Do Not Speak Ill of My Mother!
Chapter 174 Heard that Second Miss Yan came to the auction house

Chapter 174: 174 Heard that Second Miss Yan came to the auction house

At night, Yan Yueqing and her entourage discreetly attended Uncle Kang’s auction.

Almost fifty years old this year, Kang Jianhua looked not at all aged due to his long-term exercise; instead, he radiated a youthful glow.

Seeing them arrive, Kang Jianhua greeted them affectionately, "Yueqing."

"Uncle Kang," Yueqing handed him a package, "This is a gift from Grandpa. He’s not able to attend the auction due to his health."

One must not refuse a gift from an elder.

Kang Jianhua accepted it with a smile, "Uncle Yan is still so courteous! I’m aware of his discomfort. I heard you were back and specially wrote your name on the invite."

"Uncle Kang, you’re always so thoughtful," Yueqing said before turning to the three children, "Babies, call him Grandpa Kang."

"Hello, Grandpa Kang," the three little ones chimed in unison.

Kang Jianhua, loving children, felt a bit tearful at the sight, "Very good! After the auction, Grandpa has also prepared gifts for you."

"Uncle Kang, there’s no need for that trouble."

"It’s for the children, not you, just some small trinkets!" Kang Jianhua laughed, knowing she wanted to decline, "There’s also a type of medicinal herb specially prepared for Uncle Yan. I’ve been too busy to go up the mountain recently, so since you’re here, help me bring it back later."

Kang Jianhua was Dad Yan Ming’s childhood friend; they grew up together in the same courtyard and were as close as brothers.

As a child, Yan Ming was mischievous and would often drag his brother Kang Jianhua into trouble with him.

The two brothers kneeled side by side with military precision.

Old Master Yan felt a mix of anger and amusement, "Jianhua, when Xiao Ming makes a mistake, it’s not your fault. Why do you follow this brat in punishment?!"

Kang Jianhua, with a determined gaze as if ready to join the Party, said, "If my brother has erred, it’s because I, as the older brother, did not stop him."

Old Master Yan looked from someone else’s child to his own...

Ah, the gap couldn’t be greater!

Later, when the Yan Family encountered difficulties, it was Kang Jianhua who, against all opposition, rushed back from abroad to help them.

But in those complex times, the assistance provided by the Kang Family was a mere drop in the bucket for the Yan Family.

Yet, this kindness was something Old Master Yan held onto for many years!

Even later, when the Yan Family, with Jiang Yu’s assistance, leapt to become the wealthiest family in City C, the relationship between Yan’s and Kang’s remained as close as ever.

After seeing Kang Jianhua, memories about this man quietly unlocked in Yueqing’s mind.

A gentleman always displays his integrity, and Uncle Kang was the perfect example among gentlemen!

He would neither desert you when you’re down and out nor flatter you when you’re in glory. Like a mountain spring, he refreshed one’s heart and lungs with his pureness, offering extreme comfort to everyone he encountered.

After exchanging a few words with Yueqing, Kang Jianhua looked up at Jun Lii, "Mr. Jun, welcome to City C."

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Kang."

The two men briefly shook hands.

Given he had traveled from the imperial capital and bore the surname Jun, it was not difficult to guess Jun Lii’s identity, but Kang Jianhua had no intention of engaging in effusive chatter. After receiving his beloved little niece, he led them inside with a face full of love.

"Yueqing, is this your first time at my place?"

"Yeah, I wanted to come check out the auction house while it was being renovated, but then Mom took me abroad," she said.

Kang Jianhua laughed as he ushered them into room number one.

The forty to fifty square meter room was lavishly decorated, a condensed version of various high-tech devices, resembling an exhibition at an intelligence museum.

Kang Jianhua tapped lightly on the table twice, and a 3D simulation projector slowly rose from the center.

"This is a product of a high intelligence research institute abroad. Everything up for auction later will be displayed here in 3D models. Aside from not being able to touch them, everything you see will be exactly like the real item."

Yan Wang, who found the voice familiar, lifted his eyelids and said, "High intelligence research institute... Is it the Nianxing Intelligent under the es banner overseas?"

Kang Jianhua simply smiled, "That’s the one."

Jun Lii looked up, "Their products are indeed good."

The Jun Residence also had many projects in the medical field and would collaborate with the Nianxing Intelligent Research Institute.

For example, the 5G remote surgery—doctors in the capital could perform surgery for a patient in City C through the internet.

This technology required a lot of intelligent technology support. The Jun Residence had a long history of cooperation with Nianxing Intelligent, so for Jun Lii, this kind of 3D projection device was already commonplace.

"The auction will start in fifteen minutes. I’ll go backstage to check for any oversights and come back to keep you company later," Kang Jianhua announced.

Yan Yueqing nodded, "Uncle Kang, you go ahead~"

"Alright."

After Kang Jianhua left the room, he specifically called over his assistant, Kang Xin.

Seeing his serious demeanor, the guests in the other rooms couldn’t help but whisper among themselves.

"Did some big shot arrive today? Why did Boss Kang even leave Kang Xin in room number one? He’s never been so attentive to anyone before, has he?"

"Dunno, someone from the Yan Family came today!"

"Yan Kang? But it’s not his first time at the auction house! Normally, we don’t even see Boss Kang’s shadow..."

"Who said it’s that prodigal Yan Kang?" his colleague whispered, "It’s Second Miss Yan!"

Boss Li gasped in surprise, "But weren’t there rumors that Second Miss Yan was gravely ill and wouldn’t live much longer?"

"That’s all Yan Kang spreading nonsense! You know about Jiang Garden in City C, right? Old Master Yan’s retreat. I heard once he moved up there, aside from a few old masters from noble families, no one else could visit! Even Yan Kang has been turned away from the door multiple times... But hey, a couple days ago, a woman went up there with a child and has been living in Jiang Garden ever since!"

"Really?"

Boss Bai patted his chest, "Old Li, when have I ever given you false intel?"

Old Li punched him gently, "You said last time that the entertainer Yan Yueqing is Second Miss Yan, but what happened? She was immediately debunked by the Yan Family!"

"Debunked my foot!" Boss Bai lowered his voice, "I once caught a glimpse of Second Miss Yan from afar, that appearance... absolutely matches Yan Yueqing from the entertainment circle! Just don’t know why, the granddaughter and grandfather had a falling out, and despite it all, Second Miss Yan insisted on entering the entertainment industry..."

Noble families generally looked down upon the entertainment circle. To see a carefully groomed young lady of high standing suddenly wanting to join such an industry... it really wasn’t easy for people to accept...

Boss Bai didn’t know the Yan Family’s secrets, but he was certain about one thing: Yan Yueqing was Second Miss Yan!

"Also, you see Yan Kang acting like he’s in charge of the whole world, as if Yan’s is all his, but in reality, the money he can actually use is very limited! The gambling debts he’s racked up outside amount to at least a billion! To our kind of families, a billion is like being skinned alive, but for the Yan Family... it’s just a slight nuisance! If Old Master Yan really wanted to hand over power, Yan Kang wouldn’t be ruining his reputation for such a small amount of money... Do you know what this signifies?"

Old Li thought for a moment, "It signifies... Old Master Yan is waiting for his own granddaughter to take over the Yan Family, isn’t he?"

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