Tang Sui said she would keep it a secret for now, to give her some anticipation for tomorrow's banquet.
In fact, Huo Chenyu will also be attending tomorrow night, which is already the biggest source of anticipation for Tang Li. It's true that she wants to see him, and it's also true that she wants to see his angry face.
After leaving Tang Sui's studio, Lu Zhixing treated her to dinner.
Tang Li refused without even thinking. There was only one chapter left to update tomorrow, and she needed to go back and finish writing it as soon as possible. She wanted to put on a face mask and get a good night's sleep so that she could be full of energy for the battle tomorrow.
But Lu Zhixing said:
"I invited my friend; you can meet him first."
After all, the other person had done her such a big favor, so Tang Li couldn't refuse.
Lu Zhixing's friend, Shen Yu, upon seeing Tang Li, exclaimed dramatically, "She's absolutely stunning! I've only heard about Miss Tang's beauty from others before, but seeing her today, she truly is as beautiful as a fairy!"
A man's words are deceitful.
Tang Li's head was buzzing. She acknowledged that she had made a stunning appearance at the banquet that day.
But she removed her makeup after trying it on today, and now she's not only bare-faced, but also dressed in very ordinary clothes, and wearing a pair of warm snow boots.
To say she's as pretty and cute as a girl next door is more like an exaggeration; to say she's stunningly beautiful is definitely an overstatement.
Lu Zhixing patted Shen Yu on the shoulder:
"Don't try to show off your literary talent in front of Tangtang, just compliment her on her looks."
Shen Yu honestly added:
"It's beautiful, really beautiful."
Her facial features are undeniably beautiful; Shen Yu certainly has a good eye.
After exchanging pleasantries, Shen Yu got down to business: "My people will come to your place tomorrow afternoon to move the items that need to be auctioned. In short, Miss Tang, please rest assured and leave everything to me."
Tang Li was slightly puzzled:
"Why can't we move there earlier?"
If we go down tomorrow, will it be too late?
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhixing hurriedly explained, "There are plenty of fakes of those two paintings in the market. Although Shen Yu personally oversaw the quality control, mistakes are inevitable. It's best to be cautious."
Tang Li didn't understand any of this; she substituted tea for wine.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Mr. Shen."
Throughout the entire dinner, Shen Yu kept staring at Tang Li, which gave people a bad impression.
Finally, Lu Zhixing couldn't stand it anymore and asked:
"Shen Yu, can you stop acting so exaggeratedly? You look like a scoundrel."
Precise!
Tang Li gave Lu Zhixing a thumbs up from the bottom of her heart.
If it weren't for the fact that Shen Yu is reasonably good-looking, a clean-cut and handsome young man who doesn't look like a lecher.
Otherwise, Tang Li would have already confronted him as a hooligan.
Seeing that they had all misunderstood, Shen Yu hurriedly explained, "Miss Tang, please don't misunderstand. When Zhixing asked me for a favor yesterday, I only thought that Zhixing and Young Master Huo were mortal enemies. But today, when I met Miss Tang, I would like to ask, what is the relationship between Miss Tang and Young Master Huo?"
It turns out she looked familiar.
Lu Zhixing suddenly realized: "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask. You're not usually like this."
Although Shen Yu is as slippery as an eel and gets along very well in this circle, he has a good reputation and is both caring and gentlemanly towards women.
Today is of utmost importance.
Shen Yu's explanation:
"That painting of mandarin ducks was purchased by Young Master Huo. He said he wanted to give it to someone very important. Now Zhixing says it's in Miss Tang's hands, which makes me feel compelled to ask a question."
This is very important!
Shen Yu did not want to offend Huo Chenyu.
If this painting was indeed a gift from Huo Chenyu, then what is the nature of her relationship with Huo Chenyu...?
"He is my ex-husband," Tang Li said truthfully.
Shen Yu was so shocked her jaw almost dropped.
"Young Master Huo...he..." Shen Yu stammered, "When...when did he get married?"
Not a word of this matter has been leaked.
Tang Li said calmly, "What happened is not important. What's important is that we're divorced."
The situation is now largely clear.
It's perfectly understandable for a woman to sell the gifts her ex-husband gave her after a divorce.
But the crucial point is that her ex-husband's name is Huo Chenyu.
Who is Huo Chenyu?
That man whose two coughs send shivers down the spines of the entire financial world.
Shen Yu had to admire the woman's audacity.
Originally, he didn't want to do something that could very well cost him his life, but with Lu Zhixing weighing him down, Shen Yu reluctantly said:
"Let me be clear from the start: Young Master Huo is known for his volatile temper lately. If he were to wreak havoc on the entire auction, I wouldn't dare utter a single word."
The implication is that I'm not taking the blame!
"He wouldn't dare!"
In Tang Li's memory, Huo Chenyu was a very gentle man.
When they first got married, he loved to act cute and would try every day to be with her.
Tang Li even joked that he was lucky he wasn't born in ancient times to be an emperor, otherwise he would have been the very emperor who never held court again.
After saying those three words, Tang Li added:
"Don't worry, I'll take full responsibility for the consequences."
Shen Yu patted Lu Zhixing on the shoulder: "Zhixing, we've always had a three-point agreement. I can give you any information you want, and I'll lend a hand with any favors you ask me to do. The only thing I won't get involved in is the war between you and Young Master Huo."
Lu Zhixing nodded:
"Miss Tang is a capable and strong woman; she won't let you suffer any injustice."
With Lu Zhixing's words, Shen Yu felt much more at ease.
After finishing their meal, Lu Zhixing did not leave with Tang Li.
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