Chapter 228: The Frustrated Su Yaoguo

Just as Xu Liang had anticipated, during the gift-giving segment, Long Ao presented the precious painting, “Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix.”

Since it was a recovery celebration rather than a birthday banquet, the gifts became more casual.

So, when everyone heard Long Ao had given such a valuable item, they were all taken aback.

“Damn, this guy waits until the end to give a gift and then announces it so loudly!”

Xu Liang grumbled.

Upstairs, Wang Haoran, still playing with Su Yan’s hair, had similar thoughts.

At that moment, as expected, Old Master Li stepped forward.

“Wait a minute, young man. What did you say your gift was? The ‘Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix’ by the renowned Tang Bohu?”

“That’s right!”

“The genuine article?”

Long Ao, with an arrogant expression, replied, “Of course!”

“Heh, really? I don’t believe it!”

Old Master Li put on an air of superiority.

“Young man, I can confidently tell you that the ‘Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix’ you hold is definitely not genuine!”

“Because the genuine article is—”

Before Old Master Li could finish, a loud slap echoed.

Seeing Su Yaoguo in front of him, Old Master Li touched his burning cheek, eyes wide in disbelief.

“Su Yaoguo! Are you crazy!”

“How dare you hit me in public!”

“Am I crazy? I think you’re the crazy one!”

Su Yaoguo’s face was stern.

However, remembering his grandson-in-law’s instructions, his heart surged with excitement—

My grandson-in-law said that if I handled this well, he would perform an “airborne ascension” tonight!

So, he began to righteously speak.

“Old Li, this is a Su family banquet!”

“A Su Yaoguo banquet!”

“So what if a young man gives a fake? It’s the thought that counts!”

“Who are you to criticize!”

With that, Su Yaoguo snorted disdainfully.

“All those years of manners, eaten by dogs? How dare you embarrass a young man in public!”

“Do you know the psychological harm you’re causing him?”

“……I-I just can’t stand someone trying to deceive you…” Old Master Li was a bit bewildered.

How did he go from being the victim of a slap to being the one lacking manners, while Su Yaoguo was the good guy?

Su Yaoguo continued his righteous speech.

“Deceive? You accuse him of deception with no evidence?”

“What if he was deceived too and didn’t know his painting was fake?”

“Couldn’t you whisper it to us in private? Why make a scene in front of everyone?”

“He had good intentions, but you mocked him publicly. Do you know how much that hurts?”

“……”

Though Old Master Li found these arguments somewhat reasonable, he wanted to ask Su Yaoguo if he knew how much a public slap hurt!

At this moment, Long Ao interrupted.

Feeling happy, thinking Su Yaoguo was defending him, he smirked.

“Grandpa Su, don’t worry. My painting is definitely—”

“Genuine! I believe you!”

Su Yaoguo took the painting, dismissed him casually, and continued scolding Old Master Li.

“Everyone has moments of pride and youthful exuberance. Can’t an old man like you be a bit more understanding?”

“……”

“……”

Old Master Li and Long Ao fell silent—

Your words suggest you think the painting is fake too! You’ve reserved all the good words for yourself!

Meanwhile.

As the gift-giving farce ended.

Xu Liang was puzzled.

“Something is off with this plot!”

“And…”

He looked around, feeling even more confused.

“Where’s the female protagonist, Su Yan? Why hasn’t she appeared yet?”

“When Old Master Li collapses and Long Ritian showcases his medical skills, she’s supposed to watch too!”

Recalling the plot, Xu Liang remembered that after Long Ritian cured Old Master Li, Old Master Li praised him for repaying evil with good, and the female protagonist Su Yan became more curious and admiring of him.

As for his own lady, Chen Muyu, she became even more infatuated with Long Ritian, making her pursuit more aggressive.

After pondering for a while, Xu Liang concluded that Su Yan should appear later.

After all, he had already seen Long Ritian drug Old Master Li, so the plot would start soon.

He began to wait patiently.

Sure enough.

As everyone was drinking and making merry.

Suddenly, Old Master Li clutched his chest.

Then, he collapsed to the ground.

“Grandpa!”

His grandson panicked, quickly supporting him and feeding him medication.

Half a minute, a minute, two minutes.

Seeing that his grandfather hadn’t woken up, the young master of the Li family became frantic.

He knew his grandfather’s condition, but previously, there were always symptoms before an attack, allowing timely medication! This time it was so sudden!

At this moment, Su Yaoguo had already sent for a doctor.

When the doctor arrived, he naturally wore a serious expression and said, “No hope, wait for the end! …Alright, actually, “The situation is critical, we must rush him to the hospital!”

At this moment, Long Ao felt it was his time to shine.

“Wait!”

“I can treat him, let me do it!”

“You?”

Even though his grandfather was in a critical state, but for the sake of the plot, the young master of the Li family still sneered and said, “You’re barely grown, what can you treat!”

“If you worsen my grandpa’s condition, the Li family won’t spare you!”

At this moment, despite his casual attire, Long Ao wore a serious expression.

His tone was confident.

“Rushing him to the hospital would waste time, and the bumpy ride would worsen his condition!”

“In this situation, let me try!”

“In fifteen minutes, I’ll wake him up!”

Ignoring his grandpa’s darkening face, the young master of the Li family continued to argue, “Try? You think my grandpa is a guinea pig? Can you bear the consequences if something goes wrong!”

“Half the time! I can wake him up in half the time!”

Finally, with Long Ao’s repeated assurances and Su Yaoguo’s support, the young master of the Li family agreed to let Long Ao administer acupuncture to his grandfather.

Watching from the sidelines, Xu Liang, following Chen Muyu, felt anticipation.

“Long Ritian, you have no idea, I’ve already given Old Master Li another dose!”

“Your treatment will only worsen his condition!”

“Then it’ll be my turn to shine!”