Chapter 660: The Painting Has a Problem

"Thank you for seeing me this way. Actually, I am well aware of how chaotic this circle is. I have already been considering whether I should leave this circle and go back to being an ordinary person," Lu Ruxue said softly.

"I understand you; you are definitely not that kind of person. Alright, from now on in Shengjing City, I've got you covered," Chen Yu smiled slightly.

"But Liu Jingye is not an ordinary person. Behind their Liu Family, there is mysterious power supporting them," Lu Ruxue said, voicing the worry in her heart.

"That is not a big problem," Chen Yu said indifferently. "If he dares to commit any act of retaliation, I will make sure he dies without a burial ground."

"By the way, there is a banquet tonight, and Si Chen might be there. Do you want to go see her and check on her condition? I feel that her current state is very dangerous," Lu Ruxue said, as if she had suddenly remembered something.

"Alright, I will go see her tonight," Chen Yu nodded and said. "Why must it be at a banquet?"

"Her mother does not allow her to go out alone; she is only permitted to go out when attending these kinds of high-end banquets," Lu Ruxue said with some helplessness.

That evening, at a sunken clubhouse in a five-star hotel, Chen Yu arrived at the scene.

This banquet was prepared for the birthday of a certain young master in the circle; it was a private party.

But for people at this level, a birthday is actually not for the sake of a birthday, but to gather more connections.

Moreover, this young master's father held a pivotal position in the official circles of Shengjing, so the birthday banquet was quite lively.

"Brother Chen, why did you come too?" Chen Yu originally did not know anyone; he was just waiting for Yu Sichen to come so he could chat with her for a bit. However, just as he arrived at a quiet spot to sit down, a surprised voice came over.

Turning his head to look, it was Jiang Wei. He was dressed very formally today; it was clear he was being very serious.

"I came here to see a friend. You came too?" Chen Yu smiled.

"Yeah, today's protagonist is my friend. His name is Zhang Peng. He is a second-generation official; his grandfather just retired from a ministerial-level post, and his father is currently in charge of education—he is the number one or number two man," Jiang Wei said. "And he is a good person. Let me introduce you."

Originally, Chen Yu wanted to leave after seeing Yu Sichen, but after all, he was borrowing someone else's venue. With Jiang Wei making the introduction, it would be good for him to meet the host. After all, someone who could make Jiang Wei introduce them so seriously was definitely not an ordinary person.

"Haha, Young Master Jiang, thanks for coming," just at this moment, a young man walked over holding a red wine glass. He was the host of today's banquet, Zhang Peng.

Although Zhang Peng was young, his face revealed a sophistication in dealing with people, and he had a refined appearance; it was clear he had a good upbringing.

"Brother Peng, I was just looking for you. Come, let me introduce my friend, Chen Yu. He is an expert; the matter at my construction site was solved by him," Jiang Wei smiled. "Brother Chen, this is Zhang Peng. We have some business cooperation now."

"Hello," Chen Yu nodded at Zhang Peng.

"Hello, I have heard Jiang Wei mention you, saying you are an expert." Zhang Peng stepped forward and shook hands with Chen Yu. He carefully sized Chen Yu up.

Previously, Jiang Wei had bragged about Chen Yu too magically, so Zhang Peng was curious about Chen Yu, but unfortunately, he could not tell anything from Chen Yu's appearance.

"You flatter me. I can't be considered an expert; I just have some small tricks," Chen Yu looked at Zhang Peng, revealing a thoughtful expression, and then smiled. "Young Master Zhang, you haven't been sleeping very peacefully these past few days, have you?"

"How do you say that?" Originally, Zhang Peng intended to entertain other guests, but Chen Yu's words attracted him back.

"You dream as soon as you lie down, and you feel groggy and dizzy during the day, yet you fall asleep the moment your head hits the pillow when you get home," Chen Yu said. "Loss of appetite, and you always feel physically exhausted?"

"Yes, that's right. How did you know?" Zhang Peng was startled. His mental state these past few days had been extremely poor, much like what Chen Yu described. He had been thinking about seeing a Yisheng after his birthday, but he did not expect Chen Yu to see it.

"Then, have you collected any antique-type items in the last few days?" Chen Yu asked. His gaze followed Zhang Peng's face upward, and he saw a wisp of white Qi slowly forming on Zhang Peng's forehead. This white Qi slowly condensed into a woman's face; this face was incomparably pale, following Zhang Peng like a shadow.

"This... I indeed have," Zhang Peng pondered. "I quite like antiques. Last Friday, I acquired a painting from the Qing Dynasty."

"Is the content of the painting a woman?" Chen Yu said again.

"You, how did you know that again? Could it be..." Zhang Peng's face changed instantly. He did not understand why Chen Yu knew so much.

He knew that Chen Yu understood some things that ordinary people could not comprehend. Now he was a little panicked; had he encountered something unclean?

"Burn the painting later. Also, keep this Amulet on your person. The problem is not big; don't be afraid," Chen Yu took out a Brocade Pouch and handed it to Zhang Peng.

"Is that painting really problematic?" Zhang Peng took the Amulet, and he suddenly gave a soft 'eh'.

Originally, he had felt the world spinning these past few days, and he didn't even know why there was always cold air attacking him from his side. But after receiving Chen Yu's Amulet, he felt the cold air around him recede, and his spirit was invigorated.

"I feel much better. This Amulet is really useful," Zhang Peng hurriedly and carefully put away the Amulet. "Thank you, Brother Chen. Is my painting really problematic?"

"It is indeed problematic. This painting should have been unearthed; it belongs to the category of Underworld Objects. I don't suggest you touch these kinds of things, because since it is an Underworld Object, it must have some bad things attached to it. However, the problem is not serious; just be careful in the future," Chen Yu said.

"Alright, alright, I know. Thank you, Brother Chen. After I finish being busy today, I will find you to chat privately," Zhang Peng said to Chen Yu gratefully.

"Fine, Young Master Zhang, go ahead and get busy. I am also just borrowing your venue to see someone today," Chen Yu smiled.

"Good. Young Master Wei, help me entertain Brother Chen well," Zhang Peng patted Jiang Wei.

"Brother Chen, who are you here to see today?" After Zhang Peng left, Jiang Wei asked curiously.

"A friend, I suppose she was a patient of mine before," Chen Yu smiled and said. "It is not easy for her to go out, but I heard she would come here today, so I ran over to see her."

"Hmm, someone who can make Brother Chen so concerned must be a beauty," Jiang Wei chuckled.

Just at this moment, a figure appeared in Chen Yu's line of sight. In a white dress, without any makeup, she walked over slowly like an Immortal from a painting.

She was Yu Sichen. She walked closer slowly, her breathtakingly beautiful face carrying a trace of melancholy. She looked around somewhat blankly, looking a bit lost.

But Chen Yu, after seeing her clearly now, felt a pain in his heart, because Yu Sichen's eyes were somewhat hollow; her pupils lacked their usual luster.

"Si Chen, today is Young Master Peng's birthday banquet. You know the strength of the Zhang Family in Shengjing; the people who come here are not bad. You must perform well and strive to find someone with a good family background," the middle-aged woman dressed like a noble lady beside Yu Sichen was her mother, Wang Ling.