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The Old Master Gong didn't seem to mind. He put down the brush and walked around the big wooden table, smiling as he approached the two.

"Grandfather, are you feeling better?"

Pei Luoyi cast a glance at the man beside him. It was rare for him to have spoken in such a gentle manner.

The old man waved his hand, as if he was snorting disdainfully at this matter. "Alright, alright, what can I do for you? It's just that those doctors are making a big fuss over nothing."

Glancing at Pei Luoyi, who was standing blankly beside the man, a smile appeared at the corner of her eyes. She narrowed her eyes and teased Gong Yan, "This little girl …" Where did you take them from? "I asked you a while ago, and you still didn't say a word. You brought one here today, could it be that you're afraid that this old man will find someone to fool me when he's about to die?"

"I don't dare."

The man's deep black eyes seemed to surge, but they quickly calmed down. His thin lips curled up into a faint smile as he said, "Roy and I will be receiving the pass soon, but taking into account the project at South Bay, we temporarily won't reveal it."

When she mentioned the matter of obtaining the certificate, Pei Luoyi's body involuntarily stiffened. With her status and power as a man, she could only allow herself to be slaughtered like a piece of fish.

"Oh? You... Is that true? "

As if he didn't believe his words, Old Master Gong looked at the two of them with a suspicious yet smiling gaze.

Her wrist was strangled so tightly that it hurt. She couldn't bear the pain anymore. She looked into the man's eyes, and only then did she understand the meaning behind his gaze. Answer the question!

"Grandfather, of course we are real. I really love him a lot, really."

She didn't care whether her acting was boastful or not, the only thing she knew was that if she didn't do anything, the brutal man beside her would definitely break her wrist.

Therefore, she took the initiative to approach the man. She wore a satisfied 'smile of happiness' on her face as she stuck her hand onto his firm and powerful arm. It was as if she was a blissful little woman.

The moment her tender face touched the suit jacket, the woman's soft touch caused the man's body to tense up for a second before quickly returning to normal.

Old man Gong seemed very satisfied with this answer. Looking at the intimacy between the two of them, he beamed, "Okay, okay, okay, it's really okay, now I'm relieved too. That's it, I'm afraid I'll have to suffer for a while. When this brat finishes his project, I'll definitely get him to prepare a proper wedding for you, okay?"

"No problem, I'll listen to grandpa." A smile hung at the corner of Pei Luoyi's lips as she replied obediently.

Hearing her melodious voice, Gong Yan glanced at her with an indifferent look. The little woman raised her eyebrows at him, looking a little pleased with herself for having gotten away with it.

The three of them chatted in the study for a short while before a servant came up to get them to eat.

On the dining table, the atmosphere was blissful and harmonious.

It seemed that Old Master Gong was very satisfied with Pei Luoyi's future daughter-in-law. Even though he knew that her family background was not prominent, but in this huge Cloud City, she could only barely touch the upper class, and still didn't treat them coldly.

"I heard from Little Yan that you are..." There... "Where do you work?" The Old Master Gong knocked his head and smiled rather helplessly, "Sigh, this person is old and doesn't have a bright mind anymore. He won't be able to remember the things I just mentioned in the blink of an eye."

She had been starving for two days. Other than the pitiful amount of snacks she had eaten in the afternoon, there was nothing else in her stomach.

However, the dishes on the table in front of her made her appetite grow. She had to look at the man's eyes and pretend to be a lady. Actually, she was so hungry that she could eat a cow.

He swallowed the food in his mouth and said with a smile: "Grandfather, I'm currently working at an art institution, and my usual job is to organize art exhibitions or the like."

"Is that so?" Old Master Gong raised his eyebrows. His interest was piqued, and he even set down his chopsticks and bowls, "Then, can someone who isn't famous hold an exhibition? This old man usually writes and paints with his old friends and never thought of showing them to anyone. It's still the same old man who gave me a suggestion last time, I haven't remembered it at all.

"Of course, Grandpa. We have also received many exhibitions. If you need anything, you can contact our organization. As long as you prepare the exhibits, we will handle the rest." A faint smile was etched on her lips from beginning to end.

The moment she finished speaking, the man who sat quietly eating opposite her raised his head and shot her a cold glance, then picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth. It seemed like he had eaten his fill.

"Alright, I'll contact you after I've discussed this with my old friends."

Old man Gong was satisfied to the point that he beamed. He picked up his bowl and chopsticks and continued to eat, "Come, let's eat, eat more."

"Where did you get someone to help you the first time you meet them? You don't mind troubling them."

The Old Mistress of the palace, who had been eating since dinner, said plainly as she put down her bowl and chopsticks.

The warm and harmonious atmosphere suddenly turned somewhat awkward. Pei Luoyi didn't stop to eat for a moment, and resentfully looked in the direction of Gong Yan.

The man sipped the tea brewed by a servant. His face was calm and collected, as if he was taking things out of the picture. It was unknown if he really didn't see her urgent gaze, or if he just ignored it.

When the Old Master Gong heard this, he was also angered. His tone immediately turned cold as he cast a sidelong glance at the Old Madam, "What's the big deal. A future granddaughter-in-law can be considered a family member. It's no trouble at all."

Hearing the old man's unwavering reply gave her a headache, so she could only smile and interject.

"It's not a problem, Grandma. I'm not the only one in charge of the whole field. It's just work. It's okay."

"Did you hear that? Luoyi has already said there's no problem, but you talk too much." When Old Master Gong heard this, he instantly agreed with a great deal of pride.

Puff.

Pei Luoyi nearly vomited out a mouthful of blood. Grandpa, this is the rhythm of you kneeling on the washboard!

"Hmph."

The old mistress' expression did not change as she listened to his words. She merely gave a cold harrumph.

Pei Luoyi heaved a sigh of relief. Just as she was about to pick up the bowl of pork chop and continue chewing, the man opposite her pushed away his chair and stood up.

"Have you finished eating?"

Pei Luoyi was stunned. She raised her head and faced Gong Yan's unperturbed eyes.

Clearly, the words were directed at her.

"I still …"

"Don't sit around when you're done eating. Take a walk with me."

Before she could finish, she was cut off by him.

Pei Luoyi wanted to cry, but no tears came out. Looking at his gloomy expression, she could only bitterly nod her head, "Oh …"

Then he put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth with a napkin and stood up.

The two of them walked out the door one after the other. Old Mistress Gong put down the teacup in her hands and her gaze focused on the dense fog that rose from the hot tea. After a while, she spoke up coldly, "From the looks of it, you seem to be very satisfied with this girl. You really want her to be our Palace's granddaughter-in-law? "