Chapter 1419 - 1421
Zhao Xuran waited in the room for a long time but didn’t see Gong Ruwen and them.
This really made Zhao Xuran anxious. If he didn’t see Gong Ruwen, it would be fine, since seeing him just brings all sorts of annoyance.
But not seeing his own wife is a big problem.
"Could they have gotten stuck in traffic?"
"Geez, Gong Ruwen is really unreliable, isn’t he?"
At this moment, Zhao Xuran truly regretted not knowing earlier how unreliable this person is. He should have let Gong Ruwen get down to work while he went to pick her up.
While he was muttering to himself incessantly, Zhao Xuran kept running to the door to wait.
Before reaching the door, he heard familiar voices. Just as he was preparing to rush out and ask why they were late,
he heard Gong Ruwen and Gong Ruini actually arguing.
What happened? Could they have encountered some trouble? After listening for a long time, Zhao Xuran finally understood.
Turns out Gong Ruwen secretly found a job managing an art gallery for Gong Ruini while neither of them was aware.
Zhao Xuran was truly stunned. Ni Zi can paint, but that doesn’t mean she knows how to manage a gallery.
If the gallery were opened domestically, Ni Zi might agree, given that it’s considered a high-class, fashionable industry.
But in the United States, opening a gallery is tough work. Forget whether it would make money; not losing money is already good.
More importantly, does his wife have time to manage it?
It’s the studies, the kids need taking care of, and Zhao Xuran feels helpless, "Ni Zi doesn’t have time to manage a gallery."
"Besides, we really can’t manage the gallery."
"Xuran." Hearing these words of relief, Gong Ruini was immediately overjoyed and looked at Zhao Xuran with absolute happiness.
Oh, why did Zhao Xuran suddenly step out, leaving Gong Ruwen helpless? The reason he didn’t bring it up to Zhao Xuran was knowing full well that once mentioned, Zhao Xuran would likely disagree.
Gong Ruwen thought that as long as Ni Zi agreed, it would be fine. He didn’t expect that before he could persuade her successfully, someone had already come out.
Sigh, is his idea doomed to fail?
"But isn’t leaving that space empty a bit wasteful?"
"I was thinking, since it’s empty, rather than being wasteful, we might as well advertise our ink paintings."
"I’ve studied the galleries here in New York; they’re all dominated by oil paintings. Although I admit oil paintings are quite good, I still prefer ink paintings."
"Isn’t art supposed to be without borders? I just want more people to understand and know about ink paintings."
"Also, Ni Zi, you know that in our own country, not many people paint ink paintings. It’s not just because they don’t see hope; it’s also due to their livelihood."
Gong Ruwen had no connections with these artists, but that didn’t stop him from hearing bits and pieces from Gong Ruini.
"We didn’t have the means to help before; now that we do, of course, we should lend a hand."
Listening to Gong Ruwen’s eloquent talk, Gong Ruini could only say, it’s no wonder he often did presentations before; his speech is very logical.
"Brother, in the future, we’ll rely on you for company presentations. Look at how you don’t need any script or preparation, and you can still manage the big picture."
"Exactly." Zhao Xuran knew that during those years of agency work, Gong Ruwen couldn’t have been without any progress. Unexpectedly, he made such quick progress.
Zhao Xuran had to express his astonishment with some applause.
Gong Ruini also extended her hand to join, "Brother, you’re really amazing."
Too bad, the family couldn’t give Gong Ruwen much support. Otherwise, with such skillful speaking ability from their older brother, how could he not make a name for himself?
"Of course, I’ve been through all sorts of tests." Gong Ruwen was proud, "It’s something I learned after straying off course for a few years."
His sister’s various unwilling glances were seen by Gong Ruwen. For him, those years working in the agency taught him a lot.
Someone once said that if he hadn’t gone to the agency, his status and reputation in the business world would be no less than Zhao Xuran’s.
Regarding this assumption, Gong Ruwen thought those people were overthinking; even if he hadn’t gone to the agency, catching up with Zhao Xuran was nearly impossible.
"Right, right." Gong Ruini was very happy that the topic had shifted.
Although Zhao Xuran’s topic seemed reasonable, Gong Ruini truly couldn’t take up the challenge.
Even if she agreed to open a gallery here, would it necessarily have business?
Although purchasing those paintings wouldn’t cost much, Gong Ruini worried that once the news spread, too many struggling artists would come looking.
Maybe those already slightly famous artists hope they can hang their paintings in the gallery for consignment; just thinking about such a scene makes Gong Ruini dizzy.
𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚
It’s extraordinarily terrifying; whether to agree or not is a problem.
Gong Ruwen could easily see Gong Ruini’s little concerns. The reason he didn’t continue the previous topic was because it was getting late.
If these matters delayed Zhao Xuran’s important business, it could lead to serious trouble.
Didn’t anyone notice Zhao Xuran’s gaze had a big hint of trouble?
"You take Ni Zi upstairs." Zhao Xuran shot a look at Gong Ruwen, signaling him to be cautious; after all, he didn’t want to hear about events derailing from the plan.
Gong Ruwen definitely had to comply; not because the brother-in-law was without standing, but because if this matter wasn’t resolved, the consequences waiting for him would be terrifying.
Huh, why is Gong Ruwen taking her? Gong Ruini was curious about what Zhao Xuran was up to.
"What are you up to?" Gong Ruini grabbed Zhao Xuran, not having him pick her up was one thing; but now that she’s here, he still seems to be avoiding her.
Gong Ruini expressed her real anger.
"I, I was thinking of going next door." Zhao Xuran truly felt sorry.
Though he didn’t know why his wife was so angry, Zhao Xuran meant to say that he would definitely make Gong Ruini happy.
Go next door, huh? Gong Ruini stared at Zhao Xuran for a long while, indicating Gong Ruwen to keep his distance.
Gong Ruwen was about to ask why he had to stay away, but his sister’s unfriendly glance immediately made him feel that the scene he’d been eagerly anticipating was about to occur.
This delighted Gong Ruwen, "Do I really have to keep a distance?"
"Absolutely." Hmph, the matter to be discussed mustn’t be known to you, otherwise it would be inconceivable.
This secret, Gong Ruini felt, shouldn’t be known by too many.
Ah, ah, after tirelessly picking up Gong Ruini, he didn’t expect to be driven away so soon, how excessive.
Despite being unwilling, Gong Ruwen could only pout and distance himself from Gong Ruini and them, but Gong Ruwen ensured he left a place with a good view.
"This way, if they start fighting, I can rush over at the earliest moment," Gong Ruwen expressed that he truly was such a good brother.
Gong Ruini utterly disdained her brother for choosing a place with visibility.
Fortunately, she was prepared for her brother; otherwise, she might actually be sold off by him.