Chapter 2312 - 2215: No Ivory Comes Out of a Dog’s Mouth
Chapter 2312: Chapter 2215: No Ivory Comes Out of a Dog’s Mouth
The diversity and variability of biological genes lead to an inevitable result, which is genetic evolution.
Evolution does not necessarily mean perfection. Many organisms have to mutate to adapt to changes in the environment, causing the original genes to gradually fade away or even disappear entirely.
This is why, as we grow older, we find it harder to see some plants and animals that were familiar in our childhood. Survival of the fittest dictates that organisms unable to adapt to environmental changes will inevitably face elimination.
These changes result in many excellent and unique genes not being continued, just like the first generation of Xishu Daoguang, which is a mutated species. It was already a rare occurrence that it survived. After gaining fame at the Orchid Exhibition and being adored by numerous orchid enthusiasts, orchid vendors began to excessively exploit and hype this species, causing it to flood the market, with each generation worse than the last.
This has led to the first generation of Xishu Daoguang becoming increasingly scarce, nearing extinction.
For this reason, many people mistakenly believe that the improved versions of "Xishu Daoguang" seen on the market are the authentic ones, yet they do not recognize the true appearance of the original Xishu Daoguang.
If Yan Xuesong hadn’t given Huo Sining a pile of orchid materials, both domestic and foreign, and if Huo Sining hadn’t happened to have exceptional memory and remembered them all, she might have been as clueless as Wu Linger and Zhou Mei, even if such an inconspicuous orchid were placed before her.
Huo Sining is quite interested in this Xishu Daoguang, but she has yet to figure out the current situation, so she can only stand on the sidelines as an observer.
At this moment, the girl holding the orchid in the center of the crowd looks furious and is glaring angrily at Wu Linger:
"You were the one who posted on the forum looking for orchids. I told you from the start that this orchid was raised by my mother and explained the situation to you. I don’t understand orchids, but you said it didn’t matter, so I brought it. Now you’re saying it’s not an orchid, and fine, I won’t sell it. But accusing me of extortion is laughable!"
Wu Linger sneered coldly: "How is it not fraud? Didn’t you say right away that this orchid costs ten thousand bucks? You’re Jiang Chao from the Biology Department, right? I heard your mother had a car accident recently and is still lying in the hospital. I think you’re trying to scam me for some money to treat your sickly mother, huh? Too bad, you think I’m that stupid, that I’d fall for it?"
As soon as Wu Linger said this, the students watching started whispering and discussing, and their eyes looking at Jiang Chao turned odd.
Jiang Chao was furious by Wu Linger’s words and was fueled by the mocking and disdainful gazes around her. Her eyes turned red with rage, and she almost wanted to turn and leave right away, but Wu Linger was holding onto her clothes, making it impossible for her to break free.
Wu Linger clearly did not intend to let it go. Seeing Jiang Chao struggling to break free of her grasp, she was even more convinced she had read Jiang Chao’s mind right. Feeling even prouder, the sarcastic color at the corners of her mouth grew stronger:
"Mei, call the police. People like her won’t admit their guilt until they see the coffin. She’ll behave when the police arrive!"
Zhou Mei, seeing Jiang Chao’s reaction, also thought the girl was guilty. Without hesitation, she picked up the phone and started dialing.
Seeing this, Jiang Chao trembled with anger, glaring at Wu Linger with eyes full of fury, feeling like she could burst with flames.
Huo Sining stood aside and could tell what was happening just from their conversation.
Wu Linger posted about wanting to acquire a rare orchid on the school forum, and Jiang Chao, needing money, brought her family’s orchid to meet Wu Linger.
Unexpectedly, Wu Linger didn’t recognize its value, assumed Jiang Chao was a scammer, and not only refused to let Jiang Chao go but persisted in wanting to call the police.
Seeing Zhou Mei dialing the phone and even mentioning the address, Huo Sining raised her voice and said:
"Miss Jiang Chao, may I take a look at your orchid?"
When Huo Sining spoke, she immediately drew the attention of everyone around.
Since Huo Sining had been standing with her head down, no one had noticed who was beside them. Now that she stood tall and proud, revealing the exquisite face under her hat brim, everyone recognized her immediately.
"Huo Sining, is that her?"
"She’s back in school? Didn’t they say she got married?"
"Married? That’s old news. She’s already had a kid!"
"Had a kid? She looks only eighteen or nineteen, how does she have a kid? You can’t tell!"
"She’s a winner in life, with money and power, a formidable husband, and she herself is outstanding. While we worry about graduation certificates, she’s the head of a large company, even had a kid earlier than others, leaving no path for the rest."
"..."
The surroundings were filled with chatter. Naturally, Wu Linger and Zhou Mei could not overlook Huo Sining’s presence, especially Zhou Mei. Having suffered setbacks at Huo Sining’s hands several times, Zhou Mei detested her, her teeth grinding in anger, and she certainly wouldn’t show a friendly face upon seeing her.
"Oh, isn’t this Huo Sining? Why are you suddenly back in S City? What, did the Gu Family kick you out after you had a worthless child?"
The fact that Huo Sining had a child had become widely known online, thanks to Gu Xu’s tireless display of the name and silhouette on social media, so it’s not surprising that Zhou Mei knew she had a daughter.
However, hearing Zhou Mei open her mouth with words like "worthless child" was hard for Huo Sining to tolerate.
"Nothing good comes out of a dog’s mouth. You’re a woman too; did your parents also treat you as a worthless child?"
Huo Sining’s words left Zhou Mei speechless, her face turning beet red.
"My daughter is naturally the apple of my eye, comparable to gold and jade, unlike some people who treat themselves as commodities. Oh, right, I heard the Zhou Family is on the verge of bankruptcy, so naturally the only path left is selling daughter’s future, otherwise how to sustain the livelihood?"
What Huo Sining mentioned about the Zhou Family bankrupting wasn’t unfounded. With Su Qingqing as the big mouth in town, any wind or grass around S City couldn’t escape her notice.
In fact, over the past year, the Zhou Family’s business investments failed, their capital chain is broken, leading to patching up holes wherever they can and eventually facing bankruptcy.
And the one to blame isn’t someone else, but Zhou Yan, the Zhou family’s grandson.
Huo Sining had encountered Zhou Yan a few times earlier, although not knowing him well, she knew he wasn’t easy to deal with. Zhou Zhen opposing Zhou Yan was akin to smashing an egg on a rock.