Closer to Revealing My True Self
Chapter 407 - 291: Catching Snakes Is So Profitable?_1

Chapter 407: Chapter 291: Catching Snakes Is So Profitable?_1

As soon as the words "Realgar Wine" were uttered, the young men who had just gathered around with the intention of joining in the commotion instantly became timid.

If it was just a dab, it wouldn’t be too bad, but once Liu Xiang got into the mood, it wasn’t going to stop at a little.

They didn’t know how much realgar was in it, or if there were other ingredients added. If something went wrong, who could they turn to? Could the emergency services here keep up?

Liu Xiang didn’t look very reliable; they weren’t afraid to drink realgar wine, they were just afraid to drink Liu Xiang’s realgar wine!

One asked anxiously, "Brother Liu, did he guess right?"

Liu Xiang cast a disdainful glance over them and sneered condescendingly, "Look at you cowards!"

Ignoring them, Liu Xiang clapped his hands sharply, "As expected of Brother Se. You know me! That’s right, this is realgar wine!"

The others couldn’t help but say:

"Isn’t realgar wine just used for painting symbols nowadays?"

"Right, right, right, I heard it turns into arsenic when heated. Brother Liu, you didn’t heat it, did you?"

"Realgar wine isn’t even tasty; we could drink something else. There’s so much wine on the table."

Ignoring them and opening the little wine jar, Liu Xiang turned to Feng Yi, "Brother Se, do you think realgar wine could poison you?"

Feng Yi didn’t hesitate one bit, "It can’t."

Hearing this, Liu Xiang felt affirmed in his judgment: Worthy of being my idol! Even drinking is done in style!

Grinning, he picked up two cups, poured the wine, and handed one to Feng Yi.

Looking at the other young men, Liu Xiang thought that since they were brothers, he said, "How about everyone has a little?"

The rest went silent.

Feng Yi said, "Everyone’s tolerance is different, and some people are allergic to it. It’s better to be cautious."

Liu Xiang pouted, "Fine, let’s just drink our own, never mind them."

Indeed, realgar wine wasn’t Feng Yi’s favorite, and even though he was resistant to the smell now, it didn’t mean he liked it.

Of course, drinking it was no issue.

Just as he had told Liu Xiang before, even if he drank the entire jar, the amount of realgar in it would have no effect on him.

However, for ordinary people, too much could be toxic.

After one cup, seeing that Liu Xiang was about to pour more, Feng Yi stopped him, "Moderation is key."

"Of course, I understand!" With a changed motion, Liu Xiang stopped pouring the wine, recapped the jar, and had someone take it away.

Liu Xiang did understand what those who were reluctant to drink were thinking, and that was precisely why he felt Feng Yi was worth making a deep connection with.

Brave!

Loyal!

After downing a cup of realgar wine, Liu Xiang found Feng Yi even more to his liking!

Thinking of the purpose of Feng Yi’s visit that day, Liu Xiang asked, "Brother Se, do you intend to bid today? On which items have you set your sights?"

Feng Yi answered, "Old Man Fu’s zodiac coin."

Liu Xiang showed a troubled expression, "That might be a bit difficult."

To his knowledge, at least three people had their eyes on his grandfather’s ancient coin.

It wasn’t necessarily the item itself they were after; the bidders might be more interested in the person the item represented.

Liu Xiang observed the expression on Feng Yi’s face.

Seeing Feng Yi’s calm reaction, Liu Xiang guessed: Brother Se must have come prepared, and he also didn’t seem to show a strong desire to compete.

Indeed, just as Liu Xiang had guessed, Feng Yi hadn’t made up his mind yet.

Since he hadn’t seen the actual item, Feng Yi was also uncertain if he would participate in the final auction.

"Hmm, I’ll have a look first," Feng Yi said.

The auction was about to start. Liu Xiang was initially planning to stay at this table but was called away by an elder of his family. He carried something to the front, seemingly said something, and while his face showed a bit of reluctance, he obediently sat down at the assigned table.

That table also included friends he got along with or knew, all of whom were, like him, wealthy and well-known from Rong City.

Noticing that Liu Xiang had been talking to Feng Yi, someone asked him:

"Is that Feng Yi? Is he here to participate in the auction today?"

"Yeah," Liu Xiang replied with subdued emotion, noncommittally acknowledging.

Accustomed to being indulged, Liu Xiang didn’t take the inquirer seriously and continued:

"I even heard some news; does Feng Yi really intend to bid on your grandfather’s Copper Coin?"

"You know and still ask me?" Liu Xiang sounded a bit annoyed.

"What do you think is his purpose for attending this auction today and going after your grandfather’s Copper Coin?"

"I don’t care why he’s here; what’s it to you?"

"Just curious, that’s all!"

Ignoring Liu Xiang’s sour face, the person turned away and began chatting with others.

The auction began.

The emcee was a well-known host from the television station. After a brief introduction and greetings, she introduced representatives of the organizers as well as several VIP guests, including Old Man Fu, the one who contributed the zodiac coin.

Old Man Fu looked vigorous and spirited; although he was about the same age as Feng Yi’s grandfather, he appeared much more amiable and lacked Old Man Feng’s intimidating presence.

Of course, nobody present was foolish enough to think this old man was as approachable as he appeared.

For this charity auction, the city’s largest auction company had provided their top auctioneer, and tonight, the entire proceeds from the auction would be donated to various projects including children’s medical aid.

The first item up for bid was those two massive zongzi.

Feng Yi didn’t have strong feelings about them; they were optional for him.

Even though Lu Yue hadn’t clearly stated it in the information provided, Feng Yi could guess that this gift box was most likely predetermined.

Moreover, if one won the bid for the zongzi they would have to eat them today; the taste would definitely not be as good in two days. It wouldn’t be easy to take them back to Yang City to share.