Reborn As Super Heiress

However, after confirming the identity of the large-bellied woman in front of him, Master Li became even more perplexed and curious. He couldn’t understand, since this woman was the Jade Queen, she should be able to see that the raw material sold to her by that guy named Lai had been cracked open and glued together with a special adhesive.

Yet, this woman still spent three hundred thousand to buy that raw material and even cut it at a loss. Why would she do that?

Master Li was puzzled, but certainly did not think Huo Sining was a person who seeks fame without substance. Being able to stand out in the Jade Public Plate and win repeatedly against the old Gambling King Liu Chongren, it definitely couldn’t be mere luck; it must be strength.

Therefore, Master Li believed there must be some purpose to Huo Sining’s actions, although he couldn’t see it yet.

"Miss Huo, I... I have a rather intense curiosity so I hope you don’t mind an impertinent question. Just now at Lai Wenguang’s store, why did you buy that raw material?"

Master Li had already been fired by Lai Wenguang, so he was less concerned and naturally asked what was on his mind.

Huo Sining couldn’t help but laugh: "So that guy is called Lai Wenguang, huh? Are you referring to the fake raw material I asked you to help cut?"

Although Master Li had anticipated that Huo Sining had noticed the issues with the raw material, he still couldn’t help but be surprised at her calm response:

"You knew there was a problem with that material? Then why did you still..."

Huo Sining raised an eyebrow: "Why did I spend three hundred thousand to buy it, right?"

Master Li nodded, his face full of confusion.

Huo Sining chuckled: "Not only did I know that piece was fake, I also knew it had been cracked open and re-glued with special adhesive by that guy Lai. Otherwise, why would I coincidentally avoid all those glue lines when I said I wanted to mark it myself later?"

Master Li was stunned.

Huo Sining said with a smile: "You only know part of it. Though I spent three hundred thousand to buy that fake piece, it doesn’t mean it was really a loss. It’s hard to predict the value of jade; three hundred thousand is nothing. Between Lai Wenguang and me, it’s not certain who really lost out!"

Master Li was taken aback: "What do you mean by this?"

Huo Sining shrugged: "Literally, although that material had you cut it six or seven times without seeing green, I didn’t lose. It was nothing more than a trick to confuse the spectators on site. That Lai is a fraudster, and I, Huo Sining, would never help advertise for him outside his shop!"

Huo Sining’s words were rather enigmatic, but Master Li instantly understood. He suddenly recalled the piece of waste material that Huo Sining had her assistant take with them before leaving, his heart jolted, and he sat up straight, his eyes bright as he looked at Huo Sining:

"Miss Huo, that waste material... you..."

Huo Sining nodded: "The real green is in that piece. It’s unclear whether Lai Wenguang cracked it open himself or got it from someone else, but clearly, the previous person had no luck. If they had been slightly bolder and dared to cut it like tofu, it would have been a dramatic turnaround. Unfortunately, there’s no way to change past events."

"That Lai is foolish too, not noticing the treasure in his hands, then going through all the pains to fake it. In the end, he sold such a valuable piece for cheap, benefiting me instead. Well, that serves him right. If he hadn’t had the intent to deceive, I might not have bought the material, and perhaps could have given him a tip or two, allowing him to make a fortune."

Master Li was already astonished by Huo Sining’s words, especially when hearing that the piece of waste was actually a treasure. His curiosity was overwhelming, eagerly wanting to know what kind of good material it contained.

Huo Sining seemed to notice Master Li’s thoughts too, smiled, and signaled to Yingzi over there. Soon after, a shop attendant emerged from the courtyard behind the shop, holding a piece of raw material in their arms.

That raw material was precisely the waste that Huo Sining had her female assistant take away earlier, but now this piece of waste had been polished to reveal a window displaying a bright, clear green hue.

"This is..."

Upon seeing the hint of green, Master Li couldn’t help but start trembling, his blood surging throughout his body.

Huo Sining nodded: "At least High Ice Type, and I shined a strong light through, discovering purple on another side. Looks like it should be a Spring with Colors Jadeite; and if its quality inside could be slightly better, reaching Glass Type, then this jadeite would truly be a superior one!"

Master Li was completely speechless.

He didn’t know what Lai Wenguang’s reaction would be if he learned the news that the waste material yielded superior jadeite, but even as an outsider knowing the outcome, he couldn’t contain his excitement, let alone the original owner of the raw material.

Such superior jadeite could weigh at least two to three kilograms of jade flesh, and even as a High Ice Type, it might sell for seven to eight million. Such a valuable piece of jadeite was sold for just three hundred thousand by Lai.

This Lai was complacent, assuming he’d gotten a great deal. If he learned that he lost several million, Master Li could guarantee he’d go insane.

Master Li had contact information of several shop clerks in his phone, including Lai Wenguang’s number. He could completely snap a few photos and send them over, letting Lai Wenguang regret it.

However, this thought of revenge flashed through Master Li’s mind and was quickly suppressed.

This approach was meaningless. What would it matter if Lai regretted it, whether he was shamed or enraged, it was none of his business.

Additionally, Master Li knew Lai was the type to carry grudges. If he realized he’d suffered a major loss under Huo Sining, who knows what crazy actions he might take. This could end up causing trouble for Huo Sining, so it was best to avoid doing it.

Master Li quickly figured it out, genuinely admiring Huo Sining’s keen eye, able to extract superior material from counterfeit raw material. Surely, this woman’s title as Jade Queen is well-deserved.

"Previously, I worried you’d been deceived, but now it’s apparent I was overconfident. Since you haven’t been deceived, I’m relieved. Thank you for the famous tea, I won’t delay your store’s business any longer! Farewell."

With that, Master Li stood up to leave.