NOVEL NEXT Chapter 275: Probing
Noticing that Gui Xiaoxu seemed very interested in antiques, Bai Hanyun pondered for a second and then asked, "CEO Gui, are you also going to attend the auction tomorrow?"
Gui Xiaoxu was pleasantly surprised to be asked by her and thought, 'Although she is still very vigilant, at least she began to ask questions and not only answer in one word.'
With a faint smile on his lips, Gui Xiaoxu replied, "Yes. I have been searching for one antique for decades, but there have still been no results until now."
Hearing this, Bai Hanyun became curious.
While observing Gui Xiaoxu's expression, she said, "CEO Gui, you are the number one wealthiest person worldwide. Is there still something you cannot get with your power, influence, and money?"
When she said that, Gui Xiaoxu sighed with a hint of sadness in his eyes and replied, "Miss Bai, not everything can be solved with money or brute force. Sometimes, we need a bit of luck to get what we want. Unfortunately, my luck is not that good."
Pausing for a second, he looked at her and asked, "Since Miss Bai has such a huge collection of antiques, I wonder if you have what I want."
Bai Hanyun's curiosity grew when she heard this. Gesturing for Gui Xiaoxu to continue, she said, "CEO Gui, why don't you tell me what kind of antique you are searching for?"
Staring at her, Gui Xiaoxu replied slowly, "Miss Bai, I'm searching for an antique mirror with golden lines carved on its frame. I wonder if you have this antique mirror."
The moment Bai Hanyun heard this, her heart skipped a beat, and her expression froze for a split second before she masked it with a smile. Pretending to think, Bai Hanyun slowly tapped her chin.
Though she looked calm on the surface, her fingers tapping her chin trembled almost imperceptibly when she said, "I do have an antique mirror in my collection. I wonder if that one is what you are looking for. Unfortunately, I only brought some paintings, calligraphy, and vases this time for the auction."
Smiling at Gui Xiaoxu, Bai Hanyun added, "How about I bring that antique mirror for the next auction so CEO Gui can see if that one is what you are searching for?"
Although she tried her best to act normal, Gui Xiaoxu had already noticed that faint tremor in her voice and her trembling fingers.
Slowly rubbing the jade pendant hanging on his neck, Gui Xiaoxu thought, 'As I thought, she knew about the antique mirror.'
After confirming his suspicions, Gui Xiaoxu began to plan how to get it back from Bai Hanyun. While his mind was racing, Gui Xiaoxu's face remained calm.
A few seconds later, he replied, "That's very kind of you, Miss Bai. I can't wait to see that antique mirror."
Just when Gui Xiaoxu was going to speak more, Bai Hanyun's stomach rumbled.
Guu~ Guu~
As soon as the sounds echoed in the silent surroundings, both Bai Hanyun and Gui Xiaoxu instinctively looked down at her flat stomach.
Covering her stomach with her hands, Bai Hanyun chuckled awkwardly and said, "Then… I'm going to find something to eat first. CEO Gui, please enjoy your stay here."
Without waiting for Gui Xiaoxu's response, she turned and walked away.
Just as her hand gripped the glass door's knob, Gui Xiaoxu's cold voice came from behind, laced with expectation and delight.
"See you tomorrow, Miss Bai. I hope we can have a meal together in the future."
The suffocating pressure of his aura, mixed with the faint scent of blood in the air, made Bai Hanyun's scalp numb when she heard that.
As her heartbeat sped up, Bai Hanyun quickly pushed the door open and left without a word.
After she walked away with Hua Yuyu and Gao Gong, Ke Ting walked to the balcony and asked, "Boss, how is it? Have you confirmed about that matter?"
Gui Xiaoxu's eyes lingered on Bai Hanyun's retreating figure before he slowly replied, "Although it's faint, I sense the aura of my Gui family from her body. Miss Bai either has my Gui Clan's heirloom, or she has come into close contact with it in these past few days."
Listening to this, Ke Ting asked, "What is your next plan? Should we send our people to investigate it?"
Gui Xiaoxu pondered briefly before shaking his head. "For others—except for the Gui Clan's direct bloodline—that antique mirror is nothing more than an ordinary relic. It's not too late to reclaim it after we learn the source of that aura."
Hearing this, Ke Ting asked thoughtfully, "Boss, are you suggesting that Miss Bai can use the Gui Clan's heirloom?"
Gui Xiaoxu fell silent, his gaze fixed on the distant lights of the banquet. Finally, he replied, "I'm not sure. That's why I want to observe her for now. Tell the others not to do anything to her in the meantime."
When he said that, Ke Ting nodded at once. "Yes, Boss."
Having achieved his purpose in attending the Hu family's banquet, Gui Xiaoxu said, "Let's go back. Tomorrow, we still have many things to do."
"Yes."
The two of them then left under countless curious and probing gazes.
Meanwhile, Bai Hanyun exhaled deeply, patting her chest as if to steady her racing heart, and muttered in relief, "He finally left."
Hearing this, Jiang Yinqi immediately asked, "Hanyun, are you alright? Did he do something to you?"
Bai Hanyun shook her head and replied, "No. He was just asking about tomorrow's auction. He also wants to know if I have any antiques for sale at Gu Bao Auction House."
Jiang Yinqi frowned slightly. "And what did you tell him?"
"I told him what he wanted to know. I said I brought paintings, calligraphy, and vases for tomorrow's auction. I even asked if he was interested in buying them."
Bai Hanyun shrugged and playfully added, "Who knows… maybe I can cut some flesh from his wallet at the auction tomorrow."