The Female Lead Decides to Act Wickedly

Chapter 630: Chapter 255: System Calls Me to Save the Day (Part 12)_3

”He said he was going to the town to earn money, but it’s been several days now, and he hasn’t brought back a single penny.”

Granny Qiao wasn’t one to jump to conclusions, but occasionally, when Mr. Qiao came to fetch water and chop firewood, she would indirectly ask him about it.

As a result, Jiao Jiao didn’t lie—it was just that Mr. Qiao couldn’t help but sigh whenever he heard the name of Zhenbang.

Damn!

What else did Granny Qiao not understand?

Her grandson had been led astray by bad company. He claimed he had connections and could make big money, but in reality, he just talked big, deceived his family, and continued to mess around outside!

”Sigh, Zhenbang, wanting to earn money is good, but our family really doesn’t have anything valuable. Why don’t you, as before, trade some mountain goods and eggs and make a small profit?”

Granny Qiao tentatively suggested.

Zhenbang opened his mouth, trying to give his grandmother a reassuring smile.

But he really couldn’t smile; in the end, he gave a bitter laugh and left the old house.

Watching her grandson’s dejected back, a decisive glint flashed in Granny Qiao’s eyes.

”Not good, Tiantian, the male lead’s grandmother is going to burn the Ancient Embroidery Pattern!”

Student Xiao D, who had activated the God’s Eye View, was dutifully playing the role of omnipotent surveillance.

Sensing something unusual about Granny Qiao, it hurriedly jumped out to report.

”Did Zhenbang visit her?”

He Tiantian was somewhat surprised upon hearing this news, but quickly figured it out.

Zhenbang must have gone to Granny Qiao for one last verification.

He Tiantian had laid the groundwork earlier, and because of Qian Xiue, Zhenbang would have become even more impatient, inevitably frightening Granny Qiao.

To permanently eliminate future issues, Granny Qiao decided to burn the Ancient Embroidery Pattern.

Although she was somewhat reluctant, for the safety of the Qiao Family and to curb the potential of Zhenbang squandering, Granny Qiao, who always knew how to make sacrifices, finally made a decision!

Indeed, she was someone who had seen a lot of the world, and very resolute!

”That Ancient Embroidery Pattern is a treasure; it would be such a pity if it were really burnt!”

Student Xiao D felt a little heartbroken and rambled on.

”Don’t worry, I’ve secretly looked at it already and can reproduce it verbatim.”

He Tiantian didn’t visit the old lady at the old house just to act and lay foundations—she also took the opportunity when the old lady was napping to quietly locate the Ancient Embroidery Pattern.

He Tiantian had Shen Yan’s Super Brain, and she tried some methods to enhance her memory to expand her mind.

Now, He Tiantian slowly figured out her own memorization method; even though it wasn’t the godly Divine Skill of an unforgettable memory, she could remember the most content in the shortest time.

Furthermore, He Tiantian also received the Treasure Box reward from the last world—Bai Wei’s Embroidery Skill.

Being an expert, reciting the Ancient Embroidery Pattern was doubly effective for her.

Thus, having looked at it only twice, He Tiantian completely mastered all the techniques from the Ancient Embroidery Pattern and could recite it entirely.

”Oh, right, I forgot about that! But, Tiantian, your memory is really getting better!”

Student Xiao D hopped a little with its round body and sincerely admired.

”...It’s okay. After I leave the Qiao Family, I will recreate a copy of the Ancient Embroidery Pattern and then find the real owners to return it!”

He Tiantian had carefully studied the Ancient Embroidery Pattern, naturally not missing the fine print on the title page.

And these small characters clearly stated that the Ancient Embroidery Pattern originated from a noble embroidery family with the last name Gu.

Just that, during the Republic era, the Gu Family had suffered a great calamity, and the once large family was scattered.

Coincidentally, the previous master whom Granny Qiao served was surnamed Gu.

Miss Gu was to move to Hong Kong with her husband’s family, but Granny Qiao didn’t want to follow; she took advantage of the chaos to flee the household, and also stole a jewelry box from the young mistress.

The Ancient Embroidery Pattern was hidden in the compartment of the box, and Granny Qiao didn’t understand its value, but she was shrewd—the fact that the mistress hid things inside meant they were extremely precious!

The jewelry was pawned off, and even the box was sold for money, but Granny Qiao kept solely the Ancient Embroidery Pattern.

For one thing, it was hard to sell; for another, Granny Qiao felt it was a heritage-worthy treasure.

He Tiantian didn’t know this past of Granny Qiao, but the Embroidery Pattern clearly stated it belonged to the Gu Family.

And the way Granny Qiao acted evasively and defensively when mentioning the Embroidery Pattern, He Tiantian couldn’t help but speculate: the old lady’s way of acquiring it might not be honorable.

Either way, returning items to their rightful owner was a timeless principle.

He Tiantian had made her decision and hence wasn’t concerned anymore.

However, half an hour later, Student Xiao D started shouting frantically in her sea of consciousness: ”Tiantian! Tiantian! It’s bad! While the male lead’s grandmother was burning the Ancient Embroidery Pattern, the kitchen accidentally caught fire, now the whole old house is burning!”

Almost simultaneously, cries also erupted from the street outside: ”Not good! There’s a fire! Come quickly to put it out!”

When He Tiantian and the Qiao Family ran to the old Qiao house, the dilapidated courtyard was already engulfed in flames.

”Mom!”

”Granny!”

Mr. Qiao and Zhenbang, father and son, were screaming heartbreakingly...