Chapter 114: Rubbing Shoulders
While eating, Du Ruo met Chen Guochang.
Just as Li Anze said, he was elegant and tolerant, with the demeanor of a scholar. When he saw Du Ruo, he smiled and said, "Anze just mentioned you to me. I have seen your works before. The carving is superb. I guess it must have taken decades of hard work to achieve such a level. I never thought that Comrade Du is so young. It really surprised me. It shows that some people are born with talent and are loved by God."
"I don't deserve it. I feel embarrassed by your compliment. Thank you for appreciating my work."
Li Anze said: "My friend is really an excellent carver. Her works are always full of vitality and positive energy, which is very rare."
Du Ruoshi couldn't listen any longer: "Anze, did you two agree to support me?"
Seeing that Du Ruo was embarrassed, Chen Guochang changed the subject: "Anze, you are in for a treat. Someone just sent us a basket of crabs yesterday. I have asked them to steam them. Let's have a drink later.
Comrade Du, please don't be so shy. You can feel like you are at home here. Since you are Anze's friend, you are my friend. We will visit each other frequently. You can call me Brother Guochang, and I will call you Ruoruo. I have something to trouble you with in a few days. Please don't refuse."
Li Anze smiled and said, "It's not easy to recognize you as my big brother. You assigned a job to Ruoruo as soon as we met. If I don't give you a job, I won't recognize you as my big brother?"
Chen Guochang laughed and scolded: "You kid, you are so unruly every day, even making up stories about me. Do I usually get less benefits from you? Or do you no longer like me as your big brother because you have new friends?"
Chen Laodao: "Eating is the most important thing in the world. Let's talk after we finish eating."
After everyone was seated, Du Ruo raised an eyebrow. These dishes would not be strange at all if they were in the future. She herself often entertained friends, colleagues, and business partners. These things were commonplace and not surprising at all. But if the time and place were changed, it would not be so harmonious. This table of food is simply a banquet standard nowadays.
Several nannies were all wearing the same uniform. After serving the dishes, they quickly retreated, looking well-trained. Du Ruo found it very interesting.
Seeing Du Ruo's surprised look, no one was surprised. Many people had the same expression when they came to the Chen family for the first time.
Li Anze explained: "These are all people sent by Brother Guochang's uncle, and Brother Guochang doesn't want them either."
Chen Guochang frowned and said, "He is such a troublemaker. I have already told you that this kind of thing is not acceptable here, but he just won't listen."
Li Anze said: "Your uncle is caring and loving, and you don't appreciate it?"
The guests enjoyed the meal very much. When Li Anze and Du Ruo left, Chen Guochang accompanied them to the gate and repeatedly asked Du Ruo to come and visit him next time.
Du Ruo and Li Anze had just driven a few meters when a Santana sedan drove past the car. Du Ruo was sharp-eyed and saw that the person sitting in the car was Han Ming. She turned around suddenly and her heart moved. The car actually stopped in front of the Chen family, and Qu's father also got out of the car.
How could the Qu family be related to the Chen family? The overall atmosphere of the Chen family was very strange. Du Ruo had an indescribable feeling...
Seeing Du Ruo kept looking back, Li Anze couldn't help but smile and said, "What's wrong? Are you still reluctant to leave? It seems that you really like Wutong Road? I'll ask around for you and call you if I find a suitable house."
Du Ruo did not explain. She followed Li Anze's words and said, "Okay, you have to pay attention to it. I'll wait for your news."
Seeing Du Ruo so anxious, Li Anze frowned: "Are you not used to living in the Yuan family? Why don't you go back to live in my old house? The old man misses you all the time, and you can keep him company."
"As the saying goes, a home is worse than any other. It's fine for me to live in the Yuan family, but I still have to buy a house."
Li Anze understood: "I'll do it as soon as possible."
"Don't be too anxious. Don't delay your work."
"I'm not too busy lately, how about I walk with you this afternoon? I've always said I'd do my best to be a good host, but I've been very busy lately. I've finally managed to find some time these few days. Is there anywhere you'd like to go?"
"Then let's go to the Antique Street. I'm quite interested in it. Shall we go for a walk?"
Li Anze had no objection, and the two drove to the Antique Street.
His grandfather likes jade and is also keen on antiques, but Li Anze himself doesn't care much about these. He is busy enough with his daily work and has no hobbies other than work.
He sighed, "Sometimes I feel boring enough. I run or take a walk occasionally, which is considered a rest. Do I look boring?"
"That's not true. During the few days I lived in the Li family, every time I took a walk with you, I felt particularly peaceful and at ease. Anze, you have a natural talent for soothing people."
Li Anze's face was rarely shy: "No way, if you say it again I will take it seriously."
"It was the truth."
In her previous life, she had been restless and restless, and all of them were soothed by Li Anze. This old friend really healed many of her wounds, and Du Ruo has always been grateful.
Hearing the sincerity in Du Ruo's words, Li Anze smiled: "You are the first friend who doesn't mind me being boring, Ruoruo, I am really happy."
The two of them walked and talked, passing through the alley diagonally opposite and entering the Antique Street. The rich cultural and historical atmosphere filled the air. Time on the Antique Street seemed to have stopped at a certain moment in history. The dazzling array of old objects silently conveyed the vicissitudes of the past to the passers-by on the street.
Although Li Anze is not interested in these things, his grandfather in his family likes this kind of thing, and he knows a lot from what he has seen and heard.
He was interested in a jade ring: "Ruoruo, what do you think? If I buy it and give it to my grandfather, will he like it?"
The jade ring is emerald green all over, and looks simple and elegant. The carving on it has a sense of "simplicity is the best" and it suits Li Anze's taste very much, but it is not the type that the old man appreciates, so he is a little hesitant.
Du Ruo took the ring and looked at the carving on it. With just a few strokes, he outlined an eagle. The most amazing thing was that the eagle looked arrogant and lifelike. The person who carved it must be a master.
"Mr. Li will definitely like this eagle."
Hearing Du Ruo say this, Li Anze was quite interested. Just as he was about to ask the price, he heard exclamations from the crowd next to him: "This is a gilded revolving vase from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. It is a rare treasure!"
"Look at the pastels and the artistry, it's undoubtedly the real thing!"