Chapter 43 Best Friend
When the Huo family is looking for a daughter-in-law, they don’t require family background, education, or even appearance... but they have one requirement.
That means he is sincere to Huo Xilin and Huo Xilin likes him.
This is also the reason why Huo's mother has always been satisfied with Yan Xisui. After all, the two of them were once in love with each other.
As a mother, she only hopes that her son can be happy.
Seeing how Huo Xilin defended Xu Qingsui just now, Huo's mother couldn't make up her mind for a moment. Did her son really like Xu Qingsui, or was he just playing along with her to avenge Yan Xisui's sudden departure?
"Xu Qingsui..."
Before Mother Huo could finish her words, an old man in the crowd exclaimed, "Are you Xu Songhe's granddaughter?"
This old man is a heavyweight figure in the national archaeological team. He has been reported in the news many times and almost everyone present knows him.
As soon as Xu Songhe's name came out, everyone was shocked and looked at Xu Qingsui.
Xu Qingsui had never thought that after ten years, someone would still recognize her. She asked the old man, "Do you know my grandfather?"
"I know you. How could I not know you? We used to be close friends. I have seen you before. But you were still young at that time, so it's normal that you didn't remember me. You and your grandmother look very similar. I almost thought I had made a mistake." The old man said with a sigh.
"She is Xu Songhe's granddaughter?"
"No wonder she has an engagement with the Lu family. I heard that the two families are close friends!"
"I also heard that before the Xu family got into trouble, Mr. Xu Songhe handed over all his assets to the Lu family for safekeeping!"
"That's right. Some time ago, the Lu family held a charity auction. Many of the priceless antiques there were once collected by Xu Songhe!"
"Ms. Xu has grown up, and the Lu family has no intention of returning the property to its original owner?"
"Who knows..."
Everyone in the crowd was talking at once, with different opinions.
The look that Huo's mother gave Xu Qingsui changed from inquiry to gentleness.
Yan Xisui stood next to Huo's mother and could naturally feel her changes clearly.
She asked in a low voice: "Godmother, who is this old man Xu Songhe? It seems that everyone knows him."
"Anyone who is involved in the antique world knows the name of Xu Songhe. He is a famous appraisal master. He can tell the authenticity of items at a glance. His sharp eyes and extraordinary talent are amazing. Even though he has passed away for many years, no one has surpassed him, so he has become a legend in the antique world."
"So she is Xu Songhe's granddaughter. It's no surprise that she can restore the painting." Yan Xisui said jealously.
"Yes, in this case, the Xu family will have successors." Mother Huo sighed, with a hint of relief in her tone.
"What does it matter if there is someone to take over? If someone has a bad character, he will be infamous sooner or later. Godmother, you must get Brother Lin away from this woman!"
"Okay, stop talking. Let's discuss this matter when we get back." Mother Huo was of such a noble status that she always knew the right occasion and knew that these things should not be discussed in such occasions.
"Godmother..."
Yan Xisui wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Huo's mother: "Xiaosui, I always thought you were someone who knew the priorities, which is one of the reasons why I like you. What happened to you today?"
Yan Xisui's heart skipped a beat, knowing that continuing to talk would be disadvantageous to her, so she could only compromise reluctantly: "Godmother, I care too much about Brother Lin, so I lost my sense of propriety, please don't bother with me."
The old man handed Xu Qingsui his business card and said, "Here is my contact information and home address. You are welcome to visit my home at any time. I also have several paintings and calligraphy pieces that your grandfather liked at home. It's a good opportunity for you to come and take a look. If you don't understand something, you can always ask me. I will teach you everything I have learned in my life. If you don't mind, you can take me as your teacher."
The scene suddenly turned from lively discussions to silence.
Did they hear it right?
This man, who is like a Mount Tai in the archaeological world, has no children, no disciples, and lives a clean life. Now that he is old, he suddenly wants to accept a disciple, and the disciple is a young woman. More importantly, this woman is an outsider.
This is today's breaking news!
Xu Qingsui was flattered and took the business card from the old man. On it was his name written in running script - Zhang Maocai, with contact information and residential address below the name.
"Thank you, Grandpa Zhang. I will definitely visit you when I have time. It would be my honor to become your apprentice."
The old man nodded happily, and just as he was about to leave, he seemed to remember something and turned back to ask, "I heard that next month is the 70th birthday of the old man from the Lu family. I guess you are also invited, right?"
Xu Qingsui nodded: "No matter what, the Lu family adopted me, and Master Lu has done me a favor. Since it's his 70th birthday, I should go and congratulate him."
Gratitude is gratitude, hatred is hatred, and Xu Qingsui distinguishes the two very clearly.
"That's great. I want to go too. How about we go together?"
Seeing Xu Qingsui hesitate, the old man stepped forward and whispered, "No one in the Lu family is a good person. I know they all want to take advantage of you. Both the old and the young are shameless. Since you are Xu Songhe's granddaughter, you are also my Zhang Maocai's granddaughter. Don't worry, Grandpa Zhang will protect you. As long as I am here, I don't think either of them will dare to act presumptuously."
Xu Qingsui was deeply moved: "Thank you, Grandpa Zhang."
Zhang Maocai nodded and waved his hand: "It's all gone, it's all gone..." As he spoke, he left with his hands behind his back.
This episode at the collection exhibition was filmed by a disguised reporter with a pinhole camera. As the crowd dispersed, he quickly followed the crowd out of the hall and then sent the news he had filmed today back to the headquarters.
Soon, a piece of news about the feud between wealthy families, with the Lu and Huo families competing for Xu Songhe's granddaughter, made the front page headlines.
As soon as the news was released, the public relations department of the Huo Group was in a panic. Such a high-resolution photo of their low-key president appeared so blatantly on the page of gossip news.
The PR manager was almost scared to death. While asking someone to contact the publisher to remove the news, he nervously called his own CEO Huo.
Xu Qingsui was led by Huo Xilin to shuttle among various collections. A ring rang and Huo Xilin let go of her hand: "I have a call."
The moment the call was connected, the anxious voice of the public relations manager came: "Mr. Huo, you and Assistant Xu are on the news."
Huo Xilin's eyes suddenly became sharp and murderous: "Use all means to clear all the photos and related topics on the Internet, and find out who took the photos immediately."
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