How come it's you?

As soon as Su Qiu stepped out of the auction house, she raised her hand to remove her mask, let out a long sigh, and noticed fine beads of sweat on her forehead.

"Damn, it's so hot. I need to buy a better, more breathable mask next time."

Xiao Xitian responded in her mind, "There's too much time to spare, so please make do for now, host."

Su Qiu looked down at the dzi bead bracelet in the brocade box in her hand. The beads gleamed with a warm luster under the streetlight. She gently ran her fingertips over them and asked:

"These are Shen Yi's grandmother's things?"

"Yes, host, it is this string of six-eyed pure dzi beads," Xiao Xitian replied affirmatively.

Su Qiu played with the object in his hand; it was indeed a rare treasure, yet his tone was indifferent, as if he were talking about an ordinary item.

"It's quite cheap, only 300 million."

Little Western Paradise: "..."

It silently rolled its eyes.

This host is really bold! Three hundred million is cheap?

Perhaps they have some misunderstanding about the meaning of "cheap".

Even if you're rich, you can't live like this in Versailles!

As Su Qiu walked towards the parking lot, she casually asked:

"Little Western Paradise, how did you get an invitation? It's not easy to get admission to this auction."

Xiao Xitian immediately became arrogant, raising his voice several notches:

"Host, have you forgotten? I arranged another hidden identity for you."

Su Qiu paused, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, and raised an eyebrow, saying:

"Oh, you've gotten quite the audacity, haven't you? Creating your own identity without permission, aren't you afraid the God will find out and kill you?"

"We've already said we want to grow bigger and stronger. With so many systems, how can the main god possibly keep an eye on our little tricks?"

Xiao Xitian's tone was full of cunning, clearly indicating that he had planned it all along.

Su Qiu nodded sincerely, and unusually offered a word of praise:

"Well done. So, what's your role?"

"Host, do you know the legendary K? He's the mysterious tycoon who controls most of a business empire."

Su Qiu was taken aback: "K? Wasn't it said to have disappeared a long time ago?"

"He did claim to have disappeared, but in reality, he was being hunted down by his enemies. Everyone thought he had gone into hiding, but in fact, he fell off a cliff and died."

Xiao Xitian explained, "Perfect, you can take his place. I'll transfer all of K's memories to you later, then you'll be K, and K will be you, it'll be seamless."

After listening, Su Qiu smiled with satisfaction and patted the brocade box in her hand:

"Yes, you did a great job."

Having the identity of K will make things much easier in the future.

There are plenty of resources.

If things had been done this way from the beginning, she wouldn't have died so many times.

Just as Su Qiu was about to walk out the door.

A soft voice called out to her, "Madam, please wait a moment."

Su Qian watched the woman's retreating figure. She chased after her, hoping to discuss whether she could sell the string of dzi beads to her.

Once she gets in touch with Shen Yi, won't he just hand over several hundred million to her?

When the woman turned around, Su Qian's expression instantly turned ferocious. "Su Qiu?! It's you?!"

Su Qiu saw that it was Su Qian, and she didn't seem very happy to see him.

"Is there something you need?"

Su Qian, rarely feigning anything, said, "Su Qiu, what are you doing here? You're an imposter who was kicked out of the Su family, how dare you show your face in a place like this?"

She deliberately raised her voice, drawing the attention of several guests around her.

"This isn't a place for just anyone to come in. You didn't sneak in here, did you?"

And this outfit of yours, you? You think you can afford to wear something this nice? It's probably stolen!"

Under the dazzling crystal chandeliers of the banquet hall, Su Qian, dressed in a silver fishtail dress, stood gracefully before Su Qiu, like a swan.

I saw those people gathering in this direction.

"Oh," Su Qian suddenly covered her mouth, her voice neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for everyone around to hear, "I think I saw someone I know."

Someone next to her immediately followed her gaze and let out a sneer:

"Isn't that the Su family's... adopted daughter?"

The word was deliberately pronounced heavily and slowly, like a cold nail.

The crowd gradually gathered.

Several young ladies from prominent families walked up to Su Qian, their eyes filled with disdain as they looked at Su Qiu.

Su Qian looked her up and down, her eyes filled with pity sharper than a blade.

"Su Qiu," Su Qian said, her voice gentle, yet every word was venomous.

"I never expected to see you here. I heard that you haven't had an easy time since you left the Su family?"

She frowned slightly, as if genuinely worried.

"Brother Lu Chen, you're too ruthless. Although what you did back then..."

It's certainly hard to accept, but he shouldn't have just called off the engagement like that.

With each word she spoke, the disdain in the eyes of those around her grew stronger.

"Miss Su Qian, you are just too kind."

A young master from a collateral branch of the Su family, eager to curry favor with the family, immediately chimed in, his voice flattering.

"Who doesn't know that some people brought this upon themselves because they had impure intentions, which is why the Su family had to send them away with such pain?"

Young Master Lu's move was to cut his losses in time; it was a wise one!

"Exactly," another lady said, half-covering her face with a feather fan and giggling.

"The Lu family is of such high social standing that they naturally deserve a true socialite like Miss Su Qian, who is both beautiful and kind-hearted."

"How could those of dubious origin and lacking in manners be worthy of him? Young Master Lu and Miss Su Qian are a match made in heaven."

Once the topic was brought up, more voices of agreement surged in like a tide.

"Not only are you unworthy of Young Master Lu's love, but I think you're completely unworthy of any love at all."

He was restless by nature; he deserved his fate.

"Who can argue with that? Look at her now, penniless, yet she still shows up in a place like this..."

The speaker paused deliberately, leaving room for endless malicious speculation.

He then lowered his voice, but made sure that those around him could hear him clearly.

"Isn't it possible that he got in through some shady means, like sleeping with people?"

A critical gaze was fixed on Su Qiu's simple dress.

"Heh, at least he looks presentable in this outfit."

A girl who was jealous of Su Qiu's still beautiful appearance despite her downfall said sourly.

"Could it be stolen? Anyway, she wasn't exactly known for her thieverything when she was with the Su family."

Every word was like a poisoned needle, piercing me relentlessly.

Su Qian looked at Su Qiu with satisfaction, enjoying the thrill of being in a superior position.

She didn't even need to say many harsh words herself; the Su and Lu families were naturally wary of her.

Or perhaps they were eager to demonstrate their loyalty to Shen Yi, the ultimate and powerful supporter behind her.

They poured out the dirty sewage, basin by basin, for her.

Shen Yi was not present at the moment, but his influence was everywhere.

Who doesn't know that the young master of the Shen family protects Su Qian almost without any bottom line?

Trampling on Su Qiu at this moment is a gesture of goodwill towards Su Qian and also towards Shen Yi.

"Su Qiu," Su Qian finally spoke again, her voice carrying the gentle admonition of a victor.

"This place really isn't suitable for you. You should leave on your own, so as not to... make things awkward for everyone."

The surrounding snickers and whispers buzzed, weaving a web of humiliation.