Reborn As Super Heiress

Chapter 1323: Chapter 1319: There’s Something Wrong with This Woman!

Huang Zhenlong took the exam paper in his hand and nodded lightly when he saw the flamboyant handwriting: ”This handwriting is not bad, has a lot of Old Su’s style.”

The next thing he noticed was the answers written on the paper.

This method of examining by touch without looking was a tactic concocted by Old appraisers like Huang Zhenlong and Zhuang Xiangyang to assess not only the candidates’ true skills in appraisal but also their meticulous observation and quick adaptability.

Seeing the answers written on this exam paper, a satisfied smile appeared on Huang Zhenlong’s face: ”Not bad, the analysis is very thorough, this candidate is good. Old Qin and Old Zhuang, take a look too; our field surely has a successor!”

Qin Lianshan and Zhuang Xiangyang, hearing this, also crowded over to take a look at the exam paper in Huang Zhenlong’s hands.

But upon seeing the vigorous and powerful handwriting, Qin Lianshan was transfixed.

Although this handwriting bore traces of Su Zhongqing, it didn’t fully continue his style, being a blend of strength and softness, with fluidity that did not lack delicate grace.

The key was, this handwriting seemed very familiar to Qin Lianshan, he felt he had seen it somewhere before!

”This Candidate Number 68 is good, let’s rate this assessment as perfect marks, and let them advance directly without needing to participate in the finals. Save a spot for them in the five positions for the international appraisal conference! Old Qin, Old Zhuang, Old Shi, what do you think?” Seeing the exam paper, Huang Zhenlong nodded with satisfaction and directly made the decision.

Since the director of the Forbidden City had spoken, how could they have other opinions? Zhuang Xiangyang and Shi Qingyun quickly nodded.

Yet, on the side, Qin Lianshan’s expression was somewhat odd, because just as Huang Zhenlong spoke, he already remembered whose style this handwriting resembled!

Qin Lianshan showed a hint of hesitation on his face, unsure if he should reveal the truth.

”Old Qin, what’s the matter?” Zhuang Xiangyang was the first to notice something was amiss when he saw the unnatural expression on Qin Lianshan’s face, unable to help but ask softly.

A wry smile appeared on Qin Lianshan’s face: ”I suggest you first ask who this Candidate Number 68 is. I feel that this handwriting might belong to someone we know.”

Someone they knew?

If the person’s identity wasn’t special, Qin Lianshan surely wouldn’t have this expression.

Huang Zhenlong and Zhuang Xiangyang exchanged a glance.

They were both sharp people, and it only took a little thought for them to understand the underlying issue, surprise and disbelief flashing through their eyes.

”Are you saying this is Huo Sining’s exam paper? How is that possible?”

Zhuang Xiangyang didn’t know much about Huo Sining, so he immediately felt that Qin Lianshan was joking.

But Huang Zhenlong, the more he looked at the exam paper, the more he felt that what Qin Lianshan said was very likely true.

Even though the handwriting was flamboyant, there was indeed a subtle feminine touch that was typically found in a woman’s style.

”Whether or not it’s Huo Sining’s exam paper, just ask and we’ll find out, won’t we? If it truly is her paper, isn’t that a good thing? We all know this girl’s abilities—if she can advance directly, with her leading the team at this international appraisal conference, we’ll definitely gain a lot of face!”

Huang Zhenlong wasn’t someone who judged harshly; he didn’t underestimate Huo Sining just because she was a young woman.

Ever since he had received a large batch of antiquities from the Dongdu Museum from Huo Sining, he became quite curious about Zhou Shitao’s last disciple, and the fact that Huo Sining often stumbled upon rare finds, and had recently gifted Su Zhongqing with a Sky-blue Glazed Brush Washer, made Huang Zhenlong increasingly fond of her.

Anyone with achievements like Huo Sining would surely flaunt them all over, even a half-full bottle would clang louder than a full one, wanting the whole world to know their skills; it’s rare to see someone so capable yet humble and courteous among the younger generation like Huo Sining.

Thus, not only Huang Zhenlong, but even Qin Lianshan, Shi Qingyun, and Zhuang Xiangyang had a high opinion of Huo Sining.

Upon receiving Huang Zhenlong’s instruction, Cai Limin and Xu Shilong immediately understood each other with a glance, and Xu Shilong promptly rushed to the podium to announce:

”Everyone must have witnessed the full marks on that exam paper just now, so it’s evident to all of us the capability of this appraiser.”

”Therefore, after unanimous agreement from the event organizers, we’ve decided that the appraiser who submitted this full-mark exam paper can skip the third-stage finals, directly advancing to receive a spot at the international appraisal conference. Furthermore, we’ll invite them to attend as the captain of the China team at the international appraisal conference.”

Once this decision was announced, the entire venue was in an uproar.

Even though everyone present had seen the exam paper of this appraiser and knew of their exceptional appraisal skills, the idea of directly advancing and becoming the captain of the China team at the international appraisal conference was akin to a pie falling from the sky, an extraordinarily fortunate event, causing jealousy and envy among the appraisers who heard this news, all wanting to yank this appraiser out from the crowd.

Huo Sining was dumbfounded by the organizers’ decision.

Make her the captain? Are they serious, she was just a half-baked appraiser, wasn’t she? If she had known this would happen, she would have just guessed randomly to ensure she didn’t get eliminated, at least not causing the current unexpected complications.

While Huo Sining was still lost in thought, Xu Shilong on the podium wasn’t satisfied with how much trouble was caused for her and continued to speak:

”May I ask who the appraiser number 68 is? Appraiser number 68, please come up to the podium.”

Huo Sining internally thought this was bad, their exam numbers were sequential, they had lined up to feel the items earlier, so it would only take a small count to quickly figure out who number 68 was.

Sure enough, as soon as Xu Shilong announced her exam number, almost immediately, glances started sweeping toward her.

Their looks were full of surprise, disbelief, and even some disdain.

No one had anticipated that the top appraiser would turn out to be this young woman that they hadn’t taken seriously at all.

Seeing Huo Sining slowly stand up and walk to the podium, a look of certainty appeared on Qin Lianshan’s face.

Huang Zhenlong and Zhuang Xiangyang widened their eyes, filled with shock and disbelief as they looked at Huo Sining.

It was absolutely absurd that over a hundred middle-aged appraisers were outdone by a young woman who had just become an appraiser!

Not only Huang Zhenlong and Zhuang Xiangyang were finding it hard to believe, but even the examiners were stunned as they looked at Huo Sining, including Cai Limin and Xu Shilong.

Because no one expected that the perfect exam paper would come from the hands of such a young woman.

Cai Guoming was practically worshiping Shi Qingyun now, unable to help but say to him: ”Elder Shi, now I believe you were right; this Huo Sining’s skills are beyond our imagination.”

Just as Huo Sining stepped onto the podium, a voice full of irritation suddenly rose from the crowd below: ”I object, there’s something wrong with this woman! She must have cheated!”