The person in the painting is not exactly the same as Qiao Yunni, but at least eight-tenths similar, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say nine-tenths.
However, his brows and eyes were relaxed and at ease, as if he were bathed in a gentle breeze and auspicious air, as if he had never suffered any hardship, clearly indicating that he grew up in a well-off family.
Then Shi Nanfu quickly painted a portrait of a stern rich man. The relaxed feeling of the person in the portrait was restrained, and he appeared more dignified and composed, but the noble air of him still shone through.
Then there is a portrait of a poor family, their faces showing a touch of dullness and hardship, but their expressions are not sorrowful.
The stern poor girl had droopy eyelids, downturned mouth, and slightly squinted features. Qiao Lian'er immediately associated this image with how Qiao Yunni looked in the Song family.
Later, he returned to the Qiao family and became a relaxed poor man. Now he has become a carefree rich man, but the dullness on his face from the hardships he has experienced in life is still there.
Qiao Lian'er looked at these paintings repeatedly, becoming more and more silent with each look.
"Brother Wei, how long have you been looking for the person in this portrait?"
“I started working in the state government office when I was seventeen, and I searched for eight years. You could say that this was my main target.”
"If I may ask, what is her to you?"
“She is my cousin. She went missing when she was a few months old. My aunt and uncle have been looking for her ever since.”
"The baby was only a few months old. Why did you let her get lost if you didn't take good care of her?"
Qiao Lian'er thought to herself, "Those kinds of parents are far too irresponsible."
“My aunt and uncle offended someone, and that person had my cousin stolen in the middle of the night and dumped in a very far place, maybe hundreds of miles away.”
"Fortunately, they had previously consulted an artist who painted a portrait of my cousin, which gave them this clue." Wei Chi's tone was more emotional. "These portraits painted by Lord Shi might be of great help to me. I just hope my cousin is still alive and well."
Qiao Lian'er wanted to ask more, but she was afraid of arousing Wei Chi's suspicion.
She plans to meet with Gao Shuying at some time to find out more information.
If Qiao Yunni has another family background, we'll talk about it then.
Wei Chi: "Rewards."
“No need, I don’t make a living from this,” Shi Nanfu said. “Just keep this secret, or you’ll bear the consequences.”
Not to mention painting portraits, he also kept all the monthly allowance and bonuses that Miss Qiao gave him in the bank, intending to find a way to return them to Miss Qiao later.
Wei Chi left with the portrait, and Qiao Lian'er also bid farewell to Shi Nanfu and left the teahouse.
She didn't want Wei Chi to see Qiao Yunni now. If her mother really was someone else's child, it was hard to say whether recognizing her would be a good thing or a bad thing.
This is a matter of great importance, and we must carefully consider and decide on it.
"Brother Wei."
Qiao Lian'er called out to Wei Chi.
Wei Chi hadn't gone far. When he came out, he overheard his two henchmen whispering and learned that when he asked for an audience, Shi Nanfu had become angry and even wanted to kill him. It was Qiao Lian'er who pleaded for him.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have gotten the paintings, and he wouldn't even know how he died.
Although he was skilled in martial arts, judging from Shi Nanfu's imposing manner, he knew he was no match for him.
This means that the little girl saved his life.
He was also deliberately lingering, hoping to exchange a few words with Qiao Lian'er. He didn't want to leave without showing any gratitude.
Qiao Lian'er saw a glint in Wei Chi's eyes, a look of approval.
Could it be because she looks like the person in the portrait? Qiao Lian'er became even more uneasy.
However, if her mother is indeed Wei Chi's cousin, then she would be Wei Chi's niece, and Wei Chi would be her maternal uncle.
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