"You're surprisingly punctual." Even though Xu Nan was dressed in a standard business manager outfit, it still made her stand out, especially with her strikingly alluring figure and slightly flirtatious smile at the corner of her lips, which left Shen Qiang amazed at their reunion after days apart.

Not only that, what was even more interesting was that Xu Nan was wearing high heels.

This was quite rare.

Because under normal circumstances, on the day of the auction, Xu Nan had to move back and forth.

So usually, a pair of decent and comfortable flat black leather shoes with soft soles, which wouldn't cause fatigue, were always Xu Nan's standard choice.

But now, her feet were in sleek stiletto heels, making her already slender legs appear even more elongated and enhancing her graceful silhouette.

Gazing at her beautiful eyes.

Shen Qiang flipped his wrist and held a bouquet of white tulips wrapped with pansies, smiling: "I originally thought the flowers I chose were beautiful, but after seeing you, I realized they might not be worthy of such beauty."

Xu Nan laughed, charmingly took the tulips symbolizing friendship from Shen Qiang's hand, then flashed a coquettish smile: "Even though you haven't called me in ages, seeing these pansies representing longing, I forgive you."

Shen Qiang was stunned.

Pansies represent longing?

That's too awkward.

Although Shen Qiang never doubted that he liked Xu Nan very much.

Still, Shen Qiang never intended to flirt with her.

Perhaps it was because Shen Qiang cared too much about her.

Even a playboy has things he cares about deep down.

The reason Shen Qiang never flirted with Xu Nan was that if he failed, their friendship might be lost.

So before coming here.

Shen Qiang specially chose a bouquet of tulips representing pure friendship.

And even consulted the florist's staff.

But clearly, Xu Nan inadvertently overlooked friendship and only saw longing.

This made Shen Qiang suddenly realize that the flowers he brought should have been a bouquet of red roses instead of tulips.

"Strong!"

Just as Shen Qiang smiled and was about to speak, he suddenly heard Boss Ma's voice and turned to see him and Sun Kaiping walking over joyfully.

Shen Qiang greeted them.

Then seeing the flowers in Xu Nan's hand, Boss Ma grinned and said: "Old Sun and I were just saying recently that Strong is too busy and hasn't been to the Antique Street in ages, not even at auctions, causing Manager Xu to often ask us for information."

Upon hearing this, Xu Nan's face blushed slightly, then raised her eyebrows: "You two don't want to join the auction today?"

Boss Ma chuckled: "Join? Strong is ours now; we'll return him after the auction."

Saying this, Boss Ma gleefully dragged Shen Qiang along.

Shen Qiang had no choice but to smile at Xu Nan and transmitted: "I brought the Jiazi Pill and Dahe Luojianan Fragrance, both are great things. You can pick them up from me later, the detailed effects and usage instructions were emailed to you yesterday."

Xu Nan nodded with her bright eyes and transmitted: "Okay, got it."

Boss Ma led Shen Qiang to the auction venue while casting a sneaky glance at the enchanting Xu Nan, chuckling: "I'm really envious, bro. Wherever you go, beautiful women accompany you. Look at me and Old Sun, we can't even attract an aunty without spending money."

Shen Qiang smiled: "Everything going okay lately?"

On hearing this, Boss Ma raised an eyebrow: "Old Sun is doing alright, though his Sun's Pottery Shop is sort of a scam, business is passable. I'm worse off; without your assistance, I'm struggling more and more, I don't dare to casually go for massage therapy anymore."

Shen Qiang grinned: "Boss Ma is too modest. I know how many good things you have in your shop."

Upon hearing this, Boss Ma chuckled: "Strong, I know your business has grown, looking down on the petty trades of the Antique Street. However, there is something I'd like you to help us with."

Shen Qiang was slightly stunned: "What's the matter? If it falls within my capability, I'll definitely assist."

Boss Ma smiled at this statement, leading Shen Qiang to the center of the exhibit hall, signaling him to look at the landscape painting positioned at the center.

Then spoke coldly: "That painting originally belonged to Old Sun, one which he planned to leave to his children. Unexpectedly, it appeared here."

Shen Qiang was shocked and turned to look at Sun Kaiping's icy face: "Really? Why not tell Xu Nan?"

Sun Kaiping lowered his voice: "Tell her what? The origin of the painting wasn't clean to begin with, so usually I kept it in a safe. Half a month ago, several bosses in Antique Street met up for the Treasure Fighting Conference, and I got a little itchy-handed and brought this painting out."

"Among all the prized items competing that day, it was recognized as the third-best. I then packed the painting and took it home, kept it locked in the safe. Now it appears here, and the one at my home has become a fake. A ridiculously fake one."

Seeing Shen Qiang frown, Boss Ma whispered: "Not only that, the top five prized items from the Treasure Fighting that day were all switched out. Strangely, no one noticed how they were switched."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang smiled. For ordinary folks, pulling off such a switch would be extremely challenging.

But if someone possessing a Storage Ring or even just a Qiankun Bag from cultivation circles intended to pull a switch, it'd be incredibly simple.

So without thinking further, Shen Qiang nodded immediately: "I'll help."

On hearing this, Boss Ma breathed a sigh of relief and happily smiled at Sun Kaiping: "Old Sun, hearing Strong's words, you should be relieved now."

Sun Kaiping smiled: "With Strong's help, it's certain to succeed."

Shen Qiang laughed.

But before Shen Qiang could speak.

Right then, a cultivator encircled in Spiritual Energy, wearing a stunning blue suit, tall and handsome, holding a bouquet of roses, accompanied by several attendants, walked over.

Upon seeing this person.

Sun Kaiping's eyes lit up instantly, he quickly grabbed Shen Qiang, lowered his voice: "Strong, that guy in the blue suit, he's the organizer of last time's Treasure Fighting Conference; the top five treasures were all switched."

Shen Qiang smiled, thoughtfully raised his eyebrows: "Stay calm, don't rush."

Sun Kaiping fell silent.

And then the man in the blue suit spotted Shen Qiang, and his eyes lit up with surprise. He walked up to Shen Qiang, reached out his hand: "Shen Qiang, Boss Shen, hello, I am one of your fans, my name is Liu Chengye."

Shen Qiang smiled, calmly shook his hand: "Liu Chengye, the name sounds unfamiliar."

And almost simultaneously.

Shen Qiang felt his palm tightly clenched, as if pinned by a vise.

"It's okay, you'll remember me soon, because not only am I your fan, I'm also your competitor. I not only can replicate your successful methods perfectly, but I can surpass them."

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