The Master’s Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 868 - 867: I Have a Lot of This Medicine

Chapter 868: Chapter 867: I Have a Lot of This Medicine

Lu Yutian had no patience for these compliments, nor did she cause a commotion; she simply found the auctioneer alone to inquire about the situation.

Upstairs, Yun Sang noticed Lu Yutian too. Seeing her suddenly, he was quite surprised.

Then he quickly figured out why she was here.

"God Yun, isn’t that..." Lu Mian recognized her as well and reminded Yun Sang.

"Yes, what a coincidence." Yun Sang explained to Xiao Qimo and Ye Jinwen, "My cousin, Lu Yutian."

"Your sister? I thought she was already twenty-five or twenty-six." Ye Jinwen glanced outside, his expression hard to describe. "Why does she seem kind of pretentious?"

Ye Jinwen was straightforward, and Yun Sang didn’t get upset. Instead, he pondered for a moment and replied, "She’s probably bidding for the special remedy for my grandfather. My grandfather has eye problems and has been looking for ways to treat them."

No wonder she had been bidding so frantically earlier.

Hearing Yun Sang’s explanation, Lu Mian weighed the Nourishing Elixir in her hand, casually tossing it to Yun Sang with a carefree attitude.

"It’s yours."

"For me?" Yun Sang was taken aback.

The bidding price outside had already reached sixteen million, yet this girl was giving it to him?

"Though it’s not the actual special remedy and can’t cure your grandfather’s condition, it’s not bad for boosting health and can assist in restorative healing as well."

"No, that’s not what I meant." Yun Sang quickly clarified, "I mean, this medicine is so rare, and you’re just giving it to me like that?"

"Yep." Lu Mian’s expression remained calm, as if it was no big deal. She smiled lightly and casually, "I have plenty of this Nourishing Elixir."

Yun Sang: "..."

Outside, people were fighting fiercely over just one bottle, but this girl claimed to have plenty?!

Unbelievable!

"Alright then, Brother thanks you." Yun Sang thought for a moment and eventually accepted the bottle of Nourishing Elixir.

The auction ended among the chaos.

Even as Lu Mian and the others left, they seemed to faintly hear Lu Yutian still negotiating with the auction staff.

——

A group of six left the auction building, with Ye Jinwen and Zero going ahead to return to the hospital for their shifts.

That left Xiao Qimo, Lu Mian, Yun Sang, and Mo Si behind.

Lu Mian found the evening breeze quite pleasant and walked along the sidewalk for a while.

Xiao Qimo and Yun Sang accompanied her on either side.

Mo Si was following slowly in the car behind them.

The nighttime Jinjing was far more bustling than Wucheng. This being a busy district, the shop lights lining the avenues were dazzling, extravagant, and illuminated lavishly, showcasing Jinjing’s luxurious vibe everywhere.

After walking a few hundred meters, Lu Mian caught sight of an open space ahead, crowded with people. She intended to return to the car.

She naturally preferred peace and quiet and disliked crowded places.

However, before she could get into the car, a male voice rang out from the front. It was distinct, pure, and powerful, accompanied by casually strummed guitar chords. There was a certain weathered, storylike quality to it.

Lu Mian was captivated by the voice, stopping in her tracks to listen.

Seeing her pause, Yun Sang and Xiao Qimo didn’t rush her but stood alongside her.

It was only after the song ended that Lu Mian came back to her senses.

The crowd that had gathered also gradually dispersed after the performance.

Narrowing her eyes, Lu Mian looked over and first noticed some sound equipment, followed by a young man.

He had neat hair and wore a simple outfit of a white shirt, jeans, and white sneakers.

His attire was plain and ordinary yet appeared very calming.

Sitting on a tall stool, guitar in hand, he had his eyes half-closed, seemingly indifferent to the ebb and flow of people around him.

Beside him stood a girl who alternated between joy and disappointment, chatting incessantly as she tried to persuade passing pedestrians to stick around.

