Dominating the Powerful Families: Rebirth of
Chapter 165: Here Comes the Nitpicker Again_1

Chapter 165: Chapter 165: Here Comes the Nitpicker Again_1

Dugu Zixi turned to look at Shen Tianxing, since these items belonged to Xiaoxing, of course, Xiaoxing had the final say in the matter.

However, Shen Tianxing merely smiled and said, "Let’s just auction these items this time; I will bring more good stuff for auction in the future."

Good Lord, she still has more good stuff!!!

Xu Qianjin felt that his heart had gone numb from the constant shocks.

It was the first time he realized that this fiancée of the young master from the countryside of Suzhou was such an awesome figure!

Who says all country folks are bumpkins? Come out, I’ll knock you out if you say that!

This country missy is clearly a super-hidden tycoon among the local riches!

Xu Qianjin smiled ingratiatingly towards Shen Tianxing, "Madam, if there’s anything you need in the future, just direct your instructions at me, okay!"

Shen Tianxing felt a bit shy when he addressed her as "Madam," "Mr. Xu, I’m not yet married to Zixi, so please don’t call me Madam; you better call me Miss Shen in the future!"

Just when Xu Qianjin was feeling awkward, he heard Dugu Zixi say on the side, "Xiaoxing, how could old Xu dare to call you Miss Shen? I think his address is quite good, it’s better to call you Madam from now on."

If it were not for her being too young, he would be desperate to turn boiled rice into a cooked meal with her!

Shen Tianxing gave him a reproachful look, "What are you talking about? We are not even married, and you let others call me that. If people who don’t know better hear it, they might think I’m eager to be called that before marriage. Where would I put my face?"

Dugu Zixi scoffed, "With me here, who dares to laugh at you?"

Xu Qianjin also laughed on the side, "Exactly, Madam, with the young master making statements for you, who dares to ridicule you? Not to mention anything else, just for the young master’s affection and kindness towards you, if someone still cannot see your position in the young master’s heart, that person must be blind!"

Dugu Zixi looked at Xu Qianjin with satisfaction.

This Xu Qianjin is not bad at all! Quite the smooth talker! I’ll give him a bonus this month!

Xu Qianjin had no thought of a bonus, feeling overjoyed just from seeing the admiration in Dugu Zixi’s eyes for him.

Dugu Zixi is the future head of the Dugu Family.

If he could earn Dugu Zixi’s appreciation, he might not be confident of a limitless future, climbing higher with every step, but at least he wouldn’t have to worry about losing his job when it was time for the Dugu Family to change heirs.

Seeing the two of them go back and forth, Shen Tianxing laughed helplessly, "Alright, alright, call me whatever you wish! If anyone mocks me, I’ll only ask you!"

The last sentence, she said to Dugu Zixi.

Dugu Zixi was amused by her and laughed lightly, "Alright, if anyone dares to mock you or bully you, just tell me, and I’ll definitely sort them out for you!"

Shen Tianxing gave him a light pinch, scolding, "Enough, stop being glib! Let’s have Mr. Xu and the appraisers look at these items, and if there are no issues, let’s go!"

"Sure!"

After Dugu Zixi answered her, he told Xu Qianjin, "Old Xu, you heard what the Madam said; get to work quickly!"

Xu Qianjin responded with a smile in agreement, "Yes."

He and the three veteran appraisers proceeded to assess the batch of Song Dynasty antiques, issue certificates, and then store them in the vault until they were to be taken out for auction just before the auction began the next day.

The whole process was extremely strict, and the security was tight. Unless there were insiders from their auction house causing trouble, it would be quite difficult for outsiders to steal or swap any items from Baorongfeng Auction House’s collection.

After completing the handover, Shen Tianxing and Dugu Zixi left together.

Dugu Zixi first took Shen Tianxing to enjoy the most famous Peking duck in Capital City, then he took her on a tour of Ancient Imperial Palace, the old residence, and the ancient Imperial Garden.

Finally, he drove her to the world-renowned Great Wall.

When the two climbed the Great Wall, they were greeted with a vista that stretched wide open, brimming with greenery and bursting with life, instantly making them feel their spirits broaden as well.

Although this place wasn’t a fairyland, having a loving partner holding hands by your side made it feel just as enchanting, if not more so.

After walking around the Great Wall, they noticed it was getting late.

Shen Tianxing, remembering that she had promised to return to the Dugu Family and join the elders for dinner, said to Dugu Zixi, "Xixi, let’s go back. We can still make it for dinner with Grandpa and Grandma."

"Alright, let’s head home then!"

Dugu Zixi was just keeping her company for fun; since she wanted to leave, they would leave.

When they arrived at the Dugu Family home, they found that there were still guests present.

The guests were a middle-aged couple and a young girl dressed in trendy and eye-catching fashion.

When this family of three saw Dugu Zixi walking in, their eyes lit up immediately.

The middle-aged couple stood up enthusiastically, greeting Dugu Zixi, "Zixi, you’re back."

The young girl looked at Dugu Zixi with affection, sweetly calling out, "Brother Zixi..."

Shen Tianxing, hearing her sweetly cooing voice that was cloyingly saccharine, couldn’t help but have goosebumps.

Dugu Zixi merely nodded to them indifferently and didn’t utter a reply.

He was not familiar with these people at all and didn’t like their presumptuous behavior, so naturally, he didn’t bother to make conversation with them.

Even the usually expressionless elderly couple perked up upon seeing Dugu Zixi and Shen Tianxing return.

The elderly lady smiled and beckoned to Shen Tianxing, "Xiaoxing, come over and sit."

Shen Tianxing also gave a slight nod to the family of three before sitting next to the elderly lady.

The elegantly dressed middle-aged woman, seeing how dearly the elderly lady cherished Shen Tianxing and how she came and went with Dugu Zixi, guessed Shen Tianxing’s identity.

Nevertheless, she asked the elderly lady intentionally, "Auntie, who is this young lady...?"

The elderly lady held Shen Tianxing’s hand, replying with a smile, "This is Zixi’s fiancée, her full name is Shen Tianxing."

The elderly lady then introduced them to Shen Tianxing, "Xiaoxing, these two are Mr. Sun Likuo and Mrs. Sun from the Sun family, and that young girl is their daughter, named Sun Yongmei."

Although Shen Tianxing was reluctant to associate with them, she still responded politely, "Hello."

Sun Likuo, however, said with a smile, "So this beautiful young lady is Zixi’s fiancée. You two are indeed a good match, truly a talented man and a beautiful lady!"

Mrs. Sun’s gaze at Shen Tianxing was somewhat malevolent.

Her smile carried an obvious hint of mockery, "I heard that Miss Shen’s home is in the countryside of Suzhou, right? I wonder, with you in the countryside and Zixi in Capital City, how did you come to know each other?"