Reborn As Super Heiress

Chapter 1526: Chapter 1510: Can’t Run Away

Boss Hu calculated well in his mind; renting this warehouse yard cost less than a hundred thousand, and adding the three hundred thousand in cash, each person would only be out tens of thousands. Even if they gave it all up, they’d still make a considerable profit. The only regret was that they couldn’t take the remaining stone materials from the warehouse.

As for compensation, he didn’t even consider it; he couldn’t come up with three hundred thousand anyway. With situations like this, aside from slipping away, he really couldn’t think of any other solution.

Having made this decision in his mind, Boss Hu wasn’t flustered anymore. As long as he managed to escape, he had a way to ensure these people would never find him.

”Miss Huo, your piece of jadeite is worth about ten million in the market. We can reward you based on this price; how does that sound?”

Boss Hu said casually, but by this time, it really didn’t matter what price he quoted, as he was already gearing up to make his getaway.

”Ten million? Who are you trying to fool? Both Mr. Zhou and Boss Luo have offered fifteen million. Now you’re slicing off a third—aren’t you worried about biting your tongue?”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Lijun sneered, and even Huo Sining involuntarily furrowed her brows.

Previously, this man underestimated the value of the Flower Green Species by thirty thousand, and now with the Lemon Orange, he’s gotten even bolder, offering ten million for a piece worth fifteen million, slicing off five hundred thousand directly. It’s not just Huo Sining; even those around felt indignation.

Yin Zeyan had been observing Boss Hu’s changing expressions. The man’s eyes were darting, and he seemed quite frazzled earlier, suddenly relaxing later. His tone during the conversation about compensation was indifferent, making it obvious there was something fishy.

With that thought, Yin Zeyan sneaked closer to Huo Sining and whispered softly in her ear, ”Junior Huo, this money might not be so easy to get. If you trust me, why not let me handle this matter for you; what do you think?”

Due to Manager Lu’s peculiar status, Huo Sining initially harbored some precautions against Yin Zeyan. Now, seeing Yin Zeyan volunteering, she instinctively lifted her head, surprisedly glancing at him.

Fifteen million is a significant sum for ordinary people, but to Huo Sining, it doesn’t mean much. However, given that these stone merchants were always into shady dealings and had previously uttered threats, she bore no goodwill towards them whatsoever. In such circumstances, since she was on the right side, she had no reason to relinquish the money owed.

Huo Sining didn’t know how Yin Zeyan planned to recover the money, but since she wasn’t willing to give it up, she could only leverage external assistance. Judging by the look of these Tengchong folks, they clearly weren’t prepared to compensate her gleefully. If she had to personally confront them, it might truly turn into a public spectacle. So, with Yin Zeyan voluntarily offering help, Huo Sining was more than appreciative.

Receiving approval from Huo Sining, Yin Zeyan chuckled, staring at his Yin and Yang face, slowly strolling over to Boss Hu.

”Boss Hu, why don’t I have a private chat with you?”

As he spoke, Yin Zeyan casually draped his arm over Boss Hu’s shoulders, leading the stone merchant towards the warehouse without even checking if Boss Hu agreed.

The warehouse was completely empty. Huo Sining didn’t know what Yin Zeyan did with Boss Hu inside, but in just a matter of ten minutes, the two came out. Yin Zeyan still wore a cheerful smile, while Boss Hu looked utterly dejected, just short of kneeling and crying.

After emerging, to everyone’s astonishment, Boss Hu pulled the other stone merchants aside for a private discussion. Shortly thereafter, he and the merchants appeared crestfallen, gingerly approaching Huo Sining and expressing their willingness to compensate at the fifteen million mark.

Of course, the fifteen million wouldn’t be paid immediately. These people could only first compensate five million, with the remaining ten million to be gathered in two days, requesting Huo Sining to give them two more days. They promised to settle the payment then.

Huo Sining didn’t care much about the compensation itself; her curiosity lay in how Yin Zeyan managed to make the stone merchants so compliant.

Originally, Huo Sining knew Yin Zeyan through Su Qingqing; all she knew about him was that he was a disciple of Xie Daoyuan, owner of Yin Yizhai, but beyond that, his background was entirely obscure.

However, with Yin Zeyan’s intervention causing the stone merchants’ attitude to change instantly, Huo Sining realized that Senior Brother Yin might not be an ordinary character.

It made sense; if Manager Lu—a practitioner of sorcerous arts—consented to work as a manager in Yin Zeyan’s antique shop, how could Yin Zeyan’s capabilities be as simple as they appeared?

Nonetheless, despite her suspicions, Huo Sining didn’t deliberately probe into what Yin Zeyan discussed with the stone merchants. She knew she owed him a favor this time, keeping it in mind to repay the favor eventually.

Having collected the five million, Huo Sining didn’t plan to linger, leaving with the High Ice Type Lemon Orange while the remaining onlookers, having seen enough drama, decided not to continue challenging this vendetta.

None in attendance were foolish. Since the stone merchants had suddenly lost fifteen million, even if they continued challenging the platform, even revealing imperial green wouldn’t matter; these merchants lacked the cash for recompense. Given the doubled cost to purchase brick-like rocks and with a high probability of failure and no prize to gain, who would want to continue?

Without the allure of a doubled prize, the warehouse’s junk stones instantly became a mockery, and the jade enthusiasts in the yard were no longer interested in seeking fortune, turned their gaze from those stones, and left one after another.

Leaving the yard, Huo Sining initially intended to invite Yin Zeyan, Zhao Lijun, and the others for lunch. Striking luck with the High Ice Type and gaining over a million extra, she couldn’t remain ungrateful. However, when she proposed a meal, everyone had their commitments and left in a hurry.

Unable to insist, Huo Sining turned helplessly towards Zhong Zifan and Liao Song:

”It seems it’s just the three of us for lunch.”

Liao Song and Zhong Zifan were unabashed: ”You earned a sum worth several years for us in a day, so of course it’s you treating us, the big spender. Had we not called you over, where would you have found that chance with the High Ice Type Lemon Orange today?”

Huo Sining agreed with this sentiment. Although lured by Liao Song and Zhong Zifan to challenge the platform, without Liao Song’s call, perhaps that Lemon Orange really would’ve slipped out of her grasp.