Plastic surgery, a comeback, and revenge-what juicy drama!

Zheng Father and Zheng Mother's eyes widened in shock.

What? His second aunt was seducing their son? Absolutely not! This was a matter of basic morality!

Zheng Father and Zheng Mother followed Ning Shile's gaze.

There was the second aunt in question, leaning sideways against a table. She subtly angled her body, running a hand over her own arm as she gazed at Zheng Ye with sultry eyes.

Zheng Father and Zheng Mother: "!?"

They absolutely disapproved!!

Zheng Ye pressed a hand to his forehead.

Maybe he should just go back to being in a vegetative state.

Noticing how highly Zheng Mother regarded Ning Shile, Ning Grandfather hurried to his feet and approached with a smile. "Welcome, welcome! I never expected both Chairman Zheng and Mrs. Zheng to come. Our little Shile certainly has some pull!"

Although Ning Grandfather was older, the Ning Family's assets amounted to less than one ten-thousandth of the Zheng Family's. Several major projects at headquarters depended on the Zheng Family, so he dared not offend them.

A seasoned old fox, Ning Grandfather knew exactly what to say to whom. He fixed his gaze on Ning Shile and deliberately slowed his speech, exerting pressure from his position of authority. "Shile, you're grown now. You should know what you can and can't say. We're all family. How could your own family mistreat you? It was all just joking around, wasn't it?"

No, it wasn't!

You don't even treat me as well as Auntie Zheng does!

Zheng Mother looked quite pleased with herself. She glanced at her husband and son, fluttering her lashes as though showing off.

Indignant, Ning Shile looked down at the floor and pursed his lips.

You tore up my painting, and you don't even know the Five Scenes Painting has an upper and a lower scroll! Chu Ran is Tang Yun's apprentice. The Five Scenes Painting was something the two of them casually painted while having an animated discussion!

Everyone thinks the lower scroll of the Five Scenes Painting is a treasure, but the upper scroll is the one that truly captures its spirit!

If Chu Ran hadn't been at the end of his rope, why would he have sold it? In the original novel, these two Five Scenes Paintings eventually sold at auction for three hundred million US dollars! Do you realize you've just lost three hundred million US dollars?!

The more Ning Shile thought about it, the angrier he became.

And he claimed to be a fan of Tang Yun's, when he didn't even know there were two paintings!

Good thing the one he tore wasn't real! Otherwise, he would have destroyed a masterpiece that could have been handed down for a century!

Seeing Ning Shile's rabbit-red eyes, Zheng Ye felt a pang of tenderness and reached out to gently stroke his cheek.

Ning Shile looked up.

Zheng Ye took the opportunity to clasp Ning Shile's hand and turned to Ning Grandfather. "Lele told me today was Chairman Ning's birthday?"

"We're all family. Just call me Grandfather Ning." Ning Grandfather's gaze fell on their joined hands, and he chuckled. "Yes, today is my birthday banquet."

"All right," Zheng Ye said, going along with him. "I brought Grandfather Ning a painting as a birthday gift."

He raised a hand, and several bodyguards in black suits stepped forward, forming a line with a few spaces left in the middle.

Then several more people approached, wearing white gloves and carrying a framed Five Scenes Painting.

The aluminum frame was simple yet elegant, and behind the glass, the painting's rich ink strokes exuded magnificent grandeur.

Everyone caught their breath.

Wasn't this painting displayed in a museum? Zheng Ye had bought it?!

That was outrageously lavish!

As it happened, Zheng Ye had simply thought of the painting by chance, felt it would make a suitable birthday gift, and sent someone to buy it.

His gaze shifted slightly as he looked at the red mark on Ning Shile's face.

He hadn't expected the painting to serve another purpose as well.

Ning Grandfather was so excited at the sight of it that even his hands shook. He took several deep breaths before barely managing to compose himself, his eyes brimming with delight. "Wonderful, wonderful! What a fine painting! How thoughtful of you, Ye! Unlike certain people who tried to fool me with a fake."

Ning Grandfather glanced at Ning Shile and said coldly, "I may be old, but I'm not blind."

Unable to swallow his anger, Ning Shile was about to explain when Zheng Ye said, "Oh?"

Zheng Ye feigned ignorance. "Someone else gave you a Five Scenes Painting besides me?"

His second uncle smiled at that, lifting his chin mockingly. "Yes. The person beside you just gave him one."

"Really?" Zheng Ye turned to Ning Shile. "Lele, where did you buy your painting?"

"The Antique Market," Ning Shile answered.

At those words, everyone laughed.

The Antique Market? Wasn't that basically a scam market? Ha! Ning Shile really was an idiot! He had actually fallen for it and been cheated out of five million!

