Chapter 251: Ancestor Please Do Me a Favor

Han Yuan’s gaze paused, and then she slowly broke into a smile, “It’s a good thing, even if it’s poorly done by you, and without any advance notice, it made me unprepared even for a meeting gift.”

Han Qi took the ancient painting box from Nan Jiaojiao’s hands without daring to look at her, and turned around to hand the box to Han Yuan.

“This is a gift from my Jiaojiao to Grandpa.”

Han Yuan didn’t accept it, but replied with a smile, “Then the two of you go and give it, I’ll accompany.”

As she spoke, she took the initiative to take Nan Jiaojiao’s hand, “You must have been startled, child.

Ah Qi is always so impetuous.

Today is his grandpa’s big birthday, so he might not be able to attend to everyone but with me here, no one dares to neglect you.”

The Han Family only had two daughters.

Han Qi’s mother was driven into depression by Kang Mingde and Liu Shi and jumped from the upstairs while still a middle school student.

From that time on, Han Qi changed his surname to Han and gradually devoured Kang Mingde’s assets, developing Han’s business to a grandeur even beyond his grandfather’s most illustrious days.

Such a favored son of heaven, alas, had too heavy a presence.

Han Yuan was the younger daughter of the Han family, doted on from a young age.

She was a master of dance.

To maintain her figure, she refused to marry and have children even into middle age, thus pouring all her love into Han Qi.

Han Qi treated her like a mother as well.

The arrival of Nan Jiaojiao was indirectly recognized by Han Qi as he brought her to Han Yuan, ensuring that no one in the Han family dared to look down upon her.

“What do you mean?”

Nan Jiaojiao looked at Han Qi, her porcelain face radiating a ‘keep out’ coldness.

Han Qi lowered his head and said softly, “Be happy, it’s my grandpa’s birthday.

You’re going to give him the gift yourself later, he will be very pleased.”

Nan Jiaojiao frowned and turned to leave.

Han Qi stretched his legs to chase after her.

After a few steps, they were stopped by a line of people.

Old Master Han and his wife happened to be welcoming guests in the front yard.

Han Yuan said a few words to them, her gaze drifting over here with a smile in her eyes.

Old Master Han hurried over, his keen and wise eyes sizing up Nan Jiaojiao.

His expression was kindly, but it concealed sharpness, the scrutiny lasting only a second in his eyes before he burst into smiles.

“You lad finally deigned to bring someone back for my approval.

Quite good, she is actually out of your league.”

The loud laughter of Old Master Han was robust, and he was dressed in a full Chinese-style outfit.

Even with the support of a cane, he lost none of his dignity.

Han Qi laughed, “She’s like a fairy, of course I’m out of her league.

So how about it, Grandpa, if you are satisfied, shouldn’t you be helping me organize the wedding?”

“Satisfied!

You take the girl around for a tour; there are many people today.

Let’s have a good gathering tonight.

In case this girl has been deceived by you, I need to rescue her from the bitter sea.”

“Grandpa!”

Han Qi complained with one word.

His gaze flickered as he opened the box and took out the ancient painting.

Immediately two servants stepped forward, carefully unrolling the painting on each side.

Han Yuan said, “This is a painting by Qi Baishi, if I remember correctly.

It should be the one from the auction house a while back.

You remarked at the time that it was a pity such a fine painting was ruined, two-thirds destroyed, and you never expected it to be restored.”

Han Yuan looked at Nan Jiaojiao and praised, “The child is thoughtful.”

Old Master Han’s eyes sparkled as he reached out to touch the edge of the painting, barely containing his excitement as he repeatedly exclaimed “Good!”

Seeing this, Han Qi tried to take Nan Jiaojiao by the hand to go over, but she shook him off abruptly.

“Everyone is watching,” Han Qi leaned in close, keeping his voice low, “Ancestor, just give me face this time.

My grandpa has a heart condition, and he can’t handle too much excitement or distress.”