Chapter 292: Do you Yujia folks just love taking things from others?

Chapter 292: Do you Yujia folks just love taking things from others?

Bai Ge'er could read Xingxing like a book. As soon as he saw her expression, he knew she had taken a liking to it. Just as he was about to bid for Xingxing, the female voice from the neighboring room also made a bid: "Eighty-five silver taels."

The base price for this bracelet was eighty taels.

Among all the auction items in this courtyard, just by looking at the base price, one could tell it was a premium piece.

Bai Ge'er didn't miss a beat and called out: "One hundred taels."

The female voice from the neighboring room sputtered and yelled: "One hundred and ten taels!"

Bai Ge'er didn't even lift his eyelids and coolly countered: "One hundred and fifty taels."

There was some commotion from the neighboring room, caused by the other party's over-the-top frustration.

Xingxing and Bai Ge'er paid no attention.

From other rooms, bids started rolling in, and finally, the diamond bracelet was bid up to two hundred taels.

Bai Ge'er called out two hundred and twenty taels.

With a sudden increase of twenty taels, the bidding voices outside dwindled noticeably.

The person in the neighboring room inhaled, exhaled, inhaled again, exhaled again, and then clenched their jaw to call out two hundred and twenty-five taels.

Bai Ge'er: "Two hundred and fifty taels."

Another cup went flying next door.

Bai Ge'er looked somewhat pleased and turned to Xingxing to explain: "The teacups here are specially crafted. Smashing one means you have to pay five taels of silver."

Xingxing exclaimed, "Wow, these cups cost a fortune."

The conversation between the siblings in their room wasn't hushed and reached the neighboring room.

The female voice from the neighboring room snapped instantly, sounding like she wanted to smash another cup: "Let me at it—"

The maid's pleading voice came through: "Young mistress, young mistress, don't smash it. Five taels of silver for one cup, and you only get ten taels of silver a month, how can you afford it..."

The more the maid pleaded, the angrier she got, and another cup was smashed!

"Smash it! Smash it all!"

The maid didn't dare say another word.

Bai Ge'er's expression became even more pleased, and in the end, he clinched the bid against other rooms, securing the diamond bracelet for two hundred and eighty taels of silver.

Bai Ge'er handed over the banknotes, received the diamond bracelet, and put it on Xingxing's wrist.

Xingxing raised her wrist to the light outside the room.

Her skin was fair and glowing, the ebony prayer beads complemented her white wrist, and the sparkling diamond bracelet added a mysterious depth and sparkle.

It seemed as if her entire wrist was radiating a soft glow.

Xingxing was overjoyed and couldn't help but step forward to hug Bai Ge'er, her smile as sweet as the heavy black-purple grapes hanging from the vines in the courtyard. She thanked Bai Ge'er earnestly and softly: "Thank you, Second Brother, I love it so much."

Bai Ge'er coughed, fighting back a grin.

The siblings in the elegant room were in high spirits, while the girl in the neighboring room, who had repeatedly been outpriced by the siblings, was in a foul mood.

After the auction in the courtyard ended, Bai Ge'er was about to leave the elegant room with Xingxing when a beautiful young girl at the moon gate of the courtyard fixed them with a hard stare, her expression extremely unpleasant.

Seeing Bai Ge'er and Xingxing emerge from the elegant room, she sneered, "Oh, no wonder, I wondered who was so wealthy and bold. So it's the second young master of the Yujia family!... Last month, you outbid my brother for a batch of goods, and this month you're snatching my jewelry. Does the Yujia family have a habit of taking what others want?"

Her words were biting, and Xingxing could tell that this person must know her second brother.

Bai Ge'er was known for his cheerful and easygoing nature in the business world. Therefore, the girl, who had been holding back her anger, directly lashed out at Bai Ge'er.

But Xingxing was here! The Yujia brothers doted on their sister and would never let her suffer such grievances.

Bai Ge'er's face turned cold, "Young Mistress Li, your brother's bid for that batch of goods wasn't as competitive as mine, so naturally, the seller preferred to sell it to me. Today is the same, it's clearly that you couldn't afford the price, yet you accuse us of snatching your things. The rule of the Xingyuan auction is that the highest bidder wins. Young Mistress Li, you should avoid saying things that only make you look foolish."

Miss Li was taken aback.

It was the first time she had seen Bai Ge'er, known for his smile, speak so harshly!

Miss Li glared at Bai Ge'er.

Xingxing was on guard, thinking that her second brother had spoken well, but if this sister still wanted to bully her second brother, she would definitely protect him.

However, as Miss Li continued to glare, her eyes welled up with tears. She sniffled, shot a fierce glare at Bai Ge'er, covered her face, and ran away.

Bai Ge'er: "..."

Xingxing: "..."

Both were at a loss.

Xingxing let out a "wow," a bit flustered, "Second brother, that sister seems to have cried in anger."

Bai Ge'er was somewhat uncertain, "Did I upset her?"

What he had said was a bit harsh, but Li Lanzhu had provoked him first with her biting words, right?

Xingxing silently looked at Bai Ge'er.

Bai Ge'er coughed, "...You heard it just now, second brother was just defending himself. Her tears just show she's not resilient."

Xingxing let out an "ah," somewhat doubtful, "Is... is that so?"

Bai Ge'er nodded firmly, "Yes, that's right." Bai Ge'er took the opportunity to teach Xingxing, "You see, that sister isn't resilient enough, so she cried after being told a few words. Xingxing, if someone bullies you like this, you shouldn't let it upset you to the point of tears, it's not worth it. You must come back and tell your brother. Your brother will definitely stand up for you."

The ten-year-old was still somewhat puzzled but nodded obediently, "Okay."

Li Lanzhu had originally run away sobbing but felt a bit wronged and turned back, intending to confront Bai Ge'er again.

But as soon as she approached the moon gate, she heard Bai Ge'er's words.

She cried, and he used her to teach his sister?

Can you believe this? Is this how people talk?

Now Li Lanzhu was completely angered to tears and ran away crying.

Of course, Xingxing and Bai Ge'er didn't know about this.

Before Bai Ge'er was about to leave with Xingxing, a clerk respectfully approached Bai Ge'er, whispered a few words, and then stepped back.

Bai Ge'er paused and smiled at Xingxing, "Xingxing, head to the front hall and have some tea first. I have something to attend to and will be away for a while."

Bai Ge'er shot the servant a look that clearly meant, "Take good care of my sister."

The servant dared not neglect and nodded repeatedly, smiling, "Miss Xingxing, let me take you to the front tea room. We’ve got some top-notch teas and tea snacks here, some of the best you’ll find in the whole city."

Xingxing nodded and followed the servant to the front hall to have some tea.

Although Yujia had more maids than before, Xingxing often went out to play and preferred not to have maids tagging along. This time, since Bai Ge'er mentioned that the city courtyard had maids to assist, Xingxing didn’t bring any with her.