Chapter 1774 - 1775: Saying Hello

The old man put down his pipe and introduced with a smile: "This is my granddaughter, this is the one I mentioned to you, Mr. Lin Xian."

Her appearance is quite ordinary, but perhaps due to long-term exposure to paintings and calligraphy, she exudes a unique charm that makes people feel very comfortable.

"Hello!"

Lin Xian nodded with a smile and greeted.

Xiao Qi looked at him with great interest and handed over the painting, saying, "You are Mr. Lin Xian, right? Grandpa told me a few days ago you are only eighteen years old, I couldn't believe it!"

The first time she saw this painting, she was immensely shocked.

She couldn't believe it was the work of an eighteen-year-old boy.

Now that she's met the artist herself, she finally believes it.

She couldn't help but marvel inwardly; indeed, the world is not short of geniuses.

The old man took a puff of his pipe and said, "Take a good look at the painting. According to the rules, once you leave this place, it's no longer about me. So see the '133' clearly."

"Alright!"

Lin Xian smiled lightly and, under Zhang Mengyao's immensely expectant gaze, opened the raw leather parchment.

Upon opening it, they both brightened up when seeing the mounted painting.

The frame material seemed to be rattan; it looked bent and messy, yet possessed a unique beauty.

What surprises the eyes is that the rattan picture frame harmonizes extremely well with the scene in the painting.

After special technique treatment, this painting adds a touch of artistic conception compared to before.

"So beautiful!"

Zhang Mengyao slightly opened her mouth in astonishment.

After admiring it for a while, Lin Xian couldn't help giving it a thumbs up in praise: "Indeed, amazing!"

The old man held the pipe in his mouth and said, smiling, "I rely on this craftsmanship to make a living, or I would have starved long ago!"

After appreciating it for a while, Lin Xian repackaged it with cowhide paper and thanked him, "Boss, thank you."

After bidding farewell to the boss, the two of them left the Wenfang Pavilion.

Putting the painting in the car, Zhang Mengyao suggested, "There's still time, why don't we visit Chaotian Palace?"

To be honest, having been in Jinling for two months for school, she hasn't visited Chaotian Palace yet.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xian laughed, "I haven't visited either, let's visit together!"

Locking the car door, the two of them walked towards the Chaotian Palace's ticketing entrance hand in hand.

Chaotian Palace isn't particularly entertaining; mainly it's about experiencing the cultural heritage and appreciating the ancient architectural style.

Alone, he might feel bored after wandering around for about ten minutes.

But being with Zhang Mengyao, holding her soft hand and laughing together, makes it quite enjoyable.

It's the same for Zhang Mengyao.

Actually, visiting Chaotian Palace doesn't matter to her; she simply enjoys being together with Lin Xian.

They wandered until past five, just as Chaotian Palace was about to close, before leaving.

In the Rolls-Royce Phantom, Lin Xian fastened his seatbelt and said with a smile, "Shall we have dinner together? Then maybe a spa treatment?"

Zhang Mengyao was surprised, shaking her head like a rattle drum.

Seeing this, Lin Xian raised an eyebrow and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Let's eat at the school," Zhang Mengyao said weakly.

It's not that she doesn't want a big meal or to have a spa.

But she fears that after the spa, Lin Xian might request something...

The key is, she feels unable to refuse. Yet she wants to save herself for her birthday...

So, Zhang Mengyao simply gave up on the big meal and spa directly.

Lin Xian thought briefly and understood her thoughts, so he nodded and said: "Alright, let's eat at Jin University, the chicken noodle soup at the canteen is quite good."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Mengyao breathed a sigh of relief, a sweet smile curling at her lips.

Having such an understanding boyfriend really makes one feel comfortable.

Under the envious gazes of many single people, Lin Xian and Zhang Mengyao had dinner at the Jin University canteen.

After some cuddle time, Lin Xian sent Zhang Mengyao back to her dormitory, and then with a leisurely gait, made his way to the school gate.

Sitting in the car, just as he was about to drive back, the phone in his pocket suddenly rang.

He took out his phone and glanced at the caller ID on the screen, slightly stunned.

Zhang Ze!

He had only met the Second Young Master Zhang once, so why was he calling him?

With doubts lingering in his heart, Lin Xian answered the call with a smile, "Mr. Zhang, what's the matter?"

"No worry, Lin brother, just call me by my name."

On the other end, Zhang Ze's tone was cheerful, seemingly in a good mood.

Lin Xian replied with a laugh, "Brother Zhang, what can I do for you?"

Zhang Ze answered: "A few friends from Capital City and Shanghai have come to town today. I've set up a card game, are you interested, Lin brother?"

Friends from Capital City and Shanghai?

Lin Xian paused for a second and smiled, "Of course I'm interested!"

Clearly, anyone Zhang Ze regards as a friend must also be part of the nation's top elite circles. Their status and position wouldn't be lower than his, perhaps even higher.

Moreover, Lin Xian was preparing to organize his own club, so he couldn't miss such a chance to expand his social network.

Besides, he was also quite curious about this so-called card game.

He wanted to see what these top elites play.

Zhang Ze said, "Okay, just drive to Starlight Mansion. I'll arrange someone to meet you at the entrance."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Xian opened the navigation system and started the car.

Starlight Mansion is located in a very remote area of Qixia District.

This is a private club that doesn't accept outside guests, and the owner is Zhang Ze.

The whole club looks like a super-luxury villa.

It has five floors, covering an area of over 3,000 square meters.

The style of the club is very classical, with flying eaves and carved beams and painted ceilings.

Several antique-style lanterns hung in mid-air, creating a very old-world ambiance.

The outdoor parking lot has seven or eight cars scattered about.

Though there aren't many cars, each one is a top-notch luxury vehicle.

Lin Xian parked the car and walked into the club's entrance, and a girl in a cheongsam immediately greeted him warmly, "Hello, may I ask if you're Mr. Lin?"

"Yes!"

Lin Xian nodded and looked around the lobby's environment.

The entire lobby retains a classical style, but in certain details, it conveys modern fashion.

The combination of these two styles, coupled with the warm color scheme, gives off a welcoming feeling.

"Mr. Lin, please come this way!"

The cheongsam girl's figure was quite good, and her looks rated a solid 90, even amidst Golden Finance, she would be considered a goddess.

The cheongsam girl was extremely confident in her looks and figure.

The admiration reflected in Lin Xian's eyes just now brought a hint of joy to her heart.

As a senior staff member of Starlight Mansion, she naturally understood that those who come here have remarkable identities.

How remarkable?

To put it this way, in the Jinling second-generation circle, there are fewer than ten people qualified to come here.

If she could hook one of them, even if not marrying into wealth, being a kept mistress, living worry-free, isn't that delightful?

Moreover, Lin Xian is so handsome and has a charming charisma.

Even if it's just for fun, she wouldn't lose out.

But unfortunately, Lin Xian's attention lingered on her for only two or three seconds before he started to examine the surrounding design and layout.

This left her slightly disappointed.

Indeed, the gaze of wealthy people is high.

Having a high gaze among wealthy people is indeed true.

After encountering lots of handsome and beautiful people, the eyes and thoughts will naturally change subtly over time.