Chapter 89: To hear the Dao in the morning is to be able to die content in the evening

At eight o'clock in the evening, in Grand's office, Lu Yu's office.

"Xiao Yu, let's... go eat!" After hesitating for a long time, Chen Qiao said this to Lu Yu again, his tone now much more determined.

After all, Lu Yu is still a child; if he doesn't eat on time, it's easy to harm his body.

And it looks like Lu Yu isn't waiting for Xie Lin to appear; he simply doesn't want to leave!

This won't do!

Lu Yu's expression didn't change much; he set down his work, slowly raised his head, looked at Chen Qiao, and was about to speak...

Thump thump thump!

A knocking sound came from outside.

"Come in." Lu Yu looked toward the office door and said.

A Grand employee walked in from outside.

"Lu Yu, someone is looking for you; should I bring him in?" the Grand employee said.

Chen Qiao blinked, wondering who would come looking for Lu Yu at this time?

Who could it be?

Lu Yu smiled, yet rose from his seat and said, "No need, let's go out."

Then he looked at Chen Qiao again and said, "Uncle Chen, let's go eat."

"Ah? Ah..." Chen Qiao remained bewildered; just a moment ago he said he'd wait for Xie Lin—now...?

Could it be that Xie Lin really came?

Xie Lin had indeed come.

When Lu Yu and Chen Qiao arrived at Grand's front desk, they saw Xie Lin standing ahead, anxiously waiting.

"You're late." Lu Yu walked toward Xie Lin with a smile.

"I..." Seeing Lu Yu, Xie Lin couldn't help but sigh in relief, then went up to meet him, wanting to say something, but...

"Let's go, let's eat." Lu Yu spoke first, then walked straight out.

Xie Lin thought for a moment, then followed.

Chen Qiao walked at the rear, his mood quite complex at this moment.

Xie Lin's appearance made him feel surprised.

He had actually long since given up hope.

Mr. Qin's methods could be said to be frightening.

Chen Qiao had already heard from friends.

Mr. Qin contacted Xie Lin through Xie Lin's counselor, and he also heard that the counselor's account had suddenly received a sum of money.

Then there was the exhibition and the matter concerning Old Lin.

Chen Qiao really couldn't think of any reason for Xie Lin to come to Grand!

But Xie Lin did come.

But Lu Yu... showed not the slightest surprise; from beginning to end, his demeanor was completely natural, with no trace of tension, let alone panic.

Mr. Qin made all these preparations and won people's hearts; what did Lu Yu do?

Obviously these past two days, Chen Qiao has almost always been with Lu Yu, yet... he realized he seemed to not understand Lu Yu at all!

Or rather, from start to finish, Chen Qiao never truly saw Lu Yu clearly.

He then recalled everything that had happened during this period.

Chen Qiao felt... that aside from believing in Lu Yu and supporting Lu Yu, it seemed...

He really hadn't done anything else!

Grand's crisis was resolved by Lu Yu.

Grand's future development direction revolves around Lu Yu.

Now Grand's authority still lies in Chen Qiao's hands.

Even so, Lu Yu currently holds no shares in Grand at all, but...

Chen Qiao felt that Grand seemed to already belong to Lu Yu.

More importantly, Chen Qiao actually felt that this was no problem at all!

Is this perhaps the biggest problem?

But...

After thinking about this, Chen Qiao still felt it wasn't a problem.

Perhaps...

Maybe all I need to do is believe in Lu Yu and lend him a hand, and that would be enough?

Looking at that small figure ahead, Chen Qiao couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Then he clenched his fists, and his eyes grew resolute.

And then...

Chen Qiao quickened his pace and caught up with Lu Yu.

This... might also be a good choice, right?

Inside a private room of a hotel near Grand.

Xie Lin several times almost spoke but stopped.

He actually has a lot to say now; he wants to explain why he was late.

He wanted to tell Lu Yu that he wouldn't help Mr. Qin with work.

But…

Lu Yu didn't even look at him; he was just eating with his head down.

Xie Lin didn't know what Lu Yu was thinking, but…

He also didn't feel like speaking, so he just ate blandly.

After dinner ended, Lu Yu stood up and said, "It's getting late; let's go back."

Then Lu Yu nodded at Xie Lin and walked outside.

Xie Lin furrowed his brows, not knowing what Lu Yu was thinking, yet still followed him.

The three arrived at the hotel entrance.

A car was already waiting outside.

Lu Yu had his own driver and car; he walked straight to his car.

After getting into the car, Lu Yu waved at Chen Qiao and Xie Lin, preparing to leave.

"Wait!" Xie Lin finally couldn't hold back and hurried after him.

"What's up?" Lu Yu looked at Xie Lin and asked.

"You… you're not going to ask why I was late? You're not going to ask what happened today?" Xie Lin said, furrowing his brow.

Lu Yu chuckled and said, "These aren't important, are they? Your being here is already enough."

"Come to Grand early tomorrow."

"Then… see you tomorrow."

Lu Yu went home.

Xie Lin, however, stood there for a long time without moving.

He was still dazed.

According to the original plan, he should have gone to the museum this afternoon to meet Old Lin, and then… he would naturally sign a contract with Mr. Qin.

Looking at the time, he only arrived at Grand at eight.

Does this indicate that Xie Lin actually completed the original plan?

Lu Yu just believed him so firmly, convinced he hadn't signed with Mr. Qin?

On what basis?

"Um… Xie Lin, how are you getting back? Want… I'll give you a ride?" Chen Qiao came over then; he actually didn't understand either, so he wanted to use the offer to give Xie Lin a ride home as a chance to get things clear.

"No thanks, I'll take the bus." Having said that, Xie Lin already walked off to the side.

Chen Qiao watched the other's retreating back, involuntarily sighing, not knowing what he was sighing about.

……

The next day, at nine o'clock, Lu Yu came to Grand.

What he didn't expect was that when he entered the office, he found Xie Lin already waiting for him there.

Lu Yu smiled and greeted him.

Xie Lin, however, didn't smile, and directly said, "Lu Yu, I don't know what you're planning, but… I hope we can lay everything out in the open."

"The few paintings you sent me by email, as well as your explanations of certain techniques, really moved me."

"I came to Grand to learn these things."

"For that, what price do I need to pay?"

Yes!

The reason Xie Lin refused Mr. Qin's invitation was simply because Lu Yu had sent him a few paintings.

For those who pursue art, there is such a saying.

To hear the Dao in the morning, one can die content in the evening.

The more obsessive the pursuit, the more applicable this saying becomes.

So, Xie Lin came.