As night fell, Old Xu arrived in the urban area of the capital.
He held a painting tube tightly in his arms.
"Xiao Xiao, drive steadily."
Old Xu instructed. He didn't mind getting hurt himself, but he didn't want a car accident to damage the painting he was carrying.
"Okay, Old Xu."
The driver, Xiao Xiao, slowed down slightly.
Around eight o'clock, the car entered an old residential area, which was guarded by armed police officers standing guard outside.
"Xiao Xiao, wait in the car."
Old Xu got out of the car with the painting.
"Knock, knock!"
Soon, Old Xu knocked on the door of a house.
An old man in his seventies opened the door for him: "Old Xu, have you discovered some kind of treasure? You couldn't even wait until tomorrow and had to come over today."
Old Xu said with a smile, "Brother Gu, wouldn't I have to wait until you get off work if I came tomorrow? Besides, this is really a treasure. I don't feel safe leaving it in a hotel room."
"Come in quickly."
The old man in his seventies said.
Normally, someone of this age would have already retired.
But his rank was high enough that he hadn't retired yet.
He and Old Xu had participated in the same war and both liked traditional Chinese painting, so their relationship had always been quite good. However, Old Xu had never made any requests of him.
A gentleman's friendship is as light as water.
Of course, although their relationship didn't involve any utilitarian motives, Old Xu's ability to rise in the ranks was naturally related to him.
Wherever Old Gu was, even if he didn't say or do anything, this relationship would have some influence.
"Make a pot of the best Longjing tea."
Old Gu instructed the nanny at home.
"Yes, sir."
Old Gu led Old Xu into the study. This residential area was relatively old, but the rooms were still quite good. The study was not small and was spacious and bright.
"Brother Gu, let me state something first."
"I borrowed this with an IOU. If you want to borrow it for a while to appreciate it, you have to write an IOU too."
Old Xu said with a smile.
Old Gu became interested: "What kind of treasure is it that you even need to write an IOU to borrow it?"
Old Xu carefully took the painting out: "Brother Gu, this painting hasn't been mounted yet. I'm afraid of damaging it if I ask someone to mount it."
Old Xu slowly unrolled the painting.
Then, he used paperweights to hold down both ends.
Old Gu looked at the painting that Old Xu had unfolded and quickly became immersed in it. He had a strong feeling when looking at such a painting at his age.
Five minutes passed before Old Gu regained his senses.
"Old Xu, how long has it been?"
Old Gu looked at the clock hanging on the wall and asked.
Old Xu: "About five minutes."
Old Gu was amazed: "Who painted this? This painting surpasses the most outstanding ancient paintings. The only thing it lacks is the accumulation of time."
"Brother Gu, look at the poem on it."
Old Xu reminded him.
Old Gu looked at the poem inscribed on it and quickly became immersed in it again.
After a few more minutes, Old Gu came to his senses again. This time, he looked at the clock on the wall himself.
"Good painting, good calligraphy!"
"Is this the work of Grandmaster Lin Yu?"
Old Gu praised.
A younger generation had sent him a signed book by Lin Chen. Lin Chen's signature effect wasn't this strong, but it could also immerse people.
"Yes."
Old Xu nodded.
Old Gu said, "The painting and calligraphy are both from the hand of Grandmaster Lin Yu?"
"Yes... he painted it at my house."
"He also gave me some pointers."
Old Gu looked at Old Xu in surprise: "What does Grandmaster Lin Yu look like? I'm quite curious but I haven't asked anyone to investigate."
Old Xu said with a smile, "Brother Gu, his name is Lin Chen, and he's not even twenty-five years old yet."
"Hmm?"
Old Gu was shocked.
"So young, yet his calligraphy and painting are so strong? Right, his fairy tales are also very amazing."
Old Xu nodded: "He's a top genius. Or rather, his talent has already exceeded the scope of genius."
Old Gu was all smiles.
"China is bound to prosper."
"Now our country's military strength is quite good, but our cultural influence is much weaker. As a result, God has sent us such a genius!"
Old Xu: "Brother Gu, I have a little worry."
The smile on Old Gu's face faded: "You're worried something will happen to him?"
"Yes."
"A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind."
"Can some foreign forces watch his influence grow steadily? Such a genius is rare in a thousand years, but destroying such a genius is easy."
A look of worry appeared in Old Xu's eyes.
Old Gu: "I will communicate with some comrades. A genius like Lin Chen can enjoy special protection."
He didn't know that the National Security Agency was already protecting Lin Chen.
"Brother Gu, that's for the best."
Old Xu said.
Old Gu continued to admire the painting: "Old Xu, we've been painting for decades, but compared to Lin Chen, we're just doodling. The level difference is too great."
"What did Lin Chen teach you?"
Old Xu began to explain.
...
Lin Chen's home.
Lin Chen and Xu Mengyao were watching TV on the sofa. Xu Mengyao's head was resting on Lin Chen's shoulder, and Lin Chen had his arm around her waist.
"Honey, should we hire a nanny?"
"You have to take care of Qianqian, and you also cook and clean."
Xu Mengyao asked.
She also had time to wipe things, but she was working about half the time now, mainly Lin Chen.
"No need."
Lin Chen shook his head.
How could his physique improve if he didn't work?
With his current physique, that little bit of work wouldn't tire him out.
"Honey, but I'm afraid you'll get tired."
Xu Mengyao said softly.
Lin Chen said with a smile, "Don't worry, your husband is very physically strong. You'll know that in the future."
Xu Mengyao: "..."
"Really don't want to hire one?"
Lin Chen: "I don't like having outsiders in the house. Our house isn't big, so we can clean it ourselves."
"Okay."
Xu Mengyao nodded gently.
"Honey, the day after tomorrow is your birthday. How do you want to spend it? What birthday present do you still want?"
Xu Mengyao asked.
Lin Chen: "Didn't you already give me a birthday present?"
The private kitchen courtyard was a birthday gift from Xu Mengyao.
Xu Mengyao said with a coquettish smile, "Who said you can only give one gift? If you want another gift, I'll satisfy you."
"Older sister?"
"Wife, you can't tell the difference between the major and minor cards."
Lin Chen reached out and tickled Xu Mengyao.
"Giggle."
"It tickles, honey, stop it."
Xu Mengyao twisted her body to avoid Lin Chen's hand.
Suddenly, Lin Chen felt a very soft touch.
Xu Mengyao's body stiffened.
Her face quickly turned red.
"Think carefully about what birthday present you still want."
"I'm going to sleep."
After Xu Mengyao finished speaking, she got up and walked quickly to the bedroom.
"The revolution has not yet succeeded, comrades still need to work hard."
Lin Chen muttered in his heart.
He returned to the study, he had to start his evening work and study.
It is worth mentioning that there are more books in Lin Chen's study.
Xu Mengyao brought him more books, and Lin Chen also bought some books he wanted online.
"Professor Liu, I found a small problem when reading your book, I want to communicate with you——"
A few hours later, Lin Chen sent another message to a professor.
Including this one, he has sent emails to five professors.
In addition, he also found some other problems, but he couldn't find the author's contact information, or the author of the book was a foreigner, and he was too lazy to contact them.
"Dad."
At two o'clock in the morning, the door was pushed open.
Lin Qianqian walked in.
"Qianqian, why aren't you sleeping? Did you wet the bed again?"
Lin Chen asked.
"No."
Lin Qianqian shook her head.
Lin Chen got up and looked outside. The master bedroom door was open, the master bedroom was not lit, and Xu Mengyao was still asleep.
