The Real Heiress Has an Appraisal System
Chapter 29: How Dare You Wear Just Any Antique?

Chapter 29: Chapter 29: How Dare You Wear Just Any Antique?

"There’s a seal in the bottom-left corner," Gu Shengsheng said, pointing. "It reads ’Lu’an Mausoleum’ right here."

"This item isn’t a fake. It’s the real deal."

The *Luzhou Chronicles* mention this type of item, though it’s no longer seen today. Furthermore, the embroidery’s density is just right, and the composition is exquisite.

These aren’t coincidences. It’s because this is a genuine antique.

As Gu Shengsheng explained, the viewers in the live stream chat started to think she had a point. But hearing just her side of the story wasn’t enough!

So, they started typing to Gu Shengsheng: "Host, you’re just talking. You need to get it checked by other experts!"

"Otherwise, a piece of cloth like this, even if it is an antique like you say, probably isn’t worth much!"

"Host, what’s your appraisal value for this?"

Gu Shengsheng smiled. "600,000."

The viewers had all seen plenty of appraisal live streams.

"From what we’ve seen, textiles usually go for a few tens of thousands. It’s rare to see one break a hundred thousand. Even pieces from Zheng He’s voyages during the Ming Dynasty only sell for one or two hundred thousand. Isn’t this just a well-preserved item?"

"How could it be that expensive?"

"Host, even if it’s authentic, you can’t just slap such a high price on it. We’re viewers, not idiots."

Gu Shengsheng said as she walked, "You have a point. It’s true that most textiles are normally in the ten-thousand-plus range, but this piece is different. It’s one of a kind."

"Even Lu Silk Cloth is rare enough, so a piece this well-preserved could be considered unique. Of course, I plan to sell it. When I find a buyer, you’ll all see."

After speaking, Gu Shengsheng spotted a pawn shop up ahead. She remembered Zhang Sanwang mentioning that he had a branch in Beijing City.

He had been on a business trip to Rui City back then.

Gu Shengsheng recalled the name, so when she saw a shop that looked about right, she went inside.

Just as she reached the entrance, she saw a man in a Tang suit leisurely practicing Tai Chi.

Gu Shengsheng called out tentatively, "Boss Zhang?"

Zhang Sanwang turned with a frown. At first, he was just puzzled. ’This young lady is so pretty, she looks familiar... where have I seen her before?’

On second glance, he realized—it was the young lady from Rui City!

He hurried over, his eyes wide as he sized up Gu Shengsheng. "How’d you get from Rui City to Beijing City?"

"I married someone here," Gu Shengsheng explained.

"Whoa, entering the grave of matrimony at such a young age! Anyway, young lady, what do you need me to appraise? The moment I saw you walk up, I knew you must have found something good!"

His eyes were full of expectation, sparkling as he looked at Gu Shengsheng.

Anyone unfamiliar with her would find it hard to believe such a young woman could score a major find, but Zhang Sanwang had witnessed her skills firsthand.

Gu Shengsheng said, "I have a piece of cloth. Could you appraise it?"

He glanced at the item, then said, "Here’s the thing, I’m not an expert in this specific area. I’ll call someone over. He’s the owner of the Antique Pavilion, and his wife is the one who knows all about these textiles."

"I’ll have them come take a look. Just a moment."

Gu Shengsheng nodded. "Alright."

She then sat down, and Zhang Sanwang had her join him for some tea. "You sure move fast! I just got back from my business trip to Rui City not long ago, and you’re already married and living in Beijing City. You didn’t even invite me to the wedding banquet!"

Gu Shengsheng said, "We didn’t have a banquet. I just moved here to live with him."

"A wedding isn’t that big of a deal, after all."

Seeing that Gu Shengsheng didn’t seem keen on discussing her marriage, Zhang Sanwang didn’t press the issue.

But the viewers wailed in the chat: "Just two days ago, I saw some behind-the-scenes shots of the host’s appraisal stream and thought she was prettier than a movie star. And now I find out she’s married..."

"I can’t imagine what kind of man could tame our host. We haven’t even seen what he looks like. By her timeline, she was out live streaming the day after her wedding."

"That means the guy’s a moocher!"

"He’s definitely counting on the host to make him rich."

"Damn, there are so many moochers these days."

The viewers had never met Gu Shengsheng’s husband and had no idea who he was, but they had already collectively branded him a moocher.

A host so beautiful, so talented, so capable—which moocher’s household did she end up in?

There were so many male viewers watching the appraisal stream that after just a few comments, a hashtag about Gu Shengsheng shot into the top twenty on Douyin’s trending list.

#AppraisalStreamerSupportsHerMoocherHusbandWithHerBroadcasts#

A hashtag like that gained traction very quickly.

In any case, Lin Kai spotted it while slacking off at work and scrolling through short videos. He recalled that the Young Madam was an appraisal streamer.

He clicked on it and was surprised to see it was indeed a screenshot from the Young Madam’s live stream. The viewers in the comments were all saying Gu Shengsheng had married a moocher.

Holy cow!

Lin Kai immediately forwarded it to Lu Shijing’s WeChat.

He also sent a message: "Boss, the netizens are all calling you a moocher. Do you need me to clean this up?"

Lu Shijing usually ignored Lin Kai, who often acted like a complete suck-up.

But this time, Lu Shijing sent a rare reply: "You have too much free time?"

That shut him up. Lin Kai didn’t dare say another word.

Lin Kai quietly laid low, sitting in the secretary’s office and keeping an eye on Lu Chaoyang’s every move.

’Oh well,’ he thought. ’Being a spy isn’t easy. I’ll just stop worrying about the boss’s reputation.’

’It’s not like I’m the one being called a moocher, anyway.’

Then, Lu Shijing clicked the link, even downloaded the app, and started watching Gu Shengsheng’s live stream.

He frowned at first, but then grew a little curious about what her line of work actually entailed.

Back on her end, Gu Shengsheng paid no mind to the rise and fall of her follower count.

She was still talking with Zhang Sanwang when a woman walked into the shop.

She said to Zhang Sanwang, "Boss, I have something I’d like appraised."

"See if you’re interested in buying it."

"What is it?" the boss asked, not sounding very hopeful.

The young woman pulled out a piece of red cloth.

The boss said, "Why is everyone bringing me cloth to appraise today? Wait a minute, another expert is coming who can look at it for you."

"This isn’t just any cloth. It’s a dudou."

Zhang Sanwang and Gu Shengsheng both stood up. The boss wanted to get a closer look but felt it would be improper. At his age, he was afraid of being seen as a lecherous old man.

He then looked to Gu Shengsheng for help.

He said, "Appraisals shouldn’t be about such things, but my wife would never let me hear the end of it."

Gu Shengsheng nodded, took the item, and held it in her hand. "Do you wear this often?" she asked.

She frowned.

"Of course! Antiques are best when you wear them! How could I not wear something this wonderful?"