The call was from Senior Bai.
Over the phone, Senior Bai mentioned that the Painting and Calligraphy Association would be preparing a painting for Elder Lu’s birthday. While there was still time, all of them would each be preparing a painting, before they would choose one to send as a present.
Zi Yi hung up the phone after agreeing and turned to Song Lingluo.
Song Lingluo smiled and asked, “Little Zi, if you have something to attend to, you can leave first.”
Zi Yi thought for a moment and suddenly said, “I’ll be making a trip to the Painting and Calligraphy Association. Sister Song, if you’re available, you can come with me.”
Since she was here to test her, Zi Yi felt that she had to show off her good side.
Song Lingluo was a little surprised. “Little Zi, are you acquainted with people from the Association?”
Zi Yi nodded in response.
Song Lingluo was even more surprised. The background check did not mention Zi Yi knew how to paint, so how did she know anyone from the Association?
It had to be known that those masters from the Painting and Calligraphy Association were all individuals on the national treasure level.
Due to the doubts she had, Song Lingluo decided to tag along.
As such, the two of them headed for the Association.
The moment they arrived at the gates, Song Lingluo faked a cough and said, “My throat is feeling itchy. I might have caught a cold from the air conditioning.”
Having said that, she signaled for the bodyguard to pass her a mask.
Zi Yi guessed that Song Lingluo should be acquainted with people from the Association.
However, she did not expose her. The two of them entered only after Song Lingluo finished putting on the mask.
The moment they arrived in the living room, a group of old men surrounded Zi Yi.
“Little friend, your arrival is timely. We were all waiting for you.”
“Yiyi, come over quickly. We’ll tell you what kind of painting is suitable as a gift to Elder Lu.”
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Zi Yi smiled and pointed at Song Lingluo standing by the door. “I came here with a friend. No matter what, let me get her a seat first.”
Only then, did everyone notice Song Lingluo who stood there as if she had blanked out.
Senior Bai looked at Song Lingluo and stroked his chin for a moment. He then asked with uncertainty, “Have we met somewhere before?”
“No.” Song Lingluo immediately returned to her senses and replied, “It’s possible that the person you know has a similar physique to me.”
Senior Bai nodded and said, “You’re right… but why are you wearing a mask?”
“Ahem, I have a slight cold and I’m worried that I might spread the virus.”
Zi Yi looked at Song Lingluo and a hint of a smile flashed past her eyes. She then said to everyone, “Sister Song has good intentions, Grandpa Bai, stop interrogating her.”
“Haha… alright, I’ll stop asking.”
Senior Bai then ordered the staff standing at the corner. “Bring over some tea quickly. Also, head over to Yu Xiang Zhai to buy some cakes. Don’t let Yiyi get hungry.
He still recalled Zi Yi’s hungry appearance when she completed a painting in the past.
Zi Yi was not polite in the slightest and added, “I want to drink milk tea.”
She even asked Song Lingluo, “Sister Song, do you drink milk tea?”
Song Lingluo originally wanted to reject it, but something seemed to come over her and she felt like trying it. “I’ll get one cup too.”
She needed sugar to suppress the shock she was feeling.
After that, she glanced at Zi Yi who was surrounded by the group of masters. She felt that the scene was a little dreamy.
These masters had a proud temperament and many who wanted a painting from them could only wait for them to be in a good mood before bringing up the request. However, why were these masters so enthusiastic towards a young lady?
Their enthusiasm was to the extent that she even suspected if Zi Yi was one of their granddaughters.
The Lu family had close contact with people from the Painting and Calligraphy circles. Song Lingluo would occasionally come over to request a painting or calligraphy from the masters. But why had she not heard of Zi Yi before?
Song Lingluo suddenly felt like she wanted to see Zi Yi’s painting as soon as possible.