44: Disqualification

“Did your brain get kicked by a donkey or something?!”

Young Master Liu was furious upon hearing this.

He hadn't expected the doorman to actually help Shen Xi.

Couldn't such an idiot see the difference between the two of them?

Any normal person should know whose side to stand on, right?

But the doorman, as if completely unaware that something was wrong, stubbornly insisted that he queue up.

“Idiot, how dare you offend Young Master Liu? I think your days as a doorman are numbered. Do you believe that with just one word from our Young Master Liu, he can make you kneel down and beg for forgiveness?”

Beside him, the seductive woman also chimed in.

Young Master Liu was a wealthy man with a net worth of over a hundred million. Countless people were eager to fawn over him.

Yet now, he was being looked down upon by a mere doorman.

“The rules of the auction are the rules; no one can change them.”

The doorman, with a stubborn look, paid no attention to Young Master Liu's anger.

Then, he looked at Shen Xi: “Sir, please present your invitation; otherwise, entry to the restaurant is prohibited.”

Slap!

Young Master Liu couldn't hold back and was about to slap the doorman’s Face.

He had never been so disrespected before.

However, as soon as he made a move, Shen Xi knew that the other party was in for a hard time.

The doorman was not as simple as he appeared.

This was a master at the Initial Stage of Yuanqi Realm.

Otherwise, how could he serve as a doorman for the auction’s entrance?

Sure enough.

Before Young Master Liu’s palm could land, it was firmly caught by the doorman.

“Sir, if you don't know when to advance and when to retreat, I will consider you to be causing trouble at the auction. At that time…”

The doorman spoke slowly, his tiger's mouth continuously exerting force.

A playboy like Young Master Liu, whose body had long been hollowed out, naturally couldn't endure the pain and couldn't help but cry out.

“You, you let go of me… Do you know who I am? I was wrong, please let me off!”

Young Master Liu initially tried to threaten the doorman, but seeing that the other party wasn't falling for it, he could only soften his stance.

Only then did the doorman finally let go.

“Hmph!”

Young Master Liu huffed indignantly.

Losing Face in front of the seductive woman filled him with resentment.

He directly took out a bronze-colored invitation and shook it vigorously.

“I am a distinguished guest personally invited by Boss Zhou of the auction. See, a bronze invitation! You dared to lay hands on me just now. I promise, I will definitely tell Boss Zhou, and you’ll be finished.”

Young Master Liu was using his influence to oppress others.

He knew he was no match for the doorman.

However, there were many things in this world that didn't require force to solve.

As long as one's status was high enough, it was sufficient to make the other party beg for mercy.

“This guest, please present your invitation.”

The doorman didn't even bother to acknowledge Young Master Liu and again asked Shen Xi for his invitation.

Being ignored again, Young Master Liu was furious: “You idiot, this kind of low-class person obviously doesn't have an invitation; otherwise, he would have taken it out already.”

“You repeatedly ask him for an invitation; isn't this wasting everyone's time?”

“Besides, I possess a bronze invitation; don't you understand my status?”

Guests at this auction were also categorized.

Most people received ordinary invitations, and a bronze invitation was indeed considered for a distinguished guest.

Young Master Liu grew more and more smug: “I'd like to see how embarrassing it will be for you when he can't produce an invitation, after you've called him 'guest' every time. You can't even tell who the distinguished guests are; you can only be a small doorman.”

“My invitation should be a bit more Advanced than yours.” Just then, Shen Xi finally spoke.

He casually took out a gilded invitation, a sneer playing on his lips.

Upon seeing the invitation, Young Master Liu's eyes widened.

He rubbed his eyes in disbelief, then swallowed hard, making sure he hadn't seen wrong.

A gold invitation!

At this auction, only the most distinguished individuals could obtain such an invitation.

Now, it had appeared in the hands of the pauper he looked down upon?

This wasn't real!

This invitation definitely didn't belong to this pauper.

As if he had thought of something, Young Master Liu quickly shouted: “Country bumpkin, with your status, it's absolutely impossible for you to get a gold invitation. You must have stolen it from somewhere, that's right, it must be stolen! You're tired of living!”

Young Master Liu spoke with certainty.

He, with a net worth of over a hundred million, could only obtain a bronze invitation. How could Shen Xi possibly possess a gold invitation? The other party must have stolen it.

“Mr. Shen Xi, welcome to the auction. We will dispatch a professional attendant to guide you through the auction, hoping to give you an unforgettable evening.”

The doorman ignored Young Master Liu’s voice and, after glancing at the name on the invitation, revealed a kind smile.

A gold invitation was worth him lowering his posture.

As soon as he finished speaking, an attendant dressed as a bunny girl came before Shen Xi.

The attendant bowed: “Mr. Shen Xi, my name is Xiao Mei, and I will be guiding you through the auction tonight. Whatever your needs, I can fulfill them.”

Xiao Mei emphasized the words “whatever” and “them,” her gaze direct and filled with a sense of allure.

“Mm!”

Shen Xi nodded, not distracted by Xiao Mei’s beauty.

If he were to be moved and lose focus over such a small matter, he wouldn't amount to much.

On the other hand, Young Master Liu, the moment Xiao Mei appeared, his eyes became lecherous.

The auction's attendants were all top-tier beauties. In comparison, the seductive woman beside him clearly couldn't compare.

It wasn't until Shen Xi followed Xiao Mei into the hotel that Young Master Liu reluctantly withdrew his gaze.

Then, he belatedly reacted: “You damned dog, didn’t you hear what I said? His invitation must be stolen! With his status, how could he possibly get a gold invitation?!”

“For an auction of this scale, we naturally strictly vet the identities of our guests. It's impossible for us to mistake any guest. The invitation is merely one method of identification. You're foolish, don't assume everyone else is as foolish as you are.” The doorman finally spoke, his tone filled with undisguised mockery.

Upon hearing this, Young Master Liu was stunned.

He naturally didn't know that to ensure the smooth running of the auction, hidden guards were stationed within a ten-li radius of the hotel.

As soon as anyone stepped within that ten-li range, the hidden guards would have already confirmed their identity.

The invitation was merely the final identification check.

“Furthermore, you have provoked me repeatedly. I hereby announce that your qualification to enter the auction is revoked. Now, get out of my sight!”

The doorman’s expression instantly darkened.

The aura of the Initial Stage of Yuanqi pressed towards Young Master Liu.