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Chapter 271: The Fault-Finding Guh Siqing (7)

Chapter 271: Chapter 271: The Fault-Finding Guh Siqing (7)

An Yiqing’s gaze lightly settled on Uncle Zhang, and her pupils couldn’t help but constrict. His aura was definitely that of a Martial Cultivator above the Innate Realm. Although An Yiqing couldn’t sense his true strength, the oppressive aura surrounding Uncle Zhang was undeniably real.

The girl became alert in her heart, this was the first time she had encountered a Martial Cultivator apart from those from the Gu Family, not to mention it was someone from the ever-troublesome Guh Family.

"Second Miss Guh, what is this all about?" Uncle Zhang looked at An Yiqing meaningfully, and asked in a feigned nonchalant manner.

The arrival of Uncle Zhang seemed to bolster Guh Siqing’s confidence, as she lifted her chin arrogantly and said coldly, "I took a liking to this piece of rough stone, but it seems that Miss An is rather reluctant to let me have it."

"Oh?" Uncle Zhang raised his eyebrows, and his eyes shone sharp as a knife, piercing towards An Yiqing, "I presume Miss An must be the precious pearl that the An Family has just found and brought back home?"

Feeling the overwhelming pressure coming at her, An Yiqing’s heart skipped a beat, and she circulated her Inner Breath throughout her body to resist Uncle Zhang’s silent attack.

"Old sir, you are right, I am indeed An Yiqing." The girl smiled slightly, her face calm, showing no indication of being heavily oppressed by his aura.

Uncle Zhang, somewhat surprised by her reaction, withdrew his oppressive aura and snorted coldly, "It is understandable that Miss An, having just returned, isn’t familiar with the rules of high society. However, our Second Miss Guh has always been the apple of the Family Head’s eye, so Miss An should think thrice before acting."

The ones present were all astute; they understood perfectly well the implications of Uncle Zhang’s words. It was nothing more than a belittlement of An Yiqing, suggesting she was nothing more than a sparrow transformed into a phoenix who lacks the upbringing of high society.

Everyone expected the girl to become angry, but to their surprise, An Yiqing let out a light laugh, her face full of mockery as she said, "The old sir makes a fair point. However, ’Gentlemen do not snatch what others covet,’ a concept even children understand; how come Second Miss Guh seems to be so unaware of this? It’s truly damaging to the Guh Family’s face in high society."

"You—" Guh Siqing was fuming with rage, just about to berate An Yiqing when Uncle Zhang cut her off.

"Second Miss Guh, remain calm and collected!" Uncle Zhang firmly pressed down on Guh Siqing’s shoulder, looking coldly at An Yiqing as he said, "Miss An has quite the gift of gab! A calf not afraid of tigers! I only hope that Miss An can always be so sharp-tongued! Second Miss Guh, since Miss An is interested in competing with you in bidding, then we naturally have to demonstrate the Guh Family’s strength!"

Upon hearing this, Guh Siqing felt a surge of joy. Though Uncle Zhang was just a servant, he held a high status within the Family. With his support, Guh Siqing no longer had any concerns.

"Fine! I bid ten million for this rough stone! Miss An, do you still intend to continue bidding?" Guh Siqing said, her face showing mockery, and her tone proud.

"Naturally!" An Yiqing smiled slightly, her red lips parting lightly, "Fifteen million!"

"Sixteen million!" Guh Siqing said coldly.

"Eighteen million!" An Yiqing’s eyes curved into a smile, clearly very happy.

"Twenty million!" shouted Guh Siqing, her brows shooting up, waiting for An Yiqing to continue bidding.

But unexpectedly, the girl paused, gave Guh Siqing a meaningful look and, with a slight smile and soft voice, said, "Sold! Since Second Miss Guh likes it so much, it wouldn’t be right for us to keep contending for it. This piece of rough stone belongs to Miss Guh now!"

An Yiqing’s unconventional move baffled everyone present, especially Guh Siqing, who looked at An Yiqing in disbelief, not expecting the girl to give up so readily. But after thinking about it, she came to terms with it. In Guh Siqing’s mind, the An Family could not contend with the Guh Family, so An Yiqing must have given up due to this concern. With this thought, Guh Siqing’s contempt for An Yiqing grew.

"Miss Guh, that will be twenty million in total. Would you like to transfer or swipe your card?" The owner of the rough stone was grinning from ear to ear, never expecting such good fortune that day.

Guh Siqing, who was somewhat happy moments ago, had her face stiffen. She glanced at the beaming rough stone owner, then at An Yiqing, whose face was full of interest, and she faintly felt that something was amiss.

Watching as twenty million Xuanjin Currency was being swiped away, even Guh Siqing couldn’t help feeling a sting. She silently cursed in her heart, blaming An Yiqing for making her spend over ten million more than necessary to acquire the rough stone!

"Sister Siqing," Guh Ruoyao said, her eyes shining with delight as she saw the rough stone was secured. Pleased with herself, she said to Guh Siqing, "We’ve spent twenty million to acquire this rough stone; you must cut it right here so everyone can satisfy their eyes. It’ll also show some people how petty they truly are."

Guh Ruoyao’s words struck a chord with Guh Siqing, who nodded, leading a group to the Stone-Cutting Area without hesitation.

The onlookers, hearing that the stone would be cut, became excited, all wanting to see what kind of exceptional jade could be extracted from a rough stone that cost twenty million.

"Miss, shall we..." Zhang Yuksheng watched the retreating figures, cautiously gauging An Yiqing’s mood, worried she would be upset. However, what he saw on the girl’s face was a gleeful, cunning smile...Yes, a cunning smile.

"Shall we?" An Yiqing’s eyes curved, smiling like a little fox, "Of course we shall! Let’s go see what a twenty-million rough stone can unveil! Brother Yusheng, let’s go! Time to watch the excitement!"

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