Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge
Chapter 136: The Lingering Spirit of Ye Sanshao (2)_1

Chapter 136: Chapter 136: The Lingering Spirit of Ye Sanshao (2)_1

These people were regular customers, and Gu Weixiong was very familiar with them. Whenever new stock arrived, they would come to select raw materials, hoping to uncover top-quality jade.

This Mr. Shi was the owner of Jade Pavilion. He had made his first pot of gold by gambling on stones. After that, he had gambled numerous times, winning eight out of ten bets and rarely losing, thus becoming somewhat of a legend. That was how he had managed to grow Jade Pavilion to its current size.

"Mr. Gu, you flatter me. My father and I share a profound relationship with the Gu Family. Without your family’s stone gambling business, Jade Pavilion would not be what it is today," Shi Ruiming said with a smile, exchanging pleasantries with Gu Weixiong.

"Mr. Shi, you are too modest. If you’re interested in this stone, I’ll give you a twenty percent discount. Would you like me to cut it open now, or would you prefer to look around some more?"

"Mr. Gu, you’re always in such a hurry," Shi Jianjiang said. "Let’s look around a bit more; perhaps there’s an even better stone than this one. Besides, I heard this young lady made tens of millions last night from just a few stones. I’d like to see her choices first. Maybe I won’t have to gamble at all and can directly buy top-quality jade." Shi Jianjiang stroked his chin and smiled as he looked at Shangguan You.

This young lady possessed an inexplicable quality that drew people to her. That was why he had uncharacteristically struck up a conversation with her and even introduced her to some basics of stone gambling. His own stone wasn’t going anywhere; he wasn’t in a rush. He preferred to wait and see how she chose before deciding.

Perhaps I won’t even need to take a risk and can just buy what’s ready, he thought. For gamblers like them, minimizing risk was naturally the best option.

The Shi father and son shared the same idea, both watching Shangguan You with smiles. To them, gambling or buying was all the same as long as they acquired good jade. And if Jade Pavilion had good stock, they could still profit.

"Haha, Grandfather Shi and Uncle Shi, you truly hold me in high esteem, but I believe you won’t be disappointed."

Shangguan You laughed gently. I already have willing buyers, she thought. All I have to do is wait for the jade to be revealed. I’m short on money. Maybe I should buy a few more pieces. She eyed the store’s stones once more.

"Girl, just pick a few casually. Consider it playing around," Shangguan Qing said with a light smile, standing beside Shangguan You. He had an inexplicable faith in her, an unconditional trust.

"Yes, I understand, Brother Qing," Shangguan You responded calmly. She chose two of the cheapest stones in a corner, priced at fifty thousand each, two priced at five hundred thousand each, and three more costing over a million each. With a casual wave of her hand, tens of millions were spent.

Her casual actions and gestures made even the Shi father and son shake their heads. They were curious how she could know there was jade inside the stones with just a glance, without examining them closely. She’s such a spendthrift! they thought.

Her carefree actions piqued the curiosity not only of the Shi family but of other buyers as well. Could someone’s luck really be that good? they wondered.

"Sister, those three stones cost five million each; that’s fifteen million total! I think we should forget about it!" Shangguan Rou looked uneasy as she quickly approached Shangguan You, trying to dissuade her. "If you lose, even selling yourself wouldn’t cover the cost! The Shangguan family members have been prominent officials for three generations, but we’ve always played by the rules. If word got out about this sum of money, we could be investigated!"

"Sister, I know what I’m doing. Just stay aside quietly and watch. Talk less," Shangguan You said coldly, turning away. She quickly formed a Seal of Silence with her hands. Shangguan Rou talks too much; it’s better for her to just watch in silence, she thought.

"Sister!" The words Shangguan Rou wanted to say got stuck in her throat again. She wanted to speak, to pull Shangguan You away, but suddenly she couldn’t. Moreover, a smile appeared on her face, making it seem to others that she was looking at Shangguan You with smug satisfaction.

"Young lady, the stones you’ve chosen have all been passed over by others. Are you sure? That’s tens of millions you’re spending. You should reconsider," Shi Ruimin reminded Shangguan You. She’s just throwing money away, he thought.

"Indeed. In my opinion, young lady, you’re better off buying this ten-million stone. It has a higher chance of yielding jade," Shi Jian’an chimed in, agreeing with his son and also advising Shangguan You.

"Thank you, Grandfather Shi and Uncle Shi, for your kindness, but my luck has always been good. Maybe it will be the same this time," Shangguan You said with a light smile, subtly reminding the father and son who were about to spend ten million on a single stone. "Besides, although this stone is worth ten million, it might only yield jade worth less than ten thousand, and just a thin surface layer at that. If that happens, wouldn’t it be a major loss?"

Whether they decided to buy it or listen to her was none of her concern.

"Shangguan You, since you’ve made your choice, let’s have them cut. Or do you need to go home and ask for approval first? Once your family agrees, you can come back. I can ask Daddy to hold them for you until you have enough money to pay for the cutting," Gu Duoduo teased sarcastically, looking at Shangguan You with disdain.

"Indeed, a few tens of millions is a trifle for someone like you. After the grand display last night, what’s a mere sixteen million today? You earned a full eighty million, so this amount is nothing," Yu Zijin said with a soft, sarcastic laugh. We’ll reclaim the pride we lost last night! she thought.

"Cousin, you better think this through. We’re talking tens of millions, not just a few million," Li Meisu sneered. Shangguan You’s humiliation would be a great boon for the Li Family, and for me! she thought.

The two men who had accompanied Yu Zijin and the others watched from a corner with folded arms, slight smirks on their faces. They had come just to watch the drama; it all had nothing to do with them.

However, they were somewhat curious, surprised, and appraising as they looked at Shangguan You, who remained as calm as a light breeze amidst the surrounding pressure.

"This is a matter for my Shangguan Family, and it seems unrelated to any ladies surnamed Yu, Gu, or Li," Shangguan Qing retorted coldly, standing with Shangguan You. "Regardless of what she decides to do, I will stand by her side and offer unconditional support. Even if she loses, so what? Can the Shangguan Family truly not afford sixteen million?"