Chapter 27 Ancient Painting
Zhuque was the only woman among the Four Great Protectors.
Chen Yang could only entrust these matters to Zhuque.
After all, her mind was much more delicate.
Upon hearing Chen Yang's instructions, Zhuque pondered for a moment and said, "Tian Zun, for tomorrow's occasion, the gift should be small in weight, easy to hold, and as valuable as possible. In short, it needs to be low-key, luxurious, and presentable. After thinking about it, a painting would be quite suitable."
"A painting?" Chen Yang frowned. "Where can we find one in such a hurry?"
Zhuque immediately smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tian Zun. Coincidentally, Qingzhou City's Antique Market has been abuzz with discussions about He Peng's 'Emergence from Seclusion' painting from the Song Dynasty. I can acquire it."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yang relaxed. "Hmm, He Peng's paintings, though his brushstrokes are ordinary, excel in their grand scope, and the scenery is depicted with meticulous realism. Presenting his painting would be quite appropriate. Furthermore, his 'Emergence from Seclusion' has Emperor Huizong's seal, making its value around 1.5 million. It's a gift that carries weight!"
Zhuque chuckled from across the room. "Tian Zun, you truly are proficient in everything from zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting. I only mentioned He Peng's name, and you could describe his paintings in such exquisite detail. Truly admirable. No wonder your master always said that at his age of 120, he had lived his life in vain, not learning as much as you have in ten years."
Chen Yang, too lazy to respond, said, "Handle it as soon as possible."
He hung up the phone.
Chen Yang looked up at the sky, his eyes filled with emotion.
His talent was indeed exceptional.
However, beyond his innate talent, the reason for his current achievements was related to encountering a renowned master, and, more importantly, to the hatred and expectations buried deep in his heart!
At such a young age, his family was destroyed, and he was pursued, forced to jump into a river to survive.
Having faced near-death experiences multiple times, Chen Yang's will had become as firm as a rock from a very young age.
Later, after being rescued by Liu Ran.
He escaped Qingzhou City and by chance met his master, the nameless old man.
The nameless old man taught him everything he knew.
And Chen Yang, from the very first day he became his disciple, dared not slacken in the slightest!
A sharp sword is forged through diligent tempering, and the plum blossom's fragrance comes from bitter cold!
Chen Yang had always understood this principle!
It was his relentless effort that allowed him to be proficient in medicine and martial arts, zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, physiognomy, and Daoism today!
"Whoosh!"
Chen Yang turned and returned to the room.
He looked at Liu Ran, who was still fast asleep.
A smile and kindness appeared at the corners of Chen Yang's eyes.
Only by Liu Ran's side could Chen Yang temporarily forget his family's vendetta and the deaths of his parents!
"Tomorrow, when you wake up, everything will return to its best time! Your injuries will be healed, your appearance restored, and I will bring you back to happiness."
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"That bastard Chen Yang! He... he actually dared to collude with the medicinal merchant Yao Tongqiang and beat me!"
Yang Long stood in the room, cursing furiously.
Liu Xin, seeing the slap marks on Yang Long's face, turned pale with anger. Gritting her teeth, she grabbed Yang Long's arm.
"Let's go! Let's find those two bastards! That useless Chen Yang dared to hit you, I won't be surnamed Liu if I don't pluck out his hair today!" Liu Xin pulled Yang Long towards the door.
Yang Long flung Liu Xin's hand away and said coldly, "No need! If you go with me, wouldn't it be I who is disgraced! I will deal with him myself! In Qingzhou City, can Yang Long not get rid of a mere delivery man!"
Hearing this, Liu Xin reacted and immediately nodded with a smile, "Yes, yes, Brother Long, you are the heir of the Yang family. You can just find a few brothers and spend a little money to break that useless fellow's legs."
Yang Long nodded, gritting his teeth, and said, "What angered me today was that bastard Yao Tongqiang. He actually hit me for that useless Chen Yang! More importantly, I had planned to go to his place to select a good medicinal ingredient as a gift for the old lady at tomorrow's banquet, and now I haven't bought it, which is even more frustrating."
Upon hearing this, Liu Xin immediately stepped forward and hugged Yang Long's arm, saying, "Brother Long, you are so good. You were beaten for my sake, and I feel so sorry for you."
Yang Long stroked Liu Xin's face and said, "Don't say such things. At tomorrow's banquet, I must crush Chen Yang under my feet, no matter what."
Liu Xin giggled and said, "Brother Long, think about it, you've already married me, and you've even cuckolded Chen Yang, that useless fellow. Isn't this already trampling on his face!"
Yang Long's mood improved.
Liu Xin continued, "Besides, look at me now, beautiful as a flower, while that useless Chen Yang's wife is uglier than an alien. When we show up at the banquet tomorrow, everyone will naturally know that you are more capable."
"Hahahaha!" Yang Long's mood brightened. He nodded and said, "Yes, yes, my wife, you are so right! Not only did I poach that useless fellow's wife, but more importantly, my wife is so much better than his ugly wife, hahahaha. At tomorrow's banquet, invite more people, let everyone know what kind of wife that useless Chen Yang found, hahaha!"
Liu Xin nodded.
Yang Long laughed triumphantly. He thought for a moment and said, "Alright, I'll go buy a gift now. I heard there's a famous ancient painting in the antique market recently, supposedly He Peng's 'Emergence from Seclusion' from the Song Dynasty, worth over a million. I'll go buy it, and it will surely amaze the entire banquet tomorrow."
Upon hearing over a million, Liu Xin's eyes lit up. She quickly wrapped her arms around Yang Long's neck, leaning all over him, wishing she could repay him immediately.
Yang Long laughed triumphantly, turned, and went to buy the painting.
Antique Market.
Next to the market was Qingzhou City's largest private sanatorium.
The equipment here was advanced, and the medical staff was highly skilled.
Of course, the prices here were very, very expensive!
In short, this medical facility was not for ordinary people.
And Zhou Sinian was one of the investors of this medical institution!
He brought three bodyguards with broken arms to get them bandaged.
Only then did Zhou Sinian feel a sense of relief!
He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, still feeling lingering fear!
Thinking of the moment Chen Yang made his move, he still felt a chill.
If Chen Yang was sent by an opponent, he would truly be finished!
These three bodyguards he hired at great expense turned out to be useless, their arms broken with a single blow.
It seemed that these so-called mercenary experts were still not good enough!
He needed to transfer experts from his family to protect himself.
Zhou Sinian walked back and forth in the medical building.
His brows were furrowed.
He kept replaying Chen Yang's words and actions in his mind.
"Why did that delivery man insist on insulting me by saying I was pregnant?"
"He insulted me but didn't kill me. Why?"
"And Yao Tongqiang, he has no enmity with me, and in fact, we had a good relationship before, and he even asked for my help. Why would he find a young man specifically to humiliate me? Isn't he afraid of my revenge?"
"None of this makes sense!"
"Unless... unless what that young man said was true! Could it be... I'm really pregnant?!"
Thinking of this.
Zhou Sinian's old face suddenly changed color.
He gritted his teeth, then walked towards the gynecology ward of the medical institution...