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I casually walked to the desk and opened a delicate mahogany box. Inside, it was lined with soft velvet, and resting quietly was a roll of ancient Calligraphy.
"Jiaojiao, are you really interested in antiques?" I asked nonchalantly, while keeping an eye on Lin Jiaojiao's expression.
Upon hearing my words, Lin Jiaojiao indeed turned her gaze toward the mahogany box, a hint of barely noticeable greed flashing in her eyes. But she quickly masked her emotions and replied with a smile, "Yes, I'm very interested in these historical items. Mom, this is..."
"Oh, this is an authentic piece by Tang Bohu. I just bought it because I liked it," I said casually, as if discussing something trivial.
"An authentic piece by Tang Bohu?!" Lin Jiaojiao's voice trembled slightly with excitement as she couldn't help but step closer to see it more clearly.
I took the Calligraphy out of the box and slowly unfolded it.
"This is a priceless treasure!" Lin Jiaojiao's gaze was fixed on the Calligraphy, as if she wanted to engrave every stroke in her mind.
I sneered inwardly; Lin Jiaojiao's greedy demeanor further solidified my determination to set a trap for her.
"You know, I actually don't understand much about these things," I sighed in apparent helplessness. "When I bought this Calligraphy, it was just because I thought it looked pretty."
"Mom, you are too modest," Lin Jiaojiao said with a tone full of flattery. "Someone with your discerning eye is not something ordinary people can compare to."
"I'm just lucky," I waved my hand and placed the Calligraphy back into the box. "But since you like it, feel free to come over often when you have time. I have quite a few antique Calligraphies here that we can appreciate together."
Lin Jiaojiao's eyes flashed with a hint of wild joy upon hearing my words. She quickly nodded and replied, "Sure, sure, thank you, Mom!"
After Lin Jiaojiao left, I sat in the study chair and gently took a sip from my teacup.
"Madam, are you really going to let Young Mistress come to our home often?" Aunt Wang entered with a plate of fruit, her tone laced with concern.
"Of course, I want to treat her well," I said as I set down my teacup, a meaningful smile curling at the corners of my mouth.
In the following days, Lin Jiaojiao indeed visited frequently under various pretenses, spending a long time in my study each time. I pretended to be completely ignorant about antiques, allowing her to rummage through my collection.
"Mom, what dynasty is this bronze artifact from?"
"Is this vase genuine?"
"This painting looks familiar; I feel like I've seen it somewhere before..."
In the face of Lin Jiaojiao's repeated probing, I maintained an air of indifference and even suggested giving her some "valuable" antiques as gifts.
Although Lin Jiaojiao pretended to decline on the surface, the greedy glint in her eyes betrayed her true intentions.
I sneered inwardly; the fish was already hooked, just waiting for the day to reel it in!
"Madam, are you really going to give this embroidery of 'Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix' to Young Mistress?" Aunt Wang looked at the exquisite scroll in my hand, her tone filled with disbelief.
I gently stroked the vivid patterns on the scroll, a faint smile curling at the corners of my mouth. "Yes, if Jiaojiao likes it, then let's give it to her."
Aunt Wang hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, wanting to say something but ultimately saying nothing. She silently took the scroll from my hands.
"Wait," I called out to Aunt Wang, who was about to leave. "After you deliver this embroidery to Jiaojiao, could you also arrange a meeting with Old Su? Just tell him I’d like to invite him for a meal to thank him for helping me appraise the antiques last time."
Aunt Wang nodded and left the study with the scroll.
I walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the bustling cityscape outside, a hint of coldness flashing in my eyes.
Lin Jiaojiao, oh Lin Jiaojiao, do you really think I’m as easy to fool as I appear?
During this time, you’ve frequently come here to probe my preferences and test my limits. Did you really think I was unaware of your intentions?
You simply want to gain more benefits from me.
Since you want to play, then I’ll indulge you in this game!
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