Over the next few days.
In B City, it was an eventful time, with the Yin Family reveling in their success!
However, Su Ruanruan kept a low profile, mostly staying at home painting that oil painting.
Sun Jingan was becoming impatient, so he decided to visit her.
Gui Zhi saw his expression and guessed a thing or two.
She said, "Miss Su is upstairs painting; I’ll go ask her to come down."
Upon hearing this, Sun Jingan’s face twisted in annoyance.
He said, "A talent like this sitting at home painting—how much money can painting even bring in!"
He dropped the phrase ’an idle life saps one’s will’ and went upstairs to reason with her.
The second floor was quiet and still.
Su Ruanruan stood in front of her easel, meticulously working on her painting.
Even Sun Jingan, who was brimming with anger, was left speechless when he saw the nearly finished piece.
He reached out, gently touching it: "This Van Gogh imitation of yours is so lifelike—it could deceive even the sharpest eyes!"
Su Ruanruan didn’t turn around.
She replied sarcastically, "Didn’t Mr. Sun just say I was wasting my time in idleness?"
Sun Jingan pulled up a chair and sat down, getting to the point: "Everyone outside is going mad, and Charles’s contract is this close to winding up on Yin Family’s table, yet you still have the mood to paint?"
He discussed the situation with her: "This Saturday, Charles is hosting a social event for distinguished guests, displaying a Van Gogh masterpiece from their national museum. I think the partnership project will be announced then. With the Yin Family’s ties to them, that project is almost certainly going to be in the Yin Family’s hands!"
His anxiety was palpable.
But Su Ruanruan was not in the least bit hurried; she instructed the servants to serve some fragrant tea.
The servants brought the tea, along with an item.
A very beautiful cat.
Its fur was snow-white, and its eyes were an azure blue.
The servant said with a smile, "Miss Su, this cat’s name is Song Bing. It was sent by Madam Gu."
He added, "The messenger said that Song Bing is very well-trained."
Su Ruanruan accepted the gift.
She cradled the cat in her arms, gently playing with it.
Sun Jingan was exasperated.
He said, "Are you really not worried at all? You still have the mood to play with a cat!"
Su Ruanruan looked up, her gaze brimming.
The wisdom in her beautiful eyes was flowing.
Sun Jingan was taken aback and blurted out, "This cat... does it have some tricks up its sleeve?"
Su Ruanruan didn’t tell him.
She took out an inferior imitation from the cabinet, a copy of Van Gogh’s "Starry Night."
The servant sprayed fragrance on it.
The cat, which was previously gentle in Su Ruanruan’s arms, now had its eyes wide open in excitement.
With a hiss, it aggressively pounced on the imitation.
Wildly clawing and fiercely biting.
In less than 10 seconds, the imitation was torn to shreds.
The servant quickly picked up Song Bing, soothing it and offering it some dried fish.
Song Bing seemed to know it had done a great deed.
Content, it meowed twice and happily gobbled up the dried fish.
Sun Jingan, watching this, was utterly dumbfounded.
He pointed at Su Ruanruan, "You... you plan to destroy the Van Gogh masterpiece?"
Su Ruanruan smiled faintly.
While continuing her painting, she spoke softly, "Of course not!"
Sun Jingan, who was exceptionally intelligent, quickly understood.
He stepped forward to admire the painting that Su Ruanruan was working on, praising her, "This is truly indistinguishable from the original!"
He was greatly impressed and complimented Su Ruanruan, "I’ve always told your aunt that you have a brilliant mind and are exceptionally capable. She underestimated your abilities in the past. I believe that after you pull off this big move, she will be thoroughly convinced!"
Su Ruanruan: I thank you for your praises!
She spoke earnestly, "This time, I’m not just after the project; I aim to deal with Charles as well!"
She recounted Charles’s despicable behavior.
Sun Jingan was equally furious.
He said, "Women should be cherished! Those father and son are truly disgraceful."
Su Ruanruan then said, "I also plan to use him to sow discord between Mrs. Yin and the Yin Family!"
Sun Jingxin loved hearing this.
He set his worries aside, eagerly waiting for the banquet!