hapter 364
Seeing Tim’s worried expression, she asked, “What’s wrong?”
Tim smiled. “Nothing. Wait for me; I’ll park,
“Okay.”
and we’ll go in together.”
After parking, they entered the exhibition hall. As Tim had anticipated, the three–story building was packed. However, before they could properly view the art or meet the Jis, they encountered the Lins and Suns.
the grandmothers were there, chatting animatedly. They weren’t surprised to see them; they knew Ashley’s grandmother admired Ji Lao. She wouldn’t miss this opportunity.
Ashley gripped her grandmother’s arm. Her grandmother patted her hand reassuringly.“It’s alright. If they knew she’d be there, she’d surely suspect their presence.
Tim said, “Grandma Rong, I’ll find Grandpa Ji. Come with me.” He was offering to introduce her to Ji Lao.
But she shook her head.“Seeing so many of his works is an honor. I don’t want to cause any trouble.”
Tim gave up, but he was still worried about them, especially with the Lins and Suns present,
Ashley said, “Go ahead. Don’t worry about us.” The Lins and Suns valued their image and wouldn’t cause a scene.
Tim left. Ashley asked her grandmother, “Grandma, which painting do you want to see first?”
Her grandmother smiled. “Let’s start with the ones closest.”
Ashley agreed.
As they were about to leave, Ren Jifeng and Yao Xinbo arrived, immediately noticing Ashley. Yao Xinbo seemed inclined to greet her, but Ren Jifeng frowned.
Ashley ignored them and left. Her grandmother asked, “Do you know those two young men?”
“Business acquaintances.”
Her grandmother didn’t press further.
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