Chapter 2025
Just as he finished his words, Shen Yu returned, nodding to each other in greeting and being quite polite.
After greeting each other, Shen Yu raised his phone at me and said with a difficult expression, “Third Uncle has taken Uncle Mo and Aunt Lin back to China.”
After a moment of silence, I showed a puzzled look, “Why do you suddenly want to go back to your country, you are old, how can you stand the journey, you don’t advise?”
After saying that, I used my afterglow to observe Murong Zhuan’s reaction, and as expected, he still took the bait.
He smiled and interjected, “From what I hear, is the in-laws going back to China? It’s just as well, we haven’t seen each other for so many years, when are the elders arriving, I’ll arrange for the two families to sit down and have a good reunion dinner.”
“No need.” Shen Yu didn’t give him any face and refused, “When Fu Shen Yan and Murong Zhi An return to M with us afterwards, there will be no need for the two families to interact with each other.
Although I was prepared for this, when I heard these words come out of Shen Yu’s mouth, I couldn’t help but take a breath of cold air.
The atmosphere immediately became tense and awkward as Shen Yu, a man who was all fury when it came to his own family and at all other times, said such strong words of refusal, and even the guests next to him could not help but cast gossipy glances, probably worried about the gallery’s owner, Murong Zhuan.
But Murong Zhuan was a good illustration of what it means for the emperor not to be anxious.
I’m sorry, but as a junior, it’s only right for me to do my best as a host, so I’ll take note of this meal and invite you personally once you’ve received your elders and settled in. ”
After saying that, he then raised his eyes and greeted behind Shen Yu, “Sorry, I have some friends arriving, excuse me for a moment.”
Then, he lifted his feet and walked towards the few guests by the door, blending in with a bunch of upper class people talking and laughing like a good boy.
Shen Yu copied his hands into his pockets and kept his gaze after him for a while, saying coldly, “Look, what is a human face, this is a human face, who can see that this is a scum who will do anything to get what he wants?”
I didn’t answer, and pulled the subject away directly, “Are all the arrangements in place?”
Shen Yu froze for a moment before looking back at me, just as a waiter passed by, so he reached out for a glass of champagne and took a sip before replying languidly, “Don’t worry, if that guy had found out, he wouldn’t be in the state he’s in now.”
“That’s good.” I nodded, a little uneasy despite the foolproof plan that involved the safety of several elders.
It was unbearable to have to travel across the ocean for us juniors when we should be enjoying our old age in peace.
But for the sake of the greater good and long-term peace of mind, we had to take a chance.
After about ten minutes, Fu Shenyan returned with An Xin in his hand, and just after he stood still, he asked me, “Do you have a piece you like?”
“Hmm?” I didn’t react, weren’t we just going through the motions, and we still had to spend money?
Fu Shenyan ignored me and turned his head directly to the painting of the sunset by the sea next to him, “Just this one.”
Before I could say anything, he turned his face again and said rightfully, “I like it, buy it for me, wife.”
This …… How I am a little uncomfortable, feeling a chill behind my back.
Shen Yu sniffed directly a jolt, doctored shaking shoulders, Yin Yang said, “eh jak, goose bumps are falling all over the place, can not pay attention to the impact?”
Chapter 2026
I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to get the money.
I was so uncomfortable with the name wife that I was afraid of attracting more attention, so I took a black card from my bag and handed it over.
The card was given to me by Shen Yu at the hotel, saying that there was no limit, but I hadn’t used it once and didn’t know if I could afford to pay for this kind of artwork, which is often known as a priceless treasure.
Fu Shen Yan didn’t care, he took his card and walked towards the staff member not far away who was responsible for recording the sale of the work, signalling to the other party that he wanted to buy the Sunset by the Sea.
The process went quite smoothly. After signing the sale contract, the card was swiped and the transaction was completed, after which someone would deliver the painting to his home.
After the purchase order, Fu Shen Yan returned the card by hand and had the intention to leave.
The company’s customers were complimenting Murong Zhuan, so he was not concerned about us, so Fu Shen Yan took us to the side door.
I just sent An Xin to the car, but Murong Zhuan caught up with me, “Brother and sister-in-law, stay.”
“What is it?” Fu Shenyan turned around, his voice faint.
Murong Zhuan smiled faintly and sidled up, allowing the assistant behind him to walk up and display the oil painting held in his hand, already sealed in kraft paper.
“I’ll arrange for someone to accompany your car and take the painting to your home, and then find a suitable location to frame it.”
At that, one of the assistants took a cheque and held it up to Fu Shen Yan with both hands respectfully.
There is nothing wrong with relatives giving each other gifts, they can be treated as a bond of friendship, but between us and Murong Zhuan, there is really no friendship to speak of.
Fu Shen Yan’s eyes did not blink as he looked at him, his thin lips slightly open, “A close brother, clear accounts, I do not like to take advantage of people.”
The first thing you need to do is to get into the car and sit next to An Xin, without looking back, Shen Yu followed suit and pulled open the passenger door and sat on it.
I had to patiently round up the situation, “They are just this temper, not against you, brother-in-law don’t take it personally.”
“That’s natural.” Murong Zhuan didn’t look angry at all and pulled away from the topic, “Then sister-in-law, you should stay with big brother for the next few days and take a good holiday, we’ll see you at the company later.”
I was stunned at the mention of the company, but seeing as the other party had no intention of continuing, I just pursed my lips and smiled, then turned around and got into the car.
The car started and Murong stood smiling at the same spot, but the smile was only on the surface, which shows the depth of his mind.
I had just driven out some distance when Fu Shen Yan’s voice rang out from the carriage, “What did Murong Zhuan say to you just now?”
It so happened that I was thinking about the deeper meaning of Murong Zhuan’s words, so I froze for a moment before responding and said, “Let you go back to the company after your leave.”
Shen Yu interjected in front of me, “Before you guys did your departure, this guy didn’t step in to stop it, he came to the door late at night, but it was for his own painting exhibition, and he acted like he didn’t care about the company, but you see, the fox’s tail still hasn’t been hidden.”
This is not intentionally ridiculing Murong Zhuan, but his actions in the past two days are really hypocritical, pretending to be indifferent to the feud between Murong’s family and Fu Shenyan, but at the same time, he is knocking on the side of the oil painting and the exhibition, not knowing that in our eyes, it is just the performance of a clown.