Reborn As Super Heiress

Chapter 865: Chapter 861: Is the Sky Going to Rain Red?

In the evening, Qiao Zhenhuan indeed arrived in the Imperial Capital, following the address given by Huo Sining to Liulichang. When he saw the storefront and signboard of Jubao Pavilion, he immediately froze.

Huo Sining laughed, ”This is the antique store I mentioned to you. It’s not open yet, but soon. This is the store manager, Li Quan. You will work under him, fill out this entry form first; a three-month probation, and if suitable after three months, you’ll be permanent.”

Jiang Xiaoqin handed the form to Qiao Zhenhuan. Huo Sining suddenly looked up and asked, ”Where’s your resume? Let me see it, and that FGA certificate of yours, show it to me.”

Huo Sining’s words had a sarcastic tone, which made Qiao Zhenhuan uncomfortable, but he couldn’t argue back.

Having suffered at the hands of Huo Sining, Qiao Zhenhuan knew she wasn’t easy to deal with. Now that he was under her control, he had no choice but to follow her instructions.

Reluctantly, he took out a stack of documents and certificates from his briefcase and rudely handed them to Huo Sining. Huo Sining responded nonchalantly, flipping through the papers casually before looking up with a mocking smile:

”I don’t know what you folks who go overseas for a gilded life are thinking, but these foreign awards and certificates are just waste paper to me.”

”Antiques are different from other fields, the market is mixed with good and bad, and every place has its own conditions. You may be able to authenticate items abroad, but that doesn’t mean you can do the same here. There are many domestic experts who have been in the field for ten or twenty years, yet they can still make mistakes. What you see as pride and achievement, I see as nothing.”

”Don’t blame me for being harsh. Let me put it bluntly; even though you are here because you lost a bet and think you have good qualifications, if you mess up here, I won’t cover for you. Don’t presume to make decisions on your own; consult with Li Quan and the others. If you mess up because of your impulsiveness, I will not tolerate it.”

Huo Sining’s expression was especially serious and stern when she said this, looking at Qiao Zhenhuan with a warning look. Initially indifferent, Qiao Zhenhuan tensed up when he saw her gaze, unconsciously shrinking back and nodding.

Seeing his reaction, Huo Sining smiled with satisfaction, ”Since you agree, then fill out the form. I’ll be in touch with your uncle to report on your situation here. I hope we can cooperate happily for the next ten years!”

With that, Huo Sining extended her hand. Though unafraid of his parents, Qiao Zhenhuan feared his uncle. Threatened by Huo Sining using Director Bai, despite his reluctance, Qiao Zhenhuan forced himself to shake hands with her, agreeing to the job she arranged for him.

After finishing these tasks, Huo Sining made a call to Gu Xu and arranged to have dinner with Ouyang Jun and the others.

Gu Xu probably guessed what Huo Sining wanted to discuss, so he gathered a few people to meet at the Diecuiyuan Manor. As the estate was their property, it was discreet and safe for discussions.

Ouyang Jun and the others arrived as planned. Originally, Qin Tian wanted to bring a female companion, but Gu Xu’s serious tone scared him off, so he sent her back and came alone.

Unexpectedly, Song Hui brought along someone, which surprised everyone — the person turned out to be Zhang Shuang, who had a recent brawl with Song Hui at a roadside stall.

Seeing Zhang Shuang, Huo Sining wasn’t the only one stunned; even Ouyang Jun and Qin Tian were taken aback. Only Gu Xu seemed unsurprised, though he frowned, glancing at Song Hui as if to ask what was going on.

Song Hui, with one arm around Zhang Shuang’s waist, smirked mischievously with a rogue expression.

Zhang Shuang, somewhat embarrassed, tried to break free from Song Hui’s grip but couldn’t. Her face turned pale and flushed alternately. Taking advantage of his inattention, she stomped on his foot fiercely.

Though not in high heels, Zhang Shuang had learned ancient martial arts, and her kick was powerful. Song Hui’s face twisted in pain, almost crying out, letting go of Zhang Shuang’s waist.

Taking this opportunity, Zhang Shuang freed herself, her face much more composed, greeting everyone calmly before looking at Huo Sining with a smile, ”Miss Huo, we meet again.”

Huo Sining nodded, glancing playfully at Song Hui and then at Zhang Shuang, ”Haven’t seen you in a week, seems like I missed a lot of interesting events?”

Hearing the implied meaning in her words, even Zhang Shuang’s usually straightforward smile showed a trace of unease, unconsciously glaring at Song Hui.

Oblivious, Song Hui smirked mischievously and stuck close to Zhang Shuang again, attentively pulling out a chair and pouring tea like a sycophant.

Ouyang Jun and Qin Tian were dumbfounded. They had never seen Song Hui, who had always been the playboy, act like this. Having known him for nearly thirty years, they were shocked by his current behavior.

Feeling the strange looks from Ouyang Jun and Qin Tian, Song Hui finally stopped and glared at them, annoyed:

”What are you looking at? Never seen a man chase a wife? When Xu Zi pursued Si Ning, why didn’t I see you make such a fuss?!”

Uh...

When Gu Xu pursued Huo Sining, they weren’t that surprised. After all, though Gu Xu had been a monk for years, he always seemed normal. But for a playboy like Song Hui to turn over a new leaf, that was shocking.

Ouyang Jun and Qin Tian struggled to hold back their laughter, nearly causing internal injuries.