Chapter 91: Is This What You Call Trash?

Lin Xiao paid no attention to the curious gazes around him. Led by two attendants, he entered Suite Zero.

At this, the crowd gathered at the entrance could no longer remain calm. Although the so-called Three Menaces of the Capital did not have the best reputations, they were not without influence. Given their abilities, it was not surprising that they could secure a private suite at the Treasure Pavilion. But the issue was, they had entered Suite Zero.

That alone was enough to make people ponder. These three certainly did not have the qualifications to step into Suite Zero. The only possible explanation was the unfamiliar young man among them.

With this realization, many people's expressions grew thoughtful, their gazes meaningful.

Lin Xiao, oblivious to all this, did not even know what Suite Zero signified. Once he stepped inside, he was taken aback by the sheer luxury of the room. It was as if he had entered a lavish private sanctuary. The ornate decorations exuded an air of nobility, the plush sofas provided utmost comfort, and the exquisite carpets covered every inch of the floor.

A faint aroma of sandalwood lingered in the air, and through the suite’s glass walls, he could clearly see the proceedings of the auction hall below. The grand hall was resplendent, its golden splendor and dazzling lights illuminating every corner, infusing the entire venue with opulence.

The three of them settled onto the sofa, and Lin Xiao waved the attendants away. Perceptive, they withdrew at once.

Now that no outsiders were present, Hu Yu’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “Young Master, this is truly an eye-opener. So this is the legendary Suite Zero.”

“It’s just a private room. Is it really worth all this fuss?” Lin Xiao’s indifferent tone made it clear he had no idea what Suite Zero represented.

Catching on, Hu Yu hurriedly gave Lin Xiao a brief explanation about the room’s significance. Only then did Lin Xiao realize what it meant. Thinking back to the way people had looked at him as he entered, he felt a headache coming on.

If only he hadn’t made such a spectacle of himself.

“Hu, if anyone asks, just say you brought us in,” Lin Xiao instructed.

Hu Yu nodded knowingly. “Don’t worry, young master. I understand. You don’t want your identity exposed—I know how to handle it.”

Lin Xiao looked at Hu Yu with satisfaction. The boy was indeed teachable.

The suite offered every imaginable comfort, so the three did not feel bored. Quite some time passed before Wen Jingxuan finally stumbled in, looking rather disheveled. His clothes were in disarray, and there were several lipstick marks on his face.

Lin Xiao couldn’t help but give Wen Jingxuan a silent thumbs-up. That so many ex-girlfriends still pined for him was, in its own way, a sort of talent.

“You two actually left me to fend for myself? I must have misjudged you!” Wen Jingxuan was truly exasperated. Those two had just abandoned him, and he had barely managed to escape.

He dared not take it out on Lin Xiao, so he vented his frustration on Hu Yu and Sun Bin instead.

Sun Bin cracked his knuckles menacingly. “What? Was the lesson I gave you before not enough?”

Wen Jingxuan: o(′^｀)o

Crap! Two against one—no way I’m winning this. I’d better back down.

Lin Xiao ignored the playful quarrel. He could tell their friendship was genuine.

Just as he was about to speak, a knock sounded at the door.

Knock, knock, knock!

Lin Xiao was a little surprised. Who could be looking for them at this hour? Could it be those people from before, curious about who was occupying Suite Zero, coming to test the waters?

After a moment’s thought, Lin Xiao decided to let the visitor in.

“Come in,” he called.

At his word, a man entered. He stood tall and straight, dressed in a crisp, impeccably tailored uniform. His manner was refined, exuding professionalism and confidence. There was a kindly yet dignified air about him, his eyes shining with intelligence.

Upon entering, the man’s gaze immediately settled on Lin Xiao. He recognized the Three Menaces of the Capital—they could not possibly possess the Supreme VIP card of the Treasure Pavilion. Therefore, the true owner of the card could only be this unfamiliar young man.

“Good evening, sir. My name is Liu Hao, and I am the manager in charge of tonight’s auction at the Treasure Pavilion. May I trouble you to show me your VIP card?”

Liu Hao’s demeanor was flawless, and since he was affiliated with the auction, Lin Xiao had no reason to refuse. He handed over his card.

He had more or less guessed the reason for his current treatment—the elderly man who had given him the card also bore the surname Liu.

Liu Hao accepted the card with reverence. Upon seeing the card’s number, his expression grew even more respectful.

“May I ask, sir, how you came by this card?”

“It was a gift from an old friend,” Lin Xiao replied offhandedly.

Liu Hao’s face changed. He knew very well who the true owner of this card was. Yet, Lin Xiao looked so young, and referred to the card’s owner as ‘old friend’—this was certainly intriguing.

He could tell from Lin Xiao’s expression that he was not lying. As a shrewd man entrusted with running the Treasure Pavilion, Liu Hao understood this much.

He quickly returned the card with both hands. “Please keep your card safe, sir. Tonight, whatever you take an interest in at the auction, we can offer you a fifty percent discount.”

Lin Xiao: (?° ?? ?°)?

Nice! Even though Hu Yu had already said he’d cover tonight’s expenses, saving money was always a good thing. The items at the auction would inevitably carry some markup, but with a fifty percent discount, Liu Hao might even be taking a loss on his end.

Of course, Lin Xiao had no intention of being polite—after all, it wasn’t his own money.

“Very well. It feels a bit shameless, but I’ll gladly accept.”

“You are too gracious, sir. This is your privilege. If you have any further requests, I am at your service. Otherwise, I’ll take my leave.”

Liu Hao’s decisiveness, without any unnecessary pleasantries, made Lin Xiao think even more highly of him.

“Actually, now that you mention it, there is something I’d like your help with.”

Liu Hao was eager to associate himself with Lin Xiao in any way. Hearing that there was indeed something, he replied at once, “Please, feel free to instruct me.”

“It’s nothing major. I have a few items I’d like to consign for this auction, if that’s possible?”

“Of course, that’s no trouble at all. May I see what you’d like to offer? I can help assess them for you.”

“They’re nothing special—just some odds and ends,” Lin Xiao said as he began to produce the items: several bottles of pills and a few treasures he himself disdained.

Seeing these items appear out of thin air, Liu Hao immediately realized that Lin Xiao possessed a spatial ring, making him regard the young man’s identity with even greater seriousness.

At first, hearing Lin Xiao call these things ‘trash,’ Liu Hao had been a little disappointed. But when he saw the treasures, his composure began to crack.

His professionalism allowed him to suppress his astonishment. He picked up a bottle of pills, uncorked it, and took a sniff.

“Hmm? Primary Spirit-Returning Pills! And of exceptional quality!”

“Hiss—Rejuvenation Pills!”

…

After appraising everything at lightning speed, Liu Hao looked at Lin Xiao with a complex expression.

So this is what you call trash?

Do you perhaps have a misunderstanding about what trash is?

If these are trash, then most of tonight’s auction lots aren’t even worth being called that!