LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 190 - 190: No Need, They Have Money
Chapter 190: Chapter 190: No Need, They Have Money
As the auction approached its start, the Family Head of the Qi Family, Elder Qi, finally made his entrance.
Although Elder Qi was nearly eighty years old and his hair had turned completely white, he still appeared vigorous and robust.
This man held a very high position in the medical industry; most of the medical equipment in domestic hospitals was contracted by the Qi Family.
Furthermore, members of the Qi Family were talents in various fields.
Once Elder Qi took his seat, the bustling venue quietened down a bit.
“Sister, that old gentleman is the Family Head of the Qi Family, an expert in heart research, but he has retired now,” said Lu Zhanxing, who had been busy introducing Qiao Yun to various notables all day.
Qiao Yun listened obediently.
Though she knew all of these people.
However, seeing Lu Zhanxing so enthusiastic, she didn’t want to dampen his spirits.
Right then, her phone buzzed; it was a message from Elder Qi.
[Xiaoqiao, come and sit with us. [Smile]]
Qiao Yun politely replied: [I have to sit with my brother. [Smile]]
[After the auction ends, come over and we can catch up. [Smile]]
[Okay. [Smile]]
“Sister, are you texting with friends?” Lu Zhanxing asked, noticing Qiao Yun concentrating on her phone with a serious demeanor.
Qiao Yun responded with a hum, “With a friend of my grandfather’s.”
It took a moment for Lu Zhanxing to realize that Qiao Yun was referring to her adoptive grandfather.
Thinking of what his mother had said, that the place where Qiao Yun lived before she returned was very poor…
“Could you ask your village chief if they need any donations?” he offered.
Qiao Yun was quite honest: “No need, they have money.”
The entire village was composed of researchers; they did not need donations.
Lu Zhanxing gave Qiao Yun a helpless smile.
It seemed that his sister’s definition of being wealthy was a bit misunderstood.
Xun Minzhi had been keeping an eye on Elder Qi since he entered.
She was looking for Professor Qiao.
Originally, the Xinghe Group had collaboration with the Shengqiao Group, but just yesterday, Shengqiao had suddenly terminated their partnership.
However, the technology was provided by the Tianqi Research Institute, and Professor Qiao was from the Institute.
Since Shengqiao was no longer cooperating, Xinghe thought about trying to start from Professor Qiao’s side.
Xun Minzhi’s father had found out that Professor Qiao would be at the charity event.
So he had sent her to find a breakthrough.
Xun Minzhi had never seen Professor Qiao and only knew that he had a good relationship with the Qi Family.
If he were at the event, he would certainly appear alongside Elder Qi.
But she scanned the area for a while and didn’t see anyone who resembled Professor Qiao.
Just as she was about to look away, she saw Lu Zhanxing smiling dotingly at Qiao Yun.
It never crossed Xun Minzhi’s mind that Qiao Yun was the Professor Qiao she was looking for.
At this moment, she just felt unbearably jealous.
Since when was Lu Zhanxing so tender and gentle!
The auction soon started, and she withdrew her gaze.
Qiao Yun wasn’t very interested in this part of the event.
But the big shots at her table kept asking her questions.
“What do you think of this painting?” asked an academician.
Qiao Yun replied casually, “It’s alright.”
Lu Zhanxing was still wondering if the academician was as approachable and friendly in private as he didn’t seem as harsh as he did on TV.
Then.
He watched with wide eyes as the academician bought the painting Qiao Yun had deemed “alright” for three million yuan.
Eagerly, he said to Qiao Yun, “I’ll gift this painting to you.”
“I already have a lot of paintings,” Qiao Yun said.
The academician persisted, “Well, one more painting is still a painting, and it’s not expensive. Just take it.”
Qiao Yun frowned slightly, looking somewhat troubled, “Alright then.”
She was a well-mannered child who respected her elders.
Seeing Qiao Yun accept the gift, the academician was especially proud and gave a triumphant smile to the other elders.
Others: “…”
Lu Zhanxing: ?????