NOVEL WEB Chapter 24: Rich and slapped in the face
Jun Jiu immediately recognized Jun Lei, as he occupied a significant place in the original owner’s memories. The bullying, beatings, and abuse that the original owner endured within the family were mostly inflicted by Jun Lei.
Seeing Jun Wan’er’s arrival alongside Jun Lei, Jun Jiu couldn’t help but wonder why they were together.
“Miss Wan!” The stewards of the Stone Appreciation Club were enthusiastic when they saw Jun Wan’er. “Miss Wan, you’re here. We have a lot of rough stones this time, and the quality of the raw materials is excellent. We should be able to mine spirit stones.”
They glanced at the arrogant Jun Lei standing next to Jun Wan’er, and one of the stewards rolled his eyes, saying, “I don’t recognize this person. Who is he?”
Jun Wan’er introduced with a smile, “This is the steward of my family, Mr. Jun Lei.”
Hearing that Jun Lei was from the Imperial City Junfu family, the steward’s attitude became more humble. He used flattering words and personally welcomed them, saying, “Please allow me to escort you both, distinguished guests.”
However, Jun Wan’er’s tone took a sarcastic and contemptuous turn as she glanced at Jun Jiu. “Wait a minute, Manager Zhao. What’s happening with your stone appreciation event? How can just anyone attend?”
Jun Jiu didn’t expect to be challenged by Jun Wan’er simply by standing there. It appeared that neither Jun Wan’er nor Jun Lei recognized who she was. Jun Lei, in particular, had an arrogant and dismissive attitude and didn’t even acknowledge Jun Jiu’s presence.
When the steward noticed Jun Jiu, his expression suddenly changed. “What’s going on here?”
The guard quickly explained upon seeing the steward’s anger, “Boss, this girl is causing trouble. We should kick her out immediately!”
“Why are you still standing here? Move, move!” Jun Jiu remained unmoved.
Jun Wan’er, on the other hand, gazed at Jun Jiu with a dark and resentful expression. She didn’t recognize this girl, but an intense feeling of aversion washed over her. Jun Wan’er despised her profoundly.
With a disdainful roll of her eyes, Jun Wan’er had a wicked thought. She deliberately stopped the guard, adopting a pitiful and mocking tone. “Don’t be too harsh. She looks pitiful. Is she here to beg at the Stone Appreciation Club?”
“But that’s right. Everyone attending the stone appreciation event is rich and powerful. Give her a reward, and it’ll be enough to sustain her for a year.” Saying so, Jun Wan’er took out a silver ingot. “Here! I’m feeling generous today, so I’ll reward you out of benevolence.”
Jun Jiu: “…”
Xiao Wu couldn’t contain its anger. “Master! How dare she humiliate you!”
“Tsk, tsk, you’re so pitiful that you’ve come to beg. Why did you bring a cat with you? Look at how skinny it is. I’ll reward you with another silver ingot.” Xiao Wu: MMZZ!
Young Master, my body is perfectly proportioned and graceful; am I skinny? I’m flabbergasted!
Xiao Wu was so furious that it wanted to rush out and scratch Hua Jun Wan’er’s face. Jun Jiu coldly gazed at Jun Wan’er and their eyes met. Jun Wan’er was momentarily stunned. This little girl didn’t seem like a pushover.
Surprisingly, Jun Jiu completely ignored Jun Wan’er. She took out a hefty piece of gold, tossed it, and turned to the steward. “Is this enough to participate in the stone appreciation event?”
“More than enough!” The steward’s eyes lit up upon seeing the gold.
Observing this, Jun Wan’er’s face darkened. She had rewarded others with two silver ingots, but Jun Jiu casually produced a gold piece. It felt like a slap in the face for the wealthy!
Jun Wan’er’s face turned various shades, and she clenched her teeth.
Seeing Jun Jiu handing the gold to the steward and preparing to enter, Jun Wan’er couldn’t help but say, “Stop! Make sure to inspect the gold for authenticity before allowing her in, Manager.”
Upon hearing this, Jun Jiu turned around, sneering as she stared teasingly at Jun Wan’er.
The steward hesitated for a moment but eventually decided to bite the gold coin to verify its authenticity right in front of them. “It’s genuine!”
Jun Jiu regarded Jun Wan’er sympathetically. “Are you afraid of poverty? You can’t even distinguish real from fake gold. It’s truly pitiable. Here, I’ll reward you with a gold piece.” She tossed another piece of gold directly at Jun Wan’er’s face.