strictlysupreme Chapter 64 A Twisted Fate
Chapter 64 A Twisted Fate
Wu Hai rarely comes to China; he has been living in country A for most of his time.
Recently, due to adjustments in some industrial strategic layouts, the focus of his business has gradually shifted back to China, which has resulted in him spending significantly more time in China than before.
He overheard some rumors about "A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains" and his curiosity was piqued, so he decided to come and take a look today.
Upon entering the exhibition hall, Wu Hai's gaze swept lightly over the paintings before a slight smile appeared on his lips.
The market manager in charge of receiving Wu Hai kept a close eye on his every move and keenly caught this subtle expression on Wu Hai's face. He couldn't help but feel a surge of joy and secretly wondered if this young master had taken a fancy to the painting in front of him.
This person in charge clearly doesn't really understand Wuhai's temperament.
Those who have been with Wuhai since childhood and truly understand Wuhai, such as the butler who raised Wuhai from a young age, can immediately understand his meaning when they see him with such a smile.
This smile wasn't a sign of Wu Hai's fondness for what was in front of him, but rather a unique expression he would make when he discovered something interesting and felt a sense of amusement and fascination.
Wu Hai immediately recognized that the painting in front of him was not the real "A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains"; the real "A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains" was currently hanging safely in a secret room in his home.
My grandfather, a legendary shipping magnate renowned throughout East Asia and connecting North America, was entrusted by a mysterious and respected old friend to collect items during that turbulent and complex era.
This invaluable painting, "A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains," was secretly shipped from Hong Kong to North America, where it was eventually properly preserved.
While the painting before us may possess a certain artistic appeal and aesthetic value in the eyes of others, it is worlds apart from the real "A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains" and cannot be compared.
Just as Wu Hai was feeling somewhat disappointed with what he had gained from this trip, he slowly turned around, intending to leave quietly, when he happened to run into someone who rushed out, smashing things and making a scene.
Wu Hai thought he would make some interesting discoveries today, but it turned out to be nothing but amusement.
In response, Wu Hai simply crossed his arms, stepped aside, and watched coldly from the sidelines.
After confirming the painting's authenticity, he lost all interest. Even after learning of the intriguing story behind it, he remained unmoved.
From childhood to adulthood, he has witnessed all kinds of luxury, as well as the ugliness hidden beneath the surface.
In his opinion, such a story was somewhat clumsy and lacked creativity.
To be honest, the market manager had no idea that this important figure from the Wu family would come today.
The moment he received the message, he immediately tensed up. He contacted his superiors immediately and then rushed to the sales event to personally greet the attendees.
During the visit, he carefully accompanied Wuhai on his tour while mentally calculating the time required for the trip.
—There will be a planned farce today.
This scene was specifically staged to generate buzz and increase the painting's popularity, thereby increasing its value.
Unexpectedly, plans often go awry.
The arrival of this esteemed member of the Wu family disrupted the plans.
If the plan were to offend this man's mood and cause the Wu family to become dissatisfied with them, then it would truly be a case of losing more than they gained.
Therefore, this farce must absolutely not be staged in this plan.
That's why he contacted his superior in a panic, intending to cancel at the last minute.
But when the planned farce began on schedule, the person in charge felt a jolt of fear and thought to himself, "Oh no!"
He was ultimately a step too slow and didn't have time to cancel.
Large beads of sweat instantly appeared on his forehead, his eyes filled with fear and regret, and he hurriedly apologized repeatedly in the direction of Wuhai.
Wu Hai's face was calm and his voice was peaceful and indifferent.
"It's alright, it's not your fault, it was just an accident."
Although he was talking to himself, his eyes were elsewhere, as if his attention was not on the unexpected event.
Seeing this, the person in charge secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and the heart that had been in his throat slowly returned to his chest.
He secretly rejoiced, thankfully the man didn't seem to be affected in any real way by the farce.
But duty compelled him to ask cautiously in a low voice, "Then what do you need...?"
Before he could finish speaking, Wu Hai raised his hand slightly to politely interrupt him, a meaningful smile playing on his lips as he replied, "Don't follow me."
Just then, the farce ended, and the lights in the sales fair dimmed again. The light receded like a tide, and this important figure from the Wu family seemed to blend into the darkness. By the time he came to his senses, he had already disappeared.
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"Little Pear, are you sure you want to talk here?"
Wu Hai's tone was unhurried, and even though his hands were tightly held behind his back by Ah Hu and he was completely immobilized, he remained leisurely and at ease.
He didn't really care, but Little Pear was shy, so he kindly reminded her.
Bai Li then noticed her surroundings. Their seemingly impending heated argument had already attracted the attention of the staff, who rushed over to mediate.
"Distinguished guests, do you need any assistance?"
The staff's wary questioning made Bai Li's cheeks flush instantly.
Having been a law-abiding citizen for over twenty years, I never wanted to be misunderstood as a criminal overnight.
It's all Wuhai's fault!
Wu Hai seemed to understand Bai Li's thoughts, chuckled softly, then lowered his head slightly and whispered in Bai Li's ear, "Let me go, I promise I'll be good."
The sudden closeness of her breath startled Bai Li, and she immediately took a half step back, her eyes filled with shame and indignation.
She composed herself and gave the order to Ah Hu: "Ah Hu, let him go."
Ah Hu heard that Wu Hai had been released.
Wu Hai was relieved and straightened up, tidying his sleeves very naturally, as if everything that had just happened was nothing more than a trivial episode.
He politely explained to the staff member who was still watching the situation, "We were just joking around."
Seeing that Wu Hai was calm and there was no argument between them, the staff expressed their understanding and stepped aside.
Bai Li crossed her arms and stared warily at Wu Hai.
At this moment, the surrounding light was dim and hazy, as if a thin veil was gently shrouding everything, making it difficult for her to clearly see Wu Hai's face even if she tried hard to stare.
This man is probably disguised again.
What will it look like this time?
No matter what he looks like, that unpleasant feeling that makes you grit your teeth and want to beat him up is still so familiar.
"What a tragic fate!" Bai Li lamented inwardly.
Like a leech, shameless man!
Bai Li cursed Wu Hai in her heart, but in reality, there was nothing she could do about him.
This man moves freely on the cruise ship, his identity is questionable, and now he has easily entered the high-end antique market, possessing that flawless disguise skill...
All signs indicate that this man definitely has some special and powerful background.
You can't hit them, you can't out-argue them, and now you can't even hide from them.
Bai Li sighed heavily in her heart, and forced herself to ask, "Speak, what do you want?"