"Sir, please return to your seat. Only authorized personnel are allowed backstage at the auction."
A handsome man walking in front of Zhang Yang was stopped by guards as he tried to enter the backstage area.
"Ah? I can't go in? Sorry, I was just looking for a restroom," the handsome man feigned ignorance and explained.
"The restroom is outside the club. You cannot enter here," the guard stated sternly.
"Alright, alright, I'll go outside then." The handsome man lowered his head apologetically and excused himself.
He then turned and left.
Seeing this,
Zhang Yang no longer had any intention of proceeding.
As the handsome man passed him, Zhang Yang slightly lowered his head, avoiding eye contact.
Only when the man had moved away did Zhang Yang silently follow behind him, returning to Luo Yiren's side.
"Why so soon? Couldn't get in?" Luo Yiren asked.
"Couldn't get in. It's difficult to enter unnoticed," Zhang Yang shook his head and began to ponder.
The handsome man who had just tried to enter the auction's backstage.
He recognized him.
And he had known the man before arriving in the capital.
He hadn't expected that.
Zhao Linglong also had a penchant for cross-dressing.
But why would the proud pearl of the Zhao family come to a place like this?
And why the insistence on entering the backstage? Was there another secret within the backstage?
Zhang Yang was very puzzled.
However, he decided not to reveal himself to Zhao Linglong.
His purpose was not something he wanted Zhao Linglong to know.
"Couldn't get in? What do we do now? Are you sure the entrance to the underground is behind the auction house?" Luo Yiren asked.
"One hundred percent sure," Zhang Yang confirmed.
Zhang Yang had just compared the entire layout of the "Flower Queen" auction with the map drawn by He Ao multiple times.
He was now very certain that the entrance to the underground was in the auction house's backstage.
However, getting in now was not easy.
Unless...
Suddenly.
As he thought, an idea struck Zhang Yang.
"Sister Yiren, what do you think of this Peach Blossom Water Town?" Zhang Yang asked.
"This is a place that doesn't treat women as women. This 'Flower Queen' auction is likely a case of forced buying and selling! There might even be more disgusting dealings behind it. If I could get explosives, I'd blow this place up!" Luo Yiren said with a stern and displeased tone.
Clearly.
As a woman, Luo Yiren could empathize more.
This so-called "Flower Queen" auction was a complete trampling of the women about to be auctioned.
A place like this shouldn't exist!
"Heh, I mean the same thing," Zhang Yang smiled.
"Oh? Little brother, what are you planning?" Luo Yiren became interested.
"It's impossible to sneak into the auction house backstage quietly, so we'll have to create some chaos," Zhang Yang said with a sly smile.
"Tell me your idea," Luo Yiren asked curiously.
"Sister Yiren, you do this, then that, and then I can do this," Zhang Yang whispered into Luo Yiren's ear.
After hearing it, Luo Yiren's eyes lit up!
Zhang Yang's idea was excellent.
By causing a commotion at the "Flower Queen" auction, they could then slip in amidst the chaos.
Moreover, they could also smash the place up.
"Good idea, just watch your sister perform," Luo Yiren promised, patting her chest.
Zhang Yang smiled and nodded, his peripheral vision glancing towards the auction house entrance.
Zhao Linglong, who had pretended to go to the restroom earlier, had returned.
She sat in her seat with a poker face, as if she had truly come for the Flower Queen.
However, the observant Zhang Yang noticed that there was a middle-aged man beside Zhao Linglong.
Although they were at a distance,
This middle-aged man appeared unremarkable, but Zhang Yang could sense that he was not simple and was likely protecting Zhao Linglong.
It seemed Zhao Linglong's visit was also a case of "the drunkard's intent is not to drink."
Perhaps.
She might even help him out later.
Another twenty minutes passed.
All one hundred seats in the "Flower Queen" auction hall were filled.
Then, a woman in a short qipao walked onto the empty auction stage.
The woman exuded a seductive aura.
Every movement she made attracted the attention of the auction guests.
"Welcome, esteemed guests, to the Flower Queen bidding. I am your host for tonight, Hong Xiu."
Hong Xiu placed her hand on her waist and bowed slightly to the audience.
Her demeanor was elegant, but the regular guests of Peach Blossom Water Town showed lecherous expressions and teased her.
"Haha, Miss Hong Xiu is as charming as ever. I wonder if I'll have the chance to spend the night with you tonight. If so, I wouldn't even bother bidding for the Flower Queen."
As soon as this was said, someone retorted.
"Don't you even take a piss and look in the mirror? With your demeanor, you think you're worthy of spending the night with Miss Hong Xiu?"
"Fatty, step aside. Miss Hong Xiu is mine, and only I can satisfy her."
