Zhu Qianying vaguely understood his intention, but she was unwilling to delve too deeply into it. Anyway, if he wanted to talk, she would let him talk.
Whether she listens or not, and whether she remembers what she hears, is her business, isn't it?
About twenty minutes later, the car suddenly turned from the bustling city center into an old street, the tree-lined road that Zhu Qianying had mentioned. We had arrived.
"Brother Chen, turn into the fifth house in the fourth alley ahead, stop at the maroon wooden door!"
The car quickly stopped in front of the door she mentioned. Zhu Qianying picked up the snacks she had bought on the way and got out of the car.
Yan Shao also got out of the car and walked side by side with her to the maroon wooden door, watching her ring the doorbell.
After a long while, an aged voice came from behind the door, "Who is it?"
"Uncle Dong, it's me, Shadow!"
The door opened slightly, and an aged face peeked out. Upon seeing Zhu Qianying outside, the face was first surprised, then overjoyed. "Yingzi, it really is you! I thought I had misheard!"
The door opened, and a man who looked to be at least seventy years old stepped aside to let Zhu Qianying and Yan Shao in.
"Shadow, when did you get back?"
Judging from the old man's words, he and Zhu Qianying were obviously acquaintances.
"I've been back for over a month, but I've been a bit busy lately and haven't had a chance to come see you."
As Yan Shao listened to the two reminiscing about the past, he began to look around at his surroundings.
After entering, there was a dilapidated little courtyard, and beyond the courtyard were equally old and dilapidated houses.
Yan Shao had never heard Zhu Qianying mention such a person before, but when had she ever brought up her affairs with him?
He only found out she was a jewelry designer five years after their marriage. So, it's perfectly normal that he didn't know about her social circle.
"Shadow, Xiao Shao said she'll be back in two months. Did she tell you about this?"
"Yes, I've heard her mention this before. It's good that way; Uncle Dong, you finally have someone to take care of you."
“I’m an old man, I don’t need anyone to take care of me. I told her not to come back, but she wouldn’t listen.”
Yan Shao followed behind, listening to Zhu Qianying and Uncle Dong's back-and-forth chatter, feeling somewhat resentful.
Just now in the car, he was performing a monologue the whole way, and I've never seen her be so considerate in asking and answering questions. But she's been so patient with an older man.
However, from their conversation, Yan Shao gleaned some information: Zhu Qianying and the old man had someone they knew in common, and this person was named Xiao Shao, who was probably a relative of the old man.
"Uncle Dong, Xiao Shao is just concerned about you. Please stop scolding her, or you'll drive her away again!"
Listening to the conversation between the two, Young Master Yan became increasingly puzzled. Wasn't Zhu Qianying supposed to be going to buy gifts? Why did she come here to catch up with old friends?
Just as he was wondering what was going on, he finally heard Zhu Qianying change the subject, "Uncle Dong, this is my friend. He wants to buy some jade and calligraphy and paintings. It doesn't matter if the price is a bit high."
After Zhu Qianying finished speaking, she turned her head and winked at Yan Shao.
Yan Shao was very clever, and immediately took over the conversation, saying, "Uncle Dong, I am Ying'er's friend. I want to go back to the capital tomorrow to visit my elders and buy some calligraphy, paintings and porcelain to give to them to make them happy."
It was only at this moment that Uncle Dong turned his head and looked at him properly.
"Okay, I'll take you to see it."
Then, Yan Shao quickly understood why Zhu Qianying had come here.
Because, Uncle Dong then led them into a room, and as soon as the lights came on, Young Master Yan was immediately taken aback by the dazzling array of collectibles inside.
It's not that he hadn't seen so many collections before, but rather that so many valuable things were hidden in such a dilapidated and old house.
Of course, for wealthy families, these items are nothing special, because it's obvious at a glance that their quality varies greatly. Whether you can find something good here depends on your own discerning eye.
Yan Shao has never understood these things, but Zhu Qianying is an expert. After looking around, she chose a set of white jade cups, a blue and white porcelain vase, and a landscape painting.
Zhu Qianying seemed quite satisfied with these treasures. She carefully carried them back to the living room and whispered in Uncle Dong's ear, "Uncle Dong, my friend is a rich man. He wouldn't be interested in anything too cheap. So, you can name your price."
Uncle Dong turned his head and glanced at Young Master Yan a few more times, then nodded to Zhu Qianying to indicate that he understood.
"Young Master Yan, did you bring the checks?"
Zhu Qianying winked at Yan Shao, who immediately understood, "Of course!"
The driver, who was waiting in the living room, immediately handed him his bag.
"Alright, Young Master Yan, since you're Shadow's friend, I'll give you a discount on these three treasures. Let's make it 150,000 in total!"
"Uncle Dong..."
Zhu Qianying seemed to want to say something, but Uncle Dong waved his hand, indicating that she didn't need to say anything more.
Zhu Qianying hesitated for a moment, but finally said to Young Master Yan, "Then Young Master Yan, please write a cash check for 150,000!"
Later, Zhu Qianying and Yan Shao returned to the car. After the car drove out of the alley, Zhu Qianying said to Yan Shao, "Give me your account number later, and I'll transfer the money to your account when we get back."
Yan Shao frowned slightly. "This is a gift for my grandparents, so it's normal for me to pay for it."
Zhu Qianying inexplicably insisted, "This is a gift I gave to them; it has nothing to do with you!"
Her stubborn expression reminded Yan Shao of a few years ago when she first visited his parents and gave them a jade ruyi ornament. At that time, he was worried that she didn't have money to spend and wanted to return the money to her. She was just as furious as she is now!
Her desire to distance herself from him at this moment, whether in the past or now, has always given him a headache.
However, he didn't understand anything before, and just gave whatever he wanted according to his own wishes, even if she didn't like it, he forced it on her.
Now, he will never do anything stupid again.
Since she insists on this, then he will respect her decision.
"Okay, I'll send the account to your email."
After he sent his account number via his phone, he asked, "Is this Uncle Dong your friend's father?"
Zhu Qianying hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "I guess so!"
"I guess so?" Yan Shao didn't quite understand what she meant.
"Yes, Xiao Shao is my good friend, and Uncle Dong is like her adoptive father."
"I see!" It seems that Zhu Qianying's circle of friends is indeed quite different from that of the wealthy heiresses in L City.
Perhaps it's related to her awkward social status?
"Actually, Uncle Dong's price for those three treasures was at least 20% cheaper than the market price. But that's just how he is. Otherwise, he wouldn't have ended up like this today."
Only then did Yan Shao understand why she had misled Uncle Dong, saying that the buyer was him.
Presumably, if they had known that Zhu Qianying was the buyer, the price would have been even lower!
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