Reborn As Super Heiress

Chapter 1447: Chapter 1431: The Robbers’ Motive

However, for this reason, seeing the pile of ancient qin fragments on the podium made Huo Sining even more puzzled.

Earlier, while she was in the audience, she noticed the two robbers seemed to have smashed something on the stage onto the ground, which emitted a very piercing sound of shattering, but the scene was chaotic then, and she didn’t have time to think it over carefully.

Seeing the fragments of this qin now, Huo Sining suddenly realized that what those two robbers had smashed back then was actually this instrument.

Yet, seeing this, Huo Sining became even more confused.

Because initially, the robber wearing a security uniform went on stage demanding a price of fifty million, even taking out a gun to threaten the audience below, creating an illusion that even Huo Sining felt that the robber was there for this immensely valuable qin.

An ancient qin worth forty to fifty million, if truly obtained, could be sold at a huge profit, much quicker than robbing a bank.

Due to this speculation, Huo Sining initially thought of this incident as just an ordinary robbery.

But upon seeing the fragments on the ground, Huo Sining changed her initial view.

No, this definitely wasn’t an ordinary robbery; if those two robbers were targeting this qin, they should have just taken it and fled, instead of shattering it. Otherwise, wouldn’t smashing the qin make their efforts futile?

Moreover, Huo Sining remembered clearly that even though the scene was dark, she still saw the two shadows on the podium clearly, and this qin was definitely not accidentally dropped by them. She saw one of them lift the qin high and smash it down with great force, intending to break it into pieces.

Not only that, after the qin was smashed, Huo Sining clearly saw the two robbers searching for something within the fragments. Because it was too dark, she didn’t know what they were looking for.

From this, it can be inferred that their target was indeed the qin, but the ultimate goal wasn’t this multimillion-worth qin, but rather something hidden inside it!

However, Huo Sining didn’t feel comfortable presenting these doubts to the police in front of so many people, as she couldn’t explain why, in the chaotic darkness, she managed to see things on the stage that others couldn’t, even seeing specific details clearly.

So, when the police made their conclusions, Huo Sining didn’t interrupt, but she kept this doubt in her heart.

After photographing and collecting evidence at the scene, the police began dismissing the guests from the venue, leaving only some staff and the police investigation team.

The investigation team called in the security team to question each security personnel, attempting to gather clues about the uniformed robber.

But obviously, these efforts were in vain. The two robbers were evidently well-prepared, so the police didn’t obtain any useful information from the security team.

Huo Sining had anticipated this outcome. Thinking about the ultimate goal of those two robbers, she felt that perhaps Mr. He might be able to provide some effective clues.

Still, under such circumstances, it wasn’t convenient for her to directly inquire.

Seeing Shi Ronghe supporting Mr. He to leave, Huo Sining’s gaze remained on the qin fragments on stage, and suddenly an idea struck her.

As soon as the thought hit, she couldn’t move her feet anymore.

The qin was already shattered, but Qibao could repair it!

When the shooting incident happened, Huo Sining had shielded Qibao protectively. This little guy’s nature was a mystery; despite being only seven, he was unusually brave. Even amidst such chaos, he wasn’t scared at all and even looked around, scaring Huo Sining quite a bit.

Seeing Huo Sining staring blankly at the qin fragments on the ground, this little guy immediately grasped her intent, and almost without thinking, he ran up to He Fuye, blinking his bright eyes endearingly as he asked:

”Grandpa, do you still want those fragments on the ground? If not, can I have them? I can use them to play house.”

Since the qin was already shattered, to avoid invoking sad memories, He Fuye naturally didn’t want it anymore. Shi Ronghe, knowing Qibao was brought by Huo Sining, was fond of the little guy. Seeing Qibao wanted the fragments, he didn’t overthink and waved his hand:

”Qibao, if you want them, take them, but be careful not to cut yourself.”

Upon hearing this, Qibao was overjoyed, and he quickly ran back to Huo Sining, eager to show his prize.

Huo Sining silently complained to herself, this little guy is too clever; he guessed her intent without her even saying anything. That’s truly terrifying. Fortunately, this kid is her brother, otherwise, wouldn’t she always be at risk of having all her thoughts seen through if he were her enemy?

Thinking this way, she still sought help from the venue staff to meticulously gather every bit of the qin fragments into a box, leaving no corner with even the tiniest speck behind. Only after Heavenly Eye scanned the entire stage, confirming no fragments were left behind, did she stop.

”Sister, once this qin is repaired, can it be exchanged for a lot of money, and buy lots of candies and fun toys?”

Despite his cleverness, Qibao couldn’t resist the temptation of candies and toys. Knowing the qin fragments he collected were valuable, he was very happy, thinking he’d struck it rich.

But Huo Sining was left feeling both amused and helpless.

All the other auction items remained intact, yet this qin worth millions was shattered into fragments under countless watchful eyes.

So, even if Qibao did manage to repair it, the qin could never be sold again. While there might be many identical antique porcelains, this qin could never have a duplicate because at its base was inscribed the alias of the Last Ruler of the Southern Tang, making it a unique piece that could never have a twin.

Sighing silently, Huo Sining thought that after the qin was restored, she’d figure out what to do with it. If she truly couldn’t sell it, she’d keep it herself, to pass down as a family treasure to her future children.