Chapter 41 Little Liar
"This painting has been hanging here for ten years, and now it has finally been completed." Huo Xilin stared at the restored ancient painting in a daze.
He seemed to be recalling something, with a hint of sadness in his eyes.
After a long while, he finally came back to his senses, took Xu Qingsui's hand and held it in his palm, "Let's go, let's go eat first, and thank you for your hard work today, thank you for restoring this painting."
Xu Qingsui was flattered and found it hard to believe that the word "thank you" came out of Huo Xilin's mouth.
"Is this painting important to you?" Xu Qingsui asked.
"Yes, it was given to me by a very important person. She promised me that she would help me repair it in the future, but unfortunately she broke her promise later."
That person must be very important to Huo Xilin.
Xu Qingsui's curiosity was suddenly aroused, and he subconsciously asked, "Who is the person you said would help you restore this painting?"
Huo Xilin turned his head and looked at her steadily with his dark eyes.
Xu Qingsui felt uneasy when she was looked at, and even had an illusion that the person Huo Xilin was talking about was herself.
"He's a little liar." After a long time, Huo Xilin turned his gaze away and said with a little complaint and grievance.
The more Xu Qingsui gets along with Huo Xilin, the more he realizes that he is not as cold as he seems. He has many sides, but he just doesn't show them to outsiders.
This kind of Huo Xilin is really flesh and blood when getting along with him.
After lunch, the group set off for the largest collection exhibition in the country this year.
The exhibition was held in the ancient capital, several hundred kilometers away from this city, so it was getting dark when they arrived.
The participants of the collection exhibition included not only antique lovers from all walks of life, but also numerous appraisal experts, sculptors, and designers. The scene was so lively that it was unprecedented.
Xu Qingsui has also participated in many collection exhibitions and various auctions, but this is the first time he has seen such a grand scene.
So even though she was well-informed, she was still a little surprised.
"Ms. Xu, are you surprised to see this kind of scene?" Yan Xisui asked in a sarcastic tone.
"This collection exhibition is of international level. It contains not only domestic antiques, but also many foreign treasures. It's not surprising that you are surprised when you see such a scene for the first time. But when you go in later, you'd better not lose face for the Huo family."
Yan Xisui was implicitly saying that Xu Qingsui was short-sighted.
Xu Qingsui was not angry either, and said: "Miss Yan is right, I still have a lot to learn, if there is anything I don't understand, please give me more guidance, Miss Yan."
"you!"
Yan Xisui was very angry and thought Xu Qingsui was mocking her.
She knew nothing about antiques, calligraphy and paintings, and Xu Qingsui asked her for advice. Wasn't this a disguised way of looking down on her?
"Xu Qingsui, don't think you are great just because you know a little bit of this knowledge. I don't understand it, but I am low-key and I won't show off whenever I get the chance like you do!"
"If you have the ability, you can show your talent to the fullest." Without waiting for Xu Qingsui to speak, Huo Xilin spoke slowly.
Yan Xisui cried and said, "Brother Lin, why do you always speak for her? Do you want to piss me off? Are you still blaming me? As the saying goes, love comes with hate. I know you still have me in your heart, you just don't want to admit it!"
Xu Qingsui: “…”
She was very impressed by this logic!
Huo Xilin sighed helplessly: "Xisui, what happened between us is in the past. If there is anything, we don't have to make it clear."
"Brother Lin, I just want to ask you one thing, have you ever truly loved me?" Yan Xisui's eyes were red. She was naturally delicate, and every time she looked tearful, it would arouse people's desire to protect her.
But even with such a beautiful woman with tears in her eyes right before his eyes, Huo Xilin always remained unmoved, and even his expression did not change.
He said calmly: "If you want to hear the truth, my answer is no."
Xu Qingsui took a deep breath in his heart. Mr. Huo was worthy of being Mr. Huo. He was too cruel to his former lover.
She suddenly became very curious about what kind of love, hatred, and vengeance could make Huo Xilin say such cold words.
I guess Yan Xisui really hurt him deeply.
"Brother Lin..." Yan Xisui bit her lips, her face was pale and she looked very pitiful, just like Xishi holding her heart.
Her body was shaky, but fortunately, Mrs. Huo supported her in time: "There are so many people coming and going, can you guys each say less?"
"Xiaosui, I think your health is not suitable for participating in this collection exhibition. Otherwise, I will arrange for someone to take you to the hotel to rest."
"Godmother, I'm fine. I won't leave." Yan Xisui looked at Huo Xilin and Xu Qingsui's tightly clasped hands, feeling unwilling.
She was unwilling to admit defeat just like that, and unwilling to let Xu Qingsui feel good. She must find an opportunity to ruin Xu Qingsui's reputation. By that time, she didn't believe that Huo Xilin would still be with her.
Thinking back to the time when she and Huo Xilin broke up, did she do anything to embarrass Huo Xilin, and later Huo Xilin no longer wanted her?
He is so heartless, and I believe that if it were Xu Qingsui, she would not be an exception.
Seeing Yan Xisui's insistence, Mother Huo sighed and said, "Forget it, let's go in first."
Mrs. Huo took out the invitation letter, and the group followed the crowd inside.
This collection exhibition is truly of international standard, with everything inside. There are three floors just for display for people to view, and there are also many confidential items on the fourth floor that can only be visited by invitation.
Mrs. Huo thought there were too many people and suggested going to the closed fourth floor first.
"Xu Qingsui, I didn't expect you could come in a place like this, you are really capable!" A figure appeared and blocked Xu Qingsui's way.
Yan Xisui pulled Mother Huo around and said, "Godmother, this is Lu Jingyu, the son of the Lu family. It seems that he has some connection with Miss Xu."
Mother Huo frowned unhappily. She had no good feelings towards the Lu family.
"The man who took you to the auction last time is not with you?" Lu Jingyu turned his head and looked at Huo Xilin, who was standing beside him with a strong aura. He felt a little scared for some reason, but he still plucked up the courage to continue to sarcastically say, "Oh, it turns out that a different man was brought today."
"Miss Xu is really capable. People who make a living by their looks and bodies are different. They can change men at will. No wonder she looks down on our Mr. Lu!" Gu Rong took over Lu Jingyu's words and echoed.
Xu Qingsui rarely showed anger on her face, but this time she really couldn't control herself and scolded coldly: "Lu Jingyu, Miss Gu, please keep your mouth clean."
"You dare to do such a shameless thing, and you are afraid of what others will say." Gu Rong didn't take Xu Qingsui's words seriously at all.
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