Rebirth as the Richest Woman in the World
Chapter 185 Replace (one watch)

Chapter 185: 185 Replace (one watch)

Although the middle-aged woman said this, the daughter was still somewhat uneasy.

She knew a classmate who had been paralyzed in bed ever since an accident during height-increasing surgery, living her entire life on that bed, taking care of all her daily needs there. Her life was ruined.

If she also encountered such an accident, her life would be destroyed as well.

"Coco, but I’ve heard that height-increasing surgery requires breaking and reshaping bones. If something goes wrong, it could lead to lifelong disability!" The woman’s voice trembled slightly.

She didn’t want to risk an accident during height-increasing surgery, which could potentially leave her disabled for life. What would she then have to compete with Chu Jin?

"What are you afraid of!" Seeing her daughter’s hesitation, anger already apparent in her eyes, the middle-aged woman’s voice became tinged with anger.

"You’ve undergone so many surgeries already, and now you’re hesitant about this one height-increasing surgery. Do you want all your previous efforts to go to waste? Look at yourself. You’re only 1.58 meters tall, not even reaching 1.6 meters. How can you compete with others? I’ve already spoken to Dr. Zhao. He will increase your height by 10 centimeters. As long as you don’t do any strenuous exercise afterwards, it shouldn’t impact your life much. A girl like you should be graceful, right? This could even help curb your temper," she comforted.

Despite the middle-aged woman’s reasonable arguments, the daughter remained fearful.

The daughter moved her lips hesitantly, murmuring, "Mom... I’m scared, I’m really scared. What if I end up disabled... "

Increasing one’s height by up to 5 centimeters per surgery was the maximum, and now they were considering a 10-centimeter increase—a terrifying thought.

She was truly afraid. She had thought her hardships were over, but now faced the prospect of bone-breaking surgery.

This was the final step. If anything went wrong, the consequences were unimaginable.

The middle-aged woman patted her daughter’s back, offering consolation.

"It’s just an increase of 10 centimeters, that’s all. It’s a minor, minimally invasive surgery. What’s there to be afraid of? How could you possibly end up disabled? As long as you carry yourself with grace afterward and avoid intense sports, it won’t affect you. Dr. Zhao is the most authoritative physician here; nothing will go wrong. Don’t be scared," she reassured.

The more the middle-aged woman said this, the more the daughter felt frightened, gripping her mother’s hand tightly, her palms sweating, she stammered, "But, but I’m still scared..."

Her voice had grown hoarse with fear. If she could cry, she might have already been crying.

At this point, the middle-aged woman had lost her patience and exclaimed, "What are you scared of! The path is your own choice. Now that you’ve taken this step, there’s no turning back."

The middle-aged woman spoke sternly, then continued.

"Besides, you no longer have a place in Capital City. The moment you step out of this hospital, you must forget your previous identity and start a new life. Then you can reach the pinnacle of life. So, the hardship you’re enduring now is nothing! What’s there to fear from a trivial height-increasing surgery? Don’t worry, your mom is here by your side." Her tone softened towards the end, not as forceful as before.

"Mom, is it really okay? Maybe we should talk to Dr. Zhao about just increasing 5 centimeters instead. Isn’t 10 centimeters too much? Actually, Chu Jin is not that much taller than me. 5 centimeters should be enough," she suggested.

Chu Jin was probably only 1.65 meters tall. She was currently 1.58 meters tall; a 5-centimeter increase would suffice.

A 10-centimeter increase was too risky, a gamble she could not afford.

"What do you understand!" The middle-aged woman narrowed her eyes, imploring, "Height equals presence! You can only outshine her if you’re taller. My dear, I’m doing this for your own good. If you weren’t my daughter, do you think I’d care for you this much? Lady Ji has already arranged a new identity for you, even your ID card has been sorted. You need a complete makeover from head to toe to be unrecognizable. Once you’re discharged, you can start your new life."

Hearing this, the daughter looked up in delight, "Mom, are you telling the truth? Has Lady Ji really gotten me a new ID card?"

Although she knew her daughter might not see it, the middle-aged woman still subconsciously nodded.

"Of course it’s true. Why would I lie to you? Lady Ji has arranged everything for your new life, just waiting for your transformation. She’s offered us such dedicated help, you can’t let her down. Proceeding with the height-increasing surgery was her idea," she explained.

Hearing her mother’s words, the daughter squeezed her mother’s hand, "Okay, Mom, I agree. I’ll undergo the height-increasing surgery! I won’t disappoint Lady Ji."

"Mm," the middle-aged woman said with satisfaction as she patted her daughter’s head, "That’s my good girl. The surgery is in half a month. We’ll do the liposuction and height increase surgery together; it’ll save some time."

Thinking of the luxurious life her daughter would bring her in the future filled the middle-aged woman’s eyes with bright light.

Finally, they would no longer live under the scrutiny of others.

Hearing this, the daughter nodded heavily, "Mm, Mom, I understand. I will cooperate fully with the doctor."

If it would make her the center of everyone’s attention, if it would allow her to trample Chu Jin underfoot, then this bit of suffering really wasn’t anything.

Moreover, her reputation in Capital City was already in tatters.

Beyond this path, she simply had no other choice.

"That’s good," the middle-aged woman nodded in satisfaction. "You can be discharged in three more months, but before that, we need to make some preparations."

"Preparations?" The daughter was puzzled. "What other preparations do we need?"

She had already made such a great sacrifice; wasn’t that enough?

Unease began to rise subconsciously in her heart.

The middle-aged woman glanced at her with a mix of disappointment and frustration.

"Do you think just relying on your face will be enough to replace her? You must study and emulate her speech, her mannerisms, everything about her very carefully. Her interests must become your interests. You are her, and she is you. You must replace her entirely and complete the task given to you by Madame Jiufu."

The middle-aged woman paused then took the deck of Tarot cards from the cabinet and continued, "These days, you will start learning with the Tarot cards."

As she spoke, she pushed the Tarot cards into the daughter’s hands. "Madame Jiufu called. She said she’ll arrange a professional Tarot teacher for you in a few days. When the time comes, you must take it seriously. You can’t disappoint Madame Jiufu."

The daughter fumbled with the Tarot cards in her hands, not quite understanding her mother’s intentions, "Mom, what are Tarot cards? Why do I need to learn this?"

She couldn’t fathom why Madame Jiufu would want her to learn such a thing.

Madame Jiufu was, after all, quite a mysterious figure.

But the enemy of her enemy was her friend, and with Madame Jiufu’s help, her own path would be smoother.

One could say that Madame Jiufu was the one giving her a new lease on life.

Therefore, she would do anything Madame Jiufu asked of her.

The middle-aged woman poured herself a glass of water and explained, "Madame Jiufu said that divination is a Western practice. If you want to replace that person, you must learn this. Start by getting to know the cards. Familiarize yourself with the names and meanings of the 72 cards. That way, when the teacher arrives, you’ll at least have some foundation."

Listening to her mother, the daughter nodded understandingly, "Okay, Mom. I get it. I will study hard. But how can I recognize the cards if I’m blind?"

"I will start by telling you the names of each card. Then, through touch and smell, you’ll distinguish the differences between them. Only by doing this, once you’re discharged, will you be able to demonstrate your professionalism. Madame Jiufu mentioned that person is very skilled with Tarot cards, so you cannot slack off even a bit with them."

"You have to be able to identify each Tarot card without even opening your eyes. You must do it better than her!"

Towards the end, the middle-aged woman’s tone carried a hint of sternness.

Hearing her mother say this only strengthened the daughter’s resolve to master Tarot cards. She nodded firmly, "Mom, don’t worry. I won’t let you down."