Chapter 562 - 563: Almost Deceived by Her
Li Keran was Shen Youran’s classmate back at the Academy of Fine Arts. Shen Youran was a prominent figure at school, beautiful and talented.
But later on...
"What’s going on here?" Shen Youran had no intention of catching up with Li Keran and intended to resolve the painting issue first.
Speaking of the painting, Li Keran got angry!
"I left my painting here with Ruozhuo to sell, but I never expected this little girl to spill water on it!" Li Keran glanced at Lou Xi, "And she’s bullying the store clerk, insisting that it was the clerk who spilled the water! The painting can be redone, but this girl’s character is questionable, she needs proper guidance!"
Hearing this, Shen Youran’s face turned calm and she said, "I don’t need you to educate her for me, I can educate my own daughter."
Li Keran was immediately stunned, this little girl was Shen Youran’s daughter?
Before Li Keran could say anything, Shen Youran turned around and took Lou Xi’s hand, "Tell me, what exactly happened just now?"
The situation took a drastic turn. Moments ago Lou Xi was accused of destroying the painting, but with Shen Youran’s arrival, the situation immediately swung in Lou Xi’s favor.
Lou Xi glanced at Li Ruolan, who seemed surprised, not expecting Lou Xi to have a mother to back her, and not expecting Li Keran to know Shen Youran and seemingly have a good relationship.
"Bai Lu and I came by earlier, intending to discuss the exhibition with Ruozhuo, but she was talking with Mr. Li, so we didn’t disturb them." Lou Xi calmly recounted the facts, without exaggerating, "While we were looking at the paintings, Li Ruolan came over with tea for us. When I picked up the teacup, she nudged my arm, I couldn’t hold the cup steady, and the water spilled. Later, when Mr. Li came out, Li Ruolan twisted the facts."
After speaking out the truth, Lou Xi felt a sense of relief!
The truth was out!
"So that’s what happened, I almost got fooled by her." Li Keran changed his tone, believing that Shen Youran’s daughter surely wouldn’t lie.
Seeing the situation turn bad, Li Ruolan immediately apologized, "I’m sorry, I’m sorry, it’s my fault... I stayed up late writing a paper last night, I was really tired just now and accidentally bumped Lou Xi. I didn’t do it on purpose, I really didn’t..."
However, neither Shen Youran nor Lou Xi, nor Li Keran, believed Li Ruolan’s words.
"Ruozhuo, your gallery’s employees are your responsibility." Shen Youran stood there, commanding respect without effort.
Shen Ruozhuo responded, turning to Li Ruolan, "From now on, don’t concern yourself with outside matters, just go inside and organize the documents."
This action obviously shielded Li Ruolan, as if a painting worth four million could just be brushed off with Li Ruolan organizing files as a punishment?
Li Ruolan immediately left with the tray in hand.
Shen Ruozhuo blocked everyone’s view, "Mr. Li, I apologize, it’s my staff who were incompetent. I will compensate you for your painting at the original price, and from now on, any paintings you consign with us will incur no fees."
The matter should have been resolved here.
But...
"Ruozhuo, you need to apologize to Xixi for the misunderstanding." Shen Youran said firmly. She wouldn’t let anyone bully her daughter.
The atmosphere was at an impasse, and Shen Ruozhuo found it hard to speak.
Lou Xi stepped in, "Mom, we still need to discuss grandma’s exhibition details, let’s talk about the apology later!"
Because she spoke up, Shen Youran finally relented.
"Then you go ahead, I’ll wait here for you."