Chapter 491: Chapter 491: Gift-Giving (Part 1)

"Xiao Yi, thank you."

Old Sir Cheng had always doted on his granddaughter. Having lived a life of meekness, he naturally felt proud of her accomplishments.

It’s just a pity that she wasn’t the daughter of his eldest son, meaning their family business would only grant her a part, not the whole inheritance.

So he always pampered her, making sure she got the best of everything.

"This! This... is it a painting by Amy?"

Old Sir Cheng opened the package and exclaimed in shock upon seeing the painting revealed inside.

A painting by Amy!

Everyone present clearly heard Old Sir Cheng’s voice,

and immediately turned their attention.

"I heard there was an Amy painting at an auction; could Miss Cheng have bought it?"

"Wow, that’s impressive, Miss Cheng is really filial."

...

Hearing the compliments, Cheng Xueyi momentarily forgot that the painting wasn’t an original by Amy. But then an annoying voice interrupted.

"It’s not by Amy, but a replica by one of Amy’s fans, a renowned painter."

Cheng Ziyuan!

Mr. Cheng also heard and, upon closer inspection, realized it indeed wasn’t Amy’s original. However, the artist’s work was still quite renowned and expensive.

"Grandpa, I’ve been searching for Amy’s painting for half a year..."

Being exposed in public, Cheng Xueyi was fuming inside!

If Cheng Ziyuan hadn’t said anything, Grandpa wouldn’t have exposed her in front of everyone since the renowned artist’s painting was valuable too.

However, Cheng Ziyuan had embarrassed her in public, making her lose face completely!

"I like everything Xiao Yi gives me."

Old Sir Cheng laughed, handing the painting to the housekeeper beside him.

Although he said that, the gesture still left Cheng Xueyi feeling awkward!

Cheng Bin frowned slightly at his daughter.

Off to the side, Cheng Yi said gleefully, "Amy’s paintings are hard to find to begin with, you’ve truly shown your filial piety."

"Thank you, Uncle, it’s my duty."

Cheng Xueyi said humbly, though in her heart she’d already cursed both Cheng Ziyuan and Cheng Yi countless times.

"Yes, Xueyi is very filial. Oh? Dad, here’s the Jade Guanyin I brought for you."

Cheng Bin quickly stepped in to help calm the situation, but just then, someone in the crowd behind Chi Youyou gave her a push.

Chi Youyou stumbled forward, unprepared.

"Sorry, I didn’t see... Youyou!"

Li Mei exclaimed in surprise, "Youyou, it’s me, Senior Sister Li."

"Hello, Senior Sister Li."

Chi Youyou recognized her and wondered why she was here.

"Youyou, what’s up? Are you here to present a gift to Grandpa?"

Cheng Xueyi asked opportunistically, and suddenly everyone’s gaze shifted to her.

Their eyes filled with curiosity.

"So this is the Chi Youyou who came with her rural father to cozy up to the Cheng Family!"

"I heard the same, they’re surely after the Cheng Family’s wealth, aren’t they!"

"A married daughter is like spilled water, what could they possibly get!"

"What could a bumpkin possibly give, must be a basket of radishes!"

...

The members of the Huaxia Chamber of Commerce murmured among themselves, their remarks reaching their ears, and Chi Youyou heard them. She remained composed and patted Chi Zaozao’s head.

Soon, they saw the little one unwillingly walk to the other side and pick up a basket from under the curtain.

"My goodness, it really is a basket!"

"This is beyond embarrassing!"

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