The Real Heiress Has an Appraisal System

"Of course, those are all just legends. But what can’t be denied is that everything in here is from the Ming Dynasty. This piece, too, is indeed a relic from that era."

"You can all look forward to seeing what it looks like once it’s restored."

With that, Gu Shengsheng went to buy a pile of supplies, also picking up a brighter jeweler’s flashlight and a small magnifying glass.

She purchased the necessary glazes, brush heads, and various fillers.

Gu Shengsheng also bought some chemicals to mix her own acetone, as a custom blend would be better for the dyeing process. Cloisonné is an extremely delicate material.

The slightest mistake could ruin it completely.

After bringing her purchases home, Gu Shengsheng went to her room and started to get to work.

Watching her go about the restoration process so professionally, the viewers realized she was the real deal. They had a feeling their faces were about to start stinging.

Then, after preparing the restoration agent, Gu Shengsheng used a very delicate-looking small brush and a cloth soaked in the chemical solution to gently scrub away the outer layers of oxidized rust from the birdcage.

When the fine but firm and straight threads inside were revealed, everyone lost their composure.

’This color looks so luxurious!’

But this was clearly just the tip of the iceberg. By the time Gu Shengsheng finished restoring every part, night had already fallen.

She stretched.

The viewers in the livestream had forgotten how to be shocked.

"I’ll just slap my own face. Don’t mind me, streamer."

"Damn it, I never would’ve thought that picking through junk could be this badass!"

"Why didn’t I realize this thing would become something so far out of my league? Normally, I wouldn’t have given it a second glance."

"My heart... it was all for nothing!"

"..."

Gu Shengsheng said with a smile, "This piece was supposed to have a bird inside, but it’s missing. Still, the cage alone will fetch a pretty penny."

"Tomorrow, you can all come with me when I take it to Pan Garden to sell."

Just then, a string of numbers popped up from the System:

[Emotion Value Collected: 5,682. Next threshold: 10,000. Please continue your efforts, Host.]

Gu Shengsheng: ? ’Such a huge jump? The previous threshold for a stat panel was two thousand Emotion Value at most!’

[System: This System sets its own rules. The Host has no right to question them. Penalty: Remainder wiped. Current Emotion Value: 5,000]

’Fine,’ Gu Shengsheng thought, deciding not to argue.

’Next time the stream is full of viewers, I’ll just use the points to crush this System to death!’

...

Just as Gu Shengsheng finished her explanation on the stream, Zhao Dehai sent her a WeChat message:

"Miss Gu, send me your address. I’m calling dibs on that piece."

Gu Shengsheng agreed.

Then, she announced to the stream, "A friend who’s watching has already claimed it, so it looks like we won’t need to make a trip to Pan Garden for now."

Just then, a comment from the Cultural Relics Bureau appeared in Gu Shengsheng’s chat: Miss Gu, thank you for your cooperation.

Although it was just a few inconspicuous words, the chat was scrolling by quickly.

But some sharp-eyed viewers managed to grab a screenshot:

"No way, guys. I think I just saw the Cultural Relics Bureau comment in the streamer’s chat."

"I’m not dreaming, am I?! A small-time streamer like her actually got their attention?"

After all, on Douyin, there are plenty of influencers with tens of millions of fans, but almost none of them get noticed by an official authority like that.

And Gu Shengsheng was clearly a small, brand-new streamer.

The Cultural Relics Bureau then proceeded to follow her with their official account.

The meaning behind such a gesture was self-evident.

Qin Shou, who was watching Gu Shengsheng’s stream, posted in the chat.

"I, Qin Shou, have been streaming for three years! The officials have never given me a second look, not even the local Rui City broadcasting station. And I’m a big deal!"

"How are you so damn badass, Gu Shengsheng! It’s no wonder I fucking lost to you!"

"Fuck, I’m such an idiot!"

Seeing him lose his mind in Gu Shengsheng’s chat again, the other viewers just ignored him.

They just threw a few sarcastic comments his way.

Everyone still remembered his previous misogynistic remarks. He couldn’t hope to win back any attention with this kind of pathetic grandstanding.

But Qin Shou wasn’t smart enough to be grandstanding. When he called himself an idiot, he genuinely meant it.

Only then did Gu Shengsheng remember that the housekeeper had said she’d left some food for her.

So she went downstairs to eat.

This time, Lu Chaoyang was sitting downstairs, reading a newspaper by himself.

Frowning, with glasses on, he looked quite serious.

Gu Shengsheng treated him like he was invisible. She walked to the dining table, exchanged a few polite words with the housekeeper, and then began to wolf down her food without any regard for her image.

In the antique appraisal business, it was normal to miss meals. When work got busy, it got *really* busy.

So whenever she had the chance to eat, she made sure to eat her fill.

Lu Chaoyang commented casually, "Sister-in-law, that hungry?"

His eyes were filled with scorn, and he threw a casual glance her way, clearly displeased with her.

Gu Shengsheng nodded. "I’m just a girl from the countryside who hasn’t seen much of the world. I have to eat my fill when I get the chance. Second Young Master Lu supervises me so often, I’m sure he’s already aware of my crass behavior."

The newspaper in Lu Chaoyang’s hands stilled. He looked toward Lin Kai, who was standing at the entrance.

"..." Lin Kai panicked. ’So Miss Gu found out I was spying on her! A grave miscalculation!’

Lu Chaoyang said, "It’s not surveillance. It’s protection."

"..." ’How disgusting,’ Gu Shengsheng thought. Just looking at the man set her on edge.

"Sister-in-law’s career is doing so well. As family, it’s only right for us to show some concern."

Gu Shengsheng smiled. "Oh, then I suppose I should thank you. However, from what I can see, the Lu Group isn’t doing so well in your hands. If my husband were still alive, he would definitely be managing it better than you."

"Second Young Master Lu, you’re just resting on your laurels. Your abilities are mediocre at best; you’re clearly not cut out for such a great responsibility. As the good-luck bride, I’ll be a proper sister-in-law to you. My influence is sure to bring your older brother back soon. Then you can finally take a break."

"This is my concern for you too, little brother."

Gu Shengsheng was beautiful, and her clothes were sexy, accentuating her tall figure.

The look she gave him now was filled with sarcasm and contempt.

’She’d long since noticed that Lu Chaoyang looked at her like she was trash, so why couldn’t she return the favor?’

’And I’ll use Lu Shijing to get under his skin!’

’It’s a good thing that Lu Shijing is dead. Not only is he not coming back, but I can use his name to piss off this moron.’

’This husband of mine is just perfect,’ Gu Shengsheng mused. ’I should offer him extra incense on the first and fifteenth of the month.’

Lu Chaoyang: "..."

He said nothing, but the chill in his eyes was perfectly clear.

Coincidentally, Gu Shengsheng had also finished eating.

She stood up with great elegance. "I’m going to go chat with Grandma, so I won’t keep you any longer, Brother Chaoyang."

She deliberately emphasized the word "Brother," her tone dripping with disdain.

Lu Chaoyang was speechless. ’I really want to strangle her.’

’If Grandma wasn’t backing her in this house, I would have thrown her out long ago. And then there’s Lu Shijing’s mother...’

He clenched his fists, the veins on them bulging.

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