novelraw Chapter 551 - 468: Paintings (One Update)
Chapter 551 - 468: Paintings (One Update)
Chapter 551: Chapter 468: Paintings (One Update)
Unfortunately, Leng Qiankai didn’t show the reaction Nie Xiuwei had expected after hearing his words. Instead, he looked even more puzzled at him.
There was even a hint of hesitation in his eyes, as if he felt embarrassed to ask.
Nie Xiuwei was stunned. What’s going on? Could it be that he had completely forgotten about the matter of him sending the painting to his mother?
Scanning the crowd seated around him, he speculated in his heart that perhaps it was because of the others present that Leng Qiankai didn’t want to reveal anything.
At this moment, Leng Ning dragged Jin Yichen over to join in the excitement.
She was curious about what kind of painting had received her father’s praise.
But as soon as she saw the person depicted in the painting, her hand was suddenly gripped tightly by Jin Yichen.
She quickly turned back, only to find Jin Yichen looking at the painting with a somewhat complex expression.
It was his mother, Su Ye!
Although his mother had died in childbirth, there were photos of her at home.
The old man, perhaps afraid that he’d forget his mother’s face, had filled a room at home with enlarged photos and paintings of his mother.
Who exactly was this man?
Why was an oil painting of his mother, given by an alleged acquaintance of hers, here?
Mrs. Leng also glanced at Jin Yichen, puzzled, as his expression was too strange!
"Yichen, what’s going on? Do you know the woman in the painting?"
The moment she asked this, everyone gathered around the painting shifted their gaze toward Jin Yichen.
Jin Yichen also realized that if he admitted now that the person in the painting was his mother, Mrs. Leng’s reaction would be unpredictable.
Moreover, the fact that Nie Xiuwei produced this painting felt suspicious to him.
Now wasn’t the right time to lay everything bare.
So he calmly explained, "No, I don’t know her! I’m just impressed by the exquisite technique used in this painting!"
Someone else chimed in, "Exactly! The technique in this painting is extraordinary!"
"No wonder Xiao Nie is so talented—it runs in the family!"
"Indeed!"
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At that moment, Leng Qiankai truly didn’t want anything further to be unearthed, so he laughed it off. "It’s indeed excellent! Alright, we’ve seen it. Let’s return to our seats and continue eating and drinking.
After all, we shouldn’t forget why we’re here, right?"
His rare amiability naturally garnered a cheerful response from those at the table.
And with that, the matter was brushed aside.
Leng Ning suddenly glanced at her father, perplexed, because she noticed a small detail.
Years ago, whenever her father painted, he had a strange habit of signing a "K" in the bottom-right corner of his work.
To her surprise, she found the same "K" on this painting!
This complicated things—Nie Xiuwei claimed it was a gift from her mother’s acquaintance.
But if the painting was her father’s work, could there be a connection between her father and Yichen’s mother?
Suddenly, her mind spiraled, considering a wild possibility!
Yet the more she thought about it, the more terrifying her conclusions seemed, so she dared not think further.
She dragged Jin Yichen back to their seats. Jin Yichen’s face was equally complex as he pulled out his phone and began typing up a message.
Clearly, he needed to investigate Nie Xiuwei thoroughly!
Nie Xiuwei, not getting the result he wanted, shifted his gaze shrewdly and came up with another plan.
He reached into his bag, intending to take something out and show it to Leng Qiankai.
Would he still remain so calm and composed, chatting and laughing?
But before his hand could retrieve the item,
a crisp female voice rang out from behind them, "Sorry everyone! We’re running late!"
Li Si, without Buding and Leng Mochen, finally arrived fashionably late!
Leng Ning breathed a sigh of relief; they were finally here.
The stern look from Mr. Leng’s brows softened considerably!
"It’s fine! Quickly, have a seat!"
Even though Mrs. Leng wasn’t particularly pleased, it was hard to complain since they had finally shown up.
There wasn’t enough room next to Mr. Leng, and when Li Si saw Nie Xiuwei seated beside him, she found it both unexpected and unsurprising.
