Lin Li didn't know how to cook Meng Po soup, but he made a pot of nourishing soup that reduced fire and dryness, and made a few simple Western dishes with different tricks.

Simon was constantly talking about it at the dinner table, every sentence revolving around his paintings, and when he talked about the excitement, his eyebrows fluttered.

Lin Pi did not understand oil painting and acted as a listener.

At the end of the dinner, Simon put down his knife and fork and sighed: "I broke up with the organizer of the exhibition today. ”

Xiao Huai also put down his knife and fork and listened intently.

Simon's tone became agitated: "Tomorrow is the last day of the exhibition. When I asked to put the painting "Oak Tree in the Snow" in the most prominent position, the organizers rejected my proposal, saying that the current buyers have no interest in realistic painting style, preferring oil paintings with bright colors and light and lively brushstrokes. This filthy snobbish fellow, when my paintings sell well, he is so happy that he wants to lick my ass; This year's sales were a little worse, and he immediately squirted ** all over his mouth. ”

Xiao Huai glanced at Lin Li, who was drinking soup, and reminded, "Please pay attention to your wording at the table. ”

Simon closed his mouth sullenly, turned his head to look at Lin Li after a while, and asked with a smile, "Honey, are you interested in visiting the art exhibition tomorrow?" The average price of my oil paintings is not less than 18,000 euros, and I myself was named the most academically powerful and collectible painter in Germany last year. Tomorrow's exhibition is definitely worth your time. ”

Lin Li didn't understand art, but he also understood that the expensive price and powerful title meant that he had a good position in the oil painting world, so he nodded and said yes.

Simon is full of confidence: "After you see the exhibition, you are very likely to change your mind and agree to be my model." ”

"I'll check it out too." Xiao Huaifeng took over the topic lightly.

Simon looked surprised, jumped up from the chair, hugged Xiao Huai and was moved: "Cousin, you work more than ten hours a day and still have time to watch the art exhibition?" Have you found out in your conscience that you recognize my superb painting skills? ”

"No, I approve of your poor acting skills."

Lin Li almost choked on the soup.

*

Simon's annual exhibition of his personal oil paintings is housed in the Municipal Museum. The opening ceremony a few days ago was attended by many political and business celebrities and important guests from the art world, and tonight is about to close, and the scene is not only not dull, but has become more grand and grand because of Xiao Huai's attendance.

Xiao Huai is a well-known investment banker, and his hedge funds have repeatedly profited in the international money market, and elites in the financial industry have also coincidentally visited art exhibitions, seizing this rare opportunity to get close to Xiao Huai and make friends with him.

Lin Pi was also dressed quite formally: a silver beaded pleated long gown, a small pouch, long hair combed into a bun, and a traditional Bavarian red pompom hat, which gave it an exotic look.

The only thing that went wrong was the scar on the left wrist.

"Are you ready, honey?" Simon knocked on the door of the guest bedroom, "My cousin said on the phone, the car was about to arrive. ”

"Right away." Lin Li hurriedly responded, and continued to fight with the bracelet on his left wrist.

In order to avoid mistakes, she bought a new bracelet. The bracelet never breaks, it is very strong and very tight...... But it's too tight...... She needed to tighten the screws to put it on or take it off, and as a result, she accidentally tightened it too tightly, and it became extremely difficult to loosen it again.

When she walked out of the room, Simon was on the phone to confirm the guest list with the organizers of the exhibition tonight, when he heard the sound of the door opening, glanced up, and gave a thumbs up with a look of surprise in his eyes.

Lin Li bowed slightly, lifted the long skirt with both hands, and stepped on thin high heels and quickly went downstairs.

Simon ended the phone at the right time and teased behind his back: "Don't worry, my cousin's car is not a pumpkin cart that will return to its original shape after a while." ”

Lin Fei didn't slow down. Xiao Huai worked late in the study last night, and went out early today. He squeezed a little leisure from his busy work, why was she embarrassed to keep him waiting?

Stepping out of the castle, a post-modern retro car with sharp edges and hard lines has been waiting for a long time. This car was specially selected by Xiao Huai, and the body wheel eyebrows are extremely high, so it looks solemn and powerful, and has a maverick fashion sense, which is very commensurate with Simon's identity as an artist.

Simon looked happy and whistled briskly.

Xiao Huai got out of the car.

