The Real Heiress Has an Appraisal System

Gu Shengsheng continued to twist the knife. "Do you know why the price is so high?"

"Because the Ru Kiln Sky Blue Glaze Sunflower Bowl is still in fragments. I only have two pieces here. I don’t know where the rest are, and they might never be found."

"But if they were a common sight in your high-end hotel, there would be no point in them being so expensive."

The waiter quickly recovered and said sarcastically to Gu Shengsheng, "Miss, you sure know how to brag. You’re just banking on the fact that none of us has ever seen a Sky Blue Glaze Sunflower Bowl, right?"

"This is a legitimate hotel. For an item like this, we have a certificate of authenticity issued by an institution. As for you... I have a mouth too. I can be just as silver-tongued as you are, Miss!"

"I can also say this Sky Blue Glaze Sunflower Bowl is mine, that it’s a family heirloom, can’t I?"

At this, the few other waiters who had gathered also started laughing. The manager stood at the very back, observing the situation without saying a word.

He was clearly giving his tacit approval, just waiting to see how things would play out, ready to side with whoever came out on top.

Gu Shengsheng said, "You’ve actually reminded me of something. Next time I go anywhere, I should also bring some proof of my own identity. When you’re out and about, you define your own status, don’t you?"

Zhao Han, standing next to Gu Shengsheng, said, "Sister Gu, it looks like these people are trying to scam us."

"Should I just call my dad to handle this?" When a rich kid gets bullied while out and about, they call their dad.

This was something his dad had told Zhao Han at home.

Gu Shengsheng said, "No need."

"This is a simple matter. I’m more than enough to handle it." She quirked her lip into a smile and looked at the hotel manager, saying, "You have a projector here, right?"

"Please, Miss, be my guest." He then brought over a projector. Gu Shengsheng plugged in a USB drive, and an image was projected onto the wall.

The gawking crowd and the waiters were all in disbelief.

It was one thing not to follow the world of antique appraisal and not recognize Gu Shengsheng, but it was impossible for them not to recognize Zhang Rulan and Qiu Xiaojun. Both of them had been on the national news.

The video showed them poring over Gu Shengsheng’s fragments of the Sky Blue Glaze Sunflower Bowl, and then, along with several other research experts, judging them to be authentic.

Now the waiter was scared. He had messed with the wrong person. More importantly, the fragments were real.

The waiter reacted quickly, saying, "So you’re the famous appraiser, Miss Gu! I didn’t realize before. My apologies!"

"I just work here. I hope Miss Gu won’t hold it against me. It was all a misunderstanding."

Zhao Han sneered. "Now you say it’s a misunderstanding? You were so aggressive when you demanded we pay for damages. Who could possibly compare to you?"

The waiter started crying again. "Really, I’m just a nobody. I make two or three thousand a month. You’re rich, you make a lot of money. You wouldn’t go so far as to bully us, would you?"

Gu Shengsheng didn’t stand on ceremony. She walked over, grabbed him by the collar, and said, "Bullying? How can you even say that?"

"Rich or poor, no one is obligated to pity anyone. If you have no integrity, everyone will despise you. Stop with these crooked thoughts. Would any of this have happened if you just did your job honestly?"

"You will definitely be fired," Gu Shengsheng said with certainty.

The manager came over and said, "He’s just a kid who doesn’t know any better. Please don’t be angry, Miss Gu. We had no idea someone so young was already a big shot in the appraisal world."

"This is truly our fault!"

"What kind of solution would it take for Miss Gu to calm down?"

Gu Shengsheng said, "I’ve already called the police. They should be here in about a minute."

"I don’t need any compensation. Just follow procedure."

The manager’s expression soured. The attitude displayed by the hotel today had been atrocious.

’This woman is an unreasonable, tough nut to crack.’

His gaze began to twist with malevolence.

Then, when Gu Shengsheng saw Zhang Lianqing leading a team in, she turned off her recording pen and handed it to him. "Here. The entire ’criminal’ process."

The waiter hadn’t been afraid at first; after all, you need some nerve to try and frame someone.

But the moment he saw Gu Shengsheng’s recording pen, his composure completely shattered.

Because they had just been inside, secretly plotting.

’At worst, it would be a case of defamation, which could mean jail time... And just being detained would be a problem. My future children wouldn’t be able to take the civil service exams...’

At that thought, he began to struggle, glaring at Gu Shengsheng. "You’re... you’re too vicious!"

"You knew all along we were going to move on you, but instead of stopping us, you just let it happen, all so you could get evidence on us!"

Gu Shengsheng, meanwhile, was sampling the red wine on the table. Swirling the glass, she said, "Yes."

Zhang Lianqing didn’t let him say much more before leading him away. Before he left, he looked at Gu Shengsheng, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitating.

Finally, he said, "The police station isn’t your family’s house; we can’t be at your beck and call to handle your problems."

"But still... protect yourself."

With that, he left.

Zhao Han and Gu Shengsheng watched him leave. Zhao Han smiled and said, "That Zhang Lianqing... he’s so handsome and has such a cool vibe. Is he one of those guys who’s all talk but has a soft heart? It seems like he actually cares about you, doesn’t it?"

"Mhm," Gu Shengsheng nodded, raising an eyebrow at him. "And you’re the expert?"

"Whether you get it or not, I get it! I’m totally shipping it! But it’s a case of unrequited love!" Zhao Han said, looking at the sky and subtly throwing shade at her.

Gu Shengsheng was speechless. "...You’re something else. Just because you think we look good together, does that mean he and I have to get into a relationship just for your sake?"

After speaking, she stood up to leave, glancing at Zhao Han. "Pack up all the wine you ordered."

"You got it!"

And so, Gu Shengsheng walked out in front, radiating a powerful aura, while Zhao Han followed behind carrying two or three boxes, looking just like an assistant.

After the two got into their car, Lu Shijing, who had been worried something had happened to her, finally arrived at the hotel in a frantic rush with Jin Ran.

He didn’t get to see her, but he heard a clear account of what had happened.

Jin Ran chuckled after hearing the story. "See? I told you your girl knows how to protect herself. What were you so worried about? She’s got her white knight Zhang Lianqing, and now she’s picked up a little brother today... Tsk tsk, our Sister Gu really knows how to live!"

In short, seeing Lu Shijing so tormented brought him a secret sense of glee.

Lu Shijing shot him a death glare and said, "You call this a high-end hotel? It’s garbage."

Jin Ran coughed. "Well, it’s not surprising it’s garbage. My dad handed it over to me this year, and I haven’t managed it well. It definitely won’t happen again."

"I’m firing all the employees."

Lu Shijing said coolly, "If you don’t have the ability, then don’t do it."

"Hey, hey, hey! Lu Shijing, look at the security footage! My sister-in-law and that guy Zhao Han are about to leave."

"Hahaha! My sister-in-law even retorted, saying something like, ’Should I start a relationship with Zhang Lianqing just for Zhao Han’s sake?’!"

"This is killing me!"

While Jin Ran was relishing the moment, Lu Shijing was already out the door in a few quick strides.

When Jin Ran saw this, he laughed so hard his jaw almost dropped. ’Watching someone else get jealous feels pretty damn good!’

’Seeing other people get thwarted is one thing, but this is the one and only, the arrogant Lu Shijing!’

And so, this was enough to make him sit in the hotel and laugh for the rest of the afternoon.