That girl... Lu Mian had seen her before.

Thinking for a moment, Lu Mian concluded that she was La Wenwen, a friend of Su Luo’s whom she had encountered previously at the Go Association.

Lu Mian didn’t plan on making casual conversation, but La Wenwen’s sharp eyes spotted her.

"Lu Mian!" La Wenwen greeted warmly, jogging a few steps to her side. "What a coincidence running into you here."

Lu Mian smiled slightly to be polite.

Xiao Qimo and Yun Sang, meanwhile, transformed into aloof male gods, maintaining a neutral facade and refraining from speaking.

Out of etiquette, La Wenwen quickly greeted the two men before turning back to chat with Lu Mian.

It was clear she wasn’t particularly interested in their celestial-level good looks.

"Lu Mian, the puzzle you set up last time had the entire Go Association baffled!" La Wenwen’s smile revealed dimples, making her look sweet and adorable.

She continued excitedly, "Even the top-ranked students struggled with it—none of them could figure it out and had to take turns cleaning the bathrooms instead. Haha! You’re so talented; why haven’t you joined Luoluo at the Go Association for learning?"

La Wenwen was chatty but had a pleasant voice, so Lu Mian didn’t find her annoying.

"The puzzle isn’t my creation. My Go skills are average." Lu Mian, rather absent-minded about the game of Go, glanced at the young man not far away. "Who’s that?"

"My brother! La Ge! He’s loved singing since he was little, singing on the streets here every day. Not for money, but to find someone who truly resonates with him. But that’s tough..."

La Wenwen introduced him casually, while Lu Mian subtly furrowed her brows.

La Ge...

The name sounded familiar.

Sifting through her thoughts, Lu Mian eventually remembered: Shen Yixin had mentioned this name before, saying to pay attention if she ever encountered him.

Shen Yixin certainly had a keen eye.

La Ge had an excellent voice and a distinct style in his singing. More impressive was his ability to infuse songs with a storylike quality—a rare talent.

"Lu Mian? Lu Mian?"

La Wenwen gently reminded her.

Snapping out of it, Lu Mian chose not to disturb La Ge, who was immersed in his performance. "I have something to do. I’ll be leaving now."

"Alright~~ Bye! You must come to our Go Association sometime!"

After getting into the car, Yun Sang glanced back from the passenger seat, curious. "Sister, what’s the story with that guy? You seemed rather interested in him..."

Xiao Qimo immediately shot a sharp warning glare at Yun Sang, silently cautioning him about his words.

Yun Sang responded with a smile, clearly saying: As your rightful brother-in-law, I have nothing to fear!

"It’s nothing." Lu Mian didn’t explain further, naturally leaning into Xiao Qimo’s shoulder and closing her eyes.

As the faint fragrance of the girl lingered, Xiao Qimo’s heart instantly felt at ease.

Lu Mian’s greatest interest remained him!

——

Lu Beihua had been anxiously waiting for news.

It wasn’t until past nine in the evening that Lu Yutian and Xiaoyang returned, dragging their feet.

The old man, seated in the living room, heard the commotion and couldn’t help but stand up, excited. "You’re back?"

Lu Yutian could sense the anticipation and emotion in his voice. Biting her lip, she walked up and apologized, "Grandpa, I’m sorry... I didn’t get the special remedy..."

Lu Beihua froze for a moment and shifted his gaze to Xiaoyang.

Xiaoyang quickly clarified earnestly for the old man.

"Sir, it’s all the auction house’s fault. We were just about to secure the remedy, but then they cancelled it! Please, don’t be upset—it wasn’t the young lady’s fault! No one managed to get the remedy tonight!"

Lu Beihua hadn’t even blamed Lu Yutian yet, but Xiaoyang was already rushing to defend her.

Although disheartened, the old man ultimately said nothing.

As he turned to head upstairs, sounds came from the foyer, and a servant came to report.

"Sir, the eldest young master is here."