"Leave it to me. I have money, energy, and I'm willing to take supplements for Miss Hong Xiu and turn into a jackhammer."
"..."
Hong Xiu showed no displeasure at the explicit and somewhat insulting remarks from the guests below the stage.
Although she was displeased, this was part of her profession, and she had to accept it.
Moreover, the people making these rude remarks tonight were merely spectators.
Hong Xiu didn't take them to heart at all.
"Thank you for your kind words, gentlemen. However, Hong Xiu only sells her body, not her skills. If you wish to hear a song, I can perform after the Flower Queen auction concludes."
"As for other requests, I regret I cannot fulfill them."
After speaking.
Hong Xiu directly clapped her hands and announced.
"Ladies and gentlemen, all guests participating in the Flower Queen event are present. Now, please welcome our ladies to the stage."
As the words fell.
From behind the auction stage, club staff pushed out five frames covered with red cloth.
The presentation was quite mysterious.
It immediately piqued the interest of the auction guests, who craned their necks eagerly.
Hong Xiu was very satisfied with the guests' reactions and smiled as she instructed the staff.
"Unveil one-third of the red cloth."
Upon hearing the instruction, the staff pulled the red cloth from bottom to top, revealing a corner.
Instantly.
Five pairs of delicate ankles and slender white calves were displayed before the crowd.
Some regular participants of the "Flower Queen" auction, without waiting for Hong Xiu to speak, directly raised their paddles and shouted.
"Cage number three, one hundred thousand."
"Cage number four, one hundred thousand."
"Cage number one looks good too, I bid two hundred thousand!"
"..."
Bids poured in, and just the sight of ankles and calves drove them to bid wildly.
Furthermore, the starting bid was a staggering one hundred thousand.
This made Zhang Yang suspicious, feeling that something was amiss.
"Bastards, I'm definitely going to smash this damn Peach Blossom Water Town!" Luo Yiren gritted her teeth and said.
After making a silent vow, she joined the bidding herself.
And with her first bid, she became the focus of everyone present.
Because...
Luo Yiren's opening bid was one million!
"Number one, one million!"
*Whoosh*
Immediately.
A wave of uproar erupted.
They had never seen anyone bid so aggressively from the start.
Although the reserve price for the Flower Queen was definitely higher than this in previous years.
But to bid such a high price when only one-third of the red cloth was unveiled, wasn't it too hasty?
"Who is this person? Do you know them?"
"No, a new face."
"Good heavens, bidding this high right from the start, could this be a plant arranged by the club?"
"..."
Hong Xiu on stage was also somewhat surprised, wondering why Luo Yiren had bid so high right away.
However.
She remained composed, allowing the staff to tally the bids while secretly investigating Luo Yiren's details.
About five minutes later.
Hong Xiu slightly raised her hand, quieting the bidders, and said.
"Thank you for your support of the five ladies on stage, and congratulations to these five aspiring Flower Queens for advancing to the next round of bidding."
"Next, the red cloth will be lifted further. Please pay close attention to your favored Flower Queen and participate in the bidding."
"If any lady's bid does not exceed five hundred thousand in this round, she will be automatically eliminated."
"Similarly, the top two highest bidders for each Flower Queen in this round will qualify for the next round of bidding."
After Hong Xiu finished speaking.
The staff on stage continued to pull the red cloth.
This time.
Except for their heads, everything else was displayed before the crowd.
The ladies on stage were roughly the same height and wore similar attire, but their figures varied.
Some were slender, while others were more voluptuous.
The guests below the stage immediately began bidding according to their preferences.
They raised their paddles one after another, continuously pressing the buttons on the armrests of their chairs.
The bids placed by the guests in this round were no longer just a small test of the waters as in the first round.
The five ladies on stage, in addition to Luo Yiren's bid of one million for number one, had their prices pushed up to around six hundred thousand.
"I still feel something is not right," Luo Yiren said.
This round.
She did not participate in the bidding, as her bid in the first round was the highest.
But she still found it strange, were all these people so crazy?
Was it worth spending so much money for a woman?
Without even seeing their faces.
Zhang Yang also found it strange, "Perhaps the problem lies with these women, but we don't know the inside story."
Luo Yiren nodded and said no more.
The second round of bidding finally concluded.
Only ten guests were eligible to participate in the auction.
Zhang Yang also noticed that Zhao Linglong, disguised as a man, had also placed a bid.
It seemed that she had a purpose for coming here as well.
After the second round, it was time for the final round.
In this round, the red cloth would be completely revealed.
It was time to reveal the true faces of the five Flower Queens.
Everyone eagerly anticipated it, whether they were eligible to bid or not, all the auction guests were focused.
