The Hidden Heiress Is a Secret Big Shot

Chapter 87: Chapter 87 No Such Good Fortune Chapter 87: Chapter 87 No Such Good Fortune “Grandpa knew how long I spent on that painting, and even if my sister took over the gallery, she can’t just throw it away… I know my sister has never really considered me as family, and it’s all my fault.” Shen Yurou was crying so hard she could hardly catch her breath, and even Shen Dongli felt a bit softened.

“Alright, Yurou, let’s wait until Xiaowu returns and then we’ll ask her clearly.”

Shen Yurou’s heart was almost twisting with emotion. Just wait and see how that country bumpkin tries to explain herself! Once the Shen Family knows she’s been targeting herself on purpose, they’ll definitely kick her out of the house!

An hour later.

Pei Jue parked the car in front of Zuo Mansion, “I have some business to attend to at the company, please send my regards to Grandpa and Grandma.”

Qingwu stood by the car door and nodded. “Okay, if you’re busy next time, there’s no need to come find me for dinner. We can talk on the phone if there’s anything important.”

In fact, she also knew that Pei Jue had been so busy lately only because he wanted to make time to see Tarzan with her. To meet Tarzan, having people from Beidou Star and High Tower was enough; she would make all necessary preparations.

Sitting in the luxurious car, Pei Jue abruptly lifted his eyes when he heard those words, his gaze sparkling as he looked at the young girl in front of him. “I want to be with you.”

He would work overtime frantically, handling the company’s financial statements even while waiting for her, all just because he wanted to be with her. After spending so much time together, Pei Jue had also come to know his fiancée’s temperament.

“The gifts for Grandpa and Grandma will be sent in by someone; you can go in.”

With his burning gaze on her, Qingwu felt a warmth on her face as she turned and entered Zuo Mansion. Only when her figure disappeared through the door did Pei Jue’s car start its engine and leave the Zuo Mansion.

As soon as Zuo Wanjun saw Qingwu walk in, she immediately went up to her. “Darling, are you full tonight? President Pei called to say you two had dinner together, so we didn’t keep any food for you at home. Do you want to eat a little more? Mom can cook something for you.”

Qingwu hadn’t expected that Pei Jue had even called Zuo Wanjun ahead of time, and her heart felt a slight warmth. “I’m full, no need to cook.”

Zuo Wanjun took several glances behind Qingwu but didn’t see Pei Jue’s figure. “Darling, did President Pei leave? Why didn’t you let him come in for a glass of water before leaving?”

“He had something to do, so he went back to the company.”

Originally, Zuo Wanjun thought that maybe Qingwu and Pei Jue had a disagreement during dinner, but hearing her say that Pei Jue went back for overtime work, she breathed a sigh of relief. Even with the company being so busy, he realized he had to make time to have dinner with Qingwu, which showed how much Pei Jue valued the engagement with their precious daughter!

Zuo Jing’an was also quite satisfied with Pei Jue. Ever since he met Pei Jue on the yacht, he could tell that Pei Jue was very protective of the young girl beside him. That look wasn’t one that could be faked, just like how he looked at his own wife…

Ahem ahem… Zuo Jing’an coughed twice and glanced at Shen Yurou, who was still sitting on the sofa.

“Xiaowu, Yurou said you threw away one of her paintings. What happened?”

Qingwu then realized that Shen Yurou had come to tattle to Elder Zuo? “That painting was a copy; it shouldn’t have been hung in the original section. I had the gallery manager deal with it. The creator insists it’s original, but I think it isn’t suitable for our gallery.”

That painting was actually a copy?

Elder Zuo Jing’an nodded. Although he thought the composition and play of light in the painting were exemplary, Shen Yurou indeed did not have such aesthetic sense or compositional skills.

Shen Yurou bit her lower lip, looking pitiful. “Why does my sister say the painting is a copy? It’s clearly my original work. If my sister doesn’t like my things displayed in your gallery, she could have just told me, no need to humiliate me like this…” Qingwu slightly frowned. Was this implying she was deliberately targeting her? It was just a painting, and she still had the real thing hanging in her study. Using this kind of excuse to slander her was indeed a low method.

Qingwu said in a mild tone, “Because the real one is in my study. The original painting, ‘Charming Green Mountain,’ is Master Ji Changfeng’s work. Is it just a coincidence that your painting is exactly the same as Master Ji’s work?”

Zuo Wanjun also recalled there were indeed several oil paintings hanging in Qingwu’s study. She actually thought that her beloved daughter liked oil paintings, so she specifically ordered several of Master Ji Changfeng’s works, intending to secretly hang them up for Qingwu!

Shen Yurou’s eyes widened instantly! She claimed the genuine one was in her study?! Qingwu could even accurately name that painting. Shen Yurou had seen it once at a private exhibition and had remembered it. Surely the Shen Family parents must have bought it for Qingwu. Otherwise, how could a country bumpkin have gained a piece by Master Ji Changfeng?

Thinking of the unconditional love the Shen Family parents had for Qingwu, Shen Yurou’s expression twisted slightly.

“That painting is my original creation; I just don’t understand what my sister is saying…” Elder Zuo Jing’an looked at Qingwu, who remained calm and composed, then at Shen Yurou, whose eyes were darting around. He understood perfectly.

“Alright, Yurou, you should head home first. Your father said he’d give you his little gallery, so if you like painting, focus on running it well.”

Shen Yurou couldn’t understand why Elder Zuo refused to believe her! Was it just because she wasn’t related by blood? Everything should have belonged to her…

Now seeing the matter resolved, Shen Dongli also breathed a sigh of relief. As long as their beloved daughter wasn’t wronged, everything else was just trivial matters.

“Go take care of your grandmother at the hospital. I’ll have someone bring your paintings to you.”

“Alright, I understand…” Shen Yurou bit her lip, unwilling yet fearful that Qingwu might cause her trouble. She picked up her bag from the sofa and left Zuo Mansion.

As soon as she walked out, Shen Yurou took a cab to Qiao Xi Hospital, crying as she lay at the bedside of Mrs. Shen. “Grandma! How can they treat me like this? Sister Qingwu threw away the painting I worked so hard on for two months! She even said I copied it…”

“What did your dad say?”

“Dad told me to let it go, saying we are a family and I shouldn’t hold grudges. Boo hoo hoo, Grandma, even if there’s no blood relation, Dad can’t be so biased!”

No blood relation?

Mrs. Shen lay back down, closing her eyes to think for a long time. “Bring me my phone, I want to call your dad.”

“Grandma, don’t argue with Dad because of me; I’m okay…” Shen Yurou said, handing over Mrs. Shen’s phone, worried that if she delayed, she wouldn’t make the call.

Shen Dongli answered the phone while accompanying his wife to look at new fashion collections, preparing to add to their precious daughter’s wardrobe. “What’s the matter?”

Hearing the joyful laughter on the other end, Mrs. Shen grew irritated, thinking about how she was still lying in the cold hospital room with no one visiting her. “Do you even have the nerve to ask me? I’ve been sick for so long, and you don’t even come to see me?”

Upon hearing Mrs. Shen’s voice, Shen Dongli’s cheerful mood faded. “I’ve arranged for more than twenty caregivers for you. Isn’t that enough?”

“What good are caregivers? They’re no match for the personal care of a son or daughter-in-law. The elderly woman in the bed next to me is taken care of by her son and daughter-in-law in person. I guess I’m just not as blessed.”

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