Special Effects Pheromone - Chap 63

Chap 63
Since this is to “borrow flowers to offer to Buddha” with Xia Tao’s painting, You Zhao thought that he had to tell Xia Tao out of courtesy.

　　Although You Zhao didn’t want to have a close relationship with Xia Tao, considering the relationship between Xia Tao and Xia Ling, and the relationship between Xia Tao and You Hai, no matter how sweet and pleasing Xia Tao was, You Zhao couldn’t get close to him.

　　However, no matter what, Xia Tao always made You Zhao happier than Duan Keyi. You Zhao could give Duan Keyi face, so it was impossible for him not to be polite to Xia Tao.

　　So, You Zhao called Xia Tao and his meaning was very clear. Taking Xia Tao’s painting as a gift would inevitably make Duan Keyi hate Xia Tao. You Zhao told Xia Tao in advance to avoid being bored later. If Xia Tao really didn’t want to, You Zhao wouldn’t force her.

　　So, that day, when You Zhao “passed by” You’s company, he called Xia Tao to come down for a cup of coffee and only mentioned this: “Duan Keyi is going to hold a charity art exhibition in a few days and wants to invite me to go. I think it’s not good to go empty-handed, so I have to bring a gift. Xiao Qi just mentioned to me that you gave me a very good painting a few days ago.”

　　Xia Tao was such a smart person that she understood it as soon as she heard it, and was also a little surprised. After all, You Zhao has never been a “troublemaker”, and Xia Tao couldn’t imagine that You Zhao would do such a thing to provoke trouble. Therefore, Xia Tao couldn’t help but confirm it again: “My painting can’t compare with the masterpieces of famous artists. You are not planning to send it to decorate Duan Keyi’s exhibition?”

　　”That’s what I’m planning to do!” You Zhao nodded, “Besides, I think your paintings are not inferior to others. I know a friend who runs a gallery. He said that your paintings are very good and can be sold for 150,000 yuan.”

　　Xia Tao laughed after hearing this: “That’s so interesting! You plan to use my paintings to honor Duan Keyi. Who would have thought that you are so creative!”

　　You Zhao tentatively asked: “Then you don’t mind?”

　　Xia Tao smiled and asked: “Why do you think I mind?”

　　This is not easy to say, so You Zhao smiled and replied: “Because this is a gift from you, I give it to someone else, aren’t you afraid that you will be suspicious?”

　　”I never think too much. But now that you put it that way, I think it makes sense. I worked so hard on this painting, and you just gave it away. How embarrassing!” Xia Tao said with a smile, staring at You Zhao with her peach blossom eyes. Even if You Zhao was an omega, he couldn’t help but feel that her eyes were as charming as spring water.

　　However, You Zhao was an omega, and he wouldn’t be so distracted by Xia Tao’s bewitching eyes. He knew in his heart that Xia Tao was going to ask him for something. After all, Xia Tao was a practical person. If she agreed to help You Zhao, she had to get benefits.

　　You Zhao smiled faintly: “Then tell me, how should I apologize?”

　　Xia Tao held her chin and said: “Actually, if you hadn’t told me, I wouldn’t have thought that my painting skills could make money! Didn’t you say that your gallery is willing to sell my works? And you’re a PR person, so why don’t you put me on an exhibition?”

　　You Zhao didn’t expect Xia Tao to actually make this request: “Ah? You want to be a painter?”

　　”To be honest, I’ve been studying art since I was a child.” Xia Tao said, “It’s just that this road is not easy to walk.”

　　You Zhao actually didn’t have any superb art appreciation ability, and he didn’t read Xia Tao’s words seriously. He said that Xia Tao’s paintings were worth 150,000 yuan just to save the scene. If he really asked Xia Tao to be a painter, You Zhao was not sure.

　　”This is…” You Zhao was a little embarrassed, “It actually costs a lot to open an exhibition.”

　　Xia Tao smiled and said, “I know, I definitely can’t let you work for nothing. I’ll let Hai pay for it.”

　　You Zhao didn’t know whether to be happy or sad when he heard this.

　　The good thing is that this means that You Zhao can take on the second big business right after returning from his honeymoon. If You Hai agrees, he will definitely be generous. However, the sad thing is that the first big client of his company was his stepmother’s friend, and the second client was his father’s mistress.

