Chapter 115: Ji Lao

He shouldn't have to doubt Feng Tingshen's feelings for her.

Therefore, that scene was very likely just a misunderstanding.

Friday morning, shortly after Rong Ci woke up, Grandma Rong called, asking her to accompany her to Ji Lao's art exhibition on Sunday morning.

Grandma Rong was a loyal fan of the traditional Chinese painting master, Ji Lao.

The last time Ji Lao held an exhibition was over ten years ago.

The opportunity was rare, so Rong Ci said: "Okay, I will accompany you on Sunday."

Just after hanging up, Feng Jingxin's call came in.

This was the first time Feng Jingxin had called her since she attended her school's parent-child activity on Monday.

Rong Ci didn't answer.

Saturday afternoon, she returned to the Rong family for a meal.

Sunday morning, she went out with Grandma Rong to head to the art exhibition.

Arriving at the destination, just as she got out of the car, she saw Yu Moxun's car driving in as well.

Rong Ci was a bit surprised: "Senior brother?"

Yu Moxun was also quite surprised to see her and Grandma Rong: "Xiao Ci, Grandma Rong, you two are here too?"

"Yes."

Grandma Rong smiled: "Is Moxun also interested in traditional Chinese painting?"

Yu Moxun said: "No, I'm here on behalf of my family to deliver a gift to Master Ji..."

Ji Lao was a famous traditional Chinese painting master in the country, and coupled with the Ji family's illustrious background, every time Master Ji held an exhibition, those in the circle who were familiar with each other would come to show support, while those who weren't would try their best to crowd in, attempting to build connections.

It was said that every time Ji Lao held an exhibition, not to mention the paintings sold, the gifts received alone exceeded ten digits.

The Ji family was not lacking for this bit of money.

In a fit of anger, Ji Lao hadn't held an exhibition for over ten years.

The Yu family didn't need to build connections with the Ji family.

Starting from his father's generation, although the interaction between the Yu and Ji families had faded a bit, the relationship between the two old gentlemen was still quite good.

Now that Master Ji was holding an exhibition again after many years, his own grandfather wasn't interested in this and didn't intend to come join the fun, but to show his congratulations, he had him come over to help deliver a gift.

He really hadn't expected Rong Ci and Grandma Rong to be here too.

Back in the day, every time Ji Lao held an exhibition, the exhibition hall would be bustling with activity. Now that the Ji family was still prosperous, and this was the first exhibition Ji Lao had held in over ten years, Yu Moxun could imagine just how lively the exhibition hall would be today.

This meant that Feng Tingshen, Lin Wu, and those people from the Lin family might also come.

When Master Ji held his last exhibition, Rong Ci was still young.

Over these years, she only knew that Ji Lao rarely held exhibitions, and coupled with the fact that there had been little news about him, she didn't know much about these things.

Seeing Yu Moxun's worried expression, she couldn't help but ask: "What's wrong?"

Yu Moxun smiled: "It's nothing, you two wait for me for a moment, I'll park the car first, and we'll go in together."

"Okay."

After Yu Moxun parked the car, Rong Ci, Grandma Rong, and Yu Moxun entered the exhibition hall together.

Just as Yu Moxun had thought, when they entered, the massive three-story exhibition hall was already packed.

However, after they entered, before they could properly look at the paintings, or accompany Yu Moxun to meet the Ji family, they first saw the Lin and Sun families.

Grandma Lin, Grandma Sun, and the others were all there.

They were all smiles, chatting with people.

Seeing them, Grandma Lin and Grandma Sun weren't surprised.

Because they all knew Grandma Rong liked Ji Lao's paintings.

Now that they had finally waited for Ji Lao's exhibition, how could Grandma Rong not come in person?

Rong Ci gripped Grandma Rong's arm tightly.

Grandma Rong calmly patted the back of her hand and said: "It's okay."

They could guess she would come, how could she not guess they would come too?

Yu Moxun said: "Grandma Rong, I'm going in to find Grandpa Ji, why don't you and Xiao Ci come with me."

He meant he could introduce her to Ji Lao.

Giving her a chance to say a few words to her idol.

Grandma Rong, however, shook her head and said: "Having the chance to see so many of the master's works at once is already my honor, I don't want to cause the master any trouble."

Since Grandma Rong had said so, Yu Moxun had to give up.

It's just that with the Lin and Sun families here, he was a bit worried about them.

Rong Ci said: "Go ahead, don't worry about us."

The Lin and Sun families cared a lot about their reputation; in such an occasion, they couldn't possibly do anything to them.

Yu Moxun left first.

Rong Ci asked: "Grandma, which painting would you like to see first?"

Grandma Rong smiled: "Let's start with the nearest one."

Rong Ci: "Okay."

Just as Rong Ci was about to walk away with Grandma Rong's arm in hers, Ren Jifeng and Yao Xinbo arrived.

They also spotted Rong Ci immediately.

Yao Xinbo still harbored thoughts about Rong Ci, and he wanted to go over and greet her.

Ren Jifeng, however, subconsciously furrowed his brows.

Rong Ci ignored them and turned to leave.

Grandma Rong asked: "Do you know those two young men just now?"

"We have work dealings."

Grandma Rong didn't ask further.

At this moment, Lin Lihai and Sun Yueqing also arrived. Seeing Ren Jifeng, they were about to greet him when Ren Jifeng spoke first: "Mr. Lin, Mrs. Lin, you're here too?"

"Yes."

Lin Lihai was about to speak when Grandma Lin and Grandma Sun walked toward them and said: "Lihai, Yueqing, do you know these two young men?"

They had noticed just now that Rong Ci and Ren Jifeng seemed to know each other.

Lin Lihai smiled: "This is Mr. Ren, a friend of Xiao Wu and Tingshen."

"I see."

After Ren Jifeng exchanged pleasantries with the Lin and Sun families, he and Yao Xinbo went inside to deliver their gifts.

When they entered and saw Yu Moxun, they weren't surprised: "Young Master Yu is here too?"

They were all here on the orders of their elders, so they changed their forms of address.

Yu Moxun curled his lip: "Mm."

At this moment, Ji Qingyue walked out, handed the tea in his hand to Yu Moxun, and looked at Ren Jifeng: "You're here?"

"Mm," Ren Jifeng said: "Where is your grandfather?"

"He's inside chatting with someone, he probably won't come out for a while, why don't you sit?"

Ren Jifeng sat down: "Okay."

Yu Moxun, however, was a bit worried about Rong Ci and Grandma Rong, frequently checking the time.

Ji Qingyue watched and said: "Is Young Master Yu in a hurry?"

Yu Moxun: "... No, just have some other matters to handle."

Since he had already arrived, leaving before seeing the old master didn't seem very polite.

However, worry still got the better of him, and he said: "Sorry, Young Master Ji, I'll step out for a moment."

Ji Qingyue didn't mind: "No problem."

Yu Moxun turned and left.

Watching his retreating back, Ren Jifeng immediately guessed that he might be going to find Rong Ci.

Ji Qingyue said: "My grandfather probably won't be done chatting for a while, why don't you also go outside for some fresh air?"