amaotonovel Chapter 728 Childhood Sweetheart Marries Her Brother in Revenge, Then Regrets It (6)
Chapter 728 Childhood Sweetheart Marries Her Brother in Revenge, Then Regrets It (6)
Lu Chen gracefully arranged the tea set, paying no attention to him. Lu Ting felt like he had punched a cotton ball, feeling frustrated and unable to calm down.
More than half an hour passed, and he glanced in the direction Mu Zhou had left, his face showing some anxiety.
He got up to call for help, but Lu Chen calmly stopped him:
"She needs to choose clothes and do her makeup, which will probably take another half hour."
Lu Ting was naturally aware of Mu Zhou's habits, but hearing these words from Lu Chen made him particularly displeased.
It was as if they were a couple who understood each other, and he was an outsider who knew nothing.
Lu Ting said coldly:
"I know, you don't need to tell me."
He sat down again with a sullen face.
About half an hour later, Mu Zhou finally arrived.
She was dressed to the nines and casually tossed her hair:
"Let's go."
They acted as if it were perfectly normal, without ever feeling that there was anything wrong with making them wait so long.
Lu Chen showed no dissatisfaction, but silently got up to get his coat.
Lu Ting felt inexplicably uneasy as he watched this scene.
His brother is clearly not that kind of person.
Why indulge Mu Zhou like this?
*
Lu Ting felt like he was chewing wax throughout the meal.
He wanted to find an opportunity to talk to Mu Zhou, but he couldn't find one at all.
When he learned that Mu Zhou was going back to the Mu family home instead of staying at his brother's house when he was about to leave, he finally felt a little better.
The next morning, he went to the Mu family to confront them.
Ms. Yang looked at Lu Ting and felt a pang of pity.
The person who used to be so aloof and reserved is now thin and has lost his former noble demeanor.
But when she thought about what he had done, she couldn't bring herself to like it.
Ms. Yang sighed:
"You and Zhouzhou are not meant to be. Accept reality; she has already married your brother."
"Auntie, I was wrong before. There was a misunderstanding between Zhouzhou and me. Please give me another chance, okay?"
Ms. Yang shook her head, looked at the breakfast box he was carrying, and said:
"Zhouzhou has already gone to work, you should go too."
Lu Ting was taken aback; he hadn't expected Mu Zhou to go to the company so early.
Mingming, she usually only goes to the company sporadically.
He had no choice but to leave, dejected and heartbroken.
However, he heard from Mu Zhou's friend that there would be an art exhibition tomorrow, and one of the works for sale was by an artist that Mu Zhou had admired for a long time.
He rallied and calmed himself down.
Mu Zhou has loved him for so many years, and now there is only a misunderstanding. As long as she can vent her anger, she will eventually return to his side.
Lu Chen wasn't her type.
She's such a playful and mischievous girl; she wouldn't like a rigid, serious man who has no sense of fun at all.
He should trust Mu Zhou.
Yesterday, she must have gone to Lu Chen's house on purpose to provoke him.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have deliberately posted that message on her Moments that he would see.
With this in mind, Lu Ting felt full of confidence.
*
At the art exhibition, Mu Zhou was too lazy to wander around, so he found a seat with a good view and sat down.
Her gaze slowly swept over each artwork.
Finally, my gaze settled on a painting depicting a sunset.
Aimee, a staff member at the art exhibition, had noticed her earlier and, seeing her interest, quickly came over:
"Ms. Mu, this painting, 'Blood Red,' is Ms. Lin Conglan's most satisfying work. It has never been for sale before, and this is the first time it has been offered for public sale. If you like it, we can reserve it for you."
As the art exhibition curator, Aimee was already very familiar with the celebrities in Beijing, so she naturally knew Mu Zhou and was aware of her abilities.
Moreover, she has already acquired many priceless works of art, so if she likes this painting, she will definitely give her the courtesy.
Seeing that she was so sensible, Mu Zhou smiled and nodded.
"Okay, take it back to my place."
"Okay, Miss Mu, please feel free to contact me if you need anything else."
Mu Zhou liked people who made her life easier, so she wasn't stingy with letting her earn more commission.
“I have a house with a log cabin style. I need two paintings in the entryway and one in the study. Can you help me pick out three paintings and send them over together? Just ask my assistant for the specific styles.”
Aimee, suppressing her excitement, respectfully said:
"Okay, Ms. Mu, I will definitely help you choose the most suitable design for your house."
Aimee was deeply grateful, because apart from established masters, the works of some lesser-known painters were not easy to sell.
However, if a wealthy circle buys a painting at a high price, the artist's value can easily be inflated.
Mu Zhou simply gave her the right to choose the painting, not caring which painter she chose.
Moreover, someone of Mu Zhou's wealth wouldn't care how much money she spends; she wouldn't even accept paintings that are too cheap.
Aimee could not only earn a large commission from Mu Zhou, but also gain face from the painter. Once the painter became a master, it would be a great favor.
It will also enhance her reputation in the curatorial world.
Aimee immediately went to complete the formalities.
Having accomplished her goal for the day, Mu Zhou was idly browsing the art exhibition brochure when suddenly a figure entered her field of vision.
The girl had a youthful face but exquisite makeup, and was dressed in a professional outfit, making her look like a newcomer to the workplace.
She wore a well-tailored suit that perfectly accentuated her figure.
Standing in front of the painting "Blood Red," she said to the staff:
"Hello, I'd like to buy this painting."
"I'm sorry, this painting has already been sold."
The girl was shocked. "How could this happen..." she said anxiously. "Can you tell me who the buyer is? I want to talk to them."
"I'm sorry, ma'am, this is a client privacy matter and I cannot disclose it."
The girl persisted, her face pleading.
"Please, this painting is really important to me. Please let me meet the other party. I'm confident I can get them to give it to me."
The girl was pretty and charming, and still had the naivety and innocence of someone just entering society, which made her very endearing.
Even the staff felt sorry for her and could only comfort her:
"Madam, why don't you look at other options? The buyer has plenty of money; no matter how much you offer, it won't make a difference."
While the commotion was still going on over there, Aimee returned with the card.
Mu Zhou signed the document and returned the pen to her.
Aimee said:
"Miss Mu, would you like to wait until the exhibition ends before taking 'Blood Red' with you, or are you planning to take it now?"
"No rush, let's wait until the exhibition ends."
This passage reached the ears of others without omitting a single word.
Then, Mu Zhou heard a familiar voice:
"Senior?"
The girl, who had just been arguing with the staff, took small steps and approached Mu Zhou.
She looked surprised and delighted.
Mu Zhou casually glanced at her, ignoring her completely.
Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Aimee didn't say anything more and quietly left to give up space.
Mu Zhou leaned back slightly, her posture casual, as she looked at the girl in front of her:
What are you doing blocking my way?
The girl in front of him was Mu Zhou's junior, Lu Ting's former secretary, Jiang Wanqing.