Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl-Chapter 64 - 0 Authentication results revealed 2 updates
Chapter 64: 064 Authentication results revealed [2 updates]
Chapter 64: 064 Authentication results revealed [2 updates]
The assistant still remembered very clearly that just last year, someone had come to the Yunjing Art Association with a painting, claiming it to be a genuine work of Princess Yongning, in exchange for money and fame.
It turned out to be a fake!
Had it not been for their Vice President’s sharp eye, they would have been fooled by that counterfeit painting.
“Miss Sheng, this is our Vice President Yu,” the assistant introduced. “Vice President, this is Miss Yunyi from the Jiangcheng Sheng Family.”
Sheng Yunyi was somewhat surprised.
She hadn’t expected to meet the Vice President of the Yunjing Art Association directly!
“Vice President Yu, I—” she began to speak but was cut off.
“Where is the painting?” Vice President Yu was in a hurry, “No need for self-introductions now, I don’t have that much time. Let’s see the painting first.”
Sheng Yunyi’s smile froze, but she quickly brought out the painting: “Vice President Yu, this painting has been confirmed to be painted by Princess Yongning when she was 12 years old, please take a look.”
“Oh, this one,” Vice President Yu glanced at it and immediately lost interest, “It’s fake, no need to look further.”
Sheng Yunyi’s ears buzzed with a temporary deafness, she didn’t know how she managed to speak: “What, what did you say?”
“Miss Sheng, this painting of yours is indeed fake. A similar one was presented to our President last year,” the assistant kindly reminded her. “It’s probably from the same batch of forgeries. We’ve even issued a public announcement, how could you have been deceived?”
“I’ve always said, if a true artifact were to surface, there’s no way I wouldn’t know about it,” Vice President Yu glanced at his watch, ready to leave.
“Vice President Yu!” Sheng Yunyi was anxious, “You only took one glance, how can you be sure that it’s fake?”
Vice President Yu turned around and nodded: “Don’t believe me, right? Fine.”
He asked for all the lights to be turned off, engulfing the room in darkness without a speck of light.
Seconds later, the lights came back on.
Vice President Yu looked calmly at Sheng Yunyi: “Do you see now?”
“See what?” Sheng Yunyi didn’t understand.
“The seal of a genuine artifact here, emits light in darkness,” Vice President Yu sneered. “During the Qianhe period of the Ning Dynasty, there were many fake artworks passing off as genuine works of Princess Yongning. Wouldn’t they have any anti-counterfeiting measures? You’ve wasted another minute of my time.”
Without looking back, he walked away, leaving Sheng Yunyi standing there alone.
She stared at the painting on the table with trembling eyes, utterly disbelieving, as her brain ceased to function.
It was fake?
She had spent Three Hundred Million on a fake painting?!
“Miss Sheng, your painting is probably from the Starman Federal Empire, it was part of the treasures they looted back in the day,” the assistant added another word. “Although it is a replica, it was still created by ancient people over three hundred years ago. It’s a pity that a forgery is only a forgery and cannot compare to the real thing.”
This statement struck like a slap out of midair, causing Sheng Yunyi to nearly lose her balance and fall.
She was instantly panicked, hands sweaty, fear snaked around her heart like an icy serpent, suffocating her breath.
What should she do now?
“As for the auction, we will inquire,” the assistant said again. “But whether the money can be recovered, that’s uncertain.”
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Three Hundred Million, these rich kids sure have a lot of money, but no brains!
He shook his head and also left.
**
The next morning, Jiangcheng No.7 Middle School.
As the semester end approached, students were diligently writing even during breaks.
After the summer vacation, they would officially step into their senior year. The college entrance exam was a major turning point in life, and slackness was not an option.
Ye Wanlan had also finished a set of history papers.
The questions were easy for her, but she still enjoyed working through them over and over.
Each historical segment, every read, gave her a different flavor to savor.
“Sheng Song came to class.” Su Xueqing handed her a piece of candy and whispered, “He’s using a crutch, I heard someone beat him up badly. He was supposed to stay in the hospital longer but insisted on coming to school. We still don’t know who did it.”
Peeling off the candy wrapper, Ye Wanlan said indifferently, “He brought it upon himself.”
When Sheng Song bullied other ordinary students, he never held back, relying on his family’s background.
“I heard he’s been quieter today, but Ah Lan, you need to be careful,” Su Xueqing furrowed her brows, “Sheng Song is not someone who would let things go easily. Even if he is wary of you, he will surely find other means.”
“Hmm, not afraid,” the sweetness unfolded on Ye Wanlan’s tongue as she narrowed her eyes, “I’m afraid he won’t come.”
Su Xueqing was still a bit worried. “Ah Lan, Sheng Song is just one small group in No.7 Middle School. Your public confrontation in Class 2 has already spread across the entire school. I’m afraid you’re attracting attention from other groups.”
There was another girl tyrant in No.7 Middle School she hadn’t met yet, but she heard she was not easy to deal with.
“Then that’s just perfect, I’ll deal with them all,” Ye Wanlan smiled, “Xueqing, accompany me to the Chinese medicine market again today, will you?”
Su Xueqing was surprised, “Have you already finished the medicines bought last time? That was a lot.”
“I had the patient use them internally and externally,” Ye Wanlan nodded.
“That would indeed use them up quickly, it seems the patient has a severe cold condition,” Su Xueqing sighed, “But it’s true that there’s a scarcity of certain herbs in Jiangcheng’s Chinese medicine market, and they’re not old enough.”
