Chapter 105: Enemies Meet on a Narrow Path

Three days later, at the auction venue.

Today’s auction was not only led by the Qingsnow Group but also strongly supported behind the scenes by the Wei and Han families.

Moreover, the items up for auction this time were said to be a meticulously crafted skincare product developed by the Qingsnow Group.

It was well known that a powerful figure stood behind the Qingsnow Group.

Otherwise, when Qingsnow Group went public, the Wei and Han families would not have proactively taken the lead to place orders worth tens of billions for them.

The influential figure behind Qingsnow Group had long been the subject of much speculation!

Especially since Chu Tian was always shrouded in mystery; no one could uncover his secrets.

At this moment, with Qingsnow Group actively inviting the major families of Tianmen City to attend the auction, everyone saw an opportunity to gather information—and perhaps to acquire something valuable—so they gladly accepted.

Families who had not attended the Qingsnow Group’s IPO launch were even more eager; they did not want to miss the chance to build good relations with the group.

Among them was a young scion from a third-rate family, attending the auction on behalf of his clan. This man was Zhao Zishan.

As soon as Zhao Zishan took his seat, an ill-timed voice rang out beside him.

“Why is it you?”

Chu Tian was also seated among the spectators, his seat right next to Zhao Zishan’s.

This was not a deliberate arrangement by Qingsnow Group; after all, Chu Tian’s seat had been chosen at random.

Not wanting to be too conspicuous, Chu Tian had not chosen a front-row seat, which led to this chance encounter with Zhao Zishan.

Previously, at a beach resort hotel operated by the Wei family, Zhao Zishan had already clashed with Liu Qingsnow—an incident that ended with him being slapped by Wei Qingqiu and retreating in disgrace.

Chu Tian had never expected that less than a month later, they would meet again.

One had to admit, Tianmen City was indeed a small place; fate had brought these two adversaries face to face once more.

“Damn!”

“What’s a pretty boy like you doing here?”

Zhao Zishan turned his head and caught sight of Chu Tian beside him.

He would never forget Chu Tian’s face; no wonder the voice felt so familiar just now.

At the beach resort run by the Wei family, he had met the alluring Liu Qingsnow.

Especially with Liu Qingsnow clad in a bikini, her hourglass figure was on full display.

At that moment, Zhao Zishan had been burning with desire, abandoning all decorum to approach her.

Unexpectedly, Liu Qingsnow was no pushover; their confrontation escalated until he was forced to flee in humiliation.

Today, if it weren’t for Sitong Deng’s secret orders to investigate at the Qingsnow Group’s auction, Zhao Zishan would never have come—nor would he have run into Chu Tian again.

“This is my eldest sister’s auction. Why shouldn’t I be here?” Zhao Zishan retorted.

“But you—who gave you an invitation?” Chu Tian’s gaze darkened with curiosity.

At these words, a flicker of guilt crossed Zhao Zishan’s face, and he instinctively looked away.

His clan was a vassal of the Sitong family, and ordinarily, Zhao’s family shouldn’t have been invited to the auction. However, this time the invitations had been sent en masse to many families.

Obtaining an invitation from another family was no great feat for Zhao Zishan.

Seeing him refuse to respond, Chu Tian lost interest and turned his gaze elsewhere.

In Chu Tian’s eyes, Zhao Zishan was a mere minor player, not worth his attention.

Zhao Zishan’s face darkened.

If he could have switched seats, he would have avoided sitting next to Chu Tian, whom he considered a jinx.

Yet here he was, stuck beside him.

Even now, he still regarded Chu Tian as a pretty boy—a kept man of Liu Qingsnow.

Especially after learning Liu Qingsnow’s identity, he was even more convinced of Chu Tian’s status.

If he weren’t a kept man, how could he be seen following Liu Qingsnow to the beach?

The two had been frolicking by the sea, and Zhao Zishan could think of no other explanation but that of a kept man.

After all, Sitong Deng only treated Zhao Zishan as a lackey and certainly would not have bothered to explain Chu Tian’s true identity—thus the misunderstanding persisted.

Time ticked by, and before long, the auction commenced.

Liu Qingsnow appeared on stage, wearing an off-shoulder evening gown.

“Welcome, everyone, to the Qingsnow Group’s auction. Today, I am pleased to introduce to you a skincare product—one that will make you bloom anew with youthful vitality.”

“I have named it: Qingsnow Elixir!”

Liu Qingsnow clapped her hands, and immediately, staff brought forward ten trays.

Each tray held a glass bottle containing a crystal-clear liquid—the Qingsnow Elixir.

This name had been agreed upon by Chu Tian and Liu Qingsnow themselves!

Under the spotlight, Liu Qingsnow’s figure appeared even more alluring. Her hourglass curves, accentuated by the fitted gown, made her the center of attention for every man in the room.

Zhao Zishan’s eyes fixed on the auction stage, his fists clenched tightly as a wicked gleam flashed through his gaze.

Such a seductive woman—how had she ended up with a nobody like Chu Tian?

With that thought, he turned and shot Chu Tian a glare.

Chu Tian lounged lazily in his chair, completely ignoring Zhao Zishan as if he were invisible.

Just then, Liu Qingsnow’s melodious voice once again drew Zhao Zishan’s focus.

“Next, we will randomly select ten guests to personally experience this skincare product. You will feel its effects immediately.”

Liu Qingsnow’s enthusiasm was infectious, her smile captivating.

As her words fell, the spotlight began to sweep across the audience, truly selecting guests at random.

Hearing this, the guests’ interest was piqued.

After all, they were wealthy individuals who valued health and wellness, and many had purchased a variety of skincare products.

Yet even the most expensive products, no matter how consistently used over the years, only treated minor ailments—they could not perform miracles.

But now, Liu Qingsnow was inviting attendees to try the product personally, claiming instant results?

How could that be possible?

These guests were all prominent and influential; they would not be duped into serving as plants.

If the elixir had no effect, it would be a disaster for Qingsnow Group’s reputation.

Yet Liu Qingsnow clearly exuded confidence.

This only heightened the guests’ curiosity as their eyes fixed on the glass bottles on stage.

The bottles were crystal clear, their contents as pure and transparent as cold spring water.

Could this truly be a product capable of strengthening and rejuvenating the body?

Even with Liu Qingsnow’s assurance, doubt still lingered in their gazes.