload?"

"Ye Qianqian is so young. She’s probably been fooled!"

The onlookers were not only curious but also indignant. After all, the goddess they admired was being monopolized by a guy who seemed inferior to them in every way.

"Isn’t Wang Teng interested in Ye Qianqian? Has he arrived yet?"

"Once Wang Teng gets here, that kid is in for it. Daring to touch a woman Young Master Wang has his eye on is courting death!"

The crowd muttered, laughing as they waited for the show to begin.