My CEO Husband Has Some Issues

Chapter 1261: Chapter 1261: Rarely Receive Gifts Personally

Old Madam couldn’t resist her coquettish pleading and reluctantly took her box. Opening it, she pulled out a rectangular scroll.

A masterful splash-ink painting came into view.

The high mountains, flowing water, little bridges, and homes in the landscape painting were vividly lifelike, showcasing the painter’s top-notch skills, and the artistic conception of the entire painting was also first-rate!

“This is?”

The always composed and refined Old Madam’s face revealed a look of surprised delight as she held the painting, her gaze moving downward to the corner where the signature was located.

Hiding her triumphant mood, Siyuan smiled lightly and, supporting Old Madam’s hand, said, “This is a work by Mr. Mo Bai.”

Old Madam looked in her direction unexpectedly, as if she had something to say but hesitated.

Siyuan steadied her and tilted her head to offer a sweet smile like a young girl, “I know you’ve already collected Mr. Mo Bai’s work this year, Grandmother. Indeed, this is Mr. Mo Bai’s work; he painted two pieces this year. This one was commissioned by my brother. Mr. Mo Bai owed him a favor, and he heard you particularly love his paintings. Plus, with your birthday coming up, he made an exception and painted this celebratory piece.”

Old Madam was the birthday star and the center of attention tonight.

Ever since Old Madam made her appearance, the focus of everyone at the banquet was mostly on her.

Many were keen to seize the opportunity to make their presence known to her.

But they hadn’t even made a move before Siyuan beat them to it, and she seemed to be having a lively chat with Old Madam, so no one else wanted to intrude without good manners.

Now that they saw Siyuan presented her with a box, which Old Madam not only accepted but even opened herself, their gazes toward Siyuan became complex—

“Didn’t they say Mr. Li has a girlfriend?”

“I heard it’s a female celebrity with a not-so-great reputation. Maybe Mr. Li likes her, but his family doesn’t approve.”

“Tsk, Siyuan is the only girl from the Shen Family. Knowing he doesn’t fancy her, what’s the point of ingratiating herself with him?”

“At least she managed to get close to him, you’re just jealous! It’s rare for Old Madam to accept gifts, and did you not see how delighted she was with the gift Siyuan gave? Mr. Mo Bai is the most prominent young painter of his generation, he paints the seldom-seen ink paintings, he’s reclusive and quick-tempered, and also has the rule of only creating one piece per year. Siyuan getting Mr. Mo Bai to break his own rule and give Old Madam one of his works is an impressive feat. It’s better than those who can’t eat grapes and say they’re sour!”

The girl who was ridiculed couldn’t swallow her pride, and rolling her eyes, retorted defiantly, “Sour grapes are still better than bootlickers! No matter how much you boast, Mr. Li’s girlfriend isn’t Siyuan! You’re holding onto the Li Group’s future Young Madam’s coattails too early.”

The one who had just spoken up in favor of Siyuan was indeed one of the group of girls who usually hovered around Siyuan, trying to curry favor with her. Seeing her comrade mocked, the offended girl snapped back unabashedly, “Our Siyuan is the only girl who can stay by Mr. Li’s side. In recent years, Mr. Li has only shown special attention to our Siyuan, which is far stronger than those of you who can only jealously foam at the mouth on the sideline!”

“You!” The girl who was rebutted was so angry her cheeks puffed up, her little face turning crimson, and she wanted to hurl back insults, but what the other said was all true.

Her friends quickly pulled her aside, whispering softly, “Forget it, Wenwen.”