The Favored Heiress
Chapter 668: Auction House Equity Transfer

Chapter 668: Chapter 668: Auction House Equity Transfer

Fan Mei seemed a bit nervous as she adjusted the hem of her skirt, looking at the servant beside her, she asked, "Who is she?"

The servant didn’t dare to say much, pretending not to see, "Miss Fan, which person are you referring to?"

Impatiently, Fan Mei tugged at the corner of her mouth, thinking the servant was too slow to react now that everyone had gone inside.

After a short while, Fan Mei followed the servant into Yuezhai Hall.

The antique and elegant dining hall was surrounded by an ecological garden, giving the sense of being in a royal garden.

Upon entering, Fan Mei immediately began looking for Li Qiao’s figure and, with a quick sweep of her gaze, soon spotted Li Qiao in the side hall.

In terms of dress sense, Fan Mei considered herself slightly superior.

She was wearing a new season’s luxury strapless long dress, while the outfit of the girl opposite seemed too casual.

A loose T-shirt with pencil pants, in a casual style, though tall, did not show an advantage in figure.

Fan Mei proudly straightened her ample bust and found a spot directly opposite the entrance in the side hall to sit quietly and wait.

As time ticked by, Li Qiao remained immersed in her own thoughts, not sparing Fan Mei a single glance.

The two of them were in the same room, a bit awkward but not uncomfortable.

Fortunately, in less than ten minutes, Shang Zonghai’s deep voice could be heard from outside the door, "Those two girls are probably eager."

As he spoke, three men crossed the threshold and walked in.

Shang Zonghai and Shang Yu entered side by side, while Fan Minli followed a step behind, leaning on a cane.

Li Qiao frowned as she rose to her feet and, without a trace, took a quick glance at Fan Mei, confirming her suspicion that the latter was looking expectantly toward the door, her upturned eyes clearly lighting up.

An octagonal table was set in the hall, and Li Qiao walked over to sit next to Shang Yu.

Shang Zonghai took his place at the head of the table and gestured to Li Qiao, "Girl, this is the owner of Mu’s Auction House, just call him Uncle Fan."

Li Qiao called out "Uncle Fan" and sat next to Shang Yu, while Fan Mei was lagging behind.

"Uncle Shang, long time no see," Fan Mei greeted, walking up to Fan Minli and slightly leaning forward with one hand on her chest.

Her manners couldn’t be faulted, but the gleam in her eye she had earlier made Li Qiao slightly displeased.

Shang Zonghai gestured with his wrist, "No need for formalities, please sit down."

Thus Fan Mei and Fan Minli were seated on one side, with Shang Yu and Li Qiao on the other.

With such seating, Fan Mei could see Shang Yu whenever she lifted her head.

Li Qiao, glancing at her out of the corner of her eye occasionally, caught Fan Mei stealing looks at her man several times.

Especially with those proud breasts right in view, such attire for this occasion seemed quite intentional.

Li Qiao sipped her tea, subtly checking herself out.

Her own C-cups weren’t bad, it’s just hers were more concealed...

Men are visually oriented; it’s instinctual.

Would Shang Yu look, given Fan Mei’s intentional reveal?

Li Qiao set her teacup down, her impression of Fan Mei dropping a few notches.

This was the first time a woman had sat in such close proximity wearing a strapless dress in front of them.

Li Qiao pursed her lips, showing no indication of her thoughts, but her hand under the table silently clenched Shang Yu’s fingertips.

The man glanced at her with a smile, slightly turning and whispering near her ear, "What’s the matter?"

With an unaffected smile, Li Qiao glanced sideways at Shang Yu, her voice soft yet clear as she cautioned, "Just focus on eating later, don’t keep looking up."

Shang Yu’s eyes twinkled with amusement, and the curve of his lips deepened, readily responding, "Okay."

Noticing that she’s learned to protect her turf, he thought it was progress.

As they exchanged glances, Li Qiao released his hand contentedly.

Before long, the servants began serving dishes.

Shang Zonghai also took the opportunity to speak, "Old Fan, you should still remember that I mentioned before about transferring the stock rights of Mu’s Auction House."

Fan Minli nodded repeatedly, "I remember, I remember. Are you planning to transfer it to Young Master Shang?"

Li Qiao and Shang Yu both looked at Shang Zonghai in unison.

He has stock rights to Mu’s Auction House?

Clearly, Shang Yu was also unaware of this.

Li Qiao’s fingertips curled slightly, a slight shock at Shang Zonghai’s machinations.

How deeply farsighted he must be to have led her step by step onto the ship of Parma Mu Family.

She didn’t even need to think deeply to guess to whom he would transfer the stock rights...

In such a situation, in front of the Fan family, she couldn’t even bring herself to decline the stock certificate gracefully—it was indeed an offer she couldn’t refuse.

No wonder Fan Minli had suddenly visited the old mansion; all this was orchestrated by Shang Zonghai.

And sure enough, Shang Zonghai’s subsequent words were exactly what Li Qiao had in mind, "It’s not for Shaoyan; it’s for this girl of mine. Did you bring everything with you?"

Fan Minli looked at Li Qiao with surprise, then after a moment nodded, "Everything is here. Mei, where are the things?"

Fan Mei paused briefly, moving her gaze away from Shang Yu with a slight apology, "Dad, I left it in the car, I’ll go get it now."

"You child, what are you thinking about all day?!"

Fan Minli chided her and urged her to go quickly and fetch it.

After Fan Mei left, Li Qiao’s brow furrowed slightly, feeling somewhat annoyed.

The Fan Mei she had seen outside the auction house the night before, though not overly decisive, still lived up to the title of Vice President Fan.

But her behavior today at Yuezhai Hall was like that of a lovesick girl, absent-minded and full of errors.

Because of Shang Yu?

Li Qiao’s gaze drifted thoughtfully, and even in silence, the man in her field of vision was indeed a magnetic field that drew attention.

Not to mention that his face was too stunningly handsome.

Li Qiao sighed silently, her toes grinding on the ground, and began to ponder in her heart... Maybe she should just take over Mu’s Auction House.

Before long, Fan Mei returned. She handed the documents to Fan Minli and then sat back down, tucking her skirt properly.

The back and forth may have been a bit rushed, for she was slightly breathless, and her chest heaved more intensely.

Li Qiao grew increasingly annoyed until Shang Zonghai slid the stock transfer document across the table to her. She looked at it steadily, hesitating to make the next move.

Shang Zonghai took a sip of tea with a serene air, and said with a look full of affection, "Girl, you can’t say no, sign it."

Whether forced or helpless, Li Qiao was caught off guard by this transfer agreement.

Indeed, she had to sign, otherwise, it would be a slap in the face to Shang Zonghai and would earn her a reputation for ingratitude, not to mention being a laughingstock to outsiders.

Li Qiao picked up the pen from the table and slowly signed her name on the various documents.

That day, she and the Mu Family inevitably became inextricably linked.

...

After the stock agreement was signed, Fan Minli placed it back into his briefcase, "Elder Shang, I will take the documents back now and will let you know once all the transfer procedures are complete."

Li Qiao saw very clearly, Fan Minli’s behavior towards Shang Zonghai was filled with respect and reverence.

If Mu’s Auction House has been preserved until now, Shang Zonghai must have played an indispensable role.

Li Qiao suppressed the emotions in her heart, and after the meal started, she looked down and quietly ate, observing the changes for the time being.

At this moment, Fan Mei, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly broke the silence at the table, "Uncle Shang, is Shaoheng not here today?"