The Real Heiress Has an Appraisal System

Gu Shengsheng was completely bewildered. "What does it matter to me if your family needs an internet celebrity?"

"You people are something else. Not the best characters, but you sure love your drama."

"Have you forgotten the document we signed severing our ties? I’m not part of the Gu family. My residency is registered separately. Legally and emotionally, you have nothing to do with me, Gu Shengsheng."

"If you say anything like this again, I can have my lawyer sue you."

As she spoke, she pulled out her phone to show a photo of the signed agreement, as if she were talking to a bunch of unruly troublemakers.

Guan Wutian’s face flushed with anger, and a crowd had started to gather to watch the drama unfold.

Zhang Zhengyi saw that these were Shengsheng’s family. ’And they’re so awful! Bullying this poor girl.’

He was short-tempered and raised his hand, ready to hit someone. ’Do they really think Gu Shengsheng has no one to back her up?’

Gu Shengsheng quickly grabbed him, motioning for him not to be impulsive.

She whispered, "Mr. Zhang, just sit back and enjoy the show. Whether we make a profit today is all up to this family of three."

Seeing her parents take her side, Gu Rongrong felt triumphant over Gu Shengsheng. ’But why does Gu Shengsheng look so completely unconcerned?’

’And since marrying into the Lu Family, her life seems to have gotten better and better?’

’How is that possible! Isn’t the Lu Family supposed to be torturing her?’

’Besides, Gu Shengsheng was just a bride married off to ward away misfortune. How can she afford to dress so well? And she’s about to buy something so valuable...’

She knew Gu Shengsheng was popular online, but Gu Rongrong and her family had no interest in appraisal livestreams. They just assumed it was a petty, insignificant venture.

But now, it seemed she was doing quite well for herself.

This made Gu Rongrong even more jealous. She knew perfectly well that her parents favored the more successful child... If they discovered Gu Shengsheng was more outstanding than her, there was no guarantee they wouldn’t do something terrible.

Gu Rongrong panicked at the thought.

’What rotten luck, running into her on a trip to Anxi!’

The more she thought about it, the more resentful she became. She had to get that Chicken Blood Stone today. She was determined to take away anything Gu Shengsheng wanted.

So, Gu Rongrong turned to her parents and said, "Mom, Dad. I actually really like this stone too, but since sister likes it... I guess I’ll pass."

"The old man at the temple did say I need to find a stone I have a connection with to protect me, so I can live a long life and marry into a good family... But, she’s my sister. I would never fight with her over anything."

"I understand." She then demurely stepped back behind them.

Even at his age, Zhang Zhengyi couldn’t help but frown. "What a fake family! She’s the only one who seems normal."

Guan Wutian and Song Shuhua’s hearts went out to their poor child.

Song Shuhua took charge and declared, "Your sister is already married. A daughter married off is a daughter lost. Naturally, Mom and Dad won’t play favorites."

"You’re not married yet. You need this as a Marriage Bracelet, to help you marry into a good family."

Thanks to their eldest daughter’s fortune-improving marriage, the Gu family elders had seen their company’s fortunes soar. Business had been booming, and they were now considered one of the top ten enterprises in Rui City.

So, if Gu Rongrong also married well, wouldn’t the company’s prospects be even brighter?

Thus, they had been secretly plotting out Gu Rongrong’s marriage, though they had yet to find a suitable match.

’How can such a fated stone be wasted on Gu Shengsheng?’

She then turned to the sales associate and said, "How about selling this item to us?"

The sales associate replied politely, "This is our store’s signature piece. It hasn’t been reserved, so it’s not subject to bidding. However, it depends on the lady who saw it first. Per our rules, she has the first right to buy."

Song Shuhua made a swift decision and said directly, "Shengsheng, you’re already married. Let your sister Rongrong have this."

"Besides, the Lu Family must have plenty of Chicken Blood Stone. Look at your clothes and accessories—they’re all from the Lu Family. They’re wealthy and can take care of you. We’re so relieved that you’re living a good life."

At this, Gu Shengsheng let out a cold laugh. "I earned everything I have through my own hard work."

She continued, "Ms. Song Shuhua, you’ve spent your whole life attached to a man, nothing more than an accessory. I, for one, have no respect for trophy wives like you."

"I don’t want this Chicken Blood Stone Bracelet."

With that, Gu Shengsheng handed it to them.

When Song Shuhua saw the ten million price tag on the bracelet, she hesitated. Even though the family was more affluent now, ’is it really necessary to buy something this expensive?’

Gu Rongrong noticed her mother’s hesitation. "Mom, just buy it," she urged. "I’ve been hitting it off with an entrepreneur named He from the Beijing Circle. He’s on a business trip in Africa right now. When he gets back, I’ll have my ticket into Beijing City."

"I need a bracelet worthy of my status."

After a moment’s thought, Song Shuhua and Guan Wutian gritted their teeth and bought it.

An expression on Gu Shengsheng’s face showed she had everything under control. She casually picked up the bracelet that was actually worth 30 million.

She turned to the sales associate. "Can you sell me this Chang City Chicken Blood Stone Bracelet?"

The listed price was 150,000. The sales associate smiled and said, "Let me check. If anyone has reserved it, it will go to competitive bidding."

These were the store’s sales rules. If a customer was uncertain about a price, they could place a reservation. Later, all reserved parties would bid on the item, which often led to significant price inflation.

In any case, it was always the store that profited in the end.

That was why Director Wang Yu didn’t dare to show up himself. If he did, wouldn’t everyone scramble to place reservations and drive up the prices?

A minute later, the associate returned with a smile. "Miss Gu, you can have it for 150,000. I’ve announced the price, and nobody wishes to compete with you for it."

By now, many of the people who had gathered to watch the family drama began to look at the item Gu Shengsheng had chosen.

"The quality of that ten-million-yuan one was obviously much better. This one looks a little old."

"Exactly, the ’chicken blood’ color isn’t vibrant at all. It looks dated."

"150,000 is fine, I suppose, but I really don’t think much of it."

Plus, since that family had just bought the 10 million bracelet, no one wanted to compete with Gu Shengsheng for this one. It would seem beneath them.

In a place like this, face and status were more important than anything.

So, Gu Shengsheng acquired the thirty-million-yuan bracelet without any competition. ’And for a real bargain,’ she thought.

When she came out with the bracelet, Zhang Zhengyi looked puzzled. "Is there something special about this thing? It doesn’t look like it!"

"You’ll see in due time. I’ll wait for the right moment to sell it. Mr. Zhang, let me take you somewhere first." As she spoke, Gu Shengsheng opened her phone and started navigating to a nearby appraisal shop.

They stopped at the nearest appraisal shop, but Gu Rongrong’s family was nowhere to be seen.

They had to go to a second one before they finally spotted the family standing inside, looking extremely anxious.

Gu Shengsheng smiled. "Deciding to get it appraised only after you’ve bought the bracelet... isn’t that a little too late?"

Zhang Zhengyi sighed in resignation. "Well, most of us don’t know how to appraise things. Our first reaction is just whether we like it or not! Besides, that family knows this is your profession. They just assumed that whatever you picked must be the real deal."

"Why would they have any doubts? So, they’ve taken a loss? How big a loss are we talking?"

"The price they paid is close to what this one in my hand is actually worth. And theirs is just a high-quality fake of a Chang City Chicken Blood Stone Bracelet."