Daddy CEO's Beloved Wife

Chapter 376 A Master Painter's Sudden Visit

Ran Xueyi and Adelle make their way to the lobby where the other invitees were standing, waiting for the other late comers to arrive. Evan Wong and Zhou Kai, the two associates assigned to look after the invited guests as if they were some children in a school trip, are also there. And they looked quite annoyed that there was still some people who hasn't left the bed yet.

Thankfully, Ran Xueyi and Adelle ran their way there before the schedule time to meet up at the lobby arrived.

After waiting for another fifteen minutes, Evan Wong received a call and avoided the crowd that gathered around him to answer it. When he was done talking to his phone, his nostrils were flared as he stomped his feet against the white tiled floor of the lobby with gold accents towards Zhou Kai.

He whispered something to Zhou Kai, whose face suddenly dims as if he heard something repulsive. Then, the lobby turned silent and the two became the center of attraction.

At the same time, Adelle received a message. Her eyes narrowed as she walked to Ran Xueyi's side.

"Four of the guests invited couldn't come," Adelle murmurs beside her ear. "They were wasted from last night's party and ended up having an orgy. The organizers quickly found out about it and have their managers bring them back in Hua Country."

Ran Xueyi looked towards the direction where Zhou Kai and Evan Wong was standing, still whispering. However, it seems there's no need for them to whisper amongst themselves because the whole group had already heard of it at the same time as Adelle and now, they're talking about it in a hush voice.

But Ran Xueyi was slightly surprised and half expected this to happen. There's a lot of bad roots and seeds mixed in the entertainment industry, after all.

Looking at the situation, Adelle was certain that the set program that day will be cancelled and said, "It's too bad. I was expecting the trip to the museum."

It's not surprising to have it cancelled since something happened. If CK show decided to go through the program and went out, who knows if a mob suddenly followed and chased them because of the news of an orgy happening between four guests of CK show?

"They won't necessarily cancel the program," Ran Xueyi suddenly told her.

Adelle arched her eyebrows in surprise, "You think they'll still continue after what happened?"

Ran Xueyi nodded. "We will probably not go on a trip outside. They'll replace it with some indoors activity."

As expected, the trip to a famous museum in the city was cancelled but the organizers could not let the guest invitees they invited to just roam around and do nothing after what happened. They couldn't allow another mistake to happen again. What would happen if another group suddenly wanted to do some misdeeds and ruin the entire plan?

And so, CK decided to organize a painting activity where it will be broadcasted live while the models, celebrities, and idols invited will be recorded drawing their own paintings.

Ran Xueyi thought that this activity must have been Xie Xing's idea.

Soon, everyone was led to another empty function hall. It was a wide space without any beautiful decorations as what was used in a party. Only a long table with refreshments and many petit four desserts were placed against the walls in case some of them became thirsty and hungry. Of course, the main attraction there was the chairs and easels with a white, blank canvas. There were also colorful paints and types of brushes stationed next to its leg, completing a huge room for a painting class.

As soon as everyone arrived there, someone gasped loudly. Ran Xueyi and the others followed the direction of the sound but the person who made the sound was staring at something ahead. Following their gaze, everyone found a person standing on the podium in front of the easels and chairs.

It was Ellaine Belleoti David, a french painter.

Just a year ago, she received an award at the Cartazini Art Award and also at Prix de Mundo, one of the most prestigious arts awards in the world. But that wasn't the only thing that made her renowned worldwide. She was the great-great-great granddaughter of Jacques-Louise David, a French world renowned master painter, who painted the portrait 'The young woman in white'.

"Oh my God! No way, this can't be true!"

"Sh*t, is that really her? Is that Ellaine?"

"I should have brought my grandfather and parents here! They're a huge fan of hers!"

"Don't tell me, she's here to teach us?"

Adelle could not believe what she's seeing right now. Ellaine, the painter, was actually standing in front of her! How amazing was that?

Shit, she must get Ellaine's autograph later and send it to her friends!

"Xueyi, do you think us managers can also get a chance to be tutored by her?" Adelle gushed in excitement.

However, she heard no response from Ran Xueyi.

Unlike everyone who was taken aback and shocked by Ellaine's sudden appearance, Ran Xueyi showed indifference the whole time even when everyone was instructed to get to their seats. Some even rushed to the front seats, closer to the podium.

When Adelle saw Ran Xueyi did not take a move when everyone was fighting for a chair where they can get more exposure from the camera or get closer to Ellain, she suddenly wondered if Ran Xueyi was not good at painting.

Thinking of this, Adelle sighed in relief. Thankfully, the heavens are still fair.

The organizers stood on the side and one stepped forward towards Ellaine.

"Ahem, everyone must be confused why the trip to the Museum was cancelled. There was a slight disturbance that we needed to take care of and in order to ensure your safety, the director decided to replace it with an interactive activity."

"Of course, we have a great news to deliver. Our darling Miss Ellaine here, will be teaching everyone basic lines and structures in neoclassical paintings."

Ellaine took a step forward and also spoke a few words with a unique accent, "Calling me a darling is a bit too much considering I'm nearing my sixties. But just like what Mr. Liu said, I will be teaching you a bit of our family's secret painting techniques."

When she said this, everyone became excited. Family secret painting technique? When would they be able to get a chance like this?

The organizer beside her, Mr. Liu, smiled at that. "We can't give you anything that's of any value if you do that. But if it's alright, we would love you to accept your offer."

After the small introduction, the cameras in the hall was set up and was already rolling. There were at least fifty cameras inside the hall to capture every moment, faces of the guests, and also their paintings.

Everyone picked up their brushed and chose their choice of paints.

Soon, the place became bustling and lively as everyone started to have fun in painting what they wanted.

After an hour of painting, everyone was required to stand up and let everybody see their artwork in an orderly manner. There were some who drew not so well and there were few numbers of people who painted like an expert.

And when it was time for Ran Xueyi's turn, everybody's attention was focused on her and her painting.

She has the most traffic online and everybody was anticipating to see if her painting was as perfect as her talent in acting and face, or if she's terrible at it.

Adelle became nervous as well. Ran Xueyi's dull reaction and lack of interest in today's activity cemented the idea of her being horrible at painting.

Even though Adelle was relieved to know that Ran Xueyi was also a human being like all of them, she couldn't endure watching her be slighted and mocked because of her painting.

"Well, now let us see what did Miss Ran Xueyi painted. Could we see another masterpiece blooming in today's live broadcast? Or will we find out that she's got a chicken's feet as hands like me?" Mr. Liu joked around as he headed towards her.

The crowd laughed when they heard his joke.

However, they gripped their brushes as they anxiously wanted Ran Xueyi to reveal her painting to everyone.

Ran Xueyi was not as nervous and anxious as everyone. She watched Mr. Liu slowly approach her side when suddenly, someone called out.

"Wait."

Mr. Liu stopped in his tracks and turned around. "Miss Ellaine, do you want to come with me and spectate?"

Ran Xueyi's narrowed eyes looked towards the podium.

Ellaine lifted the corners of her lips as her eyes lingered on Ran Xueyi before she said, "No… I'm going to ask a ten minute break before we reveal the young lady's artwork. If that's alright with you."

Mr. Liu could not refuse her suggestion. Hence, a ten minute break happened for everyone to relax.