thefictionvixens Chapter 557 - 264: Yuan Mengqi’s Kiss
Chapter 557 - 264: Yuan Mengqi’s Kiss
Yuan Mengjie and Lin Ranran, who were cooking in the kitchen, were also called into the living room.
They learned that the painting hanging on the wall of their living room, which they almost threw away, is worth 80,000 yuan.
Yuan Mengjie was also shocked, incredulous!
"This painting is actually worth 80,000?"
"It’s that valuable!"
Lin Ranran also widened her eyes in surprise.
This feeling of suddenly discovering a valuable old item in your home.
It’s really like being hit by a sudden windfall!
The painting they bought for 20 yuan is now worth 80,000, what a huge lucky break!
"Xiao Jie, now that your dad is gone, you’re the head of the house."
"Your Brother Jiang says that his friend offers 80,000 for this painting, it’s up to you to decide whether to sell it."
Zhao Huilan looked at her son, ultimately leaving the decision to him.
"Sell! Of course, sell it! Why not! Keeping this thing at home is useless, don’t you think, Sis?"
Yuan Mengjie chose to sell the painting without hesitation, while also checking his sister’s opinion.
Yuan Mengqi smiled and nodded:
"Yes, I also support selling it. If it weren’t for Jiang Tao pointing it out, we might have thrown it in the trash on the street during this year’s Spring Festival."
Zhao Huilan looked at Jiang Tao and said with a kind smile:
"Xiao Jiang, please help us sell it. We can’t let you work for nothing; when it sells, we’ll give you..."
Jiang Tao interrupted with a smile before Zhao Huilan could finish:
"Aunt Zhao, you’re being too formal with me. It’s just a simple task, and you’re thinking of giving me a commission?"
Yuan Mengqi said seriously:
"It’s only right to give you a commission. After all, you discovered this painting and helped us find a buyer."
"Squad Leader Yuan, if you say that, then you should sell the painting yourselves. I won’t help then."
Jiang Tao’s words left Yuan Mengqi’s family speechless.
They wanted to share the proceeds with Jiang Tao out of kindness, but Jiang Tao clearly didn’t want to accept it.
"Mom, Sis, don’t be so formal with Brother Jiang, he’s not an outsider."
Yuan Mengjie said with a smile: "Brother Jiang, help us sell the painting, and I’ll treat you to a meal when we’re in Beijing."
Jiang Tao laughed: "That sounds fair enough. Is 80,000 the price you agree on?"
"No objections!"
The Yuan family of three almost replied in unison.
For them, 80,000 yuan is quite a significant financial windfall.
"Alright, I’ll help front the money for my friend and transfer it to whom?"
As Jiang Tao spoke, he took out his phone to prepare for the transfer.
Yuan Mengjie generously said: "Give it to my mom! This painting was bought by my mom and dad, so this money is for her to use as pocket money."
"That’s what I was thinking too."
Yuan Mengqi naturally had no objections and nodded in agreement.
"Then I’ll transfer the money to Auntie. I’ll scan your QR code."
Jiang Tao said as he opened the QR code scanner on his phone.
Yuan Mengqi helped Zhao Huilan open the payment code and handed the phone to Jiang Tao.
With a ding, the scan was successful.
Jiang Tao promptly entered 80,000 on the payment screen.
The 80,000 yuan was successfully transferred to Zhao Huilan.
Seeing the successful transfer, Zhao Huilan was overwhelmed with emotions!
She was not in good health and couldn’t work, with no income source.
She relied on the 1,000 yuan pocket money her son and daughter gave her each month to live.
Since her husband passed away, the most money Zhao Huilan had was just a few thousand yuan, rarely exceeding 10,000.
Today, suddenly getting 80,000 yuan was a huge sum, and honestly, she was very excited, though she hid it well.
Of course, since she barely goes outside, she doesn’t have much to spend money on.
The money would eventually be for her son or daughter to use.
But even at her age, having over 80,000 yuan in her hands made Zhao Huilan unlikely to feel unexcited.
After the transfer, Jiang Tao walked to the Nine Fish Painting, carefully took it down from the wall, and gently rolled it up.
The moment his hand touched the Nine Fish Painting, a blue virtual system interface automatically flashed open, showing several prompt messages.
[You have gained ownership of the Nine Fish Painting, bind immediately?]
"No!"
Jiang Tao didn’t want to do anything odd in front of Yuan Mengqi’s family and cause suspicion, so he chose no on the spot.
Of course, he also knew that binding a special item wouldn’t succeed with others observing.
Such things could only be bound in a private space without any outside observers.
"Jiang Tao, put the painting in here. Such an expensive item must be well protected."
Yuan Mengqi said while handing Jiang Tao a cylindrical paper tube originally used for storing umbrellas.
The tube was just right for putting the rolled Nine Fish Painting into.
"Alright, thank you, Squad Leader Yuan."
Jiang Tao thanked her with a smile, took the paper tube, and carefully placed the Nine Fish Painting inside.
The transaction finished, Jiang Tao gained ownership of the Nine Fish Painting, and Zhao Huilan received 80,000 cash, with both parties being satisfied.
Around noon at 12 o’clock, Yuan Mengqi, Yuan Mengjie, and Lin Ranran served the 10 dishes they had prepared in the kitchen.
Thanks to the unexpected gain of 80,000 yuan.
The Yuan family of four was in a great mood today, feeling exceptionally happy.
During the meal, everyone chatted and laughed, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
They finished the meal at a little after 1 PM.