Chapter 303 I Must Have Her
Hearing Cheng Gongjin's words, Mu Huaian's eyes darkened slightly. Changing to someone else...how could it be possible? He only wanted Yu Qinghuan.
But since the teacher only wants a child, why can't he change someone else?
Mu Huaian's eyes were firm, and his tone was resolute, "I'm different from you. I must have her."
Cheng Gongjin said calmly: "How do you know I am not?"
Mu Huaian was about to reply when he saw the door being pushed open. The dim candlelight illuminated the entire room. When he saw the situation in the room clearly, his pupils suddenly constricted and his breathing stagnated.
He couldn't remember how many years it had been since he last saw Cheng Gongjin paint. He even thought his teacher had already stopped writing, but now, a dazzling array of scrolls filled his study...
But every one of them is of Yu Qinghuan.
She is seen riding a horse in a red dress, standing in the rain with an umbrella, leaning on the railing and looking into the distance, and even with her hair loose while taking a nap at her desk.
Many appearances that even he had never seen were carefully outlined in the painting, stroke by stroke.
Mu Huaian's Adam's apple rolled and his knuckles turned white from pinching. One or two paintings would be fine, but there were dozens of them in front of him. How could they be drawn in just one or two months?
The teacher probably had this idea a long time ago.
Cheng Gongjin's voice sounded from the side, "What do you want to talk about?"
Mu Huaian spoke with difficulty, "Does she know what you drew?"
Cheng Gongjin suddenly remembered the day when Yu Qinghuan broke into his room and what happened afterwards... A hint of unnaturalness flashed across his eyes.
"Know."
Hearing this, Mu Huaian's eyes darkened, and he knew in his heart that there was no need to talk anymore.
He turned and left without saying a word.
Cheng Gongjin watched his figure disappear in his yard, walked into the house, and looked at the paintings all over the room, his eyes softened.
He closed the door, walked to the desk, sat down, ground ink and started writing.
After a while, Yu Qinghuan's image appeared in the painting. She was leaning on the edge of the couch, her hair hanging loosely on her shoulders, and she was holding a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes in her arms.
As the pen moved, Cheng Gongjin subconsciously reduced the pressure, making the curve of the corners of the woman's eyes as she lowered her eyebrows and smiled very softly.
He promised Yu Qinghuan to paint a picture every day, and he never missed a day.
...
Time flies, and three months have passed in the blink of an eye.
Yu Qinghuan's restaurant opened with the sounds of gongs, drums and firecrackers. It was named Fuyan and was different from the Xifeng Tower opposite. It was decorated in a simple and elegant style.
When the gongs and drums were beating, the crowd was dense and it was very lively. Even when the waiter shouted that all dishes were half price today, many people cheered. But after the drums stopped, no customers came in.
The morning passed and it was very quiet.
Sang Ru saw the endless stream of customers at the West Wind Building across the street, then looked at her own house. There was not a single person in sight. She lay on the table, almost falling asleep. "Miss, are we going to lose all our money on the first day?"
Yunniang sighed, "Someone must have been causing trouble, otherwise there wouldn't be a single customer."
Diagonally opposite is Xifeng Tower. The owner of the building has always been domineering. He has made friends with many dignitaries and is also on good terms with many wealthy businessmen in Beijing.
These people have many financial transactions in secret. If they want to make Fuyanlou have no customers, they only need to say a word.
She had encountered such tactics in the past, and that was why Tingyun Tower could not continue to operate.
She was really worried that Boss Yu's Fuyan Building would follow in the footsteps of Tingyun Building.
Yu Qinghuan wasn't in a hurry. She had thought of this situation long ago and had a plan to deal with it. "It's just like this for the first few days. Don't worry. It will be fine once the distinguished guest arrives."
Yunniang was stunned. Distinguished guest?
Hearing what her daughter said, Sang Ru immediately understood and put on a smile on her face, "Miss, I'll go outside to greet the guests!"
Yu Qinghuan nodded and let her go outside.
At the same time, a carriage stopped on the street. Daying lifted the curtain and helped Cheng Gongjin, who was dressed in red, down from the carriage.
Cheng Gongjin rarely appears in public, but his red clothes and outstanding temperament make it hard to ignore him, and people on the street can't help but stop and look at him.
Just ahead of them were two court officials who had just disembarked from a carriage, heading to Xifeng Tower for a drink and a discussion. One of them was none other than Mr. Gu from the Cabinet. He spotted Cheng Gongjin, quickly stepped forward, and shouted, "Mr. Cheng?!"
The officials nearby immediately stopped and followed.
Lord Gu walked quickly to Cheng Gongjin, his face lit up with joy, "Lord Cheng, it really is you. I thought I had made a mistake just now."
The Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, who was standing nearby, saw Cheng Gongjin several times from a distance and quickly saluted, "Your subordinate Yang Jing greets Master Cheng."
Cheng Gongjin nodded slightly, "No need to be so polite."
After saying this, he was about to enter Fuyan Tower, but was stopped by Lord Gu.
Lord Gu looked righteous, "Lord Cheng, you've been on leave for nearly half a year. It's a good opportunity to meet you today. Why don't you join me and Brother Yang for dinner at the nearby West Wind Tower? I'll be your host and have already booked a private room!"
Cheng Gongjin glanced at him and said, "No need, I can have my meal here."
Only then did Lord Gu take a look around the Fuyan Tower. It was deserted, with no guests in sight. It was nowhere near as lively as the Xifeng Tower.
But then he thought, doesn't Cheng Gongjin like this kind of deserted occasion?
Yang Jing, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice, who was standing nearby, immediately spoke up, "Brother Gu, I think this place is pretty good. The waiter just said the dishes are half price. Why don't you go in and try it?"
There was no scholar in the world who did not admire Cheng Gongjin. Before, he held a low-ranking official position and had never had the chance to talk to him. Later, when he was promoted, Cheng Gongjin took leave again.
Unexpectedly, they would meet today. How could he miss the opportunity to dine at the same table with Cheng Gongjin?
Lord Gu looked down on such a deserted place. He liked the hustle and bustle. Thinking that Yang Jing's family was not well off, he might think that Xifeng Tower was too expensive.
He patted his chest and shook his purse with one hand, "Brother Yang, I agreed to be your host today. I brought a lot of money with me, so you don't have to worry."
At this time, Sang Ru came out and caught a glimpse of Cheng Gongjin in red clothes, her eyes lit up!
Look, the noble man the girl mentioned is here, and he has brought two guests with him. He really has good intentions.
She immediately shouted loudly: "Three distinguished guests, please come in!"
Cheng Gongjin glanced at her and found that she was indeed someone close to Yu Qinghuan and was very smart.
He walked in.
Yang Jing, who was behind him, quickly dragged Master Gu inside and whispered, "Aren't you tired of eating Xifenglou every day? Why not try something new?"
Lord Gu frowned, thinking that what he said made some sense. They had been eating the same dishes at Xifeng Tower for many years, and they were indeed a little tired of it.
"That's fine."
Seeing that there were guests coming, everyone in Fuyan Tower started to move.
Sang Ru arranged for people to sit at the most conspicuous table, so that anyone passing by outside and glancing over here could see Cheng Gongjin.
Lord Gu was immediately displeased, "There's no private room?"
In all the years he had been eating in restaurants, he had never sat in the lobby, and that too facing the main door.
Sang Ru explained with a smile, "We just opened today. The private rooms will not be open until tomorrow. Please forgive us, sir."
Since he is a distinguished guest, if he goes into the private room on the second floor, how will others know?
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