Chapter 192: The Housewarming and Auction Begin (Seeking Monthly Votes)

The most dumbfounded was Nima. Just moments ago, Su Mali had invited them all for a meal without minding their bugs, and now Jing Shu’s house was acting so pretentious. Su Mali suddenly slapped her face right in front of everyone.

But since Su Mali was the one inviting everyone to eat, it could be assumed that the food must be extremely valuable. Even if it was awkward, they couldn’t just say they wouldn’t eat.

Zhang Ling Ling awkwardly said, “So, what should we do? We can’t clean off the red worms.”

Su Mali lectured, “Having bugs on you is very unhygienic. I hate bugs the most, so you must soak clean in my saltwater pool before coming in. Alright, let’s go. By the way, Jing Shu, don’t forget to bring the things you need.”

The incident with Zhou Dafu was thus over. After all, eating was the most important thing.

At that moment, another oil-burning Hummer entered the community. A man in a closed raincoat got out and told the driver, “You go park first.” He then turned to Su Mali and said, “Hi, dear Miss Mary, I’m here. Oh, these are…”

Su Mali replied, “Ah Yu, you’re here. Let me introduce you to my high school classmates.” She turned to the group and continued, “This is my friend Ah Yu. Let’s go inside; everything should be ready.”

“That’s great,” the man said without any disdain or mockery, speaking so calmly it felt like he was ignoring ants...

Jing Shu returned home, grabbed a potted plant, changed her clothes, and casually followed the group. She was actually quite curious about what Su Mali’s house was like. In her past life, she hadn’t managed to visit for various reasons, but she didn’t have any regrets about it.

The group silently followed Su Mali. Previously, they had been so excited about Su Mali’s invitation to dine that they lost their heads. Now, seeing them again was like a group of beggars mooching food and drinks at a landlord’s house, while the landlord’s class constantly mocked how poor and unrefined they were...

Regardless, they were still much better off than those gathered at Su Mali’s villa entrance watching the spectacle. Today, the government had arranged for a large number of people to move into Banana Community. Only this area was brightly lit and playing music, creating a grand setup that attracted many residents to come and take a look.

Even in the post-apocalyptic world, Su Mali’s main gate was luxurious and grandiose. Two rows of uniformed greeters stood at the entrance, each holding a plate with a clean long bath towel, making the surrounding onlookers' eyes widen once again.

In front of the gate was a three-meter-long swimming pool tunnel that had been hurriedly constructed overnight, steaming with hot air. Compared to the simple pool at Jing Shu’s entrance, this one was clearly much more upscale.

Su Mali and Ah Yu were the first to walk out of the pool, passing through the tunnel. The red worms on their raincoats were gone. The greeters quickly offered them towels to dry their raincoats. Su Mali then took off her raincoat, revealing a pink princess dress and dark princess curls, looking exceptionally cute.

The man who had taken off his raincoat had delicate features and was wearing a blue suit, appearing very gentlemanly.

“Everyone must soak in the pool to clean off the red worms before coming upstairs,” Su Mali instructed.

The group walked out of the pool. Since Su Mali had said they needed to clean off thoroughly before going up, they dutifully did so. From time to time, more people arrived in energy cars or luxury cars in small groups.

Most were wearing closed raincoats to ensure they had no bugs on them. Seeing groups of people seriously bathing in the pool, they couldn’t help but whisper among themselves, “The bugs are so layered it’s embarrassing.”

“Did Su Mali invite them too? Why are they so insistent?”

“Yes, they’re high school classmates. They look so pitiful.”

“ Su Mali is still so naive. This time it’s an auction event. She’s inviting everyone, but what can they possibly bring to the table?”

“Alright, let’s keep our distance from them later. It’s not that we look down on them, but if bugs jump onto us, it’d be so gross.”

“Shh, don’t let Su Mali hear you. She’ll lecture you for half an hour. She’s very sentimental.”

Jing Shu shook her head at the harsh sarcasm. Although some wealthy people were highly cultured and didn’t gossip, most people didn’t want to befriend those with vastly different backgrounds. They not only lacked common language but also had different living habits.

It was easy to imagine that some classmates handling their private red worm issues in the pool were mortified beyond belief.

It felt like being a guest at someone’s house where the host demands you wash your smelly feet while a group of people around you scorn your foot odor.

However, no matter what, once they finally cleaned up, they quickly went upstairs, took dry towels, and comfortably wiped themselves clean. After each person stated their name, they were led inside.

Inside the villa, after removing their raincoats, Jing Shu wore casual clothes, holding two potted plants, and followed everyone. The villa was brightly lit everywhere, devoid of any post-apocalyptic feel, making those accustomed to darkness feel a bit dazzled.

The villa courtyard was vast, likely formed by connecting several villa courtyards into a huge U-shaped banquet area. Two rows of tables were lined up straight, each table already set with some appetizers and nameplates. Every three seats had a server.

In the middle were various items displayed, and at the front was a huge electronic screen listing the items for this auction.

Su Mali sat like an empress in the front seat, holding a microphone. “Everyone, please take a seat according to your name. Don’t sit randomly. Su Mali’s housewarming and auction are about to begin!” The young lady was very excited.

“It’s so high-end.”

“Wow, so much food! This is a set meal, one person per table. I thought it was one large table of food. We’re using chopsticks to pick up the food, so I’d definitely grab a few bowls first and take some home.”

“So old-fashioned and unhygienic. Do you think those people would want to share a dish with you?”

The group felt overwhelmed, almost like Granny Liu visiting the Grand View Garden, unable to keep up. They couldn’t imagine why, even in the post-apocalyptic world, there wasn’t a shortage of food here. At the same time, they got a more intuitive understanding of Su Mali for the first time.

Each found their place at the end of the table line, but Jing Shu was seated at the first spot on the lower left, right next to Su Mali. Jing Shu felt that Su Mali valued her placement probably because her honeysuckle had saved one of Su Mali’s friends…?

But that couldn’t be right. As soon as Jing Shu sat down, Su Mali covered her mouth and giggled foolishly. She looked happily at Jing Shu and said, “You’ve raised them so well. Now I can watch you stream your eating.”

…

“Look, Su Mali treats Jing Shu differently.”

“ Su Mali still looks down on us like everyone else.”

(End of Chapter)