Feeling the strength from Liu Chengye's palm, Shen Qiang could clearly sense that Liu Chengye, who appeared to be around twenty-seven years old, had a cultivation at least one realm higher than Shen Qiang. But to think he could suppress Shen Qiang through this simple contest, he was obviously too naïve.

After all, Shen Qiang was not a simple cultivation practitioner.

Under the rigorous training of the Heavenly Palace Jade Lock, Shen Qiang's physical strength far exceeded that of an ordinary cultivator.

So the moment Shen Qiang exerted strength in his palm, Liu Chengye was immediately stunned.

Because even with True Yuan protecting his body, he could clearly feel his finger bones making a sound as though they were about to be crushed under Shen Qiang's grip.

"Mr. Shen, Mr. Liu, I didn't expect you both to be here."

With a crisp voice, the charming Xu Nan appeared beside the two of them.

Seizing the moment while Shen Qiang smiled at Xu Nan, Liu Chengye abruptly shook off Shen Qiang's hand, and in a mocking tone transmitted his voice, "Great strength, but making a name for oneself on Antique Street relies on brains."

Shen Qiang's eyes brightened, and he transmitted his voice, "Brains don't equate to stealing, so you better pray I don't catch you. If you use Storage Ring and Qiankun Bag to steal ordinary people's heirlooms, I'll make you pay the price."

"You do the same thing," Liu Chengye coldly transmitted back.

Then he turned around, smiled at Xu Nan, and offered her the red rose in his hand, saying, "Manager Xu, I picked this flower especially for you from the garden."

Upon hearing this, Xu Nan smiled.

Just before Xu Nan could speak, the nearby Boss Ma chuckled, "Young man, you're lying without a draft. The rose garden in the Provincial City is on the outskirts; unless you go there at three thirty in the morning, there's no way you could pick roses."

Upon hearing this, Liu Chengye smiled, took out his phone, and played a video.

In the video was Liu Chengye, dressed in a suit and looking quite handsome, standing at the entrance of the rose garden.

He spoke to the camera, "It's now four in the morning. It's cold and tiring, but when I think about personally picking roses to give to Miss Xu Nan, I feel it's all worth it."

Seeing this video, Xu Nan smiled.

Boss Ma immediately felt awkward and gave Shen Qiang an apologetic look. After all, if he hadn't voiced doubts, Liu Chengye wouldn't have been able to show that video. If Liu Chengye had presented it himself, it would have seemed calculating, but showing it after Boss Ma's doubts made it appear romantic.

This means the guy had prepared in advance.

And it seems girls fall for this kind of setup.

So seeing in the video, Liu Chengye and the flower-picking workers selecting roses together, Xu Nan's smile inevitably revealed a touch of tenderness.

This expression seems a bit worrying!

Thinking he achieved his goal, Liu Chengye glanced mockingly at Shen Qiang with a provocative intent.

But just then, Shen Qiang smiled, made a turning gesture, and said, "Manager Xu, the auction is about to start. Shall we go and check the auction items?"

Xu Nan's eyes immediately lit up, "Sure."

Stepping to Shen Qiang's side, she suddenly realized, smiling at Liu Chengye, "Thank you for the flower." Then she instructed her meticulously dressed assistant, "Please take the flower for me."

Shen Qiang smiled, looking mockingly at Liu Chengye's unwilling face as he handed over the rose to the assistant with the immaculately pressed shirt, then said to Xu Nan, "During the item inspection, I don't want anyone else around."

Without thinking much, Xu Nan raised an eyebrow, "No problem, let's go to my office, then we can also have a drink."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang gave a mocking and provocative look at Liu Chengye, then left with Xu Nan.

Leaving a stupefied Liu Chengye standing there.

After Shen Qiang and Xu Nan left, Boss Ma coldly stood in front of Liu Chengye, laughing, "Young man, don't think you can win against Shen Qiang with sneaky tricks, you're still too green."

Liu Chengye gave Boss Ma a disdainful look, said nothing, and arrogantly entered the auction hall with several escorts guarding him.

At this moment, following behind Xu Nan.

As Shen Qiang walked upstairs behind her, he glanced at her long legs and curvy figure, curiously asking, "Are you well acquainted with this Liu Chengye?"

Xu Nan charmingly turned her head, smiled and replied, "Not very well, he just appeared in the last two months. But he's a mysterious guy like you, always able to find some treasures in the antique market."

Shen Qiang chuckled, "Aside from that, does he often come here?"

Xu Nan smiled, "Sort of, he's always here for every auction. Not only that, he frequently asks about antiques, and he's quite impressive, knowing a lot about them like the back of his hand, often bringing unexpected treasures, he's a good person. "

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow.

After all, as a man, Shen Qiang understood men's intentions well.

He's unsure whether Liu Chengye steals antiques by swapping them with Space Magical Treasures.

But given his meticulous attire, the roses, and frequently visiting Wanxin Hesheng, Shen Qiang was certain Liu Chengye wanted to court Xu Nan.

And judging by the current scenario, it seems to be effective.

At least, Xu Nan didn't dislike him.

If Shen Qiang weren't there today, Xu Nan might have accepted Liu Chengye's flowers, and perhaps casually arranged to have dinner with him after the auction, in a graceful restaurant, with fine dining, music, and a romantic, polished gentleman.

Who knows, it might really charm Xu Nan into falling in love.

Not only that, Shen Qiang suddenly had a thought, "The day you wanted to buy the Inmovable Ming King Mantra, was he there?"

Xu Nan smiled casually, "Yes, that day he brought today's auction item, the painting at the center of the exhibition hall, so how could I possibly dine with you? After all, I'm the manager of Wanxin Hesheng, how could I abandon such important business."

These words made Shen Qiang feel inexplicably uncomfortable.

No wonder Xu Nan refused to go no matter what on that day, it turns out this Liu Chengye guy used the painting stolen from Sun Kaiping to engage Xu Nan.

If that's the case, then didn't Xu Nan spend that day with Liu Chengye?

"Oh, then you took care of my Datong River business?" Shen Qiang smiled.

Xu Nan laughed, "I would if I could, but that day was really busy, so there was only a working meal. Now that you mention it, I suddenly feel like I should invite Mr. Liu for a meal someday, after all, he's been supporting Wanxin Hesheng's business for so long, yet I realize I haven't had a meal with him. "

Shen Qiang breathed a sigh of relief and then asked, "Does he always give you roses?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Nan stopped walking.

Completely unaware, Shen Qiang, despite his Divine Sense warning him Xu Nan had stopped, was somewhat preoccupied, still bumping into her.

Xu Nan blushed slightly upon being nudged, then turned around, stared into Shen Qiang's eyes for a full three seconds, her beautiful eyes suddenly brightened as she charmingly and surprisingly said, "Are you jealous?"

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