Hong Xiu did not delay.
With a slight gesture, the staff completely unveiled the red cloth.
*Rustle.*
After the red cloth was pulled away, the auction guests on stage were stunned for a moment.
Some secretly swallowed.
Beautiful.
Very beautiful.
Extremely beautiful.
They were indeed beauties from the Western Regions, their figures and faces were truly beyond words.
It was just a shame that those who hadn't bid earlier now had no chance to bid.
"They are indeed quite pretty," Luo Yiren couldn't help but praise.
But why did these five women have unwilling expressions on their faces, yet remained silent?
"Their acupoints have been sealed!" Zhang Yang suddenly said.
Clearly.
He had discovered something that Luo Yiren couldn't.
"Acupoints sealed? No wonder, these people were indeed forced!" Luo Yiren said with hatred.
If it were a willing exchange, then there would be nothing to say.
But forced buying and selling made Luo Yiren extremely displeased!
Today, she, the chivalrous woman Luo, would uphold justice!
"Ladies and gentlemen, I trust these five ladies have not disappointed you? Now, I invite the remaining guests to continue bidding."
Mid-sentence.
Hong Xiu looked at Luo Yiren and said softly.
"And this gentleman who bid one million in the first round, if anyone bids higher than you, don't forget to keep bidding."
Not understanding why Hong Xiu said this.
But it suited Luo Yiren's wishes, she stood up and put on a lecherous expression.
"Beautiful lady, I've taken a liking to all five of these women on stage. Can I bid for more than one?"
*Uh...*
Luo Yiren's words indeed surprised Hong Xiu.
She stared at Luo Yiren for a long time. Earlier, she had confirmed with the staff.
The people aware of the Flower Queen's secret this time did not include Luo Yiren.
Then...
Why did she want to bid for all five women?
Was it simply out of lust?
After a moment of thought.
Seeing that the guests who had lost their bidding qualifications were also staring at her, Hong Xiu could only respond.
"If the gentleman has sufficient funds, then there is no problem."
"Haha, then I won't be polite. Except for number one, increase the bid for the rest to one million each!" Luo Yiren directly shouted.
Five Flower Queens, one million each.
This price shocked the guests who had lost their qualifications.
And the guests sitting in the front row showed displeasure.
There were five people in this row, all qualified for the third round of bidding.
Hong Xiu also felt something was amiss and suspected.
"One million for each of the five ladies? Sir, if you bid like this, we will need to verify your funds."
"No problem, you can have someone come over." Luo Yiren, with nothing to fear, took out a bank card and handed it to the staff.
Upon learning the amount inside, the staff nodded to Hong Xiu from a distance, indicating that there was no issue.
"The auction continues. If you like any of the ladies on stage, you may continue bidding," Hong Xiu said.
Below the auction stage, a brief silence fell.
Except for the five in the front row, the guests qualified for the third round also gave up.
Although the beauties from the Western Regions were good, a price of one million had exceeded their budget.
However.
The five guests sitting in the front row took turns bidding.
"Number one, two million."
"Number three, two million."
"..."
"Number five, two million."
Coincidentally, these five people were clearly divided, each choosing one.
And their bidding increases were consistent.
Seeing this, Luo Yiren was not to be outdone and continued to raise the price.
"Numbers one to five, five million each!"
After Luo Yiren finished, the people in the front row also directly increased their bids.
"Ten million!"
Seeing the opponent double the price, Luo Yiren naturally doubled hers.
"Then twenty million! I mean twenty million for each lady."
*Hiss...*
As soon as these words were spoken, the guests who were merely watching were completely unable to sit still, gasping in shock.
Five times twenty million, that was a small fortune!
Was it worth it for one night?
Although the five beauties from the Western Regions on stage were all exceptionally beautiful.
They could be considered the most outstanding Flower Queens of Peach Blossom Water Town this year.
If any one of them were chosen individually, they could have been the undisputed Flower Queen in any previous "Flower Queen" auction.
"Hmph! Forty million!"
The people in the front row also got angry and increased their bids by a direct double!
At the same time, one of the men in his thirties couldn't sit still any longer, stood up, stared at Luo Yiren, and threatened in a deep voice.
"Having money in the capital isn't everything. Be careful, you might end up in a coffin before you spend all your money."
Luo Yiren glanced at the man indifferently, not bothering to reply.
Just as she was about to raise her paddle to bid, Zhao Linglong, disguised as a man and sitting behind Zhang Yang, also joined in.
"I've also taken a liking to these five ladies. Five hundred million each."
As soon as these words were spoken.
The entire auction hall was completely thrown into disarray.
One Luo Yiren was already enough, but now there was another one who wanted to take all five Flower Queens?