Reborn As Super Heiress

Chapter 1534: Chapter 1518: Tit for Tat

Especially Mr. Feng, whenever he thinks about the sword potentially being the very sword used by Lu Junyi, an uncontrollable expression of joy appears on his face.

It’s understandable, after all, he spent three hundred thousand on this ancient sword. If it truly was the sword used by Lu Junyi, its value would definitely increase several grades. The historical significance attached to such a notable artifact would definitely surpass the value of the sword itself.

Considering Lu Junyi’s significant standing in ”Water Margin”, if this were put up for auction and encountered someone who passionately loves ”Water Margin” or even a die-hard fan of Lu Junyi, the value could potentially reach hundreds of thousands or even millions.

The surrounding customers also nodded in agreement, clearly believing Professor Qian’s words. However, they were still quite courteous towards Huo Sining, not showing much blame in their eyes. They considered it normal for Huo Sining, given her young age and evident student status, to have lesser knowledge in antique appraisal, and thus making mistakes seemed only natural.

Professor Qian evidently hoped this incident would serve as a lesson for Huo Sining. However, despite presenting solid evidence, he didn’t see any signs of distress or willingness to learn on Huo Sining’s face. Instead, she smiled peculiarly while rubbing the jade ornament on the hilt with her hand.

Huo Sining’s attitude left Professor Qian feeling very displeased, almost dissatisfied. His expression shifted, and he sternly reprimanded:

”Young lady, antique appraisal is unlike any ordinary trade. You need to observe, learn, and explore more. If you don’t understand, don’t pretend you do. Given your level, you should go back and settle down before coming out again. I wonder who your master is to have taught such an arrogant disciple!”

Having said that, Professor Qian disregarded Huo Sining, directly handing the sword to Mr. Feng and turned as if heading upstairs.

The smile on Huo Sining’s face vanished the moment Professor Qian mentioned her master. Although she believed she had been respectful towards the professor, the old gentleman was unappreciative and continuously aggressive, even bringing up her master. This made Huo Sining truly angry.

”Wait a moment.”

Huo Sining abruptly called out to Professor Qian.

Just moments ago, while examining the Jade Kirin, she had discovered the trick. Using Professor Qian’s evidence to counter that this was not Lu Junyi’s sword is indeed the best and most compelling counterattack.

She had been hesitant, given that believing the sword to be Lu Junyi’s would benefit Mr. Feng, and revealing the truth wouldn’t harm Professor Qian but Mr. Feng.

However, now that Professor Qian has mentioned her master, she must retaliate, or if word got out, Zhou Shitao would lose face.

No matter how much the name of Lu Junyi might add value to the sword, Huo Sining wouldn’t keep secrets for Mr. Feng. She had to expose the trick behind the sword, making the presumptuous and conceited Mr. Qian pay for his words!

”Professor Qian, I feel what you just presented cannot serve as evidence. On the contrary, I believe you are gravely mistaken!”

This time, Huo Sining was not as restrained as before. Instead, she lifted her head and smiled at Professor Qian, raising her voice.

After saying this, she remembered to take the sword from Mr. Feng’s hand once more.

Professor Qian turned around, his face showing anger, gazing at Huo Sining with an expression saying ”hopeless youth”:

”I have already made it very clear earlier. Evidence such as Jiazi Yichou, and you’re still questioning it. I highly doubt your intentions. Are you here at Dexin Society to cause trouble or deliberately picking on me? Xiao Qi, what is going on, why are you letting such a person cause disturbance in the store, quickly throw them out!”

At this point, Professor Qian clearly viewed Huo Sining as a person of ill intent.

Although Xiao Qi also disapproved of Huo Sining’s arrogance, it was a fact that she had just spent nine hundred thousand at their store to buy a pair of lamp stands, so he couldn’t bring himself to kick her out.

Unable to offend either side, Xiao Qi found himself in a bind, only able to signal to Huo Sining while approaching the old professor to console him: ”Old Qian, please calm down, this Miss Huo is simply being precise, don’t mind it too much.”

Then Xiao Qi quickly went to Huo Sining, slightly awkward and pleading: ”Miss Huo, would you mind giving in and apologizing to Old Qian?”

Xiao Qi was just a store clerk, and Old Qian’s status in the store was far superior to him. If this matter displeased the old expert, he might face mild retaliations in the future.

So between the customer and the expert, Xiao Qi decided to stand beside Professor Qian. After all, offending Huo Sining would at most mean losing a rich customer, but offending Professor Qian, his future would be unpleasant.

Huo Sining hadn’t expected the old expert to say such words about throwing her out, and now Xiao Qi was asking her to apologize to Professor Qian. Momentarily, she didn’t react, but recovered the next second, her expression stiffening, displaying coldness even in her eyes.

Unlike Xiao Qi, Huo Sining wasn’t afraid of offending the old expert. Her intentions were kindly to discuss, but Professor Qian hadn’t been respectful, angrily ready to kick people out, which seemed quite disrespectful:

”Xiao Qi, discussing the matter as it is, I am not wrong, why should I apologize? I merely don’t agree with Professor Qian’s view, amazed that a dignified professor couldn’t even listen to others and gets ready to kick them out at disagreement, isn’t this laughable?”

Xiao Qi’s face turned bright red: ”Miss Huo...”

Huo Sining waved her hand, interrupting Xiao Qi:

”Alright then, you’re just following orders, no need to kick me out, I can leave on my own. But since I said the sword has issues, I must finish what I started, otherwise people will really say I’m here to stir trouble!”

The stubbornness within Huo Sining’s character showed. While she was kind, she wasn’t a pushover. Had Professor Qian not treated her with such disdain, even attacking her master, Huo Sining might have given the senior some face, choosing to discuss with Mr. Feng privately rather than confronting Professor Qian directly.