The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot

Chapter 91: Chapter 91 Cooperation

Zhong Niangyao shook her head, “You don’t need to return this talisman paper to me, and you don’t need to pay for it right now.”

“What do you mean?” Ou Xuanhan became even more vigilant, “Are you giving this talisman paper to me as a gift? Didn’t you say it’s worth a hundred thousand? How can you just give it to me like this?”

This couldn’t help but make him more suspicious of the girl who had told his fortune. She had just mentioned the high value of the talisman paper, and now she was saying he didn’t need to pay – it sounded very fishy. This couldn’t be a case of casting a long line to catch a big fish, could it?

Zhong Niangyao looked at Ou Xuanhan as if he were a fool, “When did I say you didn’t have to pay? Do you think money comes to me with the blowing wind? I only said, you don’t need to pay right now.”

“So you mean —” Ou Xuanhan was still very puzzled, “Do I have to pay or not?”

“Not for the time being,” Zhong Niangyao curved her lips into a mysterious smile, “As for when to pay, you’ll know.”

Watching Zhong Niangyao’s enigmatic demeanor, Ou Xuanhan was half-believing, unable to guess what she was thinking. Nevertheless, he finally put the talisman paper into his pocket.

Just as Ou Xuanhan was about to leave, Zhong Niangyao cautioned him again, “Remember not to go to places like graveyards with heavy yin energy, and don’t pick up random objects.”@@novelbin@@

Ou Xuanhan did not understand why, but he nodded anyway.

Next, Zhong Niangyao pointed out two more destined individuals.

Her reputation in this area had already become quite renowned, and those who were chosen were flattered and quickly took their seats.

After all, such good fortune didn’t come often. They had come here to have their fortunes told by Zhong Niangyao. Now that they had been selected, they were naturally ecstatic.

After telling fortunes, Zhong Niangyao returned to the Zhong Family home.

Upon entering, she expected to feel an oppressive atmosphere. After all, the incident that had just occurred left no one in good spirits.

Unexpectedly, upon entering, she did not perceive this oppressive atmosphere; instead, the living room was harmonious and lively.

In the living room, Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong were present, and aside from Meng Fan, everyone from the main branch was there. As for the second branch, Mingyu and Mengxuan had gone to the hospital, so they were not present.

Meng Fan’s issue had just been resolved, and Minghao had just signed the share transfer agreement. Logically, even if he wasn’t visibly gloomy, he should not have been in good spirits.

However, he now wore a gentle smile as he chatted and laughed with the Old Sir in the living room, showing no sign of gloom.

Not only Minghao, but also Silin and Jinghao appeared joyful.

It seemed that the main branch had encountered some good fortune, even managing to dispel the gloom of having their shares taken away.

“Nianyao is back!” Silin smiled at Nianyao with an easy-going demeanor, showing no resentment.

“Yaoyao, come here,” Old Madam Zhong also saw Nianyao and beckoned her with a smile, “Come and sit down quickly.”

Nianyao walked over and casually took a seat next to Old Madam Zhong, then casually asked, “Has something joyous happened?”

“Ha ha ha, indeed a joyous occasion,” Old Sir Zhong was also in a particularly good mood and didn’t keep the suspense. He revealed the answer directly, “Your eldest male cousin has secured another collaboration with the Lu Family. Moreover, unlike the minor engagements of the past, this time we are going to develop a mine together with the Fourth Young Master of the Lu Family.”

After hearing Old Sir Zhong’s words, Nianyao’s eyes flashed with understanding.

That explained it; no wonder the main branch was unfazed even after losing two percent of the shares.

Securing a collaboration with the Lu Family was an enormous cause for celebration for Zhong’s Jewelry. Not to mention the substantial profits from this collaboration, but just being associated with the Lu Family would definitely advance the company’s stature. Once news of this collaboration with the Lu Family for such a major project got out, the company’s stock price was sure to rise immediately.

It seemed that this loss of shares had not only failed to hinder the main branch but this collaboration would elevate their status even further.

In Old Sir Zhong’s heart, he was surely more than pleased with Jinghao, his eldest grandson.

Nianyao sat there, listening quietly from beginning to end, without expressing any opinions. She could see that over time the open and secret competition between the main and second branch was laid out in the open.

However, she could tell the main branch held a much greater advantage, all due to Jinghao.

Compared to Minghao and Mingyu, Jinghao was better suited to be the heir of the Zhong Family.

Something so evident even to her would surely not escape Old Sir Zhong’s notice. However, Old Sir probably hadn’t made a final decision yet; he likely wanted to continue his assessment for a bit longer.

“Nianyao, what are you thinking?” Silin suddenly spoke up, “Do our topics bore you? Why haven’t you said a word?”

Although her face bore a kind smile, Silin’s eyes could not hide her sense of triumph.

Nianyao smiled slightly, “Not at all, I was just thinking about congratulating my cousin. Of course, there’s also something else I want to discuss with grandfather and grandmother; I was just considering how to bring it up!”

She realized that Silin’s words were a show of power. It was a warning to her that even after Meng Fan’s incident, their main branch would not be greatly affected.

“What is it?” Old Sir Zhong asked with a good-natured expression, “You don’t want some new fad and expect your grandfather to get it for you, do you?”

“Not at all!” Nianyao looked at Old Sir Zhong and cheerfully responded, “Actually, I plan to go on a trip next month, and I just wanted to inform you.”

“Traveling!” Old Madam Zhong nodded, “That is good indeed. There have been quite a few incidents lately, and it would be good for you to unwind a bit.”

Especially after the previous incident with the river, she still felt horrified thinking about it. Therefore, she had no objections to Nianyao’s decision.

Old Sir Zhong naturally had no objections either, just asking, “When do you plan to go?”

“The tenth of next month,” Nianyao responded promptly.

That was the day she and Lu Yichen had agreed to visit the graves.