Chapter 166 - Taking a share
The Substitute Madam Amazes the World Once More
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
When Huo Xuan heard this, he looked up at Huo Tao and asked with a frown, âThe two of them are going to the auction too? Could it be that theyâre also going to fight for the Ten Thousand Aged Pine Snow Herb?â
Huo Tao pondered for a moment and seemed to have recalled something. He touched his chin and replied, âI heard that quite a number of big foreign families have come to Beijing. One of the family heads has an incurable illness. I think they want to buy the Ten Thousand Aged Pine Snow Herb to fawn on him.â
Upon hearing Huo Taoâs words, Mo Zhu nodded in understanding. The Ten Thousand Aged Pine Snow Herb was a treasure that only appeared once in a hundred years. It was normal for all the families to be eager to try to obtain it.
At this moment, Old Master Huo could also tell from their conversation that his grandson wanted the Pine Snow Herb. He looked at Huo Xuan kindly and said with a smile, âWhy? Does Xuanâer also want to go to the auction to buy the Pine Snow Herb?â
Huo Xuan was a little stunned. He looked up and nodded as he pointed at Mo Zhu. âXiao Zhuâs grandmother is sick. With her current medical skills, sheâs a little helpless. We heard that the Ten Thousand Aged Pine Snow Herb has a miraculous effect on this illness, so we came to Beijing this time to try our luck at the auction.â
Old Master Huo held Mo Zhuâs hand and paused for a moment before instructing Huo Xuan seriously, âSince Xiao Zhu needs it, we naturally have to do our best to bid for it. Xuanâer, donât worry about your second uncle and sixth aunt. In a while, Iâll get my secretary to arrange and consolidate the Huo familyâs liquid funds. You can use it during the action. You must successfully obtain the Pine Snow Herb to save Xiao Zhuâs grandma.â
Mo Zhu was very touched by Old Master Huoâs words. For some reason, she felt a lump in her throat. She raised her hand, rubbed her nose, and said to Old Master Huo with a smile, âThank you grandpa.â
On the other hand, Old Master Huo raised his hand and patted the girlâs shoulder happily. âGirl, why are you so polite to me? Weâre all family. Thereâs no need to thank me. Itâs already so late today, and Iâm tired. You guys go back and rest early. Letâs have a good reunion dinner tomorrow.â
Everyone agreed with a smile.
The next afternoon, Old Master Huo felt much better after he had consumed medicine for a day. He instructed the Huo familyâs kitchen to prepare a huge table of food and invited the four of them to the main hall for lunch at noon.
Just as Mo Zhu sat down beside Huo Xuan, her phone in her pocket vibrated. She took out her phone and saw that the caller ID was the phone number Cheng Yi usually used. She frowned slightly and stood up to approach Huo Xuan. âYou all can eat first, Iâll go answer a call.â
After casually finding a corner that no one was paying attention to, Mo Zhu raised her hand and pressed the answer button. Cheng Yiâs deep voice came from the phone.
âYouâve arrived in Beijing?â
Mo Zhu replied indifferently, âYes, why are you looking for me? Do you have news of the auction?â
Just as he finished speaking, Cheng Yi continued, âThatâs right. The Gao familyâs master personally contacted the Love Pavilion this morning and asked us to send someone to assist in maintaining the order of the auction. He even offered an irresistible price.â
âYou agreed to it?â Mo Zhu raised her eyebrows.
âNot yet. The Gao family is the organizer of the auction after all. Since you think so highly of this auction, I think I have to ask for your opinion on this matter.â Cheng Yi had been in charge of the Pavilion of Love for so many years and he was very careful with his words and actions.
Mo Zhu thought for a moment, rubbed her palms, and replied, âYou can agree to this, but you have to personally ask the Gao familyâs master for an admission ticket to the auction. Iâll send you an address later and you can send it to me. Coincidentally, Iâm too lazy to try to obtain the admission ticket to the auction myself.â
After saying this, and after Cheng Yi agreed to it, Mo Zhu hung up and returned to the dining table. When she sat down, Huo Tao and Huo Xuan were also discussing the auction tickets to the Gao familyâs auction.
Mo Zhu pulled out a chair and sat down. She turned her head to look at Huo Xuan and interrupted, âIâve already sent someone to get the tickets. We can enter together when the time comes.â
Huo Xuan nodded as he placed food into Mo Zhuâs bowl. âAlright, Iâll make the arrangements first. Itâs not convenient for Mo Jiu to go tomorrow, so Iâll let Mo Wu follow us..â