He wears a three-piece suit with dark stripes, a wide tie, and a white shirt with exposed cuffs that is strictly maintained to an inch in length, with openwork carved diamond cufflinks, and the small details exude a rational and calm but tasteful temperament.

He saw Lin Fei and took two steps to meet him.

She was just about to say hello when Simon pretended to be mysterious and said, "Cousin, did you know that you have an extra admirer?" ”

Xiao Huai stared at Lin Li, the corners of his lips rose slightly, and Simon said to himself: "The daughter of the person in charge of the organizer heard that you were coming, and excitedly said that she must dedicate her first kiss to you. OHMYGOD, YOUR ADMIRER'S AGE RECORD HAS BROKEN THE LOWER LIMIT AND BROKEN THE FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD MARK. ”

He was silent for a second, and then said indifferently: "Lin Li, get in the car first." ”

Lin Li held the long skirt in his right hand, and tried to help the car door with the other hand, Xiao Huai's hand reached out politely.

She hesitated and handed his hand to him.

The palms of the two were about to fit, and Xiao Huai noticed something: "Is your bracelet too tight?" The skin is red. ”

Lin Li withdrew his hand suddenly: "No." ”

The three of them took their seats, and the car quickly started. Half an hour later, the car drove into the parking lot of the Municipal Museum and entered Xiao Huai's exclusive parking garage through the VVIP channel. The staff of the organizers had been waiting here for a long time and invited Simon to the exhibition area.

With only one hour left before the closing time, Lin Li followed Xiao Huai into the exhibition center. Here are fragrant clothes and sideburns, and VIPs gather.

When the financial tycoons saw Xiao Huai, they came over to greet him. Lin Li stayed by the sidelines, listening to their conversations, and some people took her for Michiko Koyama, who spoke to her in Japanese and asked her for her thoughts on the recent volatility and decline in the Japanese stock market.

She was about to clear up, but Xiao Huai introduced everyone: "This is Miss Lin Li, my personal friend, who traveled thousands of miles to Munich. ”

Everyone looked at Lin Li's eyes differently, and the topic no longer revolved around finance and economics, and they chatted with her casually.

At this time, several well-dressed elites gathered around to greet them, and the topic of conversation became esoteric again. At first, Lin Li could still write a few sentences, but later German, Japanese, English, and French switched frequently, and she could barely speak, and finally Xiao Huai found a reason to pull her away and came to a small exhibition hall.

Seeing that there were not many people around, she lowered her voice and said, "Can you allow me to leave you and watch the oil painting alone?" Your topic is too high-end, one moment is the China Securities Regulatory Commission's resumption of the IPO, the other is the impact of the US non-farm payrolls on the QE plan, my hearing is not enough, my IQ has also been crushed, standing next to you feels a lot of pressure. ”

Xiao Huai smiled: "No, you are very smart." The president of the Munich branch of Mizuho Bank of Japan spoke stiff German, and you not only understood it, but also had a good time communicating with him. ”

Lin Li said embarrassedly: "I even guessed, but I didn't understand the last few sentences at all, and used 'JaJa' to fool the past." ”

"No wonder he asked if you were dating me, and you replied Ja (yes)."

Lin Li was taken aback: "Really? ”

"Really."

Lin Li was dumbfounded, and his whole person was not good.

The smile on Xiao Huai's lips expanded, he lowered his head slightly to stare at her, his eyes were as calm as water, and his voice slowed down: "Because of my work, I socialize a lot and have more contact with women, and I am often mistaken for who I am dating, but in fact, they are just work partners." Lin Li, please don't care what others say. ”

It turned out to be lying down on his own...... Lin Li's face returned to normal: "No, I won't care." ”

He changed the subject: "When you communicate with the president, you seem to understand Japanese?" ”

"Hmm. There are a lot of medical words in Japanese that come from German, so I learned a little bit of Japanese when I was learning German. ”

"No wonder when we first met, as soon as Michiko opened her mouth, your expression immediately became uncomfortable, it turns out that you can understand what she says."

Referring to Michiko, Lin Li couldn't help but ask, "She didn't come today?" ”

"Here, not far behind you, she's chatting with the CEO of Deutsche Post."

Lin Li looked back. Michiko also just finished the conversation and looked sideways.

It's not working time, and Michiko is wearing a gorgeous kimono with exquisite makeup that makes people shine.

Thinking of the words he said behind the other party's back last time, Lin Li was a little embarrassed and smiled back.

As if in response to her, Michiko walked over with the hem of her kimono in her hand.