Chapter 364: Pale in Comparison
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Yan Yuan felt that everything that had happened in this short period of time was like sharp blades that pierced countless holes in his dignity and pride.
He was afraid that he would no longer be able to establish himself in City A.
Everyone present at the banquet was also shocked. After all, they did not think that Yan Ruo, who was usually so secretive, would actually invite Xuan Jing over to give a birthday gift. This was much more valuable than any other gift!
Elder Mrs. Yan smiled, looking happy from the bottom of her heart.
She did not blame Xuan Jing for coming late. Instead, she consoled him, “What are you saying? You’re all guests here. Why are you standing there?
Come sit down!”
Xuan Jing opened the wooden box, and it was a scroll of painting inside.
As the scroll was unfurled, people could see the difference between the real and the fake paintings.
In fact, without this authentic work, Yan Yuan’s high-quality imitation had already amazed everyone. However, it still paled in comparison to the real work.
The painting was slowly unfurled. It was Xuan Jings most famous freehand landscape painting. If one looked closely, the mountain was adorned with pine trees. On the right side, it was inscribed with the words “longevity like the pine”. The whole painting implied longevity, which even Elder Mrs. Yan was amazed.
The bold and powerful characters seemed to blend well with distant feeling of the landscape. Xuan Jing told Elder Mrs. Yan that he had asked his good friend to help him pen the words.
When the name of his good friend was mentioned, it caused everyone to exclaim in surprise.
“Isn’t that the president of the Hua Calligraphy Association? He’s almost 60 years old. In that case, Xuan Jing and him are good friends despite the great age difference,” a middle-aged man who knew calligraphy and painting said.
The more Elder Mrs. Yan looked at the painting, the more she liked it. This birthday banquet was the happiest she had organized in all these years.
“Whether it’s the technique or the artistic conception, this painting is a masterpiece. As expected of Master Xuan Jings work, it’s an eye-opener for all of us here to see such a painting today!” another older man said.
When the people in the banquet hall were arguing about whether Yan Yuan’s painting was authentic or not just now, the few of them did feel that there was something wrong with the painting. However, it was the painting brought by the second young master of the Yan family, so how could they dare to say a word?
Not to mention that himself had personally brought this, and there was the eye-catching calligraphy by the Hua Calligraphy Association’s president on it too.
Other than praising the painting and calligraphy, some people also praised Yan Ruo.
“Fourth Young Master is so thoughtful to find such a birthday gift for Elder Mrs. Yan. The value of this gift can’t be measured by money. We, the common people, have all benefited from Elder Mrs. Yan’s honor to be able to see Master Xuan Jing.”
Elder Mrs. Yan and Master Tu were admiring the painting. When they heard this, she raised her head and looked at Yan Ruo. “You’ve always known how to make me happy.”
At this moment, everyone’s eyes were focused on Yan Ruo. After all, Yan Ruo was usually someone who would try his best to avoid starting a dispute. He usually avoided standing out or making mistakes to let others pick on. This time, he had suddenly revealed himself, which was really surprising. “Fourth Young Master usually doesn’t show off and he’s making a big move once he does,” an executive sighed.
“People who are truly capable are all like this. They don’t like to show off their abilities. Look at Bai Lin. If Master Xuan Jing didn’t say anything, no one would’ve thought that the two of them are siblings. If Professor Hans didn’t say anything, no one would’ve thought that she’s actually Ella,” one of the rich young ladies said.
Yan Yuan’s hand was no longer bleeding. The doctor quickly bandaged his hand and left without saying a word.
Despite that, he felt that all the muscles in his body were aching, and he wanted to burn the entire banquet down.
Those people were praising Yan Ruo and Bai Lin as if they had become the main characters.
Yan Yuan’s presence in the banquet had become irrelevant. Yan Ruo and Bai
Lin were sitting beside Elder Mrs. Yan, and around them were Master Tu, Xuan Jing, and the others. The atmosphere in the banquet hall quickly returned to a happy and calm one. Yan Yuan felt as if he had become a joke.
His entire face fell..