Obsessive Tycoon and His Swan Girl-Chapter 67 - Jiang Zhes Vest
Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Jiang Zhe’s Vest
Chapter 67 -67: Jiang Zhe’s Vest
Jiang Zhe’s gaze seemed to scrutinize Ouyang Yuan, but it might as well have been just a casual glance.
Everyone was quite surprised.
Many people had seen Jiang Zhe write this calligraphy with their own eyes, so how had it become Lan Jun’s work?
Yet, Ouyang Yuan’s words were more convincing than those of anyone else present.
If they couldn’t trust him, whom could they trust?
No one dared to refute what he said.
A crack appeared on Jiang Fanyue’s face, how could this be? How could Jiang Zhe have acquired a piece of Lan Jun’s calligraphy?
Noticing Jiang Fanyue’s disbelief, Gu Jiaheng also shook his head slightly.
“Elder, could there be some other explanation?” Liang Jinlan clearly wasn’t ready to believe it either.
“This is indeed Lan Jun’s handwriting. I am not mistaken,” Ouyang Yuan asserted with even more certainty.
At that moment, everyone turned to Jiang Zhe, not knowing what to say.
“Does this mean that Jiang Zhe is Lan Jun, and Lan Jun is Jiang Zhe?” someone finally blurted out.
The whole family was astonished.
And a bitter feeling welled up within them.
Jiang Zhe’s gaze was indifferent and detached, neither confirming nor denying anything.
She had always been like this, as if what everyone else was saying had nothing to do with her.
Ouyang Yuan continued, “Lan Jun once mentioned to me that he was helped by a high school girl during an unexpected incident, so he wrote a piece of calligraphy as a gift for that girl. I had always wondered who the girl was who received the calligraphy, and it turns out to be Jiang Zhe. I just remembered this incident, otherwise, I would have realized it earlier.”
“So that’s it.”
With that explanation, everyone naturally believed him.
The looks cast toward Jiang Zhe were filled with envy mixed with jealousy. Jiang Zhe’s luck was simply too good; to casually help someone and end up aiding a big shot.
And to even possess a piece of calligraphy gifted by such a big shot.
Jiang Fanyue also showed a hint of envy, how did Jiang Zhe keep meeting such noble people?
“I also didn’t expect that many people had been vying for this piece of calligraphy from that girl, and yet she generously gave it to her brother as a birthday gift. I truly admire her magnanimity,” Ouyang Yuan expressed.
With Ouyang Yuan’s explanation, everyone understood that the present Jiang Zhe had given to Jiang Yunxuan wasn’t inferior to Jiang Fanyue’s at all.
A gift even Ouyang Yuan himself admired was indeed of great value and worth.
“Jiang Zhe really did right by Yunxuan.”
“This piece of calligraphy is truly priceless.”
“When Jiang Zhe asked for the character ‘Xuan’, she was probably already planning to give it to Yunxuan, right?”
A few relatives, who did not harbor as much ill will toward Jiang Zhe, couldn’t help but express their admiration.
Ouyang Yuan, holding the calligraphy, respectfully returned it to Jiang Yunxuan: “Thank you for allowing me to appreciate it.”
“You’re welcome.” Jiang Yunxuan accepted it with both hands. He had clearly seen his sister write the calligraphy, apply the seal… so his sister was really that Lan Jun!
He suppressed the excitement in his heart, feeling that his sister was truly amazing!
But he couldn’t possibly tell them that; their overly aggressive attitude was excessive.
If they knew his sister was Lan Jun, who knows what they would demand from her next!
Despite his young age, Jiang Yunxuan already had his own strong opinions.
Ouyang Yuan, who had been greeted and treated with great deference by everyone, suddenly switched roles and began to treat Jiang Zhe with even greater courtesy.
Jiang Fanyue and Gu Jiaheng’s expressions were not good, as the birthday gift they had gone to great lengths to prepare was completely overshadowed by Jiang Zhe’s presence.
All the effort they put in was no match for the casual effectiveness of the painting Jiang Zhe brought out!
The hard-won presence of Ouyang Yuan had also turned into an opportunity for Jiang Zhe to gain face!
Feeling extremely hollow inside, Fanyue listlessly followed her parents to cut the cake for Yunxuan, not even aware of what her father had said in his blessing.
After eating the cake, Zhe stood up and said to Yunxuan, “Alright, I’m leaving.”
“I’ll see you off, sister!” Yunxuan immediately said.
Ouyang Yuan also took his leave promptly, exiting together with Zhe.
“Yunxuan!” Liang Jinlan caught him, preventing him from following them out.
Zhe gave Yunxuan a look, and he reluctantly waved goodbye to Zhe.
Seeing the interaction between Yunxuan and Zhe, Fanyue felt envious and inevitably dejected, her efforts for the whole evening wasted and weighing heavy on her like a stone.
Just in time, Jiaheng defended her, “Jiang Zhe often used to run around outside, skipping class time as well, so it’s not surprising that she knows many people.”
His words enlightened Liang Jinlan; indeed, there was sense in what he said. Fanyue was serious about her studies and didn’t run around outside as much as Zhe did; it was only to be expected that she couldn’t compare in this regard.
But as a student, shouldn’t one behave diligently and sensibly like Fanyue?
To be lawless like Zhe, even if it means getting to know influential people, it only leads to temporary benefits. Once they see her true colors, they won’t take her seriously!
“Don’t think too much, Fanyue. How could Zhe’s little tricks possibly compare to you? You just focus on your studies and getting into a good university, that’s what counts,” Liang Jinlan consoled Fanyue, “Don’t let her impact you, her poor grades are not a concern anyway.”
Moved, Fanyue assured her, “I will definitely do well on the exams, Mom.”
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Speaking of academic performance turned the family’s attention back to Fanyue, and someone immediately asked, “Fanyue did quite well on the recent monthly exam, right?”
“Fanyue getting into a good university is a sure thing! There’s no need for any doubt.”
Surrounded by her family’s praises, Fanyue’s smile finally became heartfelt and genuine.
…
Zhe walked out, heading toward the bus station.
Ouyang Yuan didn’t let the Jiang family escort him and caught up to her.
“Miss Jiang!” Ouyang Yuan’s voice carried a measure of respect.
Zhe paused in her steps, looking at him nonchalantly.
“Miss Jiang’s calligraphy has a unique style, and I am truly honored to have witnessed it in person today,” Ouyang Yuan, his hair already turning gray, said humbly in front of her.
Seeing that Zhe remained silent, Ouyang Yuan said softly, “If Miss Jiang doesn’t wish to reveal her identity as Lan Jun, perhaps I can come to you for guidance in the future, if fate allows.”
Zhe nonchalantly uttered “Hmm” and said, “My bus is here.”
“Alright, you go ahead,” Ouyang Yuan said, watching her leave.
Carelessly slinging her backpack on, Zhe boarded the bus without looking back, the door clacking shut behind her. She didn’t pay much attention to Ouyang Yuan’s gaze.
Although Ouyang Yuan had told a small white lie that day to help her out with the identity issue, it didn’t cause much of a ripple in Zhe’s heart.
What she knew, the people she was acquainted with, there was no point in comparing these to Jiang Fanyue.
