Reborn As Super Heiress

Chapter 1558: Chapter 1542: Head of the Mountain Village

Huo Sining felt that this Granny Jue was like wearing a veil of mystery, and as soon as she lifted it, the secrets would be unraveled one by one.

Upon returning to Third Auntie’s stilted building, Huo Sining carefully examined it from all angles.

One could step directly from the balcony onto the wooden planks to reach the second floor.

Such stilted buildings used to be common in the Miao Village. According to Third Auntie, every girl in the Miao Village had her own room, often located in the stilted building with an outside wooden ladder leading to it.

Miao girls didn’t have the same restraints or reservations as Han women. They could climb down the ladder at night to play and frolic with friends or quietly sneak a girlfriend or even boyfriend into their room. The Miao people were bold, and such behavior, seen as daring among Han people, did not attract much gossip.

Many novels and movies often depict Miao women, warning people against getting involved with them because once caught in their charm, it’s impossible to break free. Fiction even suggests that Miao women use poisons to keep lovers faithful without straying thoughts.

However, in reality, Miao women are a fiercely passionate group, cheerful, innocent, and steadfast in love. Once they decide on a man, they remain loyal for life.

This is why Huo Sining has always been so curious about the Miao Village.

Yet, she felt disappointed because the Miao Village had already embraced the outside world, changing the villagers’ mindsets. It was uncertain how much of the Miao women’s qualities remained.

Perhaps because Qibao had returned, Third Auntie joyfully prepared a full table of dishes that the little one loved.

Qibao ate happily, clearly satisfied with the meal Third Auntie had made.

After finishing the meal, Third Auntie rudely ushered them out, ”You should go now. The mountain chief has gone into the mountains with two elders and won’t return until late evening. You should leave before he returns to the village, or you’ll be in danger.”

On hearing this, Huo Sining was momentarily stunned and instinctively exchanged a glance with Gu Xu and Qibao.

Huo Sining wasn’t afraid of this so-called mountain chief. However, seeing Third Auntie’s solemn expression and recalling the mountain chief’s reputation, she agreed, not wanting to trouble the old woman.

The three of them left without looking back, got into the car, and drove away.

After a few kilometers, Huo Sining asked the driver to stop and let them out before sending him off with the car.

After getting out, Huo Sining winked at Gu Xu, ”Let’s go.”

Gu Xu didn’t question her intentions, and holding Qibao’s hand, they sneaked back into the Miao Village.

Huo Sining wanted to uncover Granny Jue’s secret, so she intended to return to the Miao Village and question the mountain chief.

As for how to question him, Huo Sining had her strategies; if the mountain chief was unruly, she and Gu Xu would be tougher.

The three hid in the shadows, waited until nightfall to climb the mountain, and with Qibao leading, they soon arrived at the mountain chief’s house.

Huo Sining whispered the invisibility spell, and they stealthily approached the mountain chief’s door.

Gu Xu, acting swiftly and silently, easily picked the lock with a wire, and the three slipped inside.

The mountain chief’s luxurious home was enclosed by walls two to three meters high, resembling a villa with opulent furniture and appliances. One could tell with a glance that the owner had wealth.

As Huo Sining’s trio entered, they heard a male voice from a bedroom. Qibao wrote the words ”mountain chief” on Huo Sining’s palm, indicating the voice belonged to the person they sought.

Huo Sining understood immediately and led them toward the bedroom. As they reached the door, the man’s voice was raised:

”No news? Didn’t they say the kid came to the village today? You’re all useless! Didn’t I tell you to stop him if he returned? Keep searching! They left in the afternoon; they’ve got to be in town still. Check every hotel and bring him back!”

The mountain chief was on the phone, ordering someone to search the town’s hotels. Huo Sining and Gu Xu realized the mountain chief’s intentions.

News of their return with Qibao had reached his ears. This mountain chief was brazen, planning to capture them in broad daylight, as if he ran the county.

After instructing the person on the phone, Huo Sining glanced at Gu Xu, preparing to storm the bedroom.

Just then, another call came in on the mountain chief’s phone. This time, his tone changed from arrogant to ingratiating, almost deferential.

”Mr. Gao, you’ve arrived? No worries, everything’s ready for your visit tomorrow. We verified everything today; everything is in order. I’ll be here awaiting your arrival.”

Hearing him address the caller as Mr. Gao, Huo Sining quickly halted Gu Xu’s actions, locking eyes with shared astonishment.

In fact, besides helping Qibao resolve his private matters, Huo Sining and Gu Xu had another mission: investigating the Oil Rat and Gao Yuyuan’s whereabouts.

They learned from Tang Jun about Gao Yuyuan’s disappearance from the network. Initially, Huo Sining thought this was misinformation. But Zhou Shitao’s investigation confirmed Gao Yuyuan indeed arrived in Xiangxi and had contacted the Oil Rat.