As they watched Little Tiger Girl pull the young master away and disappear at the door, everyone was stunned for a moment. Then many people simultaneously let out a cry of despair, because when they had indulged in ordering dishes, they had already far exceeded their ability to pay. This meal would leave them broke.
Some people were thankful that they hadn't had a chance to order yet, so they quickly got up and left. The crowd squeezed toward the door, just as they had come. They came and left in a rush.
And for those who had already placed their orders, seeing the hurried crowd, they had an idea: to leave directly, since the food had not yet been served.
One person leaving led to others following suit. Soon, the once crowded Smiling Elegant Pavilion became empty, and even some who were already eating didn't go to settle the bill, taking advantage of the crowd to dash off.
These freeloading guests, combined with the unpaid order that the kitchen had already started preparing, resulted in who knows how much loss for the Smiling Elegant Pavilion.
As a result, the boss of the Smiling Elegant Pavilion regretted why he had coveted a little advantage, and had lost a lot for the sake of a little gain.
As for this, the protagonist, Thirteenth Young Master of the Ye family, also known as our young master Thirteen, remains clueless. He is now roaming around with Little Tiger Girl, looking to see if there's anything to buy and splurge on. Of course, before this, he casually found a roadside stall and had his desired fish ball noodles.
Although he was an extreme spendthrift, he had no airs of nobility. Eating at roadside stalls happened from time to time.
Perhaps because he had no concept of airs, no understanding of the difference between himself and ordinary people, and the people around him always protected him from any harm.
Just like Little Tiger Girl, who is now by his side, also known as Tiger Girl, always guarding him from being deceived, and ensuring his personal safety, sticking to him every step of the way. From childhood to adulthood, this has been the case. This also makes up for some of the shortcomings of our young master Thirteen, whether in terms of intelligence or strength. Over the past five years, Little Tiger Girl has always been with the young master Thirteen, not only playing the role of a maid but also bearing the responsibility of being a bodyguard, and at times assuming the role of a family member.
Perhaps, most of the time, it was growing up together as childhood friends, with that pure and innocent relationship.
On the street, young master Thirteen walked slowly, looking at the shops on both sides, considering where to go. At this moment, a sign above his head suddenly became loose and fell straight towards him.
"Bang!" Tiger Girl leaped up and kicked the sign away with a spinning kick. Then she continued speaking to young master Thirteen as if nothing had happened.
Similarly, young master Thirteen had no idea that this had happened and continued enthusiastically on his shopping spree.
Similar situations have occurred countless times. Of course, this was not deliberate; they were just accidents. Each time, Tiger Girl resolved the situation without young master Thirteen knowing, and she didn't even shout a warning, because she didn't think it was necessary.
"Young Master, we need to go home early today, as we have to go to the palace tonight." Tiger Girl spoke up to remind him.
"I know, this year we celebrate our birthdays at my wife's place." Young master Thirteen said, now he seemed much more articulate, not like before when he used to take ages to organize his thoughts.
"As long as you remember, we'll shop for another hour and then go home." Tiger Girl gave young master Thirteen a deadline, the maximum she could provide.
Wife... This term made Tiger Girl feel a bit strange, because she understood young master Thirteen the most and knew that he had no idea what 'wife' really meant.
Speaking of his wife, she is the imperial little princess with whom he has a marriage engagement. Oh, no, she is not a little princess anymore, because she is no longer the youngest; she already has sisters, not just one.
Now, she is called the Seventh Princess, or simply Seven Princess.
Young master Thirteen doesn't seem to know the name of Seven Princess, he just knows that she is his future wife. Of course, this is what others have told him.
As Seven Princess and he share the same birthday, their birthday celebrations have always been held together, alternating between their families. If this year is at the Ye family, then next year it will be at the palace, and vice versa.
Today happens to be his birthday, and he is using his birthday as an excuse to indulge in a spree, but so far, he seems to have not found a place to splurge.
"Oh, by the way, since it's my wife's birthday, I'll buy her a birthday present. Let's go to the auction house." Young master Thirteen suddenly remembered this issue, as both Tiger Girl and Dragon Anqi had told him that girls must receive gifts on their birthdays.
However, he only knew that he had to give a gift, but he had no idea what kind of gift he should buy. This is why he didn't go to the usual jewelry or clothing stores, but ran to the auction house, as he wanted to buy the most expensive thing.
Because for him, it's all about buying the expensive thing, not the right thing. The auction house is a very familiar place for him, as he often visits it.
"Thirteenth Young Master, you're here. Come, take the Young Master to the VIP room." Just as young master Thirteen entered the auction house, the person in charge appeared and warmly greeted him.
"Who is this noble young master? Our boss is treating him like he's his father." A very obvious newcomer asked.
"That's right, he can be considered a father figure. This young master is our biggest benefactor. He is Thirteenth Young Master of the Ye family, and every time he comes to our auction house, he competes with others, and he has never lost." An "elderly man" answered.
"Never lost once? How is that possible? Does no one dare to compete with him?"
"It's not that they don't dare to compete, but rather that nobody can outbid him. Whatever he wants, he never gives up. No matter how high you bid, he can always bid higher."
"In that case, as long as someone keeps pushing the price up with him, won't we make a fortune?"
"Your thinking is too naive. Who is he? Thirteenth Young Master of the Ye family. If someone deliberately competes with him, it will definitely offend the Ye family. While the Ye family may not be able to do anything to this young master, it doesn't mean they won't do anything to others. Of course, you can compete with him within reason."
"Oh, I see."
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