Reborn As Super Heiress

Chapter 650: Chapter 647: How Do You Want to Compare?

Gu Xu laughed and said, ”To see you sooner, these past few days I’ve been looking for ways to speed up the progress of my tasks. Thankfully, I finally made it in time. My wife, aren’t I good?”

Huo Sining’s heart felt sour and tingly, and she was torn between the urge to cry and laugh, her eyes brimming red. After remaining silent for a few seconds, she gently patted Gu Xu’s chest and scolded, ”You fool!”

One always has a soft spot for their own partner; Huo Sining gave Gu Xu an unamused look, and despite not saying much, her hand quietly reached for Gu Xu’s back. While massaging him, she gradually infused his body with the Spirit of Azure Pearl through his back.

Feeling the streams of cold energy flowing up his spine and spreading throughout his body, Gu Xu’s whole body tensed up instantly.

This sensation was exactly the same as when he had been shot in S City; his wife was using the same method to help him again.

As the flow of energy circulated through his body, Gu Xu felt an indescribable comfort and freedom, so much so that, were it not for the banquet hall being filled with people, he would have been unable to restrain a groan.

”Does it feel better?” Huo Sining asked with concern.

Gu Xu nodded, ”Much better. Is this the Qigong Massage Technique you used when treating my great-uncle?”

Huo Sining nodded, ”Yes, that’s right. How is it, impressive, isn’t it?”

Gu Xu laughed, ”Impressive. How could my wife not be?”

Huo Sining gave Gu Xu an exasperated look, ”Go away, stop talking nonsense!”

”No, I’m being very serious. My wife is truly remarkable. Otherwise, how could she have found a husband like me?”

Huo Sining couldn’t help but spit at him, ”Pah, shameless! Whose husband are you, don’t talk nonsense, you’re not yet!”

The two engaged in playful banter, and time flew by quickly, but it was torturous for the single dog, Comrade Ouyang Jun sitting beside them. His heart felt clogged whenever he saw Huo Sining and Gu Xu interacting, so he opted to switch tables, adhering to the principle of ’out of sight, out of mind.’

A high-society banquet naturally wasn’t just about drinking a bit of wine, especially since Liu Chongren had invited so many jewelers; it couldn’t be just as simple as a group of jewelers chatting idly.

Indeed, halfway through the party, Liu Yuxuan took the stage. The young lady gave some welcoming remarks and delivered a birthday speech.

Just when everyone thought the matter would conclude there, Liu Yuxuan suddenly turned her gaze towards Huo Sining, her lips curling into a smug smile, and said:

”I appreciate everyone taking time to attend my grandfather’s banquet at our humble home today, and I actually wanted to seize this opportunity for a grand gamble. A few days ago, I won a huge jade rough in Myanmar. I plan to unveil this rough right here as a birthday present for my grandfather.”

The guests who had been drinking with lukewarm interest were all stirred up upon hearing Liu Yuxuan’s words.

Although everyone present had seen their share of the world, this was the first time they had encountered a live jadeite gambling session as a birthday gift.

If the rough increases in value once cut, it’s all good, but if it crashes after being cut open, it would be an utter embarrassment.

But such thrilling events were naturally what everyone wanted to witness, as almost all the jewelers present were gamblers with a special fervor for gambling on stones. Whether betting on a rise or fall, as long as it was about gambling on stones, they would get extremely excited.

”The stones will be brought up shortly, and those who want to see and handle the roughs are welcome to come up on stage,”

”We have placed a box on the stage, and the emcee will provide paper and pens. If anyone here can guess what kind of jade is inside this rough, just write it down and drop it in the box. Once the rough is opened, guests who guess correctly will receive an unexpected gift.”

At this moment, Miss Huo Sining understood what Liu Yuxuan was doing—she was trying to create a scene for herself.

After losing to her in Ruili’s gambling match and forfeiting the chance to attend the domestic jade public plate, Huo Sining had guessed that Liu Yuxuan would not let her off the hook. Huo Sining really wanted to know what Liu Yuxuan was planning, so she watched the stage without blinking.

As expected, after Liu Yuxuan’s gaze swept over the crowd, she suddenly looked towards Miss Huo Sining and said, ”Miss Huo Sining, I lost to you last time in Ruili, and honestly, I’m not quite content with it. So how about we have a fair competition this time?”

Huo Sining knew that this woman had come for her, but she had no fear; after all, she would deal with whatever came her way. Huo Sining was not a soft persimmon that just anyone could pinch.

Upon hearing Liu Yuxuan call her out directly, all eyes inevitably followed Liu Yuxuan’s gaze towards Miss Huo Sining.

Miss Huo Sining knew that if she refused at this time, it would be a snub to Liu Yuxuan’s face, and likely everyone would think she was a guest who didn’t know how to appreciate kindness.

Liu Yuxuan intended to force Miss Huo Sining to show herself by calling out her name in front of so many people.

Well aware of Liu Yuxuan’s intentions, Miss Huo Sining stood up gracefully and said, ”How would you like to bet?”

”Miss Huo? Is this woman the same Miss Huo who cut out the Jade Heaven Bead and imperial green in Ruili?”

”She looks very young, even younger than Master Liu’s granddaughter, right? I wonder who she learned to gamble on stones from, how come we’ve never heard of her before?”

”No idea, but it seems she suddenly emerged this year. However, that’s not the point. The point is this woman has a lot of fine jadeite. Did you know about a Jade Beauty studio that popped up online recently? That studio displayed a lot of jade roughs, all belonging to this woman. She has almost all sorts of high-grade jade roughs, and just the estimated value of those materials is over a hundred million.”

”This woman is that amazing? My goodness, whoever marries her will be hitting the jackpot, won’t they?”

”...”

Miss Huo Sining, seemingly oblivious to the surrounding chatter, smiled faintly at Gu Xu beside her and stood up to ask Miss Liu on the stage, ”How do you want to compare?”

Miss Huo Sining asked the question very casually, as if inquiring whether Liu Yuxuan had eaten or not.

Liu Yuxuan was taken aback, as she had not expected Miss Huo Sining to agree so readily. On the other hand, Qin Lianshan, sitting below the stage, glanced at Miss Huo Sining, a hint of amusement showing in his eyes, his lips curling up slightly.

”Although I selected the rough, it’s hard for even gods to judge uncut jade. Before the stone is sliced open, let’s bet on what kind of jadeite is actually inside, how about that?” said Liu Yuxuan as she asked.

Upon hearing this, Miss Huo Sining couldn’t help but raise her eyebrows, ”Miss Liu, your proposal sounds quite interesting, but what’s in it for me if I bet with you? Without any stake, there’s no excitement in gambling. Elder Mr. Liu, don’t you agree?”