If this man truly harbored intentions, regardless of whether the illegitimate child rumors were true, he would undoubtedly attend this gathering.
Leng Mochen cast a deep look at Nie Xiuwei, who was smiling faintly, but said nothing. He simply led Li Si toward Leng Ning.
Li Si happily sat with Leng Ning. She wanted to share some good news with her immediately.
If she were seated near Nie Xiuwei or Mrs. Leng, she’d probably lose her appetite!
Leng Mochen sat beside her, quietly observing the expressions of Mr. Leng, Mrs. Leng, and Nie Xiuwei.
Since Leng Mochen’s arrival, Nie Xiuwei’s expression had become increasingly unfathomable.
It was too late to bring out his evidence now, so there’d be plenty of future opportunities to make Leng Qiankai acknowledge him!
Leng Ning curiously asked Li Si, "Why were you so late?"
She suspected her brother might be angry, but she couldn’t say that out loud.
Li Si looked incredibly cheerful and excited, but noticing the crowd around them, she leaned toward Xiao Ning and whispered, "Let me tell you something, but you mustn’t scream!"
Leng Ning nodded vigorously, feeling as if she were sneaking around listening to secrets back in her school days.
"The plane has arrived!"
"Mmff!" Leng Ning almost cried out in surprise but managed to cover her mouth in time.
"Really? That’s amazing! They talked about customizing the plane before the wedding, but I didn’t think it’d arrive so soon."
The thought of flying through the skies in a private plane thrilled her so much that she barely wanted to stay for dinner; she wanted to head straight to the plane for a tour.
But given the setting, she had to contain her excitement!
"It’s true! So hurry and finish eating. Afterward, I’ll take you to see it!"
Li Si sipped some water and whispered to her.
Leng Ning nodded enthusiastically, as if fearing that if she nodded any slower, Li Si might change her mind about taking her.
It turned out that Leng Mochen hadn’t gone to work earlier in the day. Li Si had thought he was simply getting ready for Mr. Leng’s birthday celebration.
But instead, he took her straight to Beijing Airport, where they saw the plane that now belonged to them. It was then she realized that Leng Mochen had been planning a grand surprise for her!
Li Si had been beyond excited at the time. The feeling was indescribable, as though the air itself was filled with sweetness and happiness.
The two of them spent half the day exploring the plane, even taking a brief test flight before leaving.
Initially, Leng Mochen hadn’t even wanted to attend the gathering. It was only after Li Si persuaded him to make an appearance that he reluctantly agreed, allowing them to share their excitement with Leng Ning and everyone else.
Watching the pair’s little antics, Jin Yichen shook his head in amusement.
Although Li Si ultimately had no blood ties with the Jin Family, Jin Yichen still liked her very much.
It wasn’t the affection between a man and a woman but rather the care of an older brother toward his little sister.
The wishing, cake-cutting, and dinner concluded on a satisfying note.
Leng Qiankai gestured for Nie Xiuwei to stay behind, as he had something to ask him.
Nie Xiuwei nodded respectfully, but a glint of triumph flashed in his lowered gaze.
Perfect! Now was the time to bring certain matters to light!
When the crowd had dispersed and Mrs. Leng returned after seeing the guests off, she noticed only Leng Qiankai and Nie Xiuwei remaining. With a displeased expression, she asked, "Where did Mochen drag Xiao Ning and Yichen off to in such a hurry?"
"They have their own matters to attend to. Don’t worry about it! If you’re tired, you should rest. I have some questions for Xiao Nie," Leng Qiankai replied, sipping his tea.
There were some things Ouyang Yan didn’t need to know; otherwise, given her temperament, she might cause a scene again.
"Fine then! You two chat. I’m heading home!" Mrs. Leng was even less pleased now, shooting them a hard look before turning to leave.
She had no interest in their discussions about art.
However, she was deeply curious about the painting Nie Xiuwei had gifted Leng Qiankai. Why had Jin Yichen’s expression been so complex—filled with shock and doubt?
Could the person in the painting be someone Jin Yichen knew?
Suddenly, as Mrs. Leng walked down the corridor, her footsteps paused!
Could it be...! (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)