I raised stunning young ladies, but they all wanted to possess me.

Cecilia noticed the gaze on the second floor quickly shift away. Her icy blue eyes subtly swept in that direction, catching a glimpse of a figure behind the glass.

He looked sickly and pale, but...

It tasted surprisingly good.

He is a very charming young man.

Her gaze slowly swept around the auction house lobby once more.

Many people who came into her line of sight subconsciously looked away, either lowering their heads or pretending to talk, not daring to look at her for long.

The corners of the girl's mouth curved upwards almost imperceptibly, forming a faint yet breathtaking arc.

That smile made many young men who were secretly watching her lose their focus instantly.

Of course, this also includes Bai Zikong, who was standing behind Li Zhengguo.

He felt his heart skip a beat, and all he could think of were those icy blue eyes and that faint smile.

It's not surprising; that's how it's written in the book—Bai Zikong fell in love at first sight...

Standing next to his daughter, Chen Sinian's hands were hidden in his sleeves, and he was trembling slightly with excitement.

She laughed! My daughter actually laughed!

Master Gu Yan is amazing!

This is only the beginning, the plan hasn't even officially started yet, and there are already results?

No wonder he's the number one psychological counselor in the Great Xia!

He quickly took a deep breath, reminding himself to stay calm, and maintained the composure expected of a father.

He stepped forward: "Lia, is Daddy pushing you to the central stage?"

Cecilia gently shook her head.

"Aunt Tian, ​​I'm not feeling well."

"You can host this auction for me. I can watch from the private room upstairs; it'll be just as good."

She turned to the middle-aged head maid who had been standing respectfully to her side, her voice cool and calm.

The head maid, who was called Aunt Tian, ​​was taken aback, and her heart skipped a beat.

Something's not right! Why did the young lady suddenly change her mind?

In Master Gu Yan's plan, the young lady needs to be on stage to have eye contact with the male lead, Bai Zikong, and only then can she naturally see the painting!

They've been rehearsing for so long!

"Aunt Tian, ​​is there a problem?"

Cecilia looked at her with her icy blue eyes, her tone calm, but a faint scrutiny seemed to flash in her eyes.

"Of course! Leah, you can go wherever you want! Your health is the most important thing!"

Chen Sinian was also anxious, but he reacted quickly and immediately interrupted with a smile.

As he spoke, he gave Aunt Tian a wink.

Aunt Tian received the signal, suppressed her panic, and bowed respectfully: "Yes, Miss. I understand."

She tidied her appearance, composed herself, and turned to walk towards the central podium.

Chen Sinian then pushed Cecilia's wheelchair toward the private elevator leading to the second floor.

This scene shocked everyone in the hall who knew about it.

Has the plan changed?

Even Gu Yan, who was in a private room on the second floor, was stunned for a moment.

In the original story, Cecilia first met Bai Zikong while hosting an auction on stage.

Now she's not going on stage anymore, but going to the private rooms?

How can we perform like this?

But he quickly calmed down.

The plot is just a reference; reality is always subject to change.

Only the core events.

The fact that Bai Zikong took a picture of that painting for her could happen.

Whether you see it on stage or in a private room, there's not much difference.

Cecilia was in a private room, which actually gave her a better view and allowed her to see the whole room clearly.

"Everyone, don't panic. The plan will proceed as scheduled."

"Aunt Tian, ​​please continue hosting as usual."

"Bai Zikong, watch your timing."

"Boss Chen, hold on."

He immediately spoke in a low but steady voice onto the public audio channel that connected everyone's invisible earpieces.

His calm and powerful voice entered everyone's ears through the headphones, like a reassuring pill.

The people who were initially flustered quickly calmed down upon hearing Gu Yan's voice.

Yes, Master Gu Yan is here.

What's there to be afraid of?

Inside the auction hall, everyone tried their best to act as if nothing was wrong, but their eyes couldn't help but dart towards the elevator.

The elevator quickly reached the top floor.

Chen Sinian pushed the wheelchair out. The rooftop corridor was quiet, covered with thick carpets, and lined with luxurious private rooms on both sides.

He had originally planned to send his daughter to room number two.

Gu Yan is using room number one and is currently directing the overall operation from inside.

Just as they passed the door of VIP room number one, Cecilia gently placed her hand on the armrest of the wheelchair, and the wheelchair stopped.

Chen Sinian's heart skipped a beat. He quickly composed himself and asked, "Lia, what's wrong?"

"Father, what I heard talking about when I came in..."

"What kind of person do you think Gu Yan is?"

Cecilia stared at the closed door of the private room with her icy blue eyes and asked softly.

Gu Yan became famous at the age of ten. Not only in Great Xia, but also internationally, many people know him.

Although he has mainly worked for the Lin and Pei families for the past six years, and his reputation is not as great as before, those who need to know him still know him.

Chen Sinian was stunned.

He didn't expect his daughter to ask this question suddenly.

To ensure absolute privacy for VIP guests, no surveillance equipment was installed in the corridor of the rooftop private rooms.

Now he can only rely on himself.

"This... was kicked out by the Lin and Pei families. I heard he's dishonest and lecherous."

"But... after all, he is the number one psychological counselor in our Great Xia, so I, as his father, still have to give him some face."

He quickly went through the persona Gu Yan had created for him before speaking.

"Yeah?"

Cecilia suddenly burst out laughing.

It was very soft, but Chen Sinian heard it clearly.

"What's wrong?"

Chen Sinian was both happy that his daughter was smiling and afraid that she would notice something was wrong, so he was so nervous that his palms were sweating.

Cecilia murmured in a voice only she could hear, "Father..."

"Do you know that you can't hide your lies at all?"

Chen Sinian didn't hear him clearly: "Lia, what did you say?"

"It's nothing."

Cecilia shook her head, then raised her hand, her slender index finger pointing directly to the door of the number one private room in front of her. "I'll rest here."

"Lia, this is Gu Yan's private room."

"I heard he's... a womanizer. You should go to room number two."

Chen Sinian's lips twitched.

Ever since that incident in Italy, my daughter has developed an extreme aversion to and wariness of men.

Even after he said that, his daughter still wanted to go into Gu Yan's room?

Little did he know that his precious daughter had developed a great interest in the boy he described as having a notorious reputation.

"Father, have you forgotten my abilities? It's alright."

Cecilia glanced at her father with her icy blue eyes, her tone calm.

Her ability is magnetic manipulation, and she is a national-level S-class superhuman.

If anything is really wrong, she has plenty of ways to deal with it.

"Father, you're acting a little strange today."

"Is there something you're hiding from me?"

Chen Sinian wanted to persuade her again, but Cecilia spoke again, her voice carrying a faint hint of inquiry.

Chen Sinian's heart tightened, and he quickly waved his hand, "How could that be!"

"I was just worried about you..."

"Alright, alright, go in, go in."

He was afraid that if he continued talking, he would give himself away.