　　After Xia Tao was dealt with, You Zhao was going back. Qu Jing happened to pass by and drove You Zhao home. After getting in the car, You Zhao casually mentioned to Qu Jing that he would go to Duan Keyi’s painting exhibition in two days. He just said, “Actually, you don’t have to go with me if you’re busy.”

　　Qu Jing said, “Of course I have to go. If I don’t accompany you, Duan Keyi doesn’t know how to bully you!”

　　You Zhao didn’t expect Qu Jing to be so disgusted with Duan Keyi now, but he smiled and said, “That’s right! How long have Duan Keyi and I lived in the same room? Why can’t I face him alone? He is a young master from a noble family and is very sensible. So am I.”

　　Qu Jing touched You Zhao’s face and said, “Of course you are.”

　　You Zhao smelled the sandalwood scent on Qu Jing becoming stronger, and knew what Qu Jing was thinking about. He felt a little embarrassed, and pushed Qu Jing and said, “Tang Ke is still in the front.”

　　Tang Ke sat in the driver’s seat and said calmly, “No, I’m not here.” Then he pressed the button on the console, and the curtain between the front and back seats was automatically drawn.

　　You Zhao looked at the curtain that was slowly closing in front of him, and looked at Qu Jing in surprise: “This car has such a device?” ”

　　I asked Tang Ke to find someone to modify it during our honeymoon.” Qu Jing replied, “This is a ‘special car for my wife’, and it needs more privacy.”

　　So Qu Jing and You Zhao made love in the back seat again. You Zhao was still embarrassed and said, “Don’t do this… Tang Ke is here.”

　　Qu Jing persuaded You Zhao not to worry, saying, “He is a BETA, he can’t smell it.”

　　Tang Ke thought: I can’t smell it, can I still hear it?

　　However, Tang Ke still played deaf and dumb professionally, and safely sent this shameless rich couple to their destination.

　A few days later, Qu Jing and You Zhao went out again, and Tang Ke also drove this “special car for the boss’ wife” to send the two to the venue of the charity art exhibition.

　　The exhibition was held in a luxury hotel. Duan Keyi rented a venue there and invited many celebrities to come. However, Duan Keyi did not expect to see You Zhao and Qu Jing here. Therefore, when the three people’s eyes met, Duan Keyi was inevitably stunned for a second, but he was also a well-trained social person. He quickly put on a hypocritical smile and said, “You are here? It’s so happy!”

　　You Zhao said, “Yes, how can I miss such a meaningful charity event?”

　　”That’s great.” Duan Keyi nodded with a smile.

　　You Zhao said again, “I just bought a painting by a new artist from the gallery, and I thought it would be a good idea to send it here to decorate it.”

　　”That’s really polite.” Duan Keyi nodded and smiled, and said to the assistant beside him, “Why don’t you put up the painting sent by Zhao’er?”

　　The assistant followed Tang Ke to move the painting. Duan Keyi didn’t seem to care much about the origin of the painting Youzhao gave him, and didn’t even ask. But Youzhao didn’t want to bring it up himself, as it would seem deliberate, so he didn’t say anything. Youzhao and Qu Jing only drank some wine and ate some snacks at the exhibition, and talked about the paintings on display.

　　Qu Jing said again: “Do you think it would be bad if we just look at them but don’t buy them?”

　　”I contributed a painting.” Youzhao said, “Buy it?”

　　Qu Jing smiled and said, “My wife is really good at managing the household.”

　　Youzhao smiled embarrassedly, and was even more embarrassed to tell Qu Jing that he spent 150,000 yuan to fight. Although, he thought Qu Jing wouldn’t mind.

　　Qu Jing hugged You Zhao again, pointed here and said: “Does Duan Keyi often organize such activities?”

　　”Yes.” You Zhao replied, “It’s a social gathering for ladies.”

　　Qu Jing said: “Then you said you were willing to do social gatherings for ladies before marriage? I don’t think so. It’s really hard for you to organize these boring and unprofitable small activities.”

　　You Zhao smiled and said: “It’s not hard. I can do anything.”

　　Qu Jing said: “Then why couldn’t I ask you to do OO and OO last night?”

　　You Zhao blushed and said: “Didn’t we do it in the end…”

　　The two whispered in the corner, their faces were full of spring feelings, and the air flowing between them was as fresh and fragrant as a newly opened flower. Duan Keyi looked from afar, and his eyes, nose and heart were sour.