Zheng Ye waited until their laughter subsided before speaking again. "What was the name of the person who sold it to you?"

"Chu Ran," Ning Shile answered.

Zheng Ye raised his brows. "Are you sure his name was Chu Ran?"

"Yes." Worried Zheng Ye wouldn't believe him, Ning Shile specifically took out Chu Ran's business card to show him. "It was Chu Ran."

"I see." Zheng Ye turned back and smiled at Ning Grandfather. "Grandfather Ning, the painting Lele gave you was indeed an authentic Five Scenes Painting. In fact, it's a collectible far more valuable than mine."

Ning Grandfather's expression changed, disbelief creeping in. What good thing could Ning Shile possibly offer? The most useful thing about him was probably that face of his, which had landed him a rich catch like Zheng Ye.

Despite his disdain, Ning Grandfather still smiled and said, "You must be joking."

"No." Zheng Ye shook his head and repeated everything Ning Shile had just thought without leaving out a word. "Chu Ran is Master Tang's apprentice. The Five Scenes Painting was originally a joint work by master and apprentice, divided into an upper and a lower scroll. Mine is the lower scroll."

Zheng Ye paused, watching Ning Grandfather's shifting expression, and curled his lips.

He deliberately emphasized every word. "Lele's was the upper scroll—a rare treasure you can only encounter by chance."

Then, utterly composed, Zheng Ye delivered another blow. "Speaking of which, where is that upper scroll?"

Where was the upper scroll?

Ning Grandfather looked at the painting crumpled like trash on the floor. He swayed and stumbled half a step backward, a rush of distress leaving him light-headed.

Seeing Ning Grandfather overcome with anguish, his mouth open but unable to utter a word, Ning Shile answered for him. "Grandfather tore it up. There, it's on the floor."

Ning Grandfather took another "stab."

He staggered back another half step and drew several deep breaths, nearly coughing up blood as he stared at the painting on the floor in agony.

What had he done?! He had... he had torn up Master Tang Yun's masterpiece!!

"Tore it up?" Zheng Ye glanced at the painting on the floor, then let his gaze drift back to Ning Grandfather. "What a pity."

"Ah!" Ning Shile sighed along with him. Watching Ning Grandfather tremble, he couldn't suppress the upward curl of his lips. He waved a hand, pretending to be magnanimous. "What can you do? Let the kid tear up whatever he wants!"

Ning Grandfather's mouth hung open, but he couldn't muster a single retort. In the end, his vision went white and his limbs went weak. Overwhelmed by rage and distress, he fainted.

Chaos erupted around them as everyone rushed over, throwing the birthday banquet into complete disarray.

At last, Ning Shile had vented his pent-up anger!

By the time Ning Grandfather regained consciousness, an hour had passed. He sat at the head table without the slightest appetite, utterly distraught and consumed by regret.

All he could see in his mind was the moment he had torn up that painting.

If he could do it over, he would never, ever tear it up!

These hands of his!

Alas!

Ning Shile, on the other hand, was delighted.

He had humiliated those snobbish relatives, someone had helped him get even, and Zheng Father, Zheng Mother, and Zheng Ye had all come! Most importantly, he now had a front-row seat to the drama!!

A long table was laden with exquisite delicacies.

Ning Shile sat on its right side, staring unblinkingly at Ning Shiyan.

Ning Shiyan was sitting opposite Ning Shile, with his official girlfriend, Park Mingni, beside him. She had cool, fair skin, an oval face, and long, wavy red hair. This gorgeous lady was such a reassuring sight.

Yet Ning Shiyan paid Park Mingni no attention at all. His entire focus was on his phone, his head lowered as he diligently messaged someone else.

Somewhat displeased, Park Mingni raised her brows and tapped her wineglass with a fingertip. She looked at Ning Shiyan. "What's keeping you so busy?"

"Huh?" Looking a little guilty, Ning Shiyan placed his phone facedown on the table. "Work stuff. It's done now."

"Mm." Park Mingni gave him a sidelong look but didn't pursue it.

The male and female leads of this drama are in position. We're just waiting for the second male lead!

Ning Shile could hardly wait!

Neither could Zheng Father and Zheng Mother!

A showdown, a scumbag getting ripped apart, and revenge after a plastic-surgery comeback! They had come here specifically for this!!!

Just as they were thinking that, a man entered through the doorway, drawing everyone's attention.

Ning Shiyan looked over too, but the instant he saw the man, his pupils contracted sharply. He hastily lowered his head and shielded his face with a hand, his expression turning tense and uneasy.

Ning Shile grew excited at the sight!

He's here, he's here!! That man is here!! Sweating bullets now, aren't you, Ning Shiyan~