Chapter 233: Birthday Celebration
Everyone complimented Jiang Xue for the elegant dress she wore. Their social circle was only so big. How could they not know that Miss Jiang was the most likely candidate for the Xiang family’s young scion, the future head of the Xiang Group?
Jiang Xue held her head high as her mother led her to Old Master Xiang’s side. "I wish Grandpa a long and happy life," Jiang Xue graciously said.
She spoke in a manner that was neither overtly humble nor exceptionally overbearing. It was a polite greeting that was appropriate for someone in her position. While all the other guests praised Jiang Xue, Old Master Xiang remained indifferent. He merely nodded to show he had heard her.
Jiang Xue felt a spark of anger seeing Old Master Xiang’s reaction. He already had one foot in the grave, yet he dared to show her such arrogance! However, she judiciously held back her thoughts on the matter, having learned the importance of controlling one’s facial expressions and emotions in public.
"Grandpa, I’ve heard you’re a great admirer of paintings. I brought one with me today; it’s something I painted. It is a gift to celebrate your birthday, but also a piece I’m hoping to receive your guidance." Jiang Xue’s words were soft, and she appeared like a humble intellectual hoping to gain some pointers from a master in the craft.
Xiang Jun’s interest was piqued by Jiang Xue’s willingness to let him judge a piece of art she painted. Old Master Xiang’s secretary accepted the painting on his boss’s behalf, allowing the old man to view it.
Jiang Xue still felt uneasy despite seeing the appreciation in Old Master Xiang’s eyes as he studied the painting.
She had found this painting in Shen Xi’s room. At first, she thought it was a painting by someone famous and brought it for appraisal. Although she was learning to paint, she was far from the level of someone like Old Master Xiang, who had spent years appreciating the intricacies of art.