Chapter 5

The Authentic Work of Wu Tao-Tzu

Translations

The touch from the sensitive area was very clear that the two could not ignore it.

Gu Shen didn’t speak. The fingers that were pinching her earlobe tightened slightly.

Yan Xi said softly, “You’re hurting me.”

Gu Shen loosened his grip, but his expression darkened. He said unhappily, “Gu Er, is this how you drive a car?”

As Gu Shen’s chauffeur, the most basic requirement was stability. Even if they were driving on a stone road, it was not supposed to be a bumpy ride.

He quickly explained, “I’m sorry, Mr. Gu. A little kid suddenly ran out from the corner just now. It was my fault.”Please visit 𝒇𝒓𝗲e𝔀𝗲𝚋ｎoѵℯƖ. c𝑜m

After hearing that, Gu Shen did not blame him.

Gu Shen’s gaze swept past the two of them. Just as he was about to speak, Yan Xi spoke before him. “Indeed. My husband is very impressive. Unlike my father, who is old and can only rely on these boring banquets to make himself look important.”

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What Yan Dong valued the most was how people looked at him. Yan Xi’s public ridicule made his face change immediately. He was about to talk back when Gu Er suddenly handed him a wooden box.

Gu Shen explained calmly, “This is the gift I prepared for you, Wu Tao-Tzu’s real work, Yangzhou Spring Levee.”

“Wu Tao-Tzu!” Yan Dong’s eyes lit up. He ignored Yan Xi and opened the painting in front of everyone. After confirming that it was real, he instantly became enthusiastic.

“My son-in-law is truly something. You’re actually able to get Wu Tao-Tzu’s authentic work.”

Yan Dong wasn’t a cultured person, but he pretended to be cultured. He collected some famous calligraphies and paintings to show people that he was cultured. The thing that Gu Shen gave him was to his liking.

“I found it accidentally.”

Yan Dong hurriedly asked the servant to take care of the item and asked warmly, “How have you been doing recently?”

“Not too bad.”

“I got some wild ginseng a few days ago.. I’ll send it to your father later.”

Blocking Gu Shen From Being Seen

A few more people came in. Before Yan Xi could identify them, Luo Yun and Yan Dong greeted them with smiles.

It seemed like their social statuses were higher than his.

Yan Xi pouted and pushed Gu Shen to the side together with Gu Er.

She thought about that painting and still felt like her father didn’t deserve the gift.

She poked Gu Shen’s shoulder and he looked up at her.

“Is that painting real? Did you just give it to Yan Dong like that?” Yan Xi lowered her voice and whispered into Gu Shen’s ear.

As she spoke, her hot breath blew into his ear, making him itchy.

Gu Shen did not stay for long. When the phone rang again, he left with Gu Er first.

Before leaving, he looked at Yan Xi and gave her a reminder.

“The driver will pick you up later. Remember to call him if anything happens.”

Yan Xi nodded obediently and asked, “Then, can I call you?”

“Suit yourself.”

Yan Xi was very happy. After sending him away, she checked her phone and realized that she had not saved Gu Shen’s number at all.

She walked back to the hall and immediately saw the Beef Wellington on the buffet table.

Golden crispy outer skin, rich stuffing, pink beef.

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Every part of it was tempting Yan Xi.

“Cut me a piece of it.”

The waiter swiftly cut the beef and placed it on the silver plate. After applying the sauce, he passed it to Yan Xi.

Yan Xi thanked him and took some toast and fruits from the dining table.

Whether it was in the Yan family or in this circle, Yan Xi was a peripheral character. Even if she left the banquet, no one would pay attention to her. She didn’t want to stay here listening to their flattery, so she simply carried a plate of bread and beef to the pool in the backyard.

Yan Xi placed the plate on the table beside the pool and sat down.

The temperature of the steak was just right, but Yan Xi chose to eat the piece of toast beside her first. The bread was wrapped in sauce, and a rich fragrance filled her mouth.