Si Ye took Chen Xu to an auction. The venue was filled with wealthy people, and due to Si Ye’s status, the manager personally escorted them to a private box, warmly offering them drinks, wine, and a variety of delicacies.
“If you see anything you like, you can bid for it,” Si Ye leaned over and whispered into Chen Xu’s ear.
“No need, Uncle Si. I’m just here to look.” Chen Xu wasn’t particularly fond of luxury goods, nor was he someone who spent money lavishly. He assumed that Si Ye had simply brought him along for company today, but little did he know, the true protagonist of the evening was actually himself.
The manager standing nearby was deep in thought, trying to figure out Chen Xu’s identity. He racked his brain but couldn’t quite determine the exact relationship between Chen Xu and Si Ye.
Chen Xu called Si Ye “Uncle Si,” but the way Si Ye treated Chen Xu didn’t resemble that of a typical uncle-nephew relationship. If they were lovers, why would he call him uncle? Could this be some kind of rich people’s kink?
Moreover, Si Ye, the head of the Si family, despite being only twenty-eight years old, was famous for his self-discipline. When competitors once spread rumors that Si Ye was infertile, many people found it regrettable, but that didn’t stop men and women alike from throwing themselves at him. Yet, throughout the years, Si Ye had never had a lover—not even a casual fling. He devoted himself solely to work, as if nothing else existed in his world.
Now, bringing someone out so openly… Could it be that someone had finally plucked this untouchable flower?
When the auction began, Chen Xu wasn’t particularly interested—until a pair of sapphire earrings appeared. He looked at them a little longer than usual. The sapphires weren’t large, but their quality was exceptional—crystal clear with a rich, mesmerizing hue, like a condensed ocean in each gem.
The starting bid was 1.5 million, and people quickly began raising their offers. When the price reached 3.5 million, the bidding gradually slowed down. Chen Xu thought the earrings would go to the guest in the opposite private box, but suddenly, Si Ye placed a bid.
It seemed the guest in the opposite box wasn’t short on money either and kept competing with Si Ye. The earrings, originally worth just 1.5 million, were pushed up to 5 million between the two of them.
Chen Xu winced at the thought of the money spent, but then he reminded himself that for Si Ye, this amount was just a drop in the ocean. In the end, Si Ye won the earrings for 6.5 million.
Without batting an eye, Si Ye swiped his card. The manager respectfully presented the elegantly packaged earrings, and Si Ye didn’t even open the box to check. He simply placed it in Chen Xu’s hands.
It was only then that Chen Xu realized—Si Ye had bought the earrings for him.
“Uncle Si, thank you for your generosity, but this is too valuable. I can’t accept it.” If he had known that simply looking at an item longer would result in Si Ye buying it for him, he would have been more careful with his gaze.
Si Ye pressed his hand over the box, pushing it back toward Chen Xu. “A reward for being the top scorer in the national college entrance exam.”
The manager and his staff, standing nearby, instantly widened their eyes in shock. Damn! He was the top scorer in the national exam? No wonder Si Ye spoiled him like this! If their own families had produced a top scorer, they’d probably be willing to pluck the moon from the sky for them.
Chen Xu stared blankly at Si Ye, his heart swelling with warmth, like it was soaking in lukewarm water—sour yet full. “Thank you, Uncle Si.”
“You’re welcome.” Si Ye raised his hand and gently patted Chen Xu’s head.
“Anything else you like?”
Chen Xu quickly shook his head. “No, no. This is already great. I really like it.”
Seeing this, Si Ye felt a little disappointed and regretful. The kid was great in every way, just a little too well-behaved. Just 6 million worth of jewelry, and he was already satisfied.
After leaving the auction, they had lunch together. Then, Si Ye took Chen Xu to watch a stage play. Chen Xu loved it and spent the entire time afterward excitedly discussing the plot with Si Ye. His face was lit up with joy, his expression animated. Si Ye listened quietly, occasionally chiming in with his own thoughts. Surprisingly, their perspectives often aligned, showing an unexpected level of harmony.
For dinner, they went to a restaurant with a panoramic view of A City’s skyline. The food and ambiance were excellent, except for one thing that Chen Xu found baffling—there were roses on their table, the lighting was particularly dim and romantic, and a violinist was playing in the background with a soft, melodious tune.
If it had been anyone else sitting across from him, Chen Xu would have thought they were about to confess their love.
But this was Si Ye—his uncle, his elder.
“Excuse me, could you remove the roses? And please turn up the lights a bit,” Chen Xu asked the waiter. Then he turned to the violinist and added, “Could you play a different piece?”
The waiter was stunned and instinctively looked toward Si Ye. Si Ye found it amusing—his little friend was just too adorable.
“Do as he says.”
Once everything was adjusted, Chen Xu finally breathed a sigh of relief and sat down, still muttering to Si Ye, “This restaurant probably assumes that as long as two people dine together, they must be a couple. That’s so awkward.”
Si Ye smiled without responding. Meanwhile, the violinist inwardly thought, *Hey, don’t pin this on our restaurant!*
After dinner, Si Ye settled the bill, and they walked out together.
“The driver is already downstairs,” Si Ye informed him.
Chen Xu had been keeping a regular schedule lately, and since it was already close to 10 p.m., he was feeling a bit sleepy. Rubbing his eyes, he replied, “Mm, okay.”
“Tired?” Si Ye asked softly.
“A little, but it’s fine.” Chen Xu had had a fulfilling and joyful day. He used to think Si Ye was a rigid person, but ever since his rebirth, Si Ye had been slowly breaking all his previous stereotypes.
“Mr. Si, what a coincidence meeting you here,” a stunning woman with a graceful figure approached them.
Chen Xu squinted slightly, feeling that she looked familiar, but he couldn’t immediately recall who she was.
“Hello,” Si Ye responded coldly.
The woman wasn’t deterred by his aloof attitude. Instead, she smiled charmingly and continued chatting with him.
Chen Xu frowned as he finally remembered who she was. Her name was Bai Churui, a rising film queen and Si Ye’s rumored girlfriend. In his previous life, before he died, there were already rumors that Bai Churui was about to marry into the Si family and become Mrs. Si.
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