Chapter 222 (1/2)

Chapter 222: Too Conceited to Differentiate Good from Bad

Translator: GravityTales Editor: GravityTales

Bai Yu was also annoyed by Zhu Xian at this moment. But in the presence of other visitors, she couldn’t flare up and could only suppress her anger inside her heart. She nodded and looked at Zhu Xian, “Since the guests don’t welcome you. You can go now!”

Zhu Xiang frowned. He snorted coldly and said, “Hmph, Manager Bai, what’s the meaning with this? I’m your Lotus Blossom House distinguished VIP. How can you dismiss me with such manner?”

Bai Yu had never thought that Zhu Xian was so conceited and unable to differentiate good from bad. Although she was fully angered, she still contained it and wanted him to leave first. However, this person turned to be unable to accept the good intentions of others, and in turn, even bit her.

Under such blazing anger, Bai Yu didn’t even care about him anymore as she said icily, “Mr. Zhu. The others clearly said for the visitor to leave and you still want to stay here? Don’t tell me you can’t differentiate between good and bad. Do you want others to kick you out, only then will you be content? Furthermore, even though you’ve become our Lotus Blossom House VIP, but you still have to behave yourself. If you want to make trouble in our Lotus Blossom House, then leave. I’ll revoke your VIP status.”

Zhu Xiang flew into a rage. This kind of feeling of being berated and aimed at was not something his self-esteem could stand. His face flickered unceasingly. He gritted his teeth and said, “Manager Bai, words have been said and you have to stay true to your own words. I gave my painting to your Lotus Blossom House, and you actually want to drive me away? Do you want to destroy your own reputation? Also, I’ve looked at the paintings on the wall downstairs. Most of them are garbage. I endured having my painting being hung along with the other trash paintings in the same place. And you’re still so dense despite my good intentions?”

Despite her fury, Bai Yu smiled as she stared at him and sternly said, “Very good. I really never thought that you’d turn out to be such a character. I’ll hold to my words. But starting from today, if you dare step into my Lotus Blossom House even half a step, I will consider it as a provocation to us. I want to see what ability you or even your Zhu Family have.”

Professor Hu and Mu Wanying also looked angry at the moment. The paintings hung downstairs, some of them were also their work. And now Zhu Xiang called them garbage, this greatly annoyed them.

“Pa…”

Professor Hu slapped the table. He stood up and shouted, “What a rubbish talk! You are just a boy who hasn’t fully grown your hair. You have a little ability, but your arrogance is truly boundless. If our paintings are garbage, then what rank are your paintings? A treasure? Hmph. You just want knowledgeable people to make you a laughingstock.”

“Professor Hu, you’re a historian, you dare to compare yourself to me in painting and calligraphy? I do respect your trivial knowledge of history and literature. But please don’t disgrace yourself in the painting field. And to be honest, your painting hung on the wall downstairs, is indeed garbage. If you’re unable to accept it, let’s compare yours with mine and let all the guests of the Lotus Blossom House appraise and comment on them.” Zhu Xiang sneered.

Professor Hu was so enraged even his lips shivered. His raised arms also trembled slightly. He already knew that Zhu Xian was very rampant, domineering and uninhibited. But he had never imagined that he would be arrogant to this extent. Did he really have no respect whatsoever for the elderly?

Mu Wanying stood up and coldly looked at Zhu Xiang, “Using your strong point to attack the others’ weak point, eh? You know, seeing this attitude of yours, I really beg to differ. Since you want to compare yourself, I’ll accompany your play. Let’s have a bet!”

Zhu Xiang was surprised for a moment before proudly replying, “Relying on you? It’s not that I’m looking down on you or Professor Hu, but do you really think that you’re better than me?” Suddenly, his eyes turned. An excellent idea sprouted inside his mind as a deceitful smile revealed itself on his mouth. He cleared his throat and said, “However, if you want to bet with me on Professor Hu’s behalf, it’s fine. But since it’s a gamble, a stake must be put onto it. What kind of stake do you dare to bet in this gamble?”

Mu Wanying’s brows slightly pressed. Zhu Xiang’s meaningful glance disgusted her deeply. After a short moment of silence, she replied slowly, “I have a set of precious calligraphy created by Grandmaster Wang Xizhi. If I lose, I’ll give it to you. But if I win, what will you put out as a stake?”

Zhu Xiang’s brows wrinkled. He then sneered, “Hmph, Wang Xizhi’s calligraphy can be said as a priceless treasure, but I don’t think it’s enough. If you lose, you have to comply with a condition, whatever it is. But If I lose, I will give you the ‘Sailboats and Pavilions’ painting by the famous painter in the Tang Dynasty, Li Sixun, while I’ll also agree with your condition.”

“This…”

Mu Wanying hesitated. She cared about the set of Wang Xizhi’s treasured calligraphy, but losing it would only make her distressed for a few days. But, she was afraid that Zhu Xiang would ask an excessive condition she couldn’t accept. Furthermore, she also realized that although Zhu Xiang’s attitude was bad, his painting skill was very good. She knew that she wouldn’t be able to win him convincingly. At the most, it would only be a tie.

_“What should I do? Should I give up?”_

If she was to give up, it wouldn’t only show that she was timid and admitting that her ability is inferior to his.

For a while, Mu Wanying was as though riding a tiger and hard to get off. It was impossible for her to stop here.

Tang Xiu, who was quietly savoring his dishes, finally put down the chopsticks in his hands. He shook his head and sighed, “Aiii, I have seen too many fake and shameless bastards, but only a few can match your shamelessness, Zhu Xiang. I can tell that the condition you’re going to propose is, in fact, to let her dig the pit and jump into it on her own, no? Actually, you don’t need to admit it. I know perfectly well about your idea. It’s nothing more than you want to use the condition as a constraint that after you win, you want her for you. Am I correct?”

In a split second, everyone’s expression greatly changed.

As blazing furious as he was, Zhu Xiang, who was seen through, suddenly hated Tang Xiu and at the same time, immediately shouted in a stern voice, “It’s you who’s a shameless bastard! Don’t you dare slander me! I admit I really like her, but in no way will I use that condition to force her. A graceful lady is there and a gentleman comes to court her, but still, he will respect her right to pursue her own choice. If I can get her heart, I’ll marry her.”

Marry? Wasn’t this also counted as having a hidden intention?