Ye Wanlan hummed, “Next, I will start contacting suppliers for Chinese herbs.”
She knew all too well how important a doctor was.
In the early Qianhe period of the Ning Dynasty, the great upheaval had not yet subsided, with enemies approaching from all directions and a shortage of manpower.
Thankfully, the healers from Taiyi Palace had miraculous skills that turned the tide of battle.
“Supplier of Chinese medicine?” Su Xueqing was startled, “Ah Lan, you are…”
“I’ve started a company, ready to make a big move,” Ye Wanlan looked at her, “Xueqing, are you interested in joining?”
“Me?” Su Xueqing shook her head, “I… I haven’t graduated yet, I can’t be much help.”
“Alright, take your time to think about it, we have plenty of time.”
“Ah Lan… you also seem to know a lot about medicine?”
“I know a thing or two,” Ye Wanlan smiled, “Why not learn to save many people?”
Su Xueqing paused, “To save people, but I…”
“Xueqing, don’t overthink it,” Ye Wanlan spoke unhurriedly, “Look at me now, I’m quite different.”
Su Xueqing looked bewildered.
“Right now, I only think about killing, but I haven’t killed a single person,” Ye Wanlan’s voice was calm, “This proves that I save many lives every day, offering salvation to the world.”
Su Xueqing: “…”
It seemed there was some truth to it, and she couldn’t refute.
After wrestling with the thought for two class periods, Su Xueqing finally nodded in agreement: “Okay, Ah Lan, I’ll join your company.”
Not for the chance to return to the Su Family, nor for any other reason, but to save people.
“Pleased to cooperate,” Ye Wanlan touched her head, “I am a qualified boss, I will pay salaries and bonuses on time.”
Su Xueqing replied softly, “I believe you.”
Ye Wanlan was worthy of her trust, and had given her absolute confidence, so she would not betray that trust.
**
At this time, at the Zhou Family.
“Zhiyuan, you are truly thoughtful,” Madam Zhou kept thanking Madam Fang, “I’ve always wanted this tea set, I didn’t expect you to actually bring it to me.”
“Why the formality, we’ve known each other for so long,” Madam Fang said, “Xiao Han brought back an extra set, so I brought it over for you.”
Madam Zhou laughed, “Qinghan is really sensible, but I heard he spent three hundred million on a painting not long ago?”
“Not at all, Xiao Han is strictly managed by us, he doesn’t have abundant funds.” Madam Fang smiled lightly, “He just has a good eye, and got a painting for three hundred million that was a steal. This can’t compare to Hechen who can spend three hundred million to buy a genuine painting of Princess Yongning.”
Madam Zhou’s hand trembled, not maintaining her composure, her voice rose, “Three hundred million? For a painting?”
“Mindan, you don’t know?” Madam Fang was surprised, “Yesterday, Xiao Ya brought Yunyi to our house saying Hechen spent three hundred million to buy Yunyi a painting, and even invited us to admire it. I just have been too busy to take a look.”
Madam Zhou took a deep breath, suppressing her anger, “I really wasn’t aware of this, it’s good that you told me.”
Great, spending three hundred million to make Sheng Yunyi happy. If Sheng Yunyi wants the Zhou Family, is the next step to hand over the Zhou Family to her?
The more she thought about it, the fiercer Madam Zhou’s rage burned.
“Mom, Aunt Fang?”
Footsteps sounded, and Zhou Hechen had returned from the company.
“Hechen is back, your mom and I were just talking about you,” Madam Fang said smilingly, “I was praising you as a candidate for a good husband, who wouldn’t blink an eye over three hundred million. What a pity that our Fang family’s girl isn’t destined for you.”
Madam Zhou’s face was taut, unable to crack a smile.
“I’ll take my leave now, Mindan, let’s get together another day,” Madam Fang picked up her purse and left.
The door closed.
Madam Zhou uttered coldly, “Zhou Hechen, kneel down!”
“Mom?” Zhou Hechen’s expression changed drastically.
Before he could say anything, a cup was hurled at his forehead.
Zhou Hechen couldn’t dodge in time, and with a “thud,” blood streamed down from the wound.
“Mom!” His eyes turned slightly fierce as he wiped off the blood with a tissue, “What have I done again to upset you?”
“You have the nerve to ask me? Zhou Hechen, what are you doing all day long? Tell me, huh?” Madam Zhou was fuming, “Spending three hundred million on a painting, do you think the Zhou Family’s money is so abundant that you can buy such useless things?”
Zhou Hechen countered, “A genuine portrait of Princess Yongning, how could that be useless?”
“Yes, very useful to Sheng Yunyi, but what use is it to the Zhou Family?” Madam Zhou sneered, “Where is your brain? Do you think you earned all this money?”
Zhou Hechen exhaled slowly, about to say something, when his phone rang.
Madam Zhou in a cold voice said, “Put it on speaker.”
“Mom, it’s not Yunyi’s call,” Zhou Hechen, feeling exhausted, said, “It’s a strange number, might just be a telemarketing call.”
Madam Zhou: “Don’t make me repeat myself, put it on speaker!”
Zhou Hechen bit his lip and reluctantly hit the speaker button.
“Is this Mr. Zhou?” A cautious male voice came from the speaker, “We are from Jiating Auction House, and there’s some news we’d like to inform you about. We hope you can prepare yourself.”
