Reborn As Super Heiress

Chapter 1620: Chapter 1604: Ocean Voyage

However, what comes next is a lot of aftermath to handle, with so many swapped items across various provinces in the country, even the museums themselves might not know. Originally, Zhou Shitao had already assigned this task to Huo Sining, but after Old Mr. Zhong heard about it, he voluntarily took it on himself.

Maybe it was to make up for his past mistakes with Zhong Xiaoyao, Old Mr. Zhong actively volunteered to go to various museums to clean up the Zhong Fang items.

Huo Sining relies on the Heavenly Eye Cheating Device to identify Zhong Fang, while Old Mr. Zhong relies on his eyesight. Those items were made by him and Zhong Xiaoyao themselves, so he naturally doesn’t need any assistance to recognize them. Thus, this job is more suitable for him than anyone else.

So when Old Mr. Zhong proposed this, Zhou Shitao only hesitated for a moment before readily agreeing to assign the job to Old Mr. Zhong.

With the hefty task given to Old Mr. Zhong, more than half of the burden on Huo Sining is lifted, much to her delight.

Originally, with Old Mr. Zhong being free, Huo Sining should have handed Zhong Xiaoyao over to Old Mr. Zhong to take care of him himself, but after arriving at the Imperial Capital, Old Mr. Zhong took on this task, leaving him without the energy to care for Zhong Family’s Youngest.

Moreover, in his heart, Old Mr. Zhong always felt that Huo Sining is the same kind as Zhong Family’s Youngest, and perhaps this environment is more conducive to Zhong Xiaoyao’s growth. So Old Mr. Zhong, without hesitation, entrusted the child to Huo Sining, seemingly having no intention of taking him back, leaving Huo Sining somewhat helpless.

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In the blue ocean, a coral sea appeared before Huo Sining’s eyes, accompanied by countless colorful fish swimming past her vision.

“Look at the giant lobster, Sister Lian, there’s a giant lobster over there!”

In the water, Qibao excitedly paddled, tugging at Xiao Yao.

Ever since Huo Sining brought Zhong Xiaoyao to the Magic Capital, the little guy Qibao no longer clung to Huo Sining but instead became Zhong Xiaoyao’s sidekick.

Zhong Xiaoyao doesn’t speak but can write and draw. Once, after Zhong Xiaoyao drew an illustration for Qibao, the little guy became completely subservient to Zhong Xiaoyao, worshiping her like mad. Zhong Xiaoyao pointed east, and the little minion dared not go west, obediently respecting her, much to Huo Sining’s disdain.

Huo Sining didn’t anticipate her household growing larger. Initially, it was just Yan Feng; after Yan Feng left, Qibao, and the Blue Fatty egg came along, and now Zhong Xiaoyao has joined. The number of people is increasing, becoming ever more lively.

However, what Huo Sining hadn’t foreseen was that three months after wrapping up the matter with Old Mr. Zhong and returning to the Magic Capital, an unexpected guest appeared at her home.

After handling her family’s affairs in New York, Miss Yue Shuwen cleared everything up and suddenly showed up with her luggage at Huo Sining’s home, settling in and refusing to leave.

According to Miss Yue, she was seeking her “organization,” and Huo Sining’s place is her home.

Recalling Miss Yue’s impudent stance back then left Huo Sining speechless, yet she was helpless. Considering she came a long way to seek refuge, she couldn’t just drive her away, could she?

And so, Huo Sining embarked on a journey across the sea with a large crew—no, it was a treasure salvage expedition.

This was part of Huo Sining’s plan, as she wished to exchange Huaxia antiques with Albert Adrian, a transaction only possible by finding something valuable enough to attract the Albert family’s attention. However, not possessing European antiques, the only means she could think of acquiring them was through tomb raiding and shipwreck salvage.

She wasn’t adept at tomb raiding and held some reservations about it, fearing she’d end up lost in an uncharted European grave. But, shipwreck salvage was her forte.

Thus, within the six months following her return from England, Huo Sining and Gu Xu prepared diligently for maritime adventures, investigating detailed information on ancient European shipwrecks while ensuring they had legitimate reasons to conceal their objectives.

With the Shengtang Group’s banner covering them, finding a legitimate reason was easy. Gu Xu had several projects in Europe, frequently traveled to meet the project sponsors, and on this occasion, rented a large cruise ship for vacation without arousing any suspicion.

Thanks to the Water-Repelling Pearl owned by Huo Sining, no salvage equipment was necessary, and upon reaching Europe, they simply sailed out to sea on the cruise ship.

To avoid exposing their mission’s purpose, Gu Xu directly transferred several veterans from the Red Umbrella Beauty Company for the venture—these skilled sailors made handling the cruise ship a breeze.

With these men aboard, Gu Xu dismissed the European seamen and captain, replacing them with their own crew, ensuring everyone on board was from their team.

This expedition included not only Huo Sining and Gu Xu, but also Qibao, Zhong Xiaoyao, and Yue Shuwen, not to mention the lively duo Su Qingqing and Bai Yishan, who sought excitement wherever it might be found.

Yet, once on the high seas, when everyone suggested a diving session, Su Qingqing and Bai Yishan hesitated, retreating back to the cabin, terrified they might be dragged into the water by Huo Sining.

With those two out of the picture, Huo Sining found it easier to manage.

Miss Yue took the lead in plunging into the sea, followed by Qibao and Zhong Xiaoyao who refused to lag behind, jumping in one after the other. After nodding to each other, Huo Sining and Gu Xu joined them, diving into the water.

Once in the water, the trio promptly peeled off their diving suits, displaying expressions of disdain, causing Huo Sining’s brow to furrow deeply.

Having revealed their true forms, the three began to frolic in the ocean uninhibited, with Qibao spotting a giant lobster and charging towards it without hesitation, clutching its hard shell and proudly handing it to Zhong Xiaoyao.

Zhong Xiaoyao shook her head, scared to accept the lobster, retreating from its waving pincers yet smiling brightly, filled with joy.

Nearby, Miss Yue pursued a thirty-centimeter grouper, its body dark brown with stripes and spots, appearing fleshy and full.

Huo Sining allowed herself a smile, pondering this would mean good eats at dinner tonight.

She didn’t linger further and swiftly swam towards the deeper sea.