Chapter 420: A Father-Daughter Act
Translator: End less Fantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Rong Qi frowned as she looked on. By the entrance of the grand venue, passing pedestrians couldn’t help but turn their gazes their way. Rong Tianshi felt humiliated. But he had no choice. He had to put all his chips on the table now. Only by entering could he have a chance at securing an investment.
For the moment, Ye Nanshen wasn’t pressuring Rong Tianshi too much, affording him a sliver of breathing room. That made it all the more imperative for Rong Tianshi to seize every opportunity. Yet, Rong Tianshi couldn’t even make it past the front gate.
Sighing heavily, Rong Tianshi turned around only to find his daughter, Rong Qi, standing behind him. His face twisted in discomfort as if someone had caught him in an embarrassing situation.
“Why are you here?” Rong Tianshi asked as he cast Rong Qi an uneasy glance.
“I’m here for the auction,” Rong Qi replied.
“You?” Rong Tianshi chuckled disdainfully. “Do you know what kind of place this is? Even I can’t get in. What makes you think you can? Do you have an invitation?”
“No.” Rong Qi replied.
“Heh! So, you’ve come here just to humiliate yourself?” Rong Tianshi asked.
Rong Qi remained silent, her calm gaze fixing on Rong Tianshi. The more she did that, the more uncomfortable he felt. Lowering his voice, he scolded her, “Why are you tormenting Feiyu? Do you know she’s depressed because of you?” Rong Qi looked genuinely surprised and asked, “She’s depressed over that?” “That?” Incensed, Rong Tianshi wanted to shout at her but refrained, conscious of the onlookers. “How can you be so cruel? She’s your younger sister! You humiliate her like that? Aren’t you ashamed? How could I have a daughter like you? You’re just like your heartless mother—selfish and reprehensible!”
A flicker of mockery crossed Rong Qi’s narrowed eyes. She said, “Sister? The last I checked, my mother only had one daughter before she died. And let’s not forget, you’re the one who signed the agreement to disown me just a few days ago. So, in what capacity are you lecturing me now?
“I don’t care if you’re standing up for Rong Feiyu. Just remember, I’ve never played by anyone’s rules. I believe in tit for tat. And spare me your fake concern. I’m tired of pretending. I don’t have time to indulge in a sentimental father-daughter act with you.”
With that, Rong Qi strode into the venue without a backward glance. Rong Tianshi was left standing there, dumbfounded. “How audacious! How dare she talk to me like that?” he fumed, clenching his fists.
Rong Tianshi’s assistant ventured, “Mr. Rong, Miss Rong just entered the venue.”
“I’m not blind!” Rong Tianshi snapped. But then, he paused, looking at her retreating figure, “How did she get in?”
Inside the auction hall, Rong Qi picked up her bidding paddle and found an unobtrusive corner to sit in. The seats were nearly filled, and latecomers had to stand. The auction began, and the doors closed behind the attendees. Silence descended upon the hall.
The auctioneer took the microphone and began, “Tonight’s auction has no particular theme. We have twenty items for your discernment. Enough talk, let’s proceed to the bidding! Our first item is a centuries-old jewel from the Epochterran royal collection, starting at 6 million!”
He animatedly described the first auction item—a necklace. At its center shimmered a sapphire, surrounded by pink pearls. Under the spotlight, it was absolutely dazzling. As soon as the item was revealed, a ripple of excitement flowed through the crowd, and the bidding started almost immediately..