The CEO’s Substitute Wife Is A Genius

Chapter 29: Chapter 29: Recognizing a Sworn Brother Chapter 29: Chapter 29: Recognizing a Sworn Brother “All right, it’s getting late, old sir, we’ve troubled you a lot today, and it’s already lunchtime, so we won’t impose any further,”
Lu Xuemei hurried to defuse the situation.

The other relatives quickly echoed, “Yes, yes, old sir, we’ll be leaving first.”

People from the Lu Family who came to watch the excitement gradually left.

Lu Xuemei glanced at Wen Jingya, whose complexion looked poor and exchanged a look with Meng Lian.

The two then flanked Wen Jingya, one on each side, and escorted her out.

Seeing this, Uncle Lu huffed coldly and followed them.

Suddenly, only Jiang Man, Lu Xingzhou, Old Master Song along with the butler and servants remained in the study.

The old master felt very awkward and tugged at his goatee.

“No blame can be attached to ignorance,” he said faintly.

He then looked at Lu Xingzhou and sighed, “It’s a pity, such a good girl has become someone else’s bride.”

The old master shook his head, “That’s true, Xiao, that unworthy one, doesn’t deserve you, girl.”

“Girl, you’re Jiang Man, right? If you don’t despise grandpa, how about I adopt you as my granddaughter? You and Xiao can be siblings!”

“???” Jiang Man was terribly surprised and lifted her eyelids, her eyes unblinking.

The old master sincerely liked Jiang Man and thus began to coax gently, “I’ve heard about your situation from Old Madam Lu. Girl, if you don’t mind, from now on, the Song Family will be your family!”

Jiang Man’s eyebrows trembled, overwhelmed by the favor.

Getting on good terms with the Song Family was beneficial and harmless.

However, her nature was aloof, and she disliked forming familial ties with others.

Just as she was about to refuse, Song Xiao, in a great hurry, rushed over.

Today, Song Xiao was dressed flamboyantly, in a pink shirt and white suit pants, which made his already fair skin appear even whiter.

The term ‘cream puff’ couldn’t be more apt to describe him.

“Holy cow! Has one painting really turned into two?” Song Xiao walked around in front of the painting.

Looking up at Jiang Man, his eyes shone, “Sister-in-law, I truly didn’t expect you to be so capable!”

Having grown up alongside Old Master Song, Song Xiao had developed an exceptional appreciation for paintings.

Although he was not a painter himself, he was an adept at evaluating them.

In front of him, whether it was the mounted or the underlying painting, both were deemed perfect!

The mounted painting looked as if it hadn’t been stained by tea at all.

And the underlying painting, after restoration, had a fuller color that was more amazing than the oxidized mounted painting!

“Sister-in-law, you are incredible! Truly incredible!” Song Xiao gave a thumbs up, endlessly praising her.

Previously, when Jiang Man mentioned knowing Dr. M, he was skeptical, simply because it did not involve his realm of expertise.

Now that it involved his realm of expertise, he could only describe his feelings as astounded.

“Sister-in-law, my old man truly likes you. Considering his old age, half way into the grave, why don’t you fulfill his small wish?”

Everyone: “…”

“Please, please,” Song Xiao grabbed Jiang Man’s hand, pouted, and flirtatiously blinked.

In short, his attitude underwent a 180° change, clinging tenaciously and refusing to let go.

Jiang Man rolled her eyes.

Song Xiao was very persistent, seeing that playing the pity card was not enough, he thus acted even more convincingly: “Grandpa, isn’t your heart not very good?”

Song Xiao hinted frantically.

Old Master Song rolled his eyes, not wanting to stoop to his unscrupulous grandson’s level.

But unable to resist Song Xiao’s exceptional acting skills, and his great love for drama.

Carried away by the atmosphere, Old Master Song couldn’t help but clutch his chest, showing a pained expression, “Girl, please agree to this old man’s impudent request?”

“Alright, alright.” Jiang Man was greatly annoyed and rubbed her temples, giving in.

Seeing her agree, Song Xiao immediately dropped his act, “Sister, from now on, I’ll change my tune! Come on, call me ‘Brother’ and let me hear it?”

Song Xiao couldn’t help but show off.

However, Jiang Man raised her elbow and forcefully elbowed him, “In your dreams!”

Saying this, she walked away.

Old Master Song saw this and hurriedly called out, “Zhou’er, bring the girl here for dinner tonight.”

“Okay.” Lu Xingzhou nodded slightly in agreement.

He caught up with Jiang Man’s pace and was soon walking alongside her.

Seeing the girl’s unruffled expression, he was very surprised, “Aren’t you happy to have recognized a grandfather and a brother? Although the Song Family isn’t as wealthy as the Lu Family, they have great prestige in Beicheng, and Grandfather Song is a renowned calligrapher in the country.”

“A renowned calligrapher?” Jiang Man asked, raising her eyebrows curiously.

Lu Xingzhou nodded, “Song Wenzhi.”

“So it’s him!” Jiang Man exclaimed in surprise.

A smile finally appeared on her face.

But she was not happy because she had recognized a prestigious grandfather, but because this grandfather was a master calligrapher.

Someday, she would ask Grandfather Song for an authentic piece!

In her collection of the ‘Eight Great Masters’ of the study room, she was only missing one, and that was an authentic piece by the renowned calligrapher Song Wenzhi!

Quite interesting, having searched with no avail, the effortless gain was all the more precious.

Seeing Jiang Man finally smile, Lu Xingzhou only thought she was delighted upon learning of Old Master Song’s identity.

After all, with Jiang Man’s background and experience, she would never have met someone like Old Master Song in her life, let alone be appreciated by him and asked to be affiliated as relatives.

This girl had some skills, but it was mainly good luck!

“I didn’t expect you to really have some ability.” Lu Xingzhou did not skimp on his praise, resting his hand on Jiang Man’s shoulder like an elder speaking seriously, “Once you go to university, study hard. I believe that with your intelligence, given time, you will certainly make a name for yourself!”

“May your words bring good fortune, Mr. Lu.” Jiang Man chuckled.

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After the two returned to the Lu Family, the elderly Mrs. Lu was both shocked and pleased after hearing what had happened at the Song Family.

“Girl, you really did it! I knew my judgment wasn’t wrong, you are truly Xingzhou’s destined one!”

Jiang Man chuckled and didn’t say much.

She helped Old Master Song restore that painting not to show off, but simply out of love for the painting.

“Look, modest even in victory, you younger ones should learn from Manman!”

“Yes, yes,” a few aunties quickly agreed.

Wen Jingya couldn’t sit still, feeling extremely aggrieved.

In the past, the younger family member always praised by grandma was only her.

She was the role model for the other younger members of the Lu Family.

But now, the role model had become Jiang Man!

And she, in contrast to Jiang Man, seemed dull and lacked any resistance.

“Mom…” Just as the old lady was getting excited and about to say more, Meng Lian hesitantly interrupted her.

The old lady was taken aback.

Meng Lian gritted her teeth and mustered her courage, “Mom, since Xingzhou and Jingya aren’t possible, why don’t we officially make Jingya our daughter? Let’s transfer her register to me and Yaobang, and change her name to Lu Jingya.”

Upon hearing this, Wen Jingya almost jumped out of her chair.

“Godmother, I disagree!” She grabbed Meng Lian’s hand desperately, interrupting.

“Why?” Meng Lian asked, puzzled.

Not only her, but everyone present, including Jiang Man, was filled with curiosity…