Reborn As Super Heiress

The middle-aged swindler seemed still curious, wanting to ask who Liang Ruicheng was looking for, but Liang Ruicheng just waved his hand, indicating he was unwilling to discuss further:

”I will naturally tell you what you are supposed to know. For now, what you shouldn’t know, don’t ask too much. These two experts weren’t persuaded by me, it was the painting that drew them in. As long as those who study calligraphy and paintings hear of a Shen Zhou piece, they’re just like actors hearing the names Ge You and Andy Lau. Whether real or fake, they would absolutely find a way to take a look.”

A trace of smugness appeared on Liang Ruicheng’s face. It was clear that he deliberately leaked the news about the true artwork of Shen Zhou, and it wasn’t long after the news spread that some experts came asking about it.

That middle-aged swindler knew how to read the room. After chatting with Liang Ruicheng for a bit and seeing impatience appear on his face, he quickly took his leave and swiftly exited the teahouse.

Once the middle-aged swindler left, a scheming smile of success appeared on Liang Ruicheng’s face. Liang Ruicheng had been living quite comfortably for years, until two years ago, when an unknown young girl appeared out of nowhere and suddenly was acknowledged by the Huang Family, claiming to be the daughter of Liang Ruining. The issue of Liang Ruicheng’s illegitimate child status was brought up again, which made him lose face.

Liang Ruicheng hated that unexpectedly appearing little girl so much that his teeth itched. But since his father had been silent, Liang Ruicheng had to hold back and didn’t dare to act rashly. Until some time ago, his father suddenly told him that this wild child with the surname Huo had opened an antique shop here in Liulichang, and told him to find a way to destroy that shop.

Following the instruction from Liang Pengzhi, Liang Ruicheng was greatly excited. It just so happened that he got to know Tang Jinchuan at this time and learned about the strange painting Tang Jinchuan had. This stirred a plan in Liang Ruicheng’s mind, and he deliberately led Tang Jinchuan to the Jubao Pavilion, telling him that the shop was managed by two inexperienced young men who would surely not tell the authenticity of the painting.

Giving a few subtle hints, Tang Jinchuan actually believed him and went into Jubao Pavilion. More surprising to Liang Ruicheng, just as he anticipated, Jubao Pavilion indeed took Tang Jinchuan’s painting and even hung it on the wall, clearly planning to sell it.

Seeing this situation, Liang Ruicheng suddenly felt it was his chance.

”Your father was initially defeated at my hands, and now you dare to cause trouble again. If I don’t let you taste my methods, you wouldn’t know that Liang Ruicheng is not to be trifled with!”

Liang Ruicheng’s eyes were full of vicious intent, and he downed a cup of tea from the table, looking determined to win.

But what he didn’t know was that just outside, separated by a beaded curtain, stood an invisible entity who had taken in all of his expressions and heard his conversations with the middle-aged swindler clearly.

Huo Sining had a slight cold smile at the corner of her mouth. Her suspicions were correct, this was indeed the devilry of Liang Family People. Although Huo Sining didn’t know exactly why Liang Ruicheng bore such hatred towards her, the resentful and venomous expression he had just shown was deeply etched in her mind.

Open attacks are easy to dodge, hidden ones are harder to shield. Since Liang Ruicheng already saw her as a thorn in his side, Huo Sining felt no need to show mercy towards him.

The saying goes, ’raising a tiger invites trouble’. If Huo Sining showed kindness now and spared him, then when he regained strength, he would absolutely sink his teeth into her and not let go. To avoid future trouble, Huo Sining definitely wouldn’t give the Liang family another chance to rise!

Returning to Jubao Pavilion, Li Quan and Jiang Xiaoqin were still looking for someone, and they were surprised to see Huo Sining coming in from outside: ”Sister Ningning, when did you go out?”

Huo Sining vaguely explained: ”When that man went out, I sneaked out following him, without letting you know.”

”You went to follow that guy?” Jiang Xiaoqin couldn’t help but speak indignantly upon hearing this. ”That guy is just a swindler, anyone can see he’s an amateur, he knows nothing about ancient paintings. He made a whole ridiculous speech and thought he performed well, feeling smug about it, what a weirdo!”

Li Quan, standing nearby, initially wanted to ask when Huo Sining went to follow that man, and why he didn’t see her while seeing the guest off. But Jiang Xiaoqin’s interruption suddenly reminded Li Quan of the guarantee letter that Huo Sining signed, which made him worry and forget to continue asking about Huo Sining tracking the man. In a hurry, he said:

”Exactly, everyone knows the guy is a swindler. Besides, Huo Sining, you know the Shen Zhou painting is a fake, so why did you sign any guarantee letter with him? Isn’t that like knowingly stepping into a trap?”

Huo Sining couldn’t help but chuckle: ”Not signing the contract? Should I expose him? If I exposed him, he would just slink away, how could I follow him then? Without following, how would I know who was behind the scenes? I’m fishing with a long line for a big catch!”

Hearing what Huo Sining said, Li Quan and Jiang Xiaoqin were stunned, and they exchanged glances before asking in unison: ”You just tracked him, did you see the mastermind?”

Huo Sining nodded, and Li Quan and Jiang Xiaoqin curiously asked: ”Who is it?”

Huo Sining replied: ”Who’s behind it is not important. What’s important is that the purpose of this scheme isn’t just money, but to use this trick to ruin Jubao Pavilion and even target me, to tarnish my reputation in the antique circle. The intention of this person is exceedingly insidious and vicious.”

Upon hearing this, the smile on Li Quan’s face vanished instantly, becoming grave. Even Jiang Xiaoqin was tremendously shocked.

”This person is too shameless, who is it to be this despicable?” Jiang Xiaoqin couldn’t help but grumble.

Li Quan thought more deeply than Jiang Xiaoqin, relating to the guarantee letter that Huo Sining signed with the swindler, causing him to unconsciously furrow his brows:

”What can we do? We already signed the guarantee letter with the swindler. Unless we can produce a genuine Shen Zhou piece, won’t we be falling for their trap, leaving us at the mercy of that villain?”

Huo Sining couldn’t help but laugh at his words: ”At their mercy? That’s not so easy. If they want to use this trick against me, can’t I counter it? Don’t worry, this time, they won’t get the better of us!”

Li Quan instantly felt a relief, while Jiang Xiaoqin’s curiosity grew, she pursued Huo Sining asking: ”Sister Ningning, have you already thought of a countermeasure? Quick, tell us!”