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Perhaps it was because of the special nature of their work, but most of them were lively and cheerful, full of zeal. It was also because of this that everyone was very lively, whether they were at work or in private.

Tong Jia was undoubtedly the one who didn't fit in. Even if everyone intentionally brought her into the limelight, it didn't take long for the atmosphere to turn cold. Every time she did, she could see that she was at a loss for what to do.

When lunch was almost done, Pei Luoyi left the private room and went to the washroom. When she came out of the private room, she saw a woman fixing her face in the mirror.

Tonya panicked when she saw her, and knocked her handbag off the sink with her elbow.

The scattered cosmetics scattered across the floor, she hurriedly squatted down to pick them up.

Naturally, Pei Luoyi went over to pick them up.

"Thank you."

The woman seemed rather embarrassed. She took the item from her hand and a stiff smile appeared on her face.

Pei Luoyi replied with a faint smile, "You're welcome."

She looked at her and thought back to Amy's reminder that morning. After a moment of hesitation, she took the initiative to start a conversation. "I heard that you just returned from studying in England? "Why would I think of getting my painting language installed?"

Tong Jia lowered her head and put the things into her bag. When she heard her take the initiative to ask about it, a hint of surprise appeared on her face, but she still nodded. "Yeah, I just returned home and happened to see the recruitment information here. I didn't expect to be hired …"

She lifted her hand to tug at the hair by her ear and raised her head to look at Pei Luoyi, "I heard what they said …" You also came back from England to study? "

"Yes, but I've been working here for almost two years. The working atmosphere here is very good, so you don't have to be so restrained. Everyone here is a good work partner, so if you don't understand anything, you can communicate with everyone."

Tong Jia lowered her head and stood in a place that Pei Luoyi couldn't see. Her eyes flashed a dark and disdainful look before she lifted her head. That strange feeling quickly disappeared, leaving only shyness and shyness. "Thank you, you're such a nice person."

"No, we're all good colleagues." Pei Loyi laughed.

"..."

In the next few days, perhaps due to the opportunity of this conversation, the two opened their conversation.

Pei Luoyi soon got to know Tong Jia very well. It turned out that she was just shy on the surface, but after getting to know her well, she still had a topic to discuss.

Under Pei Luoyi's guidance, she became more cheerful as well.

In front of a certain day class.

Just as Pei Luoyi was packing up her things, her phone rang.

She picked it up and looked at the name on it. Her lips curved in an involuntary curve as she picked up the phone with her fingertips.

"Hello?"

"I might be a bit late today. Can I get the driver to pick you up downstairs?"

The man's deep voice sounded from the other end of the phone, causing Pei Luoyi to feel somewhat disappointed. He had already been unable to find time to eat together with him for quite a few nights already.

Every day when he went back, he would eat a table of food with nothing to eat.

Before she could reply, Tong Jia walked over to her. She had already packed everything up, and was holding her cell phone as she smiled and asked, "Sister Yi Yi, are you free tonight? I just saw a restaurant recommended by many people online. Would you like to try it out? "

After work these few days, both of them would take a walk around when they had time.

Pei Luoyi thought that since Gong Yan was unable to accompany her, she might as well agree.

She replied to her phone, "I'm eating with my colleagues today, so there's no need for Uncle Lin to come pick me up. I'll call a taxi after eating. Go busy yourself first."

The other side was silent for a moment, then said, "Call me after you finish eating. If you can resolve this matter as soon as possible, I'll come pick you up."

Pei Luoyi did not refuse and only agreed.

She hung up the phone, packed her things quickly, and smiled at the woman who was looking at her from the side. "Okay, let's go."

"..."

The two of them arrived at a famous Sichuan cuisine restaurant.

Pei Luoyi wasn't very good at eating spicy dishes, but she could at least eat some. Tong Jia however, liked it a lot.

The two chatted a lot and enjoyed their meal.

Halfway through her meal, Tong Jia looked at the screen of her phone.

[Make haste.]

Pei Luoyi picked up a pair of chopsticks and saw with her sharp eyes that her expression slightly changed, but it was not very obvious.

"What's wrong?" she asked, placing the dish in the bowl.

Tong Jia put down her cell phone with a smile that was no different from before. She shook her head. "It's nothing. It's just a trivial matter."

Pei Luoyi nodded and did not pursue the matter.

After eating for a while longer, Tong Jia suddenly opened her mouth and said hesitantly, "Sister Yi Yi, in fact, there's something I don't know if I should tell you …" "However, in the past few days, I've discovered that you're a very good person. I feel that I can help you, but I also want to help you."

While Pei Luoyi was eating, she looked over with a puzzled expression, "What's the matter?" "Tell me."

"The picture of Pericles... I have some information. "

Pei Luoyi's entire body suddenly froze as his pupils violently trembled.

"What did you say?" Her voice was almost trembling in her throat.

Tung Jia still seemed to be at a loss, and carefully said, "A few days ago I heard elder sister Amy mention this, you mustn't blame elder sister Amy, it was just that I accidentally heard it myself, I only heard about it after paying attention for a while when she mentioned Pericles …"

Pei Luoyi pursed her lips and did not say anything. Her gaze was firmly locked on her, waiting for her next words.

"I've seen that 'Woman in a Mirror' before at an underground auction. From the looks of it, it should have been stolen before being transferred to the underground auction. On the day of the auction, I was fortunate enough to see it …"

"Wait a minute," Pei Luoyi found it difficult to digest the sudden news. She rested her fair fingers on her forehead for a moment before speaking again, "You said that you saw the painting in the underground auction? Are you sure it's real and not a fake? "

The works of Pericles are now very popular among collectors, and, of course, throughout the art world.

This has also resulted in some outlaws trying to profit from counterfeit goods.

This news came so suddenly that it was almost impossible for her to think about it.

That painting had already disappeared from the market for almost a year. If there really was the underground market that Tong Jia had mentioned …

Tong Jia had a determined look on her face and answered with a tone full of certainty, "Yes, it's true. Although the underground auction market is a black market, the rules are very strict. There are professional appraisers who would go and verify the authenticity of those things."

She looked at the woman who had sunk into silence, and then explained, "The reason I was able to sneak in was actually because I had a friend who worked there. I'm not sure about the details, but I'm sure I've seen the painting before, and if you want to investigate it further, I can help you ask that friend of mine and see if you can contact the collector who bought the painting at that time."