Reborn As Super Heiress

Capítulo 1297: Chapter 1293: Ridiculed

The curtain has fallen on the Hongjiang Bridge collapse incident, which resulted in seven deaths and nine injuries, and the person in charge also needs to be held criminally responsible.

The Liu Family was on the verge of bankruptcy due to this event, but Liu Yunhui, in a desperate move, announced that Liu Chongren’s collection of worm jade would soon be up for a private auction, thus preserving the last bit of foundation for the Liu Family.

Two hours after the Hongjiang Bridge incident occurred, the Quality Supervision Bureau and Industrial and Commercial Bureau intervened, and the police’s speed and efficiency in investigating the matter were astonishing. Within just two days, everything was handled smoothly, and the results were publicly announced, which is quite rare.

Once these measures were unveiled, public opinion was suppressed, and they received unanimous approval and support from the people.

“Did you do this?”

Upon seeing the news, Huo Sining immediately knew that Gu Xu had intervened.

Although public opinion can influence official investigations, it could never have such a significant impact.

Regarding the Hongjiang Bridge incident, the police worked with such high efficiency without shirking responsibility, without scapegoating temporary workers, and without avoiding the issue, purely relying on public opinion couldn’t achieve this result.

Gu Xu didn’t deny his involvement, only glanced indifferently at Huo Sining’s tablet before smiling and saying:

“Hmm, initially I intended to go all out directly, but that kid, Song Hui, reminded me, and what he said made sense. Even a clay Bodhisattva retains a bit of earth nature; if we are too ruthless, it might provoke the Liu Family to rebel. If they become desperate, who knows what they’ll do? It’s better to give them time to breathe. Once we’ve relaxed their vigilance, a little maneuvering would go unnoticed.”

Though Huo Sining isn’t someone who clings to old ways, having experienced too little and grown up in a simple environment, she’s too naive about these intrigues. Thus, hearing Gu Xu’s words left her speechless.

However, she could understand the meaning in Gu Xu’s words; she wants to deal with the Liu Family, but if she pushes too hard, it’s very likely to anger Liu Chongren. If he decides to fight back at all costs, it would be counterproductive.

As Gu Xu said, it’s better to first give the Liu Family a chance to ease up, and then gradually handle them later.

What makes Huo Sining suspicious, however, is Gu Xu’s capability. Previously, she hadn’t relied on Gu Xu, treating him as an ordinary scion of a hereditary family, never imagining that Gu Xu could influence so many people. Managing to interfere in the investigation of such a major case is not easily done; at least she, being a small figure, couldn’t accomplish this.

This incident allowed Huo Sining to witness Gu Xu’s true power. What she had seen before was merely the surface, and it appeared her boyfriend was much more formidable than she anticipated.

Extermination isn’t Huo Sining’s way; the Liu Family has suffered such significant setbacks that a comeback within three to five years is impossible.

It’s not just the Liu Family; Huo Sining later discovered that in several projects Liu Yunhui was involved in, the Liang Family also participated. Consequently, the Liang Family became subject to much media scrutiny and exposure, with negative news occupying quite a few pages.

Liang Pengzhi and Liu Chongren were old friends, initially he wanted to help Liu Chongren, but ended up implicated himself, utterly powerless, barely able to protect himself, let alone care for others’ affairs.

The Liu Family suffered a major blow, causing tremors among domestic and international jewelry companies. Various marketing strategies emerged, attempting to share the jewelry market once dominated by the Liu Family.

In this situation, Jade Beauty naturally couldn’t remain unmoved, especially as Huo Sining replenished nearly a hundred rough stones in Yangon; these quality materials can support Jade Beauty for one to two years.

Soon after returning from Myanmar, Huo Sining received an invitation card for Master Su Zhongqing’s birthday banquet.

Huo Sining was somewhat surprised. Although Su Zhongqing was friendly with Zhou Shitao, given Su Zhongqing’s status, it’s unreasonable to send an invitation to someone as junior as her, why this time…

Despite feeling strange, Huo Sining still noted the matter, processed the rough stones she brought back from Myanmar, and after a few days of busyness, rushed to the Imperial Capital the day before Master Su’s birthday.

Due to Master Su Zhongqing’s birthday, Zhou Shitao also received an invitation, so after tossing Qibao to Gu Xu, she drove Gu Xu’s Maybach directly to the Zhou Family, conveniently picking up Zhou Shitao and Ji Kun to go to the banquet hotel together.

The banquet was held at Diecuiyuan Manor owned by Gu Xu and his associates, a place Huo Sining was quite familiar with, having been there numerous times. This time she effortlessly made her way directly to the outskirts.

Upon arriving at Diecuiyuan, there were welcoming staff waiting outside, and the one greeting her was Liu Pengcheng, a disciple of Master Su Zhongqing.

Numerous encounters, especially the last dramatic performance at Xu Shilong’s charity auction exchange, left a deep impression on Liu Pengcheng regarding Zhou Shitao’s young disciple. Thus, upon seeing Huo Sining, Liu Pengcheng’s face showed a hint of a smile as he greeted the guests, not forgetting to whisper to Huo Sining:

“Junior Huo, I’ve come across a set of items recently. I wonder if, after the banquet, I could trouble you to take a look?”

Huo Sining smiled and nodded, “It’s my honor.”

Huo Sining’s straightforward answer greatly pleased Liu Pengcheng, as he led Zhou Shitao and the others into the main hall while conversing with Huo Sining about the set of items he acquired.

After entering the venue with Liu Pengcheng, Huo Sining saw many guests seated in the main hall. Zhou Shitao evidently disliked such occasions and directly said to Liu Pengcheng, “Xiao Liu, we won’t partake here; let’s go sit with your Master directly.”

Liu Pengcheng smiled and said, “Master thought the same; he’s in the East Wing, and I was about to take you there.”

On the way to the East Wing, just upon reaching the entrance, Huo Sining heard a voice from inside:

“Hmph, I don’t think that woman is anything remarkable. If Grandpa hadn’t refused to speak on my behalf to Grandpa Zhou, perhaps I would be Grandpa Zhou’s closed-door disciple by now, instead of that woman. I think Grandpa Zhou is just old and has poor judgment, unable to find a good prospect, which is why he randomly picked such a woman who lacks status to be a disciple!”

Huo Sining was stunned. Although the woman didn’t mention anyone’s name in her words, she could still discern it. The person speaking is clearly confronting someone, with sarcasm and scorn in her tone, downright despising, and the mockery and scorn were undoubtedly targeting her.