Chapter: 2560

"This is like two people standing face-to-face. One side doesn't want to take the final blow yet, but also won't let go of the opportunity to attack the other side, so they often resort to giving the other side a knife instead."

"If the other party really can't bear it, then picks up this knife, that's equivalent to helping oneself make a final decision."

"Su Cheng Feng wants the auction to be transferred from online to offline, with this goal in mind."

"The old butler of the Du family in Jinling was quickly informed of the change in the auction format and hurriedly reported the situation to Du Hai Qing."

"Hei Qing was quite astonished and asked, 'Isn't it true that similar auctions have been held online for the past two years? Why is this one being moved back to offline again?'"

"The old butler shook his head and said, 'Miss, I'm not very clear about this. I've heard that offline public auction is more transparent.'"

"Hei Qing didn't think too much about it and hesitated for a moment before opening her mouth, saying, 'Okay, let's just go with the offline option. Is the time and location set?'"

"It's set!' The old butler hurriedly said. 'Monday at 10 am, in the Treasure Hall auction hall!'"

"'Treasure Hall'?" Hei Qing asked curiously. 'What's the background of this Treasure Hall?'"

"The old butler introduced, 'This Treasure Hall is actually a cooperative association under the Jinling City Cultural Association, mainly responsible for selling various antique items and organizing various auctions. The owner is called Baofu.'"

"It's not a big deal," Hei Qing said with a calm smile. "What's being disputed is that I'm still married to Su Shou Dao, even though we haven't gotten a divorce. Although I'm not divorced, I've never been intimate with any other man, neither verbally nor physically. On the other hand, Su Shou Dao has an illegitimate child outside of our marriage, and his actions are somehow justified while mine will cause even more controversy?"

The old butler sighed in helplessness. "Miss, although society now emphasizes gender equality, there are still some things where men and women have different perspectives. In high-society moral values, a man's infidelity is often given higher tolerance, with many original partners turning a blind eye or giving a wink and a nod. The public will not be surprised."

He went on to say, "You remember that famous director who had an ambiguous relationship with someone else? His wife didn't even get angry; instead, she publicly said her husband was taking advantage of the situation. But if a woman is unfaithful, she'll be lambasted in public opinion!"

Hei Qing smiled slightly and said, "Uncle Wang, you're overthinking it. I just want to buy the house where we lived for so many years as a kind of nostalgia, not because I have any romantic feelings towards him. Besides, I won't engage in any gossip or intimate relationships with other men."

The old butler's expression turned anxious. "Miss, I'm not saying this means you can't buy the house... it's just that the current situation is a bit complicated..."

"You're still married to Su Shou Dao, so I think you don't need to personally attend this auction. Why don't I find someone who has no connection to the Du family to bid on the house for you?"

"After we get the house back, let's not rush to transfer ownership. Let's wait until this storm passes or after you and Su Shou Dao are divorced. Then, you can put the house in your name without causing any gossip."

Butler Du Haqing waved his hand and said sincerely, "Uncle Wang, I miss my Longyan so much that there's no mistake in it. As long as I'm not afraid of shadows, I won't be hurt."

"But if I didn't make a mistake, but I'm still afraid to fall prey to gossip, then I'll secretly find someone to help me attend the auction. Once it spreads out, people will think I'm scared."

The old butler sighed and said, "Miss! There's something I know you shouldn't say, but I can't help saying it! The Su family is notorious for being ruthless in their actions. You saw what happened recently. They even sold off their own flesh and blood, which proves that this family has no morals. If you insist on attending the auction, you'll definitely offend them..."

Du Haqing furrowed her brow, puzzled. "I just can't understand why Su Shou Dao took care of my illegitimate daughter for 20 years and even brought her to live under my nose for several years, but nobody thinks the Su family will get back at me?"

The old butler hurriedly said, "Miss... many things are not as we imagine them to be... in high society, there is indeed a big difference between men and women. You can't just ignore this..."

Du Haqing smiled slightly. "Uncle Wang, don't advise me anymore. I've made up my mind. If you won't help me arrange it, I'll do it myself. In any case, I will definitely attend the auction and go there boldly!"

The old butler hesitated for a long time before finally letting out an exasperated sigh, "Okay, Miss. I'll go arrange it now..."

At the same time, the Yuanzheng Garden and Ye Chen's phone call to Chen Zekai were made. JrNovels.com