âBoyfriend?â
Zheng Xiaohai felt somewhat disappointed, having hoped to make a good impression after meeting.
Zheng Guangrong was also quite surprised, âMengmeng already has a boyfriend?â
His nephew had brought many gifts with him today, including a painting by a famous contemporary artist to appreciate with Guan Weimin.@@novelbin@@
In casual conversation, the nephew had subtly expressed his wish to get to know Guan Mengmeng, to which Zheng Guangrong immediately understood his intention and promised to take him to meet her.
However, he now learned that Guan Mengmeng had already got a boyfriend.
âOld Guan, when did Mengmeng get a boyfriend? Iâve never heard you mention him.â
Zheng Guangrong asked, somewhat sullenly.
âNot too long ago, about a month,â
Guan Weimin recalled the last time he saw Yang Hao; in fact, it hadnât been a month, but he didnât want to make it sound too recent.
Upon hearing that Guan Mengmengâs relationship was only a month old, Zheng Xiaohai immediately felt his spirits rise again.
A relationship so young might not yet be stable.
In the current social climate, it shouldnât be hard for a high-quality returnee like himself to win her over from the other boyfriend.
âUncle Guan, letâs look at the painting,â
âThird uncle mentioned that youâre quite skilled at painting animals.â
Zheng Xiaohai shifted the conversation back to the painting he had brought for Third Uncle.
âYes, yes, look at the painting,â
Zheng Guangrong unrolled the scroll, which was a âTiger Descending the Mountainâ painting. The artist, Xu Ning, was a relatively young contemporary painter with little fame but considerable skill.
Guan Weimin took out a magnifying glass from a drawer and inspected the painting closely, then nodded in approval, âNot bad, itâs very powerful.â
âYou can tell this young artist has potential!â
Zheng Guangrong chuckled and said, âOld Guan, no wonder you have good taste; this Xu artist has had exhibitions all the way in France. This painting cost my nephew a hundred thousand.â
âGiven the artistâs momentum, it wonât be long before this paintingâs value doubles. If he does well, it might even multiply several times over.â
Guan Weimin nodded in envy. Although he had a passion for calligraphy and painting, his financial means limited his collection to some pieces that werenât very valuable; the most expensive painting he owned was just over thirty thousand, and he treasured it immensely.
âUncle Guan, actually, I know this Xu artist personally.â
âI can get a very favorable price. If you like his style, Iâll send you a painting later.â
Zheng Xiaohai said cheerfully.
âHow could I accept that!â
âSuch an expensive paintingâ¦â Guan Weimin shook his head.
But Zheng Guangrong said, âOld Guan, youâre practically someone with a prospective son-in-law; how can that young man not know how to please you?â
Guan Weimin waved his hand, âMengmengâs boyfriend doesnât even know that I like these things.â
âHeâs just not attentive.â
âJust ask Mengmeng, and he would know!â
Zheng Guangrong, understanding his nephewâs intentions, began to undermine the situation.
If the father-in-law doesnât like the son-in-law, then a breakup might not be far off.
With a smile on his face, Zheng Xiaohai stood aside, silently giving his third uncle a thumbs up in his mind. Some words he couldnât say himself, but Third Uncle and Guan Weimin had been neighbors for many years; they knew each other well, so it was fine for him to speak such words.
âAfter all, they havenât been together for very long,â
In truth, Guan Weimin had never thought about his âson-in-lawâ giving him calligraphy and painting gifts, but upon Zheng Guangrongâs comments, he couldnât help but harbor some expectations.
If his future son-in-law truly knew how to cater to his interests and gave him a piece of art, that would indeed be considerate.
âWeimin, come out quickly, Mengmeng and Hao have come back!!â
Right then, Xu Yanfenâs voice rang out from outside the study.
âTheyâre back!â
âDid they get off work early!â
Guan Weimin quickly emerged from the study.
âHai, make a good impression.â
âYou heard it just now; Mengmengâs boyfriend has only been around for a month, you still have a chance.â
âBesides, Mengmengâs boyfriend definitely canât compare to you!â
Zheng Guangrong said in a low voice.
âMm, Iâm confident.â
Zheng Xiaohai nodded confidently, then uncle and nephew also left the study.
Just then, as Yang Hao walked in and changed his shoes, the painting frame he was holding instantly caught the attention of Guan Weimin as well as Zheng uncle and nephew.
Guan Weimin was somewhat dazed.
Just moments ago, Zheng Guangrong was saying how his âson-in-lawâ wasnât attentive!
And yet, the guy actually came bearing a painting.
Regardless of its worthâ¦
It was a thoughtful gesture!
âUncle Guan, Mengmeng told me you like paintings and calligraphy.â
âI donât really understand this stuff, but take a look at this painting, do you like it?â
Yang Hao lifted the painting frame to a good viewing height for Guan Weimin as he spoke.
The âLion Paintingâ he brought was a medium-size, 50cm by 70cm, which is not small.
âAmazing!â
âSuch a commanding presence, worthy of the Lion Painting!!â
A work by a famous artist always impresses, especially for someone like Guan Weimin who loves calligraphy and painting, to see an outstanding piece is beyond words.
âHao, donât hold it up!â
âQuick, bring it to the study!â
Guan Weimin said with a beaming smile.
âAlright, sure.â
Yang Hao promptly carried the framed âLion Paintingâ to the study.
âOld Zheng, better put away your painting.â
At this moment, the painting displayed on the desk was the âTiger Descending the Mountainâ brought by Zheng Guangrong.
Though reluctant, Zheng Guangrong couldnât say much since it was someone elseâs home, and he had to roll up the âTiger Descending the Mountainâ for now.
Of course, he was also curious to see what kind of painting Guan Weiminâs son-in-law had brought.
Earlier, it was only a fleeting glance, but it seemed quite decent.