C7

"She is my half-sister. Mom and Dad were acquainted with each other during their university years, and their relationship was always good, just like glue. "They graduated from university and their parents were just discussing marriage when …"

Cheng Xin sniffed and held back the tears in her eyes. "At that time, Cheng Nuo's mother said she liked her father too, but that was when her father loved her so much. How could he abandon her and be with her?" So Cheng Nuo's mother used her family to force her grandparents to let her father marry Cheng Nuo's mother.

Cheng Xin turned her head to look at Gu Yi Yan and smiled bitterly, "The story should have ended here, but unfortunately, things in the world are messing with people. One year later, father met mother again."

"Later on, it was the truth of those hot rumors! What 'mistress' takes over the position, what 'wife' takes over the position … In fact, my mother never thought of destroying their family. She gave birth to me because my mother's body couldn't bear the risk of a miscarriage. "

She fiddled with the gauze wrapped around her hands and softly said, "When mother Cheng Nuo found out about this, she wanted to divorce father. No matter how mother and father explained it, she believed that mother did it on purpose, so father had no choice but to divorce her."

Cheng Xin's slender fingers brushed the corners of her eyes, wiping away the tears that were about to flow, and continued, "At that time, Daddy gave Mommy Cheng Nuo half of his wealth, but she refused to take a single cent, saying that Daddy and Mommy would always remember that Daddy and Mommy owed her, and the worse she is, the more Daddy and Mommy feel guilty. It's been more than 20 years, Cheng Nuo and I have grown up. "

Cheng Xin blinked her teary eyes, and gently smiled, "Yi Yan, can you tell me why Cheng Nuo and you became such a couple?"

Gu Yi Yan felt a little guilty under Cheng Xin's gaze. He turned his head to avoid her gaze and missed the small thought that flashed across Cheng Xin's eyes.

"She needed money to treat her mother's illness, so …"

Gu Yi didn't want his unscrupulous actions to dirty Cheng Xin's ears, so he said it lightly. Who knew, Cheng Xin was very surprised by his words, but seeing Cheng Xin's expression, she felt that something was amiss, so she asked, "What's wrong?!"

Cheng Xin was confused, "Daddy told me that when Cheng Nuo came to find him and told him that her mother was sick and needed money for treatment, daddy gave her two million and told her to take it first. "I didn't expect her to …"

Gu Yi Yan didn't say a word. Instead, he was thinking about her every move back when he had signed the agreement with Cheng Nuo.

Cheng Xiaoyan pondered and did not speak. He knew that his words had aroused Gu Yiyan's suspicion towards Cheng Nuo, so he continued to persuade him, "Yi Yan, no matter what the reason Cheng Nuo is with you is, she admits that she likes you. Just pretend that what you said to me yesterday never happened. Brother-in-law is here! "

Cheng Xin put on a righteous front, while on the surface she said she hoped Gu Yi would be with Cheng Nuo, but in reality, her eyes were filled with tears. She bit her lips, and a glimmer of hope appeared in her eyes.

"Xin'er, you clearly know …"

"She's my sister, even if she doesn't recognize me as her sister!"

Gu Yi was speechless. The hatred in his heart for Cheng Nuo had grown to the point where he wanted nothing more than to get rid of him as soon as possible! If it weren't for her, his Xin'er …

Cheng Xiaoyan frowned, knowing that he had achieved his goal. He was secretly pleased in his heart. Cheng Nuo, even if I don't want it, it's not up to you!

As for Cheng Nuo, who was worrying about money, he suddenly received a call and left home with his bag.

In an office in the art exhibition center, Cheng Nuo was sitting across from a young man. The atmosphere was a bit awkward.

"You are?!"

The young man's mouth curved into a perfect smile. He said to Cheng Nuo, "Miss OATH, I'm the owner of this exhibition. My name is Shao Qing."

"Mr. Shao, you said that you want to talk to me about some matters regarding paintings?"

Cheng Nuo spoke while carefully observing Shao Qing, his sharp eyes behind his gold-rimmed glasses, a clean and neat suit, delicate cufflinks, and the Rolex Chellini timepiece watch on his wrist, all of these revealed that he was a very rich family member with a rich family background and good taste.

He picked up a document and passed it to Cheng Nuo, indicating for her to open it. Then he picked up another document and opened it. With his almond-shaped eyes narrowed under his glasses, he explained to Cheng Nuo, "This is a detailed report from our center on the destruction of your painting. Since your painting was destroyed due to your own reasons, our center will not compensate you for it."

Cheng Nuo took the document and flipped through the pages as he listened to Shao Qing's explanation. Shao Qing continued, "According to the contract we signed previously, we have already deducted 10% of the commission, but because of your reasons, this transaction has been destroyed and the credibility of our center has been damaged. So, you need to pay an additional 50% of the penalty fee. So, excluding the buyer's money, you have to pay a total of three hundred and fifty thousand, do you have any objections?"

When Cheng Nuo heard the final amount of money he had to pay, he subconsciously scratched his finger. The amount given by the exhibition was about the same as what he had estimated, but the current him …

Cheng Nuo pursed her lips. The gaze that she had been looking at the document finally met Shao Qing's eyes. Cheng Nuo was shocked by the interest that flashed through Shao Qing's eyes. She had only seen this look once in Gu Yiyan's eyes because after that time, she had become his subordinate.

Cheng Nuo calmed himself down and asked Shao Qing, "Mr Shao, when will I give you the money?"

When Shao Qing heard what he said, he raised his hand to support his glasses. His body no longer sat upright as he slowly leaned back on the sofa.

"Miss OATH... "No, Miss Cheng Nuo, you seem to have some difficulties, if it's convenient, you can tell me!"

Shao Qing's assured tone caused Cheng Nuo to be at a loss of what to do. She was at a loss as to whether she should speak about her current situation.

But what Shao Qing said next made Cheng Nuo make up her mind.

"Miss Cheng, let's put aside official business. To be honest, I've seen your painting before. I have to admit, you're quite talented in this aspect! I really admire you! "

Cheng Nuo felt a little awkward. After all, no one had ever praised his work so highly. He was the first one.

"Mr. Shao, you are exaggerating. Cheng Nuo is just an unknown person who loves to draw. How could he deserve your praise?"

Shao Qing folded his hands and said helplessly, "No, it's not that you're unknown, it's just that you lack a chance, and this opportunity is right in front of you right now!"