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.