Chapter 142: So, a Dou Huang Is Nothing to You?
Xiao Ze followed the crowd towards the entrance of the Mittel Auction House.
On the way, with a slight movement of his fingers, he deflected the hands that tried to reach his storage ring, producing the sound of bones fracturing.
"It seems that no matter where you are, there are always flies like these. Some places control them a bit, but in others, they let them act freely..."
Once inside the auction house, those "flies" disappeared completely. After all, if someone were robbed inside the auction house, it would be an affront to Mittel's reputation. That's why the auction house severely punished thieves from time to time, to set an example.
While Xiao Ze thought about how to find Ya Fei, he noticed the discreet glances of people around him directed towards a particular point.
Following those glances, Xiao Ze saw a figure dressed in a tight red tunic, with a curvy body and a white, smooth leg peeking out. It was impossible not to notice her.
Recognizing the familiar figure, Xiao Ze smiled and followed her quietly.
Ya Fei, with the fruits of her years of effort, had managed to position herself as the top among the young people of her family. She now held the position of Interim Grand Supervisor at the headquarters of the Mittel Auction House.
In a short time, she had gathered her own group of followers, although she was still at a disadvantage compared to other elders of the auction house. Many tasks fell directly on her.
Climbing a corridor, Ya Fei wiped the sweat from her forehead. Today, a group of elders was coming to evaluate her performance, clearly intending to make things difficult for her. As a newcomer, she didn't have enough resources to impress them.
Sighing, Ya Fei remembered Xiao Ze. If that boy were here, he could surely solve her problems. She recalled that he had said he would visit her in the capital, but after so long and without news, she feared he had returned to the academy.
With a light tap of her foot, she murmured to herself:
"Who has made my dear Ya Fei angry?"
The sudden voice made Ya Fei startle, and turning around, she saw Xiao Ze lifting his hood. Their eyes met, and they smiled.
"Dear little brother, you arrive just in time! I have a problem and thought that if you were here, everything would be easier." Ya Fei approached and hugged Xiao Ze, stroking his cheek to make sure it wasn't an illusion. "I can't believe you're here."
"Wow! We just met, and you're already touching me. Now it's my turn!"
Ya Fei let out a soft cry, stepping back with a charming look. Taking Xiao Ze's hand, she led him to a more private place, away from curious glances.
At the entrance of a secret staircase, guards watched while furtive glances followed Xiao Ze. The top of the staircase was an exclusive work area for the Mittel family, where only they could enter. But with Ya Fei as the interim supervisor, no one dared to object.
One of the guards, however, went to inform someone else...
"You have no idea how much power those old men have. Taking control of the headquarters from them is very difficult," complained Ya Fei.
Xiao Ze listened patiently, nodding and sympathizing with her. Ya Fei only allowed herself to complain like this in his presence, knowing he would understand.
Meanwhile, Leo and other elders were heading to the auction house headquarters.
"Great Elder, it's true that Ya Fei has brought an outsider to the headquarters, violating Mittel's rules. She has only been a supervisor for a short time and already acts so arrogantly," said Leo, trying to discredit Ya Fei.
The Great Elder Fujin looked at Leo without saying anything. They arrived at the office and heard a young, clear voice in addition to Ya Fei's.
Leo burst into the room, shouting:
"Ya Fei, as the interim supervisor, you are violating Mittel's rules! This is unacceptable!"
Ya Fei looked at Xiao Ze, seeing that he remained calm. Trusting in his power, she responded:
"Leo, you are accusing me without reason. According to the rules, certain important clients can enter here."
Leo sneered, knowing that the young voice he heard couldn't belong to someone important.
"Then tell me, who is this important client that you need to hide?"
The Great Elder Fujin looked at Xiao Ze, trying to decipher his identity, but couldn't understand his level of power.
"Mittel has a great ego, does a Dou Huang not count as an important client to you?" said Xiao Ze, releasing a powerful aura that filled the room.
All the elders were astonished, even Fujin, who had not expected Xiao Ze to be a Dou Huang.
Leo knelt immediately, frightened.
"I have come to visit my friend Ya Fei and to supervise her performance. I was thinking of auctioning some Dou Ling pills, but it seems I was mistaken."
Xiao Ze made a bottle of pills appear with a gesture.
Fujin, as a Dou Wang, held his breath upon seeing the precious pills.
"Sir, know that it is an honor to have you here. A Dou Huang is always welcome at Mittel!"
With a gesture, Fujin made Leo kneel to apologize.
Ya Fei, on her part, smiled at Xiao Ze.
End of the chapter
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