Chapter 369
“Changbai!” Sun Liyao chirped, her voice Zark acknowledged her with a curt nod.
sweet, sugary
as Zark returned.
Seeing Chase looking for someone, Sun Yueqing informed him, “Xiao Wu received a call and stepped outside.”
“Okay, I understand,” Chase said.
stir went through the crowd. Ji Lao was emerging from the inner rooms, accompanied by Ji Huanying, Ji Qingyue, and other family members.
After the crowd quieted, Ji Lao expressed his gratitude. Ashley and Tim were standing towards the back, but Ji Huanying noticed them. He knew Tim was there representing his family, but not Ashley. He smiled and nodded at her. Ashley, unaware of his connection to Ji Lao, returned the polite gesture. The Lins and Suns saw Ji Huanying greeting someone but didn’t know who. Following Ji Lao’s speech, thunderous applause filled the hall. Guests approached Ji Lao to discuss his works, and many greeted Ji Huanying. After a while, Zark, Chase, and Ren Jifeng approached Ji Lao, presenting gifts.
“You’re thoughtful,” Ji Lao said, accepting the gifts. His gaze swept across the three men, a smile gracing his lips.“It’s been years. You young men look even more impressive. Excellent, excellent.” While Ji Lao spoke with Chase’s group, Ji Huanying greeted other guests before approaching Ashley and Tim. Tim greeted him first.
Ji Huanying then addressed Ashley,“Ashley, we meet again.”
“Uncle Ji,” Ashley replied.
Ji Huanying smiled, then shook hands with Ashley’s grandmother after learning her identity. Knowing her fondness for his father’s paintings, he said, “If you wouldn’t mind, please join us later. Many are here, but few truly appreciate my father’s art. He’d be delighted to know he has a kindred spirit like you.”
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Chapter 370
