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The old man seemed to be deliberately pretending to be senile, so at this moment, Wei Yuan found it somewhat difficult to communicate with him. However, even if he was feigning dementia, it did not hinder Wei Yuan from discussing past events with him. After all, it seemed that such an illness might actually leave a deeper impression on long-ago historical matters.
As the old man spoke intermittently, supplemented by Lan Xue's occasional clarifications, a vivid picture of Blue Ocean's years of hard work in entrepreneurship emerged in Wei Yuan's mind. He couldn't help but feel a deep respect for this elderly man; someone who could start from scratch was definitely worthy of admiration.
Seeing the bag of Vase Fragments that Wei Yuan carried, Grandpa Lan immediately began to inquire in the tone of a confused old man, clearly wanting to know why Wei Yuan had gone to such great lengths to collect so many Vase Fragments. Was it really true, as he claimed, that he could completely restore the vase?
Grandpa Lan was undoubtedly a master at playing the fool. Normally, such serious and pressing questions would arouse suspicion and caution in most people, leading to only perfunctory answers. Yet Grandpa Lan now adopted the guise of an Old Fool, managing to deceive the housekeeper while also lowering his own guard.
Of course, Wei Yuan also tried to sidestep this line of questioning and steer the conversation towards trivial family matters. At this moment, he felt an inexplicable sense about Lan Xue's grandfather; this seemingly foolish old man was actually quite remarkable!
Ever since the movie Infernal Affairs became popular, many people began to suspect that everyone around them might be an undercover agent. This was a side effect of watching the film. For instance, at this moment, Wei Yuan felt that Grandpa Lan was deliberately maintaining a seemingly mad persona in front of the housekeeper Uncle Fang. For example, at this moment he spoke very logically about his glorious past but suddenly shifted gears unexpectedly into role-playing.
"You must promise me to take good care of Shulan; only then will I feel at ease handing my daughter over to you!" Grandpa Lan suddenly grasped Wei Yuan's hand earnestly.
This startled Wei Yuan; didn't the Lan family only have two sons? Where did a daughter come from? In his confusion, he heard Lan Xue leaning against him explaining, "Oh no! Shulan is my mother's name; Grandpa's condition is getting worse."
While the other three people in the living room were unsure how to respond, Grandpa Lan began recounting amusing stories about Lan Xue with remarkable clarity that left everyone in awe. However, after a short while, Grandpa Lan patted Wei Yuan on the shoulder and said, "Good grandson-in-law, why don't you stay for dinner tonight?"
Wei Yuan couldn't refuse and could only go along with his words when he heard Grandpa Lan laugh and say, "Let me open a bottle of 'Daughter Red' from 1982 for you to taste. If one day I can restore the Great Han Empire, I will surely appoint you as the Grand Marshal!"
Hearing the increasingly absurd things coming from the Blue Old Man's mouth made Lan Xue even more anxious. However, Grandpa Lan still waved at Uncle Fang and said, "Old Fang, if my empire is restored, you shall be credited for it. I now bestow upon you Ten Thousand Taels of Gold and appoint you as Grand Minister of Internal Affairs!"
Thanks to Blue Ocean's wild imagination and creativity comparable to that of fantasy authors, this mix of ancient and modern dialogue combined with his disoriented performance completely captivated everyone. It led them all to firmly believe that there was indeed something seriously wrong with his mental state. Even Wei Yuan, who had previously thought he was merely pretending, found his conviction wavering slightly!
"Old man, did you forget to take your medicine today? Why are you acting up again?"
At this moment, the three were still enjoying the imaginative influence of Grandpa Lan. Suddenly, the door swung open, and with a loud creak from the servant, a woman in a mink coat burst in. Adorned with jewelry that weighed at least a couple of pounds, she looked every bit the image of a nouveau riche woman.
Looking down at her over three-inch high heels, one could see sparse leg hair peeking out from under her hot pants, topped off with an oversized trench coat that only accentuated her already plump figure. It seemed that being wealthy didn't necessarily mean knowing how to dress well.
Wei Yuan felt that this woman knew how to use expensive items to embellish herself but had no understanding of coordination. She simply draped herself in whatever was valuable, inadvertently exposing all her flaws under the gaze of others. This was a woman who was unvarnished and unpleasant.
Of course, the reason for dislike sometimes boiled down to just one sentence. Wei Yuan nearly dropped his jaw when he heard her words. Wasn't Blue Ocean Group founded by Grandpa Lan? How could this old man still be in power? Historically, wealthy families are like royal courts; those who have fallen from grace are often scorned while those in power are adored by many. Yet this woman dared to be so arrogant without winning over Grandpa Lan?
"Aunt Er, how can you speak to Grandpa like that?" Lan Xue said angrily.
It was clear that this woman's attitude was not new; Lan Xue must have been accustomed to it by now and wouldn't suddenly start arguing with her at this moment. Thus, Wei Yuan understood completely from her words that Lan Xue seemed to be reprimanding her Aunt Er while actually sorting out family relations for herself.
Wei Yuan couldn't help but praise Lan Xue for being so clever; just one sentence made it clear to him that this woman she called Aunt Er seemed to believe that Grandpa Lan had lost his mind. In other words, she thought the actual power holder of Blue Ocean Group had gone crazy?
Since more than a decade ago, when Lan Xue's parents died in a car accident, the Lan Family had only one son left. Therefore, seeing that Grandpa Lan was mentally impaired and unable to manage company affairs, Aunt Er naturally believed there was no one who could threaten her and her husband, showing no respect for anyone in the family.
"What’s wrong? Am I wrong? If the old man is acting up, why would he casually bring some wild girl home?"
Wild girl? Could she possibly be referring to me? Wei Yuan immediately understood from the disdain in her eyes!
There are always people in this world who possess an uncanny ability to judge others based on their attire alone, discerning income and family background from mere clothing. Such individuals typically have spent some time in high society. Although Wei Yuan had some money now, he still disliked ostentation and did not feel the need to flaunt his wealth like her, wanting everyone to see it all at once.
But it was precisely because of this that Wei Yuan suddenly became a poor man trying to climb the social ladder in this woman's eyes, seeking to get close to Lan Xue and curry favor with the old man in hopes of gaining some benefits.
Lan Xue's Aunt Er, as the wife of the person in charge of Blue Ocean Group, Jiang Yu indeed had the power to throw tantrums in this household. Moreover, now that the old man was almost out of control, and her husband was extremely submissive and fearful of her, she could act so recklessly without any concern.
"Shut up! Someone come! Drag this damned shrew away and throw her into the cold palace, never to step out of the palace gates for all eternity!"
Suddenly, Lord Blue's reprimand echoed like a giant stone dropping into a pool of water, causing ripples in everyone's hearts. After all, he had been the head of this family for decades. Although his logic was confused now and everyone believed he had mental issues, his past authority still lingered. This aging tiger instantly intimidated Jiang Yu completely.
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