Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge
Chapter 134 Such a top quality (5)_1

Chapter 134: Chapter 134 Such a top quality (5)_1

Four people walked ahead, chatting and laughing, while those following behind wore faces of fury; among them, Shangguan Rou and Li Meisu looked particularly displeased. Gu Duoduo and Yu Zijin, both sly, followed with insincere smiles plastered on their faces.

As expected of the Gu Family, big shots in the stone-gambling industry, they occupied over half of the storefronts on Antique Street. Inside, their store was bustling with people, and countless stones were on display. Gu Weixiong, his large belly protruding, was all smiles, engaging in pleasant conversation with someone.

"Daddy, Miss Shangguan is here to pick out a few stones," Gu Duoduo exclaimed upon spotting Gu Weixiong, drawing the attention of everyone in the store to their group.

"Duoduo, mind your manners," Gu Weixiong chided lightly. Although his tone suggested reproach, there wasn’t a hint of real blame in his voice. He even took a few steps toward Shangguan You, his face wearing a polite smile.

"Miss Shangguan, Young Master Qing, Young Master Gui, it’s such a rarity to have you all here. These are the latest stones we’ve acquired. Take a look, and if anything catches your eye, I can offer you all a 10 percent discount as special guests," he said.

Gu Xiongwei spoke like a sly merchant, his gaze fixed intently on Shangguan You. Young Master Yu had lost yesterday and returned home to quite the scolding, narrowly avoiding being thrown out. Now that Shangguan You had come again, Gu Xiongwei naturally couldn’t let this opportunity slip by. He certainly didn’t believe her luck from the previous night would hold today.

"Indeed, Miss Shangguan’s luck last night was enviable. I’m sure you won’t let us down today," Yu Zijin interjected, her face beaming with a sweet smile.

"Ah, Sister, you gambled on stones last night? And you even won?" Shangguan Rou asked in surprise, looking at Shangguan You with disbelief.

"Of course. Last night Miss Shangguan made a big win, effortlessly earning eighty million in one evening," giggled Gu Duoduo, glancing at Li Meisu and Shangguan Rou. Aren’t you two at odds? Then go at each other like dogs, while we enjoy the spectacle from the sidelines.

"What, eighty million?" Li Meisu and Shangguan Rou could barely believe it, murmuring incredulously, then glaring at Shangguan You with envy. This wretched woman’s luck is just too good.

Shangguan Rou regained her composure, quickly approaching and warmly linking arms with Shangguan You. Now that she has eighty million, there’s no need to gamble anymore. After all, Shangguan You’s money is my money too. I certainly can’t watch Shangguan You waste money as if it were water. Naturally, I have to persuade her. Even if I have to deal with her, there are plenty of ways; there’s no need to be reckless with money. "Sister, let’s go back. It’s such a risky gamble; we shouldn’t be doing this," Shangguan Rou said.

"Since we’re here, how could we not play? Besides, the eighty million I won last night vanished into thin air the moment we left the hotel. Since it’s gone, I naturally must recoup my losses," Shangguan You said with a light laugh, brushing off Shangguan Rou’s hand and looking directly at the most expensive stone in the store.

Ten million—such a price was rather exorbitant. Many people around this particular stone were discussing it, with plenty pointing and contemplating. They wanted to buy but couldn’t make up their minds; if they won, ten million was nothing, but if they lost, that amount would just evaporate.

"Sister, we don’t have the money to buy that. Let’s just go back," Shangguan Rou said, not believing her words and raising her voice again. Once more, all eyes in the store fell on Shangguan You’s face.

Gu Duoduo and Yu Zijin watched with mocking eyes. The sisters are turning on each other before we even had to lift a finger. They stood aside, smiling and enjoying the drama unfolding before them. This is truly a rare opportunity; it seems Li Meisu’s words were accurate after all—the Shangguan sisters aren’t as harmonious as their public image suggested. We don’t even need to intervene to watch a good show.

Shangguan Qing, along with Gui Jun and the others, coldly scanned Shangguan Rou. Are they really doubting if she truly belongs to the Shangguan Family? Is she really Shangguan You’s half-sister, sharing the same father? Does Shangguan Rou really think she’ll come off better by embarrassing her sister in public?

When Shangguan You heard Shangguan Rou’s words, her serene eyes suddenly turned profound, her gaze growing colder, and a hint of a cold smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. Her chilly voice then rang out, light but distinct, in everyone’s ears.

"If Sister wishes to go back, no one is stopping you. The door is right there, and I believe no one would dare obstruct your departure. As for whether I can afford to buy the stone, that’s my own business. It has nothing to do with you, and even less so with the Shangguan Family, so rest assured, you don’t need to worry about it on my behalf."

Her message was clear: there was no need for others to meddle in her affairs; they should just mind their own business.

"Moreover, that’s not something you should be worried about. If Sister has so much free time, perhaps you should go out and look around, or go home and keep Grandma company. I believe Grandma would appreciate that even more," Shangguan You said coldly, clarifying her stance. Her matters were unrelated to the Shangguan Family. Whether she won or lost, it concerned only her, and no one else needed to fret over it.

"Sister, I’m just worried... worried you’ll be scolded by Grandfather. How can you talk to me like this? Although you’ve only just returned to Beijing, some things can’t just be resolved by clarifying relationships, you know. SOB." Shangguan Rou’s voice quivered, tears swirling in her eyes, as she looked pitiful, like someone about to cry but not daring to, appearing utterly wretched as if she’d be implicated by her sister’s actions.

This display made Shangguan You and her party even more disgusted. However, to most onlookers, Shangguan Rou’s pitiable state evoked sympathy, resulting in criticism of Shangguan You for not appreciating good intentions.

"Shangguan You, my cousin Rou only has your best interests at heart. Was it necessary to speak to her that way? If you lose, it won’t just be you facing punishment at home. You bear the Shangguan name; everything you do is related to the Shangguan Family," Li Meisu suppressed her anger, staring coldly at Shangguan You. This Shangguan You is simply too ungrateful. My cousin is thinking of her every step of the way, yet she publicly humiliates her—truly unreasonable!

"Miss Li, Rou, the young lady hasn’t gambled yet. How do you know she’ll lose?" Shangguan Qing said with a cold laugh, his gentle gaze chilling as he looked at the two women.