Chapter 1103: Chapter 1102: Lu Yutian: I Have an Important Announcement
The two people were talking, surrounded by several others who were particularly interested in the matter.
“Is this news accurate? Hasn’t Master Cen Ci retired for several years now? The legend of him appraising a hundred treasures blindfolded through a screen is still fresh in my memory.”
“I really wish I could witness the master writing another legend firsthand!”
“It’s difficult. I haven’t heard any news about Master Cen Ci for a long time. Sometimes, I even wonder if he has passed away…
“Hey, hey, hey, don’t say such ominous things. In our circle, we don’t have outstanding newcomers; it’s all up to those few masters to hold us up. Many treasure-appraising cultures have actually been lost, it’s lamentable!”
“If we could invite the master out this time, it would be an honor for the entire antique circle. Even learning some basic knowledge from him would be worth more than reading ten books on treasure appraising! But, who knows if the news is accurate…”
The person providing inside information spoke again, mysteriously.
“Indeed, inviting Master Cen Ci to come out of retirement is challenging. However, the master has a closed-door disciple named Leng Yao, you all know her, right? It’s said she inherited eighty percent of the master’s appraisal ability. Though she’s young and just a girl, her skills are not lacking.”
“Oh? Seeing Cen Ci’s disciple at the treasure appraisal conference would be great.”
A closed-door disciple is known to have a high status.
“Yes, Leng Yao is now a highly sought-after treasure appraiser in the circle. I recently saw her participating in an antique appraisal and even helping the cultural relics bureau with identification; she’s quite impressive! She should be present at the treasure appraisal conference in a few days…”
The few people discussed fervently.
Meanwhile, Lu Mian slightly narrowed her eyes, appearing thoughtful.
Leng Yao…
She mouthed this unfamiliar name, her gaze flickering brightly and dimly.
Yun Zhishu didn’t know what she was thinking and just mumbled a sentence, “My daughter is also quite amazing! Young, beautiful, talented…”
“Mom…” Lu Mian smiled helplessly and affectionately, “Let’s go.”
“Mianmian, why don’t we also attend that treasure appraisal conference? I’m quite interested.”
“Aren’t you usually indifferent to these old items?”
Yun Zhishu shook her head, “It’s about gaining knowledge. I want to see just how legendary this Master Cen Ci they speak of is…”
“Am I not enough for you to see?” Lu Mian tilted her head, smiling gently.
“You are you, he is he; it’s different.”
Yun Zhishu shook her head, “Besides, I also want to know just how impressive the master’s disciple is, and whether she can compare to my daughter. In any case, since our family has hidden so many old items, I need to learn some basic knowledge.”
Yun Zhishu spoke reasonably.
Even if she wasn’t interested, with the Yun Family’s background, it’s indeed necessary to know some relevant knowledge.
Lu Mian repeated the name “Leng Yao” and nodded, “Alright, I’ll arrange it. I’ll take you to see it then.”
The mother and daughter were about to leave when Yun Zhishu’s phone rang.
Lu Xun called, saying there was an urgent matter at home, needing both of them to come home.
The mother and daughter didn’t delay any longer, quickly heading to the suite in the city center.
Just as they left, two people walked out of another exhibition hall.
Li Xingran carried a branded bag, lazily scanning the items in the exhibition hall, lacking interest.
She only slightly reacted when she saw the back of Lu Mian and Yun Zhishu leaving.
“Why are they here?”
Xu Duo by Li Xingran’s side also saw them, her expression tightening after a moment of surprise.
Until now, she was still shrouded in the fear dominated by Mi Lu.
Because she dragged Li Xinghan down, she was transferred to work in another department.
“Mi Lu wouldn’t also be interested in treasure appraisal and collection, would she? Brother Xinghan is struggling to find a way to apologize. Sister Ran, should we inform Brother Xinghan?”
“No need.”
Li Xingran sneered, “Just a poor composer, not worth the trouble. How much money did she earn herself, trying to learn from the upper class about collecting antiques and appraising treasures? She’s really overestimating herself…”
Xu Duo opened her mouth slightly, ultimately falling silent.
She thought Li Xingran’s words, though unpleasant, made a lot of sense.
Collecting antiques is something only families of Li Family’s level have the resources to do. Mi Lu, a mere composer, how can she participate?
It was because Brother Xinghan admired her that the Li Family showed her some respect and didn’t act against her.
Otherwise, with the Li Family’s abilities, Mi Lu wouldn’t cause such wildness!
Xu Duo watched Lu Mian walk away and then asked, “Sister Ran, is there no treasure here that catches your eye?”
“No. I’m giving a gift to someone, and it’s hard to judge authenticity, so I dare not act rashly. I need to find a reputable treasure appraiser to assist me!”
“I just heard them mention Master Cen Ci and the master’s disciple Leng Yao; these two should be trustworthy,” Xu Duo suggested.
Li Xingran nodded, “Okay. Then I’ll wait to see at the treasure appraisal conference.”
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Lu Mian and Yun Zhishu hurriedly returned home.
As soon as they opened the door, they were met with an eerie atmosphere.
In the living room, four men, Yun Zhijuan, Lu Xun, Yun Sang, and Xiao Qimo, sat neatly and quietly on the sofa.
Lu Yutian and Xiaoyang Yang Can stood by the coffee table accompanying them.
They didn’t speak, and the atmosphere was very strange.
Only when Lu Mian and Yun Zhishu returned, did the eerie atmosphere slightly alleviate.
The four men looked expectantly at the two female members of the family, each showing a “rescued” expression.
The mother and daughter entered hand in hand.
Lu Yutian stood at the center of the living room, staring unblinkingly at their clasped hands, with deep jealousy burning fiercely inside.
Lu Mian was just an outsider. Why is she so close to her aunt!
She had never held hands like this with her aunt!
Her expression was gloomy, with so many things weighing her down, she no longer had her previous demeanor of a well-bred and poised young lady.
Upon seeing Lu Mian, a cold laugh drifted from her mouth.
Yun Zhishu and the four men on the sofa all showed varying degrees of change in their expressions.
Lu Yutian didn’t notice these things; she looked at Yun Zhishu, suddenly turning resentful.
“Aunt, it seems you’re in quite a good mood. But your niece came today to announce something major, and I hope you won’t be shocked when you hear it.”
“Just right, we also have something to discuss with you.” Yun Zhishu led Lu Mian to sit on the sofa on the other side, “Whatever it is, speak directly.”
Yun Zhishu’s attitude couldn’t be clearer.
Lu Yutian felt uncomfortable hearing it, believing the Yun Family had been deceived to treat someone like Lu Mian so well.
Let’s see if they can still laugh later!
Lu Yutian ground her teeth and took a deep breath.
“Uncle, aunt, according to reliable information I got, Lu Mian has been orchestrating the assassination of your biological daughter.”