Chen Jiu'er frowned in bewilderment, and it took her a while to react.
Just as I was about to lose my temper, a few more people walked into the yard.
"Jiu'er, what nonsense are you causing at Mr. Chu's house?"
Supported by Chen Jiuyun, Old Master Chen angrily walked into the villa.
Seeing Chen Jiu'er imprisoning Chu Xiao on the sofa, he angrily slammed his cane down.
"What kind of behavior is this, girl? Let go of Mr. Chu!"
Chen Jiu'er was surprised that her grandfather would come, and a hint of resentment flashed across her pretty face.
But fearing her grandfather, she reluctantly withdrew her foot, turned around and ran to Grandpa Chen's side, saying arrogantly, "Grandpa, how can you say I'm being silly? Chu Xiao stole my first kiss last night, he has to take responsibility for me!"
Looking at Chen Jiu'er, Old Master Chen couldn't understand how the prestigious Chen family could produce such a fierce girl.
"Alright! Who gets married just because of a kiss these days? Take her away now, I have important matters to discuss with Mr. Chu."
Seeing that her grandfather didn't take her words seriously, Chen Jiu'er angrily led her bodyguard team out.
"Chu Xiao, you just wait, I'm not done with you yet!"
Chu Xiao quickly sat up and gave her a sly smile.
Suddenly, only four people remained in the villa.
Mu Zhicheng was surprised that Chu Xiao's house was so lively at noon, and looked at Chu Xiao awkwardly.
Chu Xiao stood up and smiled as if nothing had happened, "Grandpa Chen, what brings you here? Is there something you want to tell me?"
Old Master Chen looked around and waved to Chen Jiuyun.
Chen Jiuyun took out a document and pushed it in front of Chu Xiao.
“Mr. Chu, have you forgotten? We’re here to deliver the letter of intent between the Chu family and the Chen family! Also… Grandpa saw the four pieces of your collection that you sent to Tiandu Winery last night and would like to pay you a visit in person.”
They're not here to visit, but to inquire.
Chu Xiao has acquired too many antiques from the antique shop and the Chen family these days. They are all brand new, but they are all genuine antiques that have been put to high quality. This makes Old Master Chen very curious.
But Old Master Chen didn't say it outright, for fear of displeasing Chu Xiao.
He saw portraits of a middle-aged couple on the altar in the main hall, so he quickly leaned his cane against the wall, lit three incense sticks, and bowed to Chu Zhenlong and his wife.
Seeing this scene, Chu Xiao felt a warmth in his heart.
After lighting the incense, Old Master Chen's gaze suddenly fell on the copper basin on the table.
Chu Xiao took a look.
Oh no, I forgot to hide the copper basin.
Just as he was about to make an excuse to hide the copper basin, he heard Old Man Chen ask, "Mr. Chu, are you selling this copper basin?"
The copper basin also appears to be an item from the Great Gan Kingdom, but unlike ordinary tools used for washing one's face and feet, it resembles a treasure basin used for sacrificial rites and prayers...
Fearing that he would see through his act, Chu Xiao quickly said, "No, no, this copper basin is an heirloom from my ancestors, I can't sell it."
Old Man Chen glanced at him with a faint smile.
What do you mean by "heirloom"? All those antiques you sold before, didn't they all say that?
Chu Xiao seemed to see the meaning in his eyes, and slapped his forehead: "Look at my memory! I still have an inkstone hidden in my study. It's just sitting there anyway, so why don't I sell it to you?"
Sure enough, these words immediately caught Old Man Chen's attention.
He hurriedly urged, "Good, good, good. Mr. Chu's things must all be the best. This old man is in for a treat."
Chu Xiao nodded, quickly rushed into the room, took out an inkstone from the safe, and handed it to Master Chen.
Looking at the lifelike deer and crane carvings on it, and the words "Imperial Gift of Daqian" written at the bottom, Old Man Chen couldn't help but exclaim, "Wonderful! This inkstone is made of Daqian black jade and is for the imperial use!"
"And it was... the one that Crown Prince Qin Yueming used when he went to school!"
"Mr. Chu, how much are you planning to sell this inkstone for?"
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