　　”This You Zhao used to look very serious and honest, but it turns out that he was just pretending. Just like his father, he looks honest, but he knows more about seduction than anyone else.” Duan Keyi became more and more angry as he thought about it, but he had to be elegant on the surface, which hurt him inside. After the exhibition was over and the guests had left one by one, Duan Keyi’s smile immediately disappeared. He slammed the door and went into the lounge with a sullen face, and drank a large glass of whiskey.

　　The assistant followed in and poured him a cup of hot tea: “Mr. Duan, don’t get angry. We still have some accounts to settle later!”

　　Duan Keyi asked: “Has the painting given by You Zhao been sold?”

　　The assistant replied: “It was sold. It sold for 1 million!”

　　”One million?” Duan Keyi was surprised, but unwilling, “Are you sick? Is the painting so good?”

　　”The one who bought the painting is Mr. Lu, who is also Mr. Hai’s old friend. Mr. Hai didn’t come today, so he came and always gave Mr. Hai a face. Maybe Mr. Lu considered that the painting was given by You Zhao, so he gave face.” The assistant paused and said, “This painting can be sold at such a high price, isn’t it because of your face? As long as it is in your exhibition, even if it is a child’s graffiti, it can be sold at a sky-high price?” In this way, the assistant flattered Duan Keyi.

　　Duan Keyi calmed down a little and said, “It doesn’t matter if it’s one million, it’s all in my exhibition! There’s no need for me to be angry!”

　　The assistant nodded in relief after hearing this: “Yes! Isn’t it?”

　　So Duan Keyi made a psychological adjustment for a whole night and finally came back to life. Unexpectedly, two days later, Duan Keyi received a call from an unfamiliar number. Duan Keyi didn’t want to answer it, because he had all the familiar people in his address book, but only his assistant’s contact information for unfamiliar people. He is not a serious worker, and work calls will be filtered by his assistant. His top priority is family, and work is secondary.

　　Unexpectedly, this call was called several times in a row.

　　Duan Keyi had to answer it, and the other party’s voice sounded a little familiar: “Hello, Mr. Duan Keyi!”

　　Duan Keyi was startled: “Who are you?”

　　”I am Qiao Dongyuan, a reporter from Metropolitan Daily!”

　　Duan Keyi just felt strange and asked: “Oh, so that’s the case. How did you get my private phone number?”

　　”It was given to me by You Zhaozhao of the ‘Little Good Deeds’ Public Relations Company.” Qiao Dongyuan replied.

　　Duan Keyi was unhappy when he heard the word “You Zhao”. He thought that this person was getting more rude, and actually gave his private number to a reporter casually. But the other party was a reporter, and Duan Keyi was half a “celebrity”, so he had to maintain the courtesy, and smiled and said: “Is that so! Nice to meet you, what can I do for you?”

　　”It’s like this, we want to cooperate with you to do an interview.” Qiao Dongyuan said, “It’s about the ‘Keyi Charity Art Exhibition’ you held a few days ago.”

　”Oh?” Duan Keyi showed a little interest, “Why is Metropolitan Newspaper so kind to report my exhibition?”

　　Qiao Dongyuan replied, “It’s like this, the debut work of the emerging young painter Xia Tao, “My Laoganma”, was sold at a high price of one million at your exhibition…”

　　”Xia Tao? Young painter??” Duan Keyi was so angry that he choked and almost jumped up from his chair and cursed.

　　Xia Tao suddenly became a “emerging young painter”, and there must be a behind-the-scenes promoter. This promoter can be said to be the PR company “Xiao Shan Gong Yi” that created the New Star Plan for him, or You Hai who gave “Xiao Shan Gong Yi” a large check. Of course, President Lu spent one million to buy Xia Tao’s paintings, which also contributed greatly. Although

　　President Lu spent one million on the charity gala, he is not a philanthropist. He was willing to spend a lot of money for this, of course, for You Hai’s sake.

　　However, President Lu’s giving You Hai face like this is equivalent to stepping on Duan Keyi’s face, right?

　　President Lu also thought about it before going, and even asked Youhai: “Would it be bad to let Xia Tao shine in the event organized by your wife?”

　　”It doesn’t matter!” Youhai said.

　　It turned out that Youhai was a little dissatisfied with Duan Keyi recently, and took the opportunity to teach Duan Keyi a lesson. He only said: “Keyi has been a little presumptuous recently, and I want him to learn how to restrain himself.”