Chapter 2213: Meng Yunzheng: I Want Tangible Rewards

Chapter 2213: Meng Yunzheng: I Want Tangible Rewards

The shopkeeper hurriedly said, "If, in the future, County Princess receives more paintings from the Mountain Dwelling Scholar, could you still bring them to our shop for framing?"

Shu Yu, "..." Weren't you just saying that the Mountain Dwelling Scholar's paintings were precious? Now, you're acting like they're as common as cabbage?

"If there's another opportunity, and I happen to be in the capital, I will definitely bring them to your shop."

He probably didn't expect there to be another opportunity.

The shopkeeper was delighted. "That's great."

He looked at the paintings once more, wanting to continue but realizing that he shouldn't take up more of her time. Fortunately, Lu Ji's shop would open in two days, and he promised to be the first one to visit.

The shopkeeper bid farewell, reluctant to let them leave.

Shu Yu couldn't help but shake her head and smile. She then called Dai Niu, Yuan Gui, and others to hang the two paintings upstairs.

The second floor was elegantly decorated. Both paintings were hung in the flower hall, providing ample space for customers to appreciate the artwork without feeling crowded.

After hanging the paintings, Dai Niu and Yuan Gui looked at them and said, "They do look nice."

However, they couldn't quite comprehend the shopkeeper's earlier enthusiastic expression.

Could it be that they were too uneducated to understand the artistic essence of the paintings?

The two glanced at each other. "Let's take another look."

After all, these were paintings by the top scholar, and further examination might improve their literary sensibilities.

However, as they looked at the paintings, both of them began to feel a bit dizzy. "Ah Yu, we'll go rest downstairs for a while. If you need anything, just call us."

"Sure," Shu Yu replied, amused by their reaction.

After Dai Niu and Yuan Gui went downstairs, Shu Yu found herself standing in front of the two paintings, gazing up at them.

She had seen these paintings before and had examined them closely. However, this was the first time she truly appreciated them in such a serene and atmospheric setting.

Shu Yu didn't understand much about art, but she found these paintings delightful. The bright colors put her in a very pleasant mood, as if the artist had been in high spirits while creating them.

When Meng Yunzheng climbed the stairs and saw her standing with her back to him, gazing at the paintings, he stood quietly at the top of the stairs.

He watched her in silence as she continued to admire the paintings.

Shu Yu didn't notice his presence until a while later when she felt a warm body press against her back. Her entire being was enveloped in his embrace.

Shu Yu was taken aback and turned her head to look at him. "Why did you come back?"

Meng Yunzheng hugged her and smiled. "I came back to respond to you."

"Respond to me? Respond to what?"

Meng Yunzheng took a handkerchief from his sleeve. "To this."

Seeing the handkerchief, Shu Yu couldn't help but laugh. "This handkerchief fell by accident."

"Really? I thought you were like other girls, using a handkerchief to confess to me," Meng Yunzheng said nonchalantly as he put the handkerchief back into his sleeve. "But that's okay; I still heard what you said."

"This far away, and you could hear it?"

"But I'm not quite satisfied. I feel that since I became the top scholar, I deserve some tangible rewards."