Reborn As Super Heiress

Chapter 432: Chapter 428: Meeting the Parents

Liang Jinhong’s plan was conceived perfectly, but implementing it proved difficult, since relations between the Liang Family and the Huang Family were quite stiff; no one dared to approach the Huang Family directly.

The Huang Family was a hereditary military family, with combat abilities far beyond that of ordinary households. Liang Jinhong was certain that if someone from their family went to the Huangs’, not to mention suggesting they recognize Huo Sining as a member of the Liangs’, whether they could even enter the Huang’s gate was questionable.

So Liang Jinhong had no choice but to stake out the exit the Huangs’ regularly used, hoping to catch what he was after.

However, to his frustration, for several days straight, he hadn’t caught a glimpse of Huo Sining.

Liang Jinhong didn’t know that since becoming Zhou Shitao’s apprentice, Huo Sining had begun her painful ordeal. She had been taken to the Zhou Family by Zhou Shitao and started intensive, force-fed training.

Because Huo Sining insisted on studying antique appraisal while continuing her education at S University’s School of Biological Sciences and refused to transfer from S University, Zhou Shitao became furious. Without saying another word, he packed her up and took her away, starting her secluded training upon their arrival.

Knowledge of various antique appraisals was to be learned concurrently, including both theory and practical assessments. Zhou Shitao’s requirements were stringent and severe. At the beginning, Huo Sining nearly couldn’t cope, learning with resentment, questioning if she had gone mad to board this ”pirate ship.”

Huo Sining buzzed around like a spinning top, too busy to think about romance or boyfriends. Gu Xu, who wanted to visit his fiancée at the Zhou Family, was ruthlessly turned away by Zhou Shitao.

Unable to see her face or get through on the phone, Gu Xu felt abandoned by his fiancée, his mood instantly somber, his face full of sorrow and deep resentment, yet not daring to barge in, he could only slink back to Shengtang Group’s headquarters.

Therefore, tragedy struck the employees at Sheng Tang Headquarters. Even though the Little New Year had already passed, normally, they would be having an annual meeting to summarize the year, then happily wait for the company to give out bonuses to go home for the New Year. But this year, for some reason, there was no notice of holiday leave on the 27th, and each of the executives was working overtime.

The atmosphere in the company was oppressively tense; everyone speculated if something had gone wrong. Perhaps the recently proposed development case failed to pass, or a partner refused to sign the contract. Employees discussed in private, their faces stern, on pins and needles, fearing they might become the next unfortunate victim.

It wasn’t until five days later, on the morning of the thirtieth day of the twelfth lunar month, that Huo Sining’s first assessment finally passed smoothly, and she was released from the Zhou Family by Zhou Shitao.

Huo Sining contacted Gu Xu immediately and agreed to his request to take her to meet his parents at the Gu Family.

Although Huo Sining had already met Gu Xu’s parents during the acknowledgment feast, it was not a formal meeting, and since there were other members of the Gu Family, now that her relationship with Gu Xu had been solidified, and she had come to the Imperial Capital, it was only proper to visit and show her manners and sincerity.

Seeing Huo Sining agree to his request, Gu Xu instantly beamed, as if he had come back to life.

Consequently, the company quickly experienced a reprieve; the holiday was extended from the usual ten days to fifteen days. That wasn’t all, the bonus was increased by twenty percent over the expected amount.

The employees, previously filled with resentment as other companies had already gone on holiday, suddenly blossomed into joy, taking their hefty bonuses home for a delightful New Year celebration.

The emotions of those in love are unpredictable. For the past few days, Gu Xu worked with a dark expression, while Song Hui was still guessing what could have happened. Now, seeing Gu Xu light up after a single phone call left Song Hui twitching at the corner of his mouth, speechless.

”Dating is such a hassle, I’ve always said that women shouldn’t be taken too seriously. Just look at Xu Zi now, he’s totally fallen for it!”

At the club, when meeting up with Ouyang Jun, Qin Tian, and a few others, Song Hui spoke of Gu Xu’s condition these past few days, shaking his head with a bit of dread and scoffing at it.

Ouyang Jun, however, frowned, ”You can’t say that. I actually think it’s good for Xu Zi to be like this. As for you, you should change your playboy ways. Changing women more often than your clothes is not always safe; some women are not to be trifled with. Aren’t you afraid of capsizing in the gutter one day?”

Song Hui looked at Ouyang Jun with a shameless face, ”Hey, that’s interesting, you think I’m afraid of some dame? Who dares to touch me?”

Ouyang Jun replied helplessly, ”Do you think I mean someone will take revenge on you? I’m not at all worried about your tough skin. Aren’t you tired of playing with women every day? I’m advising you to settle down so you won’t regret it later and come crying to us!”

Hearing Ouyang Jun’s words, Song Hui chuckled, one eyebrow raised as he looked at Ouyang Jun,

”Jun Zi, don’t bother advising me. A man’s grave is the bed of a seductress, and I’m a natural Casanova. There’s no curing my flirtatious ways in this lifetime. Besides, the woman who can capsize me in the gutter hasn’t been born yet!”

Ouyang Jun shook his head, disagreeing with Song Hui’s words, ”Alright, alright, I know you’re like a leaf that stays dry though floating on water. You don’t listen to me now, but there will come a time when you’ll cry about it!”

Song Hui wasn’t concerned. Little did he know, in the near future, a reckless girl would barge into his life. He would then realize that she was the rib he had lost in a past life.

If he had known that somewhere in the world, there was a girl whose mere mention would send a piercing pain through his heart, he certainly wouldn’t have been so nonchalant.

It wasn’t until a year later that Ouyang Jun’s words came true, and Song Hui was in an utterly sorry state.

On the thirtieth day of the twelfth lunar month, the last day of the year, Huo Sining accompanied Gu Xu to the Gu Family’s home.

The car entered the military compound, and upon reaching the gate, they saw that the guards on both sides were armed. As Gu Xu’s car approached, they all saluted the people inside with a standard military salute.

Gu Xu drove straight in, and every few dozen meters along the way there was a person in uniform patrolling, until the car stopped in front of a three-story villa deep in the compound.

Hearing the engine sound, Mrs. Gu came out from the yard to greet them. Seeing Huo Sining getting out of the car, her lips involuntarily curled up, and her eyes and brows were filled with smiles.

”You’re back?” Mrs. Gu didn’t speak pleasantries but simply said ’you’re back’, as if Huo Sining was already her daughter-in-law, as dear as her closest family.

Huo Sining, who had been somewhat nervous, heard Mrs. Gu’s warm words and felt much of her tension dissipate. She smiled and nodded, then took Mrs. Gu’s arm and went into the house with her.