Genshin Impact Simulation: Starting with Melsin's Friend

Chapter 139 The First Lesson of the Rest of My Life

Silence, first silence.

The entire auction hall fell silent; one could almost hear the faint breathing and heartbeats of everyone present.

Then a chaotic murmur suddenly erupted, mixed with dismissive laughter and mockery.

Ten million Mora.

This figure is not considered high at all for the many wealthy businessmen present, and compared to those precious collectibles that cost hundreds of millions, ten million Mora is just a drop in the ocean.

However, for them, paying ten million for a mere "decorative vase" in their eyes does not seem like a worthwhile deal.

Ten million? Don't be ridiculous.

In the eyes of these shrewd businessmen, a cute little girl is nothing more than a tool for exchanging benefits. Even the most "merciful" businessmen would not offer more than two million Mora.

As for the little girl's claim of a tenfold return, no one took it seriously at all.

As a result, a bizarre scene unfolded in the venue.

The idle caravan tycoons perked up, eager to watch the spectacle and crack jokes, but as if they had all conspired, not a single one raised their paddle to bid.

They were waiting, waiting for the naive little girl on stage to succumb to the pressure and lower her price, so they could acquire this special "auction item" at the best possible price.

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On stage, as time went by, little Dolly's face gradually turned pale, her delicate little hands clenched tightly, and her light golden eyes revealed a hint of stubbornness and pleading.

She can't retreat.

The kind receptionist just told her that to buy the medicine she needed, she would need at least eight million Mora.

If we ultimately fail to purchase the medicine to save my sister, then all our efforts will be in vain.

Please, anyone, help me.

She accepts whatever the future holds.

However, all she received in response were blank masks and mocking glances.

"Hey, actually that girl is quite pretty, aren't you even a little bit tempted?"

A merchant dressed in the attire of a Fontainebleau merchant guild nudged his partner beside him and made a flippant remark.

"Heh, if it's a million Mora, I might consider it."

The portly businessman gave a disdainful sneer and continued counting the jade and agate carvings on his wrist, instantly winning the approval of the group of people around him.

"That's right. I think anyone who actually puts up ten million Mora is really out of their mind..."

"Ten million Mora, sold."

A calm voice came from the top-floor private room. The voice wasn't loud, but it instantly attracted everyone's attention.

Which sucker is it?

This was everyone's first reaction.

However, upon seeing the signboard of Humayi's family, the crowd, who had just been watching with amusement, immediately fell silent, their calm emotions turning into unease.

In the past, everyone who questioned the decisions of the Humayi Chamber of Commerce has been utterly defeated by time.

Could it be that the girl really has something special about her?

However, it's too late to regret it now. After all, in Xumi City, whether they are wealthy merchants or powerful figures, they all have to give the Huma Yi family, who are the richest family, some face.

With the hammer blow, this long and complicated deal came to a close.

Anyway, thank you.

Dolly's tense body finally relaxed a little, and a wave of exhaustion washed over her. She glanced silently in the direction of the VIP box and disappeared behind the curtain below the stage.

Her fate after that was no longer in her control.

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Late at night, the auction, which lasted for several hours, came to a successful conclusion. With the ten million Mora, Dolly finally bought the bottle of medicine to alleviate the Demonscale Disease.

She sat behind the curtain, carefully holding the small bottle of potion that shimmered with a pale green light, her golden eyes sparkling with joy.

That was my sister's hope for survival.

Now, she has finally grasped that once unattainable hope in her hands, even if it comes at a heavy price.

She could vaguely hear the auction organizer on the other side talking to another voice, seemingly finalizing the specific terms of the transaction contract.

Perhaps... calling it a contract of servitude would be more appropriate.

Dolly didn't really care. From the moment she decided to come here, she had already made a deal with her future and her sister's life.

Are you scared? Maybe.

She had considered the worst-case scenario, but at least her sister could continue to live, and although the remaining Mora was not much, it was enough to supplement the family's dire expenses.

What else could she possibly be dissatisfied with?

This is a good deal.

So when the contract was placed in front of her, she signed her name without even looking at it.

After that, she left Omos Port with her new "master," a boy wearing a black robe and a mask.

……

"I'd like to... go home, is that alright?"

"I won't sneak away."

The little girl timidly tugged at the boy's sleeve and cautiously made her request.

The boy in the black robe stopped in his tracks. He paused for a moment, then reached out and ruffled the girl's messy pink hair, gesturing for her to lead the way.

They walked through bustling streets, turning and twisting, until the crowds thinned out, and finally arrived at a low, dilapidated mud house.

"arrive."

Dolly's voice was so low it was almost inaudible. She lowered her head, looked at the potion tucked in her bosom, and silently pushed open the door.

Perhaps this is the last time she will come home.

The girl walked alone into her little mud house. Soon, faint sobbing could be heard in the room, which quickly turned into loud, desperate wailing.

That was the saddest sound a mother could utter.

Those were her children, yet she couldn't save any of them.

After a long while, the crying subsided, and the little girl pushed open the door and came out, looking back every few steps. Her eyes were red, and there were tear stains on her delicate little face.

"let's go."

she whispered.

So they left, and all that followed was silence and the sound of moonlight falling on the ground.

The road is long, seemingly endless, yet it is also short, appearing to be only a few steps away.

As they stopped, a small suburban villa stood quietly before them.

Exquisite marble walls, a small but very well maintained garden, and a wooden swing hanging in the garden.

What a beautiful house...

Dolly secretly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, staring blankly at the most magnificent residence she had ever seen in her life.

She once dreamed of earning lots of Mora so that her sister and parents could all live in such a home.

But this fantasy can only be realized in dreams.

"Dang Cang."

Just as the girl was lost in the past, a beautifully carved set of keys appeared in her hand.

She looked up, her eyes filled with shock and confusion. She gripped the keys frantically, at a loss for what to do.

The boy who took off his mask suddenly smiled. He gently patted Dolly's little head, squatted down, and looked directly into the little girl's light golden eyes.

"Dolly wants to be a great businesswoman, doesn't she?"

The girl looked somewhat surprised. She pursed her lips gently and nodded slightly.

The boy's smile deepened as he pinched the girl's soft cheek and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"Then, this is the first lesson I've taught you."

"Always read the contract carefully before signing your name."

Dolly froze. She hurriedly took out the "contract of sale" that she had never seen before, spread out the slightly crumpled paper, and silently read it word by word by the moonlight.

By mutual agreement, the following contract is hereby reached.

Party A shall contribute ten million Mora to provide a stable residence and shall fully cover the medical expenses incurred by Party B in treating Demon Scale Disease during the effective period of this contract.

The second party shall compensate the third party tenfold for all expenses and the property when the second party is able to repay them.

Based on this, by the Rock King Emperor above, those who break their promises shall be punished by being eaten by the Rock.

Signature: Mu Feng, Doli Sangmahabai

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She couldn't bear to read the following text anymore; tears blurred her vision, dripping onto the paper and spreading ink stains.

That's a really good deal, isn't it?

The girl hesitated, looking up as if she wanted to at least say thank you, but the boy had already quietly left during that time, leaving only a receding figure in the distance.

How cunning! She'll probably never be able to repay this debt in her lifetime...

Thank you, my creditor.

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